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CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This Stormwater Management Program has been prepared in support of the NPDES
Phase II stormwater permit program. As such, it provides information regarding the
management plan developed by the City of Belmont to protect and lessen the pollutant
impact on the streams and rivers which cross and abut the City and its municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4).
This management program is divided into 22 sections:
1.
Population and Estimated Growth Rate
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Jurisdictional Area
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3.
Stormwater Conveyance System
4.
Estimated Land Use
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Receiving Streams
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TMDL Identification
7.
Impaired Stream Identification
8.
Existing Water Quality Programs
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Partnerships and/or Inter -Local Agreements
10.
State Programs
11.
Reliance on Other Entities
12.
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Practice
Facilities
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The information that follows comprises the entire stormwater management program of the
City of Belmont, North Carolina for the five year permit period beginning February 17,
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2022. As the program continues and experience is gained as to the successfulness of
program elements, modifications and additions may be made to enhance the program
effectiveness. Any changes to the program are subject to prior review and approval by the
permitting agency.
It shall be noted that the City of Belmont has a Watershed Water Supply IV Program and
a Phase II Stormwater Program within the City Limits. Belmont is located between the
main branch of the Catawba River and the South Fork of the Catawba River. The center
of the City lies approximately halfway between these two major water courses, with the
tributary divide between the two basins running north and south through the downtown.
As such, stormwater runoff from the City flows in approximately equal portions either to
the east toward the Catawba River or westerly to the South Fork. The eastern portion of
the City is subject to the Watershed Water Supply IV rules. The Watershed Water Supply
IV rules are regulated and enforced by the City of Belmont, while the western portion of
the City is subject to Phase II Stormwater rules. The Phase II Stormwater Post
Construction and Construction Site Runoff rules, through adoption of the Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance, Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance, and Inter -local Agreements with Gaston County, are regulated and enforced
by and in cooperation with, Gaston County Natural Resources (GNR).
1. Population and Estimated Growth: Belmont's population per a certified estimate
from State demographer is 12,558 as of July 1, 2019. The City is not subject to seasonal
variations in population. The annual population growth rate for the MS4 service area is
1.48 percent. This has been calculated on the basis of the relative change between the
2007 and 2015 Office of State Budget and Management population data. More recent
population data is not available.
2. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: The City of Belmont is comprised of 10.1
square miles within its current City Limits. In addition to the area within the city limits,
Belmont has planning jurisdictional authority within two areas bounding the City on the
south and west. These extra -territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) areas total 3.7 square miles. The
MS4 service area is the area within the current City Limits. Belmont does not have
authority to operate or maintain storm sewer systems outside its municipal corporate
boundaries.
3. MS4 Conveyance System: Belmont is located between the main branch of the
Catawba River and the South Fork of the Catawba River. The center of the City lies
approximately halfway between these two major water courses, with the tributary divide
between the two basins running north and south through the downtown. As such,
stormwater runoff from the City flows in approximately equal portions either to the east
toward the Catawba River or westerly to the South Fork. Although a separate storm sewer
system exists throughout the city, the system is not extensive. There is a heavy reliance
on local streams, creeks and ditches to convey runoff to the rivers. Maintenance of the
MS4 is on an "as needed" basis to unclog pipes, clean catch basins, and otherwise
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maintain the system. Under current City regulations and practice, only conveyances
within City rights of way and easements are maintained. NCDOT maintains stormwater
conveyances in rights of way falling under their jurisdiction, also on an "as needed" basis.
4. Land Use Composition Estimates: The following is an estimate of the percentage
of the MS4 service area that consist of residential, commercial, industrial, and open space
land uses:
Residential
75%
Commercial
10%
Industrial
5%
Open Space
10%
Total
100%
These estimates were obtained using CAD methods from Gaston County GIS mapping
data. Commercial and industrial land uses were calculated on this basis from the city's
official zoning map which is maintained by the County GIS Department. Open space
consists of the approximate areas of the many parks and recreational areas (sports fields)
in the City. The areas of the commercial, industrial and open space were subtracted from
the total jurisdictional area to derive the residential land uses. These estimates are based
on zoning designations. Vacant property was classified by zoning district and accordingly
is included in the four categories. The areas of Institutional land uses such as Belmont
Abbey College, Sisters of Mercy Campus, four public schools and the many churches in
Belmont were included in the residential category.
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5. Receiving Streams
The entire jurisdictional area of the MS4 lies within the Catawba River Basin. The
seventeen primary streams receiving stormwater runoff from the Belmont MS4 are:
Receiving Stream
AU Description
Water Quality
IR
Water Quality
Name, AU #
Classification
Category
Issues
Catawba River
Mountain Island Lake
WS-IV;CA
5
PCB Fish Tissue
#11-(117)
to Interstate 85 Bridge
Advisory
Catawba River
Interstate 85 Bridge to
WS-IV;B;CA
5
PCB Fish Tissue
#11-(122)
Paw Creek Arm of
Advisory
Lake Wylie, Catawba
River
Catawba River (Lake
From the upstream
WS-V;B
5
PCB Fish Tissue
Wylie below elevation
side of Paw Creek
Advisory
570)
Arm of Lake Wylie to
11-(123.5)a
North Carolina -South
Carolina State Line
Catawba River (Lake
South Fork Catawba
WS-V;B
5
Copper, PCB Fish
Wylie South Fork
River Arm of Lake
Tissue Advisory
Catawba Arm)
Wylie
11- 123.5 b
South Fork Catawba
Point 0.4 miles
WS-V
Not on
None
River
upstream of Long
303(d) or
#11-129-(15.5)
Creek to Lake Wylie
local list
at Upper Armstrong
Bridge
South Fork Catawba
Not Listed by
Classification
Not on
None
River Tributary 2
NCDEMLR but on NC
not listed
303(d) or
Floodplain Maps
local list
CID: 370320
Panel: 3585
Ma :3710358500J
Fites Creek
From source to a
WS-IV
Not on
None
11-121-(1)
point 0.3 mile
303(d) or
downstream of N.C.
local list
Hwy 273
Fites Creek Tributary 1
Not Listed by NCDEQ
Classification
Not on
None
but on NC Floodplain
not listed
303(d) or
Maps
local list
CID: 370320
Panel: 3586
Map#: 3710358600J
Fites Creek Tributary 1 A
Not Listed by NCDEQ
Classification
Not on
None
but on NC Floodplain
not listed
303(d) or
Maps
local list
CID: 370120
Panel: 3596
Ma #: 3710359600K
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Receiving Stream
AU Description
Water Quality
IR
Water Quality
Name, AU #
Classification
Category,Issues
Unnamed Tributary at
Source to point 0.5
WS-IV
Not on
None
Belmont Abbey College
miles downstream of
303(d) or
(Abbey Creek)
NC Hwy 273
local list
#11-123-(1)
Unnamed Tributary at
Point 0.5 miles
WS-IV
Not on
None
Belmont Abbey College
downstream of NC
303(d) or
(Abbey Creek)
Hwy 273 to Lake
local list
#11-123-(2)
Wylie
Stowe Branch
From source to Lake
C
Not on
None
11-127
Wylie, Catawba River
303(d) or
local list
Stowe Tributary
Not Listed by NCDEQ
Classification
Not on
None
but on NC Floodplain
not listed
303(d) or
Maps
local list
CID: 370320
Panel: 3594
Ma #:3710359400L
Halls Rocky Branch
Not Listed by NCDEQ
Classification
Not on
None
but on NC Floodplain
not listed
303(d) or
Maps
local list
CID: 370320
Panel: 3585
Ma #: 3710358500J
Nancy Hanks Branch
Not Listed by NCDEQ
Classification
Not on
None
but on NC Floodplain
not listed
303(d) or
Maps
local list
CID: 370320
Panel: 3594
Ma #: 3710359400L
Curtis Branch
Not Listed by NCDEQ
Classification
Not on
None
but on NC Floodplain
not listed
303(d) or
Maps
local list
CID: 370320
Panel: 3584
Ma #:3710358400J
Kitty's Branch
Not Listed by NCDEQ
Classification
Not on
None
but on NC Floodplain
not listed
303(d) or
Maps
local list
CID:370320
Panel: 3593
Ma #: 3710359300E
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Information Sources:
2014 Final 303(d) List:
NC Floodplain Mapping Program:
hftp://www.ncfloodmaps.com/
NCDWR 2014 Integrated Report (Impaired Waters & TMDL Map):
http://ncdenr. maps.arcois.com/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=dcb442
80272e4ac49d9a86b999939fec
NC Surface Water Classifications Map:
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6. TMDL Identification:
6.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
6.2. Lake Wylie TMDL Nutrient Management — In 1995 a TMDL for chlorophyll a was
developed for Lake Wylie. This TMDL set a total phosphorous (TP) and total
nitrogen (TN) limits for WWTPs discharging to Lake Wylie. The City of Belmont
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has Total Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen
discharge limits set under its individual NPDES Permit. Pretreatment Inspections,
Testing, and Cleaning Schedules for two industries, and all restaurants and car
washes connected to the sanitary sewer system are performed, scheduled, and
monitored by the Wastewater Pretreatment Division to ensure that acceptable
levels of Phosphates, Nitrogen, BOD, grease, etc. are entering the WWTP.
This TMDL does not have an approved WLA assigned to stormwater/non-point
sources. The City is working to reduce nutrients from non -point sources by tailoring
existing BMPs to better target nutrient loading.
6.2.1. Public Education and Outreach — Spotlight erosion and sedimentation
control, lawn care and disposal of yard waste, and illicit discharges in
educational materials and at educational events to inform citizens of the
negative impacts total phosphorus and total nitrogen can have on water
quality. Promote the Stormwater hotline/helpline and encourage citizens to
report observed or suspected pollution.
6.2.2. Public Involvement and Participation — maintain the volunteer storm drain
labeling program with efforts to increase participation. Promote the
Stormwater hotlinelhelpline and encourage citizens to report observed or
suspected pollution. Recommend to the Stormwater Committee starting a
Volunteer Stream Clean -Up or Adopt -A -Stream Program.
6.2.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) — maintain the IDDE
Program and with efforts to increase the number of stream walks and system
inspections to find and eliminate illicit discharges and/or connections.
Promote the Stormwater hotline/helpline and encourage citizens to report
observed or suspected pollution.
6.2.4. Construction Site Runoff Controls — Maintain construction site
inspections and reporting to Gaston Natural Resources. Gaston Natural
Resources permits and enforces the E&SC Ordinance.
6.2.5. Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls — maintain the current program
and ensure that new development, and redevelopment, subject to
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Stormwater Ph II Rules or WSIV Rules are following through with approved
plans, BMP inspection and maintenance, and annual reporting.
6.2.6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations — Maintain and evaluate Facility Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to work better for each unique facility. Maintain
Street Sweeping Program.
6.2.7. Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) — monitor NCDEMLR List of
Approved TMDLs to stay abreast of any new TMDLs that the City of Belmont
may become subject to. Update annually.
6.3. Mercury Statewide TMDL — In 2012, NCDENR developed a statewide mercury
TMDL to determine how wastewater discharges, in -state air sources, and out-of-
state air sources contribute to the surface water mercury load. This TMDL
acknowledged that most mercury in stormwater comes from atmospheric
deposition and that concentrations in stormwater are typically within the same
range as mercury concentrations in rainwater, between zero and 10 ng/L. No MS4
NPDES WLA for mercury was assigned for this TMDL.
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7.Identify Impaired Streams, likely sources, and existing programs that
address the impairment:
Receiving
AU Description
Water Quality
IR
Water
Likely
Existing
Stream
Classification
Category
Quality
Sources of
Programs
Name, AU #
Issues
Impairment
Catawba
Mountain Island
WS-IV;CA
5
PCB Fish
Atmospheric
Gaston County
River
Lake to
Tissue
Deposition,
Soil Erosion and
#11-(117)
Interstate 85
Advisory
Sedimentation
Sediment Control,
Bridge
Stormwater Ph ll,
Watershed
Protection,
Catawba River
Basin Buffer Rules
Catawba
Interstate 85
WS-IV;B;CA
5
PCB Fish
Atmospheric
Gaston County
River
Bridge to Paw
Tissue
Deposition,
Soil Erosion and
#11-(122)
Creek Arm of
Advisory
SedimentationSediment
Control,
Lake Wylie,
Stormwater Ph II,
Catawba River
Watershed
Protection,
Catawba River
Basin Buffer Rules
Catawba
From the
WS-V;B
5
PCB Fish
Atmospheric
Gaston County
River (Lake
upstream side of
Tissue
Deposition,
Soil Erosion and
Wylie below
Paw Creek Arm
Advisory
Sedimentation
Sediment Control,
elevation
of Lake Wylie to
Stormwater Ph II,
570)
North Carolina-
Watershed
11-(123.5)a
South Carolina
Protection,
State Line
Catawba River
Basin Buffer Rules
Catawba
South Fork
WS-V;B
5
Copper, PCB
Atmospheric
Gaston County
River (Lake
Catawba River
Fish Tissue
Deposition,
Soil Erosion and
Wylie South
Arm of Lake
Advisory
Sedimentation
Sediment Control,
Fork
Wylie
Stormwater Ph II,
Catawba
Watershed
Arm)
Protection,
11-(123.5)b
Catawba River
Basin Buffer Rules
Information Sources:
2014 Final 303(d) List:
https://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-
public/Water%20Quality/Planning/TMDL/303d/2014/2014 303dlist.pdf
NC Floodplain Mapping Program:
hftp://www.ncfloodmaps.com/
NCDWR 2014 Integrated Report (Impaired Waters & TMDL Map):
http://ncden r.maps.arcg is. com/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=dcb442
80272e4ac49d9a86b999939fec
NC Surface Water Classifications Map:
http://ncdenr. maps.arcg is.com/apps/weba ppviewer/index. htm I?id=6e 125a
d7628f494694e259c80dd64265
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8. Existing Water Quality Programs:
8.1. Below is a table of existing local Water Quality Programs and how they are
monitored and/or implemented by the City of Belmont, in coordination with Gaston
Natural Resources, or by Gaston Natural Resources.
Program
Description
liter --Local
Adopted
Monitored
Implemented
Implemented In
Implemented
Agreement
Coordination with "
by Gaston
Gaston Natural
Natural
Resources
Resources
Provides regulations meant to
protect a public water supply,
in this case, Belmont's
Catawba River source. The
City of Belmont
ordinance includes provisions
Watershed
that limit maximum
Protection
imperviousness in new
X
X
X
Ordinance
development and requires
engineered stormwater
controls for developments
exceeding a two -dwelling -unit -
per -acre limit
Provides regulations meant to
protect, maintain and enhance
the public health, safety,
Gaston County
environment and general
Stormwater
welfare by establishing
X
X
X
X
Ordinance
minimum requirements and
procedures to control the
adverse effects of stormwater
runoff associated with new
development.
Provides regulations on certain
land -disturbing activity to
Gaston County Soil
control accelerated erosion
Erosion and
and sedimentation in order to
Sediment Control
prevent the pollution of water
X
X
X
X
Ordinance
and other damage to lakes,
watercourses, and other public
and private property by
sedimentation.
City of Belmont
Provides regulation of non -
Illicit Discharge
stormwater discharges to the
Detection and
storm drainage system and
X
X
X
Elimination
methods for controlling the
Ordinance
introduction of pollutants into
the MS4.
Provides mitigation
Catawba River
requirements that apply to
Basin Buffer Rules
maintain and protect existing
X
riparian buffers on the
Catawba River mainstem.
City of Belmont
The Permit and Stormwater
MS4 NPDES
Management Program
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includes requirements and
and corresponding
practices to reduce or prevent
X
X
Stormwater
polluted stormwater
Management
discharges from the MS4
Pro ram
City of Belmont
The Permit and Stormwater
WWTP NPDES
Pollution Prevention Plan
Industrial
includes requirements and
Stormwater Permit
practices to reduce or prevent
NCG110023 and
polluted stormwater
X
X
corresponding
discharges from the industrial
Stormwater
facility
Pollution
Prevention Plan
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8.2. Local Programs:
8.2.1. Watershed Protection Ordinance -The City of Belmont currently enforces
a Watershed Protection Ordinance modeled after regulations established
by the NCDEQ and as approved by that agency. This ordinance provides
regulations meant to protect a public water supply, in this case, Belmont's
Catawba River source. The ordinance includes provisions that limit
maximum imperviousness in new development and requires engineered
stormwater controls for developments exceeding a two -dwelling -unit -per -
acre limit. Visit
h»://www.cityofbelmont.orq/DocumentCenter/Home/View/624 to view the
Watershed Protection Ordinance in its entirety.
8.2.2. City of Belmont MS4 NPDES Permit and Corresponding Stormwater
Management Program - The NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit was
issued to the City of Belmont on July 1, 2005 and the City has been
operating under the permit to the present. The Permit and Stormwater
Management Program include requirements and practices to reduce or
prevent polluted stormwater discharges from the MS4. Several elements of
the Stormwater Program are implemented by and in coordination with
Gaston County through Inter -Local Agreements; Construction Site Runoff
and Post -Construction Site Runoff.
8.2.3. Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance: On June 11, 2007 the City of
Belmont resolved to adopt the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance and
enter into an Inter -local Agreement with Gaston County for Enforcement
Services of the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance within the City of
Belmont jurisdiction. Gaston County implements the Post -Construction
Runoff element of our Phase II Permit through the above mentioned Inter -
local Agreement for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance within City of Belmont jurisdictions. The City of
Belmont fully cooperates and coordinates with Gaston County on plan
review and reporting. Gaston County issues and holds all permits and
enforces the Post -Construction rules as documented in the Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance.
Visit htto://www.citvofbelmont.org/DocumentCenter/HomeNiew/207 to
view the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance in its entirety.
8.2.4. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control: On April 7, 2003 the City of Belmont
resolved to adopt the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Ordinance and entered into an Inter -local Agreement with Gaston County
for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance within the City of Belmont jurisdiction. Gaston County
implements the Construction Site Runoff element of our Phase II Permit
through the above mentioned Inter -local Agreement for Enforcement
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Services of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Ordinance. The City of Belmont fully cooperates and coordinates with
Gaston County on plan review and reporting erosion and sediment issues,
and construction site waste issues (per the State NCGO10000 permit) on
construction sites. Gaston County issues and holds all permits and
enforces the Construction Site Runoff rules as documented in the Gaston
County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.
Visit http://www.cityofbelmont.orq/DocumentCenter/HomeNiew/206 to
view the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance in
its entirety.
8.2.5.Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program: The western
portion of the City of Belmont, Phase II Stormwater area, has been under
the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance since July 7, 2007. The Gaston
County Stormwater Ordinance includes a section on Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination and has been enforced by Gaston County
officials. However, the eastern portion of the City of Belmont, Watershed
Water -Supply IV area, was not covered by the Gaston County Stormwater
Ordinance. On September 15, 2009 the City of Belmont adopted a
separate Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance, which is
enforceable by the City of Belmont and encompasses the entire
jurisdictional area.
8.2.6. City of Belmont WWTP NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permit
NCG110023 and corresponding Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan: The Permit and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan includes
requirements and practices to reduce or prevent polluted stormwater
discharges from the industrial facility.
8.2.7. Catawba River Basin Buffer Rules: The rules provide mitigation
requirements that apply to maintain and protect existing riparian buffers on
the Catawba River mainstem. The City of Belmont monitors for and reports
potential issues, issues, and violations of the Catawba River Basin Buffer
Rules to Gaston Natural Resources and/or the State.
9. Partnerships and/or Inter -Local Agreements:
9.1. Partnerships: The City of Belmont is a member of the Regional Stormwater
Partnership (RSWP). The RSWP is comprised of 26 Charlotte Metropolitan
municipalities and serves as a forum for stormwater professionals to work
collaboratively on stormwater education and outreach and also serves as a local
source for stormwater professionals to learn and engage in stormwater best
management practices. The RSWP also provides education and outreach
activities as part of their stormwater permit requirements. Visit
http://regionalstormwater.org/ for more information.
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9.2. Inter -local Agreements: The City of Belmont has Inter -Local Agreements with
Gaston County to enforce the Gaston County Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control
Ordinance and the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance within City of Belmont
jurisdictions. The City of Belmont fully cooperates and coordinates with Gaston
County on plan review, enforcement of ordinances, and reporting.
10. State Programs: All projects funded publicly by the City of Belmont are subject to the
approval and requirements as set forth by the state of North Carolina including State
Erosion and Sedimentation Control requirements, State Phase II Stormwater
requirements, State Watershed Water -Supply IV requirements, and Riparian Buffers
along the Catawba River.
The NCGO10000 permit, as administered by the State, establishes requirements for
construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials,
concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that
may cause adverse impacts to water quality. The City of Belmont reports construction
site waste issues to Gaston Natural Resources and/or the State.
11. Reliance on Other Entities
11.1.On April 7, 2003 the City of Belmont resolved to adopt the Gaston County Soil
Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and entered into an Inter -local Agreement
with Gaston County for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Soil Erosion
and Sediment Control Ordinance within City of Belmont jurisdiction. Gaston County
implements the Construction Site Runoff element of our Phase II Permit through
the above mentioned Inter -local Agreement for Enforcement Services of the Gaston
County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. The City of Belmont fully
cooperates and coordinates with Gaston County on plan review, reporting erosion
and sediment issues, and construction site waste issues (per the State NCG010000
permit) on construction sites. However, Gaston County issues and holds all permits
and enforces the Construction Site Runoff rules as documented in the Gaston
County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.
11.2.On June 11, 2007 the City of Belmont resolved to adopt the Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance and enter into an Inter -local Agreement with Gaston County
for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance within City
of Belmont jurisdiction. Gaston County implements the Post -Construction Runoff
element of our Phase II Permit through the above mentioned Inter -local Agreement
for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance within City
of Belmont jurisdictions. The City of Belmont fully cooperates and coordinates with
Gaston County on plan review and reporting. However, Gaston County issues and
holds all permits and enforces the Post -Construction rules as documented in the
Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance.
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12. Points of Contact: Various elements of the stormwater management program fall
under the authority of key staff of the City of Belmont. Specific responsibility is identified
in the best management practices summary tables included under the six minimum
requirements Appendix A of this document. The contact information for each and a
general description of their associated responsibility follows:
Adrian Miller
Duly Authorized Representative for
City Manager
Stormwater Ph II and Watershed
704-825-5586
Administrator.
704-825-0514 fax
amiller(cb-cityofbelmont.org
Bill Carroll
Oversee Stormwater, Street, Parks
Director of Public Works
Maintenance, Water Treatment Plant, Waste
704-825-0506
Water Treatment Plant, Water and Sewer
704-825-0514 fax
Department and Solid Waste Contract.
bcarroll(M-cityofbelmont.org
Jerry Hatton
Review of submitted plans in coordination
City Engineer
with City Departments and Gaston Natural
704-825-5586
Resources. Develop plans for City of Belmont
704-825-0514 fax
infrastructure projects. Review stormwater
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related ordinances for required changes.
Alex Robinson
Coordinate with Engineering Department, City
Senior Planner / Watershed
Manager, Public Works Director, Stormwater
Coordinator
Coordinator, and Planning and Zoning
704-901-2066
Department on Watershed plan review and
704-825-0514 fax
post -construction site management.
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Hayden Davis
Public education and outreach, illicit
Stormwater Coordinator
discharge detection and elimination,
704-901-2076
coordinate with Gaston County and City Staff
704-825-0514 fax
on post -construction site management,
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coordinate with Gaston County and City Staff
on construction site runoff management, and
coordinate training of City staff as required for
the program. Inspection and Maintenance of
MS4 Conveyance System.
Lindsay Yager
Supports enforcement of regulations
Code Enforcement Officer
regarding illicit discharges and connections,
704-901-2078
illegal dumping, and post -construction site
704-825-0514 fax
management.
lyager _cityofbelmont.org
12.1. Organizational Chart: An organizational chart that shows where the responsible
parties listed above fit into the structure of the organization is included at the end
of this section.
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12.2. Signing Official: The Mayor and City Council have authorized the City Manager
as representative for the City of Belmont in regards to the NPDES stormwater
application and permit and the stormwater management program.
12.3. Duly Authorized Representative: The City Manager was duly authorized by the
Belmont City Council at their March 3, 2003 regular council meeting. The
authorization was presented and adopted by resolution and designates the City
Manager as having overall responsibility for environmental / stormwater matters.
A copy of the resolution is attached to the application in Appendix B.
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City of Belmont
City Council
Gaston County
Counstruction Site Runoff/
Post -Construction Runoff
Phase II Stormwater
Jerry Hatton ■ Shelly Dehart
City Engineer Planning Director
Alex Robinson
Planner/ Watershed Lindsay Yager
Coordinator Code Enforcement Officer
Adrian Miller
City Manager
Kevin Krouse
Assistant City Manager
Chad Hawkins
Chief of Police
Danny Whisnant
Water $ Sewer Supervisor
Jake Kanburoglo
Streets and Parks
Maintenance Supervisor
Bill Carroll
Public Works Director
Crystal Waymam
c Works Administ
Assistant
Hayden Davis
Stormwater Coordinator

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13. Public Education and Outreach
13.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
13.2. Goals and Objectives: The Public Education and Outreach Program works to inform
the public on what stormwater is, how it affects water quality, why this is important, and
what the public can do to prevent and reduce pollution in stormwater. Many residents are
unaware that the stormwater system is not connected to the sanitary sewer system and
that runoff is not treated before draining into local streams and rivers. Communicating this
simple fact is imperative to affecting public behavioral change. Once the public is aware
of stormwater and its potential for pollution, the Public Education and Outreach Program
works to equip the public with practices they can use to help protect water quality.
13.3. Target Pollutant Sources: The City is not aware of any significant target pollutant
sources but will concentrate on used oil disposal; proper handling, applications and
disposal of lawn and insect chemicals; sediments; and disposal of household cleaning
chemicals, paint, illicit discharges, etc. As the City proceeds through this SWMP, it is
expected that the impact of these sources of pollution will be better defined and other
significant sources identified. Because the education program will be continuous during
the permit period, and presumably during subsequent permit renewals, the content of the
educational materials and presentations will change to meet the objectives of the SWMP.
13.3.1. Lawn Care Activities — Improper application, handling and storage of lawn care
products such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers can result in the discharge
of pollutants to the storm drain system. Improper disposal of grass clippings and
leaves can negatively impact water quality by depleting oxygen levels in
waterways. Significant residential development exists in the City of Belmont with
the potential for negative water quality impacts associated with improper lawn care
activities.
13.3.2. Improper Disposal — Improper disposal can result in the discharge of a variety of
pollutants to the storm drainage system. This can be a problem at construction
sites where paint and other construction wastes are generated and in established
commercial and residential areas where used oil, grease, animal waste, household
cleaners, paints and a variety of other pollutants can be a problem.
13.3.3. Poor Housekeeping — Poor housekeeping can result in the discharge of
petroleum products, miscellaneous chemicals and other wastes to the storm drain
system and surface waters. This is usually a problem at commercial facilities.
13.3.4. Erosion — Poor erosion control and soil stabilization at construction sites, utility
maintenance, and residential and commercial lawns results in sediment
discharges to the storm drainage system.
13.3.5. Pet Waste — Pet waste contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are harmful
to human health. Contact with stormwater runoff carries these bacteria, viruses,
and parasites into waterways.
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13.4. Target Audiences: The target audiences for the education program include those likely
to have significant stormwater impacts. Homeowners were selected as a primary target
for the educational program due to the significant positive and negative impacts they could
have on water quality. This is also the group that will most likely engage in activities such
as disposal of auto oil and household wastes, disposal of yard wastes, application of
fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, pet waste, etc. Commercial facilities such as gas
stations, car washes, restaurants, shopping centers and industrial warehouses/plants
were targeted for the educational program due to the significant impacts they could have
on water quality by potentially improperly handling and disposing of wastes, making illicit
connections to the storm drain system, and practicing poor housekeeping at their facilities.
Through education, the City is hopeful that it can inform and advise the public of the small
behavioral changes that can be made to improve water quality.
13.5. Residential Issues:
13.5.1. Lawn Care — Yard waste disposal such as leaves, limbs, brush, grass clippings,
etc. are to be placed at curb for pickup by the City of Belmont, but often the debris
is placed in the street or in the curb -line. Rain events can wash leaves, limbs, yard
debris into the storm drains which clog storm drains as well as having potential to
be conveyed to waterways. As these items decompose in waterways they deplete
oxygen levels in the water.
13.5.2. Improper Disposalllllegal Dumping of Hazardous Household Materials such
as paints, cleaners, other household chemicals, and used vehicle oil and fluids
often contain toxins, heavy metals, and nutrients. These pollutants can negatively
impact water quality, wildlife, and human health.
13.5.3. Erosion — Bare areas on lawns and common open spaces can lead to sediment
discharges to the storm drain system. Sediment build up in the system can lead to
clogs, system failures, and polluted waterways.
13.6. Commercial Issues:
13.6.1. Poor Housekeeping such as overflowing or leaking dumpsters, spills
at/overflowing grease containers, loose trash and debris in parking lots, and
improper disposal of wastes. Aging commercial properties have the potential for
illicit connections to the storm drain system. Illicit connections include, but are not
limited to, floor drains and sanitary sewer connections.
13.7. Informational Website: The Stormwater Management web site is one of the best ways
to provide the general public with educational stormwater information. The web site
includes Stormwater Management Contact Information, FAQs, Educational Materials,
links to stormwater related web sites, and stormwater ordinances:
https://www.cityofbelmont.org/stormwater/
13.8. Distribution of Public Education Materials - Educational materials and promotional
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items have been developed to target homeowners, commercial facilities and the general
public. All materials and promotional items include the slogan "Keep It Clean, We All Live
Downstream', Hotline Number, and City website address. Promotional items are
comprised of pens, stadium cups, and magnetic chip clips. Educational materials are
made available at the City Hall information kiosk. Educational materials and promotional
items are given out at stormwater educational presentations. Staff participate in
community events to promote stormwater education, give out educational materials and
promotional items, and provide one-on-one education opportunities. Community events
include:
13.8.1. Annual Spring Festival
13.8.2. Annual City Pride Day
13.8.3. Annual Earth Day/Arbor Day
13.8.4. Annual Big Sweep Event
13.8.5. Annual Fall BooFest
13.9. Hotline/Helpline: The Stormwater Coordinator's office telephone number, (704)901-
2076, serves as the Hotline/Help Line and is set up with a voice message service for the
public to requests services, or report stormwater pollution, illicit discharges, and erosion
control issues. The Hotline/Help Line is printed on all educational materials and
promotional items, and is also on the City web site, located on the Stormwater
Management page hftps://www.citvofbelmont.org/stormwater/
13.10. Outreach Program: The outreach program includes the distribution of printed
educational materials and promotional items with the website address and hotline/helpline
printed on them at specific meetings with commercial and industrial businesses, class
room educational presentations, and prominent visibility at City sponsored festivals. The
program includes TV commercials and radio spots broadcast throughout the region in
cooperation with the Regional Stormwater Partnership. City festivals and community
events are well attended by Belmont citizens and offer one-on-one educational
opportunities. The City's webpage is visited by citizens and non -city users for information
on education and development. Targeted meetings with the commercial and industrial
community in Belmont is expected to be very effective in distributing information to those
individuals that have the most opportunity of making immediate impact on water quality.
The number of target audience participants will vary by the outreach element.
13.11. Decision Process: The education program presented herein is consistent with the
requirements of the NPDES Phase II regulations and guidance materials. Education
programs enacted by Phase I NPDES communities have had a positive impact in those
jurisdictions.
13.12. Evaluation: The measurable goals consist of a specific number of events to occur under
the BMPs proposed. Although the annual evaluation will be based on accomplishing those
events, the City will also subjectively evaluate the effectiveness of the BMPs after they are
implemented. Adjustment to the materials and presentations will be likely to improve the
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message.
14. Public Involvement and Participation
14.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
14.2. If any future changes to stormwater related ordinances are required, public hearings will
be advertised, held, and documented.
14.3. The City of Belmont has a Stormwater Committee which is comprised of the entire City
Council. Citizens can request to go before the Stormwater Committee for stormwater
related requests, concerns, issues, disputes and grievances.
14.4. The City of Belmont has and will continue to provide a Storm Drain Labeling Program for
volunteer groups to participate in. Evaluation of the program has and will continue to be
based on the number of storm drains successfully labeled by volunteer groups each fiscal
year.
14.5. The Stormwater Coordinator's office telephone number, [phone], serves as the
Hotline/Help Line and is set up with a voice message service for the public to requests
services, or report stormwater pollution, illicit discharges, and erosion control issues. The
Hotline/Help Line is printed on all educational materials and promotional items, and is also
on the City web site, located on the Stormwater Management page
https://www.citVofbelmont.org/stormwater/
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15. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
15.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
15.2. Regulatory Mechanism: The western portion of the City of Belmont, Phase II Stormwater
area, has been under the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance since July 7, 2007. The
Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance includes a section on Illicit Discharge Detection
and Elimination and has been enforced by Gaston County officials. However, the eastern
portion of the City of Belmont, Watershed Water -Supply IV area, was not covered by the
Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance. On September 15, 2009 the City of Belmont
adopted a separate Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance, which is
enforceable by the City of Belmont and encompasses the entire jurisdictional area.
15.3. Storm Sewer System Map: Several years ago, the City undertook to develop a storm
sewer system atlas in anticipation of the impending NPDES Phase II regulations. The field
inspections were completed by summer interns and system elements were approximately
located on existing sanitary sewer and water main maps. The information was transferred
to a digital storm sewer map. These maps are checked for accuracy as the ongoing illicit
discharge detection and elimination program and MS4 inspections are implemented. As
the MS4 is inspected, the existing maps are updated by hand with the information
received. As significant information is obtained, the mapping will be computer updated
and published.
15.4. Dry Weather Flow Screening is incorporated into the Stormwater System Inspection and
Mapping Program (SWIM). As system elements and outfalls are inspected and mapped
on GPS, dry weather flow screening is performed. Inspections are performed, at
minimum, twenty-four hours after a rain event to ensure flows are not stormwater runoff.
Observed flows at any system element triggers an Illicit Discharge/Connection
Investigation. Procedures for detecting dry weather flows and conducting investigations
of identified illicit discharges are outlined in the IDDE section of the SWMP. The City
maintains electronic and hard copy files of all investigations of identified illicit discharge
Investigation files are organized by the address/location where the illicit discharge
occurred and the Fiscal Year in which they occurred.
15.5. Employee Training is implemented on an annual basis to those employees, who in the
course of their normal work day, may come into contact with or observe an illicit discharge.
The training is conducted by the Stormwater Coordinator who presents a power point
presentation to employees. Training is documented by an attendance roster and kept on
file. The presentation includes:
15.5.1. What are Illicit Discharges? Examples and discussion
15.5.2. What non-stormwater discharges are allowable? Examples and discussion
15.5.3. What are Illicit Connections? Examples and discussion
15.5.4. What to look for when out in the field
15.5.5. Who to contact if you suspect or observe an ID/IC
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15.6. Provide Public Education: The City has developed a Fact Sheet for Illicit Discharges
and Connections
15.6.1. The "Illicit Discharges and Connections" fact sheet includes:
15.6.1.1. The difference between the sanitary sewer systems and the stormwater
system
15.6.1.2. What an Illicit Discharge is
15.6.1.3. What an Illicit Connection is
15.6.1.4. What to do if you suspect or see an Illicit Discharge or Connection
15.6.1.5. Stormwater Hotline
15.6.2. The "Illicit Discharges and Connections" fact sheet is given out at Staff attended
community events to promote stormwater education and provide face-to-face
education opportunities. Community events include:
15.6.2.1. Annual Spring Festival
15.6.2.2. Annual City Pride Day
15.6.2.3. Annual Earth Day/Arbor Day
15.6.2.4. Annual Big Sweep Event
15.6.2.5. Annual Fall Festival
15.6.3. The "Illicit Discharges and Connections" fact sheet is available on the City's
Stormwater Management page:
http://www.citvofbelmont.org/DocumentCenter/HomeNiew/393
15.6.4. The "Illicit Discharges and Connections' fact sheets are made available at the City
Hall information kiosk.
15.6.5. Stormwater educational presentations include a section on Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination and the "Illicit Discharges and Connections" fact sheets
are given out to attendees.
15.7. Public Reporting Mechanism: The Stormwater Coordinator's office telephone number,
[phone], serves as the Hotline/Help Line and is set up with a voice message service
for the public to report stormwater pollution, illicit discharges, and erosion control issues.
The Hotline/Help Line is printed on all educational materials and promotional items. The
Hotline/Help Line is also on the City web site, located on the Stormwater Management
page https://www.cityofbelmont.org/stormwater/
15.8. Enforcement: Enforcement is carried out by the Stormwater Department as supported
by the Public Works Director, Code Enforcement Officer, and City Manager. Compliance
with the ordinance is monitored by the Stormwater Coordinator and when official action
must take place, the Stormwater Coordinator has primary responsibility for issuing
warnings and Notices of Violation. Issuance of citations and fines, if applicable, are the
responsibility of the Code Enforcement Officer as supported by the City Manager and City
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Attorney.
15.9. Evaluation of Detection and Elimination Plan: On an annual basis, the success of the
procedures and results will be evaluated as measured by the number of illicit discharges
located, violation notices served, fines collected, and discharges eliminated.
15.10. Non-Stormwater Discharges: The list of activities below are allowed provided they do
not significantly impact water quality per our ordinance
15.10.1. Water line flushing,
15.10.2. Discharges from potable water sources (water main leaks),
15.10.3. Air conditioning condensation,
15.10.4. Springs,
15.10.5. Landscape irrigation or lawn watering,
15.10.6. Individual residential car washing,
15.10.7. Street wash water,
15.10.8. Diverted stream flows,
15.10.9. Rising Ground Waters,
15.10.10. Uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at 40 CFR35.2005 (20)),
15.10.11. Uncontaminated pumped ground water,
15.10.12. Foundation or footing drains,
15.10.13. Water from crawl space pumps,
15.10.14. Footing drains,
15.10.15. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands,
15.10.16. De -chlorinated swimming pool discharges,
15.10.17. Firefighting activities, and
15.10.18. Other non-stormwater discharges for which a valid NPDES discharge permit has
been approved and issued by the State of North Carolina, and provided that any
such discharges to the MS4 shall be authorized by the City of Belmont.
15.11. Similar Occasional Incidental Non -Storm Water Discharges: No other non-
stormwater discharges have been identified as significant sources of pollutants.
15.12. Decision Process: The development of the stormwater illicit discharge detection and
elimination program was completed with input from Belmont staff in the administrative,
public works, planning and zoning, and code enforcement departments. The illicit
discharge detection and elimination program was subject to review by the City Council
Stormwater Committee, City Council and public input.
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16. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
16.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
16.2. Reliance on Gaston County Programs: On April 7, 2003 the City of Belmont resolved
to adopt the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and entered
into an Inter -local Agreement with Gaston County for Enforcement Services of the Gaston
County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance within City of Belmont jurisdiction.
Gaston County implements the Construction Site Runoff element of our Phase II Permit
through the above mentioned Inter -local Agreement for Enforcement Services of the
Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. The City of Belmont fully
cooperates and coordinates with Gaston County on plan review and reporting erosion and
sediment issues on construction sites. However, Gaston County issues and holds all
permits and enforces the Construction Site Runoff rules as documented in the Gaston
County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.
16.3. State Programs: The NCGO10000 permit, as administered by the State, establishes
requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building
materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction
site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality. The City of Belmont reports
observed construction site waste issues to Gaston Natural Resources or the State.
16.4.Hotline/Helpline: The Stormwater Coordinator's office telephone number, (704)901-
2076, serves as the Hotline/Help Line and is set up with a voice message service for the
public to report stormwater pollution, illicit discharges, and erosion control issues. The
Hotline/Help Line is printed on all educational materials and promotional items. The
Hotline/Help Line is also on the City web site, located on the Stormwater Management
page https://www.cityofbelmont.org/stormwater/
All reports of erosion and sedimentation problems are reported to Gaston Natural
Resources for enforcement of the Gaston County Sediment and Erosion Control Program.
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17. Post -Construction Stormwater Program
17.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
17.2. Adequate Legal Authorities: On June 11, 2007 the City of Belmont resolved to adopt
the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance and enter into an Inter -local Agreement with
Gaston County for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance
within City of Belmont jurisdiction. Gaston County implements the Post -Construction
Runoff element of our Phase II Permit through the above mentioned Inter -local Agreement
for Enforcement Services of the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance within City of
Belmont jurisdictions. The City of Belmont fully cooperates and coordinates with Gaston
County on plan review and reporting. However, Gaston County issues and holds all
permits and enforces the Post -Construction rules as documented in the Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance.
The City of Belmont currently enforces a Watershed Protection Ordinance modeled after
regulations established by the NCDENR and as approved by that agency. This ordinance
provides regulations meant to protect a public water supply, in this case, Belmont's
Catawba River source. The ordinance includes provisions that limit maximum
imperviousness in new development and requires engineered stormwater controls for
developments exceeding a two -dwelling -unit -per -acre limit. Visit
http://www.citvofbelmont.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/624 to view the Watershed
Protection Ordinance in its entirety.
17.3. Applicability: The adopted Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance addresses stormwater
runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or
equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common
plan of development or sale.
The City of Belmont Watershed Protection Ordinance address stormwater runoff from new
development and redevelopment projects that require an erosion/sedimentation control
plan under State law or approved local program and are required to meet the provisions
of the Watershed Protection Ordinance when located in a WS-IV watershed.
Structural Stormwater Control Measures shall meet or exceed the requirements in the NC
DWQ BMP Design Manual.
17.4. Watershed Protection Stormwater Management Options: For purposes of the
Watershed Protection Ordinance, the city and its one mile extraterritorial jurisdiction are
divided into the following areas, as WS-IV-CA (Critical Area) and WS-IV-PA (Protected
Area). The ordinance requires all subject projects (as defined in 17.3) to apply for locally
issued permit coverage under one of the following stormwater management requirements:
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17.4.1. WS-IV-CA (Critical Area): In order to address a moderate to high land use
intensity pattern, single family residential uses are allowed at a maximum of 2
dwelling units per acre. All other residential and non-residential development shall
be allowed at a maximum of 24% built -upon area. New residuals application sites
and landfills are specifically prohibited.
17.4.1.1 Density and Built -upon Limits:
(a) Single Family Residential --development shall not exceed two dwelling
units per acre on a project by project basis. No residential lot shall be
less than 1/2 acre (or 20,000 square feet excluding roadway right-of-
way), except within an approved cluster development.
(b) All Other Residential and Non -Residential --development shall not
exceed 24% built -upon area on a project by project basis. For the
purpose of calculating the built -upon area, total project area shall
include total acreage in the tract on which the project is to be
developed.
(c) Where new development exceeds either 2 dwelling units per acre or
24% built -upon area, engineered stormwater controls shall be used to
control runoff from the first inch of rainfall and development shall not
exceed 50% built -upon area. High density options using engineered
stormwater control devices are permitted in this district in accordance
with the High Density Development Standards, Permit Application,
Stormwater Control Measures, Financial Security, Maintenance and
Upkeep, Application and Inspection Fees, Inspection and Release of
Performance Bond, and Sanctions requirements as defined in the
ordinance.
17.4.2. WS-IV-PA (Protected Area): In order to accommodate moderate to high land
use intensity, single family residential uses shall develop at a maximum of 2
dwelling units per acre (2 du/ac). All other residential and non-residential
development shall be allowed at a maximum of 24% built -upon area. A maximum
of 3 dwelling units per acre (3 du/ac) or 36% percent built -upon area is allowed for
projects without a curb and gutter street system.
17.4.2.1 Density and Built -upon Limits:
(a) Single Family Residential --development shall not exceed 2 dwelling
units per acre, as defined on a project by project basis. No residential
lot shall be less than 1/2 acre (or 20,000 square feet excluding
roadway right-of-way), or 1/3 acre for projects without a curb and
gutter street system, except within an approved cluster development.
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(b) All Other Residential and Non -Residential --development shall not
exceed 24% built -upon area on a project by project basis. For projects
without a curb and gutter street system, development shall not exceed
36% built -upon area on a project by project basis. For the purpose of
calculating built -upon area, total project area shall include acreage in
the tract on which the project is to be developed.
(c) Where new development requires a Sedimentation/Erosion Control
Plan and exceeds either 2 dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon
area or 3 dwelling units per area or 36% built -upon area for projects
without curb and gutter street systems, engineered stormwater
controls shall be used to control runoff from the first inch of rainfall
and development shall not exceed 70% built -upon area. High density
options using engineered stormwater control devices are permitted in
this district in accordance with the High Density Development
Standards, Permit Application, Stormwater Control Measures,
Financial Security, Maintenance and Upkeep, Application and
Inspection Fees, Inspection and Release of Performance Bond, and
Sanctions requirements as defined in the ordinance.
17.5. Phase II Stormwater Management Options: The program requires all subject projects
(as defined in 17.3) to apply for locally issued permit coverage under one of the following
stormwater management options:
17.5.1. Low Density Projects: Projects are permitted as low density if they meet all of
the following:
17.5.1.1. No more than 2 dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area (BUA)
for all residential and non-residential development;
17.5.1.2. Stormwater runoff from the development is transported from the
development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent
practicable;
17.5.1.3. All built upon area and stormwater controls are at a minimum of 30 feet
landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters as approximately
shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map prepared
by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale
(7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States
Geologic Survey (USGS); and
17.5.1.4. The permit requires recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent
with the approved project plans.
17.5.2. High Density Projects: Projects exceeding the low density threshold, or in the
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case of lots less than one acre, if more than 10,000 square feet of impervious
surface exists, are required to implement stormwater control measures that:
17.5.2.1. Control and treat the difference in stormwater runoff volume leaving the
project site between the pre- and post -development conditions for the 1
year 24 hour storm with a runoff volume drawdown time between 24 and
120 hours;
17.5.2.2. All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements
of the program are required to be designed to have an 85% average annual
removal for Total Suspended Solids;
17.5.2.3. All built upon area and stormwater controls shall be at a minimum of 30 feet
landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters as defined in
paragraph 17.4.1.3. above; and
17.5.2.4. The permit requires recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent
with the approved project plans.
17.6. Plan Reviews:
17.6.1. Watershed Site Plan Reviews are conducted by City Staff on all development
and redevelopment projects that require an erosion/sedimentation control plan
under State law or approved local program and are required to meet the provisions
of the Watershed Protection Ordinance when located in a WS-IV watershed.
17.6.2. Phase II Site Plan Reviews are conducted by Gaston Natural Resources and
appropriate City Staff on all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb
greater than or equal to one acre (including sites that disturb less than one acre
that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale) per the inter -local
agreement.
17.7. Inventory of Projects with Post -Construction Structural Stormwater Control
Measures: The City of Belmont maintains an inventory of post -construction structural
stormwater control measures. The inventory is updated as new structural stormwater
control measures come on line.
17.8. Deed Restrictions and Protective Covenants:
17.8.1. Phase II Stormwater: Per the adopted Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance
Section 18 all stormwater improvements must be maintained so they will continue
to serve their intended functions. The developer must disclose which party will be
responsible for continued maintenance on the record plat and on the stormwater
management plan. The responsibility and O&M for the stormwater system is
transferred with title, as each property is conveyed. Additionally, the developer
must record and reference on the record plat an operations and maintenance plan
that instructs the property owners' association or lot owner about the required
operations and maintenance tasks. The developer must also record and reference
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on the record plat a maintenance agreement, or restrictive covenant that sets forth
the property owners association's or lot owner's continuing responsibilities for
maintenance, including specifying how cost will be apportioned among lot owners
served.
17.8.2. Watershed Protection: Per the Watershed Protection Ordinance the permit
applicant shall enter into the binding Operation and Maintenance Agreement
between the Watershed Review Board and all interests in the development. The
Agreement shall require the owning entity to maintain, repair, and if necessary,
reconstruct the stormwater control structure in accordance with the operation
management plan or manual provided by the developer. The Operation and
Maintenance Agreement shall be filed with the Gaston County Register of Deeds
by the Watershed Review Board.
17.9. Long -Term Operation and Maintenance of Structural BMPs: The regulations for the
program include requirements for operation and maintenance components that ensure the
adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The
program includes a requirement that the owner of a permitted structural BMP submit a
maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP annually to the City of Belmont
and/or Gaston Natural Resources. The inspection must be conducted by a qualified
professional engineer, surveyor, or landscape architect performing services only in their
area of competence.
The long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) of the selected structural BMPs is
ensured through the permitting and enforcement procedures and penalties currently used
under the Watershed Protection Ordinance and the Gaston County Stormwater
Ordinance. These ordinances provide regulations regarding post -construction O&M,
annual inspections, fines, bonds, and legal mechanisms allowing the City of Belmont
and/or Gaston County to enforce the ordinances adequately.
17.10. Sources of Fecal Coliform: Belmont's program is developed to control, to the maximum
extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform in the receiving MS4 and water bodies. At a
minimum, the program will include coordination with the Gaston County Health
Department an oversight program to ensure proper operation and maintenance of on -site
wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater.
17.11. Structural BMPs: Potential structural BMPs that are considered in the City's program
upon proper engineering review of effectiveness may include the following:
17.11.1. Storage practices such as wet ponds and extended -detention outlet structures;
17.11.2. Filtration practices such as grassed swales, sand filters and filter strips.
17.11.3. Bio-Retention systems
17.11.4. Level Spreaders
17.11.5. Stormwater Wetlands
17.11.6. Permeable Pavers/pavement
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17.11.7. Other structural BMPs as defined in the NCDWQ BMP Manual
17.12. Non -Structural BMPs: The following is a listing of non-structural BMPs that are included
in the program:
17.12.1. Education programs for developers and the public about project designs that
minimize water quality impacts; and
17.12.2. Other measures such as source control measures often thought of as good
housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill prevention.
17.12.3. Natural Resource Protection: The adopted Gaston County Stormwater
Ordinance and the City of Belmont's Watershed Protection Ordinance require a 30
foot riparian buffer between all built upon area and surface waters. The City of
Belmont also monitors the Catawba River Basin Buffer Rules which requires a 50
foot riparian buffer between all built upon area and the Catawba River.
17.12.4. Open Space Protection: Refer to Section 4 of this document for land use
composition estimates within City of Belmont jurisdiction.
Dedicated open space requirements for development are located and outlined in
Chapter 7: Open Space of the City of Belmont's Land Development Code. This
chapter defines open space, and the requirements of open space dedication. The
excerpts below give a brief overview of the purpose and intent of the requirements
in Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code:
"The intent of these requirements is to allow for the usage of centrally located
unencumbered land as neighborhood open spaces and not to permit the use of
leftover or otherwise unusable land to fulfill the requirements of this Chapter. Open
space as defined by this Chapter is also distinct from those areas that are
environmentally significant and must be protected in their pristine state as
dedicated open space is designed to supplement the human habitat through its
use and enjoyment."
"All residential developments with more than 8 total units shall be required to
dedicate open space. To encourage development of residential units in the
Downtown District, all such residential development shall be exempt from these
provisions. The amount of useable open space required for dedication shall be
determined using the Open Space Dedication Matrix. These figures are based
upon similar dedication requirements throughout the State of North Carolina with
three minor adaptations:"
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Chapter 7: Open Space of the Land Development Code in its entirety.
17.12.5. Tree Preservation: Tree preservation requirements are located and outlined in
Chapter 11: Tree Protection and Landscaping of the City of Belmont Land
Development Code. This chapter places requirements on the planting of new trees,
protection and replacement of trees during construction, and planting standards.
The excerpt below gives a brief overview of the purpose and intent of the
requirements in Chapter 11 of the Land Development Code:
"The landscaping regulations apply to both public and private property excluding
the development of individual single family or duplex residences. The purpose and
intent of these regulations is to establish minimum standards for preservation of
existing and the planting of new trees and vegetation in order to:
Better control soil erosion
Reduce the hazards of flooding
Stabilize the ground water tables
Absorb carbon dioxide
Provide shade for cooling
Screen noise, dust, and glare
Enhance property values
Provide architectural interest and human scale
Preserve, protect, and enhance the natural environment
Maintain and/or improve aesthetic values"
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Chapter 11: Tree Protection and Landscaping of the Land Development Code in
its entirety.
17.12.6. Reduced Parking Requirements: Parking requirements are located and
outlined in Chapter 9: Parking of The City of Belmont's Land Development Code.
Requirements to reduce total impervious surface amounts of parking lots are found
in the excerpts below:
"in an effort to establish a limit on the amount of impervious surfaces and to reduce
the urban heat island effect, the maximum number of parking spaces allowed shall
be 125% of the number of required parking spaces in the above table. Structured
parking facilities are exempt from this maximum."
"In order to minimize the impact of large expanses of impervious surfaces on the
environment, 5% of the parking spaces of all lots in excess of 36 spaces shall be
constructed using pervious pavement systems. This figure shall be calculated on
a development -wide basis."
"Any additional parking spaces over the maximum (125% of the minimum) must
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be no more than 30 feet from the base of a large shade tree and must be
constructed from an approved pervious material. The pervious material must be
properly maintained, using a technique found in the NCDENR Stormwater BMP
manual."
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view Chapter 9: Parking of the Land Development Code in its entirety.
17.12.7. Minimizing Stormwater from Parking Lots: Landscaping requirements on
parking lots are found in Chapter 9: Parking of the City of Belmont's Land
Development Code. Section 9.3 of the Land Development Code states:
"Parking lots are to be treated as enclosed rooms for cars. For small lots (36
spaces or less), landscaping shall be required at the perimeter; for large lots (more
than 36 spaces), landscaping shall be at the perimeter and the interior. In large
lots, the landscaping shall be placed to break the lot into parking modules of not
more than thirty-six spaces. The perimeter yard of all parking lots shall be screened
with a Type B (Semi -Opaque Screen) in accordance with 11.2 (B). The interior
yard of all parking areas shall be landscaped with Type C (Interior Plantings) in
accordance with 11.2 (C)."
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Chapter 9: Parking of the Land Development Code in its entirety.
17.13. Inspections:
17.13.1. Structural Stormwater Controls Measures subject to the Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance are required to be inspected annually. These annual
inspections are monitored and enforced by Gaston Natural Resources per the
Inter -local Agreement as described in Section 17. 2 of this document.
17.13.2. Structural Stormwater Control Measures subject to the Watershed Protection
Ordinance are required to be inspected annually. These annual inspections are
monitored and enforced by the City of Belmont per the Watershed Protection
Ordinance.
17.14. Educational Materials and Training for Developers: Gaston Natural Resources offers
an Annual Stormwater and Erosion Control Workshop geared toward developers,
contractors, and engineers. Ordinances, post -construction requirements, design
standards, plan review process, and other materials appropriate for developers are
located and are available for download on the City's Planning and Zoning and/or
Stormwater Management web pages.
17.15. Enforcement:
17.15.1. Per the Inter -local Agreement, Gaston Natural Resources issues and holds all
permits and enforces the Post -Construction rules as documented in the Gaston
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County Stormwater Ordinance. The City of Belmont cooperates and works with
Gaston Natural Resources to enforce the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance.
17.15.2. The City of Belmont issues and holds all permits and enforces the Post -
Construction rules as documented in the Watershed Protection Ordinance.
17.16. Decision Process: Refer to Section 17.2. of this document.
17.17. Evaluation: The annual compliance reporting to the NCDENR will include a listing of
structural BMPs installed during the year and the O&M statistics for existing facilities.
18. Practices to Inspect and Maintain Municipally -Owned Facilities (Good
Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention): The operations of several City departments
are impacted by the requirements of the SWMP including the activities of the Water and Sewer,
Streets, and Stormwater Divisions. This includes daily maintenance and repair operations,
street maintenance, water treatment, wastewater pumping facilities, and wastewater treatment.
Only the wastewater treatment plant is classified as an industrial facility under the regulations
and is operating under an NPDES Stormwater General Permit No. 110023.
18.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
18.2. Inventory of Municipally Owned or Operated Facilities: An inventory of municipally
owned or operated facilities with the potential to for generating polluted stormwater runoff
has been developed. The inventory includes facility address, description of the facility
operations, and a site map (using imagery from Gaston County GIS or Google Maps) with
stormwater drainage system element locations.
18.3. Operation and Maintenance for Municipally Owned or Operated Facilities: The City
of Belmont has developed a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan which includes
inspections, and guidelines and practices to reduce pollution from municipally -owned
Facilities. It is an umbrella plan and some items do not apply to all facilities. Facility
inspections are to be performed as outlined in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
and/or incorporated into the daily operations of each facility. Annual inspections are
performed by the Stormwater Coordinator. Needed facility maintenance is performed by
appropriate City Staff or the maintenance is contracted out.
18.4. Spill Response Procedures for Municipally Owned Facilities: Spill Response
procedures are located in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan along with a Spill
Report Form. All spills discovered in Public Rights -of -Way are reported to 911 and City
Staff supports as needed.
18.5. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for Municipally Owned or Maintained Catch
Basins and Conveyance Systems: The City of Belmont has developed a Streets &
Stormwater System Operation and Maintenance Manual (SSSOMM) which outlines
inspections and cleaning procedures for catch basins, piped and vegetative conveyances,
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and stormwater manholes.
18.6. Identify Municipally Owned or Maintained Structural Stormwater Controls: The City
of Belmont owns three structural stormwater control measures (SCMs), however none of
the SCMs were required for water quality or treatment purposes per the City's
Watershed Protection Ordinance or the adopted Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance.
Gantt Soccer Park — approximately 1760 SQFT of Permeable Interlocking Concrete
Pavers (PICP) make up 10 parking spaces in the parking lot.
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park — approximately 1005 SQFT of Permeable Interlocking
Concrete Pavers (PICP) at the parking lot entrance round -a -bout. Also at this site is a 0.8'
x 1.5' x 70' Concrete Level Spreader which drains the PICP, Parking Lot, and portions of
surrounding Open Spaces.
18.7. O&M for Municipally -Owned or maintained structural stormwater controls: O&Ms
have been developed for each of the structural stormwater controls and they are located
in the Streets & Stormwater System Operation & Maintenance Manual (SSSOMM). The
O&Ms include inspection schedules and maintenance procedures for each of the SCMs.
18.8. Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizers (PHFs) — The Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) contains a section on Pesticide, Herbicide, and Fertilizer (PHF) Application
Management; Section XII of the SWPPP includes guidelines and procedures for the
storage and application of PHFs. A list of certified City Staff and Contracted Operations
is kept on file and updated as needed.
18.9. Staff Training: Employee Training is implemented on an annual basis to those employees
involved in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. The
training is conducted by the Stormwater Coordinator who presents a power point
presentation to employees. Training is documented by an attendance roster and kept on
file. The presentation includes:
18.9.1. What is Stormwater?
18.9.2. What is the Stormwater System?
18.9.3. Brief History of Stormwater
18.9.4. Why a SWPPP?
18.9.5. What is a SWPPP?
18.9.6. Spill Prevention and Response,
18.9.7. Material Storage and Handling,
18.9.8. Solid Waste Storage practices,
18.9.9. Vehicle and Equipment Washing,
18.9.10. Parking Lot/Driveway Cleaning/Inspecting,
18.9.11. Street Cleaning and Maintenance Practices
18.9.12. SW System Cleaning and Maintenance,
18.9.13. Construction/Repairs/Land Disturbance,
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18.9.14. Open Space Management and Practices,
18.9.15. Pesticide/Herbicide/Fertilizer Practices,
18.9.16. Inspections -schedule, what to inspect, documentation,
18.10. Prevent or Minimize Contamination of Stormwater Runoff From All Areas
used for Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning: The City of Belmont does not currently
own or operate a covered vehicle wash bay with an oil/water separator connected to the
sanitary sewer system. However there is a project for a dedicated wash bay to be installed
at Public Works on the Capital Improvements Project List. Vehicle and Equipment
cleaning is covered in the SWPPP Section V and includes guidelines and practices to
prevent or minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for Vehicle and
Equipment Washing.
The Sludge Transfer Station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is a designated area for
municipally -owned vehicles and equipment. This area is on an asphalt drive with a drop
inlet drain that is connected to the influent of the plant so that wash water drains to the
headworks and goes through the wastewater treatment plant. Use of biodegradable
phosphate -free wash detergent is required.
A second designated wash area is located at the rear of Public Works on a gravel area
that sheet flows to the surrounding vegetated area where wash water is absorbed by
the vegetation and soil. Use of biodegradable phosphate -free wash detergent is
required.
18.11. Waste Disposal: The City has and will continue to dispose of waste removed from the
MS4 and other municipal operations, including accumulated sediments, floatables, and
other debris at a certified landfill in accordance with the regulations governing the disposal
facility.
18.12. Flood Management Projects: There are no existing or proposed flood plain
management projects. Should one be proposed in the future, particularly to facilitate the
development of property, the City will review the project through its current project/plan
review procedures. This process involves the Planning Department, Public Works
Department and Engineering Department.
18.13. Decision Process: The pollution prevention/good housekeeping program was developed
in cooperation with the City's Administrative, Public Works, and Planning Departments
and measurable goals established. Appropriate staff was designated as the responsible
person for each BMP.
18.14. Evaluation: The pollution prevention program is evaluated annually during the
preparation of the annual compliance report. The Stormwater Coordinator evaluates the
effectiveness of the program and recommends modifications and improvements to the
Public Works Director. The BMP measurable goals are indicated in the BMP summary.
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19. Practices to Inspect and Maintain Structural Stormwater Control Devices: The City
of Belmont owns three structural stormwater control measures (SCMs), however none of the
SCMs were required for water quality or treatment purposes per the City's Watershed Protection
Ordinance or the adopted Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance.
Gantt Soccer Park — approximately 1760 SQFT of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers
(PICP) make up 10 parking spaces in the parking lot.
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park — approximately 1005 SQFT of Permeable Interlocking Concrete
Pavers (PICP) at the parking lot entrance round -a -bout. Also at this site is a 0.8' x 1.5' x 70'
Concrete Level Spreader which drains the PICP, Parking Lot, and portions of surrounding Open
Spaces.
O&Ms have been developed for each of the structural stormwater controls and they are located
in the Streets & Stormwater System Operation & Maintenance Manual (SSSOMM). The O&Ms
include inspection schedules and maintenance procedures for each of the SCMs.
20. Practices to Reduce Polluted Stormwater Runoff from Municipally -Owned Streets,
Roads, and Public Parking Lots, Storm Drains/Catch Basins/Drainage Structures,
Manholes, Piped and Vegetative Conveyances: The City of Belmont has developed a
Streets & Stormwater System Operation and Maintenance Manual (SSSOMM) to outline
practices that work to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally owned Streets, Roads,
Public Parking Lots, storm drains and drainage structures, piped and vegetative conveyances,
and storm sewer manholes.
20.1. Streets, Roads, and Public Parking Lots: The City currently has a street sweeping
program that helps to reduce floatable materials and other pollutants from reaching the
MS4. City Streets, as well as several NCDOT roads, are separated into routes for the
Street Sweeper Operator to work in. The Recommended Schedule for sweeping City
Streets is list as well but adherence to schedule is heavily based on the Stormwater
Department's work schedule. Street Sweeper maintenance down -time is also a
determining factor in the sweeping schedule. The City also has a list of Priority Streets
comprised of major thorough fares and areas historically prone to flooding, that are kept
clean whether by running the street sweeper or by manually cleaning off storm drain tops
with shovels. Public parking lots and City Facility parking lots are to be swept on a quarterly
and/or as needed basis.
20.2. Storm Drains/Catch Basins/Drainage Structures: Storm drains, catch basins, and/or
drainage structures are to be inspected annually for build-up of sediments, debris, trash,
vegetation, structural condition, etc. If SD/CB is one-third to one-half full from the invert of
pipe to the top of the grate, then it requires cleaning. If SD/CB is more than one-half full
then it should be cleaned more frequently. If the structural condition requires maintenance,
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the drainage structure is scheduled for maintenance by city staff or contracted repair.
20.3. Manholes: MS4 manholes are to be inspected annually for build-up of sediments, debris,
trash, vegetation, structural condition, etc. If the manhole is one-third to one-half full from
the invert of pipe to the top of the grate, then it requires cleaning. If the manhole is more
than one-half full then it should be cleaned more frequently. If the structural condition
requires maintenance, the manhole is scheduled for maintenance by city staff or
contracted repair.
20.4. Piped Conveyances: Piped conveyances are to be inspected annually for build-up of
sediments, debris, trash, vegetation, structural condition, etc. If pipe is one-third to one-
half full from the invert of pipe to the top of the pipe, then it requires cleaning. If pipe is
more than one-half full then it should be cleaned more frequently. If the structural condition
requires maintenance, the piped conveyance is scheduled for maintenance by city staff or
contracted repair.
20.5. Vegetated Conveyances: Vegetated conveyances are to be inspected annually for build-
up of sediments, debris, trash, vegetation, structural condition, etc. If the vegetated
conveyance is one-third to one-half full from the invert to the top of the slope, then it
requires cleaning. If the vegetative conveyance is more than one-half full then it should
be cleaned more frequently. If the vegetated conveyance is eroding or washing out, then
it requires maintenance and is put on schedule for maintenance by city staff or contracted
repair.
21. Describe any training programs for municipal staff:
21.1. Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Training is implemented on an annual
basis to those employees involved in implementing pollution prevention and good
housekeeping practices. The training is conducted by the Stormwater Coordinator who
presents a power point presentation to employees. Training is documented by an
attendance roster and kept on file. The presentation includes:
21.1.1. What is Stormwater?
21.1.2. What is the Stormwater System?
21.1.3. Brief History of Stormwater,
21.1.4. Why a SWPPP?
21.1.5. What is a SWPPP?
21.1.6. Spill Prevention and Response,
21.1.7. Material Storage and Handling,
21.1.8. Solid Waste Storage practices,
21.1.9. Vehicle and Equipment Washing,
21.1.10. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance,
21.1.11. Parking Lot/Driveway Cleaning/Inspecting,
21.1.12. Street Cleaning and Maintenance Practices,
21.1.13. SW System Cleaning and Maintenance,
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21.1.14. Construction/Repairs/Land Disturbance,
21.1.15. Open Space Management and Practices,
21.1.16. Pesticide/Herbicide/Fertilizer Practices,
21.1.17. Inspections -schedule, what to inspect, documentation,
21.2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Training is implemented on an annual basis
to those employees, who in the course of their normal work day, may come into contact
with or observe an illicit discharge. The training is conducted by the Stormwater
Coordinator who presents a power point presentation to employees. Training is
documented by an attendance roster and kept on file. The presentation includes:
21.2.1. What are Illicit Discharges? Examples and discussion
21.2.2. What non-stormwater discharges are allowable? Examples and discussion,
21.2.3. What are Illicit Connections? Examples and discussion,
21.2.4. What to look for when out in the field,
21.2.5. Who to contact if you suspect an ID/IC
21.3. Gaston Natural Resources offers an Annual Stormwater and Erosion Control
Workshop geared toward developers, contractors, and engineers. The workshop is open
to municipal staff as well, and has been well attended by City Staff in previous years. The
workshop covers the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance and the Gaston County Soil
Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance, development and redevelopment requirements,
and guest speakers on various stormwater related topics.
22. Spill Response Procedures for Municipally Owned and/or Operated Facilities and
Public Rights -of -Way:
22.1. Municipally Owned Facilities: Spill Response procedures are located in the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan along with a Spill Report Form that is to be filled out and kept
on file.
Below are the Spill Response Procedure and the Spill/Leak/Overflow Report Form as
detailed in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan:
II. Spill Response
Frequency
1. Notify Supervisor.
Always
2. Identify and note nearest stormwater drainage structure and/or
Always
area, provide protection from spill/leak/overflow.
3. Spill/leak/overflow of 5 gallons or more, and spill/leak/overflow
Always
extending off property
a. Identify material and refer to respective Material
Safety Data Sheets for health hazards, detailed
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instructions on spill response, clean up, and
disposal procedures.
b. Supervisor to call 911 and provide information on
the location of spill, identity of the spilled material,
and the amount.
c. 911 Responders have authority on the site.
d. 911 Responder, Supervisor, or designee, to call
Identified Clean Up Contractor
- Haz-Mat Environmental 704 332-5600
- Hepaco 704-598-9782 or for 24hr
emergency response 1-800-888-7689
e. No Non-911 City Employee is to, under any
circumstances, attempt to contain or clean up a
spill off property.
f. Fill out Spill Report Form (see Appendix A) and
keen on file.
4. On -site small quantity spill/leak/overflow (Less than 5 gallons) Always
a. Identify material and refer to respective Material
Safety Data Sheets for health hazards, detailed
instructions on spill response, clean up, and
disposal procedures.
b. Contain and clean up following the instructions in
MSDS, unless a hazardous material has
spilled/leaked/overflowed then follow instructions
in section 3 above.
c. Follow MSDS disposal procedures and/or sweep
remnants of spill or leak and place in empty and
good condition drum or container.
d. Label drum or container "Spill Waste Cleanup,
Chemical " and dispose of properly.
e. Fill out Spill Report Form (see Appendix A) and
keep on file.
5. Report any seen spills and illicit discharges or connections Always
immediately to the Stormwater Coordinator [phone].
Include the address (or nearest address) and the nature of the spill,
illicit discharge or connection in the report.
22.2. Public Rights -of -Way: All spills discovered in Public Rights -of -Way are reported to 911
and City Staff supports as needed
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SpHULeak/Overflow Report Form
City of Belmont Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Date: Time:
Name: Supervisor's Name:
Location of spill/leak:
Type of Material spilled/leaked:
Amount spilled/leaked (gallons): 911 called? YES NO
Clean -Up Contractor Contacted? YES NO
Name of Contractor
Corrective Actions Taken:
Was Spill/Leak contained onsite? YES NO
If NO, did any amount enter the stormwater system or surface waters? YES NO
If YES, what amount in gallons?
If YES, Corrective Actions Taken:
Are measures in place to prevent a future spill/leak? YES NO
Preventative Measures Taken:
Comments:
Signature: Date:
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"Retain original form for facility records and submit one copy of this report to the Stormwater
Coordinator
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Energy. Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
February 17, 2017
Adrian T. Miller
City Manager
City of Belmont
PO Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000409
City of Belmont
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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Congratulations, in accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on
September 16, 2016, we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Frivirtnnmrnt it Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 (or
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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Natural Resources
cc: Mike Mitchell, EPA Region IV
Central Files
cc: Stormwater Permiting Files
DEQ Raleigh Regional Office
,ou have the right to an adjudicatory hearing
of this letter. This request must be in the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
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In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
the City of Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system located:
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to receiving water: I I ributaries, within the Catawba River
basin in accordanc irements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II,
This permit shall b
This permit and th,
Signed this day Fe
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for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Natural Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE)
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS
SECTION H: TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLS)
SECTION I: ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF REPORTS [G.S.143-215.1(b)]
PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
SECTION C: INSPECTION, ENTRY AND AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS
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RECEIVED
PERMIT NO. NCS000409
A06 2 3 2021 PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
DENR-DEMLR
Land Quality Section Mooresville Regional otrca
A. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
City of Belmont is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal separate storm sewer
system (MS4) to receiving waters, Catawba River, Stowe Spinning and unnamed tributaries,
within the Catawba River Basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in
accordance with the permittee's Stormwater Quality Management Program, herein referred to as
the Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan shall detail the permittee's stormwater management
program for the five-year term of the stormwater permit including, for each measure identified in
the permit, a narrative description of the program, a table that identifies each best management
practice (BMP) used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the
implementation schedule, funding and the responsible person or position for implementation.
B. All discharges authorized herein shall be managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it
is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or
approval.
C. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
D. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 owned
and operated by the permittee within the corporate limits of the permittee. The permit applies to
the corporate limits of the permittee, as well as areas that seek coverage under this permit through
inter -local or other similar agreements with permittee. Agreements for coverage under this
permit shall be approved by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, herein referred
to as the Division.
E. The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and require
independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the permittee may petition the
Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities.
F. All provisions contained and referenced in the Stormwater Plan along with all provisions and
approved modifications of the Stormwater Plan are incorporated by reference and are enforceable
parts of this permit.
G. The permit requires the proper implementation of the Stormwater Plan. To the extent allowable
under State and local law, the permittee must develop and implement a Stormwater Plan in
accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B)(iii) of the Clean Water Act. The purpose of the
Stormwater Plan is to establish the means by which the permittee will describe how it is in
compliance with the permit and with the provisions of the Clean Water Act. Compliance with the
six minimum measures in 40 CFR § 122.34(b) and with the requirements of this permit constitute
compliance with the Clean Water Act to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the
maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the applicable water quality
requirements of the Clean Water Act. Implementation of best management practices consistent
with the provisions of the Stormwater Plan constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
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H. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In
addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized through the MS4 of the permittee if
such discharges are:
1. Permitted by and in compliance with another permit, authorization, or approval, including
discharges of process and non -process wastewater, and stormwater associated with
industrial activity; or
2. Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact water
quality and may include:
• water line and fire hydrant flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwater;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from uncontaminated potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters;
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential and charity car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from firefighting activities.
3. The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled by
the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
I. Unless otherwise stated, full compliance with the requirements of the permit is expected
upon the effective date of the permit.
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PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Stormwater Plan to control to the
maximum extent practical the discharge of pollutants from its municipal storm sewer system associated
with stormwater runoff and illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping. The overall program
implementation however, will be subject to, at a minimum, either 1) an annual review by the Division to
determine implementation status and progression toward meeting the pollutant control intent of the
Stormwater Plan, i.e., a compliance audit, or 2) a voluntary assessment process as established by the
Stormwater Association of North Carolina (SWANC), NC APWA and their partners that is at least as
stringent as the annual review described herein. Voluntary assessments may be conducted by the local
government, another local government with and NPDES MS4 permit, or an independent third party and
shall be reviewed and approved by the Division. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
1. The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the
provisions of the Stormwater Plan and meet all requirements of this permit. The Stormwater Plan
shall identify a specific position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented and
position(s) assignments provided.
2. The permittee will implement provisions of the Stormwater Plan and evaluate the performance
and effectiveness of the program components at least annually. Results will be used by the
permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the
Stormwater Program. If the permittee implements the six minimum control measures and the
discharges are determined to cause or contribute to non -attainment of an applicable water quality
standard, to address the non -attainment, the permittee shall expand or better tailor its BMPs
within the scope of the six minimum control measures.
3. The permittee is required to keep the Stormwater Plan up to date. Where the permittee determines
or is informed by the Division that modifications are needed to address any procedural, protocol,
or programmatic change, such changes shall be made as soon as practicable, but not later than 90
days, unless an extension is approved by the Division. When it notifies the Division of proposed
modifications, the permittee will include an explanation and justification of the proposed changes.
The permittee shall provide at least 30 days for the Division to provide feedback on proposed
modifications. Major modifications to the Stormwater Plan shall not take effect until approved by
be submitted to the Director for approval.
4. The permittee is required to make available its Stormwater Plan to the Division upon request. The
permittee is required to keep an up-to-date version of its Stormwater Plan available to the
Division and the public online. At a minimum, the permittee The online materials shall include
ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances, or other
regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the
requirements of the permit.
5. The Division may review reports submitted by the permittee to assure that the
Stormwater Plan is implemented appropriately to address the requirements of the permit.
The Division may require modifications to any part of the permittee's Stormwater Plan
where deficiencies are found. If modifications to the Stormwater Plan are necessary, the
Division will notify the permittee of the need to modify the Stormwater Plan to be
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consistent with the permit and will establish a deadline to finalize such changes to the
program.
b. Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.35, an operator of a regulated small MS4 may share the
responsibility to implement the minimum control measures with other entities provided:
a. The other entity, in fact, implements the control measure;
b. The particular control measure, or component thereof, is at least as stringent as the
corresponding NPDES permit requirement; and
C. The other entity agrees to implements the control measure on behalf of the MS4.
Unless implemented by the State or where delegated by the state, the permittee remains
responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation and
may be subject to enforcement action if neither the permittee nor the other entity fully
performs the permit obligation.
7. The Permittee shall maintain, and make available to the Division upon request, written
procedures for implementing the six minimum control measures. Written procedures shall
identify specific action steps, schedules, resources and responsibilities for implementing the six
minimum measures. Written procedures can be free standing, or where appropriate, integrated
into the Storm Water Management Plan.
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SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
Distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach
activities about the impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies and the steps that
the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public Education
and Outreach Program.
BMP
Measurable Goals
a. Goals and Objectives
Define goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and
Outreach Program based on priority community wide issues.
b. Describe target pollutants
The permittee shall maintain a description of the target
and/or stressors
pollutants and/or stressors and likely sources.
c. Describe target audiences
The permittee shall describe, evaluate annually and update the
description of the target audiences likely to have significant
storm water impacts and why they were selected.
d. Describe residential and
The permittee shall describe issues, such as pollutants, the likely
industrial/commercial issues
sources of those pollutants, impacts, and the physical attributes
of stormwater runoff, in their education/outreach program.
e. Informational Web Site
The permittee shall promote and maintain an internet web site
designed to convey the program's message.
f. Distribute public education
The permittee shall distribute stormwater educational material to
materials to identified target
appropriate target groups. Instead of developing its own
audiences and user groups. For
materials, the permittee may rely on Public Education and
example, schools, homeowners,
Outreach materials supplied by the state, and/or other entities
and/or businesses.
through a cooperative agreement, as available, when
implementing its own program.
g. Maintain Hotline/Help line
The permittee shall promote and maintain a stormwater
hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and
outreach.
h. Implement a Public Education
The permittee's outreach program, including those elements
and Outreach Program.
implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, shall
include a combination of approaches designed to reach the
identified target audiences. For each media, event or activity,
including those elements implemented locally or through a
cooperative agreement the permittee shall estimate and record
the extent of exposure.
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SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
1. Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
Comply with State and local public notice requirements when implementing a public involvement
and participation program.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program.
BMP
Measurable Goals
a. Volunteer community
The permittee shall include and promote volunteer opportunities
involvement program
designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
b. Mechanism for Public
The permittee shall provide and promote a mechanism for public
involvement
involvement that provides for input on stormwater issues and the
stormwater program.
c. Hotline/Help line
The permittee shall promote and maintain a hotline/helpline for
the purpose of public involvement and participation.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000409
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE)
1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
a. Implement and enforce a program to address the detection and elimination of illicit
discharges into the MS4.
b. Maintain a storm sewer system map, showing the location of all major outfalls and the
names and location of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those
outfalls;
C. Prohibit, through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non -storm water discharges
except as allowed in this permit and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and
actions;
d. Implement a plan to detect and address non -storm water discharges, including illegal
dumping, to the MS4;
e. Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste; and
f. Address the following categories of non -storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit
discharges) only if you identify them as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4:
water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising ground waters,
uncontaminated ground water infiltration, uncontaminated pumped ground water,
discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation,
irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering,
individual residential car washing, charity car washes, flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or
flows from firefighting activities are excluded from the effective prohibition against non -
storm water and need only be addressed where they are identified as significant sources
of pollutants to waters of the United States).
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination Program.
BMP
Measurable Goals.
Maintain an Illicit Discharge
Maintain a written Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Detection and Elimination
Program, including provisions for program assessment and
Program
evaluation and integrating program.
Maintain adequate legal authorities
The permittee shall maintain an IDDE ordinances or other
regulatory mechanisms that provides the legal authority to
prohibit illicit connections and discharges.
Maintain a Storm Sewer System
The permittee shall maintain a current a map showing major
Map of Major Outfalls.
outfalls and receiving streams.
Implement a program to detect dry
The permittee shall maintain a program for conducting dry
weather flows
weather flow field observations in accordance with written
procedures.
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BMP
'Measurable Goals.
Investigate sources of identified
The permittee shall maintain written procedures for
illicit discharges.
conducting investigations of identified illicit discharges.
Track and document investigations
For each case the permittee shall track and document 1) the
illicit discharges
date(s) the illicit discharge was observed; 2) the results of the
investigation; 3) any follow-up of the investigation; and 4) the
date the investigation was closed.
Provide Employee Training
The permittee shall implement and document a training
program for appropriate municipal staff, who as part of their
normal job responsibilities, may come into contact with or
otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection.
Provide Public Education
The permittee shall inform public employees, businesses, and
the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste.
Provide a public reporting
The permittee shall promote, publicize, and facilitate a
mechanism
reporting mechanism for the public and staff to report illicit
discharges and establish and implement citizen request
response procedures.
Enforcement of the IDDE
The permittee shall implement a mechanism to track the
ordinance
issuance of notices of violation and enforcement actions as
administered by the permittee. This mechanism shall include
the ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of actions
to reduce noncompliance.
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SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.35(b), the permittee may rely on the Gaston County Sediment and Erosion
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure. The Gaston County Sediment and Erosion
Control Program effectively meets the maximum extent practicable (MEP) standard for Construction
Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing one or more
acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development as authorized under the Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of Title
15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The Gaston County Sediment and Erosion Control
Program continues to be monitored by the State to ensure the County effectively meets the MEP
standard established by the Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of Title 15A of the
North Carolina Administrative Code.
2. The NCGO10000 permit, as administered by the State, establishes requirements for construction site
operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals,
litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality.
3. The permittee shall provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities
of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the
existence of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ or DEQ), Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
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SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
a. Implement and enforce a program to address storm water runoff from new development
and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including
projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale,
that discharge into the small MS4. The program shall ensure that controls are in place that
would prevent or minimize water quality impacts.
b. Implement strategies which include a combination of structural Stormwater Control
Measures (SCM) and/or non-structural best management practices (BMPs) appropriate
for the community;
C. Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post -construction runoff from
new development and redevelopment projects; and
d. Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of SCMs.
Z. BMPs for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Post -
Construction Stormwater Management Program. To the extent there is any conflict between this
permit and the post -construction ordinances adopted by the permittee as approved by the
Division, the post -construction ordinances shall apply with regard to permit compliance.
BMP Measurable Goals
a. Adequate legal authorities Maintain through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism,
adequate legal authorities designed to meet the objectives of
the Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls Stormwater
Management program.
The permittee shall have the authority to review designs and
proposals for new development and redevelopment to
determine whether adequate stormwater control measures
will be installed, implemented, and maintained.
The permittee shall have the authority to request information
such as stormwater plans, inspection reports, monitoring
results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate
compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater
Management Program.
The permittee shall have the authority to enter private
property for the purpose of inspecting at reasonable times any
facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to
stormwater discharges to determine whether there is
compliance the Post -Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
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BMP ' .:
Measurable Goals
b. Strategies which include
Strategies which include Stormwater Control Measures
Stormwater Control Measures
(SCMs) appropriate for the MS4, include, but are not limited
(SCMs) appropriate for the MS4
to compliance with 15A NCAC 02H Section .1000
effectively meets the Post -construction Stormwater Runoff
control requirements.
c. Plan reviews
The permittee shall conduct site plan reviews of all new
development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than
or equal to one acre (including sites that disturb less than one
acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or
sale). The site plan review shall address how the project
applicant meets the performance standards and how the
project will ensure long-term maintenance
d. Inventory of projects with post-
The permittee shall maintain an inventory of projects with
construction structural stormwater
post -construction structural stormwater control measures
control measures
installed and implemented at new development and
redeveloped sites, including both public and private sector
sites located within the permittee's corporate limits that are
covered by its post -construction ordinance requirements.
e. Deed Restrictions and Protective
The permittee shall provide mechanisms such as recorded
Covenants
deed restrictions and protective covenants that ensure
development activities will maintain the project consistent
with approved plans.
f. Provide a mechanism to require
The permittee shall implement or require an operation and
long-term operation and
maintenance plan for the long-term operation of the SCMs
maintenance of Stormwater Control
required by the program. The operation and maintenance
Measures (SCMs).
plan shall require the owner of each SCM to perform and
maintain a record of annual inspections of each SCM.
Annual inspection of permitted structural SCMs shall be
performed by a qualified professional.
g. Inspections
To ensure that all stormwater control measures meet the
permittee's performance standards and are being maintained
pursuant to the maintenance agreement, the permittee shall
develop and implement a written inspection program for
structural stormwater controls installed pursuant to the
permittee's post -construction program.
The permittee shall document and maintain records of
inspections, findings and enforcement actions and make them
available for review by the permitting authority.
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BMP Measurable Goals
h. Educational materials and training The permittee shall make available through paper or
for developers electronic means, ordinances, post -construction
requirements, design standards checklist, and other materials
appropriate for developers. New materials may be
developed by the permittee, or the permittee may use
materials adopted from other programs and adapted to the
permittee's new development and redevelopment program.
i. Enforcement The permittee shall track the issuance of notices of violation
and enforcement actions. This mechanism shall include the
ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of actions to
reduce noncompliance.
3. Post -construction Stormwater Runoff Controls for New Development
a. In order to fulfill the post -construction minimum measure program requirement the
permittee may use the Department's model ordinance, design its own post -construction
practices that meet or exceed the rules found in 15A NCAC 02H 1000, or develop its
own comprehensive watershed plan that is determined by the Department to meet the
post -construction stormwater management measure required by 40 Code of Federal
Regulations § 122.34(b)(5) (1 July 2003 Edition).
b. The permittee shall meet the requirements of the post -construction program for
construction projects that are performed by, or under contract for, the permittee. To meet
this requirement, the permittee may either develop the necessary requirements for post -
construction controls that will pertain to their own projects, or develop procedures to
ensure that the permittee meets these requirements by complying with another entity's
Phase II Stormwater Management Programs for post -construction. If the permittee
decides to rely on another program for compliance with these program areas for their own
projects, they shall indicate in their Stormwater Management Program that the permittee
will fully comply with the requirements of the second parry's post -construction programs.
C. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02H .0150, for areas draining to Nutrient Sensitive Waters,
permittees, delegated programs, and regulated entities must use stormwater control
measures (SCMs) that reduce nutrient loading in order to meet local program
requirements, while still incorporating the stormwater controls required for the project's
density level. Documentation shall be provided where it is not feasible to use
stormwater control measures (SCMs) that reduce nutrient loading. In areas where the
Department has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management
Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction
requirement.
d. The design volume of SCMs shall take into account the runoff at build out from all
surfaces draining to the system. Where streets "convey" stormwater, all SCM shall be
sized to treat and control stormwater runoff from all surfaces draining to the SCM
including streets, driveways, and other impervious surfaces.
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SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS
1. Objective for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
a. 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.
b. Provide employee training to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities
such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new
construction and land disturbances, and storm water system maintenance.
2. BMPs for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Pollution
Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program.
BMP
Measurable Goals
a. Inventory of municipally
The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of facilities and
owned or operated facilities
operations owned and operated by the permittee with the potential
for generating polluted stormwater runoff.
b. Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall maintain and implement, evaluate annually
(O&M) for municipally owned
and update as necessary an Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
or operated facilities
program for municipal owned and operated facilities with the
potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The O&M
program shall specify the frequency of inspections and routine
maintenance requirements.
c. Spill Response Procedures
The permittee shall have written spill response procedures for
municipal owned and operated facilities.
d. Streets, roads, and public
The permittee shall evaluate existing and new BMPs annually that
parking lots maintenance
reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally -owned
streets, roads, and public parking lots within their corporate limits.
The permitte must evaluate the effectiveness of these BMPs based
on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed.
f. Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall maintain and implement an O&M program for
(O&M) for municipally -
the stormwater sewer system including catch basins and
owned or maintained catch
conveyance systems that it owns and maintains.
basins and conveyance systems
d. Identify municipally owned or
The permittee shall develop and maintain a current inventory of
maintained structural
municipally -owned or operated structural stormwater controls
stormwater controls
installed for compliance with the permittee's post -construction
ordinance.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
e. O&M for municipally -owned
The permittee shall maintain and implement an O&M program for
or maintained structural
municipally -owned or maintained structural stormwater controls
stormwater controls
installed for compliance with the permittee's post -construction
ordinance.
The O&M program shall specify the frequency of inspections and
routine maintenance requirements.
The permittee shall inspect and maintain municipally -owned or
maintained structural stormwater controls in accordance with the
schedule developed by permittee. The permittee shall document
inspections and maintenance of all municipally -owned or
maintained structural stormwater controls.
f. Pesticide, Herbicide and
The permittee shall ensure municipal employees and contractors
Fertilizer Application
are properly trained and all permits, certifications, and other
Management.
measures for applicators are followed.
g. Staff training
The permittee shall implement an employee training program for
employees involved in implementing pollution prevention and
good housekeeping practices.
h. Prevent or Minimize
The permittee shall describe measures that prevent or minimize
Contamination of Stormwater
contamination of the stormwater runoff from all areas used for
Runoff from all areas used for
vehicle and equipment cleaning.
Vehicle and Equipment
Cleaning
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SECTION H: TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLs)
1. Objective of a Water Quality Recovery Program: Reduce levels of the pollutant of
concern in accordance with approved Waste Load Allocation (WLAs) assigned to
stormwater in an approved TMDL.
2. The Permittee shall comply with the requirements of an approved TMDL.
3. Within 12 months of the final approval of a TMDL, the permittee's annual reports shall
include a description of existing programs, controls, partnerships, projects, and strategies
to address impaired waters and a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls,
partnerships, projects and strategies address impaired waters.
4. Within 24 months of the final approval of a TMDL, the permittee's annual reports shall
include an assessment of whether additional structural and/or non-structural BMPs are
necessary to address impaired waters and a brief explanation as to how the programs,
controls, partnerships, projects and strategies address impaired waters.
5. Within 36 months of the final approval of a TMDL, the permittee's annual reports shall
include a description of activities expected to occur and when the activities are expected
to occur.
6. If there was no storm water waste load allocation in the TMDL, in lieu of developing a
Water Quality Recovery Plan, the permittee shall evaluate strategies and tailor and/or
expand BMPs within the scope of the six minimum measures to enhance water quality
recovery strategies in the watershed(s) to which the TMDL applies. The permittee shall
describe the strategies and tailored and/or expanded BMPs in their Stormwater
Management Plan and annual reports.
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SECTION I: ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
2.
The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21,
2015. These federal regulations require electronic submittal of all MS4 program reports by no
later than December 21, 2020, and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive
such submittals, then permittees must submit monitoring data and reports electronically to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part IV of this
permit (Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements):
• Paragraph 1.
• Paragraph 3.
• Paragraph 8.
Records
Annual Reporting
Report Submittals
Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Part IV, Paragraph 3.(a.)-(b.)] Note depending on what
EPA request in annual e-reporting [Supersedes Part IV, Paragraph 3.(a.)]
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee shall electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports: Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Reports (See Part III
2., Program Assessment annual report)
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
4. Electronic Submissions [Supplements Part IV, Paragraph 8.]
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the
time of each electronic submission. The petmtttee should use EPA's website resources to identify
the initial recipient for electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities (initial
recipient) means the entity (EPA or the state, tribe, or territory authorized by EPA to implement
the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40
CFR 127.2(b)]. As of permit issuance, The NC DEQ anticipates that EPA will be the initial
recipient for electronic MS4 Program Reports.
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for
each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the
appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Currently, Electronic Reporting
Rule information is found at: httvs://www.eua.2ov/compliance/final-national-nollutant-
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section
above. The permittee must electronically submit MS4 annual program reports no later than the
15" of the month following the completed reporting period. The permittee must sign and certify
all electronic submissions in accordance with the requirements of Part IV, Paragraph 8. (c.) of this
permit.
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5. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing
to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring
data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies
for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved
electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting
waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period
that the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found
on the following web page:
http: //dEg.nc. gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
6. Records Retention [Supplements Part IV, Paragraph 1.]
The permittee shall retain records of all Program Assessment annual reports, including electronic
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
The Division may request additional reporting and monitoring information as necessary to evaluate the
progress and results of the Permittee's Stormwater Plan.
A. Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of all program components
that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities,
educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions, and other stormwater
activities. Documentation will be kept on -file by the permittee for a period of five years and
made available to the Director or his authorized representative upon request.
B. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at least on an
annual basis. to identify modifications and improvements needed to maximize Stormwater Plan
effectiveness to the maximum extent practicable. The permittee shall develop and implement a
plan and schedule to address the identified modifications and improvements. The permittee must
submit annual reports to the Department within twelve months from the effective date of this
permit. Subsequent annual reports must be submitted every twelve months from the scheduled
date of the first submittal. Annual reports that include appropriate information to accurately
describe the progress, status, and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan and will include, but
is not limited to, the following components:
1. The permittee will give a detailed description of the status of implementation of the
Stormwater Plan as a whole. This will include information on development and
implementation of each major component of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
schedules and plans for the year following each report.
2. The permittee will adequately describe and justify any proposed changes to the
Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for the
proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Plan (results,
effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
3. The permittee will document any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Plan.
4. The permittee will include a summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater Plan
throughout the year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of the
Stormwater Plan.
5. The annual report shall include an assessment of compliance with the permit, information
on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement
actions.
C. The Director may notify the permittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or more of
the requirements of the permit. Within 90 days of such notice, the permittee will submit a plan
and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to meet the requirements.
The Director may approve the plan, approve a plan with modifications, or reject the proposed
plan. The permittee will provide certification in writing in accordance with Part IV, Paragraph 7
(c) to the Director that the changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed
to limit the Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions for violations of this permit.
D. The Division may request additional reporting information as necessary to evaluate the progress
and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
A. Records
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records and copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 5
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be
extended by request of the Director.
B. Annual Reporting
1. The permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis. The
annual report shall document:
a. A summary of past year activities, including where available, specific quantities
achieved and summaries of enforcement actions.
b. A description of the effectiveness of each program component
C. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each program
component or activity.
d. Fiscal analysis.
2. Reports submitted to submitted to satisfy other State Stormwater Reporting requirements
satisfy the annual reporting requirements of this permit to the extent that the reports
satisfy Part III, paragraph B 1-5, Part IV, paragraph B 3 (c) and Part II Section I,
Electronic Reporting [g.s. 143-215.1(b)] of this permit
3. Completion and submittal of the reporting information contained within the online BIMS
Stormwater Management Program Assessment (SMPA) satisfy Part III, paragraph B 1-5,
Part IV, paragraph B 3 (c) and Part II Section I, Electronic Reporting [g.s. 143-215.1(b)]
of this permit through 2020.
4. Posting the results on the permittee website of the assessment process as established by
the Stormwater Association of North Carolina (SWANC), NC APWA and their partners
as conducted by another local government, a third party, or a self -assessment, satisfy Part
III, paragraph B 1-5, Part IV, paragraph B 3 (c) and Part II Section I, Electronic
Reporting [g.s. 143-215.1(b)] of this permit.
C. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the Division any noncompliance that may constitute an imminent
threat to health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours
from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also
be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes, the
period of noncompliance and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
compliance is expected to continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
D. Additional Reporting
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In order to properly characterize the permittee's MS4 discharges or to assess compliance with this
permit, the Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed
necessary either for specific portions of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, or for the entire
Program.
E. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly
submit such facts or information.
F. Planned Changes
The permittee shall notify the Director of any planned modifications to the Stormwater Plan.
Notice shall be given as soon as possible when deleting a provision of the approved Stormwater
Plan; or where the modification could significantly change the timeframe for implementation of
parts of the program or negatively influence the effectiveness of the approved program. Notice of
any changes is required at least through the annual report.
G. Report Submittals
1. All reports required herein, not submitted electronically shall be submitted to the
following address:
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
2. All applications, reports, or information, other than those submitted electronically, shall
be signed by a principal executive officer, ranking elected official or duly authorized
representative. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
a. The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking
elected official;
b. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or an
individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental/stormwater
matters; and
C. The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall make the
following certification:
"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
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persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee shall comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit coverage upon
renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under Section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the
regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet
been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject
to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(d) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note)
as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently
$37,500 per day for each violation). Any person who negligently violates any permit
condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates
permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who
violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed
$16,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $177,500. [Ref: Section
309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a).]
C. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this
Act. Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, administrative penalties for Class I
violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(A) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note)
as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently
$11,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to
exceed $27,500). Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, penalties for Class II violations
are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of the Act
and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as
amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently
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$11,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum
amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $137,500).
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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6A, 143-215.6B,
143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be
subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required
by this permit.
8. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by
imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is
for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment
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is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4
years, or both.
9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
10. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
11. Duty to Reapply
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit a
permit renewal application and fees as are required no later than 180 days prior to the expiration
date of this permit. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to
expiration, or any discharge that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be subject to enforcement procedures as
provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. The renewal application shall include a
review of the Stormwater Program development and implementation over the life of this permit,
the status of programs and a description of further program development to be implemented over
the future permitting time period.
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SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are owned and/or operated by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance
procedures, when necessary. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary
facilities or similar systems that are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary
to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
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SECTION C: INSPECTION, ENTRY AND AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS
Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges
through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal
operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records shall be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records of the permittee that shall be
kept under the conditions of this permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations of the permittee regulated or required under this
permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location under the control of the permittee.
2. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms of this permit shall
be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6B or in Section 309 of the
Federal Act.
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PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
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PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
The permittee shall pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
1. Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs can
be structural or non-structural and may take the form of a process, activity, physical structure or
planning (see non-structural BMP).
3. Built -upon Area
"Built -upon area" or "BUA" has the same meaning as in G.S. 143-214.7.
4. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Common Plan of Development
A construction or land disturbing activity is part of a larger common plan of development if it is
completed in one or more of the following ways:
• In separate stages
• In separate phases
• In combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or hearing,
sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing plans, contracts,
permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical demarcation (including but
not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor markings) indicating that construction
activities may occur on a specific plot.
It can include one operator or many operators.
6. Department
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
7. Division (DEMLR)
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality.
8. Director
The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, the permit issuing
authority.
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9. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
10. Illicit Discharge
Any discharge to a MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater except discharges pursuant
to an NPDES permit (other than the NPDES MS4 permit), allowable non-stormwater discharges,
and discharges resulting from fire -fighting activities.
11. Industrial Activity
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as defined
in 40 CFR 122.26.
12. Large or Medium Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
All municipal separate storm sewers that are either:
(a) Located in an incorporated place with a population of 100,000 or more as determined by
the Decennial Census by the Bureau of Census; or
(b) Located in the counties with unincorporated urbanized populations of 100,000 or more,
except municipal separate storm sewers that are located in the incorporated places,
townships or towns within such counties; or
(c) Owned or operated by a municipality other than those described in paragraph (a) or (b)
and that are designated by the Director as part of the large or medium separate storm
sewer system.
13. Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall (or "major outfall")
Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall (or "major outfall") means a municipal separate
storm sewer outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of 36 inches or
more or its equivalent (discharge from a single conveyance other than circular pipe which is
associated with a drainage area of more than 50 acres); or for municipal separate storm sewers
that receive storm water from lands zoned for industrial activity (based on comprehensive zoning
plans or the equivalent), an outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of
12 inches or more or from its equivalent (discharge from other than a circular pipe associated
with a drainage area of 2 acres or more).
14. MEP
MEP is defined in the Federal Register (U.S. EPA, 1999, p. 68754). This document says
that "Compliance with the conditions of the general permit and the series of steps
associated with identification and implementation of the minimum control measures will
satisfy the MEP standard." Minimum control measures are defined in the Federal
Register as (1) public education and outreach, (2) public participation/involvement, (3)
illicit discharge detection and elimination, (4) construction site runoff control, (5) post -
construction runoff control, and (6) pollution prevention/good housekeeping.
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15. Minimum Design Criteria (MDQ
"Minimum Design Criteria" or "MDC" means the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 02H .1050
through 15A NCAC 02H .1062 for siting, site preparation, design and construction, and post -
construction monitoring and evaluation necessary for the Department to issue stormwater permits that
comply with State water quality standards adopted pursuant to G.S. 143-214.1.
16. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26(b)(8) means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads
with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels,
or storm drains):
(a) Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, county, district, association,
or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over
disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other wastes, including special
districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district,
or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a
designated and approved management agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA) that discharges to waters of the United States or waters of the State.
(b) Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
(c) Which is not a combined sewer; and
(d) Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40 CFR
122.2
17. Non-stormwater Dischargegories
The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the permittee shall address if it
identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer system: water line
flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising groundwater, uncontaminated
groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR 35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped
groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning
condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn
watering, individual residential car washing, charity car washing, flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows
from firefighting activities are excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to
be addressed where they are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United
States).
18. Non-structural BMP
Non-structural BMPs are preventive actions that involve management and source controls such
as: (1) Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct growth to
identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas, maintain and/or
increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies, minimize impervious surfaces,
and/or minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; (2) policies or ordinances that encourage
infill development in higher density urban areas, and areas with existing storm sewer
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infrastructure; (3) education programs for developers and the public about minimizing water
quality impacts; (4) other measures such as minimizing the percentage of impervious area after
development, use of measures to minimize directly connected impervious areas, and source
control measures often thought of as good housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill
prevention.
19. Outfall
Outfall means a point source as defined by 40 CFR 122.2 at the point where a municipal separate
storm sewer discharges to waters of the United States and does not include open conveyances
connecting two municipal separate storm sewers, or pipes, tunnels or other conveyances which
connect segments of the same stream or other waters of the United States and are used to convey
waters of the United States.
20. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
21. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any
pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be
discharged to waters of the state.
22. Redevelopment
"Redevelopment" has the same meaning as in G.S. 143-214.7.
23. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at
least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A
single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For
example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the
next 10 hours.
24. Storm Sewer System
Is a conveyance or system of conveyances which are designed or used to collect or convey
stormwater runoff that is not part of a combined sewer system or treatment works. This can
include, but is not limited to, streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels or
storm drains that convey stormwater runoff.
25. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and
which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an
industrial site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those
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activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not include discharges from facilities
or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
26. Stormwater Control Measures (SCM)
"Stormwater Control Measure" or "SCM," also known as "Best Management Practice" or "BMP," means a
permanent structural device that is designed, constructed, and maintained to remove pollutants from
stormwater runoff by promoting settling or filtration; or to mimic the natural hydrologic cycle by
promoting infiltration, evapo-transpiration, post -filtration discharge, reuse of stormwater, or a combination
thereof.
27. Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
The term Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) refers to the stormwater management
program that is required by the Phase I and Phase II regulations to be developed by MS4
permittees.
28. Stormwater Plan
The Stormwater Plan is the written plan that is used to describe the various control measures
and activities the permittee will undertake to implement the stormwater management
program. The Stormwater Plan is a consolidation of all of the permittee's relevant ordinances
or other regulatory requirements, the description of all programs and procedures (including
standard forms to be used for reports and inspections) that will be implemented and enforced
to comply with the permit and to document the selection, design, and installation of all
stormwater control measures.
29. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following
rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
30. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and
still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A
TMDL is a detailed water quality assessment that provides the scientific foundation for an
implementation plan. The implementation plan outlines the steps necessary to reduce pollutant
loads in a certain body of water to restore and maintain water quality standards in all seasons. The
Clean Water Act, Section 303, establishes the water quality standards and TMDL programs.
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