Allen operates under TCEQ MS4 Phase II permit (TXR040000). New development over 1 acre requires SWPPP, detention pond, and water quality BMPs. No discharge of pollutants to storm drains - only rain goes down the drain.
Allen Code Chapter 13 Stormwater enforces federal Clean Water Act through TCEQ TPDES. Construction sites need NOI filing, silt fence, inlet protection, and weekly inspections. Illicit discharge (car wash runoff, paint dumping, grass clippings in drain) prohibited. Annual stormwater report filed with TCEQ.
Illicit discharge: 500-25,000 dollars per day under federal CWA. Construction violations: stop-work, 1,000-2,000 dollars per day.
Allen, TX
Construction in Allen is permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday or federal holiday work allowed in residential zones. Allen Code Chap...
Allen, TX
Allen enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 11 PM to 8 AM weekends under Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Article VI. Violations are Class C misdemean...
Allen, TX
Commercial properties in Allen must not exceed 65 dBA at adjacent residential property lines during daytime or 55 dBA at night. HVAC, loading docks, and driv...
Allen, TX
Allen prohibits habitual barking that disturbs neighbors under Chapter 2 (Animal Control). Owners may be cited after documented complaints. Texas HSC Chapter...
Allen, TX
Allen permits gas and electric leaf blowers during general landscaping hours of 7 AM to 7 PM. No citywide gas ban exists, unlike several California cities. C...
Allen, TX
Amplified music audible beyond 50 feet of a property line, or past 10 PM weeknights and 11 PM weekends, violates Allen nuisance ordinances. Allen Event Cente...
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