Showing ordinances that apply to Paloma Creek South, TX
Paloma Creek South is an unincorporated community (population 9,539) in Denton County, Texas. Because Paloma Creek South is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Denton County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The stormwater management rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Denton County enforces stormwater management through its MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permit under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Construction projects disturbing one acre or more require a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and compliance with the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit.
Denton County manages stormwater runoff under its TCEQ-issued MS4 permit, which requires the county to implement best management practices to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharge. All construction projects that disturb one acre or more of land must obtain coverage under the TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SW3P). The SW3P must include erosion and sediment control measures, construction phasing plans, and post-construction stormwater management features. Cities within Denton County including Denton, Lewisville, and Flower Mound have their own MS4 permits and stormwater ordinances that may impose additional requirements. The City of Denton requires stormwater detention or retention facilities for developments that increase impervious cover beyond pre-development conditions. Low-impact development techniques such as rain gardens, permeable pavement, and bioswales are encouraged and may reduce detention requirements in some jurisdictions. Illicit discharge to storm drains is prohibited under all MS4 permits. Residents and contractors must not allow construction sediment, chemicals, paints, oils, or other pollutants to enter the storm sewer system. Denton County provides a stormwater hotline for reporting illegal dumping and illicit discharges.
TPDES permit violations can result in TCEQ enforcement actions with penalties up to $25,000 per day per violation. Local stormwater violations can result in stop-work orders and fines up to $2,000 per day.
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