Storm Water Quality New Permit Application Checklist (OCE-1015a)
What is required for a new Houston Storm Water Quality permit?
The official Storm Water Quality New Permit Application Checklist (OCE-1015a) is published by Houston Permitting Center and applies to projects in Houston, Texas. Use the official link below to access the current version directly — requirements and forms can change, so confirm the current version with Houston Permitting Center before any submittal.
What is this resource?
Storm Water Quality New Permit Application Checklist (OCE-1015a) is a stormwater quality checklist published by Houston Permitting Center for Harris County. It is identified as Form OCE-1015a. The authoritative, current version is always the one published on the official page linked above.
When is this used?
This resource is used in Houston development, permitting and engineering review processes. Whether it applies to a specific project depends on the current requirements published by Houston Permitting Center — confirm the current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction before any submittal.
What may be required?
Requirements are defined solely by Houston Permitting Center and are published on the official resource page — ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency. Engineering documents commonly prepared by ALFA for projects that use this resource include:
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Do I need an SWPPP/SWP3?
Check the TCEQ and local requirements — construction stormwater authorization is commonly triggered at one acre of disturbance or as part of a larger common plan.
ALFA can prepare the site-specific SWP3/SWPPP and coordinate it with civil plans.
Do I need detention for my property?
There is no universal yes/no — local criteria explain the common triggers, and the answer depends on your specific project data.
ALFA can compare existing/proposed runoff and determine whether detention or another approved approach is needed.
Do I need a drainage study for my project?
Requirements depend on jurisdiction, acreage, impervious cover, outfall and floodplain conditions — always check the local criteria.
ALFA can determine the drainage-analysis scope and prepare calculations, exhibits and reports.
Use the official checklist first, then have ALFA prepare the engineering items applicable to your site.
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External government and agency resources are provided for convenience. Requirements, forms and URLs may change. Confirm current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction. ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency.