Amarillo requires drainage plan approval before final plat issuance. Construction sites disturbing one or more acres must file a TCEQ Notice of Intent. The city's Drainage Utility Program, codified at Chapter 18-4, funds stormwater infrastructure through a fee-based system.
Chapter 18-4 of the Amarillo Code of Ordinances (Drainage Utility) establishes a fee-based drainage utility program (§18-4-14) funding stormwater infrastructure maintenance. Chapter 4-6 (Subdivisions) requires a Stormwater Management Drainage Plan, approved by the Engineering Department, prior to final plat approval. The March 2008 Development Policy Manual requires all construction to comply with TCEQ Construction General Permit TXR150000: sites disturbing 1–5 acres must file an NOI through STEERS; sites disturbing 5+ acres trigger Large Construction Activity requirements. Erosion and sediment controls must prevent runoff into the MS4 storm sewer system. Violations may be reported to TCEQ (806-468-0535).
TCEQ enforcement may include compliance orders and administrative penalties up to $10,000/day for unpermitted discharges. City violations under general penalty clause fine up to $500/day.
Amarillo, TX
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