Grand Prairie requires Floodplain Development permits for work within 200 feet of the floodplain. All development must comply with the City Drainage Design Manual. Engineering staff review drainage plans for every building permit.
Grand Prairie's Stormwater Department reviews all building permits within 200 feet of the floodplain to ensure structures are built above the 1% annual chance flood elevation. A Floodplain Development permit is required for proposed development or improvements within 200 feet of the floodplain. Any work within the floodplain may also require FEMA approval. The City Drainage Design Manual governs all drainage design for development. Engineering staff review drainage plans as part of every building permit process. The city maintains Storm Drainage Master Plans covering the entire city. Grading must ensure positive drainage away from structures and must not redirect stormwater onto neighboring properties.
Stop work order for unpermitted floodplain work. Fines. Required remediation. Potential FEMA enforcement.
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