NCS000407_APPLICATION_20100316

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
MS4 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
N C--s 0 7
DOC TYPE
0 FINAL PERMIT
❑ A1l/NUAL REPORT
CC/APPLICATION
❑ COMPLIANCE
❑ OTHER
DOC DATE
❑ � (C)
YYYYMMDD

State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY
Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd
Division of Water Quality Fee Paid
Permit Number
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (51MU--268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION ❑ New Application ® Renewal (Permit No. 000407)
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Mount Holly
Seeki ng Permit Cove rage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City
town, county, prison, school,
,
etc.)
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC #
Tla\
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Gaston
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
8.9 square miles
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
10,081 (2008 projected)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
4.8% (projected, based on 2000-2008 data)
L
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ® No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
8.9 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
6 (Taylors Creek, Fites Creek, Dutchmans Creek, Stanley Creek,
South Stanley Creek Catawba River
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
62%
•
Commercial
13%
•
Industrial
13%
•
Open Space
12%
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
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a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes ® No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
El Yes ®No
a permitted Phase I enti ?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ® No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
finalized between the co-
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Gaston Natural Resources Department
• Element they will implement
Control of Construction Site Runoff
• Contact Person
]oesph Alm
• Contact Address
1303 Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC 28034
• Contact Telephone Number
704-922-4181
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
®Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
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Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I 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 i` pni; inmer} for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
nny Jacks n
Title
Assistant Citf Ma alter
Street Address
400 East Central Avenue
PO Box
406
City
Mount Holly
State
NC
Zip
28120
Telephone
704-827-3931
Fax
704-827-5672
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
James Friday
b.
Title
Utilities Director
c.
Street Address
400 East Central Avenue
d.
PO Box
406
e.
City
Mount Holly
f.
State
NC
g.
zip
28120
h.
Telephone Number
704-827-3931
L
Fax Number
704-827-5672
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2, State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
43. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
S.3. Responsible Parties
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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City of Mount Holly
Stormwater Management Program
2010-2015
Prepared By
USI US INFRASTRUCTURE OF CAROLIN.A, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION ....................................... ___ 1
1.1 Population Served ........................................................................ 1
1.2 Growth Rate ................................................................................ 1
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Areas ......................................................... 1
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System ............................................................ . 1
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates ................................ .................... 1
1.6 TMDL Identifications ............... .............................. _ .............. ...... 2
2. RECEIVING STREAMS .............. ............................. ............................. 2
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS ................................................ 2
3.1 Local Programs ................................................................ .......... 2
3.2 State Programs ......... .................................. .............................. 3
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION ......................... ............................ 1— 3
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List ....................................................... 3
4.2 Organizational Chart ...... ........................... _ ................. ............... 3
4.3 Signing Official .. . ................. ......................... ............................. 3
4.4 Duly Authorized Representation ...................................................... 3
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) ................................... 3
5.1 Co-Permittees ............................................................................ 3
5.2 Legal Agreements .................................................... ........ .......... 4
5.3 Responsible Parties ... ................................................................. 4
6. RELIANCE OF GOVERNMENT ENTITY .................................................... 4
6.1 Name of Entity ..................... ......................... ........................... 4
6.2 Measure Implemented .......................................................... ....... 4
6.3 Contact Information ...................................................................... 4
6.4 Legal Agreements ................. ...................... ........................... 4
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN ..................................... 4
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts ....................... 4
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation .................. __ .................................. 6
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ......................................... 8
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ..................... _ .......... _.. 10
7.5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment...................... ... ................. ............................. 10
7.6 Pollution Prevention I Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ...... 20
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1.2 Growth Rate
The US Census data indicates that the Mount Holly population grew by 24% between
1990 and 2000 from 7,710 to 9,618, or approximately 2A percent growth per year. The
growth rate declined during the period from 2000 to 2008 during which time the
population increased from 9,618 to 10,081, a growth rate of approximately 4.8 percent,
or an annual average of 0.60% per year. The majority of the City's growth is due to
additional service area added through the annexation process.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, the jurisdictional area was a total area of
8.9 square miles in 2008. The MS4 Service area is considered the same as the
jurisdictional area.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System
The City of Mount Holly has a network of open ditches, swales, pipes, culverts and
stormwater BMPs within the incorporated limits. The oldest portions of the system are
sixty or more years old. The majority of the system is between ten and forty years old,
coinciding with the population growth trends.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates
A review of GIS Land coverage data was used to generate the raw data for Land Use
estimates. The approximate percentages for each category are:
- Residential - 62%
- Commercial -13%
- Industrial - 13%
- Open Space —12%
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The following is a description of the proposed Stormwater Management Program for the City of
Mount Holly, North Carolina. The City of Mount Holly was granted an NPDES Permit on .tune
22, 2005. The following report represents the Stormwater Management Program report for
permit period 2010-2015. The information presented in the report is in conformance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report.
1. Storm Sewer System Information
1.1 Population Served
Based on United States Census Bureau data, the population of Mount Holly in the year
1990 was 7,710, in year 2000 it was 9,618, and in year 2008 it was estimated to be
10,081. These values correspond to data used by the North Carolina Office of State
Budget and Management for year 2000. While data are available from multiple sources,
the applicant believes that the data from both of the listed sources, US Census and
Office of State Budget and Management, are the most commonly cited.

1.6 TMDL Identification
A portion of the City of Mount Holly MS4 discharges into the Catawba River, for which a
TMDL was approved in 2002. The City POTW has a TMDL for cyanide of 22ug1I, and a
TMDL for chlorine of 28 ugll.
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 1.
Stream
Water
Use
Water
Receiving
Segment
Quality
Support
Quality
303(d)
Stream Name
(Assessment
Class.
Rating
Issues
List
Unit Number
Catawba River Basin
Taylors Creek
11-119-5
WS-IV
Support
NIA
NIA
Fites Creek
11-121-(1)
WS-IV
Support
NIA
NIA
11-121- 2
WS-IV; CA
Dutchmans
11-119-(0.5)
WS-IV
Support
Urbanization
NIA
Creek
11-119- 6
WS-IV; CA
Stanley Creek
11-119-3- 2
WS-IV
Sup2ort
NIA
NIA
South Stanley
11-119-4
WS-IV
Support
NIA
NIA
Creek
Catawba River
11-(114)
WS-IV; B; CA
Support
NIA
NIA
11- 117
WS-IV; CA
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs
The following local programs are implemented in the City of Mount Holly:
Adopt -a -Stream
The City encourages participation in the Adopt -a -Stream program designed to engage
the public in Stormwater Quality awareness and protection.
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Ordinance
An IDDE Ordinance was adopted by City Council in 2006.
Watershed District Overlay
These land development controls were implemented by the Planning and Zoning
Department and is included in the Zoning Ordinance.
Sediment and Erosion Control Program
This is a cooperative agreement with Gaston County which provides for Erosion and
Sediment Control review, approval and enforcement services for the City.
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3.2 State Programs
State programs adopted through ordinances that supplement the stormwater program
include the 401/404 standards of the Division of Water Quality and buffer requirements
along perennial streams. These standards, as well as those of the US Army Corps of
Engineers, also provide protection to wetland areas.
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Mr. James Friday, P.E.
Utilities Director
400 East Central Avenue
PO Box 406
Mount Holly, NC 28115
704-827-3931
james.friday@mtholly, us
4.2 Organizational Chart
City Council
City
Manager
utility
Director
Stortnwater
Coordinator
4.3 Signing Official
Mr. Danny Jackson
Assistant City Manager
400 East Central Avenue
PO Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
704-827-3931
[e-mail]
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative
Not Applicable
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1 Co-Permittees
The City of Mount Holly is not working with another MS4 to implement the NPDES
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program.
5.2 Legal Agreements
Not Applicable.
5.3 Responsible Parties
Not Applicable.
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity to satisfy one or more permit obligation(s):
6.1 Name of Entity
Gaston County Natural Resources Department
1303 Cherryville Highway
Dallas, NC 28034
6.2 Element Implemented
All land disturbing activities that uncover more than one (1) acre are required to submit a
Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan for review, approval and enforcement.
6,3 Contact Information
Joseph D. Alm, Administrator, Gaston County Natural Resources Department
1303 Cherryviile Highway
Dallas, NC 28034
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
6.4 Legal Agreements
The City of Mount Holly Council has authorized erosion control review, approval and
enforcement to Gaston County Natural Resources Department.
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
A. Responsible staff: James Friday, Public Utilities Department Manager
B. Program Section Objectives: The initial effort will be given to identify the type(s) of
pollutants for which the City's drainage system is most greatly impacted, and identify
the most consistent sources of pollutants.
Target Pollutant Sources:
These sources include those most prevalently found in primarily growing residential
communities: oil and grease, soaps, and sediment.
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Target Audience:
The target audiences for the education program include adult residents, students of
all ages, municipal employees, businesses both industrial and commercial, and
construction site operators. These target audiences have been selected because (a)
they comprise nearly the total population of the community, (b) have specific impact
on stormwater runoff quality, and (c) have the ability to continue a viable stormwater
program well into the future.
Internet website:
The City will update and maintain an internet website containing information about
Stormwater issues such as: Stormwater newsletter articles, information on water
quality, stormwater project news and activities, and provide stormwater management
program staff contact information.
Outreach Program:
The program includes (1) an annual newsletter or door hanger prepared and sent to
all residents, (2) the preparation and of an elementary school education program
specifically geared for grade level (K-1, 2-3, and 4-5) to educate the school children,
(3) proposed workshops for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (see below),
Low Impact Development, and Best Management Plan (BMP) installation and
maintenance, and (4) an informational web site. It is anticipated that at least 75% of
the residents of the City of Mount Holly will have direct exposure to the stormwater
education program and materials. This program will be coordinated by the
Stormwater Committee and Stormwater Coordinator.
Additional public education and outreach to the community regarding stormwater
issues is through community organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and
Centralina Regional Stormwater Partnership. Outreach efforts will be expanded to
additional target audiences where the highest benefit can be achieved first.
The City will periodically update the list of civic organizations that may benefit from a
presentation on the Stormwater Management Plan, and inform them of presentations
availability and opportunities to serve on volunteer stormwater committees.
Evaluation:
Annual reviews of the public education and outreach program activities will be
performed to measure the program effectiveness in reaching the right audiences,
determining the right number of materials, and determining what changes to the
program should be implemented.
C. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The City shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Education and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of
any goals.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
1
2
3
4
5
Identify the target pollutant types which the
Identify Target
City's public education program is designed to
Pollutants
address and identify the target pollutant
X
sources.
Identify Target
Identify target audiences likely to have the
Audiences
greatest storm water impacts and focus
X
X
efforts to reach those audiences.
Update and maintain internet website
containing information such as: Stormwater
Maintain an
newsletter articles, information on water
Informational
quality, stormwater project news and
X
X
X
X
X
Website
activities, and provide stormwater
management program staff contact
information.
Develop and distribute general stormwater
educational materials for various target
groups as likely to have a significant
stormwater impact as well as develop and
distribute public education materials to
Public Outreach
identified target audiences. For example,
X
X
X
X
X
Program
schools, renters, homeowners, and/or
businesses. State -supplied Public Education
and Outreach materials will also be assessed.
Potential teaming efforts with other
community organizations and environmental
groups will be assessed.
Perform annual review of public education
and outreach activities to measure whether
Evaluation
the program was effective in reaching the
X
X
X
X
X
right audiences, adequacy of materials, and
what changes in the program should be
implemented.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
A. Responsible staff: James Friday, Public Utilities Department Manager
B. Program Section Objectives: The target audiences for public involvement include
all the same groups as for public education less students. It will be comprised of: ail
adult residents, municipal employees, businesses both industrial and commercial,
and construction site operators and community organizations. The program will also
include:
Public Involvement and Participation:
This will be directed through the public Stormwater Committee and Stormwater
Coordinator.
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Public Comment on Plan:
The City will conduct at least one public meeting to present and allow the public to
review and comment on the Stormwater Plan.
Program Development and Implementation Opportunities:
The City will solicit Stormwater committee members as well as other members of the
public to aid in the development and implementation of the Stormwater Management
Program. This will be internal to the Stormwater Committee. Outside organizations
such as River Clean Sweep and Keep Mount Holly Beautiful will also be solicited, as
these audiences are primary stakeholders in the preservation of clean water. Other
specific target audiences are (1) Gaston County Quality Natural Resources
Commission (QNRC), (2) local industries, (3) local builders, and (4) the Boy Scouts
of America.
The program will also consist of a mechanism for on -going public involvement
whereby citizens' or stakeholders' group(s) may provide input on stormwater issues
and the stormwater program.
Evaluation:
An annual review will be performed to judge the effectiveness of the public
involvement and feedback program including numbers of volunteers, progress made
with the program, and identification of areas for future improvement.
C. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The City shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
1
2
3
4
5
Oversee and administer a volunteer
stormwater related program designed
Administer a Public
to promote ongoing citizen
Involvement
participation including some of the
x
X
X
X
X
Program
following; sponsoring and
participating in Big Sweep, Adopt a
stream, storm drain stenciling, and
Water Quality poster contest.
Provide for Public
Review and
Conduct at least one public meeting
Comment on the
to allow the public an opportunity to
X
Stormwater
review and comment on the
Stormwater Plan renewal.
Management Plan
Maintain a
Continue the Stormwater Committee
Community
and give them a new charge to
X
X
X
X
X
Involvement
educate the public about the value
Program
and importance of good water quality.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Establish an On-
Establish a mechanism for public
going Mechanism
involvement, whereby citizens' or
for Public
stakeholders' group(s) may provide
X
X
X
X
X
Comment and
input on stormwater issues and the
Involvement
stormwater program.
Evaluate Public
Perform an annual review of public
Involvement and
involvement and feedback including
Participation
numbers of volunteers, progress
X
X
X
X
X
Effectiveness
made with the program, and areas of
future improvement.
7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE)
A. Responsible staff: James Friday, Public Utilities Department Manager
B. Program Section Objectives: This section has the goal of implementing a program
to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the MS4. This will be implemented
through:
Storm Sewer System Mao:
The storm sewer system map will be periodically updated to reflect the permittee's
major MS4 outfalls which discharge to state waters. Maps will be updated using as -
built construction plans from new development and GPS location of drainage
structures. The current storm sewer system maps are housed on the City's GIS
system. Attributes in the current storm sewer inventory, and any new data, include
location, size and type of structure, condition, depth, pipe sizes, and dry -weather
flow.
Regulatory Mechanism:
Regulatory Mechanism: In 2006 the City of Mount Holly amended the Code of
Ordinances by adding the chapter entitled "Illicit Discharge to the Storm Sewer
System." The ordinance defines illicit discharges, describes the prohibition of such
discharges, and provides authorization for discharge detection, reporting, and cost
recovery.
Enforcement:
In addition to providing the Stormwater Coordinator with authorization to detect illicit
discharges, the ordinance provides authorization to enforce the ordinance and
describes enforcement measures including denial of access to the MS4 storm sewer
system. Also included in the ordinance is the description of an appeals process by
which an alleged discharger may contest an enforcement action.
Detection and Elimination:
This program to identify the location of highest probable illicit discharges will be
developed in the first year, establishing priority areas for monitoring in subsequent
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years. Thereafter, priority areas of the City will be monitored for illicit discharges.
The stormwater sewer system map will be updated with this data and used for
monitoring and reporting purposes. This program section will include:
a) procedures for prioritizing high illicit discharge potential sites
b) procedures for locating and tracing illicit discharges
c) procedures for removing the source of the discharge
Non Stormwater Discharges:
Non stormwater discharges, such as water line flushing, irrigation, diverted stream
flow, rising ground water, ground water infiltration, springs, water from crawl spaces,
swimming pool discharges, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, and street
washing are not known to be a significant contributor of pollutants in the City;
however, these discharges will be monitored and corrected as the need arises.
Outreach:
Public employees, businesses, and the general public will be notified of hazards
associated with illicit discharges and disposal of waste through the City's website,
educational materials provided at City functions and organizational meetings, and as
in past years through the use of door hangers that are delivered during the fall leaf
season. illicit discharge information can be disseminated in conjunction with other
educational materials previously described.
Staff Training:
Through a private training institute, the City conducts annual staff training on illicit
discharges and other stormwater related matters. The training is held in conjunction
with annual safety courses required of all field personnel.
Program Evaluation:
An annual review of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program will be
completed to evaluate its effectiveness and identify program modifications necessary
to improve its effectiveness.
C. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The City shall implement the following BMPs, to the extent authorized by law, to
meet the objectives of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and
shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Maintain Illicit
Discharge
Implement and maintain an IDDE
Detection and
program including provisions which
X
X
X
X
X
Elimination (IDDE)
prohibit illicit discharges and
describe all available remedies.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
1
2
3
4
5
Maintain
Maintain adequate ordinances or
Appropriate Legal
other legal authorities to prohibit
X
X
X
X
X
Authorities
illicit discharges and enforce the
approved IDDE Program.
Update the map identifying major
Update the Storm
outfalls and stormwater drainage
Sewer System
system components. At a minimum,
Base Map and
components include major outfalls
X
X
X
Inventory of Major
and receiving streams. Establish
Outfalls.
mechanism and funding to continue
to identify, locate, and update map
of drainages stem.
Develop IDDE
Develop written procedures for
Detection and
detecting and tracing the sources of
Elimination
illicit discharges and for removing the
X
X
X
X
X
Procedures for Dry
sources or reporting the sources to
Weather Flows.
the State for proper permitting.
Develop training materials and
Staff Training
conduct training for appropriate
X
X
X
X
X
municipal staff on detecting and
reporting illicit discharges.
Inform public employees,
businesses, and the general public
Public Education
of hazards associated with illegal
X
X
X
X
X
discharges and improper disposal of
waste.
Establish a Public
Establish and publicize a reporting
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mechanism for the public to report
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illicit discharges. Establish citizen
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request response procedures.
7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
A. Responsible staff: James Friday, Public Utilities Department Manager
B. Program Section Objectives: The City of Mount Holly has the objective to reduce
and eliminate construction site erosion and sediment. It has elected to enter into an
agreement with Gaston County to administer and enforce all aspects of Construction
site Erosion and Sediment control. It includes plan review, approval, inspection and
enforcement, etc. The City believes that the existing County program adequately
addresses the potential for pollution from construction -related erosion and sediment
control and believes continuing the agreement with Gaston County is appropriate.
7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT
AND RE -DEVELOPMENT
A. Responsible staff: James Friday, Public Utilities Department Manager
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B. Program Section Objectives: The City will manage stormwater runoff from new
development 1 redevelopment that discharges to the MS4 and disturbs an acre or
more of land surface, including projects less than an acre that are part of a larger
common plan of development or sale.
Existing Policy:
The entire City of Mount Holly and the ETJ lie within regulated watersheds; thus, the
existing watershed overlay district ordinances in effect serve as the post construction
runoff ordinance. The watershed ordinances address impervious limits, BMP
requirements, inspection and maintenance of structural BMPs, and penalties for non-
compliance.
Existing City land development ordinances require connection to the City wastewater
system for new development, effectively controlling potential sources for fecal
coliform. There are currently no private wastewater systems within the jurisdictional
area of the City. Enforcement of compliance for domestic wastewater systems
(septic tanks) is coordinated with the Gaston County Health Department.
Non-structural BMPs:
The City has several policies in place to direct growth in certain areas and provides
standards or regulations that protect sensitive areas and maintain open space. One
such ordinance is Flood Plain Management, Section 16, in the Zoning Ordinance.
Much of the land adjacent to the Catawba River and around creeks and streams lies
within the FEMA 100-year flood plain. The model ordinance provides strict
guidelines for flood plain development, often requiring a greater expense for
construction. While not preventing development within a flood plain, this in itself
discourages building because of the regulations and requirements for a flood plain
development permit, and added expense, which ultimately protects many sensitive
areas.
The City of Mount Holly is located entirely within a watershed, whether it be a WSIV
Critical or WSIV Protected watershed along Lake Wylie or Mountain Island Lake. In
2005, the City adopted the high density option for the Lake Wylie watershed,
meaning that development is limited to 24% impervious surface unless BMPs are
installed. Under the high density option, impervious surface is allowed to increase
up to 70% in the WSIV Lake Wylie Protected area through proper installation of
BMPs. impervious surface is allowed up to 50% in the WSIV Lake Wylie Critical
area through proper installation of BMPs. To date there has been little development
to use the high density option, but regardless, all impervious surfaces in a proposed
development is reviewed by the City's contracted engineer to insure that proper
measurements are taken and stormwater runoff is handled correctly during the
construction document review. The City did not initiate a high density option within
the Mountain Island Lake Critical Area as it is a source of drinking water for many
municipalities including Mount Holly. There is also a 100-foot undisturbed buffer
requirement on Mountain Island Lake, which is greater than the 50-foot requirement
enforced by the Division of Water Quality under DWQ Rule 15A NCAC 2B .024.
The City adopted a Strategic Vision Plan in 2007, which won a Centralina Council of
Government award as first place in Excellence in Community Planning and
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Investment. The Design Guidelines for Voluntary Residential Annexation within the
Plan outline higher open space policies than those found within the Subdivision
Ordinance. Such examples are a 100-foot undisturbed buffer on both sides of all
"blue line" streams, which is far greater than the DWQ requirement. The developer
must also provide one acre of usable open space for every 20 homes. The current
Subdivision Ordinance uses a formula, which equals 4.6 acres of open space per
100 homes. The City of Mount Holly is currently working on standards to strengthen
its open space requirements across the board. Also, the Design Guidelines for
Voluntary Residential Annexation state that 10% of the entire site must be left in its
pre -construction condition, with no clear cutting allowed. A third of the large mature
trees, 18-inches in caliber or greater, must be preserved. Additionally, no massive
grading is allowed and only a 30-foot clear zone around the foundation of the home
is allowed. There have been a few proposed developments go through the approval
process under these guidelines, but the proposed developments did not pursue
construction due to the current economic conditions.
The City contracts with Gaston County Natural Resources (GCNR) for enforcement
of a city-wide Soil, Sedimentation and Erosion Control Ordinance for all development
which disturbs an acre of land or greater. This program has been very successful in
minimizing the impact due to grading and construction within 11 active subdivisions
within Mount Holly. Developers are subject to fines if violations are noted by GCNR
staff.
To encourage infill development in higher density urban areas, in March 2009 the
City Council adopted a series of rezonings for the Downtown area of Mount Holly.
The Planning Department created an overlay district, which among other things,
sought to extend downtown to an area where only larger single-family residential lots
were allowed. By allowing multi -family units into the newly created, "Residential
Downtown" district and allowing for a reduction in lot size to 35 feet in width from a
minimum of 60 feet in width, the City is encouraging infill development in and around
its central business district. This not only allows for greater economic opportunities
because a greater number of residents in an area can help to support nearby
businesses, but it also discourages sprawl. The City of Mount Holly believes that this
strategy will have many positive environmental impacts in the future. The City has
also explored sidewalk construction and greenway opportunities in its core area to
encourage alternative forms of transportation, which may also help to encourage infill
development.
To educate private developers the City of Mount Holly has a Technical Review
Committee which meets with perspective developers throughout the development
process. This includes preliminary informational meetings down to the final pre -
construction meeting. Members of the Utility Department and Planning Department
share their insights on water quality impacts, limits on impervious surface, watershed
regulations, etc. throughout the process. This helps everyone understand the
importance of stormwater mitigation and best management practices.
As previously noted above, the entire corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction
(ETJ) of Mount Holly are located in a WSIV watershed, with a minimum of 24%
impervious surface allowed under a low density option. The low density option is
encouraged, but if a developer chooses to follow the rules under the high density
option, careful review procedures are followed to insure compliance. If developers
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seek to reduce impervious surface, staff consults with engineers on pervious surface
alternatives, such as turf cells for parking. For example, recently an existing hotel
site indicated a desire to do turf cell pervious parking if they were allowed to expand
parking areas in the future. Based on current conditions, the City has conveyed that
this will be a requirement for parking expansion at this site. Per the current Water
Overlay District Ordinance BMP maintenance is the responsibility of the
developer/property owner. City staff is tasked with BMP inspection and directs the
responsible property owner should maintenance be required.
Structural BMPs:
The City of Mount Holly Zoning Ordinance references the use of NC DENR structural
BMPs, describes penalties for violation, establishes financial responsibility and
describes maintenance of BMPs. The type of practice used to meet treatment
standards (wet ponds, extended detention, infiltration practices, etc.) are left up to
the individual landowner. All practices used must be designed and constructed in
accordance with the latest edition of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual.
Natural Resources Protection:
The City has actively pursued measures to protect natural resources and critical
habitat. As previously noted, the Design Guidelines for Voluntary Residential
Annexation, part of the adopted Strategic Vision Plan of 2007, outline significant
policies for open space protection. While the guidelines only pertain to areas
seeking voluntary annexation into the City, Mount Holly is looking to codify particular
requirements into its Subdivision Ordinance that will be effective throughout the
corporate limits and ETJ. In addition to not allowing clear cutting or massive site
grading and requiring that all homes be built on 24-inch crawl space to help reduce
grading, the Design Guidelines also focus heavily on tree protection. If the
development is clear-cut, the developer must plant what equals to be 16, three-inch
caliper trees per acre. Ten percent of the site must left in its preconstruction
condition with a third of the large mature trees preserved. Open space credit will be
given for every 2000 linear feet of greenway constructed in a required 100-foot buffer
along streams located within the proposed development. A tree survey is required at
the time of approval noting what trees will be protected and how. The Design
Guidelines are a quid pro quo, meaning that relief MAY be granted in one area, while
another area is expected to increase. For example, if a developer states that he
cannot meet the tree save requirement due to mature trees being located on a
strategic development site within the proposed subdivision, the developer may offer
a larger open space area than required in return. The City is also in the process of
developing a full tree ordinance under the Tree City USA guidelines. A landscape
buffering ordinance is also expected to be adopted this year, which will insure the
planting of canopy trees and understory trees between new businesses and
residential property.
The City has adopted buffer zone requirements to protect water quality in and around
wetland areas, lakes, and streams. The City currently has a 100-foot undisturbed
buffer along Mountain Island Lake, which is the location of Stonewater Bay, a 420
home development, 2/3 of which is complete. This is double the State requirement
of a 50-foot buffer. The City maintains a 30-foot undisturbed vegetative buffer along
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all blue -line streams and rivers per State standards, which has been in place for
many years. Additionally, a large tract of land located on Mountain Island Lake
owned by the City of Gastonia, is managed as a State Education Forest. This 260
acre parcel along with several other tracts of land totaling nearly 400 acres, have be
placed in conservation with no development scheduled to take place except
greenways and possibly an education center. The FEMA model Flood Plain
Management Ordinance adopted by the City in 2007, controls the development of
structures within the 100-year flood plain through regulation and enforcement.
While not a policy but a practice, the City looks for grant opportunities to protect its
source water areas and other sensitive areas. A few years ago the City of Mount
Holly acquired over 250 acres of land along the Catawba River through a Clean
Water Management Trust Fund grant, which insures no development (with the
exception of greenway construction) will take place within this most sensitive area, a
$2.1 million purchase. The City also purchased 33 acres of land along the Catawba
River, adjacent to the 10-acre Tuckaseege Park, which is wrapping up a $1.3 million
addition. The addition includes a 1 mile greenway loop, large grass playing field, dog
park and other amenities. This was done through a $500,000 PART-F grant. The
City will continue to look at other grant opportunities for open space and drinking
water protection. Existing watershed ordinances effectively control development
near the sensitive Mountain Island Lake water supply, establishing maximum limits
on impervious areas and a minimum 100-foot buffer.
Open Space Protection:
The City of Mount Holly has several greenfield areas throughout the City, located in
its parks, which total nearly 400 acres. Additionally, the subdivisions built after the
year 2000 were required to provide open space with the formula (number of
units/dwellings) X (average person per dwelling unit for area based on Census data)
X 0.02. The average person per dwelling unit is 2.3 for Mount Holly based on the
2000 Census. For a 100 home development this means 4.6 acres of open space are
required. The Dutchman's Meadow subdivision, a 175-home development that has
been completed, has nearly half of its total acreage dedicated as open space,
equaling 40 acres. The development won an Audubon Award for their cluster
development and preservation of trees and bird habitat. Nearly all of the open space
lies adjacent to Dutchman's Creek, a large tributary of the Catawba River. Its
usability may be questioned, but there is little doubt that the open space serves as a
great area for the infiltration and purification of stormwater.
Tree Preservation:
The City of Mount Holly requires that 4 trees (2-inch caliper dbh) be planted per lot
within a subdivision, with 3 trees on lots within cul-de-sacs. This measure is found
within the Subdivision Ordinance. Additionally 10 trees must be planted for every
one acre of open space. Credit is given for trees left in open space areas. As
previously mentioned, the City limits clearing of trees in the current Design
Guidelines for Voluntary Residential Annexation. Street trees are encouraged every
40 feet within new subdivisions. The City recently adopted a very strict permit
requirement for the trimming of trees within the public right-of-way along streets.
This is to insure that trees are pruned properly to ANSI 300 Guidelines, thus
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prolonging their life and benefit to the City. The City is currently researching a full
scale tree ordinance to protect this valuable natural resource.
The City has researched a measure to regulate trees on private property, but it was
not the desire of City Council to impose greater restrictions on individual property
owners. For new development, the Subdivision Ordinance and its tree planting
requirements apply to developments that have 5 or more lots. The required trees are
subject to a one-year warranty period once they are planted, and damaged or
diseased trees on individual lots within a development that are covered under the
warranty period must be replaced by the developer.
The City has encouraged the State to allow the planting of street trees in the public
right-of-way for two major enhancement projects that the City is currently pursuing.
However, NCDOT's firm stance is that no street trees will be allowed in the NCDOT
r-o-w because of liability issues, as trees are stationary objects. The State applies
the same rational to a tree as they would a brick monument sign in the right-of-way;
they are simply not allowed as an accident could be made much worse if the clear
zone has stationary objects inside of it. There are also issues of planting trees
where utility lines are located as when they mature, limbs can break and cause
power outages or worse. The City does however, encourage the planting of street
trees in subdivisions, along city -maintained streets, if there are no issues with utility
lines. All utilities are required to be located underground within new subdivisions, a
standard enforced since 1990; thus, interference with overhead utilities is no longer
an issue.
Redevelopment_
The City has actively pursued redevelopment of existing properties. The City moved
into a nearly 80,000 square foot rehabilitated textile mill in June of 2008. This 18-
month process, a nearly $8 million project, saw the complete renovation of the mill
into a Citizens Center, which now houses the Police Department, City Administration
offices, meeting facilities, and 12,000 square feet of marketable retail space. Other
projects that have come to the City for redevelopment purposes include three historic
mills. The State denied funding of historic tax credits for one project, but may
approve funding for another mill redevelopment into office space. The new owner of
a former Burlington Plant, a large textile mill, has begun renovating the space for
additional occupants. The former Police Department and old City Hall are being
marketed for sale as reuse projects, with the Police Department being a former
operations center and the old City Hall being a former textile administration building.
A former petrol depot and a former gas station are currently undergoing
environmental cleanup so that the land can be sold as usable retail development
within Mount Holly. The City has budgeted for Economic Development and an
inventory has been taken of vacant and abandoned buildings throughout the City
that can be marketed as reuse projects.
Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure:
The City has its own water and sewer systems. All development is required to
connect to these systems. The City charges system development fees for new
homes ($4,497 per home) which will help with the cost of maintenance and
expansion of our utility systems. A Water and Sewer Study was done in 2000 to
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study future areas of growth and plan infrastructure for them. Gaston County does
not have a county -wide water and sewer system, which tends to focus the attention
of developers in the area to Mount Holly's utility systems.
Mixed -Use Development:
In October 2008, the City initiated a series of mandatory rezonings in the area
around Interstate 85. Much of this land was zoned for large single-family lots, some
with a minimum lot size of 2 acres. Planning staff recommended that an overlay
district be established in this area to allow for smaller lot sizes, many with no
minimum requirement, and no restrictive or prohibitive setback regulations. A large
portion of this overlay was rezoned from single-family to a Mixed -Use District. The
hope is that future commercial developments will take advantage of the new zoning
in this area, the proximity to the interstate, and the smaller lot sizes. Connecting
streets with sidewalks along both sides are proposed as part of the overall project as
this will encourage other forms of transportation, such as walking or biking when the
area is developed.
As previously noted, in March 2009 the City Council adopted a series of rezonings
for the downtown areas of Mount Holly. These rezonings allowed multi -family units
in the newly created "Residential Downtown". The goal of the rezonings is to reduce
traffic and promote pedestrian traffic by placing development near downtown shops,
businesses, restaurants, and other amenities.
Street Design;
Mount Holly has adopted the NCDOT Standards for Subdivisions as part of the
Subdivision Ordinance. It holds the standard to 12-foot travel lanes. However, as
part of conditional district rezonings, several developments have been allowed to
have 11-foot travel lanes to reduce impervious area. New guidelines for subdivisions
seeking voluntary residential annexation will allow for narrower street widths which
will also serve to reduce impervious area.
No reduction of driveway widths or shared driveways has been imposed from an
ordinance standpoint within Mount Holly. However, if an applicant were to propose
this as part of a development project, Mount Holly would entertain the notion as it
reduces stormwater runoff from the site.
Green Infrastructure Elements and Street _Design:
The City is currently working on the third phase of a street resurfacing program.
While there are no plans to use green infrastructure with these resurfacing projects,
the City is currently looking at green improvements as part of specific projects. For
example, improvements are proposed on East Central Avenue near the newly
remodeled Citizen Center. These improvements will include trees and landscaping
along the street to promote pedestrian activity, and removal of impervious parking
areas along the street. The City is working with NCDOT on potential funding and
grants to remove portions of NC 27 and install landscaped islands. Mount Holly is
working on an energy audit for city -owned buildings with Centralina COG that will
identify green improvements that could be made on or within these buildings.
Maintenance issues will also be addressed in this energy audit. Last year, a MPA
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student did research on a solar panel project for the new Citizens Center as part of
her internship. It was determined that the solar panel project will be cost prohibitive,
and the City would not see a return on its investment for nearly 100 years. The
energy savings also proved to be minimal. Mount Holly is also participating in the
Catawba River District, which is an organization created by public and private groups
in order to create a framework for environmentally sustainable building, development
and redevelopment practices along the Catawba River. As part of the CRD's work to
preserve water quality and the environment, it will provide public education on green
building, landscape planning and maintenance practices. Future ordinance
requirements or a future overlay district that encourage green development within
subdivisions could be created in Mount Holly based on discussions within the
Catawba River District organization.
Currently, no requirements are in place to enforce the use of pervious materials for
paving areas. City Planning Staff has contacted business owners and provided
material on pervious parking lots in the past, but the owners chose not to build or go
with impervious material. Education is the key to make the public understand the
environmental benefits and staff will continue to offer suggestions for pervious
materials when the opportunity arises.
Reduced Parking Requirements:
The City of Mount Holly Zoning Ordinance does allow for shared parking between
businesses to promote reduction of impervious area. The parking requirements also
mandate the planting of a canopy tree for every twelve spaces. This requirement
could be expanded under a proposed Landscape Design Ordinance as trees are not
only aesthetically pleasing, they can help reduce runoff in large parking areas if the
planting areas are designed properly. The parking requirements found in the
Ordinance are not excessive. On -street parking is allowed and encouraged within
the central business district.
Transportation Demand Management Alternatives:
The Mount Holly Planning Department works directly with the Gaston County
Metropolitan Planning Organization or MPO, which handles the transportation
planning for the County. The Planning Department has a staff person dedicated to
transportation planning. This gives the City the advantage of having a qualified
individual look at all possible transportation improvement that may be available.
Recently, proposed park -and -ride lots for the CATS bus system (Charlotte Area
Transit System) were proposed in the Belmont/Mount Holly area. Staff is working
with adjacent towns to secure a lot, which ultimately will encourage area residents
who work in Charlotte to use this bus system as an alternative form of transportation.
This will reduce the number of vehicles on the road and reduce the parking demand
for areas along the bus route. With a population of approximately 12,000 people,
Mount Holly does not have the demand at this point for its own bus system, flexible
work schedules, etc. There are few apartment or condo projects in Mount Holly, so
separate space leasing arrangements for these areas would not have a significant
transportation impact in the area.
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Minimizing Stormwater from Parking Lots:
As noted above, Mount Holly requires one canopy tree for every twelve parking
spaces. The Planning Department was heavily involved with the Unified
Development Ordinance adopted by Gaston County. Mount Holly could benefit from
the County's section on parking lot standards in the UDO as more trees were
required. As the Zoning Ordinance is updated throughout this year, staff will be
looking at how to incorporate higher standards. Currently, 25-font buffers are
required between business and residential property. These buffers must be 90%
opaque if they are vegetative in nature. Vegetative buffers help reduce runoff
between properties, and more stringent standards are being reviewed by staff. As
previously noted the entire City and the ETJ lie with regulated watersheds, so Best
Management Practices would be required by ordinance for any additional impervious
parking areas created.
Green Infrastructure Practices:
Green infrastructure practices have been studied by the Planning Department Staff.
Sessions on these types of stormwater management have been offered at nearly
every NC American Planning Association Conference over the past few years. The
City of Mount Holly Zoning Ordinance references the use of NC DENR approved
BMPs. All practices used must be designed and constructed in accordance with the
latest edition of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality Stormwater Best
Management Practices Manual. However, flexibility is given to the developer as to
what approved practices he chooses to use for stormwater management. More wet
detention basins have been installed than other practices. There has been little
desire from the development community to install rain gardens or stormwater
wetlands, which could be considered more "green" in their construction.
The City Code currently has little impediments to using green infrastructure for
stormwater practices and encourages their use. For example, the City has
encouraged the use of rain barrels and cisterns, especially as a drought
management tool.
The City staff addresses stormwater management issues early in the development
review process. The City of Mount Holly has a Technical Review Committee which
meets with perspective developers throughout the development process. This
includes preliminary informational meetings down to the final pre -construction
meeting. Members of the Utility Department and Planning Department share their
insights on water quality impacts, limits on impervious surface, watershed
regulations, etc. throughout the process. This helps everyone understand the
importance of stormwater mitigation and best management practices. The City
contracts with a private consultant to review the construction documents once they
are prepared to insure compliance with stormwater regulations among other things.
As the City takes part in more "green infrastructure" movements, such as the
Catawba River District mentioned above, staff can offer more suggestions from a
green standpoint, possibly including green requirements under future ordinances,
with a requirement that the green requirements be discussed early in the planning
process (at time of rezoning, preliminary site plan, etc.).
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The use of rain barrels was encouraged under the last severe drought the City and
entire region experienced as the use of water for non -potable uses (i.e. irrigation,
car -washing) was strictly prohibited with fines levied against violators within the City.
The Public Utilities Department began research during the last drought by pricing
rain barrels for individual homeowners to be given out by the City. However, it was
cost -prohibitive from a budgetary standpoint. Many property owners purchased rain
barrels after local news stations and newspapers encouraged their use. The City
has seen an indication that even after the drought ended and water restrictions were
lowered, Mount Holly residents continue to restrict their water use.
Mount Holly currently has no alternative stormwater programs, such as off -site
management or payment -in -lieu, as the current system has worked successful and is
practical.
Maintenance/Enforcement:
To date there have been only a couple of sites within the City that required
stormwater practices. These existing stormwater practices are visible from the street
right-of-way and easily accessible. Maintenance issues may be reported by the
general public, or by City staff during routine inspection of the stormwater facility or
adjoining infrastructure. By ordinance, maintenance of stormwater facilities are
required of the landowner, with fines issued for non-compliance.
Green Infrastructure Strategies:
As previously noted in the report, the City has implemented design guidelines for
new subdivisions requesting annexation. The new guidelines include "greener"
policies as more tree planting per lot and prohibit mass grading. The City is an
active participate in the Catawba River District organization, which is constantly
working to create a framework for environmental activity along the Catawba River.
As ordinances are reviewed and updated, the City is investigating refinements to the
tree ordinance as it applies to parking areas and other development in the City. A
landscaping buffering requirement is being researched with implementation
forthcoming. Being an old mill town, possibilities for re -use of existing textile facilities
are continuously investigated. Situated along the banks of the Catawba the City
accepts the challenge to promote green infrastructure to enhance and protect the
environment along the river.
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C. BMPs for Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development
and Redevelopment
The City shall implement the following BMPs, to the extent authorized by law, to
meet the objectives of post construction storm water management, and shall notify
the Division prior to modification of any goals.
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
1
2
3
4
5
Require annual inspection of existing
BMPs by qualified personnel and
Maintain existing
notify responsible parties of any
X
X
X
X
X
BMPs
defeciencies. Ensure controls are in
place to minimize water quality
impacts.
Complete review of plans and
Review and
calculations. Inspect or require
approve newly
inspection of completed facilities by
X
X
X
X
X
installed BMPs
qualified personnel prior to issuance of
certificate of occupancy.
Compliance with
Perform periodic inspection of
existing tree
completed subdivisions to assure
X
X
X
ordinances
compliance.
Maintain existing
Periodically review and update existing
landscaping
ordinances for buffers, parking areas,
X
X
ordinances
new development, and re-
development.
BMP Education
Advise new development on designs
X
X
X
X
X
to minimize water quality impacts
Maintain program to
Continue oversight to ensure proper
control sources of
operation and maintenance of on -site
fecal coliform to the
wastewater treatment systems for
X
X
X
X
X
maximum extent
domestic wastewater. Coordinate this
practical
program with the County Health
Department.
7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
A. Responsible staff: James Friday, Public Utilities Department Manager
B. Program Section Objectives: The City will develop and implement an operation
and maintenance program that includes a training component and has the ultimate
goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations.
Affected Operations:
The City currently has no operations that would be classified as industrial under
NPDES guidelines. The City -owned facilities are not subject to any NPDES General
or individual permits.
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Training:
The City contracts with a private training institute to complete training for the pollution
prevention/good housekeeping aspects of the stormwater program. This training is
conducted annually in conjunction with the City required safety training. Staff are
versed in hazards of illicit discharges, detection, and reporting.
Maintenance and Inspections:
The City has in place a street cleaning program whereas all City streets are
mechanically cleaned a minimum of once a month. Stormwater grates throughout
the City are inspected and cleaned monthly, after heavy rain events, and
approximately twice monthly during the fall leaf season. Other deficiencies are
corrected as they become apparent as identified by the public comment or by routine
inspections.
Vehicular Operations:
The City has a small maintenance facility that completes mainly routine maintenance
activities. The City fleet is of a size that these maintenance activities are not
classified as industrial in nature. Recyclables such as oil, oil filters, and antifreeze
are collected and picked up by an outside contracted company. Fuel for vehicles is
obtained from private vendors. The City has no fuel delivery systems or fuel storage
areas.
The City maintains a small storage yard. Materials are predominantly ordered as
needed and not stored at the facility. Only small amounts of construction materials
such as sand and stone (approximately one truck load) are kept on hand. The City
does not distribute salt on City streets thus they do not have a salt storage area.
Waste Disposal:
Spoil and accumulated sediments resulting from maintenance activities are disposed
in debris landfill sites in the County. Trash and other debris are first removed from
the spoils and placed with the regular garbage materials that are transported to the
County sanitary landfill.
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C. BMPs for Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The City shall implement the following BMPs, to the extent authorized by law, to
meet the objectives of pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal
operations, and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Develop an
Development an operation and
operation and
maintenance program that has the
maintenance
ultimate goal of preventing or
X
X
X
X
X
reducing pollutant runoff from
program
municipal operations.
Develop an inventory of all facilities
and operations owned and operated
by the permittee with the potential
Inspection and
for generating polluted stormwater
evaluation of
runoff, including the MS4 system
facilities,
and associated structural BMPs.
operations, and the
Inspect potential sources of polluted
X
X
X
X
X
MS4 system and
runoff, the stormwater controls, and
associated
conveyance systems. Evaluate the
structural BMPs
sources, document deficiencies,
plan corrective actions, and
document the accomplishment of
corrective actions.
Conduct Staff
Conduct staff training specific for
Training
pollution prevention and good
X
X
X
X
X
housekeeping rocedures.
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�i City of Mount Holly
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
On June 22, 2005; the City of Mount Holly was granted a stormwater discharge permit by
the State of North Carolina in accordance with a stormwater permit discharge application
prepared and submitted by the City of Mount Holly in March 2003. The stormwater
discharge permit period is from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. One tenet of the
permit is the requirement to prepare a stormwater management plan. This plan must be
accordance with the permit application, and issued permit, and must follow certain
guidelines established by the state.
The Stormwater Management Plan will follow this basic outline:
Section 1. Overview of the Regulations and City Organization.
Section 2. Public Education and Outreach. o�
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Section 3. Public Involvement and Participation. M
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Section 4. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
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Section 5. Control of Construction Site Runoff. J1
Section 6. Post Construction Stormwater Management.
Section 7. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping.
The actual Stormwater Management Plan will be in report form, with this sheet acting as
a cover sheet for the entire report, and as an overview of the report. The report form will
include a detailed Table of Contents, and will cover each of the above topics in sectional
format. Please also note, that the preparation of this report will consist of an iterative
operation where inputs from the consultant and the City will be garnered and
incorporated into subsequent drafts, and the final report.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Overview of the Regulations and City Organization.
1.1 City Background
1.1.1 City Organization
1.1.2 Key Personnel
l L3 City Drainage Operations
1.1.4 MS4 Jurisdictional Overlap
1.2 Stormwater Management (General)
1.2.1 Introduction to Stormwater Management
1.2.2 Benefits of Stormwater Management
1.3 Stormwater Regulations
1.3.1 History of Stormwater Regulations
1.3.2 NPDES Phase 1I Minimum Control Measures
1.3.3 Capacity and Authority of MS4's to Implement and Enforce
Regulations
Section 2. Public Education and Outreach.
2.1 Overview
2.2 Public Education and Outreach Program Development
2.3 Informational Web Site
2.4 Preparation of Public Education Materials
2.5 Public Education Material Dissemination
Section 3. Public Involvement and Participation.
3.1 Overview
3.2 Develop and Implement a Public Involvement Program
3.3 Public Review and Comment on the SWMP
3.4 Volunteer Community Involvement Program
3.5 Establish Citizens Advisory Group
Section 4. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
4.1 Overview
4.2 Develop/Implement Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
4.3 Establish and Maintain Appropriate Legal Authorities
4.4 Maintain a Storm Sewer Map
4.5 Develop/Implement Illicit Discharge Detection Procedures
4.6 Conduct Municipal Employee Cross Training
4.7 Provide Public Education
4.8 Establish Public Reporting System

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�i Section 5. Control of Construction Site Runoff.
5.1 Overview
5.2 Develop Regulatory Mechanism for Erosion and sediment Control
Section 6. Post Construction Stormwater Management.
6.1 Overview
6.2 Establish parameters for a Post Construction Runoff Program
6.3 Establish BMP Strategies Specific for Mount Holly
6.4 Establish Fecal Coliform Source Controls
Section 7. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping.
7.1 Overview
7.2 Develop Operation and Maintenance Schedules
7.3 Inspect and Evaluate Municipal Facilities and Associated Structural BMPs
7.4 Prepare and Implement Staff Cross Training
7.5 Review Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and Prepare Required Annual
Report

SECTION 1 —OVERVIEW
1.1 CITY BACKGROUND
1.1.1 City Qrganization.
The City of Mount Holly is a full service municipality providing the highest quality of affordable
services to meet the needs of its citizens. Mount Holly is an economically strong and culturally
diverse community of about 9,000 residents. Mount Holly ranks high in growth among
municipalities in the Gaston County area. The City was incorporated in 1879 and has adopted a
council-manager form of government.
By established city charter, Mount Holly does establish the type of government, specify the
number of members, allow annexation, set property and other taxes, and may authorize any other
function, responsibility or provision provided they are not specifically prohibited by the state
constitution or laws. This gives Mount Holly broad powers of enforcement and the ability to
establish ordinances to regulate the various stormwater program elements.
The city charter, as amended, provides for the council-manager form of government. Council
members are elected every two years. The council appoints the city manager, who acts as the
chief executive officer of the local government. The council establishes goals and priorities each
fiscal year, while the city manager implements those objectives established by the governing
body. The city manager carries out policy and administers city programs. All department heads
are ultimately responsible to the city'manager.
1.1.2 Key Pe,-sonnel
Mount Holly is uniquely positioned to implement most of the stormwater program with existing
personnel and resources available in the various city departments. Existing city departments
currently performing functions generally associated with the implementation of a stormwater
program including Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and the City Manager's office.
In addition, the City of Mount Holly partners with the non-profit organization Keep Mount Holly
Beautiful (KMI-IB) to carry out some of its environmental public outreach and education
programs. Through its affiliation with Keep North Carolina Beautiful and Keep America
Beautiful, KMHB programs help motivate volunteers to improve their neighborhoods, and create
a healthier, safer and more livable environment. KMHB will be available to assist the city
manager with public education and outreach pertaining to the Stormwater Management Plan.
The existing city departments have the ability to perform most of the elements comprising a
comprehensive stormwater management program with minimal additional personnel and
equipment costs. A preliminary budget for additions has already been prepared and presented to
council.
The city will need to create a Rain Runoff Committee so that city employees in participating
departments can remain actively involved in the development and implementation of the
program. The Rain Runoff Committee would be coordinated by a new city employee, a Rain
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Runoff Coordinator, who would oversee all the various activities (volunteer coordination,
education program development, cost control, maintenance and capital scheduling, etc.). The
committee and the Rain Runoff Coordinator will need to be in place early in the first year of the
now issued permit. The Rain Runoff Committee should meet monthly or quarterly, as needed,
throughout the permit term.
1.1.3 City Drainage Operations.
Mount Holly recognizes the importance of consistent, uniform and integrated management of
stormwater operations, design standards, and capital improvement within its jurisdiction.
The Street/Drainage Division within the Public Works Department is responsible for the
administration and operation of the city's public streets, sidewalks, bridges and overall drainage
system. The Street/Drainage Division is responsible for administration and inspection of street
sweeping services provided to arterial streets, major collector streets and major intersections.
The primary objective of the street sweeping program is to provide routine sweeping and
cleaning of high traffic areas where accumulations of debris could occur.
The Division is also responsible for the mowing of about 8 acres of public rights of way and
drainage easements throughout the city. Rough cut mowing is done about 6 times per year, and
groom cut mowing is done on an as needed basis.
The Division is also responsible for the inspection and maintenance of storm sewer line and open
ditches; for the inspection and cleaning of about * *.* storm inlets during and after rain events;
and for maintaining a positive flow in all open ditches. Periodic regarding is required when
ditches become overly silted or stagnant.
1.1.4 MS4 Jurisdictional Overlap.
The City of Mount Holly's drainage operations have jurisdictional overlap with (a) the City of
Belmont, and (b) Gaston County. Both of these municipal entities are required to develop
Stormwater Management Plans. Stormwater drainage from the City of Mount Holly will
ultimately enter the Catawba River. As there are continuing concerns regarding water quality of
waters entering the Catawba River, there may be additional efforts to improve the stormwater
discharge characteristics and cleanliness either during this permit period or the next permit
period.
1.2 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
1.2.1 Introduction to Stormwater Management.
Stormwater management is an essential component of community infrastructure and serves to
provide both increased convenience and protection of lives and property. A properly designed
system will detain and/or carry away runoff from rainfall events while allowing the movement of
vehicles to homes and businesses. The city's storm sewer system is designed to capture and
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transport rain water runoff into local creeks and rivers to prevent street and neighborhood
flooding.
Active management of stormwater by local jurisdictions can protect public health and create a
more attractive community. Drainage systems influence the water quality of the natural
waterways that receive the area's rainfall runoff. Creeks, rivers and bays provide wildlife habitat
and support commercial and recreational activities, which are fundamental to the quality of life
in this region.
Stormwater runoff can cause water pollution by carrying pollutants into the water supply.
According to a report on water quality by the US EPA, about. forty percent (40%) of the rivers,
lakes and estuaries that have been assessed are not meeting water quality standards. The report
found that urban runoff and discharges from storm sewers are major sources of water quality
problems.
Providing Mount Holly with a stormwater management system that allows for sustainable
community growth is a continuing challenge. It involves educating residents, setting minimum
standards, planning for future detention basins and drainage channels, working with private
development interests. Coordinating with governmental agencies, and maintaining the efficiency
of the existing system of culverts, pipes and other structures.
Recognizing that stormwater system development should be guided by adopted policies and a
comprehensive plan, the City of Mount Holly has developed this Five Year Stormwater
Management Plan to address this issue.
1.2.2 Benefits of Stormwater Management.
By more effectively managing stormwater runoff, local governments can protect public health,
spur economic development, and create a more attractive community. Contamination of
community drinking water threatens public health and causes significant cleanup expense.
Preventing contamination of drinking water avoids the costs of additional treatment facilities,
and restores citizens' confidence in their drinking water, public utilities and community leaders.
Many techniques that local governments use to address stormwater can also double for
recreational purposes. Natural vegetative buffers along river banks can provide for excellent
hiking trails. Stormwater detention ponds can double as bird watching areas. Open space
preserved for drainage can be used for soccer fields or picnic spots.
1.3 STORMWATER REGULATION
1.3.1 History of .Slorrrrwater- Regulation.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), under the auspices of the Clean Water Act
(CWA), regulates stormwater discharges by issuance of national Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permits. The 1972 amendment to the CWA prohibits discharge of any
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pollutant into the waters of the US from a point source unless the discharge is authorized by a
NPDES permit. The NPDES program initially targeted easily detected sources of water
pollution such as municipal sewage and industrial process wastewater. This initial program was
successful in improving water quality. However, the NPDES program was not addressing other
significant sources of water quality impairment; which include nonpoint sources such as runoff
from agricultural and forestry operations, and stormwater runoff.
Congress further amended the CWA in 1987 and required the US EPA to establish NPDES
requirements for stormwater discharges. A comprehensive, two phase approach to stormwater
control was established. 4n November 15, 1990, the US EPA published initial permit
application guidelines for eleven (11) categories of stormwater discharges associated with
industrial activity, and from drainage systems located in municipalities with a population of
100,000 or more. The Phase I stormwater regulations required large sources of stormwater
discharge to apply for NPDES permits. Large sources included medium and large municipalities
(lager than 100,000 population) and several categories of industrial activity including
construction activity which would disturb five or more acres of land.
The NPDES Phase II rules, promulgated in December, 1999, expanded the scope of the NPDES
program to include smaller local governments. At that time, the State of North Carolina had
been delegated the authority to administer the NPDES permit program within the state. Mount
Holly and other smaller municipalities (population of less than 100,000) that manage their
stormwater collection and discharge systems are now regulated as Phase I1 municipalities under
the NPDES municipal separate storm system (MS4) permit requirements. The North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR) has issued a general permit for
stormwater discharges from Phase II locations (cities and counties). The NPDES permit for
Mount Holly was essentially outlined in the stormwater discharge permit request filed in March,
2003. The current permit extends for five (5) years, dating from July 1, 2005.
Under the Phase II stormwater regulations, a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) must be
developed to the extent allowable under state and local law, and implemented according to the
requirements of Part III of the general permit for stormwater discharges which may reach the
waters of the United States. The SWMP should be developed to prevent pollution in stormwater
to the maximum extent possible and effectively prohibit illicit discharges to the system.
The final rule requires that the permittee choose the appropriate best management practice
(BMP) for each of the six required subject areas. In other words, the US EPA expects Phase lI
permittees to tailor their individual SWMP's and their BMPs to fit the particular characteristics
and needs of the permittee and the area served by the MS4. Therefore, the operator of a
regulated storm sewer system can take advantage of the flexibility provided by the rule to utilize
the most suitable BMPs. for its MS4.
To qualify for permit coverage, the MS4 must develop a SWMP that describes the BMPs to be
used, and the expected pollutant reduction due to the use of the BMP. The SWMP must address
BMPs in the following subject areas.
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1 • Public Education and Outreach
• Public Involvement and Participation .
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Control of Construction Site Runoff
• Post Construction Stormwater Management
• Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping.
1.3.2.1NPDE5 Phase H Minimum Control Measures.
To complete permit coverage, the City of Mount Holly must develop a SWMP that addresses six
(6) topical areas. These areas are:
1. Public Education and Outreach. The MS4 is required to develop and implement a
Public Education Program to prepare and disseminate information to the community
about effects of stormwater discharges on receiving waters and steps the public can
take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff.
2. Public Involvement and Participation. The MS4 is required, at a minimum, to comply
with state and local notice requirements, and to include the public in developing,
implementing and reviewing the SWMP. This program should involve all economic
and ethnic groups.
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. The MS4 must develop. Implement and
enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges by:
a. Plotting a storm sewer map listing location of all outfalls.
b. Develop and pass an ordinance prohibiting illicit discharges.
c. Develop and implement enforcement procedures and actions.
d. Detect and address illicit discharges (including illegal dumping).
e. Inform employees, business, and the general public of policies.
4. Control of Construction Site Runoff, The MS4 is required to develop, implement and
enforce a program to reduce pollutants which may be included in the stormwater runoff
from construction activities where the area of construction disturbance is greater than
one (1) acre.
5. Post Construction Stormwater Management. The MS4 is required to develop,
implement and enforce a program for stormwater runoff from new and redevelopment
projects that disturb greater than one (1) acre.
6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping. The MS4 is required to develop and
implement an operation and maintenance program to reduce potential pollutant runoff
from municipal operations. The program should have an employee training
component.
The NPDES Stormwater Discharge permit for the City of Mount Holly allows for the
implementation of the above programs over a five year period. However, the required
Stormwater Management flan (SWMP) needs to lay out a schedule to fulfill the requirements of
the permit as outlined above. This SWMP will accomplish the goal.
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1.3.3. Capacity and Authority of MS4 to Implement and Enforce SWMP and BMPs.
According to the US EPA regulations (40 CFR 122.34(a)), the Stormwater Discharge permit
requires, at a minimum, that the City of Mount Holly to develop, implement and enforce
stormwater discharge requirements as outlined above, and to be discussed in more detail in
following paragraphs. The City of Mount Holly has to develop and enforcement program to the
extent allowable by state and local law (as amended). The program must be one that will reduce
the discharge of pollutants from the municipality to the maximum extent practicable, protect
water quality, and satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act.
This will require effective enforcement mechanisms.
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SECTION 2 - PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
40 CFJ? 122.34(b) — Implement a public education program to prepare and distribute
educational materials to the community of contact, equivalent outreach activities about the
impacts of slortnivater discharges on relater bodies and the steps the public can take to reduce
pollutants in storinwaler runoff
2.1 OVERVIEW
Public education and outreach is the key to the success of a SWMP. Through public education,
residents gain an understanding of how their actions affect stormwater quality and become more
informed about stormwater quality issues. When citizens understand that poor water quality can
be the result of everyday activities, a major source of pollutants in stormwater can be voluntarily
eliminated. Perhaps more importantly, an educated public can be a broad base of support for the
SWMP. The objectives of a public education program should be to promote a clear
identification and understanding of the problem and solutions; and to promote community
ownership of the problems and solutions.
The City of Mount Holly is dedicated to educating the community on how to prevent stormwater
pollution. In this regard, the city will provide educational information to the community. In
collaboration with organizations like the Image Committee, the Quality of Natural Resources
Committee of Gaston County (QNRC), community volunteers will assist in stormwater pollution
prevention education.
The City of Mount Holly's public education program will address the following target audiences:
• Adult residents
• Students
• Municipal employees
Businesses, including commercial and industrial facilities
• Construction site operators
Numerous stormwater public education materials have already been developed by the US EPA,
state and local agencies, and are available for distribution or reprinting. In addition, the city will
coordinate public education efforts with Gaston County, QNRC, and the City of Belmont where
feasible.
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Table 2.1
BMP and Measurable Goal Summary for Public Education and Outreach
BINIP
Nleasuruble Guals
YR
YR
YR
VR
YR
1
2
3
4
S
_
1L1) ESIAE�IStiil:.I PU1)1iC
Devc;lop a pkiblic eclucatioll ilrOcIr:un and
x
x
x
i
x
EdLication and
iinplt'nic'ni tVitlnn 12 nionlhs o the perrliiL
outreach Pro-rarn
ismie dale. Incorporate outrcach elonwnts
for siy-,Tli icani rnlnorlty arid dlsa(I inia"BIl
`
i:i)lnlilti]11SiCS.
(h) hiforinalional 1'` j) Site,
JRVeiop anc3 n]ainiatil internct w0l site_
Post newsletter articles on sioanwatet.
information on waiter quaht.y. storinwaier
pra.jecls and acllvil ies. and wits to contacl
Morinwitter nlarlaocillent pl'O rani staff
(c) Pubhi - education
Develop g.cncral li}riliwatei rducati(inai
X
X
`C
x
materials f-or schools,
material to appropriate targui grrlups .I:
honieowners, and/or
likely to have a significant siorinwzIter
busincsscs
impact, Instead of developing its Own
materials, the perniittee inay rely on staw-
suppliCd Public l duc aion and Olitrcach
inaierials. as avail ibk when
iinplenienrill" its Own pro -ram.
td) Public educafion
Distribute written educational material til
x
X
x
X
h
material dissemination
a i)t'l ad public attdltnce. Possibilities
include. but are 110t lirllitCd lU Utility
wallollt's and al ti (rcinl events.
2.2. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.
Description. The City of Mount Holly will develop materials and distribute them to the general
public, to student groups, to municipal employees, to businesses, and to construction site
operators. Target groups will include all economic groups and ethnic groups within the city.
Measurable Goals.
A. Develop and implement a public education package within the first 12 months of the
permit period. Incorporate outreach elements for significant minority and
disadvantaged communities.
B. Develop and maintain an internet web site. Post newsletter articles on stormwater
information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact
project staff.
C. Develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups likely to
have an impact on stormwater runoff quality.
D. Distribute written information to appropriate target groups.
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Costs.
A. Labor will be provided by the Rain Runoff Coordinator (a new hire), supplemented by
city personnel.
B. Materials will consist primarily of paper materials and web maintenance, both of which
are part of the current budget.
Implementation Schedule.
All of the above items will be started during the first year of the permit, except for the targeted
educational material which will be started during the second year of the permit. All items will
continue to have input and improvements over the term of permit.
2.3 INFORMATIONAL WEB SITE
Description. Develop and maintain an internet web site. Post newsletters on stormwater,
information on water quality; stormwater projects, and ways to contact program management
staff.
Measurable Goals.
• Develop web site with easily accessible address.
• Review "hits" on web site for efficacy.
• Annually review product material on web site and edit/revise.
Costs.
Both labor and equipment are included in the current city budget.
Implementation Schedule.
The web site will be started during the first year of the permit, and be annually reviewed during
the permit period.
2.4 PREPARATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION MATERIALS
Description. Research all currently available sources of stormwater educational material, and
determine usefulness for various target groups within the city. For materials not suitable or
available for these target groups, prepare educational materials for the specific group. Target
groups include schools, industries, commercial businesses, municipal staff, environmental
groups, other civic groups, and the general public.
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Measurable Goals.
• Complete identification of target groups for educational material preparation.
• Research currently available educational materials for various target groups.
• Disseminate educational materials via meetings, solicitations, etc.
Costs.
Cost will primarily be the partial salary of the new Rain Runoff Coordinator.
Implementation Schedule.
The basic program will be developed near the end of the first year of the permit. Significant
work will be done during the last four years of the permit period.
2.5 PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL DISSEMINATION
Description. A separate dissemination process will be instituted for the broader public audience.
Special events, where the general public will be present, may be used as the venue for this
process. In addition, mass mailings may be used for important topics and/or updates in the
stormwater management plan.
Measurable Goals.
• Collect feedback from various target groups so as to better tailor an educational
Program for the general public.
Co
Both labor and equipment/material costs are already included in the city budget.
Implementation Schedule.
As the identification of target groups and review of existing material will not be completed until
the end of the first year of the permit. Dissemination of materials cannot proceed until the
second year of the permit. Materials will continue to be updated and disseminated during the
remainder of the permit period.
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SECTION 3 — PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
40 CFR 122.34(b)(2) — AI a minimum, comply writh state, tribal, and local public notice
requirements when implementing a public involvement/participation program. The US EPA
recommends that the public be included in developing, implementing and reviewing your
storml> ater management program and that the public participation process should make efforts
to reach out and engage all economic and ethnic groups.
3.1 OVERVIEW
Public involvement and participation are important for the development of the SWMP.
Involving the public goes hand in hand with the local government public education efforts and
can help accomplish some of the same goals. By encouraging input from diverse economic and
ethnic groups, there can be beneficial effects on the development of the program. One such
benefit is that early and frequent public input can lead to shorter implementation schedule and
greater support for the program. Public involvement and participation can also create
opportunities to gain expertise from interested individuals and other organizations or
governmental entities. These added resources could improve the success of the stormwater
management program.
Table 3.1
BMP and Measurable Goal Summary for Public Involvement and Participation
BIVI '
Nleasurabl!e Goals
Y R
YR
Ylt
YR
i R
1
2
3
d
5
(it) Administer a Public
Develop and irnple►nent a Public
X
X
X
X
X
Involvement Program
Involvement acid Participation Pr(- arn.
(b) Allow the public: an
Conducrat least one public meeting to
X
opponunily to review
:allow the piMic nn opporniniiy to review
and comnlcnl can the:
and cornme.nt on the Stormwatc;r Plan,
Siorrnwaier Plan
(c)
(d) Organize a volunteer
Organize and implcinem a volunieer
X
_
X
X
X
X
con111111nity
stormwater related program designee{ to
inve kement program
promote on oing citiz.eii p.uYicipa(ion.
(d) Est'<1I111S11 a t_..lti;wns,
Develop a citizens' groups) for 11!PLlt on
X
X
X
X
X
Group(})
stormwater issues and the slorn1wutcr
11rUU1'i1I11.
3.2 DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Description. When implementing a public involvement program, the city must comply with state
and local public notice requirements. The City of Mount Holly wants to provide to all citizens a
public notice of the stormwater requirements, and to involve them in the implementation
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planning and execution. Public involvement means that all citizens groups will be contacted in
regard to planning meetings, and that notices will be prepared and sent to the general public.
Measurable Goals.
• Develop a public involvement program that will involve businesses, citizens groups, the
general public; and will involve all minority and ethnic groups.
• Verify that the public involvement program is in compliance with local, state and
federal laws.
• Contact all of the various stakeholders in regard to public meetings.
• Conduct public hearings with various stakeholder groups.
Costs.
• Labor will be supplied by city staff.
• Equipment/Supplies will be provided within the city budget.
Implementation Schedule.
Public involvement program development and implementation will begin immediately and will
continue each year for the duration of the permit. Annual assessments will be completed for
each annual report.
3.3 PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE SWMP
Description. Familiarize city council, municipal staff, the regulated community and the general
public on the requirements of the stormwater management program (SWMP). This
familiarization should facilitate and enhance the implementation of the SWMP. Public
presentations of the SWMP will be available upon request to the following groups throughout the
development and acceptance of the SWMP.
• City council
• Municipal staff
• Homeowners associations
• Business associations
• Commercial property owners
• Local service clubs
• Other civic groups
Residents attending these meetings would be invited to give feedback on the SWMP after the
presentations. In addition, the city will consider providing streaming video on the some of the
stormwater presentations in order to make the information more generally available.
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Measurable Goals.
• Schedule initial presentation of SWMP draft for September 19 city council meeting.
• Schedule other presentations and informational meetings on an as -needed basis
• Develop a list of civic organizations that may benefit from a presentation on the
SWMP, and inform them of presentation availability.
Costs.
• Labor: Existing city staff plus the new Rain Runoff Coordinator, and perhaps some
overtime costs for municipal staff and some interaction with consultant.
• Equipment/Supplies: Some additional copies of SWMP documents and additional notes
will be needed for presentations.
Implementation Schedule.
Presentations will be made during the first year of the permit, and will continue until the
complete SWMP is accepted by city council.
3.4 VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Description. The purpose of this program is to assist efforts to give citizens fist hand knowledge
of the quality of local water bodies and to provide cost effective means of collecting quality data.
The City of Mount Holly will partner with the Image Committee, the City of Belmont, Gaston
County, QNRC, and the local Council of Governments to train volunteers to monitor water
quality. Citizens will be provided with inexpensive test kits and will be asked to monitor water
quality in particular areas on a monthly or quarterly basis. To ensure volunteer data is of high
quality, the city will develop quality assurance standards for volunteers, and that al volunteers be
certified, and recertified every three years. Volunteer efforts can provide a substantial amount of
data on water quality, and this information can be used to determine which local water bodies are
at risk and to identify high priority locations for more extensive sampling and analysis.
Measurable Goals.
• Organize and assign citizen volunteers to the community involvement program.
• Develop water quality monitoring program and inexpensive test kits.
• Test site regularly for contamination. Targeted sites will depend upon the number of
volunteers participating in the program.
Costs.
Labor will be provided primarily by volunteers, with oversight by the Rain Runoff
Coordinator.
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• Equipment and supply cost will include test kits, additional training for volunteers, and
laboratory analysis.
Implementation Schedule.
Identification of potential volunteers will begin during the first year of the permit. Test kit
development and costing will be done during the second year of the permit, as well as the
additional volunteer training. Actual start up of the program will begin during the third year of
the permit, and continue for the duration of the permit.
3.5 ESTABLISH A CITIZENS ADVISORY GROUP
Description. Develop a Citizens Advisory Group to review existing program elements and
advise on stormwater issues and on the stormwater program.
Measurable Goal.
• Develop a Citizens Advisory Group which is reflective of various stakeholders needs,
requirements, and desires. The Citizens Advisory Group should not be too large, yet
represent a cross section of economic and ethnic citizens.
Costs.
Labor and equipment costs are already included in the city budget.
Implementation Schedule.
The Citizens Advisory Group should be selected by the end of the first year of the permit, and
should continue regular meetings for the duration of the permit.
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SECTION 4 — ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
40 C'FR 122.34 (b)(3) — Develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect, illicit discharges
into the A,1S4 system. Develop a storm sewer system map, showing the location of all the outfalls
and the names and locations of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from these
outfalls. To the extent allowable under state and local law, effectively prohibit, through
ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non-slortnivater discharges into )'our storm selver
system and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions. Develop and implement
a plan to detect and address non-stormwater discharges, including illegal dumping to your
system. Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated lvith
illegal discharges and improper disposal of wastes. Address categories listed in 40 CFR 122.34
(b)(3)(D)(iii) ifyou detertnlne they are slgnlflcant contributors ofpollutants to the MS4.
4.1 OVERVIEW
The illicit discharge detection and elimination program is intended to reduce improper waste
management practices. To eliminate illicit discharges into the public storm sewer system,
permittees will be required to develop a strategy to detect and eliminate such discharges. An
illicit discharge has been defined by the US EPA as "any discharge into a separate storm sewer
system that is not composed entirely of storm water."
According to the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program (NURP) study, urban dry weather
discharges were found to frequently have pollutant levels high enough to significantly impact
water quality of the receiving water bodies. It is believed that most of the flow during dry
weather conditions is due to illicit and/or inappropriate discharges and connections to the MS4
such as mistaken or deliberate connections of wastewater lines to the MS4. Permanent illicit
connections to storm sewers — connections that often originate from businesses — allow
wastewater to enter directly into storm drains and provide a continuous source of pollutants. The
MS4 may also receive the illicit discharge through an indirect connection such as infiltration into
the MS4 or spills flowing into storm drains.
The City of Mount Holly can work toward eliminating illicit discharge to the storm system by (1)
educating citizens and businesses, (2) updating storm sewer maps, (3) establishing an ordinance
that bars improper discharge of pollutants into the stormwater system, and (4) develop specific
plans to detect and address illicit discharges. One other avenue is to potentially target specific
businesses.
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Table 4.1
BMP and Measurable Goal Summary for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
;131`iP Measurable Coals YR YR YR :YR YR
3 4 5.
(a) Develont'Impl,!incrit Develop and implement an Illicit a x t X x
Illicit Discllxge
Discharge Dctec;iorl and Elimin.11ioil
Detecii'm Jrld
Program. lnchide provisions for progra1T1
Elirntrlalloil Prm rani
asscssinent and cyaluation.
kb) Establish arld ITlaillta,n
Establish and €minlaiil adc(Itiatc, legal
x
x
x
x
x
appropriate legid
aluil)oriliCS to prollibit illicit discharges
authorities
and ejiforcc the approved Illicil Dischart'e
Detection and Llirnination Pro -ram.
_
(c) Devclnp a SiElrtn Scuer
Identify aLrtfall locations and map
1
x
X
X
x
Systein Base Llap
storrllw•ater draiinage sysicni components.
At a minimurn, inappilIg C0111polletits
1TICIUCICS olltfalls, ClrainaAe areas, .ind
L
receiving streams.
(d) Inipictnerlt illicit
Irnpletnctit inspection prograirn to dCLCC1
a
x
x
x
x
discharge: detcctiotl
dry weather flows at systen) outfalls.
procedures
Establish procedures for tracing the
tioltrtC'ti of Illicit discharges and for
rCmovin'g the soLlrles_ Develop prucedtirey
for Identlficalioti of priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges. Continue to
identify, iocatle. and update inalp of
drainage sysiein corriporients on a priority
basis per approved Illicit Drwhiage
Program_
(e) Conductcrnploycz=
cross-trainim-,
col)ducl Mlinili�' fill' cil� staffOl! dctectiniy
I .»ld re ortin•! illicit lii:cllanlc,
� x I
X
to P,ov ide public
Inform pLlhlic etnI)IOVUS, butiines l°s. ant.1
x
x
x
education
the' <<Cntyral ptlhliC oH)a? EL tisaOl'lttleu
with illcc:;tl di�char es :seed inlprz)per
T
disposal of v"15;0.
(� l ESlahish a I)uhlit;
NIX)rling Mechanism
IEslahliah arid puhlici c a rt!portiiia
inechartkni t )r Lhc. public tQ W,110R it licii
discharacs
x
x
4.2 DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND
ELIMINATION PROGRAM
Description. The illicit discharge detection and elimination program will be developed and
implemented will encompass a number of programs such as illegal dumping of waste materials,
monitoring of water discharges to the storm sewer during dry weather, development of a
household hazardous waste recycling program, and the development of a database of local
businesses. Each of these subprograms will have program assessment and evaluation criteria
attached.
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Measurable Goals.
• Develop a program for the reporting, remediation, and enforcement of illegal dumping
within the city limits.
• Educate citizens and municipal employees to monitor for dry weather water discharges
into the storm sewer system. Develop program to record these incidents.
• Develop a household hazardous recycling program. Conduct an "amnesty day"
collection period on a semiannual basis.
• Develop a database of businesses that may have connected waste lines to the storm
system. Update database on a regular basis.
Costs.
Both labor and equipment costs are included in the current city budget except for additional
program management supplied by the proposed Rain Runoff Coordinator position discussed
above
Implementation Schedule.
The initial overall program development will be completed during the first year of the permit.
Specific subprograms will be developed during the second year of the permit. Assessment and
evaluation of each program will be completed during the remaining years of the permit on an
annual basis.
4.3 ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE LEGAL AUTHORITIES
Description. The primary legal vehicle to develop the illicit discharge detection and elimination
program will be the preparation, discussion and enactment of an ordinance which addresses the
issue. Within the ordinance will be the prohibition of illicit connections, enforcement procedures
and actions, and establish the legal authority to carry out inspection surveillance and monitoring
procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the ordinance. The ordinance will also identify
a list of occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges that will not be addressed as illicit
discharges. An example is the water discharged as a result of fire fighting activities.
Measurable Goals.
• Develop draft ordinance
• Conduct public review and collect comments on ordinance
• Present ordinance to city council for final resolution
• Implement ordinance
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Costs.
• Labor costs will include consultant drafting of ordinance, legal review of the ordinance,
and perhaps some employee overtime in regard to final preparation and
implementation.
• Fquipment costs are included in the current city budget.
Implementation Schedule.
All of the work on the ordinance should be completed within the fist year of the permit.
Additional annual assessments of the efficacy of the ordinance will be conducted.
4.4 MAINTAIN A STORM SEWER SYSTEM MAP
Description. A storm sewer map including outfall locations has been prepared by the City of
Mount Holly. Therefore, this map system should be reviewed, updated, and upgraded on an
annual basis.
Measurable Goal.
• Upgrade and update storm sewer map on annual basis
cost..
Labor and equipment costs are already incorporated into the city budget through the local GIS
employee.
Implementation Schedule.
The existing storm sewer map needs only to reviewed annually.
4.5 DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION PROCEDURES
Description. The first step in the process is to identify priority areas where illicit discharges may
have a higher propensity for occurrence. These areas will need more complete storm sewer
mapping, and will need a team of volunteers and/or municipal employees assigned to monitor the
storm sewer outfalls. The detection and identification of illicit discharges is a program which
will need to be developed. Detection will generally result from excursions noted from visual
storm sewer examinations. This program will rely on both volunteer and municipal employee
visual checks of the stormwater outfall system. Once an illicit stormwater discharge has been
noted, then procedures such as dye testing, smoke, and/or chemical analysis of the stormwater
discharge will be used to trace the illicit discharge to its source.
Measurable Goals.
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Identify priority areas where illicit discharges may have a higher propensity of occurrence.
• Complete storm sewer outfall mapping of priority areas.
• Test stormwater discharge to establish background pollutant concentrations.
• Establish procedures for the removal of illicit discharge locations.
Costs.
There will be costs associated with (a) the training of the volunteer and municipal staff for the
detection portion, and (b) analytical costs associated with the stormwater discharge location
characterization. These costs have not yet been fully estimated and incorporated into an
operating budget. All other costs will be part of current budgets.
Implementation Schedule.
• The identity of priority areas should be completed during the second year of the permit
• The storm sewer outfall mapping of priority areas should be updated during the second
year of the permit.
• 'resting of stormwater discharge outfall water will be completed during the first year of
the permit period.
• Procedures for the removal and/or enforcement against illicit discharge locations will
be completed during the third year of the permit period.
4.6 CONDUCT MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE CROSS TRAINING
Description. Plan and conduct a training program for municipal employees on the detection,
reporting and tracing of illicit discharges to their source.
Measurable Goal.
Training, which will include other city staff as well as public utility employees, will be
completed. Forms for reporting illicit discharges will also be prepared and reviewed.
Costs. There will be associated training costs and form preparation costs which are not currently
included in the budget.
Implementation Schedule. The training program should be completed during the first year of the
permit period. Annual training update seminars will be scheduled for the remaining years of the
permit period.
4.7 PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION
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N1AN.AG'E-'VflNT PLAN
Description. Develop and present a program to inform businesses, citizens groups and the
general public of the hazards associated with illegal and illicit discharges, and the improper
disposal of wastes.
Measurable Goal.
• Prepare fliers and newspaper articles for general distribution to businesses, citizens
groups and the general public. Conduct meetings as appropriate with target groups in
regard to the recognition of illicit discharges, and to proposed enforcement procedures.
Costs. About all costs for this activity are included in the current budget. There may be
additional meeting room and copying costs involved.
Implementation Schedule. The program to inform various target groups should be completed in
the first year of the permit period, and should be updated annually.
4.8 ESTABLISH A PUBLIC REPORTING MECHANISM
Description. Establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit
discharges and improper dumping of solid wastes.
Measurable Goal.
• Have reporting mechanism in place for businesses, citizens groups, the general public,
and the supplemental volunteer staff; as well as the municipal employees for the
reporting of illicit discharges and improper dumping of solid wastes.
Costs. Both labor and equipment costs for this activity has already been incorporated into the
current budget, except for oversight costs accrued to the stormwater coordinator.
Implementation Schedule. This activity should be completed near the end of the first year of the
permit period.
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SECTION 5 -- CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
40 CFR 122.34 (b)(4) — Develop, implement and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in an)>
.slornrwater runoff to you small M5=1 fi om construction activities that result in a land disturbance
ofgreater than or equal to one acre. Program must include: the development and
implementation of (at a minimum) an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to require
erosion and sediment controls cis ii,ell as sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements for
construction .site operators to implement appropriate erosion and .sediment control BMP.s,
requirementsfor construction site operators to control waste at the construction site, procedures
for site plan revieiv which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts,
procedures.for receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public.
5.1 OVERVIEW
Construction site runoff control is a program designed to address the pollution of stormwater
runoff from construction sites. During construction activity, vegetation and topsoil can be
stripped away, making the area especially vulnerable to erosion and additional sediment in the
local water. Activities that are performed on construction sites usually disturb a large amount of
land and generate large amounts of waste. The runoff from these sites have been shown in other
areas to contain high levels of sediment, phosphorus, nitrogen, pesticides, petroleum derivatives,
construction chemicals, and solid wastes.
Several actions must be taken under this program to deal with these pollutants. First,
construction sites must be required to establish erosion and sediment controls. To assist in this
program, local governments can educate construction site operators about erosion and waste
control practices, and inspect sites to ensure the appropriate management practices are being
followed. In addition, the City of Mount Holly will have in place a site plan review process,
including the opportunity for public input. The review process should include a mechanism for
identifying potential problem areas so that the construction site operator can take appropriate
control steps.
Please note that the City of Mount Holly has recently entered into an agreement with Gaston
County where Gaston County will assume all responsibility for the erosion and sediment control
programs within the jurisdictional area of the City of Mount Holly. The agreement is
incorporated into this document by reference. This agreement meets the tenets of the currently
issued permit, and needs no further comment at this time.
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N FOR INN A
Table 5.1
BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Control
li\EI'
Measurable Coals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
I
2
3
A
5
(a) Implement a 1�1o';r11rn
Develop a re(1ulatory mechanism and
X
X
X
}{
};
anti establish a
implerllcnt a program requiring erosion
rcgulalory mcchanism
and sedi€nent conirt)ls at constructions
for erosion and
sites and providing for &mciions to ensure
sediment control
compliance. Instead of originating a
program. the perinittee may elect to
comply by relying on the NCDENR
Division of Land Resources (DLR)
Erosion and Sediment Contrail Program,
either as administered by the DLR. or as
deiegatcd by the Sedimentation Control
Commission (SCC) to another entity with
Appropriate: jLlrisdic:tialn, including the
perinittee. The prunitwe may rely on the
DLR program only to the extent that that
program of the following
B,IvlPs.
till l)t v`CiOI7 3C'lltllft rll'� l�
Requlfu CoilMrticiion >1LC tip ralor�, to
X
X
on L'ollstnil:non s1ic
lllll?It.`mcni c rosion and scdirflNnt C011tr0l
j
llllCralVlrj
Till's :md io C:omrol k:o[ltitttlCIlon
[hat 111av Cause ;Idvticse w'aun,
tlU;il]Iy 1lTipaits_
}
(L� I Prop idC CdLW: tll(}rlal
NLNk: I'.1aEer1:(j�, 111:1y bL cjL:%-cj(€pt',, l7v Il1l.
�
X
� w.
and training materials
Permiltce• Or the Purlll€tleL' In €v os
for construction site
materials ailomed frolll other pI'o r:ltrls
OP0.1-JI 'S
and adapitfd to the perinitieC C
_
construction runoff control~ . ro tarn.
(d) IR--,1hU1C 111an reViCWN
RCView• construction flans and establish
\
X
\
1 X
X
procedures that incorporate wmer qu:1I1[v
considerations in constniction site plan
reviews,
j Establish public
Establish procedures for receipt and
X
X
X
X
X
information procedures
consideration of erosion and
sedimentation infOrrllation submitted by
the public. PUblicilr the procedures and
contact information. The procedures must
lead directly to a site inspection or other
J
timely follow-up action.
II
(i) Establish inspection
Estabiish procedure, for sne illspcctlon
X
X
X
X
X
:loll enforcenlerrl
and enforce rrwrlt of control n1C'asure
procedure.
requirements. The procedures should
include prioritizing at;c`tls of inspections
based oil local criturla.
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5.2 DEVELOP REGULATORY MECHANISM FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROL
Description. Develop a regulatory mechanism and implement a program requiring erosion and
sediment controls at construction sites where greater than or equal to one acre of land will be
disturbed. Provide sanctions to ensure compliance. The City of Mount Holly has already
entered into an agreement with Gaston County for Gaston County to monitor, provide sanctions
and enforce an erosion and sediment control ordinance.
Measurable Goal.
Complete agreement with Gaston County to monitor and enforce an erosion and
sediment control ordinance.
Costs. All labor and equipment costs have already been supported in the current budget.
Implementation Schedule. The agreement between the City of Mount Holly and Gaston County
is already in place.
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SECTION 6 — POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
40 CFR 122.34 (b)(3) — 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 that are less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale, that discharge into your small MS4. Develop and implement strategies
i4,hich include a combination ofstructural and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for your
community. Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post -construction
runoff. Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
6.1 OVERVIEW
Post -construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment focuses on
implementation of controls to maintain good water quality conditions after as area has been
developed. New development can also have a significant effect on water quality because during
the course of development, natural landscapes are often replaced by impermeable roads, parking
lots, sidewalks; and other paved surfaces. Such development may lead to increases in both the
volume of stormwater runoff and the accompanying pollutants that reach local water bodies.
The MS4's are required 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 of less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale that discharge to the small MS4. The program must ensure that controls are
in place that would prevent or minimize water quality impact.
Studies have shown that it is much easier and more cost effective to control pollution at its
source rather than after it enters into an MS4. It is important to consider BMPs that may be
needed for post construction pollution control prior to actual construction. Strategies should
include a combination of structural and nonstructural BMPs appropriate for the community.
Structural controls include use of storage, infiltration and vegetative practices. Local
governments can use preventative practices such as buffer zones, zoning, or requirements that
new developments implement specific structural BMPs. Buffer zones are areas along water
bodies where development is restricted or prohibited. They separate water bodies from
development, making it more difficult for polluted stormwater to reach the body of water. The
natural terrain of the buffer zone can also absorb excess runoff and cleanse pollutants as the
runoff moves through it. Local ordinances can require developers to use porous pavement or
swales, and can grant local governments the authority to inspect development sites to enforce the
ordinances.
Nonstructural controls include planning and procedures, and site based local controls. Zoning
ordinances can prevent development in sensitive areas. and promote development in areas that
can better accommodate development. Minimization of impervious areas, wetland protection,
and vegetative drainage ways are some of the nonstructural controls that may be considered for
use during the design of a new development or redevelopment project.
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STORAMWAITR
The chosen BMPs should be appropriate for the community, minimize water quality impact, and
try to maintain pre -development runoff conditions. Regulations and ordinances will need to be
created to establish requirements for post construction runoff from new development and
redevelopment projects. The MS4 will need to develop a mechanism to ensure long term
operation and maintenance of the BMPs.
Table 6.1
BMPs for Post Construction Site Runoff Controls
}iiV1}`
Nleastm•able Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
1
2
3
a
S
_
(a) 1:stablish a Post-
Develop, adopt by ordinance (or similar
X
X
X
Constrtu:noti
regulaion, inechanlsm), impicniem, and
Storniwater
enforce a prof'rain to addiess stormwaier
Management Program
runoff from new development and
redevelopment. The Ordinance must be
reviewed and approved by the Director
prior to itnplememation, Fi: sure that
controls are in place lu prevent or
rnininrizewater tualit ini alas.
{b) Establish sir:rtcgies
Develop and implement strategies that
\
X
x
which include 13MI's
include: a combination of structural mdior
;appropriate for the NIS-1
nun -structural 13Ml s. Provide a
tnechatii,ni to requirclong-term operation
and rriairiten.ince ofstructural BMPs.
Re.quirt: annual inspection reports of
permitted structural 13N111s perforated by a
qualified Professional.
tci Establish a progrrirrr to
Control-the'sources of fecal coliforni to
x
x
X
coniro[ the sources of
the ma.ximunt extent pr�aciicablc..
fecal coliforin to the:
Develop and implement an oversight
rnaxinium cment
pregrain to ensure proper operation and
practicahlc
rnaintenancc'efon=rile wastewater
treatments}' tenis for domc5tic
war tewater: ivlunicipaliti" roust
coordinate this program with the county
health de artincnt.
6.2 ESTABLISH PARAMETERS FOR A POSTCONSTRUCTION RUNOFF PROGRAM
Description. The City of Mount Holly needs to develop and adopt by ordinance or similar
regulatory mechanism, implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new
development and redevelopment projects. The ordinance must be reviewed and approved by city
management, city council, and the public utilities director prior to implementation. This program
should also be written in such a way that training materials can be generated for municipal
employees, target citizen groups and construction site operators. In addition, sufficient controls
must be in place to prevent or minimize water quality impacts. This program should be prepared
to address any and all land disturbances of greater than or equal to one acre or to less than one
acre areas if the area is pan of a larger tract scheduled for development or redevelopment.
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Measurable Goals.
• Develop and adopt an ordinance (or other regulatory mechanism) to address stormwater
runoff from new development and redevelopment.
• Implement ordinance and ensure that controls are in place to enforce the ordinance.
• Review ordinance and ensure that controls are in place to prevent or minimize water
runoff quality impact.
Costs. Both labor and equipment costs are part of the current budget except for the cost of
management, which will be supplied by the stonnwater coordinator.
Implementation Schedule. The development and adoption of a new ordinance for this purpose
should be completed late in the second year of the permit period. Final controls and ordinance
modifications will be performed during the remaining period of the permit.
6.3 ESTABLISH BMP STRATEGIES SPECIFIC FOR MOUNT HOLLY
Description. The City of Mount Holly needs to develop and implement strategies that include a
combination of structural and nonstructural BMPs. The primary strategy should include a
mechanism for the long term operation and maintenance of structural BMPs, including annual
inspections by qualified professionals, and a reporting procedure.
Measurable Goals.
• Analyze structural and nonstructural requirements for new development and
redevelopment projects. Develop BMPs for these projects.
• Incorporate long term operation and maintenance policies into the BMPs.
• Develop inspection by qualified professional and reporting procedures.
Costs.
New labor cost will include BMP design, development of the long term strategy for operation
and maintenance, and qualified professional inspection. There will be no additional equipment
costs.
Implementation Schedule.
BMI' design for both structural and nonstructural BMPs should be completed during the third
year of the permit program. Structural BMPs should be in place during the fourth year of the
permit period, and nonstructural BMPs should start being in place during the end of the fourth
year of the permit period. The first inspections and reports should be completed during the last
year of permit period.
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6.4 ESTABLISH FECAL COLIFORM SOURCE CONTROLS
Description. Fecal coliform can enter stormwater runoff from a variety of sources, the most
prevalent of which is from overflow of the Public Owned Treatment Works (POTW). To control
any fecal coliform from entering the stormwater runoff, an oversight program to ensure
continued proper operation of the waste water treatment plant during storm conditions needs to
be developed.
Measurable Goals.
• Develop and implement an oversight plan to ensure proper operation and maintenance
of the waste water treatment plant during storm conditions.
• Coordinate this program with the county and state health departments.
Co-*-'_
Both labor and equipment costs are already included in the current budget.
Implementation Schedule.
Basic program development will be completed during the third year of the permit period. The
program will be reviewed and refined during the remaining permit period, incorporating the
results of stonri runoff handling procedures.
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STORAIIW.A'111-' PLAN
SECTION 7 — POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS.
40 CFR 122.34 (b)(6) — Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that
includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant
runoff from municipal operations.
7.1 OVERVIEW
Many opportunities for preventing stormwater pollution can be found within a local
government's own operations. This program emphasizes the operation and maintenance of MS4
activities and proper training of municipal employees. Altering daily operations that have the
potential to contribute pollutants to stormwater runoff and establishing schedules for cleaning
and maintaining the infrastructure can have positive effects on water quality. When the city
takes advantage of pollution prevention opportunities within its own operations, results should be
swift because improvements do not have to rely on gradual changes in citizen perception and
behavior. Typical affected municipal operations include parks, open space maintenance, road
and right-of-way maintenance, fleet maintenance, city construction projects, and stormwater
sewer maintenance.
Table 7.1
BMP and Measurable Goal Summary for Public involvement and
Participation
BM1'
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
1
2
3
4
5
,a) Dwvelop an opx ration
Develop an operation and maintenance
x
X
and mainten-ance
program that ha;; 111C ultilrratr goal Of
11mgrotrn
preventing or reducing pollutant runoff
frorn munici al o .er Lions.
Ehi ]nspc c:(ion and
Develop. an hivcntory of all facilities and
X
X
X
evaluation of facililies,
operations owned and operated by the
opera€ions, and the
pcunittee with the petl'n6al for generaiin«
NIS4 system and
P011L)Wd stomiwater runo[f, including the
associated structural
1t9S4 system anal 1SS0C.h1LCC1 structural
BNIPs.
Iih111's. Inspect potential sources of
polluted rutloff. the. storrnwatcl, Controls.
and conveyance systems. E'v alualce the
sources. tlocoment deficiencies, plan
correulivc:actions, ant] document the
accotn plishment of correcilve actions.
(C) colidllct Slat II"6i11n-
Conduct,taff training spccific for
Y
x
x
pollution prevcntiorl and good
he?u5[,'};CC ?l1} ; I?r'c'x:edtll-ea.
idj Review of nlunieipality
Conduct annual review of the industrial
X
a
X
owned or operated
activities with a Phaase I NPDES
t'ecallated ,111dustrltd
storaiwater peimit mvned and operated I -iv
.1t;1aVIOCS
the permit€Cc. Revik:'%v the luliwVin('
aspects. the 5torimvaier P011u60n
Prevention Plan where one is required, Like
tirnt,.line s of any rnonitorirL reports
required by the Phase I pennit, and € ie
rulU]IS of inspections and subscgt ent
follow-up taclions at the facilities.
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7.2 DEVELOP OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS
Description. Operation and maintenance procedures will be developed and reviewed with the
goal to reduce or eliminate potential spills of material, and/or adequate control of those spills.
Operational procedures will also include inspection of equipment and structural BMPs.
Measurable Goals.
• Develop written operation and maintenance procedures.
• Develop written inspection procedures.
Cnsts_
• Costs, other than for management oversight, are, included in the current budget.
• Equipment costs are also included in the current budget.
Implementation Schedule.
The written procedures will be developed and implemented during the third year of the permit
period, and will be reviewed annually thereafter.
7.3 INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF OPERATIONS, FACILITIES, AND
STRUCTURAL BMPs
Description. The City of Mount Holly will complete an inventory of all facility operations
owned and operated by the city with the potential to generate polluted stormwater runoff.
Included in the inventory will be the structural BMPs. An extension of the inventory will
include inspection procedures and schedules, and an evaluation of the potential sources,
document deficiencies, plan corrective actions, and documentation of corrective actions.
Measurable Goals.
• Complete written inventory of facility operations owned and operated by the City of
Mount Holly
• Complete written inventory of structural BMPs installed in the City.
• Develop inspection schedule for facilities and BMPs.
• Evaluate potential sources of stormwater pollution from City operations.
• Review plan for document deficiencies, and plan corrective actions.
City of Mount Holly
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Costs.
All labor and equipment costs, except for oversight by the stormwater coordinator, are currently
included in the city budget.
Implementation Schedule.
The written documents for the inventories, inspection schedule, and evaluation o potential
sources will be completed during the third year of permit period. The review for plan
deficiencies and corrective action plans will be prepared during the fourth year of the permit
period.
7.4 CONDUCT STAFF TRAINING
Description. Municipal staff will need to be informed as to potential stormwater pollution, and
its prevention. The operation and maintenance schedules for facilities and structural BMPs will
further delineate the information necessary to accomplish the goal. This can be most easily be
accomplished by training seminars.
Measurable Goal.
• Complete training program for municipal employees in (a) potential sources of
pollution generated from municipal operations, (b) inspection procedures for equipment
and structural BMPs, and, (c) how to document findings and plan deficiencies.
Costs.
Both labor costs and equipment costs, except for stormwater coordinator oversight, are included
in the current budget.
Implementation Schedule.
The staff training program should be completed during the third year of the permit period, and
the implementation of all staff training should be completed during the fourth year of the permit
period.
7.5 REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS FOR REGULATED INDUSTRIAL
ACTIVITIES
Description. Industrial activities were to have been included in the Phase I Stormwater
Discharge regulations. Therefore. the City of Mount Holly needs to complete an assessment of
operations to determine if any operations fall into the Phase I regulatory mode: Industrial
Activities. If there are permittable industrial activities, an industrial permit needs t be prepared
and filed. Further, a separate Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) needs to be
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generated. The most sensitive issue regarding a permittable facility is the maintenance of the
vehicle fleet. At any repair yard, the usage of new motor oil must not exceed 55 gallons per
month to maintain an exemption from industrial activity.
Measurable Goal.
• An assessment of the City of Mount Holly's municipal operations was conducted
during the preparation of the stormwater discharge permit. No industrial operations
were found.
Costs.
The cost for an annual review of municipal operations to evaluate the potential industrial activity
is already incorporated into the current budget.
Implementation Schedule.
As one review has already completed, the next review will not be necessary until the third year
of the permit period.
Cht , of Mount Holly
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F W ATE Michael F, Eselcy, Govurnor
`D1wr William G. Ross Jt.. Sccrclary
North Carolina Department of Environment atad Natural Resources
7 Alan W. Klimek, f . E. Director
Division of Water Quality
4 Colcun H. Sullins. I>iputy Dinxtor
Division of Hater Quality
STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION
NPDES Stormwater Permit
Facility Name:
NPDES Permit Number:
Facility Location:
Type of Activity:
Receiving Stream:
River Basin:
Stream Classification:
Proposed Permit Requirements
Compliance Schedule:
Basis for Monitoring:
Basis for Other Requirements:
Response Requested by (Date)
DOCUMENTS.REVIEWED
City of Mount Holly
NCS000407
City of Mount Holly
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
Taylor's Creek, Fites Creek, Dutchman's Creek, Stanley Creek, South
Stanley Creek and their tributaries
Catawba River Basin
WS-IV, CA, C
See attached draft permit
See Part V, Section A of the attached draft permit
Not applicable
Not applicable
October 8, 2004
NPDES Stormwater Permit Application -Form
Narrative Application Supplement: Stormwater Management Program Report
Recommendation: Based on the documents reviewed, the application information submitted on March 6, 2003 is
sufficient to issue an Individual Stormwater Permit.
Prepared by (Signature) Date �,12jZ1Z,-,0jL
Stormwater and General Permits Supervisor
Date �1�Z¢/ZoG
Concurrence by Regional Offic f �• / <—� /�`�"� Date
Water Quality Supervisor
Date
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 [phone]
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Michael P. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
WAIF... w ..__ .. a�.'�S�e�Jnber 24, 2004
David Kraus, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28 t20
Dear Mr. Kraus;
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Depuly Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000407
City of Mount Holly
Enclosed for your review and comment is the draft Phase 2 NPDES Stormwater
Permit for the City of Mount Holly. Following an appropriate public notice and comment
period, we anticipate this permit will become effective in the 4th quarter of 2004.
We believe that this draft permit will provide your community with the flexibility
vital for your community, while at the same time safeguarding and protecting our natural
environment for future generations of North Carolinians.
We look forward to receiving your comments on this draft permit and continuing
to work together for the benefit of your community and North Carolina. Please provide
your comments by Friday, October 8, 2004. You will also have an opportunity to submit
comments during the public comment period in November, 2004. If you have any
questions about this draft permit don't hesitate to contact me at [phone], ext. 545.
Sincerely,
Mike Randall
Environmental Engineer
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Mooresville Regional Office
NR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1017 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

NPDES Stormwater
Discharge
Permit Application
City of Mount Holly
Mount Holly, North Carolina
City of Mount Holly
131 N. Main St
Mount Holly, NC 28120
704-827-3931

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
....C31Yh"IC USEONI~Y
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
CG56 ' p
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES sormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU 168) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete applicatiori't�."i .
submittals may be returned to the applicant. CEO
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I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Mount Holly
Seekin PermitCovera a
REF `
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City
town, county, prison, school,
11 ►�...
etc.)iA'i
.._.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Gaston
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
8
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
9.614
Seasonal (if available)
9.614
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
2.47%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ® No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
8
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
5
d.
Estimated percentacie of Jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
40
•
Commercial
36
•
Industrial
14
•
Open Space
10
Tota I =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
® Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes ® No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ® No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No Not Applicable
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
❑ Yes ® No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
• Element they will
implement
• Contact Person
• Contact Address
• Contact Telephone Number
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑Yes ❑ No Not Applicable
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority Don Price
has been del2gated
b. Title/position of person above Utility Director
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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0 VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
0
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I 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. lam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
C-Z,Vy
Name
David Kraus
Title
City Manager
Street Address
131 North Main Street
PO Box
406
City
Mount Holly
State
NC
Zip
28120
Telephone
704-827-3931
Fax
704-822-2933
E-Mail
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Don Price
b.
Title
Utility Director
c.
Street Address
131 North Main Street
d.
PO Box
406
e.
City
Mount Holly
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28120
h.
Telephone Number
704-827-3931
i.
Fax Number
704-822-2933
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a. RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
b. UIC program under SDWA
c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NC 0021156
Permit Number
d. Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
e. Non Attainment Program
f. National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g. Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h. Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of CWA
OX. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
O 7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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NARRATIVE SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
City of Mount Holly
Table of Contents
Stormwater Sewer System Information.
1.1 Population served
1.2 Growth rate
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 service areas
1.4 MS4 conveyance system
1.5 Land use composition estimates
1.6 Estimate methodology
1.7 TMDL identification
2. Receiving Streams
3. Existing Water Quality Programs
0 3.1 Local programs
3.2 State programs
4. Permitting Information
4.1 Responsible party contact list
4.2 Organization chart
4.3 Signing official
4.4 Duly authorized representative
5. Co -Permitting Information
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
7. Stormwater Management Program
7.1 Public information and outreach
7.2 Public involvement and participation
7.3 Illicit discharge detection and elimination
7.4 Construction site Stormwater runoff control
7.5 Post -construction stormwater management in new and redevelopment
7.6 Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations
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0 City of Mount Holly
1. Storm Sewer System Information,
1.1 Population served:
1990 census: 7,710 residents
2000 census: 9,614 residents
1.2 Growth rate:
24.7% in ten years; or, 2.47% per year
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 service areas:
The City of Mount Holly now has about eight square miles inside the
city limits
1.4 MS4 conveyance system:
Please refer to stormwater conveyance drawings in Section 7.3.1
40 1.5 Land use composition estimates:
Residential
Open Land
Industrial
Commercial
1.6 Estimate methodology:
3.2 square miles
2.9 square miles
1.1 square miles
0.8 square miles
Both industrial land and commercial land were scaled form the City of Mount
Holly zoning map, of which a copy is attached. The residential portion was
estimated from population, population density of 2.3 persons per household, and
an average of 0.5 acres per househould. Open land comprises the balance.
1.7 TMDL identification:
At this time, the Catawba River does not have a TMDL classification.

0 2. Receiving Streams.
e
L�]
Receiving
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Use Support
Water Quality
Stream Name
Classification
Rating
Issues
Taylor's Creek
From source to
WS-1V
NA / UNK
NA
Dutchman's Creek
Fites Creek
From source to a
WS-IV
NA / UNK
NA
point 0.3 mile
downstream of
N.C. Hwy 273
Fites Creek
From a point 0.3
WS-IV CA
NA 1 UNK
NA
mile downstream
of N.C. Hwy 273
to Lake Wylie,
Catawba River
Dutchman's Creek
From source to a
WS-IV
Excellent
NA
point 0.8 mile
downstream of
Taylor's Creek
Dutchman's Creek
From a point 0.8
WS-IV CA
Excellent
NA
mile downstream
of Taylor's Creek
to Lake Wylie,
Catawba River
Stanley Creek
From source to a
C
NA 1 UNK
NA
point 1.0 mile
upstream of
Gaston County
SR 1918
Stanley Creek
From a point 1.0
WS-IV
NA 1 UNK
NA
mile upstream of
Gaston County
SR 1918 to
Dutchman's Creek
South Stanley
From source to
WS-1V
NA / UNK
NA
Creek
Dutchman's Creek

0 3. Existing Water Quality Programs.
3.1 Local programs:
The City of Mount Holly currently has a water shed water supply program in
place. In addition, the City of Mount Holly and the City of Belmont are working
together to create a local sedimentation and erosion control ordinance.
3.2 State programs:
There are no state programs in effect of which we are aware.
4. Permitting Information.
4.1 Responsible party contact:
Contact person: Don Price
Contact title: Utility Director
Phone number: 704-827-3931
Fax number: - 704 -822 2933
E-mail: [e-mail]
4.2 Organizational chart:
City Manager
David Kraus
Utility Director
Don Price
4.3 Signing official:
David Kraus, City Manager
4.4 Duly authorized representative
Don Price, Utility Director
5. Co -Permitting Information (Not Applicable).
b. Reliance on Other Government Entity (Not Applicable).
40 7. Stormwater Management Program Plan.

0 7.1 Public education and outreach.
0
0
7.1.1 Implementation schedule
Best Management Practice and
Measurable Goals
Year Started
the Frequency Implemented
I
Subsection to the current website
We are going to create and maintain a
Create the first
webpage to inform the community of
year and to
what the Storm Water program is
run for the
about. Included will be information
entire term
relevant to potential problems with
pollutants being released into the storm
system. A list of contact persons for
questions and complaints with reference
to storm water will be included. We
would also like to have question and
answer section based on the questions
Updated quarterly
from the community.
2
Article to run in the local weekly
The purpose will be to inform the
Start in the
paper
community of the storm water program
first year
and to provide them with the locations
of the information. It will also be used
to soundboard comments from the
community. The format will be based
Quarterly
on an editorial style.
3
Industrial Outreach Program
This program will show where we
Presented in
started and the direction that we intend
the third year
to go. Included will be supportive
information relevant to our
As requested
commmunity and its industries.
4
Current news bulletin board
We will place the most current
Start the first
information, with respect to problems
year
identified and the actions taken, on the
Updated quarterly
bulletin board in the foyer of city hail.
5
Brochures
We will provide the brochures at the
Start in the
various offices of the city. They will be
second year
placed in areas that have the most
probability of view to the citizens.
Included will be general information on
the Storm Water Plan and cotnatact
information for more details and
questions.

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to
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7.1.2 Target audiences:
Industry - A&E, Freightliner, Gaston County Dye, Clariant
Small businesses - Chamber of Commerce, Farm Supply, Gas Stations
Schools
Residents
7.2 Public involvement and participation.
7.2.1 Implementation schedule:
Best Management Practice and the
Measurable Goals
Year
Frequency Implemented
Started
1
Public forum on Storm Water
We will have an annual forum to
Start the
address questions from the residents
f rst year
and businesses. These meetings will
be used to present teh past facts and
Annually
describe the next stage of plans.
2
Notice attached on the water bill
Notes will be attached to the water
Start the
bills to remind water customers
second
Quarterly
about storm water concerns
year
3
Post the questions and responses
Feedback from the public will be
Start the
posted on our webpage and on the
first year
bulletin board located in the foyer of
city hall. The idea is to be opne to
the community with what is asked
and the response given.
4
Springfest
The city will have a booth to
Start the
distribute information to the public
second
concerning storm water and the part
year
that the businesses and citizens play.
This could be coordinated with the
local industries and the Mountain
Island Lake Committee so that they
can directly address the citizens.
S
Regular meetins with the Mountain
A representatiive will be available to
Start the
Island Lake watch committee
the committee to answer questions
first year
on behalf of the city.

a7.2.2 Target audiences:
Populations include: Asian, Black, Hispanic and White.
7.3 Illicit discharge detection and elimination.
7.3.1 Stormwater system conveyance drawings.
Please see stormwater conveyance drawings ( 3) attached.
7.3.2 The City of Mount Holly maintains on active industrial waste water
pretreatment program. In addition, an illicit discharge ordinance
has been drafted, and should be in place by September 2003.
7.4 Construction site stormwater runoff control.
The City of Mount Holly and the City of Belmont are jointly developing
a soil and erosion control ordinance which will govern both municipalities.
This ordinance is expected to be in effect by June 2003.
40 7.5 Post -construction stormwater management in new and redevelopment.
0
7.5.1 Best management plan development:
Development Activity
Measurable Goal
Completion Year
Analyze Runoff Conditions
Plot all areas to be served by
First year of Program
a. Residential
individual Best Management
b. Commercial, including
Plans
parking areas
c. Industrial (most industry
should be covered by separate
industrial stormwater discharge
permits)
Select Best Management Plan
Selection will come from
Third year of program
for each area
approved list of BMP's such as
sand filters for parking lots,
detention ponds, rain gardens,
etc.
Construct BMP's
BMP's to achieve measurable
Fourth of year of program
stormwater discharge
requirements

7.5.2 Stormwater discharge activities (monitoring for illicit discharges,
construction of BMWs, monitoring of stormwater discharge quality) will
be financial trhough a stormwater authority which may be created (a) is a
separate entity, or (b) incorporated into the present overall Utility
Department. The stormwater authority will have the capability of placing
utility user fees. The stormwater authority should be in place by
ordinances by December 2003.
7.6 Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.
7.6.1 There are no municipally -owned industrial activities requiring separate
permits.
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NPDES Stormwater
Discharge
Permit Application
City of Mount Dolly
Mount Dolly, North Carolina
Prepared by:
City of Mount Holly
131 N. Main St
and Mount Holly, NC 28120
704-827-3931

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC �5)= ONLY:;
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDESS MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, complete rdance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Repo - e both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submitt et0p 1. ation
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
4'19
116,
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Mount Holly
Seeking Permit Coverage
SO Fo
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
`Fs,�q(ijy
state or local)'goy
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Gaston
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
8
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
9.614
Seasonal (if available)
9.614
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
2.47%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ® No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
8
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
5
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
40
•
Commercial
36
•
Industrial
14
•
Open Space
10
Tota 1 -
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
® Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes ® No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ® No
with another Phase II enti ?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No Not Applicable
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
❑ Yes ® No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
• Element they will
implement
• Contact Person
• Contact Address
• Contact Telephone Number
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish res onsibilities?
Yes ❑ No Not Applicable
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
Don Price
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
Utility Director
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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•
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I 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 forgathering 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 `es and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
( ZSA _= �
Name
D Kraus
Title
City Manager
Street Address
131 North Main Street
PO Box
406
City
Mount Holly
State
NC
Zip
28120
Telephone
704-827-3931
Fax
704-822-2933
E-Mail
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Don Price
b.
Title
Utility Director
c.
Street Address
131 North Main Street
d.
PO Box
406
e.
City
Mount Holly
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28120
h.
Telephone Number
704-827-3931
i.
Fax Number
704-822-2933
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail],nc.us
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a. RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
b. UIC program under SDWA
c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NC 0021156
Permit Number
d. Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
e. Non Attainment Program
f. National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g. Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h. Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of CWA
41 X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
•
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
O 3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
O 7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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NARRATIVE SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
City of Mount Holly
Table of Contents
Stormwater Sewer System Information.
L I Population served
1.2 Growth rate
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 service areas
1.4 MS4 conveyance system
1.5 Land use composition estimates
1.6 Estimate methodology
1.7 TMDL identification
2. Receiving Streams
O 3. Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1 Local programs
3.2 State programs
4. Permitting Information
4.1 Responsible party contact list
4.2 Organization chart
4.3 Signing official
4.4 Duly authorized representative
5. Co -Permitting Information
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
7. Stormwater Management Program
7.1 Public information and outreach
7.2 Public involvement and participation
7.3 Illicit discharge detection and elimination
7.4 Construction site stormwater runoff control
7.5 Post -construction stonnwater management in new and redevelopment
7.6 Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations
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0 City of Mount Holly
1. Storm Sewer System Information.
1.1 Population served:
1990 census: 7,710 residents
2000 census: 9,614 residents
1.2 Growth rate:
24.7% in ten years; or, 2.47% per year
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 service areas:
The City of Mount Holly now has about eight square miles inside the
city limits
1.4 MS4 conveyance system:
Please refer to stormwater conveyance drawings in Section 7.3.1
• 1.5 Land use composition estimates:
Residential
Open Land
Industrial
Commercial
1.6 Estimate methodology:
3.2 square miles
2.9 square miles
1.1 square miles
0.8 square miles
Both industrial land and commercial land were scaled form the City of Mount
Holly zoning map, of which a copy is attached. The residential portion was
estimated from population, population density of 2.3 persons per household, and
an average of 0.5 acres per househould. Open land comprises the balance.
1.7 TMDL identification:
At this time, the Catawba River does not have a TMDL classification.
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0 2. Receiving Streams.
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Receiving
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Use Support
Water Quality
Stream Name
Classification
Rating
Issues
Taylor's Creek
From source to
WS-IV
NA 1 UNK
NA
Dutchman's Creek
Fites Creek
From source to a
WS-IV
NA / UNK
NA
point 0.3 mile
downstream of
N.C. Hwy 273
Fites Creek
From a point 0.3
WS-IV CA
NA / UNK
NA
mile downstream
of N.C. Hwy 273
to Lake Wylie,
Catawba River
Dutchman's Creek
From source to a
WS-IV
Excellent
NA
point 0.8 mile
downstream of
Taylor's Creek
Dutchman's Creek
From a point 0.8
WS-IV CA
Excellent
NA
mile downstream
of Taylor's Creek
to Lake Wylie,
Catawba River
Stanley Creek
From source to a
C
NA 1 UNK
NA
point 1.0 mile
upstream of
Gaston County
SR 1918
Stanley Creek
From a point 1.0
WS-IV
NA 1 UNK
NA
mile upstream of
Gaston County
SR 1918 to
Dutchman's Creek
South Stanley
From source to
WS-IV
NA / UNK
NA
Creek
Dutchman's Creek

0 3. Existing Water Quality Programs.
3.1 Local programs:
The City of Mount Holly currently has a water shed water supply program in
place. In addition, the City of Mount Holly and the City of Belmont are working
together to create a local sedimentation and erosion control ordinance.
3.2 State programs:
There are no state programs in effect of which we are aware.
4. Permitting Information.
4.1 Responsible party contact:
Contact person: Don Price
Contact title:
Utility Director
Phone number:
704-827-3931
Fax number:
704 -822 2933
E-mail:
donprice a ci.mount-holly.nc.us
is 4.2 Organizational chart:
City Manager
David Kraus
Utility Director
Don Price
4.3 Signing official:
David Kraus, City Manager
4.4 Duly authorized representative
Don Price, Utility Director
5. Co -Permitting Information (Not Applicable).
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity (Not Applicable).
• 7. Stormwater Management Program Plan.

O7.1 Public education and outreach.
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•
7.1.1 Implementation schedule
Best Management Practice and
Measurable Coals
Year Started
the Frequency Implemented
1
Subsection to the current website
We are going to create and maintain a
Create the first
webpage to inform the community of
year and to
what the Storm Water program is
run for the
about. Included will be information
entire term
relevant to potential problems with
pollutants being released into the storm
system. A list of contact persons for
questions and complaints with reference
to storm water will be included. We
would also like to have question and
answer section based on the questions
Updated quarterly
from the community.
2
Article to run in the local weekly
The purpose will be to inform the
Start in the
paper
community of the storm water program
first year
and to provide them with the locations
of the information. It will also be used
to soundboard comments from the
community. The format will be based
Quarterly
on an editorial style.
3
Industrial Outreach Program
This program will show where we
Presented in
started and the direction that we intend
the third year
to go. Included will be supportive
information relevant to our
As requested
commmunity and its industries.
4
Current news bulletin board
We will place the most current
Start the first
information, with respect to problems
year
identified and the actions taken, on the
Updated quarterly
bulletin board in the foyer of city hall.
5
Brochures
We will provide the brochures at the
Start in the
various offices of the city. They will be
second year
placed in areas that have the most
probability of view to the citizens.
Included will be general information on
the Storm Water Plan and cotnatact
information for more details and
questions.

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7.1.2 Target audiences:
Industry - A&E, Freightliner, Gaston County Dye, Clariant
Small businesses - Chamber of Commerce, Farm Supply, Gas Stations
Schools
Residents
7.2 Public involvement and participation.
7.2.1 Implementation schedule:
Best Management Practice and the
Measurable Goals
Year
Frequency implemented
Started
I
Public forum on Storm Water
We will have an annual forum to
Start the
address questions from the residents
first year
and businesses. These meetings will
be used to present teh past facts and
Annually
describe the next stage of plans.
2
Notice attached on the water bill
Notes will be attached to the water
Startthe
bills to remind water customers
second
Quarterly
about storm water concerns
year
3
Post the questions and responses
Feedback from the public will be
Start the
posted on our webpage and on the
first year
bulletin board located in the foyer of
city hall. The idea is to be opne to
the community with what is asked
and the response given.
4
Springfest
The city will have a booth to
Start the
distribute information to the public
second
concerning storm water and the part
year
that the businesses and citizens play.
This could be coordinated with the
local industries and the Mountain
Island Lake Committee so that they
can directly address the citizens.
5
Regular meetins with the Mountain
A representatiive will be available to
Start the
Island Lake watch committee
the committee to answer questions
first year
on behalf of the city.

7.2.2 Target audiences:
Populations include: Asian, Black, Hispanic and White.
7.3 Illicit discharge detection and elimination.
7.3.1 Stormwater system conveyance drawings.
Please see stormwater conveyance drawings ( 3) attached.
7.3.2 The City of Mount Holly maintains on active industrial waste water
pretreatment program. In addition, an illicit discharge ordinance
has been drafted, and should be in place by September 2003.
7.4 Construction site stormwater runoff control.
The City of Mount Holly and the City of Belmont are jointly developing
a soil and erosion control ordinance which will govern both municipalities.
This ordinance is expected to be in effect by June 2003.
® 7.5 Post -construction stormwater management in new and redevelopment.
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7.5.1 Best management plan development:
Development Activity
Measurable Goal
Completion Year
Analyze Runoff Conditions
Plot all areas to be served by
First year of Program
a. Residential
individual Best Management
b. Commercial, including
Plans
parking areas
c. Industrial (most industry
should be covered by separate
industrial stormwater discharge
permits)
Select Best Management Plan
Selection will come from
Third year of program
for each area
approved list of BMP's such as
sand filters for parking lots,
detention ponds, rain gardens,
etc.
Construct BMP's
BMP's to achieve measurable
Fourth of year of program
stormwater discharge
requirements

7.5.2 Stormwater discharge activities (monitoring for illicit discharges,
0 construction of BMP's, monitoring of stormwater discharge quality) will
be financial trhough a stormwater authority which may be created (a) is a
separate entity, or (b) incorporated into the present overall Utility
Department. The stormwater authority will have the capability of placing
utility user fees. The stormwater authority should be in place by
ordinances by December 2003.
7.6 Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.
7.6.1 There are no municipally -owned industrial activities requiring separate
permits.
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