Edmond, OK Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- BMP responsibility
- Developer/Owner, for project duration
- State permit required
- ODEQ General Permit OKR10
- State permit trigger
- 1+ acre disturbed area
- Re-inspection fee
- $500 per occurrence
- Enforcement
- City Engineer / Stop Work Order
Summary
Developers and owners building in Edmond must design, install, and maintain erosion and sediment control BMPs before grading starts, and must hold both a City permit and the state's ODEQ OKR10 stormwater discharge permit.
The Developer/Owner shall remain responsible for the design, installation, inspection, and continual maintenance of all erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices (BMPs). The Developer/Owner shall obtain the necessary permits from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and the City of Edmond prior to any construction activities. Installation of erosion and sediment control BMPs is considered the number one priority before construction activity takes place. Appropriate and acceptable BMPs are outlined in the City of Edmond Standard Drainage Policy STD-400. The ODEQ's "General Permit OKR10 For Storm Water Discharges From Construction Activities Within The State Of Oklahoma" is hereby adopted by reference and its requirements shall apply to all sites covered by that permit. A copy is available for public inspection in the office of the City Engineer. (Ord. 2382, November 1997; Ord. 2853, § 1, May 24, 2004; Ord. 3053, § 3, November 13, 2006).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 39).
Full Breakdown
Edmond treats erosion and sediment control as the first priority on any construction site: Best Management Practices must be installed before land-disturbing work begins, and the Developer/Owner stays responsible for their design, inspection, and upkeep for the project's duration. Sites disturbing one acre or more must also file the ODEQ Notice of Intent and hold the state's General Permit OKR10 before work starts. If the City Engineer finds BMPs failing on inspection, a Stop Work Order and Notice of Violation follow, and work stays halted until the site is brought back into compliance.
Violations & Fines
A failing or missing BMP triggers a Stop Work Order; work cannot resume until compliance is restored, a $500 re-inspection fee is paid, and a City-set cash deposit is posted under § 23.20.050(d).
Frequently Asked Questions
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