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| Field | Local City of Midland City of Midland Engineering Department / Development Services |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Land Disturbance Permit |
| Submit To | City of Midland Engineering Department / Development Services |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–3 weeks |
| Application Method | Submit via City of Midland Development Services at 300 N. Loraine St., Midland, TX 79701 or online portal |
| Fee | Contact agency for current fee schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage systems must accommodate design storm flows |
| On-Site Treatment Required | No |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 10-, and 100-year storms per City of Midland Drainage Design Standards; flat arid terrain with ephemeral draws requires careful storm routing |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000; Permian Basin caliche soils produce significant sediment loads when disturbed |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; drainage report required for local permit |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City of Midland Engineering Department inspects grading permits at rough grading and final stabilization. Summer thunderstorm season (July–September) can produce intense localized flooding. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Midland Drainage Design Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Ephemeral Drainage Channels / Permian Basin Draws, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) |