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City of Monroe, North Carolina
S'tormwater Management
Program Report
Prepared By:
The City of Monroe Engineering Department
October 2011
Review and Updates:
December 2013
December 2014
April 2016
August 2021
Table of Contents
Page
1. Storm Sewer System Information.................................................................................... 4
1.1 Population Served.............................................................................................. 4
1.2 Growth Rate..................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Area........................................................................ 4
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System..................................................................................... 4
1.5 Land Use Composition Elements............................................................................ 4
1.6 TMDL Identification........................................................................................... 4
2. Receiving Streams......................................................................................................... 5
3. Existing Water Quality Programs..................................................................................... 7
3.1 Local Programs.................................................................................................. 7
3.2 State Programs.................................................................................................. 7
4. Permitting Information.................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List............................................................................... 8
4.2 Organizational Chart ............................................................................................ 11
4.3 Signing Official.................................................................................................. 13
5. Co -Permitting Information............................................................................................. 13
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity to Satisfy One or More Permit Obligations ...................... 13
7. Stormwater Program Management Plan............................................................................
13
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts .................................................
13
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table................................................................................
13
7.1.2 Target Audience......................................................................................
13
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources............................................................................
14
7.1.4 Outreach Program....................................................................................
14
7.1.5 Evaluation.............................................................................................
14
7.2 Public Involvement and Outreach............................................................................
14
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table...............................................................................
14
7.2.2 Target Audience......................................................................................
14
7.2.3 Participation Program................................................................................
15
7.2.4 Evaluation.............................................................................................
15
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.................................................................
15
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table................................................................................
15
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map...........................................................................
15
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism..............................................................................
15
7.3.4 Enforcement..........................................................................................
15
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination...........................................................................
16
7.3.5.1 Procedures for Locating Priority Areas ..................................................
16
7.3.5..2 Procedure for Tracing the Source of the Illicit Discharge ...........................
16
7.3.5.3 Procedures for Removing the Source of the Illicit Connection .....................
16
7.3.5.4 Procedures for Evaluation of Illicit Connection and Discharge Component ......
16
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges........................................................................
17
7.3.7 Outreach...............................................................................................
17
2
7.3.8
Staff Training.........................................................................................
17
7.3.9
Evaluation.............................................................................................
17
7.4
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control..............................................................
18
7.4.1
BMP Summary Table................................................................................
18
7.4.2
Regulatory Mechanism..............................................................................
18
7.4.3
Plan Reviews..........................................................................................
18
7.4.4
Enforcement...........................................................................................
18
7.4.5
Inspections.............................................................................................
18
7.4.6
Public Information.......................................................................:............
19
7.4.7
Evaluation.............................................................................................
19
7.5
Post -Development Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment ............
19
7.5.7
BMP Summary Table...............................................................................
19
7.5.8
Non -Structural BMP's..............................................................................
19
7.5.9
Structural SCM's.....................................................................................
19
7.5.10
Regulatory Mechanism........................................................... ...................
20
7.5.11
Operation and Maintenance.........................................................................
20
7.5.12
Natural Resource Protection........................................................................
20
7.5.13
Open Space Protection..............................................................................
20
7.5.14
Tree Preservation....................................................................................
20
7.5.15
Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure .............................................
20
7.5.16
Mixed -Use Development............................................................................
20
7.5.17
Street Design...........................................................................................
20
7.5.18
Reduce Parking Requirements......................................................................
21
7.5.19
Minimizing Stormwater from Parking Lot ........................................................
21
7.5.20
Green Infrastructure Practices......................................................................
21
7.5.21
Evaluation.............................................................................................
21
7.6
Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ..................................
21
7.6.1
BMP Summary Table...............................................................................
21
7.6.2
Affected Operations..................................................................................
22
7.6.3
Training................................................................................................
24
7.6.4
Maintenance and Inspections........................................................................
24
7.6.5
...............................
Vehicular Operations ................................ .................
24
7.6.6
Waste Disposal.......................................................................................
24
7.6.7
Flood Management Projects........................................................................
25
7.6.8
Existing Ordinances.................................................................................
25
7.6.9
Evaluation............................................................................................
25
8.0
Contract Operations..............................................................................................
25
Appendix A — BMP Summary Table....................................................................................... 26
Appendix B — Erosion and Sedimentation Control....................................................................... 32
Appendix C — Stormwater Management Ordinance....................................................................... 33
Appendix D — Sanitary Sewer Connections................................................................................ 34
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City of Monroe
Stormwater Management Program Report
1. Storm Sewer System Information
1.1 Population Served
Permanent Population: 35,311
Seasonal: 0
Basis of Information: NC Office of Budget and Management
1.2 Growth Rate: 3.5% Annual
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
Municipal: 31.04 square miles
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction: 9.5 f square miles
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System: The City of Monroe Stormwater System consists of a
combination of piping, ditches, and sheet flow. Within the City of Monroe are located
two water supply watersheds feeding two lakes — Lake Lee, classified as a WS-IV
watershed, and Lake Twitty, classified as a WS-III watershed. The City of Monroe's
Stormwater Management Ordinance requires structural SCM's on all new development
and redevelopment sites to control the stormwater discharge quality and quantity
leaving the site.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates:
Residential:
40%
Commercial:
30%
Industrial:
15%
Open Space:
15%
1.6 TMDL Identification:
No TMDL allocation presently exists for any streams within the City of Monroe
(aside from the statewide TMDL for Mercury).
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2. Receiving Streams
- Primary Streams Table 1.
Water
* Use
IR
Receiving Stream
Stream Segment
Quality
Support
Water Quality
category
Name
Classific
Rating
Issues
(2020)
ation
Yadkin River Basin
Richardson Creek
13-17-36-(3.5)
WS-�'
Chlorophyll a (40
(Lake Lee)
Entire Reservoir
CA
I
µg/1, AL, NC)
5
106.4 FW Acres
13-17-36-(5)ala
Richardson Creek
From Monroe Water Supply Dam
C
I
Benthos Fair (NAR,
5
(Lake Lee) to Stewarts Creek
AL, FW)
6.4 FW Miles C
13-17-36-4-(2)
Chlorophyll a (40
Richardson Creek
From a point 0.6 mile upstream of
WS-IV;
I
µg/1, AL, NC)
5
(Lake Monroe)
Buck Creek to Richardson Creek
CA
38.7 FW Acres
13-17-36-4-(0.5)
Chlorophyll a (40
Richardson Creek
From source to a point 0.6 mile
WS-IV
I
µ� 1' AL' NC)
5
(Lake Monroe) **
upstream of Buck Branch
77.1 FW Acres
13-17-20-2B
Benthos Poor (Nar,
South Fork
From source to SR 1515 to Crooked
C
I
AL F
5
Crooked Creek
Creek
5
13-17-36-9-(1)
From source to a point 0.4 mile
Stewarts Creek
downstream of mouth of Stumplick
WS-III
I
Benthos Fair (NAR,
5
Branch
AL, FW)
8.3 FW Miles
13-17-36-9-(4.5)
From a point 0.4 mile downstream of
Chlorophyll a (40
Stewarts Creek
mouth of Stumplick Branch to Union
WS-III;
I
µg/1, AL, NC)
5
(Lake Twitty)
County SRI681 (City of Monroe
CA
Intake supply)
131.1 FW acres
13-17-36-6
Bearskin Creek
Source to Richardson
C
ND
9.7 miles
Horsepen Branch
13-17-36-6-1
C
ND
Camp Branch
13-17-36-6-2
C
ND
Dry Fork
13-17-36-6-3
C
ND
East Fork Stewarts
13-17-36-9-2
WS-III
ND
Creek
Lick Branch
13-17-36-9-3
WS-III
ND
Stumplick Branch
13-17-36-9-4
WS-III
ND
Catawba River Basin
East Fork — 12 Mile
Unknown
C
ND
Creek ,Tributary 3
East Fork — 12 Mile
Unknown
C
ND
Creek, Tributary 5
* NR = Not Rated
* ND = Not Determined
* I = Impaired, Category 5
** not within City Limits
3a Not Rated Parameter assessment is Not Rated due to insufficient or inconclusive data.
4t Impaired Parameter assessment is impaired and there is an approved TMDL for the parameter
Exceeding Criteria, approved TMDL for assessed parameter
5 Impaired Parameter assessment is impaired and a TMDL development is required for the parameter
Exceeding Criteria, no approved TMDL in place for assessed parameter
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3. Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1 Local Programs
3.1(a) Stormwater Management Ordinance
The City of Monroe administers a Stormwater Management Ordinance to control
stormwater pollutants as well as increased stormwater volume and velocity from new
development and redevelopment sites so that water quality is protected and downstream
flooding is reduced. The ordinance requires a stormwater control measure (SCM) for
all development and redevelopment within the corporate limits or in the extraterritorial
jurisdictions within the City of Monroe. Zoning requirements also require buffers
along designated streams to help retain stream water quality along developing sites.
3.1(b) Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program
The City of Monroe was delegated the responsibility of administering its own Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Program in June 2002. The policy parallels the State of
North Carolina requirements with some modifications which include a maximum of
12,000 s.f. of disturbed area without a grading permit. The City of Monroe enforces
the program through an inspection and plan review process, as well as issuing fines and
citations for violations.
3.1(c) Stormwater System Repair Program
The City of Monroe offers private citizens the opportunity to correct or repair problem
areas on private property due to public runoff. The City provides the necessary labor,
equipment, and repair materials to qualifying projects.
3.2 State Programs
3.2(a) Stormwater Control Measure
Stormwater Control Measure required for post -construction related sites follow the
requirements of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality.
3.2(b) Clean Water Act of 1977
The City of Monroe, in accordance with the Clean Water Act of 1977, requires
Developers/Contractors to acquire Section 401 permits for various activities related to
stream and wetland water quality.
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4. Permitting Information
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
BMP and Measurable
Goals
Contact
Person
Position
Phone #
Fax #
Email Address
Public Education and Outreach
I
Distribute brochures to groups and
citizens
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowling-(a,monroenc.org
2
Classroom presentation
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowline ,monroenc.or_g
3
Maintain City website with
stormwater information
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowling(a monroenc.org
4
Work with Regional Stormwater
Partnership of the Carolina
Chris Costner
Stormwater Engineer
(704) 2824537
(704) 282-4735
ccostner �monroenc.org
Public Involvement and Partici ation
l
Conduct a Public meeting on the
Stormwater Management Plan
Sarah McAllister
Director of
Engineering
(704) 282-4532
(704) 282-4735
smcallister(a,monroenc.ore
2
Organize and Administer a Public
Involvement Program
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowling_(a,monroenc.org
3
Promote and Maintain Stormwater
Hotline
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowling[a,monroenc.org
Illicit Discharge and Elimination
1
Train and coordinate with other
departments to report illicit
connections
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowling(a,monroenc.ore
2
Prepare and distribute brochures
to the public educating them on
illicit connections
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 2824538
(704) 2824735
edowling-(&monroenc.org
3
Provide for public involvement to
report illicit connections
Ellen Dowling
Environmental
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowling(dmonroenc.org
4
Identify person to follow-up on
reports
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
(704) 282-4535
(704) 282-4735
hfreeman(a,monroenc.org
5
Develop and implement an Illicit
Discharge and Elimination
Program
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
Coordinator
(704) 282-4535
(704) 282-4735
hfreeman(a,monroenc.org
6
Maintain and update the map of
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
(704) 2824535
(704) 2824735
hfreeman@monroenc.org
Stormwater Outfalls
Coordinator
Track and document the
Stormwater
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investigation and enforcement of
Heather Freeman
Compliance
(704) 2824535
(704) 2824735
hfreeman(amonroenc.org
illicit discharges
Coordinator
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
I
Sites will comply with City of
Chris Easterly
Land Development
and Infrastructure
704-282-4529
(704) 282-4735
CEasterlv(a monroenc.orQ
Monroe Erosion Control Ordinance
Engineer
2
Pre -construction Meeting
Sam Starnes
Erosion Control
Inspector
(704) 2824583
(704) 2824735
sstarnes(a,monroenc.org
3
Monthly Site Inspection
Sam Starnes
Erosion
Controlrosion
(704) 2824583
(704) 2824735
sstarnesAmonroenc.org
2
3
4
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4
Post Construction Site Runo
New Development and
Redevelopment sites will abide by
the City of Monroe Stormwater
Management Ordinance and 15A
NCAC 2H.1000
Review annual inspection reports
from owners of stormwater
facilities
Buffers along Streams
Enforcement
Pollution Prevention / Good H,
Maintain inventory of Municipal
owned or operated facilities.
Supervise implementation and
updating of Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans at City owned
municipal operations
BMPs to reduce polluted runoff
from Streets, Roads, and Public
parking lot maintenance
O&M for municipal owned or
maintained catch basins and
Controls
Chris Costner I Stormwater Engineer 1 (704) 282-4537 1 (704) 282-4735 1 ccostner(&monroenc.org
Stormwater
Heather Freeman
Compliance
Coordinator
Chris Costner
Stormwater En
Chris Costner
Stormwater En
7usekeeping or Municipal a
Stormwater
Heather Freeman
Compliance
Coordinator
Stormwater
Heather Freeman
Compliance
Coordinator
Johnny Faulk
Streets
Superintendent
Johnny Faulk
Streets
Superintendent
(704)282-4535
(704)282-4735
(704)282-4537
(704)282-4735
(704)282-4537
(704)282-4735
hfreeman(&monroenc.orQ
(704) 282-4535 1 (704) 2824735 1 hfreemanAmonroenc.org
(704) 2824535 1 (704) 282-4735 1 hfreeman(a,monroenc.org
(704) 282-4553 1 1 jfaulk ,monroenc.org
(704) 282-4553 I Odeaton@monroenc.org
Maintain list of municipal owned
Stormwater
5
or maintained structural
Heather Freeman
Compliance
(704) 282-4535
(704) 282-4735
hfreeman@monroenc.org
stormwater controls measure
Coordinator
6
Pesticide, Herbicide and fertilizer
Heather Freeman
Stormwater
Compliance
(704) 2824535
(704) 282-4735
hfreemanAmonroenc.org
application management
Coordinator
Distribute pollution prevention
Environmental
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training materials for public
Ellen Dowling
Educator
(704) 282-4538
(704) 282-4735
edowling_(dmonroenc.org
facilities
Provide training for those
employees who maintain the
Stormwater
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public facilities on proper disposal
Heather Freeman
Compliance
(704) 2824535
(704) 2824735
hfreemanAmonroenc.org
procedures and inspection of
Coordinator
public facilities
Prevent or minimise
Stormwater
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contamination of stormwater
runoff form areas used for vehicle
Heather Freeman
Compliance
(704) 2824535
(704) 2824735
hfreeman@monroenc.org
and equipment cleaning
Coordinator
Evaluate spill response program
Stormwater
10
and determine effectiveness on
minimizing impacts iv
Heather Freeman
Compliance
(704) 282-4535
(704) 282-4735
hfreemanAmonroenc.org
stormwater quality
Coordinator
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4.2
Organizational Chart:
Mayor and City Council
Bobby Kilgore, Mayor
City Attorney'
Mujeeb Shah -Khan
• Appointed by City Council
" Appointed by City Council, but reports to City Manager
JCITy42j
City Manager'
Lary Faison
City Clerk " Airport Manager
Bridgette Robinson Peter Cevallos
Director of Communucation and Tourism Executive Director of Economic Development
Pete Hovanec W Chris Plate'
Director of Energy Services
David Luccre
Fire Chief
Ron Fowler
Director of Information Technology
Bruce Bounds
Director of Water Resources
Russ Colbath
Director of Finance
Lisa Strickland
Director of Human Resources
Debra C.Reed
Chief of Police
Bryan billiard
Assistant City Attorney
Ashley Britt
Assistant City Manager
Brian Borne
Downtown Director
Matthew Black
Director of Engineering
Sarah McAllister
Director of Parks and Recreation
Tonga Edwards
Director of Planning and Development
Lisa Stiwinter
Revised 7/7/2021
Org charts distributed
Land Development
Stormwater
& Infrastructure
Engineer
Engineer
Erosion Control
Star'lnWater
Plan Review
Engineering
Associate
Construction
Sormwater
1:Coordinator
Inspector II
mpince
Erosion Control
Stormwater
Inspector (Eng.
Engineering
Tech. II)
Tech. II
Infrastructure
Stormwater
Technician (Eng.
Engineering
Tech. II)
Tech. II
Plat Review /
Environmental
Addressing
Educator
Tech. I(Eng.
Director of
Engineering
Administrative
Assistant II
Solid Waste
Coordinator
GIS —
Engineering
Technician II
Solid Waste
Technician
Crew Leader Il
Stormwater
Maintenance
Street
Superintendent
. Administrative �� Street Sign
Assistant II Specialist
Crew Leader I Crew Leader 1
Special Projects Concrete
Equipment F
Equipment
Equipment
erator II
i
Operator I
Operator H
Stormwater
Street
Maintenance
Street Sweeper
Maintenance
Worker II
Worker II
Stormwater
Street
Maintenance
Street Sweeper
Maintenance
Worker II
Worker II
Stormwater
Maintenance
Worker II
Equipment
Operator II
Crcw Leader II' Crew Leader 11
Asphalt Asphalt
Maintenance Reclamation
Equipment
Equipment
Operator I
Operator I
Street
Street
Maintenance
Maintenance
Worker II
Worker II
Street
Street
Maintenance
Maintenance
Worker II
Worker II
4.3 Signing Official:
Ranking Elected Official: Mayor
Name: Bobby G. Kilgore
The City Charter of the City of Monroe designates the Mayor as the official
head of the City government.
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative:
N'A
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
N/A
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity to Satisfy One or More Permit Obligations
None
7. Stormv,,ater Management Program Plan
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table (See Appendix A for Further Information)
1.) Distribute brochures to groups and citizens at various events
including neighborhood meetings and public events
2.) Present storm water information to students and teachers
3.) Maintain City website with stormwater information
4.) Continue to work with Regional Stormwater Partnership of the
Carolinas to promote good stormwater practices at both the local
and regional levels.
7.1.2 Target Audience: The target audience for this measure will be the
general public ranging from homeowners to students to business
owners. The Spanish-speaking and other non-English speaking
communities will be included as well.
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7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources:
1.) Oils and Greases: Petroleum products can suffocate living
organisms and cause harmful secondary chemical compounds, as
well as clog sewer lines and harm equipment.
2.) Trash: Trash can clog sewer lines and cause hazardous water
blockages.
3.) Sediment: Sediment can clog storm pipes and suffocate wildlife in
the creeks and streams by invading the gills of fish and destroying
habitat areas.
4.) Herbicides/Pesticides: Specific chemicals are toxic to different
species of wildlife and plant life. Runoff into the storm system can
carry these chemicals into the streams and creeks.
5.) Nutrients: Excess nutrient can cause algae and bacteria blooms in
our lakes and streams. Algae will consume oxygen, increase
turbidity in the water body and eventually die along with the fish
and other aquatic life that need oxygen to live. In addition, excess
nutrient can lead to taste and odor in the drinking water.
7.1.4 Outreach Program: Information concerning public education will be
distributed at neighborhood meetings, classroom presentations, public
events, by word-of-mouth, fliers, brochures and the City's website.
The number of citizens reached by these methods is expected to be in
the order of 1,000 people at neighborhood meetings and public events
and 15,000 people with utility billing.
7.1.5 Evaluation: A count of the number of people that attend educational
events of the effectiveness of the program. In addition, positive
response from the general public includes citizens.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table (See Appendix A for Further Information)
1.) Conduct a Public Meeting on the Stormwater Management Plan
2.) Maintain and promote the stormwater Hotline
3.) Coordinate volunteer community involvement programs
a. Storm Drain Marking
b. Adopt -A -Stream Program
c. Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
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7.2.2. Target Audience: The general public will be the target audience.
Civic groups will be encouraged to participate, as well as any other
concerned citizens group.
7.2.3 Participation Program: A public meeting will be held by the Public
Enterprise Committee to allow the general public to comment on the
Stormwater Management Plan and the associated program. Civic and
neighborhood group members will be encouraged to volunteer to
participate. They will also be encouraged to get involved in the
various volunteer programs.
7.2.4 Evaluation: Attendance and involvement in various stormwater
events and volunteer programs will gauge the effectiveness of the
measure.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table (See Appendix A for Further Information)
1.) Train and coordinate with other departments to report illicit
connections.
2.) Continue to distribute brochures to the public educating them on
illicit connections.
3.) Continue to provide for public involvement to report illicit
connections.
4.) Develop and implement a program to conduct dry weather flow
Illicit Discharge detection program.
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map: The City of Monroe currently has maps
depicting the location of storm sewer system pipes and appurtenances
in a GIS format. The maps also indicate creek and stream names. The
maps were developed utilizing a GPS surveying system. As new
systems are added or existing systems are amended, the map will be
updated utilizing the GPS surveying system.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism and Annual Review: The City of Monroe
will continue to use the existing Section 159-701 Illicit Discharges and
Connections of the Stormwater Management ordinance that addresses
cross connections and discharges into the stormwater system.
7.3.4 Enforcement: The Section 159-701 Illicit Discharges and
Connections of the Stormwater Management ordinance makes it a
violation to cause or allow the discharge, emission, disposal, pouring,
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pumping, or connect directly or indirectly to any stormwater
conveyance, the waters of the State, or upon the land in any manner
for purposes of discharging anything other than stormwater runoff into
the system. The language in the ordinance contains, as a minimum,
that a notification will be issued to the owner outlining the procedures
for remediation and consequences for non-compliance.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination: The City will continue to use existing
City personnel, citizens and civic groups to detect illegal discharges
and connections to stormwater conveyance systems through the Illicit
Discharges and Connections program. Inspections and evaluations
will be conducted during dry weather periods when illegal flows will
be most obvious, or in response to reports received from city personnel
or the general public.
7.3.5.1 Procedures for Locating Priority Areas: Those areas
where parcels are not yet connected to public sewer and depend upon
septic systems will be examined on maps. Inspection of older existing
sanitary sewer lines by the Water Resources Department will help
identify those areas where a potential for cross contamination could
occur. The public at large will be provided the ability to report illicit
connections. Employees will be trained in the use of detection
methods.
7.3.5.2 Procedures for Tracing the Source of the Illicit
Discharge: The City will use various methods to trace the source of
the illicit discharge including but not limited to visual inspection, field
screening, and TV the stormwater system as required.
7.3.5.3 Procedures for Removing the Source of the Illicit
Discharge: The Illicit Discharges and Connections ordinance gives
the City the authority to remove illegal connections and discharges.
City employees are given the authority to enter upon private property
for purposes of inspection and empowered to issue fines and Notice of
Violations.
7.3.5.4 Procedures for Evaluation of Illicit Connection and
Discharge Component: An annual review of the illicit connection
detection program by City staff will gauge its effectiveness. The
effectiveness will be measured by comparing the number and type of
illicit connection identified and corrected during the reporting period.
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7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges:
Activity
Allowed
Not Allowed
Water Line Sampling and Flushing
X
Landscape Irrigation
X
Diverted Stream Flows
X
Rising Ground Water
X
Uncontaminated Ground Water Infiltration *
X
Uncontaminated pumped ground water
X
Discharges from Potable Water Sources
X
Foundation Drains
X
Air Conditioning Condensation
X
Irrigation Water **
X
Springs
X
Water from Crawlspace Pumps
X
Footing Drains
X
Lawn Watering
X
Individual Residential & Charity Car Washing
X
Flows from Riparian Habitats & Wetlands
X
Dechlorinated Swimming Pool Discharges
X
Street Wash Water
X
Flows from Emergency Fire Fighting
X
* As defined at 40 CFR §35.2005(20)
** Does not include reclaimed water as defined at 15A NCAC 2H .0200
7.3.7 Outreach: The public will be notified through the Public Education
and Outreach Program about the hazards and potential effects of illegal
connections. Internal training programs for City employees will be
presented via the Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping Program.
7.3.8 Staff Training: Internal training programs for City employees will be
presented via the Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping Program.
As part of the internal training program, City employees will be
informed on what City Department to call to report any illicit
discharge or connection.
7.3.9 Evaluation: Measurement of the success of this program will be
defined by the quality and quantity of the stormwater at the outfalls. A
secondary measurement will be the number of illicit connections
discovered and removed.
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7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.4.1 BMP Summary Table: See Appendix A.
7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism: Per the City of Monroe Ordinance, Title
XV: Land Usage, Chapter 158: Erosion and Sedimentation Control, a
grading permit is required for sites disturbing an area equal to 12,000
s.f. or more. The City of Monroe was delegated in June 2002 to
review and enforce its own Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Program. Copies are attached in Appendix B.
7.4.3 Plan Reviews: A grading plan for the site is prepared by a qualified
professional and presented to the City of Monroe for review of erosion
control measures. Site plans are also given to the Planning and
Development Department for review of required natural buffers along
streams, if applicable. Nonresidential sites disturbing 12,000 s.f. or
more of area are required to obtain a grading permit. While residential
sites disturbing one acre or more are required to obtain a grading
permit. Single-family lot disturbing less than 1 acre must submit a
Maintenance Agreement. Non-residential sites disturbing less than
12,000 sf. must submit a non-residential Installation and Maintenance
Agreement.
7.4.4 Enforcement: The current Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance provides for penalties to be assessed when site inspections
reveal violations. If a site is in violation, a Notice of Violation is sent
to the responsible party explaining the violation, which contains a
remedy date by which corrections are to be made, and a warning that
failure to comply can result in civil or criminal penalties.
7.4.5 Inspections: Construction sites are inspected as required. Those sites
disturbing the greatest area and could pose a threat to adjoining
streams and creeks are inspected first and more often. Commercial
sites are inspected at least once per month or more frequently
depending upon site deficiencies and rainfall events. Items are
inspected as presented on the approved erosion control plan and, if
needed, revision may be required to the approved plans and initiation
of the revision for compliance.
7.4.6 Public Information: The Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance was presented to City Council for approval and open to
public discussion. As new amendments are made, the public will have
the opportunity to comment.
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7.4.7 Evaluation: The success of this program will be measured by the
number of projects with sediment leaving the construction sites and the
number of Notice of Violation (N.O. V.) issued and fines levied.
7.5 Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
7.5.1 A copy of the City of Monroe Stormwater Management Ordinance is
attached. See Appendix C.
7.5.2 Maintenance requirements of the SCM's are included in the
Stormwater Management Ordinance. See Appendix C.
7.5.3 The City of Monroe owns and maintains its own wastewater collection
system with non-sewered areas served by septic systems, as per City of
Monroe Ordinance Title V, Chap. 52, § 52.010. See Appendix D.
7.5.4 No surface waters within the City of Monroe drain into SA waters.
7.5.5 No surface waters within the City of Monroe drain into TR waters.
7.5.6 No surface waters within the City of Monroe drain into Nutrient
Sensitive waters.
7.5.7 BMP Summary Table: See Appendix A.
7.5.8 Non -Structural BMP's:
7.5.8.1 Zoning Ordinances for land development requires that
proper vegetative buffers be placed or existing ones be maintained,
along designated streams. Other measures include requirements for
open space and landscaped areas in commercial and multi -family
projects.
7.5.8.2 Interconnectivity of impervious surfaces is discouraged by
requiring internal landscaped areas within project sites.
7.5.8.3 Conduct developer/contractor forums to address concerns
with construction, inspection and long term maintenance of structural
best management practices.
7.5.9 Structural SCM's:
7.5.9.1 Current water quality practices allow the use of wet
detention ponds, in addition to those contained in the "Stormwater
Design" manual by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
(NC DEQ).
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7.5.10 Regulatory Mechanism: In October 2007, the City of Monroe
adopted a Stormwater Management ordinance that addresses post -
construction runoff from new development and redevelopment.
Attached is a copy of the City of Monroe Stormwater Management
Ordinance. See Appendix B.
7.5.11 Operation and Maintenance: Permitted SCM's will be inspected
annually by the owner and / or his representative and a report prepared
by a qualified professional shall be submitted to the City of Monroe
Engineering Department.
7.5.12 Natural Resource Protection: Land Development Plan requires a
50-foot undisturbed buffer along all perennial and intermittent streams
in conditional districts and a 35-foot undisturbed buffer along all other
perennial and intermittent streams.
7.5.13 Open Space Protection: Zoning Ordinances for land development
requires thatl2.5% of the gross area of the development tract be
dedicated to open space.
7.5.14 Tree Preservation:
7.5.14.1 Section 156.221 Tree Preservation in the Zoning
Ordinances for land development requires that deciduous and
evergreen trees be preserved to the greatest extent possible.
7.5.14.2 Section 156.221 Tree Preservation in the Zoning
Ordinances for land development requires that a tree preservation plan
be submitted prior to any land disturbing activities. The tree
preservation ordinances include a section on tree protection and
preservation during construction.
7.5.15 Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure: Land
Development Plan encourages industries to locate in areas already
served by adequate infrastructure, such as sewer, water, natural gas,
and roads.
7.5.16 Mixed -Use Development: Land Development Plan map and
Downtown Master Plan for the Downtown Area designate specific
areas of the city for Mixed -Use Development.
7.5.17 Street Design: The Unified Development Ordinance and Land
Development Plan encourage rear garages and alleys.
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7.5.18 Reduced Parking Requirements: The developer/builder is to
determine the required parking spaces according to the Land
Development Plan and the Unified Development Ordinance.
7.5.19 Minimizing Stormwater From Parking Lot: The Unified
Development Ordinance requires landscaped planted areas within or
adjacent to the parking area as tree islands, at the end of parking bays,
inside seven (7) foot wide or greater medians, or between rows of cars.
7.5.20 Green Infrastructure Practices: Stormwater Management
application and plans are required to be submitted prior to an applicant
receiving their Erosion and Sediment Control permit. In addition, a
developeribuilder cannot receive their Certificate of Occupancy until
Stormwater Management requirements are met including but not
limited to stormwater maintenance agreement(s), stormwater control
measure(s), as -built and post -construction checklist.
7.5.21 Evaluation: The effectiveness of this measure will be determined by
the success of obtaining a higher degree of water quality in the lakes
and streams.
7.5.21 Enforcement: Notice of violations are tracked.
7.6 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table. See Appendix A.
1) Distribute pollution prevention training materials to those employees who
maintain the public facilities on the principals of good housekeeping and
how improper maintenance can be detrimental to the waterways.
2) Provide training for those employees who maintain the storm sewer
systems with emphasis on disposal of sediments and other solids removed
from the systems.
3) Provide training on the use of herbicides and other chemicals and how
they can enter the storm systems through improper application.
4) Inspect street operations facility to ensure that all stored chemicals are
properly contained and any spill potential is minimized.
5) Inform vendors with City contracts to practice good site housekeeping.
6) Review the current spill response program for its effectiveness and adjust
accordingly.
7) Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the street sweeping program and
adjust accordingly.
8) Review municipality owned or operated regulated industrial activities.
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7.6.2 Affected Operations:
Major Significant Facilities
Major Significant Facilities
No.
Name
Comments
1
Street Division Center
2
Landscape Maintenance facility
3
Operations Center & City Garage
4
Fire Stations
Five stations
5
Fire training center
6
Energy Services
7
Monroe Country Club and driving range
8
Water Treatment Plant
9
Monroe Aquatic and Fitness Center
10
Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport
11
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Minor facilities
No.
Name
Comments
1
Belk Tonawanda Park
2
Creft Park
3
Dickerson Park
4
Don Griffin Park (Jaycee Park)
5
Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center
6
J. Ray Shute Center
7
Old Armory Community Center
8
Parks William Complex
9
Sunset Park
10
Sutton Park
11
Winchester Center
12
Gateway Park
13
Lake Twitty Boathouse
14
Lake Lee Boathouse
15
Lake Monroe
16
Sunset Cemetery
17
Hillcrest Cemetery
17
Police Shooting Range
18
Gasoline Fueling Facility
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Parking Lots only
No.
Name
Comments
1
City Hall
2
Hotel Joffree Parking Lot
3
Church Street Parkin lot (Correll & the Bain
4
Church Street Parkin Lot (RR Tracks)
5
Customer Service
6
Main Street Parkin Lot (Belk)
7
Main Street Parkin Lot (Correll)
8
Parking Lot at Hayne & Crowell
9
Parking Lot at Franklin & Church
10
Parking Lot on Morgan at Hayne St
11
Old City Hall
12
Science Center
13
Dowd Center Theater
14
Fire / Police Station
Minor Facilities
No.
Name
Comments
1
Sewer Pump Stations:
Stitt Street
Stewarts Creek
East Avenue
Alda Drive
Sunset Lane
Charlotte Ave
Tower Industrial
Unionville Indian Trial Rd & Rocky
River
Hillsdale
Euclid St.
Buckhill
200 South
Myers Meadows
Bakers
Typar
200 North
Glendalough
Kimberly Ct
2
Electric Substations:
601 S
Camp Sutton
Goldmine Road
Hale Coan Substation
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Airport (by Allvac) Allvac 1
Bakers (inside Allvac) Allvac 2
Icemorlee Police Substation
Maurice St. Police Substation
3
Gas Facilities
Morgan Mill Site 150 and 160
City Gate Station
4
Water Tanks:
Airport
Camp Sutton
Goldmine Rd.
Nelson heights
Patten Ave.
Rocky River
7.6.3 Training: An employee training video will be utilized to emphasize
best management practices. Flyers and handouts, along with the City
of Monroe's Employee Guide to Prevent Stormwater Pollution, will be
distributed to employees emphasizing the need for good housekeeping
practices. Other government training materials will be sought out and
used. Specialty training will be provided on a case -by -case basis
through the use of seminars and other educational opportunities
through outside agencies.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections: Street sweeping will constitute the
major thrust toward keeping solid debris from entering the MS4
system, along with solids collection during trash pick-up times.
Uptown streets and sidewalks are swept at least once per week, while
streets with curb and gutter are swept at least 5 times per year and all
other streets at least twice per year. Garbage is collected throughout
the City weekly. Presently, the Street Division inspects and maintains
the storm sewer system after each rainfall event and on as as -needed
basis. The City's stormwater utility program enables the stormwater
maintenance crews to repair private drainage systems that receive
public runoff. All tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and other equipment
related to the distribution of water resources and energy services are
inspected and maintained on a daily or weekly basis by their respective
Department.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations: City parking lots are swept as needed. Road
salt is stored within a covered storage facility.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal: Solids removed from the MS4 system are
transported to the Street Division Facility for pick up by the solid
waste disposal contractor. Larger loads are transported to the County
transfer station for disposal.
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7.6.7 Flood Management Projects: Flood management projects are
designed with N.C. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources requirements, as well as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
requirements.
7.6.8 Existing Ordinances: The following City ordinances were identified
as having impacts on water quality:
1) Title XV, § 158.05 — Erosion and Sedimentation Control
2) Title VII, § 71.20 — Spilling or Tracking of Crushed Rock, Dirt,
Garbage, Liquids, Trash, and Other Objectionable Material
3) Title IX, Public Health Nuisances
4) Title V, Chapter 55 — Solid Waste
5) Title V, Chapter 52 — Waste Water
6) Title V, Chapter 53 — Water Distribution System
7.6.9 Evaluation: The success of this measure will be evaluated through
the responsiveness of the employees to new BMP's. Documentation
of activities related to housekeeping practices will measure the extent
of the program.
8. Contract Operations
Contract operations including but not limited to solid waste pickup, pesticide
applications, construction contracts include language in the agreement requiring
contractors and subcontractors to meet all Applicable laws. Formal contract
agreements are kept on file in the City Clerk's office with the respective department
responsible for record retention of all informal agreements.
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Appendix A
BMP SUMMARY TABLE
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1. BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
BMP
Measurable Goals
Responsible Position
Brochures will also be available at city hall. In addition,
1
Distribute brochures to
brochures will be available at neighborhood meetings
Environmental Educator
groups and citizens
and city events. The number published and distributed
will be recorded.
Students and teachers will be presented the impacts of
2
Classroom presentation
stormwater pollution and what can be done to reduce
Environmental Educator
impacts. Number of students and teachers presented the
information will be tracked.
Maintain the City website to include information on
stormwater related issues, phone numbers to use for
3
Maintain the City website
incident reporting and current stormwater activities
Environmental Educator
taking place. A counter will be used to track the number
of requests or hits.
Regional Stormwater
Continue to work the Regional Stormwater Partnership
4
Partnership of the Carolina
of the Carolina to promote good stormwater practices at
Stormwater Engineer
both the local and regional level.
2. Public Involvement and Participation
BMP
Measurable Goals
Responsible Position
Conduct a Public Meeting
provide public an opportunity to comment on the
1
on the Stormwater
Stormwater Management Program
Engineering Director
Management Program
Public Enterprise
Utilize the Public Enterprise Committee for input on
2
Committee
stormwater issues and the stormwater management
City Council
program.
Continue to provide an opportunity for civic and
volunteer group to participate in the Storm Drain
Marker program.
Continue to administer the
3
Public Involvement and
Promote the Adopt -A -Stream program and coordinate
Environmental Educator
Participation Program(s)
creek clean-ups.
Develop and coordinate a local Volunteer Water
Monitoring Program
4
Promote and Maintain
Promote and maintain Stormwater Hotline for public
Environmental Educator
Stormwater Hotline
input and reporting.
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3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
BMP
Measurable Goals
Responsible Position
Train and coordinate with
Distribute information to other City departments
1
other departments to report
outlining the methods used to detect and identify illicit
Environmental Educator
illicit connections
connections
Distribute brochures to the
Notification to the public via brochures outlining illicit
2
public to educate them on
connections. A count of the quantity sent out will
Environmental Educator
illicit connections
indicate the BMP's effectiveness.
Provide for public
Continue to provide the public with a means of
Stormwater Compliance
3
involvement to report illicit
reporting illicit connections or illegal dumping activities
Coordinator
connections
via tele hone and/or the city web a e
4
Identify person to follow-
Continue to provide an annual report outlining the
Stormwater Compliance
up on reports
amount of reported and identified illicit connections
Coordinator
5
Develop and implement an
Illicit Discharge and
Develop a program to inspect outfalls, and identify and
Stormwater Compliance
Elimination program
eliminate Illicit Discharges.
Coordinator
4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
BMP
Measurable Goals
Responsible Position
Sites will comply with the
City of Monroe Erosion and
Require construction site operators to implement
Land Development &
1
Sedimentation Control
erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and
Infrastructure Engineer
Ordinance
provides actions to ensure compliance.
A Pre -Construction meeting
A Pre -Construction meeting will be held with City staff
2
will be held for each site
and Financial Responsible person and/or their
Erosion Control Inspector
representative(s)
A monthly site inspection will be held with City's
3
Monthly Site Inspection
Erosion Control Specialist and Financial Responsible
Erosion Control Inspector
person and/or their representative(s)
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5. Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
BMP
Measurable Goals
Responsible Position
New developed and
redeveloped sites will abide
All new developed and redeveloped sites must meet
1
by the City's Stormwater
City Stormwater Management Ordinance requirements
Stormwater Engineer
Management ordinance and
for water quality and quantity
15A NCAC 2H.1000
Ensure property owner(s)
Maintain an inventory of SCMs. Review annual
2
are maintaining the
Stormwater Facilities on
inspection report submitted from owners of stormwater
Stormwater Engineer
their site
facilities
Assist Water Resources Department and Planning and
3
Stream Buffers
Development with ensuring that buffers are protected
Stormwater Engineer
along all erennial and intermittent streams
4
Enforcement
Issue and tracking of Notice of Violations
Stormwater Engineer
6. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
BMP
Measurable Goals
Responsible Position
1
Maintain inventory of
Municipal owned or
Review and update the list of municipal facilities on an
Stormwater Compliance
operated facilities.
annual basis.
Coordinator
Review of municipality
Conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a
owned or operated
Phase I NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated
regulated industrial
by the permittee. Review the following aspects: the
2
activities, and development
anStormwater
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan where one is
Stormwater Compliance
of Pollution
required, the timeliness of any monitoring reports
Coordinator
Prevention Plans.
required by the Phase I permit, and the results of
(O&M Plan)
inspections and subsequent follow-up actions at the
facilities.
Review the current Spill
3
Response Program for its
Make an annual review of the responses to spills and
Stormwater Compliance
effectiveness and adjust
evaluate the outcome of each one.
Coordinator
accordingly.
Review the street sweeping
program and adjust
Records will be kept of the volume of materials picked
4
accordingly to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff
up by the street sweeping equipment and presented in an
Streets Superintendent
from streets, roads and
annual report.
public parking lots.
O&M for municipal owned
5
or maintained catch basins
Periodic cleanout of catch basins.
Streets Superintendent
and conveyance systems
Maintain list of municipal
Keep list of stormwater SCMs along with inspection
6
owned or maintained
structural SCM for
records. (see Post Construction Stormwater
Stormwater Engineer
municipal operations
Management above)
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7
O&M for Municipally
owned or maintained
Develop and implement an inspection checklist for each
Stormwater Engineer
structural controls
SCM type
Implement an employee training program for municipal
8
Staff training
1 employees involved in implementing pollution
Environmental Educator
revention and good housekeeping._
Provide training on the use
of herbicides and other
chemicals and how they
Maintain records of those licensed to apply herbicides.
Stormwater Compliance
9
can enter the storm systems
Provide information on how storm systems receive
Coordinator
through improper
runoff from vegetated areas using handouts.
application
Inspect street operations
facility to ensure that all
Make a weekly inspection of those areas where
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stored chemicals are
chemicals used in the street operations are properly
Street Superintendent
properly contained and any
stored and secured against spillage.
spill potential is minimized.
Inform vendors with City
Inspect each vendor's work site in the City and evaluate
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contracts to practice good
the degree of compliance.
Stormwater Engineer
site housekeeping
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Appendix B
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ORDINANCE
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
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Appendix D
SANITARY SEWERS & CONNECTIONS
Monroe Code of Ordinances
Title V Chapter 52 S 52.010
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