Site Development

If the stormwater BMP is not installed and required paperwork submitted to the office prior to request for a Certificate of Occupancy, a Performance Security or Bond of Surety, Cash Escrow, letter of credit, or other acceptable legal arrangements shall be utilized to ensure compliance.

§ 53.58 PERFORMANCE SECURITY FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.

S.L. 2012-200

PART VI. DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT ALTERNATIVE MEASURES OF STORMWATER CONTROL AT PUBLIC AIRPORTS

SECTION 6.  G.S. 143‑214.7 is amended by adding two new subsections to read:

§ 53.41 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PROJECTS.

(A) Low-density projects shall comply with each of the following standards.

(1) Transporting storm water runoff. Storm water runoff from the development shall be transported from the development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable.

See Specific Forms for High or Low Density on sub-tabs

See Specific Forms for High or Low Density on sub-tabs

Submittals shall include:

Low Impact Development (LID) is a voluntary approach to stormwater management that can benefit both the economy and the environment by reducing infrastructure costs, increasing lot yields and enhancing water quality protection.

The Definition of LID

A development is considered LID when the volume of runoff leaving the site after development matches the volume of runoff before development. In addition, the  LID project should maintain adequate flows to the streams and wetlands on the site rather than piping stormwater to a single low point.

What is Storm EZ?

Below you will find the rules on minimum design criteria (MDC) for stormwater treatment devices listed in the North Carolina Stormwater BMP Manual.