Grand Prairie requires all development to comply with the City Drainage Design Manual and erosion control standards. The Stormwater and Engineering Department reviews drainage plans and issues Clearing and Grubbing/Earthwork permits.
Grand Prairie's stormwater management is governed by the Unified Development Code and the City Drainage Design Manual. All development must comply with the drainage design requirements and city erosion control standards. The Stormwater and Engineering Department reviews drainage plans for building permits and development projects. Clearing and Grubbing/Earthwork permits are required before land disturbance activities. The city's program aims to reduce flooding potential, control excessive runoff, minimize erosion and siltation, and protect public facilities from uncontrolled stormwater runoff. Engineering staff review all drainage plans as part of the building permit process.
Stop work order for unpermitted land disturbance. Fines for erosion control failures. Required remediation at developer's cost.
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-283 (Ord. 11192-2022) sets decibel limits by zone: Residential 65/58 dBA Leq day/night, Commercial 67/60, Industrial 70/65, Entertainme...
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Grand Prairie Sec. 13-280(12) exempts normal property maintenance noise during daytime hours (6 AM-10 PM). Leaf blowers and lawn equipment must comply with d...
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Grand Prairie Sec. 13-282 designates Noise Zone 3 for manufacturing, industrial, and governmental properties. Sec. 13-283 sets limits of 70 dBA Leq daytime /...
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Grand Prairie Ch. 29, Art. VII regulates junk/inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles (wrecked, flat tires, expired registration) may not be stored visibly ...
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Grand Prairie prohibits R-panel, metal sheeting, and plywood fencing in residential areas. Only wood, masonry, chain link, wood slats, and wrought iron are a...
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Grand Prairie requires pool fences at least 48 inches tall with gaps under 4 inches from the ground. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Chain link...
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