The Town of Valdese is authorized to exercise the powers conferred by G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 8 to adopt and enforce local environmental ordinances to the extent necessary to comply with state and federal law, rules, regulations or permits consistent with the interpretations and directions of the state or federal agency. Environmental regulations are not subject to the variance provisions of G.S. 160D-705 unless that is specifically authorized by the local ordinance. (Ord. of 1/10/05; Ord. of 12/6/10; Ord. of 6/28/21)