The Coastal Area Management Act authorizes, but does not require, a city or county in the coastal area to act as a permit-letting agency for minor development permits in areas of environmental concern. These Rules establish the criteria for preparation of local implementation and enforcement plans by local governments. Before a local government can become a permit-letting agency, a plan consistent with these criteria must be submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for approval. These criteria are provided to assist local government in:
(1) Establishing procedures to be followed in developing local implementation and enforcement programs;
(2) Establishing the scope and coverage of said programs;
(3) Establishing minimum standards to be prescribed in said programs;
(4) Establishing staffing requirements of permit-letting agencies;
(5) Establishing permit-letting procedures;
(6) Establishing priorities of regional and statewide concern;
(7) Establishing that the program is consistent with the land use plan.
History Note: | Authority G.S. 113A-117; 113A-124(c); |
Eff. November 1, 1984; | |
Amended eff. December 1, 1991. |