Arlington enforces stormwater management regulations through its Stormwater Management Department and the city's Code of Ordinances. The city operates under a Phase I MS4 NPDES permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Arlington prohibits illicit discharges to the municipal storm drain system.
Arlington's stormwater ordinance requires management plans for new development and redevelopment. All construction sites must implement erosion and sediment controls. The city charges stormwater utility fees based on impervious surface. Development must comply with the city's Stormwater Design Manual and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) iSWM criteria. Low Impact Development techniques are encouraged. The city monitors stormwater quality in tributaries of the Trinity River.
Illicit discharges to the storm drain system violate city ordinances and carry fines. The city can issue stop-work orders for construction sites without proper controls. TCEQ may impose additional state penalties. Repeat violations face escalating fines.
Arlington, TX
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