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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
February 8, 2010
Mr. Bradley Bennett
Stormwater & General Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Bennett:
Attached please find our submittal for our NPDES Phase II permit. The permit
application form, narrative documentation and supporting documents are enclosed for
your review and comment.
Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions that you may have related to this
submittal. I can be reached at [phone].
Sincerely,
l
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Stormwater Program Analyst
Attachments
TOWN Of CARY
316 North Academy Street *Cary, NC 27513• PO Box 8005•Cary, NC 27512-8005
te1919-469-4030 • fax [phone]• www.townofcary.org

State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY
Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd
Division of Water Quality Fee Paid
Permit Number
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A completeapplication
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-258) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION ❑ New Application ® Renewal (Permit No. NCS0000427)
a.
Name of Public Entity
Town of Cary
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 — 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Wake (primary), Chatham (secondary)
f.
.jurisdictional Area (square
.53
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
118/000 (2007)
Seasonal (if available)
n/a
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ®No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a. Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
53
b. River Basin(s)
Neuse River 75% Cape Fear 25%
c. Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
1. Crabtree Creek (Neuse)
2. Walnut Creek (Neuse)
3. Swift Creek (Neuse)
4. Middle Creek (Neuse)
5. White Oak Creek (Cape Fear)
6. Panther Creek (Cape Fear
d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
• Residential
41
• Commercial
12
• Industrial
3
• Open Space
44
Total =
100%
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e. Are there significant water ® Yes ❑ No
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
® Yes ❑ No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
I ® Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
I ❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes ® No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
❑ Yes ® No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
• Element they will implement
• Contact Person
• Contact Address
• Contact Telephone Number
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
Benjamin T. Shivar
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
Town Manager
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
Benjamin T. Shivar
Title
Town Manager
Street Address
316 North Academy Street
PO Box
8005
City
Cary
State
NC
Zip
27513
Telephone
919-469-4076
Fax
919-460-4929
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Tom Horstman
b.
Title
Stormwater Engineering Manager
c.
Street Address
316 North Academy Street
d.
PO Box
8005
e.
City
Cary
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
27513
h.
Telephone Number
919-462-3932
i.
Fax Number
919-460-4935
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
North Cary WWTP NC0048879
Permit Number
South Cary WWTP NCO065102
d.
Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
Individual permits are applied for as needed for Town
section 404 of CWA
construction projects including road projects
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of the Stormwater Management Program Report for the five-year permit term. The
Stormwater Management Program Report shall be assembled in the order and formatted in accordance with
the Table of Contents shown below, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table
of Contents with page numbers for each entry. The required narrative information for each section is
provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
(SWU-268).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6.. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. SIORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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APPENDIX A: Town of Cary Receiving Streams
Recelvin Stream: .
Index
Classy-MMM
Use•1998 'a
Use 2d02A
WO Essues` - .. .
303 d f" �. sus::
Baslne- --
Kit Creek
iB-41.1.17.240.7 -
WS-IV:NSW ..
Not Evaluated -- -
Jordan Lake Rules
Ca Fear.-.-
Lom Branch
16-41.1-17-2.1`��-..'-;
WS-fV:NSW _
Not Evaluated `.:^"._ ';::
-:: --�.
Jordan Lake Rules`.
Cae2 Fear
Panther Creek _-- _.
16.41-1.17-3 -- -. -.--
WS-IV;NSW `
Not Evaluated= - :-Y .:-
.-'. --: :.
Jordan Lake Rules; -j= "• -` " - - i- .r-
'. -�- : `-._. -".
Cam -Fear .;= -'
Morris Branch- : >,
16.41-1-17-3-1. ;,
WS-W NSW -:
Not Evaluated-'.
Jordan Lake Rules: _ - ' ' ' ..- ". • . ,
a.w ., ' = x ; .. . -
Cafe Fearer ; :»
Na .Branch - .-
16-41-1-17-3-2-
WS-IV,NSW -
Not Evaluated: - - -
-- - -
l
Jordan Lake Rules- - -
- -
Fear
Ind an Creek'- . T
18-41-1-t8 (1". ^V ':.
WS N;NSW -
Not Evaluated :r = ' ..- _
- ` .' =Jordan
take Rules
C Fear':
White Oak Creek
1641 6 (0.3) -
WS V:NSW ,
Partially SupjLortbN
No! Rated -
Jordan Lake Rules
Cape Fear'-
Badhelor Branch
16 41-fr2.(1)
WS-N;NSW
Not Evaluated p.- -
w.
Jordan Lake Rules
Cam Fear
Bachelor Branch
16-41-6-2 2)
WS-IV;NSW i_
Not Evaluated
Jordan Lake Rules
Cape Fear,
Swift Creek
27-43- 1
WS•III;NSW
Not Supporting
Im ired
Swift Creek Land Management Plan
agriculture; urban runoff; land development
Neuse
Mace or Downs Lake
27-43-2.2
W S-IIt;NSW
Not Evaluated
Swift Creek Land Management Plan
Neuse
Re en Park Lake
27-43-2.5
WS-III;NSW
Not Evaluated
Swift Creek Land Management Plan
Nouse
Lonq Branch
27-43-2.8
WS-11I;NSW
Not Evaluated
Swift Creek Land Management Plan
Neuse
Lynn Branch
27-43-3
WSdII;NSW
Not Evaluated
Swift Creek Land Management Plan
Neuse
Speight Branch
27-43-3.5
WS-1II;NSW
Not Evaluated
Swift Creek Land Management Plan
Neuse
Dutchman Branch
27.434.5
WS-III;NSW
Not Evaluated
Swift Creek Land Management Plan
Neuse
Middle Creek _
—
27-43-15 1) - -- -
C;NSW - "-
NotRated--.-- — - '"
Impaired :
low flow stream, zinc and turbid =
Neese
Roc Branch
27-43-15-4.5 ..'
C;NSW
S rt Threatened -
low flow stream
Ne Se
Carnp Branch.
27 4&15 5
C;NSW.- , ".
Supwrt Threatened .`
1ow flow stream
Neuse
Walnut Creek
27-34-(1)
C;NSW
Supporting;
urban stream
Neuse
Crabtree Creek
27-33- 1)
C;NSW
Not S ri
Impaired
wastewater, new deve ent, PCB
urban rtmoff; land deve ent
Neuse
Turkey Creek
27-33-2
O;NSW
Not Evaluated
Neuse
Coles Branch
27-33-3
C;NSW
Not Evaluated
Neuse
South Fork Coles Branch
27.33-3-1
C:NSW
Not Evaluated
Neuse
Crabtree Creek
27-33 3.5
B;NSW
Not Supportinq
ISupPortingwastewater;
now development
urban runoff: land development
Neuse
Brier Creek
27.33-4
C;NSW
Support Threatened
Neuse
StitrW iron Creek
27-33-4-2
C;NSW
Support Threatened
Neuse
Black Crock
27-33-5
C:NSW
Partial S rt'
Im ired
habitat urt irment
urban fur
Neese
Re Creek
27-33-8
B;NSW
Not Evaluated
Not Rated
Neese

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
BMP
Measurable Goals.
YR-.
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3,
4
5
Position/Part
1
Develop an multiyear
Prepare multiyear communications plan. Include in Plan
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
communications plan
the BMPs, schedule, targeted audiences, messages,
Analyst
strategies, activities, and measurable goals.
Summarize plan and implementation progress in each
annual report.
2
Informational Website
Maintain a stormwater information page for the Town's
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
existing internet website. Post brochures and provide
Analyst
information on water quality, stormwater pollutants and
ways to minimize them, municipal stormwater projects
and activities. Also provide contacts for reporting and
questions.
3
Information for homeowners
Develop a stormwater information tip for placement
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
each quarter in the Town's utility bill publication "BUD".
Analyst
Tips will target a specific stormwater problem and how
citizens can reduce their impacts.
4
Newspaper advertising
Utilize the Town's Conservation Corner in the Cary
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
News to place stormwater tips. Place tips at least four
Analyst
times per year. Report annually on number of ads
laced, newspapers used, and targeted pollutant.
4
Mass media campaign
Work with TJCOG (CWEP) to develop mass media
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
campaign messages for use on regional TV stations,
Analyst
local government cable channel, and regional radio.
Target message about the importance of clean water
and how stormwater gets dirty. Give tips on reducing
pollution. Identify target audience and track the number
of time shown, report annually,
4
Block Leader program
Distribute brochures and other information peices to
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
citizens via their block leaders. Include information on
Analyst
steps to reduce pollution sources including proper
disposal of used oil and toxic materials, public reporting
of illicit discharges and awareness of nutrient and fecal
coliform issues.
5
Special Events
Participate in at least 2 local festivals annually by
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
staffing a booth and report annually on event and
Analyst
messages provided. Provide messages on the
importance of clean water and on specific activities that
can be carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
Events may include but are not necessarily limited to
the Town's annual Lazy Days and Spring Days (Earth
Da) celebrations.
Town of Cary NPDES Phase 11 Permit Application

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
BMP
Measurable Goals` _
YR°
YR°
2
-YR
3
YR
4
YR«
'5
Responsible '
Position/Party
6
Presentations for Schools
'Develop age -specific educational information for use in
X
x
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
schools and for presentations to school age children
Analyst
based on the statewide curriculum. Incorporate
information into the water conservation program.
8
Business Outreach Program
Coordinate with the Cary Chamber of Commerce to
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
develop and conduct an educational campaign to inform
Analyst
businesses on illicit discharges, reporting, improper
waste disposal, sources of nutrient and fecal coliform
loading and actions they can take to minimize them.
Town of Cary NPDES Phase 11 Permit Application

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
2. Public Involvement Program BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals.
YR.
' YR
YR'
YR
YR
Responsible
-
1
2
.3
4
5
Position/Party
1
Storm drain stenciling
Stencil 5% of Town each year, measured in square
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
miles of community. Assign volunteers to area selected
Analyst
and have leader complete summary report on sections
finished. Report annually on amount of community
completed.
2
Speakers Bureau
Maintain speakers list, provide with a report format to
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
collect information of events attended, name of group,
Analyst
date, time and location. Provide with topics based on
targeted messages in coordination with Education
Program. Report annually by summarizing number of
events and topics covered.
3
Communications "hotline"
Manage a database of calls received, including date,
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
time, person calling, contact information, disposition of
Analyst
call. Report annually on number of calls received, topics
covered and a summary of the disposition of the calls.
4
Citizen surveys
Conduct research on target stormwater education and
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
management efforts. Methods to be used may include
Analyst
but are not necessarily limited to web polls, telephone
surveys and focus groups. Cary conducts a town wide
survey once eve two years.
Town Council's Environmental
Meet at least once a year with the Town's standing
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
Adviosry Board
board. Focus committee on targeted pollution
Analyst 1 PIO
programs of concern. Report annually on number of
meetings and subjects covered.
6
"Adopt a Stream" program
Work with the Town's existing Spruce program to
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
incorporate streams into the Adopt a Spot program.
Analyst 1 Volunteer
Track volunteers, groups by name, project, activities
Coordinator Public Works
completed, contact information, and have group
prepare a summary report of activities each year.
Report on program, providing amount of miles cleaned,
pounds of debris removed, and frequency of activities in
annual report.
Town of Cary NPDES Phase 11 Permit Application

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
3, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP Summary Table
`.
BMP ., ­,
Measurable Goals 1
YR `
'YR
'YR—
° Responsible ,
1
2 °.
fYR_]:YR
. 3
4
5
Position/Kart
1
Legal Authority
Amend when needed existing ordinance on illicit
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
detection, right of entry, prohibition of certain
Analyst
discharges, enforcement actions and penalties for
dumping, spills, and willful illicit connections.
2
Stormwater Infrastructure
The Town currently has a GIS layer of storm drain pipes
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
Inventory
and inlets. Detailed mapping of the storm drainage
Analyst
system began in 2002 to meet requirements of the
Neuse Stormwater Rules. At least 10% of theTown will
be mapped annually with completion of the Town
occuring by 2012. The map will note outfalls and
receiving body of water for each outfall, Report
annually on progress.
3
Database tracking system
Develop a database tracking system for tracking citizen
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
complaints and requests. All complaints will be logged
Analyst
including information on follow-up and geographical
location of illegal discharge or spill. GIS will be used to
track "hotspots".
4
Chemical testing of outfalls
Inspect 10% of community annually during dry weather
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
conditions (i.e., hasn't' rained in 72 hours) and test
Analyst
flows found at discharge points. Create database of
outfalls, inspection date, chemical tests conducted,
findings and follow up procedures. Report on number
and actions taken in each annual report.
5
Direct Mail
Create and distribute letters targeting business owners.
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
The letter shall inform business owners of the illegal
Analyst
discharge ordinance and inform them of potential
inspection. At a minimum letters shall target
landscapers, painting companies, carpet cleaners,
automotive businesses and restaurants.
6
Inspection 1 Training Program
Town staff will be cross -trained to recognize and report
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
illegal discharges. Staff to be trained include code
Analyst
enforcement officers, inspectors and police & fire
personnel. Provide materials through Human
Resources to train employees in organization on illicit
connections and how to recognize them
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APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
BMP
Measurable Goals-
Y.R..YR
YR
. YR
. YR
Responsible
'
1
2
3 1
4-
5
PositionlPart
7
Fact Sheets
Develop fact sheets on illicit connections and spill
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
management. Provide to Inspections & Permits and
Analyst
Fire Department for distribution to businesses. Prepare
fact sheets for commercial property managers,
restaurant owner/operators, and automotive
businesses. Make available to general public via the
Town's Web site. Note date completed and number of
copies placed for distribution.
8
On -site Wastewater Systems
Coordinate with local health department on failing septic
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Program
systems, locating problem areas in the system map.
Analyst
Provide information on septic system inspection and
maintenance on Town's web site. Distribute information
to homeowners association in areas outside sewer
service. Note date of distribution and number of copies
placed.
9
Evaluate on -site wastewater
Implement a program that will require evaluation of
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
system policies and procedures
septic systems by the Wake County EHD, or a
Supervisor 1 Stormwater
contractor certified by Wake County, at the time of
Program Analyst
property sale. For additions with existing OSWW,
require an evaluation of the septic system by the Wake
County EHD prior to the Town signing off for the
building permit.
Town of Cary NPDES Phase I! Permit Application

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
4. Construction Site Program BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR .
YR .
YR ,
,Responsible '.
1
.2
3:
4
5
Position/Partyy
1
Legal Authority
Review /amend existing erosion control ordinance as
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
needed to improve sediment and erosion control
Supervisor
program and comply with Neuse Rules and Phase II
requirements.
2
Plan review
Reviews site plans for all new development with
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
disturbed area greater than 12,000 square feet. All site
Supervisor
plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with
sedimentation and soil erosion, storm water, and flood
plain management ordinances and state laws. Reviews
storm drainage systems to ensure they meet the design
and Town criteria-
3
Pre -construction Meetings
Meet with site development personnel to review plans
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
and implementation schedules for each development
Supervisor / Engineering
project. Review plan revisions as needed.
Stormwater Technicians
4
Inspection Program
Inspect all construction sites greater than 12,000
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
square feet of disturbed area to ensure that grading and
Supervisor / Engineering
construction operations comply with the erosion control
Stormwater Technicians
and sedimentation control ordinance. Make on -site
visits to construction sites during the construction
process to ensure proper measures for compliance-,
check grade, soil barriers, tree protection fence,
impoundment structures, and other features. Verify that
the erosion control measures an the approved plan are
properly installed and function as designed. Inspect all
sing4e family residences for SM Fence and Residential
Construction Entrance (S-100) prior to footing
inspection.
6
Local program meetings
Attend quarterly local program meetings to stay abreast
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
of State regulations and share information with other
Supervisor
locally delegated sediment & erosion programs in the
region.
7
Town projects
Inspect Town Projects upon request to ensure
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
compliance with state approved erosion control plan.
Supervisor
8
Contractor Education
Provide one training event each year. Document
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
training program for site operators providing numbers of
Supervisor
training events held and number of site operators
trained each year.
9
Coordination of NPDES permitted
Provide contractors with NPDES permit requirements
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
sites
with construction sites greater than 1 acre of
Supervisor I Engineering
disturbance.
Stormwater Technicians
Town of Cary NPDES Phase 11 Permit Application

APPENDIX B-. BMPs and Measurable Goals
BMP
Measurable Goals �.
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5.
PasitionlPart
10
Standard specifications for BMPs
Revise / amend standard specifications for sediment
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
and erosion control BMPs as needed
Supervisor / Stormwater
Program Analyst
Town of Cary NPDES Phase Il Permit Application

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
5. Post Construction Runoff Control Program BMP Summary Table
.. ..
BMP
Measurable'Goals` <. F
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YR.
YR" I
YR'
YR
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2
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PasitiorilPart
1
Legal Authority
Review /amend existing stormwater ordinances for new
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
development as needed to comply with Neuse Rules,
Supervisor/ Stormwater
Jordan Lake Rules and Phase II requirements
Program Analyst
2
Plan review
Reviews site plans for all new development with
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
disturbed area greater than 12,000 square feet. All site
Supervisor
plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with Neuse
stormwater rules, Jordan Lake rules, watershed water
supply regulations, NPDES Phase II requirements and
small area plan stormwater requirements as applicable.
Review all water quality and quantity BMP designs to
ensure they are effective.
3
BMP documentation
Ensure that BMP documentation requirements are
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
provided to contractors and owners during the
Supervisor
preconstruction meetings and are met prior to final
occupancy,
4
Inspection Program
Inspect all construction sites greater than 12,000
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
square feet of disturbed area verify that the Best
Supervisor
Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality and
quantity control on the approved plan are properly
installed and function as designed.
5
Database tracking system
Track each project by spreadsheet. Data tracked
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
includes project area, nitrogen loading, buydown
Supervisor
payments,
6
BMP Inspections
Conduct annual inspection of Stormwater Best
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
Management Practices to ensure proper operations &
Supervisor 1
maintenance. Correspond with responsible party to
Environmental Specialist
request corrective actions.
7
Local program meetings
Attend local program meetings to stay abreast of State
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
regulations and share information with other locally
Supervisor/ Engineering
delegated stormwater programs in the region.
Stormwater. Technicians
8
Town protects
Inspect Town Projects upon request to ensure
X
X
X
X
X
Erosion Control
compliance with stormwater regulations.
Supervisor
Town of Cary NPDES Phase I! Permit Application

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
BMP
Measurable, Goals
YR
J-YR
I YR
J.YR
J,YRI�
Responsible
3
2
3
4
5Position/Part
9
Standard specifications for BMPs
Revise 1 amend standard specifications for stormwater
Erosion Control
BMPs as needed
I
I I
Supervisor
Town of Cary NPDES Phase 11 Permit Application

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
6. Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention BMP Summary Table
BMP '.
Measurable Goals -1 . ... I M ' - ,
YR"
'YR
YR—
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1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part -
1
Environmental Audit
Perform environmental audits at priority sites annually.
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director/
Prioritize recommendations as each audit is completed
Stormwater Staff
and initiate recommendations in the fiscal year following
the audit, except where any extreme hazard or potential
human risk is identified. High hazards will be addressed
immediately upon identification. Report annually on
progress toward meeting recommendations. Objective
is to reduce pollutant loading from municipal sites.
3
Train all PWUT Staff
Educate all employees on clean water issues and on
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director i
workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
Stormwater Staff
pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program annually
and report on number of employees trained and
subjects covered.
4
Train Stormwater Maintenance
Provide training to all employees who maintain the
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
Staff
drainage system with a focus on fioatable, grit,
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the
drainage system. Report annually on number of
employees trained and subjects covered.
5
Train Buildings & Grounds staff
Provide training to all employees who manage and
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
apply chemicals to address safe storage, application
and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training
annually throughout the permit. Report on number of
employees trained and subjects covered.
5
Inspect Vehicle Washing and
Annually inspect vehicle washing and fueling operations
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
Fueling Operations
to ensure that they are in good working order and that
they minimize exposure of stormwater to chemicals,
fuels, and other liquids. Document findings and actions
taken to address any problems identified. Report on
finding in annual permit report.
6
Inspect materials storage areas
Inspect material storage facilities and establish priorities
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
for addressing issues identified. Address corrective
activity within 24 months of inspection. Report on
number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in
each annual report.
7
Inspect salt storage facility and
Inspect salt storage facility and application equipment
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director/
evaluate snow/ice management
annually to identify and eliminate exposure to
Stormwater Staff
program
stormwater and/or ineffective 1 inappropriate
application. In year 3, evaluate current snow and ice
management program and ensure that effective
measures are in place to minimize contamination
Town of Cary NPDES Phase 11 Permit Application 10

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
BMP
Measurable Goals _
YR
YR.
YR
YR •
YR
Responsible
1.
2
3
4 _
5
Position/Part
Identify problems and address when found. Report
annually on inspections and resulting actions
8
Develop standard operating
Develop standard operating procedures for various
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director /
procedures
facilities and/or operations such as,street sweeping
Stormwater Staff
activities and parking lot (garage) maintenance
activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of
pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved.
Annually report on facilities and/or operations targeted
and results of activities.
9
Evaluate solid waste collection
Evaluate solid waste collection practices (including leaf
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director/
procedures
pick up) to determine if procedures or equipment
Stormwater Staff
adjustments need to be made to address potential for
pollution of stormwater. Focus on issues such as spills
in the street, hydraulic hose ruptures, customer storage
practices. Report on findings and any workplan that
develops as a result.
10
Evaluate spill response
Evaluate current spill response practices and determine
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director/
if adjustments are needed to reduce the risk of polluting
Stormwater Staff
bodies of water (streams, ponds, lakes, ocean).
Implement recommended changes in Year 5 and report
on findings and strategies in annual reports.
11
Evaluate oil recycling program
Evaluate existing or potential for a new used oil
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
recycling program. Implement new program or make
changes to existing program in Year 5. Report annually
on program, including amount recycled and
adjustments made as needed.
12
Maintain hazardous chemical
Maintain inventory of hazardous chemicals and other
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
inventory
potentially hazardous materials and ensure that limited
but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to minimize
risk of spill or contamination of stormwater. Conduct
research on alternative products to reduce risk of
surface water contamination. Document findings and
actions taken in annual report.
13
Evaluate sanitary sewer and water
Evaluate sanitary sewer and water supply maintenance
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director/
supply maintenance programs
activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of
Stormwater Staff
pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved.
Revise procedures as needed to minimize pollutant
loading. Track cross connections found and eliminated.
Town of Cary NPDES Phase 11 Permit Application 11

APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
BMP .
Measurable' Goals
YR
1 =
YR
2
YR•
43:
YR;
�4
YR
5
-Responsible" '
Position/Party
14
Evaluate road construction and
Evaluate road construction and maintenance activities
X
X
X
X
X
Engineering Director/
maintenance practices
to ensure that the greatest reduction of pollutant loading
Stormwater Staff
to stormwater that can be achieved. Revise procedures
as needed to minimize pollutant loading.
15
Evaluate stormwater maintenance
Develop a proactive inspections and maintenance
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director/
programs
program for stormwater structures within the ROW.
Stormwater Staff
Town of Cary NPDES Phase // Permit Application 12

Appendix C: `['own of Cary Land Development Ordinance
Chapter 3.
Review and Approval Procedures
3.12 DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD HAZARD AREA
3.12.1 Stormwater Services Manager
3.12.2 Permit and Approval Requirements
(A) Compliance Required
(B) Development Requiring Other Forms of Town Approval
(C) Development Requiring No Other Forms of Town Approval; Floodplain
Development Permit Required
(D) Additional Requirement for Non -Residential Structures Located within the Flood
Hazard Area
3.12.3 Approval Procedure
3.12.4 Appeals
3.13 GRADING PERMITS
3.13.1 Purpose and Scope
(A) Applicability
(B) Exemptions from All Grading Standards and Permit Requirements
(C) Exemptions from Grading Permit Requirements
3.13.2 Application Requirements
3.13.3 Review and Approval
3.13.4 Approval Criteria
3.13.5 Effect of Approval; Certificate of Erosion Control Compliance
3.13.6 Responsibility for Maintenance and Additional Erosion Control Measures
3.13.7 Changes to Approved Erosion Control Plans
(A) Changes Initiated by Department
(B) Changes Initiated by Applicant
Chapter 4
Overlay Districts
4.4.6 Watershed Protection Overlay
(A) Purpose and Intent
(B) Applicability
(C) Procedures for Development Approval
(D) Overview of High Density and Low Density Development Options
(E) Restrictions on Allowed Uses
(F) Limitations on Impervious Surface Area and Density
(G) Engineered Stormwater Control Structures
(H) Clustered Development Option
(1) Modifications and Variances
(J) ViolationsChapter 14.
Chapter 7
Development and Design Standards
7.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.1.1
Purposes
7.1.2
Applicability
7.1.3
Pre -Application Conference

Appendix C: Town of Cary Land Development Ordinance
7.1.4 Community Appearance and Related Documents
7.1.5 Limitations on Site Disturbance
(A) Limits of Disturbance
(B) Limited Disturbance or Construction Outside Limits of Disturbance
7.2.14 Urban Transition Buffer Regulations
(A) The Purpose and Intent of Urban Transition Buffers
(B) Establishing General Urban Transition Buffers
(C) Establishing Specialized Urban Transition Buffers
(D) Overlap or Conflict between Urban Transition Buffers established by the Town and
buffers established by State of North Carolina or Federal Regulations
(E) Activities Prohibited and Permitted in Urban Transition Buffers
(F) Description of Buffers on Site and/or Subdivision Plans
(G) Exclusion of Urban Transition Buffer from Lots
(H) Modification of Urban Transition Buffers as part of Approving Development Plans
(1) Variances
7.3 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
7.3.1 Purpose
7.3.2 Nutrient Reduction Requirements
(A) Nitrogen Control Plan Required
(B) Exemptions
(C) Calculation of Nitrogen Export
(D) Nitrogen Export Standards
7.3.3 Peak Runoff Control
(A) Calculation of Peak Flow
(B) Exceptions to Peak Flow Control
(C) Downstream Impact Analysis
7.3.4 Allowable Best Management Practices
7.3.5 Maintenance of Best Management Practices
7.3.6 Illegal Discharges to the Storm Sewer System
(A) Purpose
(B) Applicability
(C) Responsibility for Administration
(D) Compatibility with other Regulations
(E) Severability
(F) Ultimate Responsibility
(G) Discharge Prohibitions
(H) Watercourse Protection
(1) Industrial or Construction Activity Discharges
(J) Compliance Monitoring
(K) Requirement to Prevent, Control, and Reduce Stormwater Pollutants by the Use of Best
Management Practices
(L) Notification of Spills
(M) Violations, Enforcement, and Penalties
(N) Appeal of Notice of Violation
(0) Enforcement Measures After Appeal
(P) Cost of Abatement of the Violation
(Q) Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance
(R) Remedies Not Exclusive Part 3. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Stream and
Wetland Protection

Appendix C: Town of Cary Laird Developnient Ordinance
7.4 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
7.4.1 Purposes
7.4.2 Permit and Approval Requirements
7.4.3 General Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standards
(A) Conveyance Channels
(B) Slopes Left Exposed
(C) Design Requirements
(D) Protective Cover Required
(E) Activity Near Watercourse
(F) Protection During Construction
(G) Limits on Single -Family Lot Grading
(H) Limit on Grading Area for Medium Density Residential Developments
(1) Installation of Required Landscape After Grading
(J )Compliance with Town Manual
7.4.4 Basic Control Objectives for Erosion Control Plans
(A) Identify Especially Vulnerable Areas
(B) Limit Time of Exposure
(C) Limit Exposed Area
(D) Control Surface Water
(E) Control Sedimentation
(F) Manage Stormwater Runoff
7.4.5 Borrow and Waste Areas
7.4.6 Access and Haul Roads
7.4.7 Operations in Lakes or Natural Watercourses Part 6. Stormwater Management Plan for
New Development
7.5 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
7.5.1 Purpose
7.5.2 Applicability
(A) Purpose
(B) Exemptions
7.5.3 Development Restrictions and Related Standards In and Near Special Flood Hazard Areas
and Future Conditions Flood Hazard Areas
(A) Establishment of Floodplain Development Permit
(B) Development Restrictions
(C) Development Standards
(D) Additional Development Standards and Restrictions for Areas with Established Base
Flood Elevation Data
(E) Application Requirements
(F) Additions/Improvements
(G) Additionslimprovements to Pre -FIRM Structures
(H) Accessory Structures
7.5.4 Limitations on Encroachments in Floodways and Non -Encroachment Areas
7.5.5 Standards for Streams without Established Base Flood Elevations
7.5.6 Cross Drainage Area Standards and Restrictions
7.5.7 Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes
7.5.8 Special Requirements for Development Proposals Requiring Site and/or Subdivision Plan
Approval

Appendix C: Town of Cary [,and Development Ordinance
Chapter 11 Enforcement
11.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1.1 Purpose
11.1.2 Compliance Required
11.1.3 Liability for Violations
11.1.4 Each Day a Separate Violation
11.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT AND APPEALS
11.2.1 Primary Responsibility
11.2.2 General Appeals of Enforcement Decisions
(A) Appeals of Building Permit Issues
(B) Appeals of Civil Penalties
(C) Appeal of Stop Work Orders
(D) Appeal of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Decisions
11.2.3 Inspections
11.3 VIOLATIONS
11.3.1 Activities Inconsistent with Ordinance
11.3.2 Land Disturbing Activities Inconsistent with Ordinance
11.3.3 Nonconformities Inconsistent with Ordinance
11.3.4 Increasing Intensity or Density of Use
11.3.5 Making Lots, Setbacks, Buffers, or Open Space Nonconforming
11.3.6 Activities Inconsistent with Conditions of Plan Approval or Permit
11.3.7 Failure to Remove Signs
11.4 REMEDIES AND PENALTIES
11.4.1 Deny or Withhold Permits
11.4.2 Revoke Permits
11.4.3 Civil Penalties
11.4.4 Criminal Penalties
11.4.5 Restoration of Disturbed Areas
11.4.6 Stop Work Orders for Ordinance Violations and Related Procedures
11.4.7 Remedies Cumulative
11.4.8 Clear Cutting of Trees
11.5ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
11.5.1 Notice of Violation Procedure
(A) Notice Required Before Penalty
(B) Notice of Violation and Opportunity to Cure
(C) Written Notice
(D) Content of Written Notice
(E) Extension of Time to Cure
(F) Corrective Action Taken
11.5.2 Citation Procedure
(A) Citation for Violation
(B) Content of Citation
(C) Corrective Action Required
(D) Action for Recovery of Penalty
11.5.3 Summary Removal of Dangerous Signs or Structures
11.5.4 Injunctive Relief and Other Remedies
11.5.5 Private Civil Relief for Violation of Sedimentation and Erosion Control Standards