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Springdale, AR Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)

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Code Reference: Chapter 107 (Rev. Sept. 2017)
Permit Threshold: 0.5 acre disturbance
State NPDES: ADEQ Permit ARR 150000
Grading Fee: $250 (0.5-1 ac) / $500 (1+ ac)
Riparian Buffer: 25 ft / 50 ft TMDL

Summary

Springdale Chapter 107 (Revised September 2017) governs stormwater discharges, illicit connections, grading, and erosion control under the city's NPDES Phase II MS4 permit administered through ADEQ Construction Permit ARR 150000. Any project disturbing 0.5 acre or more requires a city grading permit and an approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3).

Full Breakdown

Chapter 107 of the Springdale Code is administered by the Director of Engineering and implements the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) and the NPDES Phase II MS4 stormwater program through the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (now part of ADEQ within Arkansas Energy & Environment). Section 107.3.B requires an approved SWP3 for any construction site disturbing 0.5 acre or more, and Section 107.3.F requires a grading permit, with fees of $250 for 0.5 to 1 acre and $500 for 1 acre or greater. Grading plans must conform to ADEQ Construction Permit ARR 150000. The chapter prohibits illicit discharges and illicit connections to the MS4 (Sec. 107.2.A and 107.7.E), and Section 107.7.E.1 expressly allows certain exempt discharges such as dechlorinated swimming-pool water and lawn irrigation. Riparian buffers of 25 feet from named streams and 50 feet from TMDL-listed waters must be preserved (Sec. 107.1.D and 107.3.F.9.o).

Violations & Fines

Discharging anything other than uncontaminated stormwater to the MS4, building an illicit connection, or grading 0.5 acre or more without an approved SWP3 and grading permit violates Chapter 107. Section 107.4.I sets a fine schedule of $500/day for a first offense, escalating to $4,000/day for fourth and subsequent offenses, plus stop-work orders and recovery of abatement costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a stormwater permit in Springdale, AR?

Yes, if your project disturbs 0.5 acre or more. Springdale Code Section 107.3.B and 107.3.F require both an approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) and a city grading permit from the Engineering Department before any clearing or grading.

What is Chapter 107 in Springdale, AR?

Chapter 107 is the city's Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Grading, and Erosion Control ordinance, revised September 2017. It implements the NPDES Phase II MS4 program through ADEQ Construction Permit ARR 150000 and is administered by the Director of Engineering.

Can I drain my pool to the storm drain in Springdale?

Section 107.7.E.1.a.12 lists dechlorinated swimming-pool water (less than 1 ppm chlorine) as an exempt non-stormwater discharge. Chlorinated pool water discharged to the MS4 is an illicit discharge subject to Chapter 107 fines.

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