Environmental Rules in Temple, TX (2026)
4 verified environmental rules for Temple, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Temple prohibits discharging anything but stormwater into the city's storm drain system, with fines up to $2,000 per violation for repeat offenses.
Temple Bans Non-Stormwater Discharges
Some RestrictionsTemple, TX Code of Ordinances § 27-42(a)
A person commits an offense if they discharge or causes to be discharged any water that does not consist entirely of stormwater into a MS4, waters of the United States, or state waters.
Erosion Control
Temple requires construction sites disturbing an acre or more to install erosion and sediment control BMPs before work begins, per Chapter 27 Stormwater.
Temple Erosion & Sediment Control Rules
Some RestrictionsTemple City Code § 27-6(b)
An operator of a construction site regulated under this Chapter must implement best management practices to control and minimize the discharge into the MS4, waters of the United States, and state water of any sediment, silt, earth, soil, or other material from the construction site. Erosion control elements meeting the criteria for best management practices must be installed before any construc...
Flood Zones
Temple requires a floodplain development permit before any construction, fill, or land alteration in a special flood hazard area.
Temple Floodplain Development Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsSec. 13-26(a)
In a special flood hazard area, no structure may be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered or have its use changed, nor may land in a special flood hazard area be altered, have its use changed, or be developed, unless a floodplain development permit has been issued, pursuant to the terms of this Chapter.
Flood Elevation Requirements
Temple requires new construction in special flood hazard areas to sit at least one foot above the base flood elevation, not just at it.
Temple 1-Foot Freeboard Above BFE
Some RestrictionsTemple, TX Code of Ordinances Sec. 13-32(a)(1)
New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure must have the lowest floor (including basement), elevated not less than 1 (one) foot above the base flood elevation.
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