Cedar Park, TX Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Alt. permit
- Rough grading permit, Engineering
- Default requirement
- Full site development permit
- Early-start penalty
- 2x normal permit fee
- Drainage standard
- Article 12.16 Stormwater Mgmt
Summary
Cedar Park requires either a full site development permit or a rough grading permit from the Engineering Department before any grading work can begin within city limits.
A rough grading permit may be issued by the Engineering Department after review by the Engineering Department (engineer) and the Development Services Department (Director of Development Services, or their designee).
(8) Any other minor site activity similar to those listed above and approved by the Development Services Department (Development Services Director). (Ordinance CO11-20-01-09-H1 adopted 1/9/20)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4973212; v14 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
Section 14.01.002(7) lets the Engineering Department, after joint review with the Development Services Department, issue a rough grading permit as an early entry point for site work. Section 14.03.010(a) then makes clear that, except for grading covered by an approved rough grading permit, no site construction may begin until the Development Services Committee has issued a full site development permit; starting early risks a stop-work order and a penalty of twice the normal permit fee. Drainage design must separately meet Article 12.16, Stormwater Management, including the City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual adopted by § 12.16.005.
Violations & Fines
Grading before a rough grading or site development permit issues can trigger a stop-work order and a penalty of two times the normal permit fee under § 14.03.010(a), on top of the City's general § 1.01.009 penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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