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Compare state baseline against local requirements in a single view
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| Field | State Texas TCEQ | Local City of Lubbock City of Lubbock Planning & Zoning / Public Works Department |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Construction General Permit (TXR150000) | Grading / Site Development Permit |
| Submit To | TCEQ | City of Lubbock Planning & Zoning / Public Works Department |
| Lead Time | Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins | Plan review typically 2–3 weeks for standard projects |
| Application Method | Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system | In-person or online via City of Lubbock permitting portal (mylubbock.us) |
| Fee | $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres | Based on disturbance area; contact Lubbock Public Works for current schedule |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage systems must accommodate design storm flows |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | No |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Detention required for development increasing runoff; Lubbock's playa lake system serves as regional detention — playa lakes must be preserved and not filled; on-site detention required where regional playas are not available |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000; wind erosion as significant as water erosion on the South Plains |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) per TCEQ TXR150000; Drainage Report required for local grading 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 Lubbock Public Works conducts grading permit inspections. Spring thunderstorm season (April–June) and fall weather require active BMP maintenance. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | City of Lubbock Drainage Criteria Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Playa Lake Watershed Protection Zone, Buffalo Springs Lake / Double Mountain Fork Watershed |