In addition to the regulations contained in this subchapter, all other local, state, and federal requirements regarding natural resources shall be met, including those of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Below is a table illustrating important regulations regarding stormwater and other natural resource controls.
Location | Regulation, Law, or Ordinance | Buffer Requirements |
High quality waters | 15A NCAC 02H .1006 | 30-foot wide stream buffer |
All areas of the county outside the watershed protection area or high quality waters | North Carolina Session Law 2006-246, Section 9. Proposed amendments and rule adoptions to 15A NCAC 2H .0100 and 2H .1000 incorporate S.L. 2006-246. | Built-upon areas to be located at least 30-feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters. |
Watershed protection area | Chapter 153 of this code | Within the WS-IV-PA Watershed District, a minimum of a 100-foot stream buffer for development activities that exceed the low density standards as established in this chapter is required; otherwise, a minimum of 30-foot stream buffer is required in the Watershed District. |
Conservation zoning district | Chapter 153 of this code | Single-family dwelling yard adjacent to surface water: Minimum Yard for Cape Fear: 250 ft. Minimum Yard for Black River: 150 ft. Minimum Yard for Other Creeks: 100 ft. |
(Ord. passed 10-17-2011)