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| Field | State Texas TCEQ | Local Tarrant County Tarrant County Transportation and Public Works Department |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Construction General Permit (TXR150000) | Stormwater Management / Land Disturbance Permit |
| Submit To | TCEQ | Tarrant County Transportation and Public Works Department |
| Lead Time | Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins | 10–15 business days typical; varies by project complexity |
| Application Method | Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system | 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 | $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres | Contact agency for current fee schedule |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No county-wide impervious cover cap for unincorporated areas; individual site controls required |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | 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 | Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards | Comply with TCEQ TXR150000 general permit effluent limits; no separate county turbidity numeric standard for construction |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | No local plan |
| PE Stamp Required | No | No |
| Inspections | ||
| Inspection Requirements | Every 14 days and within 24 hours of a rainfall event producing ≥ 0.5 inches | 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 | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable | No county-specific inspector certification required beyond TCEQ CGP qualified inspector standards |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | Tarrant County Stormwater Management Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Trinity River Corridor |