The intent of this subchapter is to implement and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities. To that end, all construction site operators, at a minimum, must:
(A) As a pre-condition to receiving a building permit for a small construction site, prepare and submit a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWP3);
(B) For projects that do not require a building permit, but will require excavation, fill or grading or more than one acre of land, such as the construction or installation of utilities, new drainage ways, streets, or sidewalks, apply for a site development permit and prepare and submit a SWP3;
(C) Except, no SWP3 is required to perform emergency work needed to protect life or property;
(D) For construction sites that will disturb less than one acre of land, the following provisions apply:
(1) No SWP3 need be prepared or submitted;
(2) Construction site operators are responsible for retaining all soil and sediment on-site and off of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. This includes dust control and control of vehicle tracking of dirt off-site;
(3) Soil and sediment that leaves the construction site must be cleaned-up daily; and
(4) Proper provision for solid waste, construction debris and sanitary waste must be made and maintained; and
(E) The operator of a construction site required to have a TPDES permit to discharge stormwater shall submit a copy of the notice of intent to the city at the same time the operator submits the original notice of intent (NOI) to the TCEQ. The copy of the NOI may be delivered to the city either in person or by mailing it to: Public Works Director, City of Palmview, 400 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview, TX 78572.
(Ord. 2020-02-O, passed 2-4-2020)