SW7970209_Final Permit_19970512

State of North Carolina
W. RD
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Mr. Donald F.
P.O. Box 97
Frisco, NC
Lang
27936
Dear Mr. Lang:
�EHNF�
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 12, 1997
Subject: Permit No. SW7970209
Indiantown Offices
Low Density Stormwater Project
Dare County
The Washington Regional Office received the completed
Stormwater Application for the subject project on April 28, 1997.
Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that
the project., as ,proposed, will comply with the Stormwater
Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000. We are forwarding
Permit No. SW7970209 dated May 12, 1997 to Mr. Donald Lang.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this
Permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form
of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and
binding.
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Donald F. Lang
May 12, 1997
Page Two
If you have any questions, or need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Bill Moore at (919) 946-
6481, extension 264.
Sincerely,
o er K< Th` o p
Water Quality Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
CC: Quible & Associates
Dare County Inspections
Jgin Parker - DCM, Raleigh
ashington Regional Office
Central Files

State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7970209
STATE OF NORTH CAROL =NA
DEPARTMENT OF ENV= RONMENT
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCE S
D =V = S = ON OF WATER QUALS TY
STATE ST_ ORMWA'Z'ER MAN G1E:
PERM= T
LOW DENS = TY DEVELOPMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,
General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable
Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
\.
Mr. Donald F. Lang
Dare County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of stormwater management
systems in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H.1000
(hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules") and the approved
stormwater management plans and specifications, and other
supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the
Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit for
grass swales to serve Indiantown Offices located at Frisco, NC.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded and shall be subject to the following specific conditions
and limitations:
_ - DES = GN STANDARD S
1. The following criteria are approved as meeting the
stormwater rules for this project:
a. Total.site area is 1.47 acres.
b. Total impervious area for this project site is 0.33
acres.
C. Total number of lots is 1.
d. Allowable built -upon area must not exceed 25 % as
shown in the application.
3

2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage or lot sizes
for the project must be maintained at levels at least as
stringent as the low density levels specified in the
stormwater rules. These levels are summarized below
(more stringent levels may apply in accordance with the
rules):
The development must demonstrate that no areas within the
project site are of such high density that stormwater
runoff threatens water quality.
Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by
this permit are incorporated by 'reference and are
enforceable parts of the permit.
5. The only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be
vegetated conveyances such as swales with minimum side
slopes of 3:1 (H:V) or curb outlet systems as defined in
the stormwater rules and approved by the Division.
6. No piping shall be allowed except:
a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff
beneath an impervious surface such as a road
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to
provide access to lots.
7. Projects covered by this permit will maintain a minimum
30_foot wide vegetative buffer between all impervious
areas and surface waters.
8. No homeowner/lot owner/developer shall be allowed to fill
in, alter, or pipe any vegetative practices (such as
swales) shown on the approved plans as part of the
stormwater management system without submitting a
revision to the permit and receiving approval from the
Division.
9. Each of the lots in the subdivision will be limited to
the amount of built -upon area indicated in the approved
plans and consistent with item 1 above.
10. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the
proposed home plans do not exceed the allowable built -
upon area. Once the lot transfer is complete, the home
plan may not be revised without approval from the
permittee, and responsibility for meeting the built -upon
area limit is transferred to the individual homeowner.

11. Deed restrictions are incorporated into this permit by
reference and must be recorded with the Office of
Register of Deeds. A copy of the recorded restrictions
must be received by this Office within 30 days of the
date of recording. Recorded deed restrictions must
include, as a minimum, the following statements related
to stormwater management:
a. A statement of the allowable built -upon area per
lot in the following form:
"The allowable built -upon area shall not exceed
25 -%, inclusive of the right-of-way between the
front lot line and the edgeof the pavement,
structures, pavement, walkways of brick, stone,
slate, not including wood decking."
b. Items related to stormwater management must remain
in the deed restriction, and this is to be
indicated by including the following:
"The covenants pertaining to'stormwater regulations
may not be changed or deleted without concurrence
of the State."
C. To assure that vegetated conveyances are not piped
(in accordance with item 5) deed restrictions must
indicate that:
"Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances
(ditches, swales, etc.) associated with the
development except for average driveway crossings,
is strictly prohibited by any persons."
12. The Engineer/Owner/Developer/Permittee must certify in
writing that the project's stormwater controls, and
impervious surfaces have been constructed within
substantial intent of the approved plans and
specifications.
13. The following items will require a modification to the
permit:
a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of
size
b. Project name change
C. Transfer of ownership
d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of
built -upon area
e. Further subdivision of the project area.
In addition, the Director may determine that other
revisions to the project should require a modification to
the permit.
5

14. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted
site does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within the time frame
specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a
written time schedule to the Director for modifying the
site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall
provide copies of revised plans and certification in
writing to the Director that the changes have been made.
_ _ - SCHEDULE OF COMPL =ANC E
1. The permittee shall comply with the following schedule
for construction and maintenance of the Low Density
Option stormwater systems:
a. Swales and other vegetated conveyances shall be
constructed in their entirety, vegetated, and be
operational for their intended use prior to the
construction of any built -upon surface except
roads.
b. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a
minimum and any eroded areas of the swales or other
vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately.
2. The permittee shall at all times provide the operation
and maintenance necessary to operate the permitted
stormwater management systems at optimum efficiency to
include:
a. Inspections
b. Sediment removal
C. mowing, and revegetating of the side slopes
d. Immediate repair of eroded areas
e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with
approved plans and specifications.
3. The permittee shall submit recorded deed restrictions
limiting built -upon area per lot in accordance with Part
I, item 9, within 30 days of the date of recording.
4. The permittee shall submit the Engineer/Owner/Designer/
Permittee Certification in accordance with Part I, item
12, within 30 days of completion of the project.
5. The permittee shall submit all information requested by
the Director or his representative within the time frame
specified in the written information request.
2

_ = 2 _ GENERAL, COND 2 T 2 ONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations
contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect
until revoked or terminated.
3. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or
terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a
permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or
termination does not stay any permit condition.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the
Director from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the
permit as allowed by the laws, rules and regulations
contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.1000; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et.al.
5. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have
received approval for revised plans, specifications, and
calculations prior to construction, for those revisions
under any of the following conditions:
a. Any additions, deletions or redesign of the
previously permitted amount of built -upon area
proposed regardless of the size of the modification
b. Further subdivision of the project area.
The permit is not transferable to any person except after
notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
permit to change the name and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation
from both parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits, and may or may
not be approved.
7

7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the
Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state and federal)
which have jurisdiction.
Permit issued this the 12 th day of May, 1997
NORTH CAROL S NA ENV S RONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMM S S S S ON
`A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7970209
E