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County Development Permits
If you are constructing or subdividing land in unincorporated Travis County, a development permit from the TNR Development Permit Center is required, as well as other permits that may be applicable. The development permit process includes storm water requirements for construction and post-construction from the County or another jurisdiction, depending on the location and size of your project. Contact the TNR Permit Center at 854-4215, for information.
- Residential construction permit requirements checklist
- Large residential and commercial construction permit requirements checklist
Construction Storm Water Practices
Storm water runoff and pollution discharges from construction activities are one of the greatest long-term threats to water quality in urbanizing areas. Construction processes required to build our homes, businesses, and roads, cause soil disturbance resulting in significant storm water pollution if the proper controls and practices designed to minimize such impacts are not implemented. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, or SWP3s, are required on all construction sites one acre or more, and erosion and sediment controls (ESC) and other practices are required on all construction activities as necessary.
Some of the most common SWP3 and ESC practices include:
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Post-Construction Storm Water Management Practices
After construction of new development is completed, continuous low levels of runoff pollution will typically continue to occur. The levels and extent of this pollution can be greatly minimized if proper site design, site location, and engineering control practices are employed.
Some of the most common post-construction practices include:
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Travis County residents can use the City of Austin Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, at 2514 Business Center Drive, to dispose of up to 30 gallons of unwanted household hazardous chemicals, free of charge. The Facility hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12 noon to 6PM, and the first Saturday of each month, 7AM to 12 Noon. For more information and directions call 512-974-4343, or visit the Austin Household Hazardous web site.
Last Modified:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 2:06 PM
