Dallas SWPPP requirements (2026)
Dallas code asks operators to give the city director a copy of the SWPPP. Check the current code.
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Key takeaways
- Dallas City Code Sec. 19-118.6(a) says an operator of a construction site shall provide the director with a copy of the stormwater pollution prevention plan required by the construction general permit.
- Sec. 19-118.6(f) says the city may deny a building, grading, plumbing or other permit, a plat or a site development plan if the management practices do not control sediment to the maximum extent practicable.
- The PDF is undated. Confirm the current code with the city.
TCEQ's permit applies in Dallas, and the permit lets cities add stricter rules. The Dallas text below comes from a city code PDF with no date on it, so it may not be current.
What should I check with the city?
- Escarpment areas: a secondary source says a separate permit and soil erosion control plan come before a building permit. Check with the city.
- Design standards: a secondary source points to the NCTCOG iSWM manual with a 2021 City of Dallas addendum: Dallas addendum.
- Fines and engineer seals: not found. Check with the city.
FAQ
Does Dallas want a copy of my SWPPP?
Its city code says an operator shall give the director a copy. Confirm the current code and where to send it.
Do I still need the state plan in Dallas?
Yes, when the state rules apply. See do I need a SWPPP.
Facts and sources
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