City of Pflugerville
City of Pflugerville Development Services
CityMS4 Phase IIVerified 2026-03
Local Permit / Authorization
- Permit Required
- Yes
- Permit Name
- Grading / Drainage Permit
- Submit To
- City of Pflugerville Development Services
- Lead Time
- Plan review typically 2–4 weeks
- Application Method
- Submit via City of Pflugerville Development Services at 100 E. Main St., Pflugerville, TX 78660 or online portal at pflugervilletx.gov
- Fee
- Contact agency for current fee schedule
Water Quality Standards
- Impervious Cover Limit
- No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage systems must accommodate design storm flows per Pflugerville Drainage Design Criteria; Travis County and Williamson County drainage requirements apply depending on project location
- On-Site Treatment Required
- No
- Detention Required
- Yes
- Detention Standard
- Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms per City of Pflugerville Engineering Standards
- Turbidity Standard
- No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Gilleland Creek, Lake Pflugerville, or Colorado River tributaries
Local SWPPP / Drainage Plan
- Local Plan Required
- Yes
- Plan Name
- SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; drainage report required for local permit
- PE Stamp Required
- Yes
Drainage study prepared by a Texas PE required for grading permits. Pflugerville spans the Travis-Williamson county line — project location determines which county's drainage infrastructure is applicable. The city has grown rapidly as an eastern Austin suburb. Gilleland Creek has experienced repeated flooding and has been subject to watershed studies.
Local Inspection Requirements
- Requirements
- City of Pflugerville Development Services inspects grading permits at rough grading and final stabilization.
- Inspector Qualification
- No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements
Special Overlay Zones
Gilleland Creek Floodplain
Trigger: Development within or adjacent to Gilleland Creek floodplain
Restriction: Floodplain development permit required; Gilleland Creek watershed has experienced repeated flooding; updated hydrology studies required for projects affecting the floodplain
Travis/Williamson County Line
Trigger: Development spanning or near the Travis-Williamson county boundary within Pflugerville
Restriction: Verify which county's drainage infrastructure criteria apply; confirm drainage outfall county for appropriate drainage district coordination
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area
Trigger: Development within FEMA-mapped 100-year floodplain
Restriction: Floodplain development permit required from City of Pflugerville Floodplain Administrator; no net fill without compensatory storage
Design Manual
- Manual Name
- City of Pflugerville Engineering Standards
Official Resources
Jurisdiction Notes
Pflugerville is a fast-growing Austin suburb in northern Travis County/southern Williamson County, experiencing significant residential and commercial development. Major employers including Apple and Samsung have facilities nearby, spurring growth. The city straddles two counties, which adds permitting complexity for projects near the county line. Gilleland Creek has been a persistent flooding concern and has received significant engineering study and improvement investment.
Remember: These local requirements are in addition to the TCEQ state construction permit. Both must be satisfied before breaking ground.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Always verify requirements directly with City of Pflugerville Development Services and the agency website before beginning construction.