Cedar Hill operates a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) under TCEQ TPDES Phase II permit and prohibits non-stormwater discharges into curb inlets, drainage channels, and creeks within the city.
As a Phase II MS4 community, Cedar Hill enforces an illicit discharge detection and elimination ordinance that prohibits dumping of any non-stormwater material — including paint, oil, soaps, concrete washout, yard chemicals, sediment-laden water, and pet waste — into storm drains or open drainage. Construction sites disturbing one or more acres must obtain coverage under the TCEQ TXR150000 Construction General Permit, file a Notice of Intent, and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan with BMPs such as silt fence, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances, and concrete washouts. The city's Engineering and Public Works Department reviews drainage and stormwater plans for new development to ensure post-construction discharge does not exceed pre-development flow rates.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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