NCS000458_2016 PERMIT APPLICATION and SWMP_20160923

NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by Local Governments seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for
Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A
complete application package includes this form and one copy of a Narrative of The Stormwater
Management Program. The required Narrative of The Stormwater Management Program is described
in Section VII of this form.
I. NAME OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PERMIT NUMBER, AND EXPIRATION DATE
Name of Local Government
Permit Number
Expiration Date
Town of Hope Mills
NCS000458
November 11, 2016
II. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit
with another regulated public 1 ❑ Yes ® No
public entity
c. If yes, have legal
agreements been finalized ❑ Yes ❑ No
between the co- ermittees?
III. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT
OBLIGATIONS (If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more
® Yes ❑ No
of your permit obligations?
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NCDEMLR
• Element they will
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
implement
• Contact Person
Tim LaBounty
• Contact Address
225 Green Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
• Contact Telephone
910-433-3300
Number
c. Are legal agreements in
place to establish
❑ Yes ® No
responsibilities?
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V. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member.
This delegation must name a specific person, their title/position. Documentation of board action
delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided.
a. Name of person to which permit
authority has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
V. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section
IV above may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete, I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting fa/se information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations
Signature
Name
J ckie Warner
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Title
wrown of Hope Mills Mayors
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a
Street Address
5770 Rockfish Road
PO Box
City
Hope Mills
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a
State
NC
Zip
28348
Telephone
910-424-4555
&Mail
[e-mail]
VI. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Page z
Name of Contact Person
Elisabeth A Brown
b.
Title
Stormwater Administrator
c.
Street Address
5770 Rockfish Road
d.
PO Box
e.
City
Hope Mills
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28348
h.
Telephone Number
9104293516
j.
&Mail Address
[e-mail]
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VII. NARRATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Attach one copy of a narrative describing the stormwater management program. The report must
be presented in the following order.
1. Population and Estimated Growth Rate
2. Jurisdictional Area
3. Describe Stormwater Conveyance System
4. Estimated Land Use
5. Identify the Receiving Streams
6. Identify TMDLs (if applicable)
7. Identify impaired streams, likely sources, and existing programs that address the impairment
(if applicable)
8. List any existing water quality programs
9. Identify and describe any partnerships and/or inter -local agreements
10. Describe any state programs
11. Identify any other entity that the regulated public entity relies on to implement or manage its
stormwater program.
12. Identify points of contacts
13. Describe the public education and outreach program
14. Describe the public involvement and participation program.
15. Describe the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program,
16. Describe the post -construction stormwater program
Describe practices to inspect and maintain municipally -owned facilities
17. Describe practices to inspect and maintain structural stormwater control devices
18. Describe practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets,
roads, and public parking lots, piped and vegetative conveyances, manholes, cleanouts, drop
inlets, and drainage structures.
19. Describe any training programs for municipal staff.
20. Describe spill response procedures for those at Municipally Owned and/or Operated Facilities
as well as those in the public right-of-way.
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Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Program Report
Town of Hope Mills
North Carolina
August 8, 2016

Table of Contents
Section1.0......................................................................................................................................03
Storm Sewer System Information................................................................................................3
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1.2 Growth Rate.........................................................................................................................3
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1.4 MS4 Conveyance System....................................................................................................3
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates.......................................................................................3
1.6 TMDL Identification...........................................................................................................3
Section2.0.......................................................................................................................................4
Primary Receiving Streams, Hope Mills, North Carolina.........................................................4
Section3.0.......................................................................................................................................5
Existing Water Quality Programs................................................................................................5
3.1 Local Programs...................................................................................................................85
3.2 State Programs.....................................................................................................................5
Section4.0.......................................................................................................................................6
PermittingInformation.................................................................................................................6
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List..........................................................................................6
4.2 Organizational Chart..........................................................................................................6
4.3 Signing Official.....................................................................................................................7
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative........................................................................................7
Section5.0.......................................................................................................................................8
Co -permitting Information...........................................................................................................8
Section6.0.......................................................................................................................................9
Reliance "Al other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations .....................9
Section7.0.....................................................................................................................................10
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts..............................................11
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation.............................................................................13
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination....................................................................15
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control...............................................................18
7.5 Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment...................................................................................................... .... .. ......... .. ..19
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations .........................124
Appendices
A-Stormwater Management Ordinance
3 - Standards and Specifications

Section 1.0
Storm Sewer System Information
1.1 Population Served
The permanent population of the Town of Hope Mills from the 2015 US census is 16,163, There is no
known seasonal variation.
1.2 Growth Rate
The annualized growth rate calculated from the April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015 census populations are 4.0%
per year.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
The MS4 service area is approximately 7 square miles.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System
The existing MS4 is comprised of sheet flow, open ditches, swales, curb and gutter, and drainage pipes.
It serves mainly to provide roadway drainage. Sheet flow and open ditches with culverts at crossings are
common in the older residential portions of the Town, while curb and gutter is more common in the
commercial areas and the newer residential subdivisions. The Natural Resource Conservation Service
Soil Survey of Cumberland and Hoke Counties in North. Carolina describes the predominant soils as
excessively to well -drained. The average annual rainfall is approximately 46 inches. There are many
locations in the MS4 service area where infiltration is predominant and consequently many areas from
which there is no surface water discharge to mapped receiving streams.
MS4 maintenance on the Town owned portion of the system is performed by the Public Works
Department. Maintenance on CDOT systems is performed by NCDOT. Maintenance on the privately
owned portions of the system is performed by private property owners. Annual maintenance performed
by the Public Works Department consists of clearing blockages and repairing damage to the system's
infrastructure. Periodic street sweeping is performed to reduce the amount of solids entering the storm
drain system. The goal is to sweep each street once per quarter.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates
Residentia147%
Commercial 18%
Industrial 0%
Open Space 35%
1.6 TMDL Identification
There are no current TMDL allocations for the Town of Hope Mills MS4 receiving streams. No streams
have been identified in the Draft 2016 303(d) list.

Section 2.0
Primary Receiving Streams, Hope Mills, North Carolina
Receiving Stream
Description
Stream
Water Quality
Use
Water
303(d) List
Name
Segment
Classification
Support
Quality
Rating
Issues
Rockfish Creek
From mouth of Puppy Creek
18-31-(18)
B
Fully
None Known
n/a
to dam to Old Brower Mill
Supporting
Pond
Unnamed Tributary
From source to dam at
1&31-22-(1)
B
Not mapped
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
Permastone Lake
near Hope Mills
Permastone Lake
Rockfish Creek
From dam at Old Brower Mill
18-31-(23)
C
Fully
None Known
n/a
Pond to Cape Fear River
Supporting
Unnamed Tributary
From source northeast of
Not assigned
Not mapped
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
intersection of Muscat Road
C
near Hope Mills
and Brission Road to
Rockfish Creek
Unnamed Tributary
From source in Roslin
Not assigned
C
Not mapped
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
community along old railroad
near Hoe Mills
grade to Rockfish Creek
Unnamed Tributary
From source near Chicken
Not assigned
C
Not mapped
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
Foot Road along west side of
near Hoe Mills
I-95 to Rockfish Creek
Little Rockfish Creek
From unnamed tributary at
18-31-24-(4)
Fully
None Known
n/a
Lakewood Lake to
C
supporting
backwaters of Hope Mills
Lake
Beaver Creek
From source to Little
18-31-245
C
Fully
None Known
n/a
Rockfish Creek
Supportina
Unnamed Tributary
From source near 71st High
Not assigned
C
Fully
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
School to Beaver Creek
supporting
near Hoe Mills
Unnamed Tributary
From source at small pond
Not assigned
C
Not mapped
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
north of Thomas Street to
near Hope Mills
Little Rockfish Creek,
Little Rockfish Creek-
From backwaters of Hope
18-31-24-
B
Fully
None Known
n/a
Hope Mills Lake
Mills Lake to dam at Hope
(6.5)
supporting
Number 4 Lake
Mills Lake
Unnamed Tributary
From source at small pond
Not assigned
B
Not mapped
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
east of Hawthorne Street to
near Hoe Mills
Little Rockfish Creek
Little Rockfish Creek
From dam at Hope Mills Lake
18-31-247
C
Fully
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek
supporting
Unnamed Tributary From sources between Elk
Not assigned
C
Not mapped
None Known
n/a
to Rockfish Creek Road and US 301 to Little
near Hoe Mills Rockfish Creek
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Section 3.0
Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1 Local Programs
The Town adopted a Stormwater Management Ordinance in 2007 and Standards and Specifications in
2015. The ordinance is included as Appendix A and Standards included as Appendix B.
The Town of Hope Mills has adopted by resolution the 2030 Cumberland County Growth Plan which
recommends, among others, the support of the following water -quality related policies:
1) Conservation areas shall be identified and mapped to include 100 year floodplains, riparian
buffers along streams, Natural Heritage Areas, critical wildlife habitat, public parks, and other
significant, limited or irreplaceable natural areas. Development, if any, should be limited and
attentive to the protection of environmental features
2) New development and infill development shall be especially encouraged in locations where a full
range of urban services and infrastructure (i.e. schools, fire stations, water and sewer facilities,
parks, and roads) is already in place, and where the public sector will not incur the full cost for
building new facilities to serve the area.
3) Advanced planning for all infrastructure facilities shall be supported and routinely updated on a
countywide basis. Facilities benefited by advanced planning shall include, at a minimum, schools,
roads, water, sewer, stormwater management, parks and greenways
4) Environmentally sensitive areas shall be identified and managed so as to protect them from
incompatible land uses.
3.2 State Programs
The Town is currently operating under NPDES State Stormwater Permit # NCS0004584
The North Carolina Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources administers the North Carolina
Sedimentation and Erosion Control regulations.

Section 4.0
Permitting Information
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Measurable
Responsible
Position
Phone
Fax
Email
Goal
Party
Public
Elisabeth
Stormwater
[phone]
(910) 4244902
eabrown@townofhope
Education and
Brown
Administrator
mills.com
Outreach
Public
Elisabeth
Stormwater
[phone]
(910) 4244902
eabrown@townofhope
Participation
Brown
Administrator
mills.com
and
Involvement
Illicit
Elisabeth
Stormwater
(910) 4244555
[phone]
eabrown@townofhope
Discharge
Brown
Administrator
mills.com
Detection and
Elimination
Construction
NCDEMLR
Land Quality
[phone]
[phone]
Site Runoff
Control
Post-
Elisabeth
Stormwater
(910) 4244555
[phone]
eabrown@townofhope
Construction
Brown
Administrator
mills.com
Runoff Control
Pollution
Elisabeth
Stormwater
[phone]
[phone]
eabrown@townofhope
Prevention and
Brown
Administrator
mills.com
Good
Housekeeping
4.2 Organizational Chart
Town Council
Mayor and Board of Cormnissioners
Town Manager, John W. Ellis
Elisabeth Brown, Stormwater Administrator
Jason Salat, Stormwater Technician

4.3 Signing Official
The signing official is Mayor Jackie Warner.
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative
None
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Section 5$u
Co -permitting Information
The Town of Hope Mills does not co -permit with any other MS4.

Section 6.0
Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations
The Town of Hope Mills will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and the
Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction activities to meet the
construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. There are no legal agreements in place to
establish responsibilities.
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Sedimentation and Erosion Control regulations
Fayetteville Regional Office
Systel Building,
225 Green St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Section 7.0
The Town of Hope Mills Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is designed to reduce the discharge of
pollutants from its MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the
requirements of the Clean Water Act,
The SWMP desci7be0 the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be implemented to meet each of
the six minimum measures required under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Phase II stormwater regulations for small MS4s. The six minimum measures are:
1) Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
2) Public Involvement and Participation
3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
4) Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
5) Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment; and
6) Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The BMPs are implemented and will be improved within five years of the effective issuance date of the
DEMLR stormwater permit,
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7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
Item #
BMP
Measurable Goals
Schedule (years) Responsible
Description
1 2 3 4 5 Position
1
Distribute
Distribute brochures through event
X X X X X Stormwater
pollution
displays, direct mail, and in
Administrator
prevention
response to citizen requests.
brochures
Include information on steps to
reduce pollution sources including
proper disposal of oil, proper
handling of fertilizer and pesticides,
and public reporting of illicit
discharges,
2
Stormwater
Maintain the stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
information
information webpage on the Town's
Administrator
webpage
website. Provide information on
water quality, stormwater pollutants,
ways to minimize stormwater
impacts, and stormwater projects
and activities.
Provide contacts for reporting illicit
discharges, problems, and concerns.
3
Conduct
Conduct annual informational
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
Annual Public
workshops. Include information on
Administrator
Education
municipal stormwater projects and
Workshops
ways the public can work to
enhance water quality,
4
Educational
Utilize age -specific educational
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
materials/school
information in schools and for
Administrator
presentations
presentations to school age children.
Present information in appropriate
forums.
5
Business
Conduct an educational campaign to
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
Outreach
inform businesses of illicit
Administrator
Program
discharges, reporting requirements,
improper waste disposal, sources of
nutrient and fecal coliform
pollutants, and actions they can take
to reduce stormwater impacts,
6
Advertise
Run advertisements on local
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
through various
television, radio stations, direct
Administrator
media resources
mailings and newspaper ads about
stormwater pollution.
Partner with the Clean Water
Education Partnership (CWEP)
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7.1.2 Target Pollutant Sources
The following table provides a list of the specific pollutant sources that will be addressed and why each
source is an issue,
Vehicle maintenance
Automotive products such as oil and antifreeze are
harmful to both humans and animals. When
released into our waterways they can cause the
water to be unfit for drinking, swimming, or other
recreational activities.
Residential landscaping and lawn care
Improper application and disposal of fertilizers and
pesticides can contaminate waterways and cause a
decline in water quality,
Pet waste disposal
Pet waste contains a large amount of bacteria that
can contaminate waterways,
Trash and debris
Trash and debris can clog the storm drain system
contributing to flooding. It also can end up in our
waterways impairing water quality and causing a
hazard to wildlife.
7.1.3 Target Audience
The target audience will include residents, school children, local businesses, and industry. These
categories cover all of the land uses within the Town, and will allow the educational program to reach the
vast majority of the population.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
The mechanisms that will be used to reach the target audience are printed brochures distributed by direct
mail and at local events, annual workshops, and the Towns website. The Town will partner with CWEP
to provide television and radio advertisements. School programs will incorporate age specific materials
and presentations. The Business Outreach program will be designed with printed material and
presentations. Local businesses are given educational materials and receive hands-on training weekly.
These mechanisms will be used to inform individual residents and businesses about the steps they can
take to reduce stormwater pollution and become involved with the stormwater program. By using these
methods, the Town plans to reach all residents and businesses within the municipal limits.
7.1.5 Evaluation
Evaluation of the public education and outreach program will be performed by assessing achievements
and progress toward reaching each of the measurable goals in the BMP summary table. Successfulness
can be assessed through attendance at workshops and responses to printed material and advertising,
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7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
The Town will conduct a Public Involvement and Participation program to provide opportunities for the
public to participate in program development and implementation. Efforts will be made to engage all
local economic and ethnic groups in program participation,
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
Item #
BMP
Measurable Goals
Schedule (years)
Responsible
Description
1 2 3 4 5
Position
1
Public Meeting
A public meeting was held May
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
26'', 2015 to allow the public the
Administrator
opportunity to review and comment
on the SWMP.
Public meetings will be held
annually to allow the public to
maintain active participation in the
implementation of the SWMP and
to provide feedback about the
SWMP to the Town.
2
Support Clean
Promote and participate with NC
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
Sweep
Clean Sweep and track activities
Administrator
within the community.
Coordinate with the Parks and
Recreation Department,
3
Storm Drain
Placement of markers on storm
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
Labeling
drains with a message regarding
Administrator
Program
protection of the waterways. The
town works with volunteers to
encourage public involvement.
4
Adopt -A -Drain
Continue Adopt -A -Drain program.
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
Program
The town will work with volunteers
Administrator
to encoura e public involvement.
7.2.2 Target Audience
Residents, business owners, and schools are the target audience for the public involvement and
participation program. Efforts will be made to include all major economic and ethnic groups.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The Town held the annual public meeting to allow the public to comment on the SWMP on May 26th,
2015. Citizens noted the work being done and positive aspects of the Stormwater Management Plan
during the public hearing. Annual public meetings will also be held to solicit comments from the public
and allow for input into the ongoing implementation of the SWMP.
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The Town's Public Participation and Involvement program includes a storm drain labeling program and
an Adopt -A -Drain program. Both of these programs will solicit volunteers from citizens and school
groups.
Participation in the NC Big Sweep program is conducted semi annually by the Parks and Recreation
Department. The Town will continue to participate and increase promotion in these events and also focus
on areas that are close to water bodies.
The Town created an Earth Day event onsite for the week of April 18 — 22, 2015. Staff partnered with the
local Public Works Commission to provide give-aways and information to residents.
7.2.5 Opportunities and Evaluation
The Town's Stormwater department will solicit input and voluntary cooperation from citizen groups,
school officials, and the general public to coordinate and participate in activities. This program will
build on existing programs to combine hands-on learning activities with Public Educational BMPs where
possible.
Evaluation of this measure will be accomplished by assessing the number of participants involved in the
permit plan process, the number of citizens involved in the BMPs listed above, and by assessing
achievements and progress toward the measurable goals listed in the BMP summary table.
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7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
Item #
BMP
Measurable Goals
Schedule (years)
Responsible
Description
1 2 3 4 5
Position
1
Storm Sewer
Maintain and update the Town 's
Stormwater
Outfall Ma
stormwater inventor ma
X
X
X
X
X
Administrator
2
Update and
Update the Illicit Discharge
Stormwater
Enforce Illicit
ordinance as necessary,
Administrator
Discharge
X
X
X
X
X
Ordinance
3
Inspect and
Follow the Town's plan to detect,
Stormwater
eliminate illicit
correct, and eliminate illicit
Technician
discharges and
discharges and connections,
X
X
X
X
X
connections
Plan involves dry weather
monitorin and ambient monitoring.
4
Public outreach
Perform an educational campaign to
Stormwater
program
inform residents and business on
Technician
illicit discharges, requirements of
the ordinance, improper waste
disposal, and reporting illicit
discharges,
X
X
X
X
X
Partner with CWEP to provide
advertisement about illicit
discharges,
5
Household
Provide an annual household
Stormwater
hazardous
hazardous waste pick up day.
Administrator
waste pick up
X
X
X
X
X
day
6
Train
Train municipal employees about
Stormwater
employees
illicit discharge detection and
X
X
X
X
X
Administrator
reporting.
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
The Town's Stormwater inventory is updated annually ArcGIS format, The stormwater inventory shows
the location of the entire storm drain system in the Town including all outfalls and all receiving waters. It
also provides the horizontal and vertical locations of all stormwater structures, size and types of piping
connecting the drainage structures, and type and condition of storm drainage structures.
The map will be updated by the Town through information provided by developers as new structures are
added to the system.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The Town will review and update the existing illicit discharge ordinance as needed. The illicit discharge
ordinance is a part of The Town of Hope Mills Code of Ordinances, Chapter 67-Stormwater
Management.
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7.3A Enforcement
Chapter 67 of the Town of Hope Mills Code of Ordinances defines the enforcement procedures and
actions that allow for implementation of the ordinance, These procedures include guidelines for when a
notice of violation is to be issued, acceptable time period to correct, penalty for failure to correct, and
fInes and other allowable enforcement actions,
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
The Town has an illicit discharge detection and elimination program in place. This program consists of
the prioritization of screenings with areas at high risk for illicit discharges and connections, field
screening of dry weather flows using selected chemical parameters as indicators of discharge sources and
ambient monitoring of selected sites.
Procedures for detecting discharges include;
1) Identification of priority areas -areas are identified as high priority based on high risk factors such
as age of the existing drainage system and development type in the surrounding area.
2) Initial field screening to locate dry weather flows -sampling of dry weather flows using selected
chemical parameters will take place in order to determine the type of discharge that is present.
3) Dry weather flows will be tracked upstream through sampling until the source can be found, If
the source is a suspected illicit connection, the Town will work with the Fayetteville Public
Works Commission to detect the location of the illicit connection.
4) Notice of violation to the responsible party -the responsible party will be notified either in person
or through certified mail. They will be directed to correct the problem within a given time frame.
Educational efforts will be pursued initially; if these efforts fail, legal action will be implemented.
5) Verification of the correction -Town staff will verify the discharge or connection has been
corrected.
6) Documentation of actions taken -documentation of actions will show the progress that is made in
the elimination of illicit discharges and connections.
The Town has established an ambient monitoring program for selected sites along Rockfish Creek and
Little Rockfish Creek to locate impacted areas and to assess water quality issues and improvements,
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
There are no non stormwater discharges that are a significant contibutor of pollutants to the MS4. If any
are identified in the future, they will be addressed at that time.
7.3.7 Allowable non stormwater discharges
No additional allowable stormwater discharges are identified at this time.
7.3.8 Outreach
The general public and local businesses will be informed through the BMPs listed in the Public Education
and Outreach section of this plan. These BMPs include brochures, webpage information and annual
workshops. The Town participates in local newspaper advertising and direct mails. CWEP will also
provide advertising through radio and television that addresses illicit discharges into the storm drain
system,
The storm drain marking program provides a level of awareness of the connection of storm drains to local
lakes and creeks.
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The annual household hazardous waste pickup will provide an outlet for residents to safely dispose of
household chemicals and also serve to educate residents about proper waste disposal. During the pickup,
educational material regarding the proper disposal of wastes will be given to participants. Residents have
the ability to use the County Household Hazardous Waste site every 2°a and 4`h Saturday of the month.
The Town will assess its own facilities to ensure that is complies with the illicit discharge ordinance as
part of its pollution prevention and good housekeeping minimum measure.
7.3.9 Staff Training
Annual training workshops will be provided to all municipal employees on detection and reporting of
illicit discharges and connections.
7.3.11 Opportunites and Evaluation
The Town's illicit discharge and detection program is based on similar projects conducted in other small
MS4s and recommended by the NCDWQ and EPA. The selected BMPs were judged to be effective in
the detection and elimination of illicit discharges and connections. The public outreach programs overlap
with other minimum measures to increase awareness and lead to prevention of illicit and other non-
stormwater discharges.
Evaluation will be performed by assessing the accomplishments of the measurable goals listed in the
BMP summary table. Progress will be gauged by the number of illicit discharges and connections
reported and removed each year.
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7,4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The Town of Hope Mills will rely on the North Carolina State Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Program and the Department of Water Quality's General Stormwater Permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site Stormwater runoff control requirement. Town permits are not
issued without a valid erosion control permit, All plans reviewed are notified of the requirements and
included as part of the Stormwater Permit Submittal process,
7.4.1 BMP Summary Table
Item #
BMP
Measurable Goals
Schedule (years)
Responsible
Description
1 2 3 4 5
Position
1
State
Support Existing Program
NC Division of
Sedimentation
P
Energy, Mineral
and Erosion
X
X
X
X
X
and Land Resources
Control
Program
2
DWQ General
Support Existing Program
NC Division of
Permit for
X
X
X
X
X
Water Quality
Construction
Activities
4
Public
The public may call the Town
Stormwater
complaint
Stormwater Department to report
Administrator
records
construction site problems,
X
X
X
X
X
Complaints will be forwarded to
NCDEMLR,
7.4.2 Evaluation
Assessment this program" be accomplished by meeting the measurable goals as listed in the BMP
summary table,

7.5 Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
The Town of Hope Mills has adopted a Stormwater Management Ordinance that addresses post
construction stormwater controls from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater
than or equal to one acre, including projects of less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale that discharge into the MS4. All plans are reviewed at weeldy plan review
committee meetings established in 2015.
7.5.1 Post -Construction Stormwater Management BMP0
As required by Chapter 67 of the Town of Hope Mills Code of Ordinances, all subject projects (as defined
above) must apply for a locally -issued permit under one of the following stormwater management
options:
Low Density Projects
A project will be permitted as low density if the project has no more than two dwelling units per acre or
twenty-four percent built -upon area (BUA) for all residential and non-residential development.
Low density projects shall comply with each of the following standards:
(1) Stormwater runoff from the development shall be transported from the development by vegetated
conveyances to the maximum extent practicable.
(2) All built -upon area shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent
surface waters. A perennial or intermittent surface water shall be deemed present if the feature is
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 (USDA)
or the most recent version of the 1424,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps
prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be
allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B
.0233 (3)(a) or similar site -specific determination made using Division -approved methodology.
(3) The approval of the stormwater permit shall require an enforceable restriction on property usage
that runs with the land, such as a recorded deed restriction or protective covenants, to ensure that
future development and redevelopment maintains the site consistent with the approved project
plans.
High Density Projects
A project will be permitted as high density if the project exceeds the low density threshold for dwelling
units per acre and built -upon area.
High -density projects shall implement stormwater control measures that comply with each of the
following standards:
(1) The measures shall control and treat runoff from the first one inch of rain. Runoff volume
drawdown time shall be a minimum of 48 hours, but not more than 120 hours. Stormwater control
measures must discharge the storage volume at a rate equal to or less than the predevelopment
discharge rate for the 1-year, 24-hour storm;
(2) All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet these requirements shall be designed to
have a minimum of 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids (TSS);
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(3) General engineering design criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.1008(c), as explained in the Design Manual;
(4) All built -upon area shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent
surface waters. A surface water shall be deemed present if the feature is 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 (USDA) 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). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when surface
waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a) or similar
site -specific determination made using Division -approved methodology.
(5) The approval of the stormwater permit shall require an enforceable restriction on property usage
that runs with the land, such as recorded deed restrictions or protective covenants, to ensure that
future development and redevelopment maintains the site consistent with the approved project
plans.
7.5.2 BMP Summary Table
Item #
BMP
Measurable Goals
Schedule ears
(y )
Res p onsible
Description
P
1 2 3 4 5
Position
1
Enforce Post-
Issue permits for applicable projects
Stormwater
Construction
according to ordinance
Administrator
Stormwater
requirements.
X
X
X
X
X
Management
Ordinance
2
Enforce
Annual inspections performed by
Stormwater
Operation and
owners of BMPs. Maintenance to
Administrator
Maintenance
be performed as required by
X
X
X
X
X
Inspection
individual Operation and
Program
Maintenance agreements.
3
Implement
Coordinate this effort with
Stormwater
oversight
Cumberland County Health
Administrator
program to
Department.
ensure proper
X
X
X
X
X
operation of on -
site wastewater
systems,
4
Support current
Review plans for adherence to
Town of Hope Mills
zoning and
current ordinance requirements for
Planning
subdivision
natural resource protection, open
X
X
X
X
X
Department
ordinances
space protection, and tree
reservation
5
Review current
Identify incentives and disincentives
Stormwater
zoning and
for green infrastructure.
Administrator
subdivision
ordinances to
Coordinate this effort with the
X
X
X
X
identify
Cumberland County Planning
opportunities
Department,
for green
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infrastructure
and design
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The following existing policies and ordinances currently 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, minimize impervious surfaces, and minimize disturbance of soils
and vegetation:
1) The Town of Hope Mills has adopted the Cumberland County 2030 Growth Vision Plan, The
Plan is to serve as a guide for decisions that affect the citizens of Cumberland County. The Plan
requires buffers and conservation areas along Rockfish Creek and Little Rockfish Creek.
2) The Town of Hope Mills zoning ordinance includes open space requirements for new
development. The required land is to be used for recreation, natural resource protection,
amenities, and/or buffer areas. Open space may include walkways, recreation areas, playgrounds,
wooded areas, greenways, and watercourses.
3) The 2030 Growth Vision Plan calls for well managed growth. This serves to direct growth
where it can best be served by generating less development conflicts, less sprawl, and less traffic
congestion while promoting more planned open space and a cleaner, healthier environment.
4) The 2030 Growth Vision plan call for new development and redevelopment to be especially
encouraged in locations where a full range of urban services and infrastructure (i.e. schools, fire
stations, water and sewer facilities, parks, and roads) is already in place.
7.5.4 Structural BMPs
The Town has adopted the NC Department of Water Quality's Stormwater Best Management Practices
Manual as the design standard for all structural BMPs constructed within the Town.
7.5.5 Regulatory Mechanism
The Town has adopted a Stormwater management ordinance that addresses the requirements for post -
construction stormwater controls.
7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance
The Town's stormwater management ordinance requires that the property owner of each structural BMP
must submit an operation and maintenance agreement to the Town in order to receive a stormwater
permit. The operation and maintenance agreement is approved by the Town and must be recorded in the
Office of the Registrar of Deeds prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The owner and all
subsequent property owners must accept responsibility to maintain the BMP in accordance with the
operation and maintenance Agreement. A maintenance plan and an annual inspection requirement are
included as a part of this agreement.
7.5.7 Natural Resource Protection
The Town of Hope Mills zoning ordinance contains provisions for a conservancy district. This district is
designed to preserve and protect identifiable natural resources from encroachment.
The stormwater management ordinance requires that all built upon area within new development and
redevelopment over one acre or that is part of a larger common plan of development, be at a minimum of
30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters.
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7.5.8 Open Space Protection
The Town of Hope Mills' zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance contain provisions that address
open space requirements. These ordinances require that a specific portion of land be provided for the
purpose of providing park, recreation, and open space areas. Developers can pay a fee in lieu of open
space for every residential lot/unit proposed.
7.5.9 Tree Preservation
The Town of Hope Mills Zoning Ordinance contains a section requiring Tree Preservation. A preclearing
inspection is required prior to clearing and grading of any site. Preservation of existing trees may be
credited towards required streetscape, yard, and parking area trees. Failure to obtain an inspection prior
to clearing, the site must be developed with double the number of trees as required in the landscaping
provisions of the ordinance.
7.5.10 Redevelopment and Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure
The Cumberland County 2030 Growth Vision plan calls for well managed growth. This serves to direct
growth where it can best be served by generating less development conflicts, less sprawl, and less traffic
congestion while promoting more planned open space and a cleaner, healthier environment.
The 2030 Growth Vision plan also calls for new development and redevelopment to be especially
encouraged in locations where a full range of urban services and infrastructure (i.e. schools, fire stations,
water and sewer facilities, parks, and roads) is already in place.
7.5.11 Street Design
The Town of Hope Mills implemented street design and green infrastructure elements in the adoption of
the Town's Standards and Specifications.
7.5.12 Reduced Parking Requirements
The Town's zoning ordinance currently allows for combination and shared parking. The zoning
ordinance also contains a provision for off -site parking as long as it is located within 400 feet of the main
pedestrian entrance of the principal use. Landscaping is also required in parking lots which helps reduce
stormwater runoff.
7.5.13 Green Infrastructure Practices
The Town's stormwater management ordinance applies the use of the NC Department of Water Quality's
Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual to all regulated new development and redevelopment
within the Town. The manual, and the Town, allow the use of swales, permeable pavement, cisterns, and
rain barrels.
Stormwater management consultations are highly encouraged as a part of the early development review
process. Pre -site plan review is offered and encouraged for all regulated development. No construction
activities are allowed to begin until a stormwater permit has been issued by the Town based upon an
approved stormwater management plan.
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The Town requires operation and maintenance agreements for all BMPs. They must be maintained
according to the maintenance agreement and require annual inspections in order to ensure they are
performing as designed.
The Town will review its current zoning, subdivision, and stormwater management ordinances to identify
strategies for revising these policies to better support green infrastructure.
7.5.14 Evaluation
The post construction article of the stormwater management ordinance ensures that controls are in place
to prevent or minimize water quality impacts from new development and redevelopment. The Town will
examine current ordinances to identify areas that will better support green infrastructure.
The success of the post -construction stormwater management program element will be measured by
assessing achievements and progress toward the measurable goals listed in the BMP summary table.
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7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The Town of Hope Mills has an operation and maintenance program that has the ultimate goal of
preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations.
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
Item #
BMP
Description
Measurable Goals
Schedule (years)
1 2 3 4 5
Responsible
Position
1
Continue
Support Existing Program to
Stormwater
preventative
identify areas of potential pollutant
Administrator
maintenance
loading,
program
including
Conduct annual inspections of all
X
X
X
X
X
annual
municipal facilities. Record all
inspections.
corrective action taken.
2
Conduct
Educate all employees annually on
Stormwater
Employee
clean water issues and provide
X
X
X
X
X
Administrator
Training
information regarding opportunities
to reduce water pollution,
7.6.2 Affected Operations
All facilities located on the Town Hall campus are affected by the operation and maintenance program
including:
1) Town Hall maintenance
2) Public Works operations and maintenance and storage facilities
3) Fire Station and equipment maintenance
4) Parks and recreation facilities and grounds maintenance
5) Buildings and grounds maintenance
6) Streets and drainage systems maintenance
7) Town parking lots
7.6.3 Training
Annual training workshops will be held for all municipal employees. The workshops will focus on
preventing and reducing stormwater pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance,
fleet and building maintenance, and stormwater system maintenance. The workshops will also focus on
general stormwater awareness and illicit discharge detection in the field.
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping training for municipal employees will be coordinated with
the training material developed for the Public Education and Outreach program by utilizing common
brochures related to stormwater pollution and illicit discharges.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
The Town has implemented several programs to reduce the amount of floatables and other pollutants
entering the MS4 including:

1) Street sweeping -currently performed on an as needed basis with the goal of sweeping each street
once every 3 months, Additional sweeping is done when required,
2) Basin cleaning program -currently performed on an as needed basis with additional attention being
given to known problem areas,
3) Storm drain maintenance -performed on an as needed basis with additional attention being given
to known problem areas,
Inspections of all municipal facilities will be performed annually, The inspection and any subsequent
maintenance activities performed will be documented, and records of these inspections will be held on
site,
7.6.5 Vehicle Operations
Preventative maintenance will be performed in order to reduce potential stormwater pollutants fiom
municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, and felt maintenance shops. This will include
good housekeeping measures including, but not limited to:
1) Covering storage areas
2) Keeping containers labeled and in good condition
3) Spill clean up and prevention plans
4) Keeping vehicles tuned up to prevent leaks and drips
5) Proper disposal of liquids from automotive maintenance
6) Washing vehicles only in the wash pad area that drains to the sanitary sewer
7) Removal of trash and debris
Vehicular operations will be inspected on an annual basis to identify areas of potential pollutant
discharge, Corrective actions will be taken to reduce pollutant loading from these sites if found to be
necessary,
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
The disposal of waste will be conducted to ensure that measures are employed to minimize exposure of
dredge spoil, sediments, floatableS and other debris from stormwater to prevent stormwater pollution from
these waste sources,
7.6.7 Evaluation
The Town seeks to set an example for the community by implementing stormwater pollution prevention
measures at municipal owned facilities. The basis for the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
program is to define the municipal activities that have the potential to contribute to stormwater pollution
and to implement measures and controls to minimize or eliminate their impacts on water quality.
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping measure will be evaluated by assessing achievements and
progress toward reaching each measurable goal as listed in the BMP table.
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