(A) It is hereby determined that:
(1) Development alters the hydrologic response of local watersheds and increases storm water runoff rates and volumes, flooding, soil erosion, stream channel erosion, non-point and point source pollution and sediment transport and deposition, as well as reducing groundwater recharge;
(2) These changes in storm water runoff contribute to increased quantities of water-borne pollutants and alterations in hydrology which are harmful to public health and safety as well as to the natural environment; and
(3) These effects can be managed and minimized by applying proper design and well-planned controls to manage storm water runoff from development sites.
(B) Further, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (“Clean Water Act”) and federal Phase II Storm Water Rules promulgated under it, as well as rules of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission promulgated in response to federal Phase II requirements, compel certain urbanized areas, including this jurisdiction, to adopt the minimum storm water controls such as those included in this chapter.
(C) Therefore, the Town Council establishes this set of water quality and quantity regulations to meet the requirements of state and federal law regarding control of storm water runoff and discharge.
(Ord., passed 5-11-09; Am. Ord., passed 1-13-20; Am. Ord., passed 9-13-21)