Corpus Christi requires erosion and sediment control for all construction sites under its stormwater construction requirements. Sites must implement BMPs including silt fences, rock filter dams, sediment basins, and stabilized construction entrances before grading begins. The city's coastal location and sandy soils make erosion control particularly important. Inspections occur during construction and violations can result in stop-work orders.
Corpus Christi's erosion and sediment control ordinance requires developers and property owners to prevent soil erosion and sediment runoff during construction and grading activities. Projects disturbing more than 5,000 square feet of soil require an erosion control plan approved by the city engineer. Required measures include silt fencing, sediment basins, construction entrances with rock tracking pads, slope stabilization, and temporary seeding of exposed soil. Plans must address stormwater management during all phases of construction. Permanent stabilization (vegetation, hardscape) must be established within 14 days of final grading. Federal NPDES permits apply to sites over 1 acre. Texas's drought and conservation context and humid subtropical to semi-arid climate affect erosion risk and seasonal requirements.
Missing or inadequate erosion controls: $250–$2,500 per day. Sediment discharge to waterways: $5,000–$25,000 per occurrence plus state/federal penalties. Stop-work orders until controls are installed.
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