Keller requires silt fence, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances on all disturbed sites. Texas TPDES Construction General Permit rules apply to projects disturbing one or more acres.
Erosion and sediment control at construction sites in Keller is governed by the citys Stormwater Ordinance, the Engineering Design Standards, and the state TPDES Construction General Permit administered by TCEQ. All projects that disturb soil must install and maintain best management practices to prevent sediment from leaving the site. Minimum BMPs include silt fence around the downhill perimeter, inlet protection at all storm drains within and downstream of the site, a stabilized construction entrance of crushed rock to reduce track-out onto streets, concrete washout containment, and temporary seeding or mulching of disturbed areas that remain inactive for extended periods. Projects disturbing one or more acres, or smaller projects within a larger common plan of development, require coverage under the TPDES Construction General Permit TXR150000, filing of a Notice of Intent where required, and preparation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Inspections of BMPs are required at least weekly and within 24 hours of a storm event of 0.5 inches or more. Track-out onto public streets must be cleaned promptly, and mud left on roadways is a separate nuisance violation. Final stabilization with permanent vegetation or other cover is required before the contractor can terminate coverage. Keller Public Works and Building Inspections enforce BMP compliance. Violations are handled through stop-work orders and citations.
Stop-work orders, citations up to $2,000 per day under municipal code, and additional TCEQ state penalties. Sediment-laden discharges into waterways trigger Clean Water Act enforcement.
Keller, TX
Keller limits construction noise to roughly 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays and Saturdays, with tighter limits on Sundays and holidays. Emergency utility work is exemp...
Keller, TX
Keller combines a plainly audible standard with dB limits at the receiving property line, typically low 60s dBA daytime and mid 50s dBA nighttime in resident...
Keller, TX
Keller requires residential driveways to be paved with concrete or approved hard-surface material. New curb cuts or driveway approaches in the public right-o...
Keller, TX
Retaining walls over 4 feet measured from grade to top require a Keller building permit and Texas-registered engineered plans. Walls must not block drainage ...
Keller, TX
Keller bans no dog breed. TX Health and Safety Code 822 (Lillian's Law) uses a behavior-based dangerous dog standard. HOAs may privately restrict breeds.
Keller, TX
Keller limits grass, weeds, and rank vegetation to 12 inches on all lots including the parkway strip. Code Enforcement uses a 10-day notice before abatement....
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