Environmental Rules in Midland, TX (2026)
4 verified environmental rules for Midland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Midland bans dumping anything but stormwater into its municipal storm drain system, under a Stormwater Management Code that runs its own inspections, spill reporting duties, and criminal penalties separate from TCEQ's state permit program.
Midland TX Stormwater Discharge Rules
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances §§ 11-12-3(A)1, 11-12-7(B)
(A)General prohibition.1.No person may dispose of, or release, or introduce or cause to be introduced into the MS4 a Discharge that is not composed entirely of Stormwater. ... (B)Penalties. Each violation of this Chapter or of any order or ruling promulgated hereunder shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000.00, and each day a viol...
Erosion Control
Midland's Stormwater Management Code requires an erosion control plan drawing with any construction plans submitted for city review, plus a TPDES notice of intent posted on site at least seven days before work starts on sites of one acre or more. The Stormwater Administrator can deny building permits, plats, or occupancy over inadequate controls.
Midland TX Erosion & Sediment Control Rules
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances § 11-12-8 (Construction Activity); see also §§ 11-12-7(B), 11-12-11
(A)This Chapter regulates construction activity for which TCEQ requires TPDES General Permit for Construction Stormwater coverage for small sites of at least one acre but less than five acres and large sites of five or more acres...(C)All plans for construction activity that are required by a city ordinance to be submitted for review shall include an erosion control plan drawing...(E)Qualified ...
Flood Zones
Midland requires a floodplain development permit before any construction, fill, grading, or land change in an area of special flood hazard. The City Engineer, serving as Floodplain Administrator, reviews every application against the FEMA-adopted flood maps before work can begin.
Midland TX Floodplain Development Permit
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances §§ 11-3-4, 11-3-9, 11-3-15
Sec. 11-3-4. - Establishment of floodplain development permit. A floodplain development permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. ... Sec. 11-3-9. - Lands to which this Chapter applies. This Chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the City of Midland, Texas. ... Sec. 11-3-15. - Penalty. A violation of a provis...
Flood Elevation Requirements
Midland requires the lowest floor of any new or substantially improved residential structure in a special flood hazard area to sit at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation, a one-foot freeboard margin above FEMA's mapped 100-year flood line.
Midland TX Base Flood Elevation Freeboard
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances § 11-3-12(B)1
1.Residential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to at least one foot above Base Flood Elevation. The Floodplain Administrator can approve a reduction of up to one foot in the lowest floor elevation, as specified in Section 11-3-12(B)7. A registered professional engineer, architect, or...
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