STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT.
Austin City Code § 6-5-57
in effect§ 6-5-57 - STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT.
(A) A person may not discharge or allow to be discharged industrial waste into a storm sewer or watercourse unless:
(1) the director issues the person a stormwater discharge permit; and
(2) the person complies with the terms of the permit.
(B) A person who seeks a stormwater discharge permit must file an application with the director.
(C) The director shall issue a permit if the director determines that the application and the proposed discharge comply with this article.
(D) A stormwater discharge permit expires on December 31 of the year it is issued.
(E) A permittee shall annually renew a permit before its expiration and pay the permit fee established by separate ordinance.
(F) An applicant may seek a temporary permit for a discharge of industrial waste that is noncontinuous and of limited duration. If the applicant later requests a full-term permit, the director shall deduct the fee paid for the temporary permit from the fee for a full-term permit.
(G) A person who is required to hold a stormwater discharge permit and who does not pay the permit fee by February 28 shall pay to the director a late fee established by separate ordinance.
Source: 1992 Code Section 4-1-82(A)-(D); Ord. 031023-10; Ord. 031211-11.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6ENCOCO_CH6-5WAQU_ART5DIINSTSEWA_S6-5-57STDIPEREFetched: 10/27/2026