A. Building space. All lots shall provide adequate building space in accordance with the development standards contained in Article 8 of the Watershed Protection Ordinance. Lots which are smaller than the minimum required for residential lots may be developed using built-upon area criteria in accordance with Article 8 of the Watershed Protection Ordinance.
B. Total project area. For the purpose of calculating built-upon area, total project area shall include total acreage in the tract on which the project is to be developed.
C. Storm water drainage facilities. The application shall be accompanied by a description of the proposed method of providing storm water drainage. The applicant shall provide a drainage system that diverts stormwater runoff away from surface waters and incorporates best management practices to minimize water quality impacts.
D. Erosion and sedimentation control. The application shall, where required, be accompanied by a written statement that a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan has been submitted to and approved by the N.C. Division of Land Quality.
E. Roads constructed in critical areas and watershed buffer areas. Where possible, roads should be located outside of critical areas and watershed buffer areas. Roads constructed within these areas shall be designed and constructed to minimize their impact on water quality.
(Ord. No. O-21-06-15-5, §1, 6-15-21)