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| Field | State Texas TCEQ | Local City of Fort Worth City of Fort Worth Development Services, Stormwater Management Division |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Construction General Permit (TXR150000) | City of Fort Worth Grading Permit + Stormwater Management Plan Approval |
| Submit To | TCEQ | City of Fort Worth Development Services, Stormwater Management Division |
| Lead Time | Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins | Plan review: 2–4 weeks standard; Trinity River / Clearfork projects may take longer due to USACE coordination |
| Application Method | Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system | Online via ForTWorks development portal; paper submittals accepted at Development Services offices |
| Fee | $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres | Grading permit fee based on project size; fee schedule at FortWorthTexas.gov/Development |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; water quality controls required per Fort Worth Stormwater Management Design Standards Manual |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Detention required for net increase in peak runoff; must attenuate to pre-development 100-year storm rates; Fort Worth Design Standards require engineered detention for developments over 1 acre of new impervious cover |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards | No local numeric NTU limit; TCEQ TXR150000 narrative standard applies; ESC plan required with grading permit |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ + Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) required for local permit |
| 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 Fort Worth Development Services conducts grading and drainage inspections. Final inspection required before Certificate of Occupancy. Projects near Trinity River may be inspected by USACE. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable | No additional local certification beyond TCEQ requirements; PE-of-record responsible for compliance |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | City of Fort Worth Stormwater Management Design Standards Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Trinity River / Clearfork Corridor, FEMA Floodplain / Floodway, Eagle Mountain Lake / Benbrook Lake Watershed |