(A) WS-IV Watershed areas - critical area (WS-IV-CA). Only new development activities that require an erosion/sedimentation control plan under state law or approved local government program are required to meet the provisions of this chapter when located in the WS-IV watershed. Single-family residential and non-residential development shall be allowed at a maximum of two dwelling units per acre. Any site less than one-half acre shall not exceed 24 percent impervious coverage.
(B) New sludge application sites and landfills are specifically prohibited.
(1) Allowed uses.
(a) Agriculture subject to the provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985, being 16 U.S.C. §§ 3801 et seq., and Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990, being 7 U.S.C. §§ 1421 et seq. Agricultural activities conducted after 3-1-1994, shall maintain a minimum ten-foot vegetative buffer, or equivalent control as determined by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, along all perennial waters indicated on the most recent versions of U.S.G.S. 1:24,000 (7.5 minute) scale topographic maps or as determined by local government studies. Animal operations greater than 100 animal units shall employ Best Management Practices by 12-31-1997, recommended by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission;
(b) Silviculture, subject to the provisions of the Forest Practices Guidelines Related to Water Quality (15A NCAC 011.0101 through 011.0209);
(c) Residential; and
(d) Non-residential development, excluding:
1. The storage of toxic and hazardous materials unless a spill containment plan is implemented;
2. Landfills; and
3. Sites for land application of sludge/residuals or petroleum contaminated soils.
(2) Density and built-upon limits.
(a) Single-family residential development shall not exceed two dwelling units per acre on a project by project basis. No single-family residential lot shall be less than one-half acre, except within an approved cluster development.
(b) All other residential and non-residential development shall not exceed 24% built-upon area on any site less than one-half acre. For the purpose of calculating the built-upon area on any site less than one-half acre. For the purpose of calculating the built-upon area, total project area shall include total acreage in the tract on which the project is to be developed.
(3) Erosion/sedimentation control plan waiver.
(a) The person conducting the land disturbing activities need not submit a local erosion control plan if such persons obtain an erosion control plan waiver certificate from the Zoning Administrator. An application for this form shall be submitted containing the name, address and telephone number of the developer and owner, a description and drawing of the proposed development or activity, the location of the development and any other information requested by the Zoning Administrator that is necessary to evaluate the proposed development. The Zoning Administrator shall issue the erosion control plan waiver certificate if the Zoning Administrator finds that the land-disturbing activity will result in uncovering less than one acre; and
(b) The land-disturbing activity is not to be conducted with any of the following types of development:
1. Any activity involving the temporary or permanent storage (above ground or below ground) of any toxic or hazardous substance, including fuel storage facilities;
2. Shopping centers;
3. Industrial and commercial facilities; and
4. Major subdivisions.
(2005 Code, § 30-80) (Ord. passed 12-5-1994)