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Environmental Rules in Springdale, AR (2026)

2 verified environmental rules for Springdale, Arkansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Stormwater Management

Springdale Chapter 107 (Revised September 2017) governs stormwater discharges, illicit connections, grading, and erosion control under the city's NPDES Phase II MS4 permit administered through ADEQ Construction Permit ARR 150000. Any project disturbing 0.5 acre or more requires a city grading permit and an approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3).

Springdale, AR Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Grading & Erosion Control (Chapter 107)

Some Restrictions

Flood Zones

Springdale Chapter 50 (Floods), Article II Flood Damage Prevention, regulates development inside FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas shown on the Washington County FIRMs effective May 16, 2008. New construction and substantial improvements must be elevated at least two feet above the Base Flood Elevation, and a Floodplain Development Permit is required from the Engineering Department before any work begins.

Springdale, AR Floodplain Management — Chapter 50 & FEMA FIRM

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Washington County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Springdale city rules.

Environmental Rules in Washington County