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| Field | Local City of San Antonio / Bexar County City of San Antonio Development Services Department (DSD); San Antonio River Authority (SARA) for river-adjacent projects; Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) for recharge/contributing zone sites |
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| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | City of San Antonio Stormwater Permit + Edwards Aquifer Protection Program (EAPP) Review (where applicable) |
| Submit To | City of San Antonio Development Services Department (DSD); San Antonio River Authority (SARA) for river-adjacent projects; Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) for recharge/contributing zone sites |
| Lead Time | DSD plan review: 2–6 weeks; EAA permit review: 30–60 days for projects in Recharge Zone |
| Application Method | City: AMANDA online permitting portal (cosagis.com); EAA: paper application to EAA offices |
| Fee | City permit fee based on project size; EAA Protection Program review fee: $500–$2,000+ depending on acreage and zone |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | Recharge Zone: 15% max impervious cover (EAA rule); Contributing Zone: 30% max in some subwatersheds; Urban areas outside protected zones: no citywide cap but water quality controls required |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required per SARA Drainage Criteria Manual for 2-year and 100-year storms; Recharge Zone sites must demonstrate 100% on-site infiltration of the 100-year storm with no surface discharge in some areas |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No local numeric NTU limit; compliance with Edwards Aquifer Protection Program water quality standards required; TCEQ TXR150000 narrative standard applies |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ + City Erosion Control Plan required as part of grading permit |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City DSD inspects grading and drainage installations. SARA inspects permitted work near river corridor. EAA may conduct compliance inspections for Recharge Zone activities. |
| Inspector Qualification | PE-of-record responsible for compliance; no additional local certification beyond TCEQ requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | San Antonio River Authority (SARA) Drainage Criteria Manual + City of San Antonio Stormwater Design Guide |
| Special Overlay Zones | Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, SARA River Corridor / Greenway, FEMA Floodplain (Special Flood Hazard Area) |