The provisions shall be followed, if applicable, by the :
(A) Stream . A minimum 30 foot for buildings or other structures, excluding bridges or culverts, is required along all perennial streams indicated on the most recent versions of USGS § 1:24,000 (7.5 minute) scale topographic maps. These maps are available for inspection in the Mills River Town Hall. The minimum 30 foot from perennial streams, where applicable, must be noted on development plans and .
(B) Utility . Utility are recommended and should be provided, preferably centered on rear or side lines, and should be at least 20 feet in total width. The should discuss locations with the appropriate utility agency.
(C) Maintenance of buffers. All buffer plant materials should be protected and maintained in a healthy and growing condition. Unhealthy or dead plants should be replaced with similar plants within 1 growing season.
(D) disclosure requirements. North Carolina law, under G.S. § 136-102.6, requires that a make certain disclosures to each and every buyer of , including whether the serving the buyer's is public or private, who owns the , how the will be maintained and who be responsible for the maintenance. The law further requires certain maintenance agreements be executed. A summary of G.S. § 136-102.6 is included in Appendix 9.
(E) Soils map. Where are proposed, with an average of less than one (1) acre, and no public or community sewer is available, the should review a soils map of the and be knowledgeable of the suitability of ground absorption systems for his or her development.
(Ord. passed 3-1-2004; Am. Ord. passed 10-13-2005; Am. Ord. 2021-06, passed 4-22-2021)