(A) This chapter shall apply to all proposed development adjacent to all streams, lakes, ponds and water bodies shown on the current USGS 7.5 minute maps except for that development, which meets waiver or variance criteria as outlined in § 157.09.
(B) This chapter shall apply to all timber harvesting activities, except those timber harvesting operations which are implementing a forest management plan which has been deemed to be in compliance with the regulations of this chapter and has received approval from the State of North Carolina.
(C) This chapter shall apply to all surface mining operations except that the design standards shall not apply to active surface mining operations which are operating in compliance with an approved State of North Carolina surface mining permit.
(D) This chapter shall not apply to agricultural operations that are covered by an approved NRCS conservation plan that includes the application of best management practices.
(Ord. passed 8-13-03)