League City Chapter 43 (Clean Water) and Chapter 125 site development standards regulate stormwater management. New development must include detention facilities. All single-family construction requires area drains under Section 22-16.
Chapter 43 (Clean Water) regulates stormwater quality and runoff within the city. Chapter 125, Article IV Section 125-4.3 references subdivision regulations and general design standards for drainage systems. Section 22-16 requires all new single-family construction to include gutters, downspouts, and area drains tied into the stormwater system per the CoLC Area Drain Standard Operating Procedure. New development must meet enhanced stormwater detention requirements to prevent flooding of adjacent properties. League City's flat terrain, proximity to Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou, and hurricane exposure make stormwater management critical. Post-Harvey improvements include expanded detention basins and channel improvements.
Non-compliant drainage: stop-work order. Failure to install area drains: building code violation, fine up to $500. Stormwater discharge violations under Chapter 43 carry additional penalties.
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