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Odessa, TX Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing law
City Code Article 13-7, Div. 2
Permit required
NPDES or TPDES stormwater permit
Local step
File NOI copy with Development Dept.
Covers
Sites disturbing one acre or more
Penalty
Class C misdemeanor, up to $500

Summary

Odessa requires an NPDES or TPDES stormwater discharge permit for construction sites, plus a copy of the notice of intent filed with the city's Development Department before the site starts disturbing land.

The operator of a facility, including construction sites, required to have a NPDES or TPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity shall submit a copy of the notice of intent (NOI) to the director at the same time the operator submits the original notice of intent to the EPA or the TCEQ as applicable.

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Full Breakdown

Under Article 13-7 of the Odessa Code of Ordinances, any site with stormwater discharges tied to industrial activity, including construction activity, must operate under a valid NPDES or TPDES permit before work begins (§13-7-31, §13-7-33). When the operator files its notice of intent (NOI) with the EPA or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a copy must also go to Odessa's Development Department at the same time (§13-7-34). The Development Director administers the article, can inspect sites, and can order a deficient stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) fixed within 30 days (§13-7-2, §13-7-36).

Violations & Fines

Discharging construction stormwater without an NPDES/TPDES permit, or without filing the local NOI copy, is an offense under Article 13-7 and punishable as a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $500 under the code's general penalty section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Odessa have its own erosion-control permit for construction?
No separate city permit exists; Odessa instead requires the state NPDES/TPDES stormwater permit and a copy of the notice of intent filed with its Development Department (City Code §13-7-31, §13-7-34).
What size project triggers Odessa's construction stormwater rule?
Construction disturbing one acre or more of land, or part of a larger common plan of development, counts as industrial activity requiring permit coverage under City Code §13-7-1.
Who enforces this in Odessa?
The city's Development Department director administers Article 13-7, inspects sites, and can require SWPPP corrections within 30 days (City Code §13-7-2, §13-7-36).

Sources & Official References

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