Environmental Rules in Taylor County, TX (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Taylor County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Taylor County caps post-development storm water runoff at pre-development levels and sets the design storms subdivisions must build to. Article VIII requires an engineer's drainage study for every subdivision, 10-year-frequency roadside ditches, and 25-year-frequency culverts, bridges, and low-water crossings before the Commissioners' Court will accept the streets.
Stormwater Drainage Design Rule in Taylor County
Some RestrictionsTaylor County Development Procedures and Regulations, Art. VIII §§ 8.04-8.05
8.04 The peak discharge of storm water runoff, both within the subdivision and the outflow from the subdivision, must not exceed the peak discharge of the property in the undeveloped state. 8.05 All ROW ditches will be constructed using a 10-year rainfall frequency. All structures, culverts, bridges, low water crossings will be designed on a 25-year flood frequency. In a subdivision where the r...
Flood Zones
Taylor County participates in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and requires a floodplain development permit for any house, mobile home, building, or other structure in unincorporated areas located in a Special Flood Hazard Area. The Environmental Department (Director Justin Williams, 325-674-1393) administers the county floodplain order. Taylor County drains primarily to the Brazos River system via Elm Creek, Jim Ned Creek, and Lake Fort Phantom Hill. Federal NFIP minimums under 44 CFR §60.3 apply.
Flood Zones in Taylor County
Some RestrictionsTaylor County Environmental Department - Floodplain Administration
Floodplain Administration For All Development In Unincorporated Areas Of Taylor County Regulate and issue development permits Floodplain development permits are required for houses, mobile homes, buildings and other structures.
Flood Elevation Requirements
Taylor County requires final subdivision plats in flood hazard areas to certify that finished floor elevations sit at least 12 inches above the base flood elevation (BFE). A licensed engineer must seal the statement, and Article IX makes sellers disclose the tract's flood-plain status, BFE, and minimum floor elevation before closing.
12-Inch Freeboard Rule in Taylor County
Some RestrictionsTaylor County Development Procedures and Regulations, Art. VI § 6.03(4)
“A flood hazard study has been performed and the development in the proposed subdivision will not adversely affect the interior or exterior storm water drainage or adjacent property owners. Base flood elevations (BFE) have been determined and Taylor County requires 12 inches above BFE as minimum to build elevation in a flood hazard area.”
Environmental Rules by City in Taylor County
1 cities in Taylor County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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