NCS000435_Asheville MS4 Inspection App A Supporting Docs_20181218

Appendix A
Supporting Documents

MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 1
Riverlink Inspection Maintenance Agreement (signed)

MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 2
IDDE Program

ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE)

1.Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

a.Implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the MS4;
b.Maintain a storm sewer system map, showing the location of major outfalls and the
names and location of waters of the United States that receive discharges from those
outfalls;
c.Prohibit, through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non-stormwater discharges
except as allowed in this permit and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and
actions;
d.Implement a plan to detect and address non-stormwater 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:
waterline flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising ground waters,
uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, 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, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands,
dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows
from fire fighting 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 and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.

BMP Measurable Goals
a. Maintain an Illicit
Discharge Detection and
Elimination Program
Maintain a written Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Program, including provisions for program assessment and evaluation
and integrating program.

17-18 Accomplishment
The City of Asheville currently relies on our stormwater ordinance (Section 7-12-2) which
guides the illicit discharge process. The City will continue to follow this guidance from the
ordinance and continue to look for ways to enhance this program.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to follow ordinance and establish a written program for illicit discharge.

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BMP Measurable Goals
b. 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.

Accomplishment
The City of Asheville Council approved and adopted Ordinance 3875 on June 8, 2010. Section 1
(k) regulates illicit discharge (Appendix A). The city had a previous Ordinance 3520 adopted on
August 21, 2007 that addressed illicit discharge, stormwater and erosion control.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to follow ordinance.

BMP Measurable Goals
c. Maintain a Storm Sewer
System Base Map of Major
Outfalls
The permittee shall maintain a current map showing major
outfalls and receiving streams.

17-18 Accomplishment
The City maintains and updates maps of the stormwater system throughout the city in both
ArcGIS and in MapAsheville, both of which are GIS based systems. The general public has
access to MapAsheville through the City’s website. These maps are updated periodically to show
the new storm drainage systems that have been installed. Both of these mapping systems show
the locations of streams, rivers, ponds and lakes that may be affected by any stormwater that may
enter them.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to maintain and update maps of the Stormwater system in both ArcGIS and in
MapAsheville.

BMP Measurable Goals
d. Implement a program to
detect dry weather flows
The permittee shall maintain a program for conducting dry
weather flow field observations in accordance with written
procedures.

17-18 Accomplishment
The City of Asheville construction inspectors perform routine inspections of all grading, erosion
control and stormwater projects currently under construction. These inspectors are assigned a
specific area within the City in which they are familiar with the stormwater systems. Also, the
stormwater maintenance and operation staff performs routine inspections and maintenance of the
publicly maintained storm drain systems throughout the City.

In the event that they discover a suspected illicit discharge, or a resident of the city reports a
questionable discharge, City staff is notified and visit the site and take photos. In the event that
the City is unable to identify the discharge, the NC Division of Water Resources is contacted for
testing purposes. Assuming there is evidence of an illicit discharge, the owner is notified in
person (if possible) and by certified letter about what has been found, the amount of time to cure
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and ramifications should they choose not to comply in accordance with section 7-12-2 of the
UDO which covers civil penalties.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Construction inspectors will continue to perform routine inspections. Also the maintenance and
operations staff will perform routine inspections and maintenance of the storm drain systems.

BMP Measurable Goals
e. Investigate sources of
identified illicit discharges
The permittee shall maintain written procedures for
conducting investigations of identified illicit discharges.

17-18 Accomplishment
City of Asheville has staff that responds to illicit discharge concerns which includes identifying
the source and working with the property owner to resolve the issue. This fiscal year 17 illicit
discharge complaints were responded to by the City of Asheville.

Provide residents with a 24/7 on call number to report illicit discharge, off-site sedimentation and
other related issues.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to perform these duties.

BMP Measurable Goals
f. Track and document
investigations illicit
discharges
For each case the permittee shall track and document 1) the
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.

17-18 Accomplishment
The Stormwater Quality Specialist investigates all illicit discharge complaints. All complaints
are documented with pictures and the date the investigation was closed, as well as any follow up
needed. Complaints and inspections are also logged in a database.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to track all illicit discharge complaints.

BMP Measurable Goals
g. 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.

17-18 Accomplishment
Conducted Municipal Storm Water Pollution Prevention training to the following departments:

➢Stormwater Services
➢E-building NPDES Training
➢Streets Division
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Staff was informed of hazards associated with illegal discharge and improper disposal of waste
during the Storm Water Pollution Prevention training.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Incorporate training for new employees during the orientation process.

BMP Measurable Goals
h. 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.

17-18 Accomplishment
Students were informed about the hazards associated with illicit discharge and ways they can
help protect our water during the water education tours, Rugby Middle School Water Education
Day, Buncombe County Field Days and school career days. Brochures about illicit discharge
were also handed out during the Asheville Outlets Truck Event.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to educate the public on illicit discharge during our water education tours, school
events and all public events.

BMP Measurable Goals
i. Provide a public reporting
mechanism
The permittee shall promote, publicize, and facilitate a
reporting mechanism for the public and staff to report illicit
discharges and establish and implement citizen request
response procedures.

Accomplishment
The City has a 24 hour telephone number in which a staff member is on call to respond to issues
related to illicit discharge, off-site sedimentation and other related issues. This telephone number
is located on the City of Asheville's website and on educational brochures mailed annually to the
public.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to provide a 24 hour telephone number to report issues related to illicit discharge,
off-site sedimentation and other related issues.

BMP Measurable Goals
j. Enforcement of the IDDE
ordinance
The permittee shall implement a mechanism to track the
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.

Accomplishment
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City of Asheville Stormwater Ordinance No. 3875 allows the enforcement of notices of
violations for illicit discharge. All NOV’s are logged into our database, a hard copy of all
correspondence are kept in a file located in the Stormwater Quality Specialist office.

18-19 Proposed Objectives
Continue to enforce city ordinance.
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MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 3
IDDE Complaint Spreadsheet (excerpt)

Date Complaint Received Address/Company Complaint/Investigation
7/3/2017 68 Clyde St Oil in street
7/3/17 complaint received from DOT, 7/5/17
7/11/2017 102 Choctaw Street Oil spill
Complaint orginally received on 6/28/17 from
8/1/2017 132 Murdock Ave Milky Water
Mr. Tom Craig lives at 132 Murdock Ave and has
8/16/17 Tim B back from vacation, went to
8/23/2017 39 Emmett Lane ID-grout dumped in strormdrain pipe
8/23/17- Tim B received complaint from DSD
8/23/2017-4:30 Robert called stating that the
8/24/17- Tim B. inspected and found the box,
8/24/17- Certified Mail Sent to owners
8/30/17-Letters Received
11/13/17 186 Vermont Ave Draining pool and running onto neighbor.
11/15/17 Nancy Watford inspected and did not
11/16/17 Keisha inspected and did not see any
11/16/17 Corner of Montford Ave & Blake Blowing leaves into road/sidewalk
Keisha inspected and they are not blowing them
12/12/17 136 Sondley Parkway Placing leaves in drainage ditch
Keisha inspected and leaves have been placed in
12/12/17 - Certified Letter to owners
12/16/17 - Letter received
1/8/18 - Keisha re-inspected and the leaves
1/3/18 12 Gerber Rd Silver water coming out of the ground and
Robert Heinis in Sanitation inspected and could
1/3/18 - Keisha inspected creek and storm
1/31/18 - Received contact informtion and
2/1/18 - Meet on site, paper appears to be
2/2/18 - MSD said the business contaced them
2/6/18 - Keisha inspected and it was all cleaned
1/8/18 Corner of Short Coxe & Water coming up from under the ground.
Keisha inspected, did not appear to be illicit
1/13/18 West Chapel & Hendersonville Fuel tanked spilled appx. 100 gallons of gasoline
AFD Hazmat & DOT responded
2/4/18 288 Lyman St Fuel leak
AFD Hazmat & NC Dept of Water Quality
2/21/18 215 Kimberly Ave (Country Club Paint being washed out and running onto
2/21/18 - Keisha inspected, there was paint in
2/27/18 - Sent letter to property owners.
2/25/18 32 S Lexington Ave Sludge coming out of pipe
2/28/18 - Keisha inspected, did not see anything
3/1/18 8 Richmond Ave Oil flowing off the driveway
3/1/18 - Carson with Mountain True reported.
4/30/18 21 Battery Park Ave Dumping Grease Into Grates
4/30/18 - Darlene Barnwell received Asheville
2017/2018 Illicit Discharge Complaints
MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 4
Illicit Discharge Brochure

Stormwater Services:
The federal government requires the City of
Asheville and all similarly-sized U.S. cities to
create and maintain stormwater programs in
an effort to restore and maintain the
integrity of our nation’s waters by sharply
reducing water pollution. The city’s
stormwater program is a requirement
established by the federal government’s
Clean Water Act (CWA), which is dedicated
to implementing broad-based watershed
strategies to reduce water pollution. These
strategies include: maintaining and
improving the public storm drain system,
enforcing stormwater and erosion standards
related to (re)construction activities,
preventing illegal dumping in the storm
drain system, and educating the public about
stormwater issues.

Point source water pollution is
pollution from a single identifiable
source such as a factor or refinery.

Non point source water pollution
occurs when rainfall or irrigation water
runs over lands, picks up pollutants and
deposits them into waterways or
groundwater.

Indications of Potential Illicit Discharge:
o Heavy flow in storm drain system
during dry weather
o Strong odor
o Colorful or discolored liquid
o Evidence of dumping into waterway

City of Asheville
PO Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone [phone]
www.ashevillenc.gov
CITY OF ASHEVILLE
STORMWATER
SERVICES
ILLICIT DISCHARGE
DETECTION &
ELIMINATION

Illicit discharge is defined as any
discharge to the stormwater system that
is not composed entirely of stormwater,
except for discharge allowed by permit
or waters used for fire fighting
operations. Federal regulations require
communities to detect and eliminate
illicit discharge.

We all live downstream.

THINGS
TO DO
AROUN
D YOUR
HOME:
There are simple steps that we can take
to prevent illicit discharge. It is up to
each of us, the homeowners, business
owners and community to clean it up,
and to help keep it clean.
1. Used oil, antifreeze and
batteries can be recycled at an auto
parts store or at the Buncombe County
landfill located at 81 Panther Branch
Road. If a spill occurs be sure to clean
up immediately. Kitty litter or sawdust
will absorb the spill, sweep up and
dispose of properly.
2. Wash
your car on the
grass so that the
water & detergent will be filtered by the
soil. Or take your car to a commercial
car wash where the dirty water is
recycled.

3. Household cleaners,
pesticides and weed killer should be
disposed of according to label directions.
4. Cooking grease or oil should
be put into a disposable container, sealed
and then placed in the trash.
5. Do not put grass clippings,
leaves and other yard waste into storm
drain, swale or ditch. The City of
Asheville collects tree limbs, bagged
leaves and shrub trimmings. For more
information please call [phone].
The city does not collect grass clippings
(homeowners may compost or leave
grass on yard to fertilize lawn) or garden
waste including vines and waste from
flower or vegetable gardens. One of the
easiest and quickest ways to dispose of
the loose leaves is to compost them. By
running a mulching mower over the
leaves, the leaves will compost directly
into the lawn. Another way to compost
them is by raking them into a compost
pile. When spring arrives the leaves will
have decomposed and will be a great soil
additive for gardening. The Buncombe
County landfill will also accept leaves.
For more information call (828) 250-
5462.
6. Laundry wastewater/gray
water should not be piped into the yard
or ditch where soapy water can pollute
waterways. Washing machines should
drain into the sanitary sewer system.
7. Gasoline, paints and paint
related products can be taken to the
Buncombe County landfill. The county
holds household hazardous waste
collection days each Friday at the landfill
on Panther Branch Road between the
hours of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. For
detailed information about disposal
guidelines for hazardous wastes, visit
www.buncombecounty.org Solid Waste
Department or call [phone].
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE:
In the event of an accidental discharge or
an unavoidable loss to the City MS4
(Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System) of any pollutant, the person
concerned shall inform the City as soon
as possible, but not to exceed 24 hours,
of the nature, quantity and time of
occurrence of the discharge. The person
concerned shall take immediate steps to
contain the waste, treat the waste or
other actions to minimize affect of the
discharge on the MS4 and receiving
waters. The person shall also take
immediate steps to ensure no recurrence
of the discharge.

REPORT ILLICIT DISCHARGE &
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE:
[phone]
Monday – Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

[phone]
MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 5
Adopted Permit Fees

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PLANNING AND ZONING FEES PREVIOUS
FY18 FEE
NEW
FY19 FEE
Single Family Residential Plan Review
Accessory Structure, Deck, Carport, Garage, and Roofed Porch $25 $75
New Construction (per unit)$50 $75
Level I Projects
< 500 sq ft $25 $100
500 – 1,499 sq ft $100 $250
1,500 – 34,999 sq ft $200 $500
Change of Use to Higher Impact $200 $250
Cellular Collocation $200 $400
Level II Projects
Residential 20 – 50 Units $450 $1,500
Nonresidential Use in Residential District $450 $1,500
Commercial 35,000 – 100,000 sq ft $550 $1,500
Industrial < 100,000 sq ft or < 15 acres $550 $1,500
Conditional Zonings (Level III Projects)
Conditional Zoning
< 1 Acre or < 5000 sq ft $350 $2,000
1 - 6 Acres or 5,000 sq ft - 34,999 sq ft $450 $3,000
7 - 10 Acres or 35,000 sq ft - 100,000 sq ft $750 $4,000
10+ Acres or >100,000 sq ft or 50+ residential units $1,550 $5,000
Final TRC Review $100 $800
Subdivisions & Recombinations
Minor Subdivision $50 $200
Major Subdivision (1-3 lots)$750 $1,500
4+ Lots $1,250 $2,000
Recombination Plat $50 $100
Final Plat $50
Rezonings
< 1 Acre $350 $1,000
1 - 6 Acres $450 $1,500
7 - 10 Acres $550 $2,000
10+ Acres $750 $2,500
Conditional Use Permits
Telecommunications Tower $4,050 $5,000
Adult Use $650 $1,500
Other Conditional Use Permit $500 $1,500
Historic Resources Commission
Major Work Residential COA $75 $250
Major Work Commercial COA $100 $400
Minor Work COA (Residential & Commercial)$25 $50
Local Landmark Application $150 $500
Board of Adjustment
Zoning Variance $200 $500
Additional Zoning Variances $50 $100
Sign Variance $400 $500
Additional Sign Variances $50 $100
Appeal of Staff Interpretation or Decision $500 $800
Sign Permits
Freestanding $100 $250
All Others $100 $200
Sign Refacing/Replacement Panel (all sizes)$100 $100
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PLANNING AND ZONING FEES PREVIOUS
FY18 FEE
NEW
FY19 FEE
Temporary Sign & Inflatable Balloon (per unit)$25 $25
A‐Frame Sign (annually)$25 $50
Pushcarts, Outdoor Dining, & Outdoor Merchandise
Pushcarts
Pushcart Relocation Fee $75 $100
Application Fee $150 $200
Renewal Fee $100 $150
Outdoor Dining & Merchandise
1 - 100 sq ft
Application Fee $175 $200
Renewal Fee $50 $150
>100 sq ft
Application Fee $350 $600
Renewal Fee $200 $450
Events and Temporary Use Permits
Temporary Use Permit
<100 attending $25 $100
100 - 1,000 attending $100 $250
>1,000 attending $350 $500
Food Truck $100
Multiple Events (within six months)$50 $50
Event Amendment $75 $50
Address Assignment Fees
Address Change
10-50 $100 - $500 $250
> 50 $750 $750
Miscellaneous Permits/Applications, Fees, and Services
Permits/Applications
Alternative Compliance $200 $350
Flexible Development Standards $75 $100
Home Occupation $50 $50
Homestay $200 $200
Occupancy Permit $25 $25
Steep Slope & Ridgetop (applied during review as applicable)$50 $50
Wording Amendment $500 $800
Fees
Amendment to Commercial Plan or Subdivision Plan - Minor (after permit issuance)$50-$150 $100
Amendment to Commercial Plan or Subdivision Plan - Major (after permit issuance)50%50%
Downtown Commission or River Commission Review - Major $250 $1,500
Reinspection (after second inspection)$25 $100
Resubmittal - Residential (after third submittal)$135 $75
Resubmittal - Commercial (after third submittal)$135-$225 $200
Services
Early Assistance $40 $120
Expedited Review (per hour - minimum $200)$100 $100
Verification of Existing Land Use $200 $250
Verification of Existing Lot or Structure $100 $150
Zoning Determination Letter $200-$550 $350
Zoning Compliance Letter (no research)$34 $75
All fees listed are subject to the 4% technology fee except those marked ^
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SITE DEVELOPMENT FEES PREVIOUS
FY18 FEE
NEW
FY19 FEE
Single Family Residential Plan Review
New Construction (per unit)$50 $75
Stormwater & Flood Permits
Level I Project $600 $750
Level II Project $680 $1,200
Level III Project $880 $2,000
Major Subdivision $680 $1,200
Flood Permit - Minor Work $75 $100
Floodplain Development - Major Work (each primary structure)$200 $600
Floodway Development $500 $1,000
Flood Permit Extension Request (prior to expiration)$100
Grading Permits
Residential < 10,000 sq ft $175 $225
Commercial < 10,000 sq ft $270 $600
Commercial > 10,000 sq ft (per acre - minimum one acre charge)$620 $1,200
Publicly Funded Project (under an acre)50%
Residential Permit Extension Request (prior to expiration)$75 $100
Commercial Permit Extension Request (per acre - prior to expiration)$75 $600
Driveway Permits (per entrance)
Residential $100 $150
Commercial $200 $300
Encroachments
Residential $200 $200
Commercial $200 $400
Microcell Public Right-of-Way $50
Miscellaneous Permits/Applications, Fees, and Services
Fees
Amendment to Commercial Plan or Subdivision Plan - Minor (after permit issuance)$75 $100
Amendment to Commercial Plan or Subdivision Plan - Major (after permit issuance)50%
Reinspection (after second inspection)$100
Resubmittal - Residential (after third submittal)$135 $75
Resubmittal - Commercial (after third submittal)$135-$225 $200
Services
Expedited Review (per hour - minimum $200)$100 $100
All fees listed are subject to the 4% technology fee except those marked ^
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BUILDING FLAT FEES PREVIOUS
FY18 FEE
NEW
FY19 FEE
Single Family Residential Plan Review
New Construction $125 $125
New Construction Waiver $25 $25
Single Family Residential Permits
Accessory Structure, Deck, Carport, Garage, and Roofed Porch
< 500 sq ft $75 $75
> 500 sq ft $0.30 $150 plus
$0.30 per sq ft
over 500
Electrical Inspection $75 $75
New Construction
< 1,500 sq ft $475 $475
> 1,500 sq ft $0.30 $475 plus
$0.30 per sq ft
over 1,500
Renovation/Remodel $325 $325
Reroof $75 $75
Manufactured Home (HUD Approved) or Modular Building (NC Seal)$150 - $300 $200
Heat Pump or A/C Installation $75 $75
Demolitions
Residential Demolition $75 $75
Commercial Demolition - Interior Only $75 $100
Commercial Demolition - Entire Building $150 $150
Western North Carolina Air Quality Agency Fees
Residential^$25 $25
Commercial^$50 $50
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
Application $200 $200
TCO Inspection Fee (per division, per floor)
Stocking $75 $100
Stocking & Training $75 $100
Public Occupancy $75 $100
Bond Administration Fee $200 $200
Reinspection (per trade, per floor)$75 $100
Miscellaneous Permits/Applications, Fees, and Services
Permits/Applications
ABC Inspection (per trade)$75 $100
Annual Maintenance Permit $100 $100
Contractor Change $75 $100
Expiring Permit Renewal $75 $100
Foster Home Inspection $25 $25
Minimum Permit Fee (if not listed)$75 $100
Residential Change-out (same contractor)$75 $75
Residential Trade Permit $75
Retaining Walls (attached or adjacent to building)$75 $100
School Inspection $100 $100
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Temporary Saw Service (Pole)$75 $75
Temporary Utilities (TU) Application (per 10 units)$200 $200
Temporary Utilities (TU) Renewal (prior to expiration)$100 $100
Fees
Amendment to Commercial Building Plan - Minor (after permit issuance)$75 $100
Amendment to Commercial Building Plan - Major (after permit issuance)$75 plus fees
based on cost
of work
increases
$75 plus fees
based on cost
of work
increases
Failure to Have Approved Plans on Site $135 $150
Failure to Post Permit $75 $100
Homeowner Recovery Fund^ (per building permit)$10 $10
Reinspection (per trade - after second inspection)$100-$200 $100
Re-stamp of Additional or Lost Approved Plans $75 $100
Resubmittal - Residential (after third submittal)$135 $75
Resubmittal - Commercial (after third submittal)$135-$225 $200
Services
After Hours Inspections (per hour - minimum $200 per trade)$100 $100
Electrical Homeowners Exam $75 $75
Electrical Journeyman Exam $50 $50
Electrical Journeyman Renewals (3 years)$30 $30
Electrical Special Scheduled Exam $100 $100
Expedited Review (per hour - minimum $200)$100 $100
Fire Department Access Review $50
All fees listed are subject to the 4% technology fee except those marked ^
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING VALUATION FEES PREVIOUS
FY18 FEE
NEW
FY19 FEE
Building Plan Review*
$0 - $10,000 $100 $100
$10,001 - $15,000 $125 $125
$15,001 - $25,000 $150 $150
$25,001 - $50,000 $175 $175
$50,001 - $100,000 $200 $200
$100,001 - $1,000,000 0.002% of total cost 0.002% of total cost
$1,000,001 - $5,000,000 $2,000 plus 0.001%
of all costs > $1
million
$2,000 plus 0.001%
of all costs > $1
million
> $5,000,000 $6,000 plus 0.005%
of all costs > $5
million
$6,000 plus 0.005%
of all costs > $5
million
* Plan review fees are calculated and assessed based on total construction cost of a project or the most current International
Code Council (ICC) "Building Valuation Data," whichever is greater.
Fire Plan Review
Review Fee $75 $100
Building and Trade Permits (Per Individual Trade)*
$0 - $5,000 $75 $100
$5,001 - $10,000 $100 $125
$10,001 - $15,000 $150 $150
$15,001 - $25,000 $325 $325
$25,001 - $50,000 $800 $800
$50,001 - $75,000 $1,000 $1,000
$75,001 - $100,000 $1,500 $1,500
$100,001 - $150,000 $1,800 $1,800
$150,001 - $200,000 $2,400 $2,400
$200,001 - $275,000 $3,100 $3,100
$275,001 - $350,000 $3,400 $3,400
$350,001 - $425,000 $4,000 $4,000
$425,001 - $500,000 $4,500 $4,500
$500,001 - $625,000 $5,400 $5,400
$625,001 - $750,000 $6,500 $6,500
$750,001 - $875,000 $7,500 $7,500
$875,001 - $1,000,000 $10,000 $10,000
> $1,000,000 $10,000 plus $750
for each additional
$500,000
$10,000 plus $750
for each additional
$500,000
Equipment**0.075% of
equipment cost
0.075% of
equipment cost
* Permit fees are calculated and assessed per trade and per building based on total construction cost of a project or the
most current International Code Council (ICC) "Building Valuation Data," whichever is greater. Total construction cost
includes, but is not limited to, labor, materials, supervision, overhead, profit, design plans, and specifications.
** Equipment cost is not calculated in Building and Trade costs. All equipment that is permanently attached to the building or
a component of the building's operating systems such as ventilation, heating, cooling, plumbing, fire suppression, exhaust,
refrigeration, fixed appliances, etc. are subject to full permit fees based on their cost of work.
Fire Permits
Permit Fee $75 plus 10% of
total trade fees
13% of total Trade
Fees
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REBATES, DISCOUNTS & REFUNDS PREVIOUS
FY18 FEE
NEW
FY19 FEE
Rebates*
Affordable Housing 50%50%
Built Home Certification Energy Star Rating > 69 $100 $100
Geothermal Installation $50 $50
Green Built North Carolina: Healthy $100 $100
Solar Panel Installation $50 $50
Stormwater/Greywater Collection Device Installation $50 $50
Wind Generator Installation $50 $50
* Rebates are offered and issued when regular fees are paid in full, the project has been completed, a CO has been issued, and with
certification or rating submitted.
Discounts
Farmers' Market 75%75%
CIty Owned, Operated, and Occupied Property 100%100%
Refunds
Category I: Upfront Services Nonrefundable Nonrefundable
These fees should be paid in full at the time of application or time of service.
- Address Assignment - Alternative Compliance
- Amendments/Renewals/Resubmittals- Board of Adjustment
- Bond Administratration - Conditional Zoning
- Conditional Use Permits - Early Assistance
- Encroachments - Expedited Review
- Exams, Classes, Renewals - Flexible Development Standards
- Historic Resources Commission - Home Occupation
- Homestay - Homeowner Recovery
- Level I, II, and III Projects - Plan Review (Res. and Comm.)
- Pushcarts, Outdoor Dining & Merchandise- Rezonings
- Steep Slope & Ridgetop - Subdivisions and Recombinations
- Technology Fee - WNC Air Quality
- Wording Amendment - Zoning Compliance/Determination
- Zoning Research/Verification
Category II: Permit Fees Partially
Refundable: $75
minimum fee is
nonrefundable.
Permit processed
with no inspection or
plan review - 90% of
permit fee (minus
$75); Plan reviewed
with no inspection -
75% of permit fee
(minus $75)
Partially
Refundable: $75
minimum fee is
nonrefundable.
Permit processed
with no inspection or
plan review - 90% of
permit fee (minus
$75); Plan reviewed
with no inspection -
75% of permit fee
(minus $75)
These fees shall be paid in full at the time of permit approval (issuance) and
prior to beginning work.
- Building - Driveway
- Electrical - Fire Prevention
- Gas Piping - Grading
- Mechanical - Plumbing
- Refrigeration - Signs
- Stormwater & Flood - Temporary Use
- Zoning - Miscellaneous Permit
Category III: Inspection Fees Refundable only if
inspection is not
performed
Refundable only if
inspection is not
performedThese fees shall be paid prior to project progression.
- ABC Inspection - After Hours Inspection
- Foster Home Inspection - Occupancy Inspection
- Reinspection - School Inspection
- TCO Inspection - Temporary Saw Service Inspection
- Temporary Utility Inspection - Miscellaneous Inspection
All fees listed are subject to the 4% technology fee except those marked ^
MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 6
Spill Response Procedures

Spill Response

All spill response should be conducted with safety in mind first and protection of release to the
environment as a secondary concern. In general, response to spills that can be handled by on
site personnel and the time of the spill should be conducted as follows:

● Safety First – Do not take risk
● Keep people away from the area where the spill occurred
● Do not touch or walk in the spilled material
● Be on the guard for any gas or vapor
● Stay up wind and at a higher elevation
● Do not inhale any gases, fumes, or smoke
● Stop the spill at its source if it can be done safely. Close valves, shut down pumps,
and/or rotate or upend containers leaking so that the leak is up
● Cover drains and/or protect storm sewer. Dig a ditch or use absorbent material or
sand to build a temporary berm to prevent entry into water or sewer
● Use absorbent material or sand to clean up the spill
● Pump or remove access material
● Material Safety Data Sheets
● Collect and package used absorbent for disposal
● Contact Stormwater Services [phone] to report spill
● Dispose of waste properly

Response to spills that present a risk to health or safety of personnel should be conducted as
follows:

● Evacuate area to ensure personnel safety
● Set up barricades to keep people away from the area
● Call 911 and tell operator you have a HAZMAT situation

Complete spill Incident report Form #7 and forward to Stormwater Services Manager. Maintain
records and spill information, including:

● Name and telephone number of individual who discovered and/or reported spill
● Location of spill and waters involved
● Time spill was observed
● Cause and circumstance of spill
● Source of spill
● Existing or potential hazards
● Personal injuries or casualties, if any,
● Type of material released
● Volume of spill
● Type of cleanup operation, time initiated, and approximate time table to control
contain and clean up spill
● Effectiveness of the cleanup operations
● Weather conditions, and
● Persons on the scene and a contact person
MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 7
Vacuum Trucks Process

VACUUM TRUCKS PROCESS
The vacuum trucks are on a route based schedule. The city is broken down into 5 areas
(North, South, East, West and Central). We have 2 vacuum trucks and they are assigned
specific areas of the city they are responsible for. One vacuum truck has the north, east
and central area and the other truck has the south and west area.
The trucks start in an area by cleaning and inspect every catch basin and culvert in the
street right of way. If they encounter any issues with catch basins, culverts or ditch lines
they note this on their log sheet and a work order is created for the maintenance
needed. If any potential illicit discharge, odor or coloration is noted, notify supervisor of
location.
A portion of the work for the vacuum trucks is work orders and complaints called in by
citizens of Asheville and the truck assigned to the specific area will handle the
complaint.
The vacuum truck cleans the drains on the e-building, fleet management complex and
armory wash bay weekly.

MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 8
City SCMs

Site SCM Types
Aston Park Swale w/ check dams
Azalea Park
Bioretention, Roundabout
Carrier Park Wetland, Forebay
Craven St
Bioretention, Wetland, Level Spreader
Dr. Grant Southside Ctr.
Bioretention
Edwin/Celia Pl.**

FBR Greenway East**
Wetland
FBR Greenway- Hominy Creek Park
Swales
Fire Station #2
Rain Garden
Malvern Hills Park Bioretention Cells
Parks & Rec. Maintenance Bldg.
Bioswale, Level Spreader
Reed Creek Greenway
Bioretention, Wetland
Richmond Hill Park
Rain Garden
West Asheville Park
Bioretention, Wetland,
Rain Garden
Fire Station 10
Wet pond

MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 9
COA SCM Monitoring Spreadsheet

Swale Only
Stormwater Control Measure
Check for
sediment &
erosion
Check/
clear inlet
& outlet
Trash
removal
Tree
pruning/
removal
Invasive
species
control
Drop box
cleanoff
Soil test
(yearly)Visual inspection Notes Date
Completed
Aston Park Swale #1 Good 8/7/18
Aston Park Swale #2 w/ Check Dams Good 8/7/18
Azalea Park Bioretention X X X X Sediment build up 8/30/18
Azalea Park Roundabout (Bioretention)X X X X 8/30/18
Carrier Park Wetland & Forebay X X X 8/8/18
Craven St Bioretention X X X X Cleared inlet 8/7/18
Craven St Wetland X X X 8/7/18
Craven St Level Spreader X X X Sediment build-up 8/7/18
Southside Ctr Bioretention X X X Thick vegetation at outlet 8/7/18
Edwin
FBR Greenway E Wetland
FBR Greenway @ Hominy Swale #1 Good 8/8/18
FBR Greenway @ Hominy Swale #2 Good 8/8/18
Fire Station #2 Rain Garden X X X 8/7/18
Malvern Hills Park Bioretention #1 X X X cleared inlet; Parks stopped mowing?8/8/18
Malvern Hills Park Bioretention #2 X X X cleared inlet 8/8/18
Pack Square Park
Parks & Rec Mtnc Bldg Bioswale
Parks & Rec Mtnc Bldg Level Spreader
Reed Creek Grnwy Bioretention X X X
Reed Creek Grnwy Wetland X X X 8/28/18
Richland Hill Park Rain Garden X X x 8/28/18
West Asheville Park Bioretention Construction-could not access 8/8/18
West Asheville Park Wetland Construction-could not access 8/8/18
West Asheville Park Rain Garden X X X 8/8/18
All
BioretentionCity of Asheville Stormwater Control
Measure Monthly Inspection &
Maintenance - RiverLink Wetland/Rain Garden
Level Spreader
MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 10
COA Storm Sewer System Map Screenshot: Craven Street Outfalls

Note: PG Environmental added labels for Craven St. Outfall No. 1, Craven St. Outfall No. 2, and the
French Broad River.
Craven St. Outfall No. 1
Craven St. Outfall No. 2
MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 11
Accela Construction Inspection Report: 55 S. Market St., 9/28/2018

MS4 Inspection Report
Asheville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000435
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018 Appendix A

Supporting Document 12
Accela Construction Inspection Report: Skyland Exchange,
9/28/2018