(A) Whereas, development and redevelopment alter the hydrologic response of local watersheds and increased stormwater runoff rates and volumes, flooding, soil erosion stream channel erosion, non-point and point source pollution, sediment transport and deposition, and reduce groundwater recharge;
(B) Whereas, these changes in stormwater 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 These effects can be managed and minimized by applying proper design and well-planned controls to manage stormwater runoff from development sites;
(C) Whereas, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) and Federal Phase II Stormwater 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 the city, to adopt stormwater controls as included in this chapter; and
(D) Whereas, the city's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit became effective December 1, 2011, and requires the city to adopt a local ordinance implementing stormwater controls on sites during and after construction activity.
(E) Therefore, the City Council hereby establishes this set of regulations to meet the requirements of state and federal law regarding control of stormwater runoff and discharge.
(Ord. 15-01, passed 1-15-2015)