Developer Information

(Revised November 2007)

PURPOSE

The DRAINAGE CRITERIA MANUAL (the Manual) provides a design guidance for use by developers and engineers in preparation of drainage plans for development within GALVESTON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 (the DISTRICT). It establishes rules and regulations that must be consistently followed and will be enforced throughout the DISTRICT*S jurisdiction including the portions of the Dickinson Bayou, Highland Bayou, Willow Bayou, Cloud Bayou and Halls Bayou watersheds lying within the DISTRICT*S boundaries. The design methods presented in this manual are intended to provide guidance for determination of runoff rates; methods of storm water collection, conveyance, and detention; and design standards for facilities (ditches, ponds, detention basins, etc.).

SUBMITTAL

Two copies of plans, plats, reports, and calculations shall be submitted for review at least two weeks prior to the meeting at which the item will be considered. Preliminary and final plats and plans shall be submitted for each development unless an overall drainage plan for the development has been previously approved, in which case the applicant can proceed directly to final with the DISTRICT*S prior approval. For projects of 100 acres or more or out of tracts of 100 acres or more, approval of a preliminary engineering report and conceptual master plan shall be required, detailing design methodology and concepts for drainage of the project prior to preliminary plat approval. All plans and reports must be prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Texas.

FEES

Plats and plans submitted to the DISTRICT for approval must be accompanied by a check made payable to GALVESTON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 for an amount specified in the Schedule of Fees as determined by the Board of Supervisors from time to time and on file at the DISTRICTS Office. A Schedule of Fees will be provided upon request to the DISTRICT.

Galveston County Drainage District #1
P.O. Box 591, Santa Fe, TX 77517 ~ 3722 Ave. J ~ Office: 409.925.5402 ~ Fax: 409.927.2493
galcodd1@aol.com

(Click here to see Criteria Manual in its entirety.)

Criteria Manual

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Galveston County Drainage District #1

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