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| Field | State Texas TCEQ | Local City of Arlington City of Arlington — Public Works / Development Services Engineering Division |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Construction General Permit (TXR150000) | Grading and Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | TCEQ | City of Arlington — Public Works / Development Services Engineering Division |
| Lead Time | Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins | 10–20 business days; larger projects may require additional review time |
| Application Method | Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system | Submit via City of Arlington Development Services online portal or in person at 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010; drainage study and grading plan required |
| Fee | $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres | Contact agency for current fee schedule; fees based on disturbed area and project valuation |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No city-wide percentage cap on impervious cover; post-construction stormwater quality controls required for sites disturbing ≥1 acre or adding ≥5,000 sq ft of impervious cover |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Post-development peak flows must be attenuated to pre-development levels for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year storm events per Arlington Drainage Criteria Manual; on-site detention facilities must be designed by a licensed Texas PE |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards | Comply with TCEQ TXR150000 effluent limits during construction; post-construction water quality controls per Arlington's MS4 Phase I NPDES permit requirements |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; Arlington may require supplemental ESC plan |
| PE Stamp Required | No | Yes |
| Inspections | ||
| Inspection Requirements | Every 14 days and within 24 hours of a rainfall event producing ≥ 0.5 inches | City of Arlington inspectors conduct grading, drainage, and erosion control inspections throughout construction. Pre-construction meeting with city inspector may be required for large projects. Final drainage inspection required before certificate of occupancy. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable | TCEQ-qualified inspector required on site per CGP; city may require evidence of inspector credentials |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | City of Arlington Drainage Criteria Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Lake Arlington Watershed, Village Creek Watershed |