North Carolina Stormwater Control Ordinance

• Category: Water - General
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-M-9595
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a sample of Municipal Codes when dealing with an ordinance concerning storm water control. This may be used across the United States. The North Carolina Stormwater Control Ordinance (NC SCO) is a regulatory framework implemented by the state of North Carolina to manage stormwater runoff and protect water quality. It aims to minimize the adverse impacts of urbanization and development on water bodies by controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. Under the NC SCO, various requirements and guidelines are established to ensure effective stormwater management. It applies to development activities that involve earth-disturbing activities over a certain threshold, such as construction, land clearing, and certain infrastructure projects. Compliance with the NC SCO is mandatory across the state. The NC SCO outlines the criteria and standards for stormwater control measures, aiming to prevent erosion, control sedimentation, and remove pollutants before they enter natural water bodies. These measures may include detention or retention ponds, vegetated buffers, infiltration systems, rain gardens, sales, and other innovative stormwater management practices. By implementing these measures, harmful pollutants such as sediments, oils, heavy metals, nutrients, and bacteria are significantly reduced, preventing water quality deterioration. Different types of Stormwater Control Ordinances exist within North Carolina to suit specific geographic regions and environmental concerns. Some of these ordinances are: 1. Watershed-Specific Stormwater Control Ordinances: These apply to specific watersheds within the state, targeting unique water quality concerns prevalent in those areas. 2. Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinances: These ordinances are implemented and enforced by individual municipalities or local governments to address stormwater management within their jurisdiction. 3. Statewide Stormwater Control Ordinance: This is the overarching ordinance enforced across the entire state, providing statewide minimum requirements and standards for stormwater management. It is worth noting that stormwater management plans and practices compliant with the NC SCO should be developed and implemented by land developers, engineers, local governments, and property owners involved in development activities. These measures ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and contribute to the overall goal of protecting and preserving North Carolina's water resources.

The North Carolina Stormwater Control Ordinance (NC SCO) is a regulatory framework implemented by the state of North Carolina to manage stormwater runoff and protect water quality. It aims to minimize the adverse impacts of urbanization and development on water bodies by controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. Under the NC SCO, various requirements and guidelines are established to ensure effective stormwater management. It applies to development activities that involve earth-disturbing activities over a certain threshold, such as construction, land clearing, and certain infrastructure projects. Compliance with the NC SCO is mandatory across the state. The NC SCO outlines the criteria and standards for stormwater control measures, aiming to prevent erosion, control sedimentation, and remove pollutants before they enter natural water bodies. These measures may include detention or retention ponds, vegetated buffers, infiltration systems, rain gardens, sales, and other innovative stormwater management practices. By implementing these measures, harmful pollutants such as sediments, oils, heavy metals, nutrients, and bacteria are significantly reduced, preventing water quality deterioration. Different types of Stormwater Control Ordinances exist within North Carolina to suit specific geographic regions and environmental concerns. Some of these ordinances are: 1. Watershed-Specific Stormwater Control Ordinances: These apply to specific watersheds within the state, targeting unique water quality concerns prevalent in those areas. 2. Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinances: These ordinances are implemented and enforced by individual municipalities or local governments to address stormwater management within their jurisdiction. 3. Statewide Stormwater Control Ordinance: This is the overarching ordinance enforced across the entire state, providing statewide minimum requirements and standards for stormwater management. It is worth noting that stormwater management plans and practices compliant with the NC SCO should be developed and implemented by land developers, engineers, local governments, and property owners involved in development activities. These measures ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and contribute to the overall goal of protecting and preserving North Carolina's water resources.