NCS000435_Asheville Draft SWMP v1_20190726

Draft Stormwater Management Plan
City of Asheville
NCS000435

July 24, 2019

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 ................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Receiving Waters .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 MS4 Interconnection ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) ....................................................................................... 7
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat ............................................................ 7
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges ....................................................................................................... 7
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges ......................................................................................................... 8
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources ....................................................................................................... 9

PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ................................... 10
4.1 Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Program Funding and Budget ..................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Shared Responsibility ................................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Co-Permittees .............................................................................................................................. 13
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration .......................................................................... 13

PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM ......................................................... 15

PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ........................................... 20

PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM .............................. 23

PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ................................................... 30

PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ........................................ 34

PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ...................... 39

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 Asheville 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 Asheville 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 NCS000435, 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 Asheville and located
within the corporate limits of the City of Asheville.

In preparing this SWMP, the City of Asheville 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 principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
☒ I am a duly authorized representative and have attached the authorization made in writing by a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as:
☒ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
☐ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.

Signature:

Name: Cathy Ball
Title: Assistant City Manager

Signed this ____ day of 20____.

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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION

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

The jurisdictional and MS4 service area for the City of Asheville is 45.73 square miles. The
source of this information is the City of Asheville, Public Works Department, and Asset
Management Division, which updates jurisdictional and geographical boundaries as they occur.

City of Asheville Corporate Limits Map Link

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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping that is available to the public includes approximate locations of pipes, inlets
and catch basins. Map Asheville Link

The City also maintains internal data that includes pipe sizes, material type, elevations, outfalls, curb &
gutter and ditching areas on known systems.

Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 78 %
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 49 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.

3.3 Receiving Waters
The City of Asheville MS4 is located within the French Broad 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

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Receiving Water Name Stream Index /
AU Number
Water Quality
Classification
303(d) Listed
Parameter(s)
of Interest
French Broad River 6-(54.75)b B Fecal Coliform
Ducker Creek 6-63 C
Boring Mill Branch 6-68 C
Dellwood Lake 6-69 C
Dingle Creek 6-71 C
Brown Branch 6-72-1 C
Long Valley Branch (White Creek) (Westerly Lake) 6-75 C
Trent Branch 6-76-10 C
Ragsdale Creek (Lake Ashnoca) 6-76-11 C
Canie Creek 6-76-12 C
Moore Creek 6-76-8 C
Moore Branch 6-77 C
Christian Creek (Davis Lake) 6-78-19 C
Porter Cove Branch 6-78-19-2 C
Grassy Branch 6-78-20 C
Gashes Creek (Cedar Mountain Lake) 6-78-21 C
Haw Creek 6-78-22 C
Sweeten Creek (Busbee Reservoir) 6-78-24 C
Smith Mill Creek 6-79 C
McKinnish Branch 6-79-1 C
Emma Branch 6-79-2 C
Reed Creek 6-80 C
Smith Creek 6-81 C
Linn Cove Creek 6-82-1 C
Rice Branch 6-82-2 C
Wolf Cove 6-82-3 C
Carter Cove 6-82-4 C
Spooks Branch 6-82-5 C
Killian Branch 6-82-6 C
French Broad River 6-(54.75)c B
Beaverdam Creek (Beaver Lake) 6-82 C
Four Mile Branch (Bass Pond) 6-72 C
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth) 6-78-23 B
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth) 6-78-23b B Benthos
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth) 6-78-23a B
Hominy Creek 6-76c C
Hominy Creek 6-76d C
Swannanoa River 6-78b C
Swannanoa River 6-78d C

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3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The City of Asheville MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to
the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above.

3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The City of Asheville currently has no TMDL’s.

3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are 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. Of those species listed, Table 4
summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their
habitat.

Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name Common name Species Group Federal Listing Status
Microhexura Montivaga Spruce-fir moss spider Arachnids Endangered
Alasmidonta Raveneliana Appalachian elktoe Clams Endangered
Geum Radiatum Spreading avens Flowering Plants Endangered
Sagittaria Fasciculata Bunched arrowhead Flowering Plants Endangered
Sarracenia Rubra Ssp. Jonesii Mountain sweet pitcher-plant Flowering Plants Endangered
Solidago Spithamaea Blue Ridge goldenrod Flowering Plants Threatened
Spiraea Virginiana Virginia spiraea Flowering Plants Threatened
Gymnoderma Lineare Rock gnome lichen Lichens Endangered
Myotis Grisescens Gray bat Mammals Endangered
Glaucomys Sabrinus Coloratus Carolina northern flying squirrel Mammals Endangered
Myotis Septentrionalis Northern Long-Eared Bat Mammals Threatened
Clemmys Muhlenbergii Bog turtle Reptiles Threatened

3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The City of Asheville 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.

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Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number Facility Name
NCG080681 Asheville City-Transit Center
NCG080682 Asheville Fleet Management
NCS000435 Asheville City – Small MS4

3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges within the City of Asheville are summarized in
Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not significantly impact
water quality. The City of Asheville has considered residential and charity car washing and street
washing for possible significant water quality impacts.
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 Asheville.
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 considered by the City of Asheville to determine whether they may
significantly impact water quality. Measures to address these target pollutants are provided in Parts 5 of
this SWMP.

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

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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 Asheville is not aware of other
significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area.

The City of Asheville works with Environmental Quality Institute (EQI) for the testing of six stream site
samples within the city. EQI has been developing an on-going water quality database of Western North
Carolina watersheds. The purpose of the research is to continue and expand the long-term monitoring of
stream sites within Buncombe County. The cost is being shared by the Buncombe County Soil & Water
Conservation District (SWCD), Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) and the City of Asheville
Stormwater Services. The major focus of the monitoring is to identify problem areas as well as areas with
high water quality that need to be maintained and to monitor areas where water quality improvement
projects will be taking place. This contract with EQI, offers technical assistance through laboratory
analysis of samples and statistical data analysis of monitoring results. Volunteers take these samples
through EQI Guidelines.

The overall goal of the proposed research is to assess the present water quality of representative streams
and rivers within the City of Asheville. Specific objectives include:
 Analyze water samples from six sites in Asheville for eight chemical parameters monthly, with
this contract it brings the total number of sites being tested currently in Buncombe County to 47;
 Analyze the data statistically for trends between sites (spatial) and trends within sites over time
(temporal); and
 Use the results of the analyses to assess the ability of the streams to support their various current,
intended, and potential uses.

EQI laboratory analyzes all samples for the following parameters; pH, ammonia-nitrogen, nitrate-
nitrogen, orthophosphate, total suspended solids, alkalinity, turbidity, and conductivity.

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. In addition, the City of Asheville 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
Pet Waste Residents, Schools, Parks Public Education & Outreach
Sediment Construction Erosion
Stream Bank Erosion
Construction Site Runoff Control
Car Washing Businesses, Residents Public Education & Outreach

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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Organizational Structure
The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division is the primary agency responsible for managing
the City’s NPDES MS4 stormwater permit, the MS4 system and the SWMP. Implementation of the
requirements within the permit and SWMP activities are coordinated with other applicable City
departments as necessary.

Stormwater Division staff under the direction of the Stormwater Division Manager, is responsible for the
fulfillment of most of the activities discussed in this SWMP. Exceptions to this includes the City’s
Development Services Department, which is the primary department responsible for Development and
Redevelopment Plan Review along with Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.

Public Works Org Chart

Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department
Stormwater Program
Administration
Stormwater Division Manager Amy Deyton, Interim Public Works
SWMP Management Stormwater Quality Specialist
Stormwater Division Manager
Keisha Lipe
Amy Deyton, Interim
Public Works
Public Education &
Outreach
Stormwater Quality Specialist Keisha Lipe Public Works
Public Involvement &
Participation
Stormwater Quality Specialist Keisha Lipe Public Works
Illicit Discharge
Detection &
Elimination
Stormwater Quality Specialist Keisha Lipe Public Works
Construction Site
Runoff Control
Stormwater Supervisor Nancy Watford Development
Services
Post-Construction
Stormwater
Management
Stormwater Supervisor

Nancy Watford Development
Services
Pollution
Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Stormwater Quality Specialist
Other Depts.
Keisha Lipe Public Works

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Municipal Facilities
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Stormwater Quality Specialist
Other Depts.
Keisha Lipe Public Works
Spill Response Program All Depts.
MS4 Operation &
Maintenance Program
SW Operations Manager Tony Chapman Public Works
Municipal SCM
Operation &
Maintenance Program
SW Operations Manager Tony Chapman Public Works
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Fertilizer Management
Program
Labor Crew Supervisor Andrew White, Gene
Ball
Parks & Rec.
Vehicle & Equipment
Cleaning Program
All Depts.
Pavement Management
Program
Streets Division Manager Chad Bandy Public Works
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 Asheville 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.

FY 19-20 BUDGET
Revenues Budget Amount Comments
Soil Erosion Permits & Inspections $348,000 All grading, drainage & erosion control
Stormwater Permits & Inspections $50,000 All Stormwater quality & quantity

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Floodplain Permits & Inspections $12,000
Delinquent & Interest Fee $20,000
Utility Charges $6,152,069 Stormwater Utility Fees
Investments Income $12,000
Sale of Capital Assets $10,000
TOTAL REVENUES = $6,604,069

Expenses Budget Amount Comments
Salaries & Wages $2,397,211
Fringe Benefits $1,038,063
Contracted Services $197,185
Professional Services $150,000
Rental/Lease $74,000 Copiers, Computers & IT charges
Services $25,450 Printing, Advertising & Postage
Maintenance & Operations $540,888 Training, Dues, Supplies, Materials
Other Expenses $58,550 Licenses, Tipping Fees, Recovery
Collection Fees
Street Cut Utility $200,000
Cost Allocations $633,945
Utilities $42,570 Telephone, Cell Phone & Radio Charges
Fleet Mgmt. Charges $229,441
Bank Fees $180.00
Principal payment & Interest $414,383
Interest Expense $74,495

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Transfer to Stormwater Capital $441,231
Ins Bonds $86,477
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,604,069

4.3 Shared Responsibility
The City of Asheville does not share the responsibility to implement any of the six minimum control
measures.

4.4 Co-Permittees
There are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000435 for the City of Asheville

4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The City of Asheville 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
1. 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.
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

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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
1. 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 Asheville will continue to 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
Asheville 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 General Public, Businesses
Pet Waste General Public, Businesses
Sediment Contractors
Car Washing General Public, Businesses
Illicit Discharges General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Illegal Dumping General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Improper Disposal of Waste General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees

The City of Asheville will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach
BMPs.

Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit
Ref. 3.2: 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 document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those elements
implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. Describe target pollutants, likely sources and associated target audiences.
Evaluate the target pollutants, likely
sources, and associated target
audiences likely to have significant
stormwater impacts and why they
were selected. Schools, homeowners,
1. Identify target
pollutants, likely sources
and target audiences
utilizing service request
data. (Year 1)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20)
1. Document target
pollutants, likely sources
and target audiences
identified. Report on the
annual self-assessment.

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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
and businesses shall be included as
target audiences.
2. Review and update
target pollutants, likely
sources and target
audiences as necessary.
(On-going, years 2-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21)
2. Document target
pollutants, likely sources
and target audiences
identified. Report on the
annual self-assessment.
3. Review and update
target pollutants, likely
sources and target
audiences as necessary.
(On-going, years 2-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22)
3. Document target
pollutants, likely sources
and target audiences
identified. Report on the
annual self-assessment.
4. Review and update
target pollutants, likely
sources and target
audiences as necessary.
(On-going, years 2-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23)
4. Document target
pollutants, likely sources
and target audiences
identified. Report on the
annual self-assessment.
5. Review and update
target pollutants, likely
sources and target
audiences as necessary.
(On-going, years 2-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24)
5. Document target
pollutants, likely sources
and target audiences
identified. Report on the
annual self-assessment.
2. Distribute public education materials to identified user groups
Provide educational information to
identified target audiences as likely to
have a significant stormwater impact.
1. Distribute educational
materials at public
events, workshops and
presentations. (On-going
years 1-5).
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20)
1. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of public events
and workshops attended,
presentations conducted
and number of
educational information
distributed to target
audiences.
2. Distribute educational
materials at public
events, workshops and
presentations. (On-going
years 1-5).
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21)
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of public events
and workshops attended,
presentations conducted
and number of
educational information
distributed to target
audiences.
3. Distribute educational
materials at public
events, workshops and
presentations. (On-going
years 1-5).
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22)
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of public events
and workshops attended,
presentations conducted
and number of
educational information
distributed to target
audiences.

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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
4. Distribute educational
materials at public
events, workshops and
presentations. (On-going
years 1-5).
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23)
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of public events
and workshops attended,
presentations conducted
and number of
educational information
distributed to target
audiences.
5. Distribute educational
materials at public
events, workshops and
presentations. (On-going
years 1-5).
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of public events
and workshops attended,
presentations conducted
and number of
educational information
distributed to target
audiences.
Permit
Ref. 3.2.4: Illicit Discharge Educational Information
Measures to provide educational information to municipal employees, businesses and the public of hazards
associated with illicit discharges, illegal dumping, and improper disposal of waste.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. Illicit Discharge Educational Information
Provide educational information to
municipal employees, businesses and
the public of hazards associated with
illicit discharges, illegal dumping,
and improper disposal of waste.
1. Continue to provide
illicit discharge
educational information
to employees, businesses
and the public. (On-
going years 1-5).
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20)
1. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of illicit
discharge educational
information distributed
to employees, businesses
and the public.
2. Continue to provide
illicit discharge
educational information
to employees, businesses
and the public. (On-
going years 1-5).
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21)
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of illicit
discharge educational
information distributed
to employees, businesses
and the public.
3. Continue to provide
illicit discharge
educational information
to employees, businesses
and the public. (On-
going years 1-5).
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22)
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of illicit
discharge educational
information distributed
to employees, businesses
and the public.

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4. Continue to provide
illicit discharge
educational information
to employees, businesses
and the public. (On-
going years 1-5).
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23)
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of illicit
discharge educational
information distributed
to employees, businesses
and the public.
5. Continue to provide
illicit discharge
educational information
to employees, businesses
and the public. (On-
going years 1-5).
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of illicit
discharge educational
information distributed
to employees, businesses
and the public.
Permit
Ref. 2.1.7 and 3.2.3: Web Site
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program’s message 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
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. Informational Website
Provide and maintain a website
designed to convey the program’s
message.

1. Continue to provide
and maintain an
informational website.
(On-going years 1-5).
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
stormwater website was
available and maintained.
2. Continue to provide
and maintain an
informational website.
(On-going years 1-5).
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
stormwater website was
available and maintained.
3. Continue to provide
and maintain an
informational website.
(On-going years 1-5).
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
stormwater website was
available and maintained.
4. Continue to provide
and maintain an
informational website.
(On-going years 1-5).
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
stormwater website was
available and maintained.
5. Continue to provide
and maintain an
informational website.
(On-going years 1-5).
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
stormwater website was
available and maintained.
Permit
Ref. 3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
A B C D

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BMP
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. Hotline/Helpline
Provide a stormwater hotline/helpline
for public education and outreach.
1. Continue to provide a
hotline/helpline that
receives information
from the public 24hrs a
day.
(On-going years 1-5).
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
hotline that receives
information from the
public 24 hours a day
was maintained.
2. Continue to provide a
hotline/helpline that
receives information
from the public 24hrs a
day.
(On-going years 1-5).
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
hotline that receives
information from the
public 24 hours a day
was maintained.
3. Continue to provide a
hotline/helpline that
receives information
from the public 24hrs a
day.
(On-going years 1-5).
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
hotline that receives
information from the
public 24 hours a day
was maintained.
4. Continue to provide a
hotline/helpline that
receives information
from the public 24hrs a
day.
(On-going years 1-5).
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
hotline that receives
information from the
public 24 hours a day
was maintained.
5. Continue to provide a
hotline/helpline that
receives information
from the public 24hrs a
day.
(On-going years 1-5).
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
hotline that receives
information from the
public 24 hours a day
was maintained.

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PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
During the development of the City’s stormwater and erosion control ordinance, the City had an advisory
committee. The goal of this committee was to assist in the development of the ordinance and provide
input on issues related to the stormwater ordinance. Following the development of the ordinance, the
committee transitioned to a committee that would review Notice of Violation appeals. This committee
meets only as needed.

The City of Asheville partners with Asheville Greenworks to provide an Adopt-a-Street Program.
Participants agree to pick up litter from their adopted street at least six times per year. Greenworks
provides groups with bags, vests, gloves, and pick-up sticks. The City of Asheville provides garbage
pickup and signs on the street to recognize the litter reduction efforts.

The City of Asheville partners with RiverLink to provide an Adopt-a-Stream program. This is a hands-on
way for local residents and businesses to get actively involved in improving the water quality of the
French Broad River Watershed. This very flexible program gives the tools and knowledge to make a
difference in our watershed by cleaning up local streams. Participants are required a minimum of two
cleanups per year and report any water related issues/problems to RiverLink. The City of Asheville
provides garbage pickup and signs to RiverLink to install on the streams to recognize the litter reduction
efforts.

The City of Asheville partners with Mountain True and RiverLink to provide storm drain stenciling in our
community. The city provides the stenciling equipment to Mountain True and RiverLink, they organize
and provide the volunteers.

Moving forward, the City will provide a mechanism for the public to provide input on stormwater issues
and the stormwater 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 Asheville 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
1. Mechanisms for Public Input

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Provide mechanisms for public input
on stormwater issues and the
stormwater program.
1. Develop guidelines
and procedures on a new
mechanism for the public
to provide input on
stormwater issues and
the stormwater program.
(Year 1)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
mechanism was
developed with
guidelines and
procedures.
2. Implement mechanism
for the public to provide
input on stormwater
issues and the
stormwater program.
(Year 2)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
mechanism was
established for the public
to provide input on
stormwater issues and
the program.
3. Maintain a mechanism
for the public to provide
input on stormwater
issues and the
stormwater program.
(On-going year 3-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on annual self-
assessment if the
mechanism was
maintained for the public
to provide input on
stormwater issues and
the program.
4. Maintain a mechanism
for the public to provide
input on stormwater
issues and the
stormwater program.
(On-going year 3-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on annual self-
assessment if the
mechanism was
maintained for the public
to provide input on
stormwater issues and
the program.
5. Maintain a mechanism
for the public to provide
input on stormwater
issues and the
stormwater program.
(On-going year 3-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on annual self-
assessment if the
mechanism was
maintained for the public
to provide input on
stormwater issues and
the program.
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
1. Volunteer community involvement program

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Provide volunteer opportunities for
ongoing community participation.
1. Continue to partner
with other organizations
to provide volunteer
opportunities for
communities & residents.
(On-going years 1-5).

1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment report
the number of public
involvement and
participation events.
2. Continue to partner
with other organizations
to provide volunteer
opportunities for
communities & residents.
(On-going years 1-5).
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment report
the number of public
involvement and
participation events.
3. Continue to partner
with other organizations
to provide volunteer
opportunities for
communities & residents.
(On-going years 1-5).
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment report
the number of public
involvement and
participation events.
4. Continue to partner
with other organizations
to provide volunteer
opportunities for
communities & residents.
(On-going years 1-5).
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment report
the number of public
involvement and
participation events.
5. Continue to partner
with other organizations
to provide volunteer
opportunities for
communities & residents.
(On-going years 1-5).
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment report
the number of public
involvement and
participation events.

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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The City of Asheville 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.

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
1. Maintain a Storm Sewer System Map
Maintain a current municipal storm
sewer system map including
stormwater conveyances, flow
direction, major outfalls and waters
of the United States receiving
stormwater discharges.
1. Continue to maintain
the stormwater system
inventory mapping
capability in GIS and
update the inventory to
show major outfalls as
information is collected.
(On-going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
current map showing
major outfalls and
receiving streams was
maintained.
2. Continue to maintain
the stormwater system
inventory mapping
capability in GIS and
update the inventory to
show major outfalls as
information is collected.
(On-going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
current map showing
major outfalls and
receiving streams was
maintained.
3. Continue to maintain
the stormwater system
inventory mapping
capability in GIS and
update the inventory to
show major outfalls as
information is collected.
(On-going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
current map showing
major outfalls and
receiving streams was
maintained.
4. Continue to maintain
the stormwater system
inventory mapping
capability in GIS and
update the inventory to
show major outfalls as
information is collected.
(On-going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
current map showing
major outfalls and
receiving streams was
maintained.

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5. Continue to maintain
the stormwater system
inventory mapping
capability in GIS and
update the inventory to
show major outfalls as
information is collected.
(On-going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
current map showing
major outfalls and
receiving streams was
maintained.
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
1. Maintain appropriate legal authorities
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.
1. Continue to maintain
an IDDE ordinance,
administration and
enforcement of that
ordinance providing the
legal authority to prohibit
illicit connections and
discharges to the MS4.
(On-going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if an
IDDE ordinance was
maintained.
2. Continue to maintain
an IDDE ordinance,
administration and
enforcement of that
ordinance providing the
legal authority to prohibit
illicit connections and
discharges to the MS4.
(On-going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if an
IDDE ordinance was
maintained.
3. Continue to maintain
an IDDE ordinance,
administration and
enforcement of that
ordinance providing the
legal authority to prohibit
illicit connections and
discharges to the MS4.
(On-going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if an
IDDE ordinance was
maintained.

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4. Continue to maintain
an IDDE ordinance,
administration and
enforcement of that
ordinance providing the
legal authority to prohibit
illicit connections and
discharges to the MS4.
(On-going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if an
IDDE ordinance was
maintained.
5. Continue to maintain
an IDDE ordinance,
administration and
enforcement of that
ordinance providing the
legal authority to prohibit
illicit connections and
discharges to the MS4.
(On-going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if an
IDDE ordinance was
maintained.
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
1. Written IDDE Plan
Maintain and implement a written
IDDE Plan.
1. Create draft of IDDE
Plan. (Year 1)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
IDDE Plan has been
drafted.
2. Finalize IDDE Plan.
(Year 2)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
IDDE Plan has been
finalized.
3. Train staff to
administer the IDDE
Plan.
(Year 3)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of staff trained to
administer the IDDE
Plan.

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4. Implement the IDDE
Plan.
(Year 4)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
written IDDE Plan has
been implemented.
5. Maintain the IDDE
Plan.
(Years 5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
written IDDE Program
has been maintained.
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
1. Tracking and documenting mechanism
Provide a mechanism 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.

1. Continue to maintain
an IDDE tracking
system. (On-going years
1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
IDDE tracking system
was maintained.
2. Continue to maintain
an IDDE tracking
system. (On-going years
1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
IDDE tracking system
was maintained.
3. Continue to maintain
an IDDE tracking
system. (On-going years
1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
IDDE tracking system
was maintained.
4. Continue to maintain
an IDDE tracking
system. (On-going years
1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
IDDE tracking system
was maintained.
5. Continue to maintain
an IDDE tracking
system. (On-going years
1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
IDDE tracking system
was maintained.
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 come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection or
illegal dumping. Training shall include identifying and reporting illicit discharges, illicit connections and
illegal dumping. 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
1.. Employee and Contractor Training

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Train municipal staff and contractors
who are hired by the municipality, as
part of their normal job
responsibilities, may observe an illicit
discharge, illicit connections, 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.

1. Continue to maintain
an employee and
contractor training
program on detecting and
reporting illicit
discharge, illicit
connections, illegal
dumping and spills. (On-
going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of employee/
contractor training events
on detecting and
reporting illicit
connections and
discharges and the
number of attendees.
2. Continue to maintain
an employee and
contractor training
program on detecting and
reporting illicit
discharge, illicit
connections, illegal
dumping and spills. (On-
going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of employee/
contractor training events
on detecting and
reporting illicit
connections and
discharges and the
number of attendees.
3. Continue to maintain
an employee and
contractor training
program on detecting and
reporting illicit
discharge, illicit
connections, illegal
dumping and spills. (On-
going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of employee/
contractor training events
on detecting and
reporting illicit
connections and
discharges and the
number of attendees.
4. Continue to maintain
an employee and
contractor training
program on detecting and
reporting illicit
discharge, illicit
connections, illegal
dumping and spills. (On-
going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of employee/
contractor training events
on detecting and
reporting illicit
connections and
discharges and the
number of attendees.
5. Continue to maintain
an employee and
contractor training
program on detecting and
reporting illicit
discharge, illicit
connections, illegal
dumping and spills. (On-
going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of employee/
contractor training events
on detecting and
reporting illicit
connections and
discharges and the
number of attendees.
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.

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BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. Public and staff reporting
Provide a mechanism 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.

1. Continue to maintain
a 24 hour telephone
number available to
receive reports related to
illicit discharge.
Continue to publicize the
number on the City of
Asheville’s website and
on educational
brochures. (On-going
years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a 24
hour telephone number
was maintained.
2. Continue to maintain a
24 hour telephone
number available to
receive reports related to
illicit discharge.
Continue to publicize the
number on the City of
Asheville’s website and
on educational
brochures. (On-going
years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a 24
hour telephone number
was maintained.

3. Continue to maintain a
24 hour telephone
number available to
receive reports related to
illicit discharge.
Continue to publicize the
number on the City of
Asheville’s website and
on educational
brochures. (On-going
years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a 24
hour telephone number
was maintained.
4. Continue to maintain a
24 hour telephone
number available to
receive reports related to
illicit discharge.
Continue to publicize the
number on the City of
Asheville’s website and
on educational
brochures. (On-going
years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a 24
hour telephone number
was maintained.

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5. Continue to maintain a
24 hour telephone
number available to
receive reports related to
illicit discharge.
Continue to publicize the
number on the City of
Asheville’s website and
on educational
brochures. (On-going
years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a 24
hour telephone number
was maintained.

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PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the City of Asheville 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
City of Asheville
Delegated SPCA Program*
15A NCAC
Chapter 04
City of Asheville Whole
2 * The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at: City of
Asheville Stormwater, soil erosion and sedimentation control, illicit discharge and connection
ordinance. As well as Section 7-5-13 Plans & Procedures

Links to Standard Operation Procedures:
Site Inspection SOP
Complaint SOP
Commercial Plan Review SOP
Residential Plan Review SOP

The City of Asheville also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements.

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
1. Stormwater Hotline/Helpline
Provide a stormwater hotline/helpline
for public to report observed erosion
and sedimentation problems.

1. Continue to maintain
hotline on website and
other public outreach
documentation. (On-
going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).)
1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
stormwater hotline
telephone number was
maintained

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2. Continue to maintain
hotline on website and
other public outreach
documentation. (On-
going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
stormwater hotline
telephone number was
maintained
3. Continue to maintain
hotline on website and
other public outreach
documentation. (On-
going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
stormwater hotline
telephone number was
maintained
4. Continue to maintain
hotline on website and
other public outreach
documentation. (On-
going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
stormwater hotline
telephone number was
maintained
5. Continue to maintain
hotline on website and
other public outreach
documentation. (On-
going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a
stormwater hotline
telephone number was
maintained
2. On-call Duty Officer
Provide On-call Duty officers
specific to Construction Site Runoff
issues to report after normal business
hours.
1. Continue to maintain
an On-call Duty Officer.
(On-going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).)
1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a Duty
officer was maintained
and log of calls.
2. Continue to maintain
an On-call Duty Officer.
(On-going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a Duty
officer was maintained
and log of calls.
3. Continue to maintain
an On-call Duty Officer.
(On-going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a Duty
officer was maintained
and log of calls.
4. Continue to maintain
an On-call Duty Officer.
(On-going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a Duty
officer was maintained
and log of calls.
5. Continue to maintain
an On-call Duty Officer.
(On-going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if a Duty
officer was maintained
and log of calls.
3. 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. (Year
1)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).)
1. Document and report
number of staff trained,
training date(s) and
topics covered. Report
on the annual self-
assessment.

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2. Continue to train
municipal staff on proper
handling of construction
site runoff control
complaints. (On-going
years 2-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Document and report
number of staff trained,
training date(s) and
topics covered. Report
on the annual self-
assessment.
3. Continue to train
municipal staff on proper
handling of construction
site runoff control
complaints. (On-going
years 2-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Document and report
number of staff trained,
training date(s) and
topics covered. Report
on the annual self-
assessment.
4. Continue to train
municipal staff on proper
handling of construction
site runoff control
complaints. (On-going
years 2-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Document and report
number of staff trained,
training date(s) and
topics covered. Report
on the annual self-
assessment.
5. Continue to train
municipal staff on proper
handling of construction
site runoff control
complaints. (On-going
years 2-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Document and report
number of staff trained,
training date(s) and
topics covered. Report
on the annual self-
assessment.

Permit
Ref. 3.5.5: Waste Management
Measures to 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
1. Requirements for construction site operators
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 impacts to
water quality.

1. Continue to maintain
ordinances and educate
contractors/developers
during pre-construction
meetings or when
necessary on proper
disposal of construction
materials as noted in City
of Asheville UDO
Chapter 15. (On-going
years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).)
1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if
ordinance was
maintained and the
number of
contractors/developers
educated.

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2. Continue to maintain
ordinances and educate
contractors/developers
during pre-construction
meetings or when
necessary on proper
disposal of construction
materials as noted in City
of Asheville UDO
Chapter 15. (On-going
years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if
ordinance was
maintained and the
number of
contractors/developers
educated.
3. Continue to maintain
ordinances and educate
contractors/developers
during pre-construction
meetings or when
necessary on proper
disposal of construction
materials as noted in City
of Asheville UDO
Chapter 15. (On-going
years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if
ordinance was
maintained and the
number of
contractors/developers
educated.
4. Continue to maintain
ordinances and educate
contractors/developers
during pre-construction
meetings or when
necessary on proper
disposal of construction
materials as noted in City
of Asheville UDO
Chapter 15. (On-going
years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if
ordinance was
maintained and the
number of
contractors/developers
educated.

5. Continue to maintain
ordinances and educate
contractors/developers
during pre-construction
meetings or when
necessary on proper
disposal of construction
materials as noted in City
of Asheville UDO
Chapter 15. (On-going
years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if
ordinance was
maintained and the
number of
contractors/developers
educated.

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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 Asheville 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 Asheville 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
The City of Asheville has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for
implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post-construction program requirements. These existing
requirements are codified in local ordinance(s), and implementation is further defined in guidance,
manuals and/or standard operating procedure(s) as summarized in Table 19 below.

Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program
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 Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2
N/A Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97;
Ord. No. 2428, § 16-18, 11-11-
97; Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98;
Ord. No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00;
Ord. No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord.
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Permit Requirements for
Plan Review and Approval
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c)
Federal, State & Local Projects
City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2, exemption 7-12-2(a)(7)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.3(b) Plan Review City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2 (b) & (c)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(d) & Section 7-12-2(f) 6-8
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.3(d) O&M Plan City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(d) & Section 7-12-2(f) 6-8
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.3(e) Deed Restrictions/Covenants City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(d) & Section 7-12-2(f) 6-8
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.3(f) Access Easements City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(d) & Section 7-12-2(f) 6-8
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
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 Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(g)(1)-(4)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
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3.6.2(c) Right of Entry City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(g)(1) & (2)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.4(a) Pre-C.O. Inspections City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(d)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(g)(1) & (2)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(g)(6)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(g)(5)d2 & 7-12-2(g)(6)b
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
3875, § 1, 6-8-10
3.6.5 Documentation City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 7 Article XII Section
7-12-2(g)
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97;
Ord. No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-
97; Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98;
Ord. No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00;
Ord. No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord.
No. 3875, § 1, 6-8-10
Permit Requirements for
Fecal Coliform Reduction
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction City of Asheville Unified Development
Ordinance Chapter 3 Sec. 3-9 & 3-11,
(7-12-2(f)5)
Ord. No. 3731, § 1, 4-28-09
Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord.
No. 2428, §§ 16-18, 11-11-97;
Ord. No. 2505, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord.
No. 2663, § 1(k), 2-8-00; Ord.
No. 3520, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No.
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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. 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. [These BMPs, measurable goals and annual
reporting metrics are required for all post-construction programs. Do not edit this BMP.]
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. 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.
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. This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-
construction program, see references provided in Table 19.

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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
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). This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references
provided in Table 19.
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. This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction
program, see references provided in Table 19.
Permit
Ref.
3.6.5: Documentation
Measures to maintain adequate documentation and standardized inspection and tracking mechanisms to: (a) Maintain an
inventory of post-construction SCMs and low density projects, (b) Document, track and maintain records of
inspections and enforcement actions. Tracking shall include the ability to identify chronic violators, and (c)
Make available to developers all relevant ordinances, post-construction requirements, design standards,
checklists, and/or other materials. This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see
references provided in Table 19.
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. 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 Asheville 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 park 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 Cleaning Program
7. Pavement Management Program

The City of Asheville 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
1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program

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Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
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.

1. Continue to maintain a
current inventory of all
facilities owned and
operated by the City.
Continue to perform
facility inspections and
staff training on general
stormwater awareness,
pollution prevention and
good housekeeping
practices for those
facilities that have the
potential to generate
polluted stormwater
runoff. (On-going years
1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
current inventory was
maintained and the
number of facility
inspections and staff
training that was
performed.
2. Continue to maintain a
current inventory of all
facilities owned and
operated by the City.
Continue to perform
facility inspections and
staff training on general
stormwater awareness,
pollution prevention and
good housekeeping
practices for those
facilities that have the
potential to generate
polluted stormwater
runoff. (On-going years
1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
current inventory was
maintained and the
number of facility
inspections and staff
training that was
performed.
3. Continue to maintain a
current inventory of all
facilities owned and
operated by the City.
Continue to perform
facility inspections and
staff training on general
stormwater awareness,
pollution prevention and
good housekeeping
practices for those
facilities that have the
potential to generate
polluted stormwater
runoff. (On-going years
1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
current inventory was
maintained and the
number of facility
inspections and staff
training that was
performed.

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4. Continue to maintain a
current inventory of all
facilities owned and
operated by the City.
Continue to perform
facility inspections and
staff training on general
stormwater awareness,
pollution prevention and
good housekeeping
practices for those
facilities that have the
potential to generate
polluted stormwater
runoff. (On-going years
1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
current inventory was
maintained and the
number of facility
inspections and staff
training that was
performed.
5. Continue to maintain a
current inventory of all
facilities owned and
operated by the City.
Continue to perform
facility inspections and
staff training on general
stormwater awareness,
pollution prevention and
good housekeeping
practices for those
facilities that have the
potential to generate
polluted stormwater
runoff. (On-going years
1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
current inventory was
maintained and the
number of facility
inspections and staff
training that was
performed.
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
#1 Spill Response Plan/Procedures
Maintain written spill response
procedures for city facilities and
operations that have the potential to
pollute stormwater runoff and train
staff on spill response procedures.
1. Continue to maintain
written spill response
procedures, update as
necessary, and training
of staff on procedures.
(On-going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
written spill response
procedures were
maintained and the
number of staff trained
on the procedures.

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2. Continue to maintain
written spill response
procedures, update as
necessary, and training
of staff on procedures.
(On-going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
written spill response
procedures were
maintained and the
number of staff trained
on the procedures.
3. Continue to maintain
written spill response
procedures, update as
necessary, and training
of staff on procedures.
(On-going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
written spill response
procedures were
maintained and the
number of staff trained
on the procedures.
4. Continue to maintain
written spill response
procedures, update as
necessary, and training
of staff on procedures.
(On-going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
written spill response
procedures were
maintained and the
number of staff trained
on the procedures.
5. Continue to maintain
written spill response
procedures, update as
necessary, and training
of staff on procedures.
(On-going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24).
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
written spill response
procedures were
maintained and the
number of staff trained
on the procedures.
Permit
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
1. Operation and Maintenance Staff Training
Provide operation and maintenance
staff training on stormwater
awareness and pollution prevention.

1. Continue to train staff
on general stormwater
awareness, pollution
prevention and good
housekeeping practices.
(On-going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of training
events and number of
staff trained.

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2. Continue to train staff
on general stormwater
awareness, pollution
prevention and good
housekeeping practices.
(On-going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of training
events and number of
staff trained.
3. Continue to train staff
on general stormwater
awareness, pollution
prevention and good
housekeeping practices.
(On-going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of training
events and number of
staff trained.
4. Continue to train staff
on general stormwater
awareness, pollution
prevention and good
housekeeping practices.
(On-going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of training
events and number of
staff trained.
5. Continue to train staff
on general stormwater
awareness, pollution
prevention and good
housekeeping practices.
(On-going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
number of training
events and number of
staff trained.
2. In-house Operations and Maintenance
Perform MS4 inspections, maintain
the collection system including catch
basins and conveyances; and
establish specific frequencies,
schedules, and standard
documentation.

1. Continue to maintain
in-house staffing for
inspections and
collection system
maintenance. Draft
specific frequencies,
schedules, and
documentation.
(Year 1)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment
inspections performed
and collection systems
maintained. Report on
the annual self-
assessment if written
procedures were drafted.
2. Continue to maintain
in-house staffing for
inspections and
collection system
maintenance. Implement
specific frequencies,
schedules, and
documentation.
(On-going years 2-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21)
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment
inspections performed
and collection systems
maintained. Report on
the annual self-
assessment if written
procedures were
implement.

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3. Continue to maintain
in-house staffing for
inspections and
collection system
maintenance. Maintain
specific frequencies,
schedules, and
documentation.
(On-going years 2-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22)
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment
inspections performed
and collection systems
maintained. Report on
the annual self-
assessment if written
procedures were
maintained.
4. Continue to maintain
in-house staffing for
inspections and
collection system
maintenance. Maintain
specific frequencies,
schedules, and
documentation.
(On-going years 2-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23)
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment
inspections performed
and collection systems
maintained. Report on
the annual self-
assessment if written
procedures were
maintained.
5. Continue to maintain
in-house staffing for
inspections and
collection system
maintenance. Maintain
specific frequencies,
schedules, and
documentation.
(On-going years 2-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY 23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment
inspections performed
and collection systems
maintained. Report on
the annual self-
assessment if written
procedures were
maintained.
Permit
Ref.
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
1. SCM Operation and Maintenance
Manage municipally-owned,
operated, and/or maintained structural
SCMs that are installed for
compliance with the permittee’s post-
construction program. Maintain a
current inventory of SCMs, perform
SCM inspections and maintenance,
and establish specific frequencies,
schedules, and documentation.
1. Continue to maintain,
inspect and have an
inventory of the SCM’s
the City owns and
operates. Draft
schedules, frequencies
and documents for
inspection of the SCMs.
(Year 1)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if this
procedure was
maintained and if the
schedule and documents
were drafted.

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2. Continue to maintain,
inspect and have an
inventory of the SCMs
the City owns and
operates. Implement
schedules, frequencies
and documents for
inspection of the SCMs.
(On-going years 2-5).
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if this
procedure was
maintained and if the
schedules and documents
were implemented.
3. Continue to maintain,
inspect and have an
inventory of the SCMs
the City owns and
operates. Maintain
schedules, frequencies
and documents for
inspection of the SCMs.
(On-going years 2-5).
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if this
procedure was
maintained and if the
schedules and documents
were maintained.
4. Continue to maintain,
inspect and have an
inventory of the SCMs
the City owns and
operates. Maintain
schedules, frequencies
and documents for
inspection of the SCMs.
(On-going years 2-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if this
procedure was
maintained and if the
schedules and documents
were maintained.
5. Continue to maintain,
inspect and have an
inventory of the SCMs
the City owns and
operates. Maintain
schedules, frequencies
and documents for
inspection of the SCMs.
(On-going years 2-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if this
procedure was
maintained and if the
schedules and documents
were maintained.
Permit
Ref.
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
1. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management

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Municipal staff 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.

1. Continue to work
with City of Asheville
Parks and Recreation
department to ensure
employees and
contractors are properly
trained on compliance
with this program. (On-
going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
pesticide, herbicide and
fertilizer management
program was maintained.
2. Continue to work with
City of Asheville Parks
and Recreation
department to ensure
employees and
contractors are properly
trained on compliance
with this program. (On-
going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
pesticide, herbicide and
fertilizer management
program was maintained.
3. Continue to work with
City of Asheville Parks
and Recreation
department to ensure
employees and
contractors are properly
trained on compliance
with this program. (On-
going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
pesticide, herbicide and
fertilizer management
program was maintained.
4. Continue to work with
City of Asheville Parks
and Recreation
department to ensure
employees and
contractors are properly
trained on compliance
with this program. (On-
going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
pesticide, herbicide and
fertilizer management
program was maintained.
5. Continue to work with
City of Asheville Parks
and Recreation
department to ensure
employees and
contractors are properly
trained on compliance
with this program. (On-
going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
pesticide, herbicide and
fertilizer management
program was maintained.
Permit
Ref.
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning 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.

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BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
Prevent and minimize contamination
of stormwater runoff from areas used
for municipal vehicle and equipment
maintenance and/or cleaning. 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
1. Continue to require
municipal vehicles and
equipment to be cleaned
at wash bay where an oil
water separator is
located. (On-going years
1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
vehicle and equipment
maintenance program
was maintained.
2. Continue to require
municipal vehicles and
equipment to be cleaned
at wash bay where an oil
water separator is
located. (On-going years
1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
vehicle and equipment
maintenance program
was maintained.
3. Continue to require
municipal vehicles and
equipment to be cleaned
at wash bay where an oil
water separator is
located. (On-going years
1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
vehicle and equipment
maintenance program
was maintained.
4. Continue to require
municipal vehicles and
equipment to be cleaned
at wash bay where an oil
water separator is
located. (On-going years
1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
vehicle and equipment
maintenance program
was maintained.
5. Continue to require
municipal vehicles and
equipment to be cleaned
at wash bay where an oil
water separator is
located. (On-going years
1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment if the
vehicle and equipment
maintenance program
was maintained.
Permit
Ref.
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
1. Pavement Management

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Reduce pollutants in stormwater
runoff from municipally-owned
streets, roads, and parking lots within
the permittee’s corporate limits.
Implement measures to control litter,
leaves, debris, particulate and fluid
pollutants associated with vehicles,
and establish specific frequencies,
schedules, and documentation
1. Continue our street
sweeping operations and
stormwater maintenance
operations within our
corporate limits. (On-
going years 1-5)
1. Permit Year 1
(FY 19/20).

1. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
approximate number of
miles of curb and gutter
swept and the amount of
material removed.
2. Continue our street
sweeping operations and
stormwater maintenance
operations within our
corporate limits. (On-
going years 1-5)
2. Permit Year 2
(FY 20/21).
2. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
approximate number of
miles of curb and gutter
swept and the amount of
material removed.
3. Continue our street
sweeping operations and
stormwater maintenance
operations within our
corporate limits. (On-
going years 1-5)
3. Permit Year 3
(FY 21/22).
3. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
approximate number of
miles of curb and gutter
swept and the amount of
material removed.
4. Continue our street
sweeping operations and
stormwater maintenance
operations within our
corporate limits. (On-
going years 1-5)
4. Permit Year 4
(FY 22/23).
4. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
approximate number of
miles of curb and gutter
swept and the amount of
material removed.
5. Continue our street
sweeping operations and
stormwater maintenance
operations within our
corporate limits. (On-
going years 1-5)
5. Permit Year 5
(FY23/24)
5. Report on the annual
self-assessment the
approximate number of
miles of curb and gutter
swept and the amount of
material removed.