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| Field | Local Tarrant County Tarrant County Transportation and Public Works Department |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Stormwater Management / Land Disturbance Permit |
| Submit To | Tarrant County Transportation and Public Works Department |
| Lead Time | 10–15 business days typical; varies by project complexity |
| Application Method | Submit application and drainage study to Tarrant County Transportation and Public Works; online portal or in-person at 100 E. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, TX 76196 |
| Fee | Contact agency for current fee schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No county-wide impervious cover cap for unincorporated areas; individual site controls required |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Post-development peak discharge must not exceed pre-development rates for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year storm events per the Tarrant County Stormwater Management Design Manual |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Comply with TCEQ TXR150000 general permit effluent limits; no separate county turbidity numeric standard for construction |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | No local plan |
| PE Stamp Required | No |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | Tarrant County Transportation and Public Works may conduct site inspections during construction to verify compliance with the approved drainage plan and stormwater controls. Final inspection and approval required before permit closeout. |
| Inspector Qualification | No county-specific inspector certification required beyond TCEQ CGP qualified inspector standards |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | Tarrant County Stormwater Management Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Trinity River Corridor |