Midwest City, OK Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- City Code § 43-437
- Permit needed for
- Most grading, clearing, excavation
- Land disturbing permit fee
- $55 per location
- State permit trigger
- Over 1 acre needs DEQ OPDES permit
- Issuing office
- Stormwater quality manager
Summary
Midwest City requires a land disturbing permit before grading, clearing or excavation on most sites, with an erosion and sediment control plan reviewed by the stormwater manager.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, or permit to be conducted, any land disturbing activity upon any land without a land disturbing permit issued under this article. Such permit shall be required in addition to any building permit or other permit required by this Code for the site...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 43-437 makes it unlawful to conduct land disturbing activity on any land without a land disturbing permit from the stormwater quality manager, separate from any building permit. Small exemptions exist for home gardens, single-family lots under an acre outside subdivisions, and utility work confined to existing hard surfaces. Under § 43-438, the application needs a map showing existing and proposed contour lines, drainage facilities, and an erosion and sediment control plan; the permit issues within 30 days of an approved plan. Projects over one acre also need a state DEQ general OPDES permit under § 43-436.
Violations & Fines
Conducting land disturbing activity without the permit is unlawful under § 43-437(a); the stormwater manager can also suspend or revoke a permit and issue a stop-work order for noncompliance under § 43-428, with a $500 reinstatement inspection fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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