All construction sites disturbing one or more acres require an erosion control plan and TCEQ stormwater permit; smaller sites require basic sediment controls.
Richardson enforces erosion and sediment control through its stormwater ordinance and the city's TPDES MS4 permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Any land-disturbing activity that cumulatively disturbs one acre or more must submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), obtain coverage under the TCEQ Construction General Permit TXR150000, and implement best management practices including silt fences, stabilized construction entrances, inlet protection, and street sweeping. Smaller residential projects must still install perimeter silt fencing and keep soil stockpiles covered. Concrete washout, fuel storage, and trash management are addressed in the SWPPP. Violations can trigger stop-work orders and administrative fines, and repeat violators face referral to TCEQ. Inspections are performed by Richardson's Engineering Services Department.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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