NCS000482_Monroe MS4 Permit Renewal Application Attachment_20210818

City of Monroe, North Carolina

Stormwater Management
Program Report

Prepared By:
The City of Monroe Engineering Department

October 2011
Review and Updates:
December 2013
December 2014
April 2016
August 2021
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Table of Contents

Page
1. Storm Sewer System Information ………………………………………………………………………… 4

1.1 Population Served …………………………………………………………………………………. 4
1.2 Growth Rate ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Area ……………………………………………………………… 4
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System …………………………………………………………………………. 4
1.5 Land Use Composition Elements ……………………………………………………………….… 4
1.6 TMDL Identification ………………………………………………………………………………. 4

2. Receiving Streams …………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 5

3. Existing Water Quality Programs …………………………………………………………………………. 7

3.1 Local Programs ……………..………………………………………………………………….….. 7
3.2 State Programs …………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

4. Permitting Information …………………………………………………………………………………….. 8

4.1 Responsible Party Contact List ……………………………………………………………………. 8
4.2 Organizational Chart ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11
4.3 Signing Official …………………………………………………………………………………….. 13

5. Co-Permitting Information ………………………………………………………………………………... 13

6. Reliance on Other Government Entity to Satisfy One or More Permit Obligations …………………. 13

7. Stormwater Program Management Plan …………………………………………………………………. 13

7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts …………………………………………. 13
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table …………………………………………………………………….. 13
7.1.2 Target Audience ………………………………………………………………………….. 13
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources …………………….…………………………………………… 14
7.1.4 Outreach Program …………………………….………………………………………….. 14
7.1.5 Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………... 14
7.2 Public Involvement and Outreach …………………………………………………………………. 14
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table ……………………………………………………………………. 14
7.2.2 Target Audience ………………………………………….………………………………. 14
7.2.3 Participation Program …………………………………………………………………….. 15
7.2.4 Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………... 15
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ……………………………………………………….. 15
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table …………………………………………………………………….. 15
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map ………………………………………………………………... 15
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism …………………………………………………………………… 15
7.3.4 Enforcement ……………………………………………………………….…… ……….. 15
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination ………………………………………………….…………….. 16
7.3.5.1 Procedures for Locating Priority Areas ………………...……………………….. 16
7.3.5.2 Procedure for Tracing the Source of the Illicit Discharge ……………………… 16
7.3.5.3 Procedures for Removing the Source of the Illicit Connection ………………… 16
7.3.5.4 Procedures for Evaluation of Illicit Connection and Discharge Component …... 16
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges ……………………………………………………………… 17
7.3.7 Outreach ………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
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7.3.8 Staff Training …………………………………………………………………………….. 17
7.3.9 Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………… 17
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control …………………………………………………….. 18
7.4.1 BMP Summary Table …………………………………………………………………….. 18
7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism …………………………………………………………………… 18
7.4.3 Plan Reviews ……………………………………………………………………………... 18
7.4.4 Enforcement ………………………………………………………………………………. 18
7.4.5 Inspections ………………………………………………………………………………... 18
7.4.6 Public Information ………………………………………………………………………... 19
7.4.7 Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………… 19
7.5 Post-Development Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment ………… 19
7.5.7 BMP Summary Table ……………………………………………………………………. 19
7.5.8 Non-Structural BMP’s …………………………………………………………………… 19
7.5.9 Structural SCM’s …………………………………………………………………………. 19
7.5.10 Regulatory Mechanism …………………………………………………………………… 20
7.5.11 Operation and Maintenance ………………………………………………………………. 20
7.5.12 Natural Resource Protection ……………………………………………………………… 20
7.5.13 Open Space Protection …………………………………………………………………… 20
7.5.14 Tree Preservation ………………………………………………………………………… 20
7.5.15 Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure ……………………………………… 20
7.5.16 Mixed-Use Development …………………………………………………………………. 20
7.5.17 Street Design …………………………………………………………………………….... 20
7.5.18 Reduce Parking Requirements ……………………………………………………………. 21
7.5.19 Minimizing Stormwater from Parking Lot ……………………………………………….. 21
7.5.20 Green Infrastructure Practices ……………………………………………………………. 21
7.5.21 Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………… 21
7.6 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ……………………………. 21
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table ……………………………………………………………………. 21
7.6.2 Affected Operations ………………………………………………………………………. 22
7.6.3 Training …………………………………………………………………………………… 24
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections ……………………………………………………………... 24
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations …………………………………………………………………….. 24
7.6.6 Waste Disposal …………………………………………………………………………… 24
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects ……………………………………………………………… 25
7.6.8 Existing Ordinances ……………………………………………………………………… 25
7.6.9 Evaluation ……………………………………………………………………………….. 25
8.0 Contract Operations………………………………………………………………………..……….. 25

Appendix A – BMP Summary Table …………………………………………………………………………... 26

Appendix B – Erosion and Sedimentation Control …………………………………………………………….. 32

Appendix C – Stormwater Management Ordinance …………….…………………………………………..….. 33

Appendix D – Sanitary Sewer Connections …………………………………………………………………….. 34

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City of Monroe
Stormwater Management Program Report

1. Storm Sewer System Information

1.1 Population Served
Permanent Population: 35,311
Seasonal: 0
Basis of Information: NC Office of Budget and Management

1.2 Growth Rate: 3.5% Annual

1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
Municipal: 31.04 square miles
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction: 9.5 ± square miles

1.4 MS4 Conveyance System: The City of Monroe Stormwater System consists of a
combination of piping, ditches, and sheet flow. Within the City of Monroe are located
two water supply watersheds feeding two lakes – Lake Lee, classified as a WS-IV
watershed, and Lake Twitty, classified as a WS-III watershed. The City of Monroe’s
Stormwater Management Ordinance requires structural SCM’s on all new development
and redevelopment sites to control the stormwater discharge quality and quantity
leaving the site.

1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates:
Residential: 40%
Commercial: 30%
Industrial: 15%
Open Space: 15%

1.6 TMDL Identification:
No TMDL allocation presently exists for any streams within the City of Monroe
(aside from the statewide TMDL for Mercury).

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2. Receiving Streams
- Primary Streams Table 1.
Receiving Stream
Name Stream Segment
Water
Quality
Classific
ation
* Use
Support
Rating
Water Quality
Issues
IR
category
(2020)
Yadkin River Basin
Richardson Creek
(Lake Lee)
13-17-36-(3.5)
Entire Reservoir
106.4 FW Acres
WS-IV;
CA I
Chlorophyll a (40
µg/l, AL, NC)

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Richardson Creek
13-17-36-(5)a1a
From Monroe Water Supply Dam
(Lake Lee) to Stewarts Creek
6.4 FW Miles C
C I Benthos Fair (NAR,
AL, FW) 5
Richardson Creek
(Lake Monroe)
13-17-36-4-(2)
From a point 0.6 mile upstream of
Buck Creek to Richardson Creek
38.7 FW Acres
WS-IV;
CA I
Chlorophyll a (40
µg/l, AL, NC)

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Richardson Creek
(Lake Monroe) **
13-17-36-4-(0.5)
From source to a point 0.6 mile
upstream of Buck Branch
77.1 FW Acres
WS-IV I
Chlorophyll a (40
µg/l, AL, NC)

5
South Fork
Crooked Creek
13-17-20-2B
From source to SR 1515 to Crooked
Creek

C I
Benthos Poor (Nar,
AL, FW)

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5
Stewarts Creek
13-17-36-9-(1)
From source to a point 0.4 mile
downstream of mouth of Stumplick
Branch
8.3 FW Miles

WS-III I Benthos Fair (NAR,
AL, FW) 5
Stewarts Creek
(Lake Twitty)
13-17-36-9-(4.5)
From a point 0.4 mile downstream of
mouth of Stumplick Branch to Union
County SR1681 (City of Monroe
Intake supply)
131.1 FW acres
WS-III;
CA I
Chlorophyll a (40
µg/l, AL, NC)

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Bearskin Creek
13-17-36-6
Source to Richardson
9.7 miles
C ND
Horsepen Branch 13-17-36-6-1 C ND
Camp Branch 13-17-36-6-2 C ND
Dry Fork 13-17-36-6-3 C ND
East Fork Stewarts
Creek 13-17-36-9-2 WS-III ND
Lick Branch 13-17-36-9-3 WS-III ND
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Stumplick Branch 13-17-36-9-4 WS-III ND
Catawba River Basin
East Fork – 12 Mile
Creek ,Tributary 3 Unknown C ND
East Fork – 12 Mile
Creek, Tributary 5 Unknown C ND

* NR = Not Rated
* ND = Not Determined
* I = Impaired, Category 5
** not within City Limits
3a Not Rated Parameter assessment is Not Rated due to insufficient or inconclusive data.
4t Impaired Parameter assessment is impaired and there is an approved TMDL for the parameter
Exceeding Criteria, approved TMDL for assessed parameter
5 Impaired Parameter assessment is impaired and a TMDL development is required for the parameter
Exceeding Criteria, no approved TMDL in place for assessed parameter

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3. Existing Water Quality Programs

3.1 Local Programs

3.1(a) Stormwater Management Ordinance

The City of Monroe administers a Stormwater Management Ordinance to control
stormwater pollutants as well as increased stormwater volume and velocity from new
development and redevelopment sites so that water quality is protected and downstream
flooding is reduced. The ordinance requires a stormwater control measure (SCM) for
all development and redevelopment within the corporate limits or in the extraterritorial
jurisdictions within the City of Monroe. Zoning requirements also require buffers
along designated streams to help retain stream water quality along developing sites.

3.1(b) Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program

The City of Monroe was delegated the responsibility of administering its own Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Program in June 2002. The policy parallels the State of
North Carolina requirements with some modifications which include a maximum of
12,000 s.f. of disturbed area without a grading permit. The City of Monroe enforces
the program through an inspection and plan review process, as well as issuing fines and
citations for violations.

3.1(c) Stormwater System Repair Program

The City of Monroe offers private citizens the opportunity to correct or repair problem
areas on private property due to public runoff. The City provides the necessary labor,
equipment, and repair materials to qualifying projects.

3.2 State Programs

3.2(a) Stormwater Control Measure

Stormwater Control Measure required for post-construction related sites follow the
requirements of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality.

3.2(b) Clean Water Act of 1977

The City of Monroe, in accordance with the Clean Water Act of 1977, requires
Developers/Contractors to acquire Section 401 permits for various activities related to
stream and wetland water quality.

4. Permitting Information

4.1 Responsible Party Contact List

BMP and Measurable
Goals
Contact
Person Position Phone # Fax # Email Address
Public Education and Outreach
1 Distribute brochures to groups and
citizens Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
2 Classroom presentation Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
3 Maintain City website with
stormwater information Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
4 Work with Regional Stormwater
Partnership of the Carolina Chris Costner Stormwater Engineer [phone] [phone] [e-mail]

Public Involvement and Participation
1 Conduct a Public meeting on the
Stormwater Management Plan Sarah McAllister Director of
Engineering [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
2 Organize and Administer a Public
Involvement Program Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
3 Promote and Maintain Stormwater
Hotline Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]

Illicit Discharge and Elimination
1
Train and coordinate with other
departments to report illicit
connections
Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
2
Prepare and distribute brochures
to the public educating them on
illicit connections
Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
3 Provide for public involvement to
report illicit connections Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
4 Identify person to follow-up on
reports Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
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Develop and implement an Illicit
Discharge and Elimination
Program
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail] 88

6 Maintain and update the map of
Stormwater Outfalls Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
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Track and document the
investigation and enforcement of
illicit discharges
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]

Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
1 Sites will comply with City of
Monroe Erosion Control Ordinance Chris Easterly
Land Development
and Infrastructure
Engineer
704-282-4529 [phone] [e-mail]
2 Pre-construction Meeting Sam Starnes Erosion Control
Inspector [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
3 Monthly Site Inspection Sam Starnes Erosion Control
Inspector [phone] [phone] [e-mail]

Post Construction Site Runoff Controls
1
New Development and
Redevelopment sites will abide by
the City of Monroe Stormwater
Management Ordinance and 15A
NCAC 2H.1000
Chris Costner Stormwater Engineer [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
2
Review annual inspection reports
from owners of stormwater
facilities
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
3 Buffers along Streams Chris Costner Stormwater Engineer [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
4 Enforcement Chris Costner Stormwater Engineer [phone] [phone] [e-mail]

Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
1 Maintain inventory of Municipal
owned or operated facilities. Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
2
Supervise implementation and
updating of Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans at City owned
municipal operations
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
3
BMPs to reduce polluted runoff
from Streets, Roads, and Public
parking lot maintenance
Johnny Faulk Streets
Superintendent [phone] [e-mail]
4
O&M for municipal owned or
maintained catch basins and
conveyance systems
Johnny Faulk Streets
Superintendent [phone] [e-mail]

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Maintain list of municipal owned
or maintained structural
stormwater controls measure
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
6 Pesticide, Herbicide and fertilizer
application management Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
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Distribute pollution prevention
training materials for public
facilities
Ellen Dowling Environmental
Educator [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
8
Provide training for those
employees who maintain the
public facilities on proper disposal
procedures and inspection of
public facilities
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
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Prevent or minimize
contamination of stormwater
runoff form areas used for vehicle
and equipment cleaning
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]
10
Evaluate spill response program
and determine effectiveness on
minimizing impacts on
stormwater quality
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
[phone] [phone] [e-mail]

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4.2 Organizational Chart:
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Director of
Engineering
Land Development
& Infrastructure
Engineer
Erosion Control
Plan Review
Construction
Inspector II
Erosion Control
Inspector (Eng.
Tech. II)
Infrastructure
Technician (Eng.
Tech. II)
Plat Review /
Addressing (Eng.
Tech. I
Stormwater
Engineer
Stormwater
Engineering
Associate
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
Stormwater
Engineering
Tech. II
Stormwater
Engineering
Tech. II
Environmental
Educator
Solid Waste
Coordinator
Solid Waste
Technician
Street
Superintendent
Crew Leader II
Stormwater
Maintenance
Equipment
Operator II
Equipment
Operator I
Stormwater
Maintenance
Worker II
Street Sweeper
Stormwater
Maintenance
Worker II
Street Sweeper
Stormwater
Maintenance
Worker II
Crew Leader I
Special Projects
Equipment
Operator II
Street
Maintenance
Worker II
Street
Maintenance
Worker II
Crew Leader I
Concrete
Equipment
Operator II
Concrete Finisher
Concrete Finisher
Crew Leader II
Asphalt
Maintenance
Equipment
Operator I
Street
Maintenance
Worker II
Street
Maintenance
Worker II
Crew Leader II
Asphalt
Reclamation
Equipment
Operator I
Street
Maintenance
Worker II
Street
Maintenance
Worker II
Administrative
Assistant II
Street Sign
Specialist
Administrative
Assistant II
GIS –
Engineering
Technician II
Engineering Department
Organizational Chart
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4.3 Signing Official:

Ranking Elected Official: Mayor
Name: Bobby G. Kilgore
The City Charter of the City of Monroe designates the Mayor as the official
head of the City government.

4.4 Duly Authorized Representative:

N/A

5. Co-Permitting Information (if applicable)

N/A

6. Reliance on Other Government Entity to Satisfy One or More Permit Obligations

None

7. Stormwater Management Program Plan

7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts

7.1.1 BMP Summary Table (See Appendix A for Further Information)

1.) Distribute brochures to groups and citizens at various events
including neighborhood meetings and public events

2.) Present storm water information to students and teachers

3.) Maintain City website with stormwater information

4.) Continue to work with Regional Stormwater Partnership of the
Carolinas to promote good stormwater practices at both the local
and regional levels.

7.1.2 Target Audience: The target audience for this measure will be the
general public ranging from homeowners to students to business
owners. The Spanish-speaking and other non-English speaking
communities will be included as well.

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7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources:

1.) Oils and Greases: Petroleum products can suffocate living
organisms and cause harmful secondary chemical compounds, as
well as clog sewer lines and harm equipment.

2.) Trash: Trash can clog sewer lines and cause hazardous water
blockages.

3.) Sediment: Sediment can clog storm pipes and suffocate wildlife in
the creeks and streams by invading the gills of fish and destroying
habitat areas.

4.) Herbicides/Pesticides: Specific chemicals are toxic to different
species of wildlife and plant life. Runoff into the storm system can
carry these chemicals into the streams and creeks.

5.) Nutrients: Excess nutrient can cause algae and bacteria blooms in
our lakes and streams. Algae will consume oxygen, increase
turbidity in the water body and eventually die along with the fish
and other aquatic life that need oxygen to live. In addition, excess
nutrient can lead to taste and odor in the drinking water.

7.1.4 Outreach Program: Information concerning public education will be
distributed at neighborhood meetings, classroom presentations, public
events, by word-of-mouth, fliers, brochures and the City’s website.
The number of citizens reached by these methods is expected to be in
the order of 1,000 people at neighborhood meetings and public events
and 15,000 people with utility billing.

7.1.5 Evaluation: A count of the number of people that attend educational
events of the effectiveness of the program. In addition, positive
response from the general public includes citizens.

7.2 Public Involvement and Participation

7.2.1 BMP Summary Table (See Appendix A for Further Information)

1.) Conduct a Public Meeting on the Stormwater Management Plan

2.) Maintain and promote the stormwater Hotline

3.) Coordinate volunteer community involvement programs
a. Storm Drain Marking
b. Adopt-A-Stream Program
c. Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
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7.2.2. Target Audience: The general public will be the target audience.
Civic groups will be encouraged to participate, as well as any other
concerned citizens group.

7.2.3 Participation Program: A public meeting will be held by the Public
Enterprise Committee to allow the general public to comment on the
Stormwater Management Plan and the associated program. Civic and
neighborhood group members will be encouraged to volunteer to
participate. They will also be encouraged to get involved in the
various volunteer programs.

7.2.4 Evaluation: Attendance and involvement in various stormwater
events and volunteer programs will gauge the effectiveness of the
measure.

7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

7.3.1 BMP Summary Table (See Appendix A for Further Information)

1.) Train and coordinate with other departments to report illicit
connections.
2.) Continue to distribute brochures to the public educating them on
illicit connections.
3.) Continue to provide for public involvement to report illicit
connections.
4.) Develop and implement a program to conduct dry weather flow
Illicit Discharge detection program.

7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map: The City of Monroe currently has maps
depicting the location of storm sewer system pipes and appurtenances
in a GIS format. The maps also indicate creek and stream names. The
maps were developed utilizing a GPS surveying system. As new
systems are added or existing systems are amended, the map will be
updated utilizing the GPS surveying system.

7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism and Annual Review: The City of Monroe
will continue to use the existing Section 159-701 Illicit Discharges and
Connections of the Stormwater Management ordinance that addresses
cross connections and discharges into the stormwater system.

7.3.4 Enforcement: The Section 159-701 Illicit Discharges and
Connections of the Stormwater Management ordinance makes it a
violation to cause or allow the discharge, emission, disposal, pouring,
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pumping, or connect directly or indirectly to any stormwater
conveyance, the waters of the State, or upon the land in any manner
for purposes of discharging anything other than stormwater runoff into
the system. The language in the ordinance contains, as a minimum,
that a notification will be issued to the owner outlining the procedures
for remediation and consequences for non-compliance.

7.3.5 Detection and Elimination: The City will continue to use existing
City personnel, citizens and civic groups to detect illegal discharges
and connections to stormwater conveyance systems through the Illicit
Discharges and Connections program. Inspections and evaluations
will be conducted during dry weather periods when illegal flows will
be most obvious, or in response to reports received from city personnel
or the general public.

7.3.5.1 Procedures for Locating Priority Areas: Those areas
where parcels are not yet connected to public sewer and depend upon
septic systems will be examined on maps. Inspection of older existing
sanitary sewer lines by the Water Resources Department will help
identify those areas where a potential for cross contamination could
occur. The public at large will be provided the ability to report illicit
connections. Employees will be trained in the use of detection
methods.

7.3.5.2 Procedures for Tracing the Source of the Illicit
Discharge: The City will use various methods to trace the source of
the illicit discharge including but not limited to visual inspection, field
screening, and TV the stormwater system as required.

7.3.5.3 Procedures for Removing the Source of the Illicit
Discharge: The Illicit Discharges and Connections ordinance gives
the City the authority to remove illegal connections and discharges.
City employees are given the authority to enter upon private property
for purposes of inspection and empowered to issue fines and Notice of
Violations.

7.3.5.4 Procedures for Evaluation of Illicit Connection and
Discharge Component: An annual review of the illicit connection
detection program by City staff will gauge its effectiveness. The
effectiveness will be measured by comparing the number and type of
illicit connection identified and corrected during the reporting period.

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7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges:

Activity Allowed Not Allowed
Water Line Sampling and Flushing X
Landscape Irrigation X
Diverted Stream Flows X
Rising Ground Water X
Uncontaminated Ground Water Infiltration * X
Uncontaminated pumped ground water X
Discharges from Potable Water Sources X
Foundation Drains X
Air Conditioning Condensation X
Irrigation Water ** X
Springs X
Water from Crawlspace Pumps X
Footing Drains X
Lawn Watering X
Individual Residential & Charity Car Washing X
Flows from Riparian Habitats & Wetlands X
Dechlorinated Swimming Pool Discharges X
Street Wash Water X
Flows from Emergency Fire Fighting X
* As defined at 40 CFR §35.2005(20)
** Does not include reclaimed water as defined at 15A NCAC 2H .0200

7.3.7 Outreach: The public will be notified through the Public Education
and Outreach Program about the hazards and potential effects of illegal
connections. Internal training programs for City employees will be
presented via the Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping Program.

7.3.8 Staff Training: Internal training programs for City employees will be
presented via the Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping Program.
As part of the internal training program, City employees will be
informed on what City Department to call to report any illicit
discharge or connection.

7.3.9 Evaluation: Measurement of the success of this program will be
defined by the quality and quantity of the stormwater at the outfalls. A
secondary measurement will be the number of illicit connections
discovered and removed.
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7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

7.4.1 BMP Summary Table: See Appendix A.

7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism: Per the City of Monroe Ordinance, Title
XV: Land Usage, Chapter 158: Erosion and Sedimentation Control, a
grading permit is required for sites disturbing an area equal to12,000
s.f. or more. The City of Monroe was delegated in June 2002 to
review and enforce its own Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Program. Copies are attached in Appendix B.

7.4.3 Plan Reviews: A grading plan for the site is prepared by a qualified
professional and presented to the City of Monroe for review of erosion
control measures. Site plans are also given to the Planning and
Development Department for review of required natural buffers along
streams, if applicable. Nonresidential sites disturbing 12,000 s.f. or
more of area are required to obtain a grading permit. While residential
sites disturbing one acre or more are required to obtain a grading
permit. Single-family lot disturbing less than 1 acre must submit a
Maintenance Agreement. Non-residential sites disturbing less than
12,000 sf. must submit a non-residential Installation and Maintenance
Agreement.

7.4.4 Enforcement: The current Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance provides for penalties to be assessed when site inspections
reveal violations. If a site is in violation, a Notice of Violation is sent
to the responsible party explaining the violation, which contains a
remedy date by which corrections are to be made, and a warning that
failure to comply can result in civil or criminal penalties.

7.4.5 Inspections: Construction sites are inspected as required. Those sites
disturbing the greatest area and could pose a threat to adjoining
streams and creeks are inspected first and more often. Commercial
sites are inspected at least once per month or more frequently
depending upon site deficiencies and rainfall events. Items are
inspected as presented on the approved erosion control plan and, if
needed, revision may be required to the approved plans and initiation
of the revision for compliance.

7.4.6 Public Information: The Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance was presented to City Council for approval and open to
public discussion. As new amendments are made, the public will have
the opportunity to comment.

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7.4.7 Evaluation: The success of this program will be measured by the
number of projects with sediment leaving the construction sites and the
number of Notice of Violation (N.O. V.) issued and fines levied.

7.5 Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls

7.5.1 A copy of the City of Monroe Stormwater Management Ordinance is
attached. See Appendix C.

7.5.2 Maintenance requirements of the SCM’s are included in the
Stormwater Management Ordinance. See Appendix C.

7.5.3 The City of Monroe owns and maintains its own wastewater collection
system with non-sewered areas served by septic systems, as per City of
Monroe Ordinance Title V, Chap. 52, § 52.010. See Appendix D.

7.5.4 No surface waters within the City of Monroe drain into SA waters.

7.5.5 No surface waters within the City of Monroe drain into TR waters.

7.5.6 No surface waters within the City of Monroe drain into Nutrient
Sensitive waters.

7.5.7 BMP Summary Table: See Appendix A.

7.5.8 Non-Structural BMP’s:

7.5.8.1 Zoning Ordinances for land development requires that
proper vegetative buffers be placed or existing ones be maintained,
along designated streams. Other measures include requirements for
open space and landscaped areas in commercial and multi-family
projects.

7.5.8.2 Interconnectivity of impervious surfaces is discouraged by
requiring internal landscaped areas within project sites.

7.5.8.3 Conduct developer/contractor forums to address concerns
with construction, inspection and long term maintenance of structural
best management practices.

7.5.9 Structural SCM’s:

7.5.9.1 Current water quality practices allow the use of wet
detention ponds, in addition to those contained in the “Stormwater
Design” manual by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
(NC DEQ).
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7.5.10 Regulatory Mechanism: In October 2007, the City of Monroe
adopted a Stormwater Management ordinance that addresses post-
construction runoff from new development and redevelopment.
Attached is a copy of the City of Monroe Stormwater Management
Ordinance. See Appendix B.

7.5.11 Operation and Maintenance: Permitted SCM’s will be inspected
annually by the owner and / or his representative and a report prepared
by a qualified professional shall be submitted to the City of Monroe
Engineering Department.

7.5.12 Natural Resource Protection: Land Development Plan requires a
50-foot undisturbed buffer along all perennial and intermittent streams
in conditional districts and a 35-foot undisturbed buffer along all other
perennial and intermittent streams.

7.5.13 Open Space Protection: Zoning Ordinances for land development
requires that12.5% of the gross area of the development tract be
dedicated to open space.

7.5.14 Tree Preservation:
7.5.14.1 Section 156.221 Tree Preservation in the Zoning
Ordinances for land development requires that deciduous and
evergreen trees be preserved to the greatest extent possible.

7.5.14.2 Section 156.221 Tree Preservation in the Zoning
Ordinances for land development requires that a tree preservation plan
be submitted prior to any land disturbing activities. The tree
preservation ordinances include a section on tree protection and
preservation during construction.

7.5.15 Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure: Land
Development Plan encourages industries to locate in areas already
served by adequate infrastructure, such as sewer, water, natural gas,
and roads.

7.5.16 Mixed-Use Development: Land Development Plan map and
Downtown Master Plan for the Downtown Area designate specific
areas of the city for Mixed-Use Development.

7.5.17 Street Design: The Unified Development Ordinance and Land
Development Plan encourage rear garages and alleys.

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7.5.18 Reduced Parking Requirements: The developer/builder is to
determine the required parking spaces according to the Land
Development Plan and the Unified Development Ordinance.

7.5.19 Minimizing Stormwater From Parking Lot: The Unified
Development Ordinance requires landscaped planted areas within or
adjacent to the parking area as tree islands, at the end of parking bays,
inside seven (7) foot wide or greater medians, or between rows of cars.

7.5.20 Green Infrastructure Practices: Stormwater Management
application and plans are required to be submitted prior to an applicant
receiving their Erosion and Sediment Control permit. In addition, a
developer/builder cannot receive their Certificate of Occupancy until
Stormwater Management requirements are met including but not
limited to stormwater maintenance agreement(s), stormwater control
measure(s), as-built and post-construction checklist.

7.5.21 Evaluation: The effectiveness of this measure will be determined by
the success of obtaining a higher degree of water quality in the lakes
and streams.

7.5.21 Enforcement: Notice of violations are tracked.

7.6 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

7.6.1 BMP Summary Table. See Appendix A.

1) Distribute pollution prevention training materials to those employees who
maintain the public facilities on the principals of good housekeeping and
how improper maintenance can be detrimental to the waterways.
2) Provide training for those employees who maintain the storm sewer
systems with emphasis on disposal of sediments and other solids removed
from the systems.
3) Provide training on the use of herbicides and other chemicals and how
they can enter the storm systems through improper application.
4) Inspect street operations facility to ensure that all stored chemicals are
properly contained and any spill potential is minimized.
5) Inform vendors with City contracts to practice good site housekeeping.
6) Review the current spill response program for its effectiveness and adjust
accordingly.
7) Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the street sweeping program and
adjust accordingly.
8) Review municipality owned or operated regulated industrial activities.

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7.6.2 Affected Operations:

Major Significant Facilities
Major Significant Facilities

No. Name Comments
1 Street Division Center
2 Landscape Maintenance facility
3 Operations Center & City Garage
4 Fire Stations Five stations
5 Fire training center
6 Energy Services
7 Monroe Country Club and driving range
8 Water Treatment Plant
9 Monroe Aquatic and Fitness Center
10 Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport
11 Wastewater Treatment Plant

Minor facilities

No. Name Comments
1 Belk Tonawanda Park
2 Creft Park
3 Dickerson Park
4 Don Griffin Park (Jaycee Park)
5 Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center
6 J. Ray Shute Center
7 Old Armory Community Center
8 Parks William Complex
9 Sunset Park
10 Sutton Park
11 Winchester Center
12 Gateway Park
13 Lake Twitty Boathouse
14 Lake Lee Boathouse
15 Lake Monroe
16 Sunset Cemetery
17 Hillcrest Cemetery
17 Police Shooting Range
18 Gasoline Fueling Facility

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Parking Lots only

No. Name Comments
1 City Hall
2 Hotel Joffree Parking Lot
3 Church Street Parking lot (Correll & the Bank)
4 Church Street Parking Lot (RR Tracks)
5 Customer Service
6 Main Street Parking Lot (Belk)
7 Main Street Parking Lot (Correll)
8 Parking Lot at Hayne & Crowell
9 Parking Lot at Franklin & Church
10 Parking Lot on Morgan at Hayne St
11 Old City Hall
12 Science Center
13 Dowd Center Theater
14 Fire / Police Station

Minor Facilities

No. Name Comments
1 Sewer Pump Stations:
Stitt Street
Stewarts Creek
East Avenue
Alda Drive
Sunset Lane
Charlotte Ave
Tower Industrial
Unionville Indian Trial Rd & Rocky
River
Hillsdale
Euclid St.
Buckhill
200 South
Myers Meadows
Bakers
Typar
200 North
Glendalough
Kimberly Ct

2 Electric Substations:
601 S
Camp Sutton
Goldmine Road
Hale Coan Substation

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Airport (by Allvac) Allvac 1
Bakers (inside Allvac) Allvac 2
Icemorlee Police Substation
Maurice St. Police Substation
3 Gas Facilities
Morgan Mill Site 150 and 160
City Gate Station

4 Water Tanks:
Airport
Camp Sutton
Goldmine Rd.
Nelson heights
Patten Ave.
Rocky River

7.6.3 Training: An employee training video will be utilized to emphasize
best management practices. Flyers and handouts, along with the City
of Monroe’s Employee Guide to Prevent Stormwater Pollution, will be
distributed to employees emphasizing the need for good housekeeping
practices. Other government training materials will be sought out and
used. Specialty training will be provided on a case-by-case basis
through the use of seminars and other educational opportunities
through outside agencies.

7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections: Street sweeping will constitute the
major thrust toward keeping solid debris from entering the MS4
system, along with solids collection during trash pick-up times.
Uptown streets and sidewalks are swept at least once per week, while
streets with curb and gutter are swept at least 5 times per year and all
other streets at least twice per year. Garbage is collected throughout
the City weekly. Presently, the Street Division inspects and maintains
the storm sewer system after each rainfall event and on as as-needed
basis. The City’s stormwater utility program enables the stormwater
maintenance crews to repair private drainage systems that receive
public runoff. All tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and other equipment
related to the distribution of water resources and energy services are
inspected and maintained on a daily or weekly basis by their respective
Department.

7.6.5 Vehicular Operations: City parking lots are swept as needed. Road
salt is stored within a covered storage facility.

7.6.6 Waste Disposal: Solids removed from the MS4 system are
transported to the Street Division Facility for pick up by the solid
waste disposal contractor. Larger loads are transported to the County
transfer station for disposal.
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7.6.7 Flood Management Projects: Flood management projects are
designed with N.C. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources requirements, as well as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
requirements.

7.6.8 Existing Ordinances: The following City ordinances were identified
as having impacts on water quality:

1) Title XV, § 158.05 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control
2) Title VII, § 71.20 – Spilling or Tracking of Crushed Rock, Dirt,
Garbage, Liquids, Trash, and Other Objectionable Material
3) Title IX, Public Health Nuisances
4) Title V, Chapter 55 – Solid Waste
5) Title V, Chapter 52 – Waste Water
6) Title V, Chapter 53 – Water Distribution System

7.6.9 Evaluation: The success of this measure will be evaluated through
the responsiveness of the employees to new BMP’s. Documentation
of activities related to housekeeping practices will measure the extent
of the program.

8. Contract Operations

Contract operations including but not limited to solid waste pickup, pesticide
applications, construction contracts include language in the agreement requiring
contractors and subcontractors to meet all Applicable laws. Formal contract
agreements are kept on file in the City Clerk’s office with the respective department
responsible for record retention of all informal agreements.

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Appendix A

B M P S U M M A R Y T A B L E

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1. BMP’s and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach

BMP Measurable Goals Responsible Position
1 Distribute brochures to
groups and citizens
Brochures will also be available at city hall. In addition,
brochures will be available at neighborhood meetings
and city events. The number published and distributed
will be recorded.
Environmental Educator
2 Classroom presentation
Students and teachers will be presented the impacts of
stormwater pollution and what can be done to reduce
impacts. Number of students and teachers presented the
information will be tracked.
Environmental Educator
3 Maintain the City website
Maintain the City website to include information on
stormwater related issues, phone numbers to use for
incident reporting and current stormwater activities
taking place. A counter will be used to track the number
of requests or hits.
Environmental Educator
4 Regional Stormwater
Partnership of the Carolina
Continue to work the Regional Stormwater Partnership
of the Carolina to promote good stormwater practices at
both the local and regional level.
Stormwater Engineer

2. Public Involvement and Participation

BMP Measurable Goals Responsible Position
1
Conduct a Public Meeting
on the Stormwater
Management Program
Provide public an opportunity to comment on the
Stormwater Management Program Engineering Director
2 Public Enterprise
Committee
Utilize the Public Enterprise Committee for input on
stormwater issues and the stormwater management
program.
City Council
3
Continue to administer the
Public Involvement and
Participation Program(s)
Continue to provide an opportunity for civic and
volunteer group to participate in the Storm Drain
Marker program.

Promote the Adopt-A-Stream program and coordinate
creek clean-ups.

Develop and coordinate a local Volunteer Water
Monitoring Program
Environmental Educator
4 Promote and Maintain
Stormwater Hotline
Promote and maintain Stormwater Hotline for public
input and reporting. Environmental Educator

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3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

BMP Measurable Goals Responsible Position
1
Train and coordinate with
other departments to report
illicit connections
Distribute information to other City departments
outlining the methods used to detect and identify illicit
connections
Environmental Educator
2
Distribute brochures to the
public to educate them on
illicit connections
Notification to the public via brochures outlining illicit
connections. A count of the quantity sent out will
indicate the BMP’s effectiveness.
Environmental Educator
3
Provide for public
involvement to report illicit
connections
Continue to provide the public with a means of
reporting illicit connections or illegal dumping activities
via telephone and/or the city webpage
Stormwater Compliance
Coordinator
4 Identify person to follow-
up on reports
Continue to provide an annual report outlining the
amount of reported and identified illicit connections
Stormwater Compliance
Coordinator
5
Develop and implement an
Illicit Discharge and
Elimination program
Develop a program to inspect outfalls, and identify and
eliminate Illicit Discharges.
Stormwater Compliance
Coordinator

4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

BMP Measurable Goals Responsible Position
1
Sites will comply with the
City of Monroe Erosion and
Sedimentation Control
Ordinance
Require construction site operators to implement
erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and
provides actions to ensure compliance.
Land Development &
Infrastructure Engineer
2 A Pre-Construction meeting
will be held for each site
A Pre-Construction meeting will be held with City staff
and Financial Responsible person and/or their
representative(s)
Erosion Control Inspector
3 Monthly Site Inspection
A monthly site inspection will be held with City’s
Erosion Control Specialist and Financial Responsible
person and/or their representative(s)
Erosion Control Inspector

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5. Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment

BMP Measurable Goals Responsible Position
1
New developed and
redeveloped sites will abide
by the City’s Stormwater
Management ordinance and
15A NCAC 2H.1000
All new developed and redeveloped sites must meet
City Stormwater Management Ordinance requirements
for water quality and quantity
Stormwater Engineer
2
Ensure property owner(s)
are maintaining the
Stormwater Facilities on
their site
Maintain an inventory of SCMs. Review annual
inspection report submitted from owners of stormwater
facilities
Stormwater Engineer
3 Stream Buffers
Assist Water Resources Department and Planning and
Development with ensuring that buffers are protected
along all perennial and intermittent streams
Stormwater Engineer
4 Enforcement Issue and tracking of Notice of Violations Stormwater Engineer

6. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

BMP Measurable Goals Responsible Position
1
Maintain inventory of
Municipal owned or
operated facilities.
Review and update the list of municipal facilities on an
annual basis.
Stormwater Compliance
Coordinator
2
Review of municipality
owned or operated
regulated industrial
activities, and development
of Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans.
(O&M Plan)
Conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a
Phase I NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated
by the permittee. Review the following aspects: the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan where one is
required, the timeliness of any monitoring reports
required by the Phase I permit, and the results of
inspections and subsequent follow-up actions at the
facilities.
Stormwater Compliance
Coordinator
3
Review the current Spill
Response Program for its
effectiveness and adjust
accordingly.
Make an annual review of the responses to spills and
evaluate the outcome of each one.
Stormwater Compliance
Coordinator
4
Review the street sweeping
program and adjust
accordingly to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff
from streets, roads and
public parking lots.
Records will be kept of the volume of materials picked
up by the street sweeping equipment and presented in an
annual report.
Streets Superintendent
5
O&M for municipal owned
or maintained catch basins
and conveyance systems
Periodic cleanout of catch basins. Streets Superintendent
6
Maintain list of municipal
owned or maintained
structural SCM for
municipal operations
Keep list of stormwater SCMs along with inspection
records. (see Post Construction Stormwater
Management above)
Stormwater Engineer
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7
O&M for Municipally
owned or maintained
structural controls
Develop and implement an inspection checklist for each
SCM type Stormwater Engineer
8 Staff training
Implement an employee training program for municipal
l employees involved in implementing pollution
prevention and good housekeeping.
Environmental Educator
9
Provide training on the use
of herbicides and other
chemicals and how they
can enter the storm systems
through improper
application
Maintain records of those licensed to apply herbicides.
Provide information on how storm systems receive
runoff from vegetated areas using handouts.
Stormwater Compliance
Coordinator
10
Inspect street operations
facility to ensure that all
stored chemicals are
properly contained and any
spill potential is minimized.
Make a weekly inspection of those areas where
chemicals used in the street operations are properly
stored and secured against spillage.
Street Superintendent
11
Inform vendors with City
contracts to practice good
site housekeeping
Inspect each vendor’s work site in the City and evaluate
the degree of compliance. Stormwater Engineer

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Appendix B

E R O S I O N A N D S E D I M E N T A T I O N C O N T R O L
O R D I N A N C E

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Appendix C

S T O R M W A T E R M A N A G E M E N T O R D I N A N C E

ftp://ftp.monroenc.org/web/eng/Administrative%20Manual%20SWMO%20Download/

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Appendix D

S A N I T A R Y S E W E R S & C O N N E C T I O N S

Monroe Code of Ordinances
Title V Chapter 52 S 52.010

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