Tomball requires erosion and sediment control measures on construction sites to prevent soil runoff into waterways and storm drains. Sites disturbing one acre or more must obtain TPDES construction stormwater permit coverage from TCEQ. The city inspects construction sites for compliance with erosion control plans.
Tomball requires all construction and land-disturbing activities to implement erosion and sediment control best management practices. A stormwater pollution prevention plan is required for sites disturbing one acre or more under the TCEQ Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit TXR150000. Erosion controls must be installed before grading begins and maintained throughout construction. Required measures include silt fences, sediment basins, inlet protection for storm drains, stabilized construction entrances, and temporary seeding or mulching of exposed soil. Contractors must prevent sediment-laden runoff from leaving the construction site. The city conducts site inspections and may issue stop-work orders for sites without adequate erosion controls. Permanent stabilization through vegetation or hardscape must be completed within 14 days of final grading. Developers must submit erosion control plans as part of the site development permit application. Contact Code Enforcement at (281) 290-1012 for construction site compliance questions.
Construction sites without required erosion controls face stop-work orders and fines up to $2,000 per day. TCEQ may issue separate penalties up to $25,000 per day for TPDES permit violations. Sediment discharged into waterways triggers additional state and federal enforcement.
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