NCS000484_Salisbury Draft Final SWMP_20210224

Stormwater Management Plan
City of Salisbury
NCS000484

Revised: October 21, 2020
February 22, 2021

Table of Contents

PART 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1

PART 2: CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 2

PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping ................................................................................................................. 3
3.3 Receiving Waters .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.4 MS4 Interconnection ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) ....................................................................................... 4
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat ............................................................ 5
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges ....................................................................................................... 5
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges ......................................................................................................... 5
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources ....................................................................................................... 6

PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ..................................... 8
4.1 Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Program Funding and Budget ....................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Shared Responsibility ................................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Co-Permittees .............................................................................................................................. 11
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration .......................................................................... 11

PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM ......................................................... 13

PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ........................................... 17

PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM .............................. 19

PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ................................................... 24

PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ........................................ 26

PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ...................... 33

List of Tables

Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which
the City of Salisbury will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water
Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent
practicable.

This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the City of Salisbury will
develop, implement, enforce, evaluate and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with
the MS4 Permit number NCS000484, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with
the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the City of Salisbury and located
within the corporate limits of the City of Salisbury.

In preparing this SWMP, the City of Salisbury has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements to
develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community’s needs, address local water
quality issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWMP will
be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains
continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the community’s needs.

Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along
with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the permit and become
enforceable parts of the permit.

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PART 2: CERTIFICATION

By my signature below I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.

I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.

I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the NPDES MS4
Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit
compliance and enforcement authority.

☐ I am a ranking elected official.
☐ I am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
☒ I am a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made
in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check one):
☐ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
☒ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.

Signature:

Print
Name:

Michael Hanna
Title: Public Works Administrative Services Manager

Signed this 22 day of February, 2021 .

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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION

3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the City of Salisbury, including all regulated
activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate
limits of City of Salisbury as of the date of this document.

3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes pipes, flow direction, inverts, inlets, catch basins, manholes, curb and
gutter streets, outfalls, sizes, condition. See permit item 3.4.1 for specific requirements).

Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 100 %
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 2036 total

*An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly
into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major
outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned
areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres.

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3.3 Receiving Waters
The City of Salisbury MS4 is located within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin and discharges directly into
receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are compiled
from the following NCDEQ sources:

o Waterbody Classification Map
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List

Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name Stream
Index / AU
Number
Water
Quality
Classification
303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
of Interest
Grants Creek 12-110 C
Town Creek 12-115-3 C Benthos, Fish Community
Crane Creek 12-115-(2) C
Jump and Run Branch 12-110-5 C
Draft Branch 12-110-4 C

3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The City of Salisbury MS4 interconnects with the NCDOT MS4. The interconnection(s) with the
NCDOT MS$ include:
• Receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is
• Discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is
The MS4 mapping does/does not identify interconnections with the NCDOT MS4.
The MS4 mapping does not include NCDOT MS4 outfalls.

3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map
and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling & Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates
whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed
directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program
has been implemented to address the WLA.

Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Water Body Name TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern Stormwater
Waste
Load
Water
Quality
Recovery

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Allocation
(Y/N)
Program
(Y/N)
Grants Creek Fecal Coliform Y, 0% N

The City of Salisbury has increased its Stormwater Education material to include information about fecal
coliform. We are visually monitoring all outfalls for illicit discharges and working with our local water
sewer utility on leak detection and elimination.

3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are not identified
within the regulated MS4 urbanized area, as determined by a review of the Endangered and Threatened
Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or
known to occur in North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The City of Salisbury MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold
NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Active NPDES Stormwater
Permit List and/or Active Stormwater Permits Map.

Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number Facility Name
NCG130015 Sonoco Products Co-Salisbury
NCG140119 Chandler Concrete – Salisbury Plant 114
NCG080816 City of Salisbury, Public Services Facility
NCG030563 Power Curbers, Inc. –Bendix Drive
NCG030127 Granges Americas Inc.
NCG080168 United Parcel Service- Salisbury
NCG070212 Johnson Concrete Co- Rowan
NCG140049 Concrete Supply Co-Salisbury
NCG160059 APAC Atlantic Inc. Salisbury (42469)
NCG070018 Old Carolina Brick Company

3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the City of Salisbury as
summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not
significantly impact water quality. The City of Salisbury has evaluated residential and charity car
washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts.

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Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this
SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the
City of Salisbury.

Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly
into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do
contain detergents have been evaluated by the The City of Salisbury to determine whether they may
significantly impact water quality.

Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge Water Quality Impacts
Water line and fire hydrant flushing Incidental
Landscape irrigation Incidental
Diverted stream flows Incidental
Rising groundwater Incidental
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Incidental
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater Incidental
Uncontaminated potable water sources Incidental
Foundation drains Incidental
Air conditioning condensate Incidental
Irrigation waters Incidental
Springs Incidental
Water from crawl space pumps Incidental
Footing drains Incidental
Lawn watering Incidental
Residential and charity car washing Possible
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Incidental
Street wash water Possible
Flows from firefighting activities Incidental

3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the City of Salisbury is aware of other significant
water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. These include

Based upon the city’s observations and complaints received, sediment and litter have been identified as
pollutants of concern. Sediment is attributed to the rapid development and construction occurring in the
Grants Creek and Town Creek watershed. Litter is a general issue associated with both commercial and
residential areas.

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Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the
likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant, and identifies the associated
SWMP program(s) that address each. In addition, the City of Salisbury has evaluated schools,
homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts.

Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutant(s) Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s) SWMP Program Addressing
Target Pollutant(s)/Audience(s)
Litter Residents, Businesses, Schools Public Education & Outreach,
Public Involvement, Good
Housekeeping
Sediment Residents, Contractors Public Education & Outreach,
Construction Site Runoff
Controls

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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Organizational Structure
Below is an organizational chart of offices with responsibilities related to the SWMP.

Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department
Stormwater Program
Administration
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
SWMP Management Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Public Education &
Outreach
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Public Involvement &
Participation
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Illicit Discharge
Detection &
Elimination
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Construction Site
Runoff Control
Rowan County
Environmental
Compliances Specialist
Greg Greene Rowan County
Environmental
Management

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Post-Construction
Stormwater
Management
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Pollution
Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Municipal Facilities
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Spill Response Program City of Salisbury Fire
Department
Hazardous Material
Emergency Response
Team
Fire
MS4 Operation &
Maintenance Program
Engineering
Department
Deb Young Engineering
Municipal SCM
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Engineering
Department
Deb Young Engineering
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Fertilizer Management
Program
Grounds Maintenance
Supervisor
Brad Gorman Public Services
Vehicle & Equipment
Cleaning Program
Stormwater Program
Manager
Michael Hanna Stormwater
Pavement Management
Program
Public Works Assistant
Director
Chris Tester Stormwater
Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL)
Requirements
N/A N/A N/A

4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the City of Salisbury shall maintain adequate funding and staffing
to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the NPDES
MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed by the
Division annually.

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The City of Salisbury uses its Stormwater Utility in order to generate funds. The current rates are $4.08
for each single family residential property and commercially a rate of $4.08 per every 2,500 square feet of
impervious surface area. The 2018 total annual stormwater program budget is $1,345,985.

4.3 Shared Responsibility
The City of Salisbury will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control
measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The City
of Salisbury remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation,
and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the City of Salisbury nor the other entity fully
performs the permit obligation. Table 9 below summarizes who will be implementing the component,
what the component program is called, the specific SWMP BMP or permit requirement that is being met
by the shared responsibility, and whether or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place.

Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or
Permit Requirement Implementing Entity & Program Name
Legal
Agreement
(Y/N)
Permit Part II, Section E Rowan County Environmental Management Y

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4.4 Co-Permittees
There are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000484 for the City of Salisbury. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-permittee.

Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4
Name
Contact Person Phone & E-Mail Interlocal
Agreement
(Y/N)
N/A N/A N/A N/A

4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The City of Salisbury will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the
administration of the Stormwater Management Program.

Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit
Ref. 2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self-Assessment
Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually.
Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent
of the Stormwater Program. The self-assessment reporting period is the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#. Annual Self-Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of
SWMP implementation, suitability of
SWMP commitments and any
proposed changes to the SWMP
utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self-
Assessment Template.
1. Prepare, certify and
submit the Annual Self-
Assessment to NCDEQ
prior to August 31 each
year.
1. Annually for Permit
Years 1 – 4
(FY19/20 – FY22/23)
1. Annual Self-
Assessment received by
NCDEQ no later than
August 31 each year.

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Permit
Ref. 1.6: Permit Renewal Application
Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the
NPDES MS4 permit.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#. Permit Renewal Application
Audit stormwater program
implementation for compliance with
the permit and approved SWMP, and
utilize the results to prepare and
submit a permit renewal application
package.
1. Participate in an
NPDES MS4 Permit
Compliance Audit, as
scheduled and performed
by EPA or NCDEQ.
1. TBD – Typically
Permit Year 4
1. N/A
2. Self-audit and
document any
stormwater program
components not audited
by EPA or NCDEQ
utilizing the DEQ Audit
Template.
2. Permit Year 5 2. Submit Self-Audit to
DEMLR (required
component of permit
renewal application
package).
3. Certify and submit the
stormwater permit
renewal application
(NOI, Self-Audit, and
Draft SWMP for the next
5-year permit cycle).
3. Permit Year 5 3. Permit renewal
application package
received by DEQ at least
180 days prior to permit
expiration.

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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The City of Salisbury will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational
materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water
discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.

The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by
the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the City of
Salisbury is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit
discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste.

Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s)
Litter Residential, Commercial, Schools
Sediment Residential, Construction, Municipal Employees
Nutrients Residential, Commercial, Schools
Fecal Coliform Residential, Commercial, Schools
Illicit Discharges ResidentialGeneral Public, Businesses Commercial, Municipal
Employees
Illegal Dumping ResidentialGeneral Public, BusinessesCommercial, Municipal
Employees
Improper Disposal of Waste ResidentialGeneral Public, BusinessesCommercial, Municipal
Employees
General non-point source pollution Residential, Commercial, Municipal Employees

Three existing city events, the Earth Day Celebration held by the Parks and Recreation Department,
Salisbury Citizen’s Academy for residents and business owners, and Rowan Creek Week will be used as a
platform for stormwater outreach and education. The City will also maintain a stormwater web page and
use social media to reach younger generations. The City of Salisbury will manage, implement and report
the following public education and outreach BMPs

Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach Program to
share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of
stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The
permittee shall provide educational information to identified target audiences on pollutants/sources identified in
table 12 above, and shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those
elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement.

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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
# 1. City Sponsored Event or Festival
The City will distribute information
on stormwater during at least one
City sponsored event or festival a
year such as the Earth Day
celebration or Rowan Creek Week.
1. Develop or identify
one informational
handout for distribution
at the event that covers
litter, nutrients, and non-
point source pollution.
1. Permit year 1 1. Is handout developed
or identified?
Yes/no/status
2. Train municipal staff
to man a stormwater
booth during the event
and distribute the above-
mentioned flyers as well
as information about
leaky septic systems,
illicit discharge/improper
disposal of waste.
2. Permit year 1 2. Report the number of
staff members trained
3. Man a booth at the one
event/festival chosen and
document the number of
handouts distributed
3. Permit year 1, and
annually after
3. Report the chosen
event and number of
handouts distributed at
event
# 2. City of Salisbury Citizens Academy
Information on City of Salisbury’s
stormwater program will be shared
during Citizens Academy, a program
that tours all city departments once a
year.
1. Train municipal staff
to include stormwater
program information
during Salisbury Citizens
Academy.
1. Permit year 1 1. Report the number of
staff members trained
2. Present on Stormwter
program during
Salisbury Citizens
Academy.
2. Permit year 1 1. Report the number of
participants
#3. Social Media Campaign
The City’s existing Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter accounts will
be used to reach the residential target
audience and share information
related to stormwater issues, with a
minimum of one post per year.
1. Post about keeping
yard waste and litter out
of storm drains.
1. Permit year 1 1. Report the date of the
post
2. Post about reducing
fertilizer runoff
2. Permit year 2 2. Report the date of the
post
3. Post about fecal
coliform
3. Permit year 3 3. Report the date of the
post
4. Post about illicit
discharge/illegal
dumping
4. Permit year 4 4. Report the date of the
post
5. Post about stopping
vehicle leaks
5. Permit year 5 5. Report the date of the
post
#4. Add signage to City-Owned vehicles and equipment

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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Educational signage will be added to
City-owned vehicles and equipment
that are visible to the public.
1. Add signage to City-
owned vehicles and
equipment.
1. Permit year 1 1. Identify vehicles in
report
Permit
Ref. 2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program’s message(s) and provide online materials
including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory
mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit
and SWMP. The web page shall also provide developers with all relevant post-construction requirements,
design standards, checklists and/or other materials.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#5. Stormwater Page on City Webpage
The webpage will provide
information on the City’s stormwater
program, including the permit,
SWMP, applicable ordinances, and
annual reports. The webpage will also
include a stormwater issue reporting
mechanism, educational materials
developed by the City, and links to
additional stormwater educational
resources. The webpage will also
serve to advertise the stormwater
hotline, Rowan Creek Week, and
opportunities for involvement.
1. Maintain website with
up to date information,
and update any broken
links, update new
educational material,
upload most recent
SWMP
1. Annually 1. Report the date the
web page is reviewed
and update as well as
what updates are made.
2. Set a hit counter in
order to monitor
engagement
2. Annually 2. Report the number of
hits
Permit
Ref. 3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#6. Maintain Hotline/help line
A hotline will be maintained for
citizens to ask stormwater questions
and report stormwater issues.
1. Maintain an active
hotline and responsible
party
1. Permit year 1-5 1. Report the date the
hotline is maintained
(yes/no/status).
2. Publicize hotline in
materials developed for
the stormwater program
and posting on
stormwater web page
2. Permit 1-5 2. Yes/no/status
3. Establish a tracking
mechanism to document
the number and type of
calls received.
3. Permit year 3-4 3. Yes/no/status.

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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
4. Document number and
type of calls received.
4. Permit year 5 4. Report number of calls
and type.

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PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and
Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements.
The City of Salisbury will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and
participation BMPs.

Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.3.1: Public Input
Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#7. City Council
City staff will bring stormwater
issues and updates before the City
Council to receive citizen input and
factor stormwater into development
and planning decisions.
1. Report before City
Council on stormwater
program, stormwater
concerns and receive
input from the Council.
1. Annual 1. Date of report given
#8. Stormwater Hotline
A hotline will be maintained for
citizens to ask stormwater questions
and report stormwater issues.
1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6
#9. Stormwater Page on City Website
The web page will provide links to
information on the City’s stormwater
program, including the permit,
SWMP, applicable ordinances, and
annual reports. The web page will
also include a stormwater issues
reporting mechanism, educational
materials developed by the City, and
links to additional stormwater
educational resources. The web page
will also serve to advertise the
stormwater hotline, Rowan Creek
Week, and other opportunities for
involvement.
1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5

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Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
# 10. Annual Creek Clean Up Event
As part of the annual Rowan Creek
Week Partnership, organize
volunteers to pick up trash or clean
litter from public areas with potential
to pollute stormwater.
1. Coordinate clean-up of
public areas
1. Annual 1. Report the number of
participants, location,
and volume of trash
collected.
#11. Storm drain maker program
The City will promote via website the
Storm Drain marker program.
1. Coordinate marker
program in needed
neighborhoods
1. Annual 1. Report number of
participants, location,
and total number of catch
basins marked.

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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The City of Salisbury will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit discharge
detection and elimination BMPs. The existing MS4 map includes all known pipes and structures but
additional GIS analysis will be performed.

Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.4.1: MS4 Map
Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater
conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater discharges.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#12. Continual Updates to MS4 Map
The MS4 map will be continuously
updated for completeness.
1. When new
conveyances and outfalls
are located or
constructed add them to
the map.
1. Annually 1. Report whether or not
new outfalls were
identified and if so, how
many were identified
during the permit year
and how many have been
identified over the permit
term.
Permit
Ref. 3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to
prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4,
including enforcement procedures and actions.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#13. Maintain Legal Authority
Review existing ordinances in order
to maintain the legal authority to
prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit
connections and discharges, illegal
dumping and spills into the MS$,
including enforcement procedures
and actions. Update ordinance if
required.
1. Review ordinance and
update if revision is
required to maintain
legal authority.
1. Annual 1. Report if a revision is
required and if a revision
is made.

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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal
dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to:
a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges,
b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections,
c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources,
d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and
e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#14. Outfall Inspections
Perform regular dry weather (no rain
in previous 72 hours) outfall
inspections to proactively identify
illicit discharges and illicit
connections.
1. Train inspections staff
to perform dry weather
outfall inspections and
illicit discharge
investigations.
1. See BMP No. 18.C.1 1. See BMP No.18.D.1
2. Split Major outfalls
into five equal groups for
inspection; so that with
once group inspected per
year, all major outfalls
will be inspected over a
five-year period.
2. Permit year 2, in
conjunction with MS4
map update.
2. Yes/no/status
3. Inspect one group (see
BMP NO. 14.2) of
outfalls annually in dry
weather conditions and
document any potential
violations using the
forms and procedure
developed in BMP No.
3. Annually, beginning
permit year 3.
3. Number of outfalls
inspected and number of
potential illicit
discharges identified.
#15. Illicit Discharge Identification Procedure
Revise and maintain a standard
operating procedure (SOP) for
investigation of potential illicit
discharges, illicit connections, and
illegal dumping.
1. Revise the IDDE
program from the
previous SWMP to
develop a SOP for
investigating potential
illicit discharges and
connections.
1. Permit year 1 1. Completed?
Yes/no/status
2. Maintain a written
IDDE program
2. Continuously 2. Yes/no/status

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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
#16. IDDE Program Evaluation
Yearly evaluation of IDDE program
to promote continuance of effective
components and improvement in
areas that are lacking, as well as,
identification of potential “hot-spot”
areas.
1. Evaluation meeting
with IDDEE program
stakeholders; to include
at least Stormwater
Manager and Public
Works Director.
1. Annually, in
conjunction with Annual
Assessment.
1. Report any proposed
changes.
2. Review of IDDE
reports and identification
of chronic violators,
issues, and/or “hot-spot”
areas.
2. Annually, in
conjunction with Annual
Assessment
2. Report the number of
potential illicit
discharges found, the
number of illicit
discharges verified, the
number of illicit
discharges
resolved/removed and
enforcement actions
taken.

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Permit
Ref. 3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was
observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was
closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#17. Database Tracking System
A tracking system for observed IDDE
violations and follow-up actions will
be developed and implemented in
order to identify “hot-spot” areas,
chronic violators, and recurring
issues.
1. Develop a “Potential
Illicit Discharge Report”
form to include observed
illicit discharge
indicators, date, location,
and contacts made.
1 Permit year 1 1. Yes/no/status
2. Develop a tracking
spreadsheet or app to
collect data from
“Potential Illicit
Discharge Report” as
well as the results of the
investigation, any
follow-up, date of
closure, and enforcement
actions taken.
2. Permit year 1 2. Yes/no/status
Permit
Ref. 3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training
Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job
responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training shall
include how to identify and report illicit discharges, illicit connections, illegal dumping and spills. Each staff
training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and number of staff participating.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#18. Staff Training
Develop a program to educate City
staff of indicators of potential illicit
discharges/connections and illegal
dumping and the appropriate avenues
through which to report suspected
illicit discharge.
1. Train staff with Illicit
Discharge & Detection
responsibilities or the
potential to discover an
illicit discharge during
routine work activities.
1. Annually 1. Report topics, training
date, and number of
attendees.
2. Train new staff that
will part of the IDDE
program.
2. Annually 2. Report topics, training
date, and number of
attendees.

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Permit
Ref. 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be
publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained
personnel.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#19. Stormwater Hotline
A hotline will be maintained for
citizens to ask stormwater questions
and report stormwater issues. (See
BMP No. 6.
1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No.6
#20. Stormwater Page on City Website
The web page will provide links to
information on the City’s stormwater
program, including the permit,
SWMP, applicable ordinances, and
annual reports. The web page will
also include a stormwater issue
reporting mechanism, educational
materials, and links to additional
stormwater educational resources.
The web page will also serve to
advertise the stormwater hotline,
Rowan County Creek Week, and
opportunities for involvement.
1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5

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PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the City of Salisbury relies upon the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 and the NCG010000 permit for construction
activities as qualifying alternative programs to meet the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for all
construction site runoff control measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction
activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre and any construction activity
that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more.

Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Permit
Reference State or Local Program Name Legal
Authority Implementing Entity
Meets Whole
or Part of
Requirement
3.5.1 -
3.5.4
Rowan County Environmental
Management
15A NCAC
Chapter 04
Rowan County
Environmental
Management
Whole
2
• The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at:
https://library.municode.com/nc/rowan_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH18
SOERSE

In addition to the delegated SPCA Program, opportunities for public input through the stormwater hotline
and development process. The City of Salisbury also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES
MS4 Permit requirements.

Table 17: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.5.5 Measures require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials,
concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that
may cause adverse impact to water quality.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#21 Contractor Education
Communicate waste management
requirements to construction site
operators.
1. Identify/develop fact
sheet to share at pre-
construction meetings.
1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/no/status
2. Add fact sheet to
website
2. Permit Year 1, after
sheet developed
2. Yes/no/status

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Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.5.6: Public Input
Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
erosion and sedimentation problems.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#22. Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive
calls from the public on the protocols
for referral and tracking of
construction site runoff control
complaints.
1. Train municipal staff
on proper handling of
construction site runoff
control complaints.
1. Annually 1. Report number of staff
trained, training date(s)
and topics covered.
#23. Stormwater Hotline
A hotline will be maintained for
citizens to ask stormwater questions
and report stormwater issues (See
BMP No. 6).
1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6

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PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address
stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to
one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or
sale, that are located within the City of Salisbury and discharge into the MS4. These elements are
designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community, and ensure adequate long-
term operation and maintenance of SCMs.

In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the City of Salisbury implements the following
State post-construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post-construction
site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where
they are implemented.

Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
State QAP Name State Requirements Local Ordinance / Regulatory
Mechanism Reference
None N/A N/A
2

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Table 19: Permit requirements, Municipal ordinance, and date adopted
Permit Requirements for
Plan Review and Approval
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.2(a) Authority City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18,
2007
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c)
Federal, State & Local Projects
City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18,
2007
3.6.3(b) Plan Review City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18,
2007
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18,
2007
3.6.3(d) O&M Plan City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18,
2007
3.6.3(e) Deed
Restrictions/Covenants
City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18,
2007
3.6.3(f) Access Easements City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18,
2007
Permit Requirements for
Inspections and Enforcement
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.2(b) Documentation City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18th,
2007
3.6.2(c) Right of Entry City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18th,
2007
3.6.4(a) Pre-CO Inspections City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18th,
2007
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18th,
2007
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18th,
2007
3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18th,
2007

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3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional City of Salisbury Land Development
Ordinance Chapter 9. Environmental
Protection
December 18th,
2007
Permit Requirements for
Fecal Coliform Reduction
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste City of Salisbury Code of Ordinances, Sec.
14-2
1977
3.6.6(b) On-Site Domestic
Wastewater treatment
City of Salisbury Code of Ordinances, Sec.
25-1
1977
3.6.6(c) Septic Operations City of Salisbury Code of Ordinance, Sec.
25-87e
1999

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The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post
Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below.

Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post-Construction Reporting Requirements
Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) including appropriate
information to accurately describe progress, status, and results.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#24. Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking,
documentation, inspections and
reporting mechanisms to compile
appropriate data for the annual self-
assessment process. Data shall be
provided for each Post-Construction/
Qualifying Alternative Program
being implemented as listed in Tables
18 and 19.
1. Track number of low
density and high density
plan reviews performed.
1. Continuously 1. Number of plan
reviews performed for
low density and high
density.
2. Track number of low
density and high density
plans approved.
2. Continuously 2. Number of plan
approvals issued for low
density and high density.
3. Maintain a current
inventory of low density
projects and constructed
SCMs including SCM
type or low density
acreage, location and last
inspection date.
3. Continuously 3. Summary of number
and type of SCMs added
to the inventory; and
number and acreage of
low density projects
constructed.
4. Track number of SCM
inspections performed.
4. Continuously 4. Number of SCM
inspections.
5. Track number of low
density inspections
performed.
5. Continuously 5. Number of low density
inspections.
6. Track number and
type of enforcement
actions taken.
6. Continuously 6. Number and type of
enforcement actions
taken.

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Permit
Ref. 3.6.2: Legal Authority
Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review
designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater
plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance
with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater
discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#25. Adequate Legal Authorities
Maintain through ordinance, or other
regulatory mechanism. Adequate
legal authorities designed to meet the
objectives of the Post-Construction
Site Runoff Controls Stormwater
Management Plan
1. Review and update
ordinances to ensure
objectives are being met
1. annual 1. Yes/no
Permit
Ref. 3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Require Federal,
State, and local government projects to comply with Post-Construction Program requirements throughout the
entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative
program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than
or equal to one acre, and sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale for compliance with 15A NCAC 02H .1017 and the qualifying alternative programs that
apply within your jurisdiction, (c) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Agreement that
complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(12), (d) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Plan
that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13), (e) Ensure that each project has recorded deed restrictions and
protective covenants, that require the project to be maintained consistent with approved plans, and (f) Ensure
that each SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in a permanent recorded easement per 15A
NCAC 02H 1050 (9) and (10).
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#26. Plan reviews
Conduct site plan reviews of all new
development and redeveloped sites
that disturb greater or equal to one
acre. The site plan review will
address how the project applicant
meets the performance standards and
how the project will ensure long-term
maintenance.
1. Conduct site plan
reviews on all required
sites.
1. Annual 1. Has all site plans that
meet the needed
threshold been reviewed?
Yes or No
#27. O&M Plan

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Maintain an ordinance in the City
code requiring each stormwater
control measure to have an Operation
and Maintenance Plan that complies
with 15A NCAC 02H .1050 (13)
1. Enforcement of code
requiring approval of
O&M plan by
Stormwater Manager or
designated authority
prior to approval.
1. Continuously 1. Number of O&M
plans approved.
Permit
Ref. 3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post-
construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s),
(b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual
inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance
Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require
that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#28. Inventory of post-construction SCMs and low-density projects.
Develop and maintain comprehensive
inventory of post-construction SCMs
and low-density projects to be
utilized for inspections and tracking.
1. Establish list of
existing structural SCMs
and low-density projects.
1. Annual 1. Number of SCMs and
low-density projects
inventoried.
2. Implement inspection
process
2. Annual 2. Number of inspections
completed
#29. Inspection Tracking
Track the results of regular post-
construction SCM inspections to
provide documentation and the ability
to identify chronic violators.
1. Establish inspection
tracking mechanism to
meet all requirements of
BMP No. 24
1. Permit Year 2 1. Yes/no/status
2. Continuously update 2. Continuously,
beginning in permit year
3.
2. Yes/no/status
#30. Developer Resources
Make available developer stormwater
resources on city website so relevant
materials are easily accessible for
developers.
1. Update when changes
to resources occur.
1. Continuously 1. Report date of updates
and changes made.

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Permit
Ref. 3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H
.1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be
achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on-site domestic wastewater treatment system
component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper
operation and maintenance of such systems.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references provided in Table
19.

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PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS
This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the City
of Salisbury municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is
accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the
ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as parks and
open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and
municipal storm sewer system maintenance.

Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs:

1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
2. Spill Response Program
3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
7. Pavement Management Program

Currently, the City provides street sweeping and leaf collection services. The Salisbury Fire Department
handles all hazardous material spills and accident response.

The City of Salisbury will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good housekeeping
BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program.

Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Permit
Ref.
3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted
stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections
and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on
general stormwater awareness and implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#31. Inventory of municipally owned or operated facilities
Maintain a current inventory of
facilities and operations owned and
operated by the City with the
potential of generating polluted
runoff.
1. Update inventory as
needed when facilities
are added or closed.
1. annual 1. Number of facilities
added/revisions made
#32. Facility Inspections

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Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Inspection of City facilities to
confirm good housekeeping practices
are being followed, including vehicle
and equipment cleaning.

1. Establish a SOP for
city facility inspections,
including an inspection
schedule, inspection
report documentation,
and tracking system.
1. Permit year 1 1. Yes/no/status
2. Implement annual
facility inspections for
high stormwater
pollution potential
facilities and once per
permit term inspections
for low potential
facilities, following SOP
established in BMP No.
32.1.
2. Annually conduct
inspections, beginning in
permit year 2.
2. Number of inspections
of high potential and low
potential facilities
performed.
#33. Staff Training
Develop or identify a staff training
program for general stormwater
pollution prevention and provide
public works department employees.
1. See BMP No. 37 1. See BMP No. 37 1. See BMP No. 37

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Permit
Ref.
3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stormwater
runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response
procedures.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#34. Inventory of facilities with spill potential
Maintain a list of city facilities and
operations storing materials that
would be a pollutant if spilled and
introduced to the stormwater system
and classify by hazard and quantity.
1. Update list of city
facilities and operations
with spill potential when
facilities or operations
are changed.
1. When necessitated by
changes in facilities or
operations.
1. Number of additions
or revisions.
#35 Spill Response Procedures
Maintain spill response procedures
and continue training of appropriate
staff.
1. Review general spill
response procedures.
1. Permit year 1 1. Are procedures
adequate?
2. Update as facilities
and operations are
revised
2. As required 2. Number of additions
or revisions made
3. Train staff at facilities
with potential for high
hazard spills in first
response actions and
reporting procedures.
3. Annually 3. Number of staff
trained.
#36. SPCC form on file
Maintain updated SPCC form for all
needed facilities
1. Updated SPCC form
on file for all needed
facilities
1. Annually 1. Current records for
SPCC form for each
needed facility?
Yes or No

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Ref.
3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and
maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the
collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard
documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#37. Staff Training
Develop or identify a staff training
program for general stormwater
pollution prevention and provide to
public works employees.
1. Provide annual
training for all public
works employees
1. Annually 1. Number of staff
members trained and
topics from training.
2. Provide training for
new hires
2. Annually 2. Number of new hires
trained and topics from
training
#38 MS4 System Inspections and Maintenance
A proactive plan for MS4 system
maintenance, requiring regular
inspections and maintenance.
1. Perform catch basin
cleaning
1. Weekly 1. Number of catch
basins cleaned
2. Perform street
sweeping
2. Weekly 2. Miles of roadway
swept
3. Verify, document, and
prioritize maintenance
activities identified by
inspections or citizen
reports.
3. Continuously, as
potential maintenance
actives are identified.
3. Number of work
orders completed.

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3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to manage municipally-owned, operated, and/or maintained structural SCMs that are installed for compliance
with the permittee’s post-construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of SCMs, perform SCM
inspections and maintenance, and shall establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#39. Inventory of Municipal structural SCMs
Development and maintenance of
municipally owned or operated SCM
installed for compliance with the
permittee’s post-construction
ordinance
1. Maintain inventory of
all municipally owned
SCMs.
1. Annual 1. Number of
municipally owned
SCMs in inventory
2. Update as necessitated
by new City
development
2. As required 2. Number of updates to
list.
3. Maintain and
implement an O&M
program for municipally
owned or maintained
SMCs.
3. As required 3. Yes/no/Status
#40. SCM Inspections and Maintenance
Performance and documentation of
regular inspection and maintenance
of municipally owned structural
SCMs. Addition of municipally
owned SCMs to MS4 Map.
1. Update map when new
City-owned SCMs are
constructed.
1. Annually 2. Note annually whether
new City-owned SCMs
were added. If any are
added, not number and
type added as well as
number and type of
SCMs mapped to date.
2. Maintain NC SCM
Inspections and
Maintenance
Certification for
appropriate personnel.
2. Continuously 2. Number of staff
members with active
certification.
3. Maintain and
implement an O&M
program for municipally
owned or maintained
SMCs.
3. As required 3. Yes/no/Status
4. Inspect each device
using SCM inspection
form
4. Annually 4. Number of SCMs
inspected, number
passing inspection,
number requiring
maintenance.
5. Perform maintenance
tasks identified in
inspections
5. As required. 5. Number of SCMs
maintained
6. Develop tracking
document
6. Permit year 2 6. Yes/no/status

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3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine
pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and
applicator certifications.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#41. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Applicator training
Training of City staff who apply
landscape chemicals in order to
minimize water quality impacts from
pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
1. Maintain Right-of-
Way Pest Control and
Ornamental & Turf
1. Annual 1. Number of licensed
staff with licensure type
2. Provide staff training
on pollution prevention
and chemical use,
storage, and handling.
2. Annually 2. Number of staff
trained, date, and topics
covered.

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Ref.
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and
equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES
industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to staff,
perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#42. NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance
Ensure that NPDES industrial permit
compliance occurs at all applicable
municipally owned sites.
1. Establish NPDES
industrial permit tracking
mechanism to document
list of municipally owned
facilities with permit,
permit expiration dates,
and inspections.
1. Permit year 1 1. Yes/no/status
2. Maintain list of
NPDES industrial
permits.
2. Annually 2. Number of NPDES
industrial permits
3. Perform facility
inspections for
compliance with permit
3. Annually 3. Number of inspections
performed
#43. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection
Routine inspections as part of general
facility inspections to ensure that
vehicle and equipment facilities are
following proper procedures to
minimize water quality impacts from
vehicle equipment cleaning and
maintenance.
1. Develop inspection
checklist
1. Permit year 1 1. Yes/no/status
2. Perform inspections
using inspection
checklist and notify
facility manager of any
corrective actions
required.
2. Bi-annually 2. Number of inspections
3.Perform re-inspections
of any facility that
required corrective
action
3. As required by
corrective actions issued
3. Number of facilities
requiring corrective
action, number of
resolutions.
#44. Staff Training
Provide general stormwater
awareness training and pollution
prevention training to employees
working in vehicle maintenance and
cleaning areas.
1. See BMP No. 37 1. See BMP No. 37 1. See BMP No. 37

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3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally-owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the
permittee’s corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid
pollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#45 Street Sweeping
Street sweeping following a regular
schedule in order to reduce pollutants
from City owned and maintained
streets.
1. Implement optimized
routes, schedule, and
plan.
1. Annually 1. Total number of street
miles swept.
#46 Leaf Collection
Periodic collection of leaves from
residential and public areas to reduce
pollutants and clogging of storm
system inlets
1. Implement optimized
routes, schedule, and
plan.
1. Annually 1. Volume of leaves
collected (tons)
#47 Vehicle Spill Cleanup
An organized vehicle spill cleanup
response to prevent pollutants from
vehicular accidents from entering the
storm drain system.
1 Maintain spill response
procedures (See BMP
No. 35)
1. See BMP No. 35 1. See BMP No. 35

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