(A) Creation. There has previously been established and created, and is hereby re-established, an Environmental Review Board that is charged with the duties as provided for in this chapter. The Environmental Review Board shall consist of the following members:
(1) One person appointed by the City of Lincolnton;
(2) The President of the County Home Builders Association, or his or her designee;
(3) The Chairperson of the County Soil and Water Conservation District, or his or her designee;
(4) The Chairperson of the County Natural Resource Committee, or his or her designee;
(5) Two persons appointed by the Board of Commissioners:
(a) One being professional environmental biologist; and
(b) The other being a professional engineer registered under the provision of G.S. Chapter 89C.
(B) Appointments. The Environmental Review Board members appointed by the Board of Commissioners shall serve a term of three years and until their successors are appointed and duly qualified. A member may be reappointed for up to two consecutive three-year terms.
(C) Fees. The Environmental Review Board shall make fee recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for all fees enforced hereunder.
(D) Other duties and responsibilities. The Environmental Review Board shall hear and decide appeals from any decision or determination made by the Erosion Control Specialist in the enforcement of this chapter and other duties as directed by the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. passed 1-22-2007; Ord. passed 12-18-2023)