Arlington requires erosion and sediment control on all construction activities. The city's stormwater management regulations and the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit require BMPs for sites disturbing one acre or more.
All construction sites must implement erosion controls before grading begins. Sites disturbing one acre or more must obtain TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) coverage from TCEQ and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SW3P). Required BMPs include silt fences, rock berms, stabilized construction entrances, inlet protection, and temporary seeding. Arlington's clay soils expand and contract significantly with moisture changes, requiring robust erosion measures. The city inspects construction sites for compliance.
Failure to implement erosion controls results in stop-work orders. Sediment discharge to storm drains carries city fines and potential TCEQ penalties. Non-compliance with the TPDES permit can result in state penalties up to $25,000 per day.
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