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| Field | Local City of Pearland City of Pearland Engineering and Public Works |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of Pearland Engineering and Public Works |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–4 weeks |
| Application Method | Submit via City of Pearland Engineering and Public Works at 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, TX 77581 or online portal at pearlandtx.gov |
| Fee | Contact agency for current fee schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage systems must accommodate design storm flows per City of Pearland Drainage Criteria Manual; Pearland's low-lying topography and expansive clay soils create significant drainage challenges |
| On-Site Treatment Required | No |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms per City of Pearland Drainage Criteria Manual; low-lying terrain requires conservative detention sizing; Hurricane Harvey significantly affected design assumptions |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Brazos River, Clear Creek, or Chocolate Bayou |
| 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 Pearland Engineering and Public Works inspects grading permits at rough grading, drainage infrastructure installation, and final stabilization. Hurricane season requires heightened BMP maintenance June–November. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Pearland Drainage Criteria Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Clear Creek Watershed (Harris County Flood Control District), Brazoria County Drainage District Channels, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area |