NCS000436_APPLICATION_20101205

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
M54 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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DOC TYPE
❑FINAL PERMIT
❑ /ANNUAL REPORT.
O/APPLICATION
❑ COMPLIANCE
❑ OTHER
DOC DATE
❑ �6 L O L
YYYYMMDD

Stormwater Management
Program Assessment
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604

City of Thomasville
Permit Number: NCS000436
County: Davidson
Background Information
swiaooia APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
Report Number: NCS000436_2010
Region: Winston-Salem 2010
SW100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage
City of Thomasville
sw,000so�dunsdictlonal Area (square'miles) . �, f G A F �{
SW100070 Population Permanent
27364
swt000eo Population Seasonal (ifav8ilab16)
AL
t H i + r ra V2
swiooiia RPE 1 MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
sw,00130 River Basin(s)
Yadkin - Pee Dee
sw,oaiw Residential
59.9
sw,00,ao Industrial
9.3
sw1002lo Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels?
Yes
Comments: In Progress
swlD0260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
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sw10O 70 "Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource
contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you -locate the information you. need. Storm
water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water
resources they are intended to protect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's
receiving -waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters.'You should also know
the various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete
a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts
listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. "
Sw100260 River Basin
swl=83 Program 1
swloo2go Receiving Stream Name
Hamby Creek
Comments: For a complete listing of the streams, see the Stormwater Management Plan,
T Stream Segment
12=119-7-4
Water Quality Classification
C
sw100320 Use Support Rating
TMDL
No
1 Program 2-
Receiving Stream Name
North Hamby Creek
Stream `Segment
12-119-7-4-1
Water Quality Classification
C
5 Use Support Rating
TMDL
No
r Program 3
Receiving Stream Name
Hanks Branch
a Stream Segment
12=119-7-3-1
SW10033A Water Quality Classification
C
SWI00338 Use Support Rating
TMDL
No
sw100330 Program 4
sw10033E Receiving Stream Name
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Jimmys Creek
SW,0033F Stream Segment
12-119-7-4-2
sw10033G Water Quality Classification
C
TMDL
No
sw,00mo Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
No
sw,0035o Local Water Supply Watershed Program
No
I
,0038o Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
Yes
CAMA Land Use Plan
No
sw,00aoo Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4
jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map.
Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an
unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body.
sw,0044o River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm
sw,00aso Stream Index Numbers: http:/th2o.enr.state.nc.usthims/Reports/reportsWB.htmi
swioo4so Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI
sw,00470 Basinwide Water Quality Plans: httpa/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.htmi
SW100480 303(d) List: http://h2a.enr.state.nc-us/mtu/download.html
Sw100490 CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting)
swiaosoo Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity?
No
sw,00s,o If so, provide the name of that entity:
NA
Other Entity
NA
Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees?
—No
RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
sw1oo580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations?
YeS
sw,00sso If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
swmoeoo Name of Entity
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PTCOG
5w100610 Element they will implement
Education, Outreach, Public Tnvolvement, & Participation
sw,0062o Contact Person
E_Elizabetli Jernigan - - - .,.__....---•—
sw11)u63u Contact Address
2216 west Meadowview Rd Suite 201 Greensboro, NC 27407
swloow. Contact Telephone Number
336-394-4950
sw10065o Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities?
Yes
sw100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee
NCS0021112
NCG110094
Sw100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
sw100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
SWI00940 ,Name
Morgan Huffman
sw'00950 Title
Public Services Director
sw,009wo Street Address
10 Salem St Thomasville, NC 27361"
PO Box
368
sw100980 City
Thomasville
State
North Carolina
r w-a 000 Zip
27360
Telephone
336-475-4220
sw101020 Fax
336-475-4283_
Sw101030 E-Mail
[e-mail]
r 101040 " Permittee's Website"
http://www.ci.thomasville.nc.us
BMPs
sw,oiow Do you plan to add any new BMPs?
No
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SWI01070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs?
No
sw101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new
or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets.
Co -Permitting Information
sw101570 Contract Operations
SW101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities,
Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right -a -ways, GIS
Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste)?i
Yes
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
sw,04190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
sw,042m. Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to
,SW104220)
Yes
sw,04210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR
Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements
of the Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing
one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger
common plan of development.
sw,04= Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for
private development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300)
Not Applicable
Comments: Relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Reasources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control
Program. ,
Sw104230 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control
permit, issued by local government?
Not Applicable
sw104250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local
government?
Not Applicable
sw104260 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report unresolved concerns to the local government?
Not Applicable
sw164270 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local govemment?
Not Applicable -
sw10430o Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment
Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW104450)
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Yes
Comments: Relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Reasources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control
Program.
SWUM Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,
the frequency.of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and -the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Not Applicable
SW10432o Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and
why the permittee chose that mechanism?
Not Applicable
sw104330 lf,permitlee needs to develop this: mechanism, the permittee's plan'should describe the plan and a
schedule to do so.
SW10434o Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans,
which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts?
Yes
sw1043m The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee
will identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated
number and percentage of sites ,that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed.
sw104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with
the permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and
enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance?
Not Applicable
sw104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the
permittee will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary penalties (such a stop
work orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance.
5W1043ao Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection?
Not Applicable
sw104436Does theStormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion
and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water
quality impacts?
Not Applicable
SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to control waste such
as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the
construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality?
Not Applicable
sw'0a4e0 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of
observed erosion and sedimentation problems?
Yes
SW10446o Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the
procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other
timely follow-up action. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR,
Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
SW104470 Staff. Training and Certification
SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff.
Q
SW104490 The number of trained staff inspectors. ;
0
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sw,o45oo The number of certified staff inspectors.
0
5w104520 Inspection and Enforcement
3w104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre.
0
3w104eeo The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken.
no
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
sw1o3190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
SWI03200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
sw103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the
location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters?
Yes
bwi03260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas?
Yes
SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams?
Yes
M032N Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls?
Yes
sw103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls.
394
WONoo Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes?
Yes
SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural
BMPs?
Yes
M03m Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs?
1`0
swt03330 Percent of outfall mapping complete.
100
3WI0334o Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the
permittee chose that mechanism?
Yes
SWI03350 Does the stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate
enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other
regulatory mechanism) is implemented?
Yes
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sw1o33so Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit
discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills?
Yes
SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls
and, at a minimum, must address the following:
sw103380 Procedures for locating priority areas.
SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will
use to detect the location of the source.
sw1o3w Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge.
sw,oaalo Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges.
sw103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water
discharges or -flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of
pollutants to the permitteenulls small M94:
Yes
landscape irrigation;
swim"o waterline flushing;
diverted stream flows;
uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; ,
sw103470 discharges from potable water sources;
sw1034W air. conditioning condensate (commercial/residential); - -
springs;
1035W footing drains; - - -
smw5lo residential and charity car washing;
sw10352o dechlodnated swimming pooldischarges; "
rising groundwaters;
sw103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
foundation drains;
sw103%0 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200);
sw1o3570 Water from crawl space pumps;
Sw103580 lawn watering;
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SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
sw,03600 street wash water;
sw,03610 flows from emergency fire fighting.
sw103e20 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water
discharges that will not be addressed as illicit discharges.
swiO3e30 These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available to
the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System,
because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing
these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity
to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs).
swiDwAo Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on
discharges and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to
be contributing significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4?
Yes
SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does
the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the
general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste?
Yes
SWI03700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the
public to report illicit discharges?
Yes
Comments: The City maintains a cuslorner service hotline and the PTCOG-SW SMART website provides an
online reporting form.
SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system?
Yes
sw10372o Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program?
Yes
SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other
educational material development and distribution?
Yes
SWI03740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with
the Health Department?
Yes
SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets
and outfalls?
Yes
sw,o37so Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate
illicit discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers?
Yes
sw,037-ro Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer
system?
Not Applicable
swio37ea Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program?
Yes
swimem Identifying Illicit Connections
sw,oww The number of sites prioritized for inspection.
2
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SW103970 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens.
0
J The number of illicit connections. found.
—1
SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
1
SW1039oo The number of illicit connection referrals.
0
SW103910 Illegal Dumping
swiwsw The number of; illegal dumps reported by citizens.
2
SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps.
0
sw1o39so The number of illegal dump or sit -out dean -ups completed.
2
SW103970 industrial or Business Connections
o The number of dry weather testsfinspections completed.
sw103990 The number of high -risk connections prioritized.
D
sw1o4ow The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses.
0
sw104010 The number of illicit connections found.
1
Recreational Sewage
sw104040 The number of pump -out stations,
31
SW104050 The number of no -discharge areas created.
0
o The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and attematives.
—0
SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping.
0
r lu4mo. The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action.
0
SWOON Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
swlo41oo The number of overflows reported.
F_50
sw104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections.
50
sw,omm The number of sites repaired.
Comments: 7 repaired physically. Other overflows caused. by blockages, extreme weather, and 111.
o Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System
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r 10414o The number of rerouted connections.
0
swloalso The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed.
0
swl04160 The number of unwarranted connections reported.
sw104170 The number of unwarranted connections found.
0
swloalaa The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced.
0
Information specifically regarding the permit
sw101460 Permitting Information
swlougo Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the
responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization?
Yes
Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
swl070so Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
F -Adopted
SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control
Not Applicable
swl07080 Post -Development Stormwater Management
Adopted
sw107090 Stormwater Ordinance
Not Applicable
sw107100 Unified Development Ordinance
Not Applicable
sw107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance
Adopted
sw107120 Other:
Not Applicable
SW107130 Other:
Not Applicable
sw107140 Other:
r Not App icable
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
sw105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
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sw1067eo Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?.
Yes
SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted
by this operation and maintenance program?
Yes
sw,067e0 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permitlee owns or operates that are k
subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm
water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4, including the
permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility.
sw105790 Municipal Operations include:
SW105WD Transfer Station
No
Fleet Maintenance
Yes
swimm Airport
No
sw1omm Animal Shelters
No
sw10584o Waste Water Tr
Yes
sw,oseso Water Plants
Yes
sw,oseso Construction Debris Site
No
sw10587o Transit Authority
No
sw,oseao Public Works Operations
Yes
SW105890 Prisons
No
sw,059w Emergency Service Facilities
Yes
Fire Stations
Yes
sw,o5920 Landfills
No
Schools
Yes
sw,o5w Parks
Yes
Waste Recycling Centers
No
sw,0.5960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Yes '
sw,05970 Vehicle Wash Operations
Yes
swios9eo Pump Stations or Lift Stations
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Yes
SWI05990 Other:
NA
sw1owN In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping
procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any govemment employee training
program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park
and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances,
and storm water system maintenance?
Yes
swlosolo Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the
permittee plans to use?
Yes
sw,ososo Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules,
and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the
permittee's MS4?
Yes
SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper
disposal of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations,
including dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris?
Yes
swID6110 Industrial Activities
swi06120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater
permit owned and operated by the permittee?
Yes
sw,om,so Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring
reports required.by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions
at the facilities.
Yes
sw,oe,eo Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program?
Yes
sw,o617o Does the permittee have a street sweeping program?
Yes
sw,os,so Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches?
Yes
Comments: As needed basis.
Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use
Yes
Comments: Fertllizer and pesticides used by City employees will be performed by personel trained in proper
application_
sw106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities?
Yes
sw,o62lo City Facilities Inspections
sw106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas?
Yes
sw,o623o Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers,
pesticides and other chemicals)?
Yes
SW106240 Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls?
Yes
Comments: An initial screening is preformed as part of the outfall mapping.
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sw106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts?
Yes
Comments: As part of the stormwater infrastructure inventory process.
sw10626o Does the permittee inspect swaleslditchs?
Yes
Comments: As part of the stormwater infrastructure inventory process.
SW106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates?
Yes
Comments: As part of the stormwater infrastructure inventory process.
SWI0628o Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes?
Yes
Comments: As part of the stormwater infrastructure inventory process.
sw,oszso .Does the permitteeinspect solid aedhazrddons waste managen
Not Applicable
sw106300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds?
Not Applicable
swioss,a Does the permittee inspect parking dots?
Yes
sw106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces?
Yes
swtomo The number of inspections conducted.
l i3
sw,osaoo Automobile Maintenance -
id recycling -cm
sw'osaio The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities.
25
Comments: 25 trained in prior years.
sw10642o The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards orooram.
I
ESW106410 The number of spills reported.
0
sw10644o The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -related
businesses.
a
swiossso Hazardous Materials Storage
swi06460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials.
0
SWWs47o The number of regularly inspected storage:units.
0
swiamw The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance.
0
sw'0e490 Illegal Dumping
swiossoo The number of "no dumping" signs posted.
1
sw,oss,o The number of educational materials distributed.
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f
sw10652o The number of reports of illegal dumping received.
2
I The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up.
—2
sw,ossao The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots.
2
sw,o6560 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping.
0
sw,os560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control
i The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs.
—0
sw'06580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest
management techniques.
0
T The number of classeslseminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care.
—0
SWI06610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management.
NA
Comments: 2 trained in pesticide application.
sW1oWo Parking Lot and -Street -Cleaning
sw,06630 The number of parking lots.
13
sw,06mo-The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings.
52
Comments: 18 Streets cleaned weekly.
Pet Waste
swi066so The number of dog parks.
0
Sw106670 The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed
0
The number of educational materials distributed.
-a
SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage
Sw106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program.
1
Sw106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application.
6
swlo672o The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons).
i}
Comments: Road salt is no longer used. A brine solution is used in place of road salt,
sw10673o The quantity of alternative products used (in tons).
25
Comments: 25 tons of sand and 10,000 gallons of brine solution were used.
swi06800 Spill Response and Prevention
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swiomio The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities.
3
sw'osazo The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and
other equipment.
1000's
Comments: Many procedures are performed on a daily or semi -weekly basis. 1000's are performed each year.
swi06830 The number of personnel trained in spill response.
25
Comments: 25 trained in prior years.
sw wua Tie number of regularly inspected-Kigh=rii k facilities.
Sw106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
C
swloasso Storm Drain System Cleaning
sw10687o The number of outfalls cleaned regularly.
NA
Comments: As needed basis.
sw,oseao The number of storm drains cleaned regularly.
-2900
Comments: As needed basis.
SVV106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons).
-25
sw106900 Used Oil Recycling
sw106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations.
1,300
ie9zo The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations.
2
SVV106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
25
Comments: All employees are made aware the City recycles. 25 employees were trained in the past and
recieved education materials.
sw106940 Vehicle Washing
sw10695o The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
25
Comments: 25 employees were trained in the past and recieved education materials.
swsosssa The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas.
1
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
swio4890 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
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0
swloagoo Does the Stormwater Management Plansummarize what best management practices will be used, the
frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
sw104910 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or
other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff
from new development and redevelopment projects?
Yes
prior to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will
review performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years.
Regulated public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in
their post construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements.
sw10493o Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term
operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs?
Yes
swl04e40 Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement
between the permittee and another party, such as the post -development landowners or regional
authorities.
Yes
swlowoo Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal
coliform to the maximum extent practicable?
Not Applicable
5w1,0w10 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following:
SW105020 Bioretention basins?
Yes
sw/ososo Alternative pavers?
Yes
swl05oao Buffer zones?
Yes
sw105050 Dry ponds?
Yes
swimmc) Wet ponds?
Yes
sw10500 Alternatives to curb and gutter?
Yes
SW10508o Grass swales?
Yes
swlo5oso Grassed filler strips?
Yes
sw1o51oo Green parking lots?
Yes
SWI05110 In -line storage systems?
Yes
SW105120 Infiltration basins?
Yes
SW105130 Infiltration trenches?
Yes
SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets?
Yes
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sw1os150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets?
Not'Applicable
On -lot treatment?
Yes
sw105170 Open space design?
Yes
Sand and organic filters?
Yes
swloslso Porous pavement?
Yes
sw105200 Stormwater wetlands?
Yes
sw105210Urban forestry?
Yes
sw105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department.
ensure proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic
wastewater?
Yes
swlas230Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and devetopers/builders?�'-j
Yes jl
sw105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance
SWI0527o Are annual inspection reports required -of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified -
professional?
Yes
SW105280 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities.
0
swlos2w .The number of problems that were identified and remedied.
0
SW105300 New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary
swlosa,o The number of development/redeyelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater control.
0
Comments: 6 in past.
swlo55m Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures
swloaseo Model' Practices: For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to
the post -construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater
management program, does the permittee'sPost-construction Stormwater Management Program equal
or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model
practices:
SW105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopment
projects as either a low density project or a high density project?
Yes
SW1055M Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria: '
Yes
sw105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; and,
rwMwO Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable?
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sw105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements:
Yes
sw,omzo The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre -development and
post -development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw -down time must be a
minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours;
SWI0563o All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of
total suspended solids; and
swlow4o Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All
Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
Sw105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporated
by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or
redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans?
Yes
sw1U6660 Are all built -upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters?
Yes
SW105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a
comprehensive watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management?
Yes
sw'036N:Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state
stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post -construction stormwater
management model practices identified in (a). The programs are: the Water Supply Watershed
protection programs for WS-I — WS-IV waters, the HOW and ORW waters management strategies, the
Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River
Basin Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program.
swloseso A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance
developed by the Commission, design its own post -construction practices based on the Division's
guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the
post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management.
swim7oo Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented
an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected
do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature?
Not:. Applicable
sw105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters
swio67z3 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory
mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected?
Yes
SW105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients)
management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program?
Yes
SWI05740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water
Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading
reduction requirement.
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Program Accomplishments
sw106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects
sw1o698o The number of staffed stormwater management position(s),
1
swimwc The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year.
0
sw,07000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater management
program for the reporting year.
$90,681
SWI07010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned.
1
w10702o The number of Capital Improvement Projects active.
. 1
Sw107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed.
1
sw10040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting.year.
$395,122
Public Education and Outreach
sw1ol6so Public Education and Outreach
swim7oo Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be
used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule,
And the responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
Sw161710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant
storm water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target
audiences were selected?
Yes
sw101720Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's
public education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue?
Yes
sw101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'ls outreach program (i.e., how the
permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm
water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become
involved in the storm water program?
Yes
SWI01750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups?
" Insteaitof developing its own materials, the permittee may -rely on state -supplied Public Education and
Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program.
Yes
sw10176o Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics:
swlomo Household Hazardous Waste
Yes
Sw101780 Pet Waste
Yes
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swioirgo Septic Systems
Not Applicable
Comments: Implimented as part of the IDDE program.
Lawn and Gardening
Yes
9 Vehicle Washing
Yes .
Erosion
Yes
swtoteao Stream Buffers
Yes.
Flooding
Yes
sw,oleso Litter
Yes
swioieso List any additional topics not identified above.
Construction & Farming
swioimo Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs?
Not Applicable
swiolaw Distributing'printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information booth
at festivals and. fairs)?
Yes
Comments: Relies on PTCOG.
swiolgoo Distributing printed educational material to business 1 industry?
Not Applicable
r 101910 Presentations to local community groups?
Not Applicable
SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools?
Yes
sw,o,gn Local.N &.'radio spots?
Yes
Comments: PTWOO, which Thomasville is not a member of also runs stormwater commericals on local Iv.
Stormwater slides have ran on Thomasville's channel 13.
sw,oiwo Print Media - Ads 1 Articles 1 Newsletters?
Yes
r w! 61 96CPosters?
Not Applicable
Storm drain stenciling
Yes
r
wlo,g7o other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)?
Not Applicable
Workshops
Not Applicable
sw,o,sgo Stream basin signage?
Not Applicable
sw102000 Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program
staff?
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Yes
Sw102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program
staff?
Yes
sw102060 Classroom Outreach
SWI0207o The number of educational materials distributed to schools.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activitif
0
Comments: No students within the City's limits participated but PTCOG presented to over 1700 students it
other participating areas.
SWUM The number ofstudents that participate in:municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
0
Comments: No students within the City's limits participated but PTCOG presented to over 1700 students in
other participating areas.
Sw102100 The number of workshops held for teachers.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
SWI02110 The number of certficates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in
storm water education.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
Sw142120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw1o213o Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlets
sw10215o The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw1o2160 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlettbooklet.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw10217o Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information,
NA Relies on the ?TCOG
sw1021eo The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
SW102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings.
NA Relies on the ?TCOG
sw1o2210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw1o2220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program.'
NA Relies on the PTCOG
Pet Waste Management
Sw102320 The number of."clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw10233o The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw10234o The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw10235o The number of educational materials given out to pet owners.
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NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw102360 Promotional Giveaways
sw102370 The number of items given out.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
SW102380 The number of events attended (to give out items).
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw1023go The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses).
NA Relies on the PTCOG
7
24M Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
swl02410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days.
1
sw,02420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
Sw102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses.
a
sw1a2440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged
sw10245o The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
SWI02460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English tanguages.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw10247o The number of partnerships established with minority organizations.
0
swt024w The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw1024so Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
SWI0255o The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV.
See Comment:
Comments: A general stormwater educational message is continuosly shown on the local government cable
channel.
r 102w The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw102570 The number of stormwater related articles published.
NA Relies on the PTCOG
sw,o2590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities.
1
Comments: The City owns and operates the local water utility.
sw1026w The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility
bills.
0
SW102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is
delivered.
a '
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Public Involvement and Participation
sw102620:Public Involvement and Participation
sw102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
3W102640 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls;public
involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged?
Yes
SW102650 Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including
commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners
associations, and educational organizations, among others.
sw10266o Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the
development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types of
public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to
educate local community groups?
Yes
sw10267o Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation
of the permittee's storm water management program through:
, stakeholder meetings, or
Yes .
Comments: The Illicit Discharge Ordinance was presented and discussed in an open City Council meeting on
September 18, 2006. The Post Construction Ordinance was presented and discussed in an open
City Council meeting on [November 19, 2008.
SW102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)?
Yes
Comments: The City has created a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team which consists of 8 City Employees.
xes -
Comments: Stormwater SMART's 5 volunteers picked up approximately 180 Ibs of trash as part of the NC Big
Sweep.
Sw102710 Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program?
Yes
Comments: The PTCOG received $107,000 in EPA and CWMTF monies to do an assessment of the Rich Fork
Creek. PTCOG has published a Rich Fork Creek Watershed Assessment and a Restoration Plan
to immediately address the impaired conditions of these streams and lands. There are 33 Projects
and 7 Policy Recommendations that will all benefit Rich Fork Creek if implemented.
swi0272o ReforestaUon programs or wetland planting programs?
Not Applicable
sw102730 A sormwater hotline?
Yes
Comments: An existing customer hotline at the water treatment plant is being used in addition to a IDDE web
reporting link.
sw1027a0Volunteer• monitoring programs?
Yes k
SW102750 Storm drain stenciling?
Yes
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r immo Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program?
Not Applicable
swi0277o Regional workshops?
Yes
SW102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys?
Not Applicable
SW102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program?
Yes
Comments: Relies on PTCOG. The City has established a Rich Fork Watershead Cleanup that helps educ
the public.
swio2wo Adopt -A -Stream Program
swio2mo The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail
programs.
NA relies on PTCOG.
Comments: Stormwater SMART's 5 volunteers picked up approximately 180 Ibs of trash as part of the NC
Sweep and the City has established a Rich Fork Watershead Cleanup.
swIMM The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adapt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or
Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons).
0.1
Comments: Stormwater SMART's 5 volunteers picked up approximately 180 Ibs of trash as part of the NC Big
Sweep.
Surveys
swiwan The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys.
NA relies on PTCOG.
sw,02aao The number of completed surveys.
NA relies on PTCOG.
swtozsoa The number of calls received by a hotline(s).
0
r!�
Thenumber of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls.
0
Reforestation Programs
sw,oz+o The number of volunteer tree planters.
0
sw10294o The number of trees planted.
0
sw1o29w The number of acres planted with trees.
0
sw,02%0 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings
SWI02970 The number of meetings held.
0
Comments: 2 held in past years.
sw,0298o The number of attendees.
0
Comments: -30 attended past meetings.
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swl62ss0 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings.
0 .
Comments: 2 actions were taken as a result of past meetings.
Storm Drain Stenciling
sw103010 The percent of drains stenciled:
NA relies on PTCOG.
Sw103020 The number of stenciling volunteers.
NA relies on PTCOG.
swimmO The number of drains stenciled.
NA relies on,PTCOG.
Stream Cleanup
sw,o3050 The number of stream cleanups. .
NA relies on PTCOG.
swl03060 The number of cleanup participants.
NA relies on PTCOG.
Comments: Stormwater SMART's 5 volunteers picked up approximately 180 Ibs of trash as part of the NC
Sweep.
swlo3o�o The quantity of waste.collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons).
Comments: Stormwater SMART's 5 volunteers picked up approximately 180 Ibs of trash as part of the NC Big' , '
Sweep. - - .
swl03090 The number of stream miles cleaned.
NA relies on PTCOG.
swimo90 Volunteer Monitoring
swlosloo The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs.
NA
SW103110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, 13-113imonthly; M-Monthly,
Q-Quarterly and A -annually).
NA
sws0312o The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed.
NA
Sw103130 The -number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held. - -
ti y,
NA
Sw103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers
NA
Sw103150 Wetland Plantings
swloslso The acres of land planted. ~
0
17,
o3170 The numberof volunteers that participated in planting.
0
0
sw10318o The number of planting events held.
0
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State of North.Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Reed 2,010
Fee Paid
Permit Number AI(S000 3 Ce
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 Norl ti Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
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 M54 Stormwaler
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report ( SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Thomasville
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Public
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Gassifieation Code
e.
County(s)
Davidson
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
16.69 square miles
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
27,036 (NC Once of state Planning)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
'45.79%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes 4 No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
16.69 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Yadkin Pee -Dee River
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
6
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional
area containing the 1`6116wing four land use activities:
•
Residential
59.9 %
Commercial
7.400/6
Industrial
9.30%
open Space
23.40%
Total =
100 %
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes q No
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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
❑ Yes ® No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with ❑ Yes 4 No
a permitted Phase I enti ?
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 Prase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
Finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
rmittees?
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?
4 Yes ❑No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
Name of Entity
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
• Element they will implement
Construction site'runoff controls
• Contact Person
Matthew Gantt, P.E.
• Contact Address
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Contact Telephone Number
336/771-4600
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑ Yes 4 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 n/a
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above n/a
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report,
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NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application
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 cerlrfy, 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. Baser) on my inquiryof 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, truce, accurate,
and complete. lam aware that there are slgnificant penalties for submitting false Information,
including the possibility of fins and imprisonment for knowing violations
Signature
Name
. Kelly Cra er
Title
Town Manager
Street Address
10 Salem Street
PO Box
368
City
Thomasville
State
NC
Zip
27361
Telephone
336/475-4210
Fax
336/475-4283
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
Morgan Huffman
b.
Title
Public Services Director
c.
Street Address
10 Salem Street
d.
PO Box
368
e.
City
Thomasville
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
27361
h.
Telephone Number
336/475-4210
i.
Fax Number
336/475-4283
j.
E-Mail Address
huffmanrrigd.thomasvillemc.us
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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
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstrdction aporoval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
NA
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
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. Estimate Methodology
1.7. 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. STORMWATER 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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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE
JANUARY 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tableof Contents............................................................................................................ ii
Definitions........................................................................... ........... v
..................................
1 Storm Sewer System Information ....................................... ...................1
1.1 MS4 Conveyance System ................................................. ...1
.................................
1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates: ........................................................................ 1
1.3 Estimate Methodology: ........................................................................................... 1
1.4 TMDL Identification...............................................................................................1
2 Receiving Streams....................................................................................................2
3 Existing Water Quality Programs...............................................................................3
3.1 Local Programs: ..................................................................................................... 3
3.2 State Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
4 Permitting Information...............................................................................................4
5 Co -Permitting Information..........................................................................................7
6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations ......... 8
7
Stormwater Management Program ........................................... ...........9
7.1
Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.....................................9
7.1.1
BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................9
7.1.2
Target Audience...............................................................................................10
7.1.3
Target Pollutant Sources..................................................................................10
7.1.4
........................................
Outreach Program .............................................. ......10
7.1.5
Decision Process..............................................................................................10
7.1.6
Evaluation.........................................................................................................11
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation..................................................................12
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................12
7.2.2 Target Audience...............................................................................................13
7.2.3 Participation Program.......................................................................................13

7.2.4 Decision Process..............................................................................................13
7.2.5
Evaluation.........................................................................................................13
7.3
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination..........................................................14
7.3.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................14
7.3.2
Storm Sewer System Map................................................................................15
7.3.3
Regulatory Mechanism.....................................................................................15
7.3.4
Enforcement: ....................................................................................................
15
7.3.5
Detection and Elimination.................................................................................15
7.3.6
Non Stormwater Discharges.............................................................................16
7.3.7
Outreach...........................................................................................................16
7.3.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................16
7.3.9
Evaluation.........................................................................................................16
7.4
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control......................................................16
7.5
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment...................................................................................................17
7.5.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................17
7.5.2
Stormwater Management Options....................................................................19
7.5.3
Non -Structural BMP's.... I....................................................................................
19
7.5.4
Structural BMPs...............................................................................................19
7.5.5
Regulatory Mechanism ..................................... ................................................19
7.5.6
Operation and Maintenance.............................................................................19
7.5.7
Education.........................................................................................................19
7.5.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................20
7.5.9
Evaluation...................................:.....................................................................20
7.6
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations...................21
7.6.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................21
7.6.2
Affected Operations..........................................................................................23
7.6.3
Training............................................................. .......................23
7.6.4
Maintenance and Inspections...........................................................................23
7.6.5
Vehicular Operations........................................................................................24
7.6.6
Waste Disposal................................................................................................24
7.6.7
Flood Management Projects.............................................................................24

7.6.10 Decision Process..............................................................................................24
7.6.11 Evaluation.........................................................................................................24
iv

DEFINITIONS
NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
MS4 — Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. A conveyance or system of
conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins
curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains)
BMP — Best Management Practice
TMDL — Total Maximum Daily Load
Illicit Discharge — Any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
Exceptions include discharges from NPDES-permited industrial
sources and discharges from fire -fighting activities:
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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
. CITY OF THOMASVILLE
1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population Served: 27,036 (2008 estimate from the NC Office of Budget,
Planning, & Management)
Ten Year Growth Rate: 45.79%
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: Jurisdictional area: 16.687 square miles,
MS4: 16.687 square miles
1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
The City of Thomasville MS4 consists of a combination of storm drain piping, roadside
ditches, and sheet flow. New developments are required by City ordinance to have curb
and gutter drainage systems and high density developments are required to treat the
first 1" of runoff from the developed property. City streets are maintained by the City's
Street Department, which is housed in the Public Works Department. State roads are
maintained and managed by NCDOT.
1.2 LAND USE Compos TION ESTIMATES:
Residential:
59.90%
Commercial:
7.40%
Industrial:
9.30%
Open Space:
23.40%
1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY.
The land use estimate was based on the zoning within the jurisdictional area as of ,tune
2009. The Piedmont Triad Council of Government's GIS system provided the zoning
data, and includes the right-of-way areas.
1.4 TMDL IDENTIFICATION
Town Branch has a TMDL for fecal coli form. The TMDL lists the following non -point
sources in the watershed: urban runoff (stormwater), sewer line systems (leaky sewer
lines and sewer system overflows), wildlife, failing septic systems, and probably illicit
connections in unknown locations. The TMDL does not include an implementation plan.
The City of Thomasville has begun addressing sanitary sewer overflows through sewer
system infrastructure upgrading.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number rk50oo tf3 (
J.
NPDES STORMLNATER PERMIT AP 11CATION 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 complete application
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 iVPDES Small h154 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU z68) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
1. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
-Seeking Permit Coverage
City of Thomasville
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
state or local
Public
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
Town
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
Classification Code
SIC 91 - 97
e.
Courity(s)
Davidson
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
miles
16.69 square miles
g.
Population
Permanent
Z7,036 (NC Office of State Planning)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
45.79%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
Yes 4 No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
16:69 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Yadkin Pee -Dee River
c
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
6
d.
Estimated percentaqe of urisdictional'.area
cont4iin' the followin 'four Wd use activities:
•
Residential
59.9 %
•
Commercial
7.400/6
•
Industrial
9:30%
Open Space
23.40%
Total =
1000/0
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes 4 No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters.Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply -Watershed Program,
❑ Yes .Z No .
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes Z No
d. 'CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes - Z Nil
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only'if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to to -permit with
0 Yes 4 No
a rmitted Phase I enti ?
.
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
rmittees?
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
ourpermit: obligations?
4 Yes ONo
.b. If yes, identify each entity and the element.they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
• Element they will implement
Construction site runoff controls
• Contact Person
Matthew Gantt, P:E.
• Contact Address
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Contact Telephone Number
33617714600
c, Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑ Yes 4 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
n/a
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
n/a
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached a lication 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 lnquuy.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. lam aware that there are signtilcant penaf-s for submitting false information,
including the possibility of linos and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
. Kelly Cra er
Name
Title
Town Manager
Street Address
10 Salem Street
PO Box
368
City
Thomasville
State
NC
Zip
27361
Telephone
336/475-4210
Fax
33.6/475-4283
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
Morgan Huffman
b.
Tilde
Public Services'Director
c.
Street Address
10 Salem Street
d.
PO Box
368
e.
City
Thomasville
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
27361
h.
Telephone Number
336/475-4210
1.
Fax Number
3361475-4283
j.
E-Mall 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
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d,
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
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
NA
section 404 of CWA
1
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT; STORMWAiTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of.a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section' is, provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The•repgrt must be assembled'in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section byname, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENT`S
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. M54 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EKSTING 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. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and-16ination
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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MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE
BANUARY 319 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tableof Contents............................................................................................................ ii
Definitions........................................................................................................................ v
1 Storm Sewer System Information..............................................................................1
1.1 MS4 Conveyance System.....................................................................................1
1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates: ........................................................................ 1
1.3 Estimate Methodology: .......................................................................................... 1
1.4 TMDL Identification...............................................................................................1
2 Receiving Streams....................................................................................................2
3 Existing Water Quality Programs...............................................................................3
3.1 Local Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
3.2 State Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
4 Permitting Information...............................................................................................4
5 Co -Permitting Information..........................................................................................7
6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations ......... 8
7 Stormwater Management Program...........................................................................9
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.....................................9
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................9
7.1.2 Target Audience...............................................................................................10
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources..................................................................................10
7.1.4 Outreach Program............................................................................................10
7.1.5 Decision Process..............................................................................................10
7.1.6 Evaluation.........................................................................................................11
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation..................................................................12
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................12
7.2.2 Target Audience...............................................................................................13
7.2.3 Participation Program.......................................................................................13

7.2.4
Decision Process.....___., ................. ......... ........ ........................... ...... ....... 13
7.2.5
Evaluation ... ............... .......................................................... ...............:......:......13
7,3
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination..........................................................14
7.3.1
BMP Summary Table.....................................................................................14
7.3.2
Storm Sewer System Map..............................................................................1
S
7.3.3
Regulatory Mechanism...... .............................. ................... ........... ......... ......
15
7.3.4
Enforcement:...................................................................................................15
7.3.5
Detection and Elimination ............ .................................................... ................. 15
7.3.6
Non Stormwater Discharges........................................................ ..................16
7.3.7
Outreach_ . ...................................................................................................16
7.3.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................16
7.3.9
Evaluation.........................................................................................................16
7.4
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.....................................................16
7.5
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment................................................. . ...............................................17
7.5,1
BMP Summary Table ......................................................................................17
7.5,2
Stormwater Management Options,.... ...... _._ ............................. ................ _.. 1!9
7.5.3
Non -Structural BMP's..............:.......................................................................:19
7.5.4
Structural BMPs...............................................................................................19
7.5.5
Regulatory Mechanism... ........................... ................... _ ........ ..................
A 9
7.5.6
Operation and Maintenance., .... ......... _ .............................. ............ ...............
19
7.5.7
Education.........................................................................................................19
7.5.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................20
7.a.9 Evaluation., .... ....... .... __ ...... ................ ....... ....................... __ .......... ........ 20
7.6 Pollution prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations...................21
7,61 BMP Summary Table......................................................................................21
7.6.2 Affected Operations.. .... _ ..................................................................................23
7.6.3
7.6.4
7.6.5
7.6.6
7.6,7
Training.. ........... ___ .......... ..................................................................... ...... 23
Maintenance and Inspections...........................................................................23
VehicularOperations.. ......................................... ................................. _ ......... 24
WasteDisposal................................................................................................24
Flood Management Projects.... .....................................................................24

COMPREHENSIVE STORMINATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
CITY OF THOMASVILLE
1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population Served: 27,036 (2008 estimate from the NC Office of Budget,
Planning, & Management)
Ten Year Growth Rate: 45.79%
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas, Jurisdictional area: 16,687 square miles,
MS4: 16.687 square miles
1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
The City of Thomasville MS4 consists of a combination of storm drain piping, roadside
ditches, and sheet flow. New developments are required by City ordinance to have curb
and gutter drainage systems and high density developments are required to treat the
first 1" of runoff from the developed property. City streets are maintained by the City's
Street Department, which is housed in the Public Works Department. State roads are
maintained and managed by NCDCT.
1.2 LAND USE ComposirtoN EsTrmAms;
Residential: 59.90%
Commercial: 7.40%
Industrial: 9.30%
Open Space: 23.40%
1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY.
The land use estimate was based on the .zoning within the jurisdictional area as of June
2009. The Piedmont Triad Council of Government's GIS system provided the zoning
data, and includes the right-of-way areas.
1.4 'TMat IDENTwicAT=
Town Branch has a TMDL for fecal soli form. The TMDL lists the following non -point
sources in the watershed: urban runoff (stormwater), sewer line systems (leaky sewer
lines and sewer system overflows), wildlife, falling septic systems, and probably illicit
connections in unknown locations. The TMDL does not include an implementation plan.
The City of Thomasville has begun addressing sanitary sewer overflows through sewer
system infrastructure upgrading.
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2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 1. Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin
Receiving Stream Name
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use
Support
Category
Use
Support
Rating
Water
Quality
Issues
Hamby Creek
12-119-7-4
C
1,2,3
Impaired,
Supporting
4
Hanks Branch
12-119-7-3-1
C
1,3
Impaired
5
Hunts Fork
12-119-7-3
C
1,3
Impaired
5
Jimmys Creek
12-119-7-4-2
C
1
NR
NIA
Kennedy Mill Creek
12-119-7-2
C
NR
NR
NIA
North Hamby Creek
12-119-7-4-1
C
1,3
Impaired
5
' Aquatic life and secondary recreation
2'Fish consumption
'On 303(d) list
4 Fecal Coliform, Copper, Nutrients, Ecological/Biological Integrity of Fish and Benthos
5 Ecological/biological Integrity of Benthos
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L
3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 LOCAL PROGRAMS:
The City of Thomasville currently maintains a NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program.
3.2 STATE PROGRAMS:
All development activities within the Watershed Districts are subject to the standards,
usage conditions and other regulations contained in the Rules and Requirements of the
Surface Water Supply Protection Rules adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
NCDENR implements the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Program within the City of
Thomasville and its ETJ area.
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4 PERMITTING INFORMATION.
Table 2. Responsible Contacts
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
City Clerk
Janis Moore
3361475-4210
[e-mail]
City Engineer
Bryan Fulbright
3361475-4210
[e-mail]
City Attorney
Paul Mitchell
336/475-2900
3361475-2922
[e-mail]
City Manager
Kelly Craver
336/475-4210
336/475-4283
[e-mail]
City Planning Director
Ken Hepler
3361475-4249
3361475-4258
[e-mail]
Public Services Director
Morgan Huffman
336/475-4220
336/475-4283
[e-mail]
City Of Thomasville
Organizational Chart
I City Council
Boards and Commissions
City Manager j
Fire Chief
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Recreation Director
HR Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Plannina Director
Public Services Director
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Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Public Education
Measurable Goal
City Clerk
City
Planner
City
Engineer
Public
Services
Director
City
Attorney.
Summarize Education Plan & report on implementation
X
Number of Children reached & subject covered
X
Number of houses & businesses reach by mailer, brochures, and posters
X
Report annually on number of businesses reached and number of employees educated through
business and industry outreach
X
Maintain Regular Television Airing of Stormwater Education Programs
X
Public Involvement and Participation
Measurable Goal
City Clerk
City
Planner
City
Engineer
Public
Services
Director
City
Attorney
The number of storm drains labeled will be reported annually
X
The number of adopting groups, the stream or creek they adopt and its length, and the amount of
debris removed will be reported annually
X
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Measurable Goal
Public
Services
Director
City
Planner
City
Engineer
City Clerk
City
Attorney
Note date of adoption of amended ordinance and have copy in annual report file.
X
X
X
X
Report annually on progress of storm sewer system map.
X
X
Maintain records of the areas screened as part of the detection/elimination program and
summarize in annual report.
X
X
Note date of distribution of septic system management, and number of copies placed.
X
X
X
X
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JProvide
rnateriais to all public employees in illicit connections and how to recognize one.
X
X
X
X
Complete by end of year one and note date distributed.
Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Post Construction Site Management for New and Re -development activities
Public
City
City
Services
City
Measurable Goal
City Cleric
Planner
Engineer
Director
Attorney
Maintain and implement Post -Construction Program and Ordinance.
X
x
x
X
x
Report annually on progress made, in developing standards and policies that ensure structural
X
x
X
BMPs will be in conformance with the state's Stormwater Management Design Manual.
Implement maintenance and inspection standards of BMP Devices constructed.
X
X
X
implement an on -site wastewater treatment system oversight program. Report annually on
X
x
X
progress made,
Maintain and implement Fecal Conform Controls
X
x
Pollution Prevention:/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Public
Services
City
City
City
Measurable Goal
Director
Planner
Engineer
City Clerk
Attorney
Report annually on inspection results and any corrective actions taken.
X
X
X
Maintain pollution prevention for public facilities training program annually, and report on number
X
X
of employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to ail employees who maintain the drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit,
X
X
X
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage system. Report annually on
number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to all employees who manage and apply chemicals to address safe storage,
X
X
X
X
application and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training annually throughout the permit.
Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Evaluate Vehicular Operations and implement improvements
X
X
Signing Official: City Manager - Kelly Craver Duly Authorized Representative: NIA
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5 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION CITY OF THOMASVILLE
Not applicable
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6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
The City of Thomasville 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.
Contact Information:
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Matthew Gantt, P.E.
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
336/771-4600
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP =W-1
�' ; Meas bl o Is 1 �, E
N YlR
YR'
-K
YR
,Y?R-
ResQonsltife >Posft�onJParty
..
Maintain an education plan
Maintain education plan. Include in Plan the SMPS, schedule,
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services Director
targeted audiences, and measurable goals. Summarize plan
City Engineer
and implementation progress in each annual report.
City Manager
School programs
Maintain school children education program. Focus on basic
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services Director
messages regarding clean water and the things they can do at
City Engineer
home to help. Track the number of children reached and the
City Manager
subject covered and report annually.
Mailers, brochures, posters
Distribute bilingual mailer for insert in utility bills. Distribute
X
X
X
City Planner
bilingual brochures and posters for distribution at City Hall.
City Engineer
Target homeowners and businesses with messages about how
City Manager
they can reduce pollution picked up by stormwater. Track
number of homes and businesses reached by mailer and report
Public Services Director
annually.
City's web page
Link to other stormwater websites. Give tips on reducing
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
pollution. Report annually.
City Engineer
Public Services Director
Festivals, parades, local
Participate in local festivals annually by providing a stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
fairs
information booth starting. Provide bilingual messages on the
City Engineer
importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be
City Manager
carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
Business and Industry
Maintain program for educating business and industry using
X
X
City Planner
education and outreach
brochures or pamphlets and report annually on number of
City Engineer
businesses reached and number of employees educated. Focus
Public Services Director
on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. Target hot spot
businesses.
Produce Show for
Broadcast programs related to water quality issues on the
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services Director
Government Access
government access channel
Channel
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CITY OF THOMASVILLE
7.1.2 Target Audience
Thomasville residents, school children, local businesses (including gas station
owners and landscaping companies) and industry, will be targeted because
these groups have the most impact on stormwater pollution prevention.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
The City of Thomasville is located in subbasin 03-07-07 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin. All major streams in this subbasin are either threatened or impaired.
Receiving waters are heavily impacted by the subbasins three largest point
source dischargers, one of which is the Thomasville wastewater treatment plant.
Nonpoint source pollution is also an issue in this subbasin, which includes both
urban and agricultural areas. High levels of fecal coliform bacteria are exhibited
frequently.
The Thomasville WWTP has recently completed an overhaul that is intended to
make significant reductions in phosphorous and fecal coliform. With this overhaul
reducing the levels of fecal coliform in the subbasins streams the City of
Thomasville will focus the majority of its education efforts on nonpoint source
pollution including total suspended solids and nutrient loading. In addition,
floatables, trash, debris and fecal coliform will also be targeted. The education
program will also address the proper use and disposal of typical household
chemicals, garden chemicals, and used motor oil.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
Schoof programs, printed materials to be distributed via mail and public events,
participation in state cleanup programs, and government access programming
will be used to reach the target audience. By using these methods, the
education program will be expected to reach all residents of Thomasville, as well
as those that do business here, over the course of the five year permit period.
As a result of this outreach program, the target audience will be informed of the
importance of reducing storm water pollution and ways they can incorporate
pollution reduction in their daily lives.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water public education and outreach program was
based on the mechanisms currently in place, and their means and effectiveness
of communicating and educating the public about the issues of stormwater
pollution prevention. Each of the BMP's selected were judged to be an effective
and economical tool for educating the general public and/or specific groups
within the community, with a specific measurable goal with which to gauge its
effectiveness.
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CITY OF THOMASVILLE
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
Storm sewer system has been mapped and will be inspected during the course
of normal maintenance operations by the public service department. The route
of the system, locations of pipes, drainage ditches, and outfalls will be
maintained on a paper map and/or electronic map. The map will be updated as
needed during subsequent maintenance operations.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The City has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance which allows for inspection,
maintenance, and prohibits illicit discharges.
7.3.4 Enforcement:
There are provisions in the amended ordinance for enforcement actions and
penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connection.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
After the field screening is complete, the City will take measures to identify and
remove illegal discharges. Identifying illegal discharges may require a
combination of office and field work. After the field screening, staff will consult the
jurisdiction -wide information they have compiled to obtain information'about the
land uses, infrastructure, industries, potential sources and types of pollution that
may exist in the drainage area of the outfall.
After priority areas have been identified in the office, a systematic field
investigation will be planned that minimizes the amount of resources required to
identify the source. The following field methods may be used to identify and
trace the source of illegal discharges:
• Site Investigation
• Dry weather flow observations
• Smoke Testing/Dye Testing
• Television Inspection
The right of entry established in the ordinance will provide access for inspection if
the origin of the discharge is in doubt. Once an illegal discharge is located and
confirmed through field screening, staff will notify'the responsible party verbally if
possible and follow-up with written notification. if the responsible party does not
comply with the removal schedule provided by the City, or receive approval for a
revised schedule, the City will take enforcement action and the connection will be
removed at the responsible party's expense.
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CITY OF THOMASVILLE
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
Currently there are no known non-stormwater discharges that are a significant
contributor to the MS4. If any are identified in the future, they will be addressed
at that time.
7.3.7 Outreach
City employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements.
These will be addressed in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping section
of this plan, and will include training in hazardous material handling and disposal,
as well as notices and signs posted in the appropriate areas.
The general public will be educated through the BMP's listed in the Public
Education section of this plan. These educational BMP's will include brochures,
public service announcements, and business education and outreach programs.
7.3.8 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program was based primarily on regulatory mechanisms. The regulatory,
educational, procedural BMP's selected were judged to be an effective means of
detecting and eliminating illicit discharges.
7.3.9 Evaluation
The effectiveness of the program will be gauged by the total number of illicit
connections detected and removed each year and with public complaints. If the
total number remains constant, or increases, changes will be made to the public
education program and/or the City ordinance to allow for greater enforcement
and penalties.
7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORmwATER RUNOFF CONTROL
The City of Thomasville will rely on the North Carolina 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.
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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
CITY OF THOMASVILLE
7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
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Review the Post Construction Ordinance for
X
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compliance with NC DWQ guidance and local
City Attorney
effectiveness.
City Engineer
Public Services Director
Review standards and policies that ensure
Review local standards to remain in compliance
X
City Engineer
structural BMPs will be in conformance with
with the NC DWQ BMP Manual.
Public Services Director
the state's Stormwater Management
Design Manual
City Planner
Review maintenance standards and
Review the maintenance standards and
X
X
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inspection program to ensure that on -site
inspection program for local on -site controls.
Assistant City Manager
controls continue to function as designed.
City Planner
Maintain the education program created for
Maintain the education program created for land
X
X
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land developers and the public.
developers and the public detailed in other
City Planner
BMP's. Report annually on progress made.
Develop and implement policies,
Policies will be developed and implemented to
X
City Engineer
regulations and incentives to protect natural
encourage natural resource protection. This will
Public Services Director
resources.
include developing and publicizing buffer
regulations around wetlands, creeks, and other
City Planner
water bodies. Progress will be reported annually
after year 3.
Open Space Preservation
Policies will be developed to encourage
X
City Engineer
dedication of open space from developers and
Public Services Director
Greenfield areas in the community. Progress will
be reported annually after year 3.
City Planner
Tree Preservation
Policies and standards will be developed to
X
X
X
City Engineer
encourage the preservation of mature trees
Public Services Director
during development. This will include replacing
trees that are damaged during development and
City Planner
encouraging street trees to be included with
capital improvement projects. Progress will be
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CITY OF THOMASVILLE
reported annually after year 3.
Development Types
Policies will be developed that encourage
X
X
X
City Engineer
redevelopment, development in areas with
Public Services Director
existing infrastructure, and mixed use
developments. Progress will be reported annually
City Planner
after year 3.
Street Design, Parking Requirements, and
Policies will be changed to allow for street design
X
X
X
City Engineer
Transportation Options
standards and engineering practices that
City Manager
encourage minimal street widths when the
development has a Low Impact Development
City Planner
component. Policies will be developed to
encourage LID practices including pervious
Public Services Director
pavement, reduced parking requirements, and
alternate transportation options. Progress will be
reported annually after year 3.
Green Infrastructure Practices and
Green Infrastructure Practices and Strategies will
X
X
X
City Engineer
Strategies will be encouraged.
be encouraged through revising existing
Public Services Director
development policies, standards, and ordinances.
Progress will be reported annually beginning in
City Attorney
year 3.
City Planner
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CITY OF THOMASVILLE
7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
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Annual Inspections are done for all municipally owned
X
X
X
X
X
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has been developed that includes
properties. Results of these inspections are reported
annual routine inspections of catch
annually.
basins and other stormwater systems
for the municipal building and vehicle
storage yard. The objective of the
inspections is to reduce pollutant
loading from municipal sites.
Inspections will include noting any
problems or issues that may have an
impact on stormwater quality, and any
corrective actions taken. Schedules
and procedures have been
established for the inspections, and a
record -keeping system schedules and
documents inspections.
Develop training materials on pollution
Educate all employees on clean water issues and on
X
X
X
X
X
City Engineer
prevention for public facilities, using
workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
Public Services Director
existing materials gathered from other
pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program annually
organizations or creating new tools as
and report on number of employees trained and
needed. Educate all employees
subjects covered.
annually on the need for controls to
protect stormwater from exposure to
potential pollutants.
Provide training for those employees
Provide training to all employees who maintain the
X
X
X
X
X
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that maintain the drainage system with
drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit,
the focus on disposal of floatables,
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the
grit, sediment, and other pollutants
drainage system. Report annually on number of
removed from the system.
employees trained and subjects covered.
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Provide training to all employees who manage and
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manage and apply chemicals for
apply chemicals to address safe storage, application
control of dust, pests, vermin, and
and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training
weeds and/or are used to enhance the
annually throughout the permit. Report on number of
growth or condition of public urban
employees trained and subjects covered.
landscape and recreation facilities.
Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and
disposal of chemicals used.
Evaluate BMP methods of collecting
Implement vehicular with minimal water quality impacts
x
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and treating the wash water from
beginning in Year 2.
vehicular operations.
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7.6.2 Affected Operations
The City of Thomasville operates a municipal building that serves as a City hall
and fire station, a police station, a Public Works vehicle and equipment storage
yard, and a maintenance facility for the Parks & Recreation Department. All
vehicles, equipment, and materials at the storage yard and Park maintenance
facility are stored in covered buildings. There are no floor drains in any of the
buildings at these two facilities.
7.6.3 Training
Training materials have been developed on pollution prevention for public
facilities, using similar materials as will be used in the public outreach program.
All employees will be educated annually on the need for controls to protect
stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training will also serve as
the training requirement for public employees as specified in the outreach
component of the Illicit Discharge section of this program.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance
operations will be provided training in BMPs, the processes and materials they
are working with, safety hazards, practices for preventing discharges, and
procedures for responding quickly and properly to toxic and hazardous material
incidents.
All public employees involved in stormwater drainage system maintenance will
be specifically trained in the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other
pollutants removed from the system. Additional training, or certification, will be
provided to employees that manage and apply chemicals for control of dust,
pests, vermin, and weeds and/or to enhance the growth or condition of public
urban landscape and recreation facilities. Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and disposal of chemicals used.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
The City of Thomasville maintains two major maintenance facilities. These
facilities include the main public works facility at 525 Turner Street, and the
utilities garage and car wash located at 512 Doak Street.
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7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
All vehicles, equipment, and associated material at both the Public Works and
Parks & Rec. facilities are stored inside buildings. The Public Works vehicles
(pickup and dump trucks) are currently washed outside, with the untreated wash
water discharging into a nearby drainage ditch. As part of the stormwater
management plan, the truck washing operation will be modified to include
collection and treatment of the wash wastewater before discharge. Minor vehicle
and equipment maintenance take place at these facilities.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Garbage, recyclables, and heavy trash collection are contracted out to private
companies.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
Future flood management projects will be reviewed from a water quality
standpoint.
7.6.8 Decision Process
The most effective and practical BMPs for minimizing stormwater pollution were
selected for this program.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program
will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable
goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any
BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Cody p1)6. A
complete application package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentatiohgtNgir d
in Section X of this form. This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions far `'
completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accornpanyumg -.' i
narrative documentation, completed in accordance with Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive
Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both required for the application package to be
considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application submittal may be returned to the
applicant.
1. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit
Cover e
City of Thomasville
b.
Ownership Status (federal, state, or local)
Local
C.
Type of Public Entity (city, town, county,
prison, school etc.
City
d.
Federal Standard Industrial Classification
Code
SIC 91-97
e.
County(s)
Davidson
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square mules)
16.4
g.
Population
Permanent
24,529
Seasonal if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
3.87%
i.
Located on Indian Lands
No
II. RPE 1 MSR SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area (Square miles
22
b.
River Basin(s)
Yadkin -Pee Dee
C.
Number of Primary Receiving Streams
39
d.
Estimated percentageof jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
• Residential
59.9%
• Commercial
9 3%
• Industrial
7.4%
• Open Space
23.4%
Total =
100%
C.
Are there significant water quality issues
listed in the attached application report?
No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with a
permitted Phase I entity?
No
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 with another
Phase H entity?
No
d. If so, provide the names of the entity:
C. Have legal agreements been finalized
between the co- ermittees?
NIA
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT
OBLIGATION (If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another entity perform
one or more of your permit obligations?
Yes
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element the will be im lementin
• Name of Entity
Davidson County Health Dept.
• Element they will implement
Fecal control program (septic tanks)
• Contact Person
• Contact Address
• Contact Tel hone Number
C. Are legal agreements in place to establish
responsibilities
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
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
C. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VIL 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
Roe ant
Title
City Manager
Street Address
10 Salem Street
PO Box
P.O. Box 368
city
Thomasville
State
NC
zip
27361
Telephone
Fax
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
H. Lavton Paul
b.
Title
Public Works Director
C.
Street Address
525 Turner Street
d.
PO Box
P.O. Box 368
e.
City
Thomasville
f.
State
NC
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27361
h.
Telephone Number
336.475.4216
i.
Fax Number
336.475.5546
j.
E-Mail Address
paull@.ci.thomaville.nc.us
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X.
PERMITS AND CONSTUCTION 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 VIR. If further space is needed,
attach additional sheets.
a. RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
Pro ram
b. UIC program under SDWA
C. NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
NCO024112
Number
d. Prevention of Significant Deterioration
PSD Pro ram
e. Non Attainment Program
f. National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction a roval
g. Ocean dumping permits under the Marine
Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act
h. Dredge or fill permits under Section 404 of
CWA
NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management
program for the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table
of Contents shown below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-
268). The report must be assembled in the following order, bound with tabs identifying each
section by name, and include a Table of Contents with page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. 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 Estimate Methodology
1.7 TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs
3.2 State Programs
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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-Permittee
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
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater 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 Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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CITY OF THOMASVILLE
P.O. Box 3f4
Ti oinasyiile, North Carolina 27361-0369
(336) 475.42n
Office of City Manager
May 23, 2003
NCDENR
Division H2O Quality
585 Waughimm Street
Wt skwi-Sakrn, NC 2 710 7
Dear Sir:
This is to advise that Kelly Craver is authorized to sign docmnentation relating to
all points for the City of Thomasville.
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City Mawger
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1.0 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1 Population Served
According to the 2000 Census data, the population of Thomasville is 19,788. This population is assumed
to be permanent with no seasonal population. The present population should be noted as 24,529 due to
recent annexation.
1.2 Growth Rate
The growth rate, as calculated from the 1990 and 2000 Census data, is 2.43%.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
The jurisdictional area and MS4 service area are both 16.4 square miles. The ETJ (extra -territorial
jurisdictional) area is 3.4 square miles.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System
Like many cities of its size, the City of Thomasville does not have any records of the storm drainage
conveyance system. It is assumed that most of the infrastructure is aging and in poor condition. The
urban areas of the City contain the majority of the -culvert and pipe systems and catch basins. In the more
rural areas of the City, the conveyance system consists mostly of channels and ditches that run through
backyards and feed into larger streams.
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portion of the conveyance system that is maintained is within the City's right-of-way. Currently, the /
infrastructure is maintained by the City's Street Department as problems are reported by residents or t/
noted in the field by City personnel. Typical maintenance includes driveway culvert installation and clean
out, ditch maintenance, catch basin repairs and clean out, and headwall maintenance.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates
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1.6 Estimate Methodology
Landuse data obtained from EPA's website was used to estimate the amount of residential, industrial,
1 commercial, and open area within the municipal limits of Thomasville. The following metadata, also
provided by the EPA, gives some details that describe this dataset:
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1:250,000 Scale Quadrangles of Landuse/Landcover GIRAS Spatial Data in the Conterminous United States
Originator:
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM)
Publication —Date:
1994
Description:
This is land use/land cover digital data collected by USGS and converted to ARC/INFO by the EPA. This data is
useful for environmental assessment of land use patterns with respect to water quality analysis, growth management,
and other types of environmental impact assessment. Use may be limited due to currency.
Land use and land cover data LU/LC collected by the USGS NMD is useful for environmental assessment of land
use patterns with respect to water quality analysis, growth management, and other types of environmental impact
assessment.
' Data are meant to be used by quadrangle, or among adjacent quadrangles where temporally contiguous. Can be used
in any geographic application where intermediate scale land use data are appropriate and the dates are
representative.
Each quadrangle of land use data has a different representative date. Date ranges from mid 1970s to early 1980s are
common. When joined together these quadrangles will not likely match along edges due to differences in
interpretation and time coverage. Edges of each map file were manually digitized and may not join neighboring
maps,
The GIR.AS series can include several themes of spatial data. The most common, described here, is the land use and
land cover data. Land use was mapped and coded using the Anderson classification system (Anderson others,1976)
which is a hierarchical system of general (level 1) to more specific (level 2) characterization. Some agencies have
taken this to a level 3 classification -- but this has not been done in the GMAS series.
The salient attribute managed for this polygon data set in the polygon attribute table (PAT) is the column named
LUCODE containing the Anderson level 2 classification. The first digit represents the level one value and the
second digit (ones place) represents the subdivision of the level 1 or level 2 value.
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' use classifications specified by DENR (residential, industrial, commercial, and open area):
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Residential
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Commercial and services
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Commercial
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Industrial
Yes
Industrial
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Transportation, communication, utilities
Yes
Industrial
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Industrial and commercial complexes
Yes
Industrial
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Residential
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Open
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Confined feeeding operations
no
NIA
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Other agricultural land
no
NIA
Ran eI56d
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Herbaceous rangeland
no
NIA
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Shrub and brush rangeland
no
NIA
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Mixed rangeland
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Open
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Evergreen forest land
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Open
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no
NIA
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Lakes
no
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Reservoirs
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no
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Industrial
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Shrub and brush tundra
no
NIA
Herbaceous tundra
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NIA
Bare ground
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NIA
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Wet tundra
no
NIA
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Mixed tundra
no
NIA
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Perennial snovvfields
no
NIA
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Glaciers
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1.7 TMDL Identification
According to the TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) information located at
htty://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tnidl/approved_TMDLS.htni the City of Thomasville does not discharge into
any body of water or receiving stream that currently has a TMDL allocation.
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2.0 RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 2-1, found in Appendix A, includes receiving streams located within the City of Thomasville. The
table also includes stream index numbers where applicable and water quality information. A map, also
found in Appendix A, shows the locations of these streams within the City.
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3.0 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs
There are currently no locally administered water quality programs within the City of Thomasville.
3.2 State Programs
The State implements the Erosion and Sediment Control program. within Thomasville and its ETJ area. V
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4.0 PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
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• Develop educational materials
Layton Paul I Public Works Director
• Storm water weir site
Roger Bryant / City Manager
• Educational presentations
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
+ Government access channel show
Kelly Craver / Asst. City Manager
+ Water quality annual report
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
• Business outreach program
Jill Hutchinson I Pre -Treatment Coordinator
Minimum Measure 2:
• Open meetings law
Paul Mitchell / City Attorney
• Big Sweep
Kelly Craver 1 Asst. City Manager
• Household hazardous wastes
Daryl Poole / Solid Waste Superintendent
• Volunteer groups
Roger Bryant / City Manager
• Storm drain stenciling
Jay Weaver / Street Superintendent
Minimum Measure 3:
• Storm sewer system map
Bryan Fulbright / City Engineer
• Illicit discharge ordinance
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
+ Illicit discharge detection and elimination
Layton Paul I Public Works Director
• Public education
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
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Minimum Measure 5:
• Post -Construction ordinance
Bill Colonna / Asst. Planning Director
Fecal coliform control
Misty Conder / Laboratory Supervisor
• Non-structural BMPs
Bill Colonna / Asst. Planning Director
• Structural BMPs
Bill Colonna / Asst. Planning Director
•Operations and maintenance
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
Minimum Measure G:
• Training
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
• Vehicular operations
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
Waste disposal
Daryl Poole / Solid Waste Superintendent
• City facilities and properties
Layton Paul / Public Works Director
• Storm drainage infrastructure maintenance
Jay Weaver / Street Superintendent
• Ordinances
Paul Mitchell / City Attorney
4.2 Organizational Chart
See Appendix B for the City of Thomasville's organizational chart.
4.3 Signing Official
The signing official for the City of Thomasville is the City Manager, Roger Bryant
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5.0 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATfON
At this time the City of Thomasville is planning to fulfill the Phase 2 requirements without other co-
permittees. However, it is hopeful that when and if the City of Lexington and Davidson County are J
required to fulfill some of these same requirements, the communities can all work together on certain
aspects of the program such as post -construction regulations.
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and existing septic tanks within the City. All other permit -related tasks will be performed by the City of y
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7.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program was established as the
fundamental regulatory mechanism of the CWA. The NPDES program requires that a direct discharger of
a pollutant into waters of the United States must obtain an NPDES permit. Initially, the permitting effort
was focused on municipal and industrial wastewater facilities. Although these discharges were controlled,
many impaired waterbodies remain impaired.
Subsequent studies have determined that diffuse (non -point) sources, e.g., storm water runoff from urban
and agricultural areas, construction sites, land disposal areas, and mining activities, are presently the
leading contributors to water quality impairment. Although storm water originates from various diffuse
sources, this runoff is frequently discharged through separate storm sewers or other conveyances.
Therefore, the CWA was amended in 1987 to include Section 402(p), which required the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a comprehensive phased program to regulate storm
water discharges under the NPDES program. The NPDES Phase I rule, which was issued in November
1990, addressed storm water discharges from medium to large municipal separate storm sewer systems
(MS4s), which were communities serving a population of at least 100,000 people, as well as storm water
discharges from industrial activity. The ruling also placed permitting requirements on some construction
activities.
The NPDES Phase 11 rule which was in December 1999 addressed small municipal
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separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) serving a population of less than 100,000 people in urbanized areas.
Per 2000 Census data, the estimated population of the City of Thomasville is approximately 19,800 and is
one of the communities in the state of North Carolina automatically designated into the NPDES Phase II
program. In the state of North Carolina, EPA has delegated the North Carolina Department of the
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) as the state permitting authority. The City of
Thomasville must obtain permit coverage from NCDENR by March 10, 2003.
The City of Thomasville will be required to reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters of the State and
the United States to the "maximum extent practicable" to protect water quality. At a minimum, the City
will be required to implement a Storm Water Management Program that must address the following
issues:
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• Specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) for six minimum control measures and implement them
to the "maximum extent practicable",
• Identify measurable goals for these control measures,
• Develop an implementation schedule for these control measures or frequency of activities, and
• Define the responsible entity to implement these control measures.
I In order to meet the above requirements, the first step is to identify activities related to storm water that
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the City is currently doing. Interviews were conducted with various relevant members of the City staff.
Staff members were chosen that deal directly and indirectly with storm water. Staff members whose
position or department could play a major role in helping to meet permitting requirements were also
consulted. Representatives from the following areas or departments were consulted: Public Works,
Utilities, Engineering, Parks and Recreation, and Planning. Phone interviews were conducted with
representatives who were suspected to potentially have minor dealings with storm water issues.
Using information from these interviews and from numerous resources provided by these individuals, the
following narrative was developed and includes: a description of the six minimum control measures, the
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performance requirements for each, the current relevant City activities and their respective deficiencies,
and an action plan to address those deficiencies for each minimum measure.
The State requires that the City of Thomasville implement the six minimum measures throughout the
City's jurisdictional area, including the ETJ (extra -territorial jurisdictional) area where possible. Since
the City does not currently have legal authority over the ETJ area they will be unable to implement the
program in this area, with the exception of the State's Sediment and Erosion Control Program. However,
the City will also make available public education materials to residents living in these areas.
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
The key to implementing and managing an effective storm water program begins with community
involvement. With this, greater support is typically achieved as the public gains an understanding of the
reasons why it is necessary and important. Public support is also beneficial when municipalities attempt
to institute new funding initiatives or when recruiting volunteers. In addition, greater compliance with
program requirements is experienced as the awareness of personal responsibilities and their impact
toward protecting and maintaining the quality of area waters is achieved.
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
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Distribute brochures that explain the
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environmental impacts of storm water
Public Works Dir.
quality -related
runoff and ways residents can reduce
brochures
non -point source pollution
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Storm water website
Develop and maintain a storm water
X
X
X
X
X
Kelly Craver 1
information page on the City's existing
Asst. City
web site. Include water quality -related
Manager
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storm water, proper disposal of used
oil and other toxics, and contact
information. Links will be provided
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Develop age -appropriate educational
X.
X
Layton Paul /
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information to present to school
Public Works Dir.
Presentations for
groups.
Schools
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Produce show for
Broadcast one program related to
X
X
X
Kelly Craver /
government access
water quality on the government
Asst. City
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access channel.
Manager
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Include information about water
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X
X
X
X
Layton Paul !
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quality and the storm water program in
Public Works Dir.
information in City
the City's annual report, which is
annual report
printed annually in the local
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Business Outreach
Develop and distribute brochures
X
X
Jill Hutchinson /
program
and/or other materials to inform
Pre -Treatment
business about illicit discharges and
Coordinator
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The City of Thomasville seeks to educate all citizens about water quality through its public education
program. Targeted groups include school children, adults, and commercial and industrial business
owners.
Grade School Children
Traditionally, standardized testing in public schools has focused on language, grammar, and mathematics
knowledge. Consequently, schools have concentrated less of their educational efforts on other subjects,
one of which is science. Recently, standardized tests have begun including sections that specifically target
the students' knowledge of science. In order to keep their students fully prepared, teachers and
administrators must now find and prepare appropriate science -oriented material and lessons.
The City does not currently have any efforts devoted to educating grade school children about water
quality issues. In order to instill a sense of individual responsibility for water quality with future
generations, school children should be directly targeted in the City's public education efforts. Programs
tailored specifically for children also have an educational "spillover" effect which reaches beyond just the
students. Parents, teachers, administrators, and officials are all exposed to the information in the progress
of developing, presenting, and learning the course material. With the increasing importance of science
curricula, there is not likely to be a more appropriate and effective way to educate the public than in the
classrooms of local schools.
Adult Education Efforts
Adjustments to the curriculum would be required, but similar programs directed at school children could
also be used to educate adults. Some would argue that parents become educated through their children,
but additional literature needs to be tailored directly towards the adults in the City of Thomasville.
Educating adults is generally regarded as much more difficult than educating children. However, it is
important that adults understand the numerous ways that they harm the quality of surface waters in
Thomasville and how to prevent or reduce this pollution. It is important that all citizens have a basic
understanding of non -point source pollution and its impacts on surface waters, and ways in which they
can help to reduce this pollution.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
The City of Thomasville is located in subbasin 03-07-07 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. All major
streams in this subbasin are either threatened or impaired. Receiving waters are heavily impacted by the
subbasin's three largest dischargers, one of which is the Thomasville wastewater treatment plant.
Nonpoint source pollution is also an issue in this subbasin, which includes both urban and agricultural
areas. High levels of fecal coliform bacteria are exhibited frequently.
The Thomasville WWTP will be required to make significant reductions in phosphorus loading to address
the high levels of fecal coliform. As a result, the plant will have to be upgraded to meet the more
stringent requirements. At present, the upgrade is in the design phase and is scheduled to be complete
sometime in 2005. Since the fecal coliform issues will be handled through changes at the WWTP, the
City of Thomasville will focus the remainder of its educational efforts on nonpoint source pollution
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7.1.4 Outreach Program
■ Obtain, Develop, and Distribute Water Quality Educational Materials
There are numerous agencies with potential sources of information available on non -point source
pollution that could be utilized by the City. NCDENR has developed educational materials that are
` available on-line at www.enr.state.nc.us/htrnl/environmental education.html. Available information
includes environmental education materials, kids' pages, resources for teachers, and education plans.
Also, the Division of Water Resources administers two environmental education outreach programs,
Stream Watch and Project WET (Water Education for Teachers). Stream Watch is a stewardship program
whereby local citizens can "adopt" a waterway, or a portion of one, and act on its behalf. Project WET is
a K-12 interdisciplinary water education program intended to supplement a school's existing curriculum.
Laundry, upholstery and carpet cleaning businesses, along with automobile service repair facilities, are
susceptible to producing illicit discharges (see Minimum Measure #3). Educational materials tailored to
these industries should be produced and distributed to appropriate businesses operating within the City.
The City can modify this existing material or create its own to make the information most relevant to
` local situations and concerns. The materials must be located in conspicuous places where they are
available to citizens throughout the City. Appropriate sites include City buildings, parks, and public
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l■. Water and Sewer Utility Billing
The City of Thomasville bills water and sewer customers monthly. Dissemination of water quality
�4 education notices could be done through the utility billing, which would be a good source of contact.
Upon investigation, the City's post card billing has limited space to include water quality or other
information. Should the City elect to change to a different type of mailer the potential for utilizing this
medium would be greatly enhanced.
City Web Page
Internet access is widely available, making it a prime vehicle for disseminating information of any kind to
a large audience. The City's web page, located at www.ci.thomasville.nc.us, is already well designed,
with a simple layout and relevant information for the citizens of Thomasville. A portion of the web page
should be devoted to public awareness of storm water and water quality issues. A web page of internet
hyperlinks to web sites discussing storm water quality, public education and involvement, and illicit
discharges should be constructed. The page can also be used to update Thomasville residents on water -
quality related events taking place in the community.
Government Access Television
The City has a government access television station that can be utilized to produce and broadcast
�+ programs of interest to citizens. Shows typically highlight areas of interest in local government. A show
could be produced that discussed storm water and water quality issues. The channel could also be used to
broadcast public service announcements informing the public of the importance of proper storm water
management and present ways in which citizens can participate in water quality -related activities.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The City of Thomasville realizes that most of its citizens do not have a basic understanding of non -point
source pollution and its impacts on the environment. It is the goal of City leaders to educate the public
about these issues by targeting specific groups as well as the population as a whole with basic information
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about water quality and pollution prevention techniques using various mechanisms, including brochures,
presentations, and other media outlets.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The success of the public education program will not be easy to measure. The number of households
targeted with information, the number of people attending educational forums, the number of
presentations given to various groups, or the number of hits on the City's storm water web page are all
good indicators of how many people are being reached in the community. The completion of the tasks
listed in the BMP summary table during the years shown will be used as an indication of success.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
According to the Phase H Rules, at a minimum the City may comply with North Carolina G.S. 143-318,
the open meetings law, to meet the requirements of minimum measure #2. However, this compliance does
not equal public participation and involvement, because open meetings do not necessarily involve any
public input. Therefore, the City will be required to determine appropriate best management practices and
measurable goals toward encouraging public participation and involvement. Potential opportunities for
public participation and avenues for involvement are abundant, as discussed in the following section.
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
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Advertise and open to the public all
X
X
X
X
X
Roger Bryant
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meetings in accordance with North
City Manager
Carolina G.S. 143-318, the open
meetings law.
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Participation in Big
Continue and expand the Big Sweep
X
X
X
X
X
Kelly Craver /
Sweep
program to clean water bodies within
Asst. City
the City.
Manager
3
Household
Advertise the availability of the
X
X
X
X
X
Daryl Poole /
Hazardous Wastes
household hazardous wastes program
Solid Waste
through brochures or other means (see
Superintendent
minimum measure #1) and encourage
residents to participate.
4
Volunteer
Encourage volunteer groups to
X
X
X
Kelly Craver /
monitoring groups
participate in programs such as Adopt
Asst. City
A Stream and Adopt A Watershed.
Manager
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Implement a storm drain stenciling
X
X
X
X
Jay Weaver /
stenciling
program through volunteer groups and
Street
Ci maintenance em loyees.
Superintendent
7.2.2 Target Audience
The target audience for the public involvement and participation minimum measure includes all the
citizens of Thomasville. Specific groups to be targeted include citizen volunteer groups (both children
and adults), Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
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7.2.3 Participation Audience
7.2.3.1 Citizen representatives on a storm water management panel
Currently the City does not have a storm water management panel. However, if the City decides in the
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7.2.3.2 Public hearings
The City currently complies with North Carolina G.S. 143-318, the open meetings law. All meetings are
r� advertised and are open to all citizens.
7.2.3.3 Working with citizen volunteers
rl Big Sweep
Big Sweep is held on the third Saturday of every September in communities throughout North Carolina.
Big Sweep is conducted by volunteers statewide to clean up North Carolina waterways. In Thomasville
Big Sweep takes place along Hamby Creek. This event promotes water quality efforts and provides
educational opportunities for the citizens of Thomasville.
Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
Davidson County provides a collection site at the landfill for household hazardous wastes. Examples of
wastes collected include lawn and garden pesticides and fertilizer, paint and paint thinner, anti -freeze,
brake fluid, and gasoline and oil mixtures. Improper disposal of these types of contaminants is considered
an illicit discharge. This activity could also be considered a BMP to meet the requirements for yet another
minimum measure: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (see Section 7.3).
7.2.3.4 Volunteer monitoring or clean-up activities
Adopt -a -Stream
Many communities oversee a program that allows civic groups, neighborhoods, school classes, and others
an opportunity to become active participants in the health of their local waterways. Similar to the "Adopt-
a -Highway" programs, volunteers select a waterbody and pledge to keep it clean. Usually, the group is
given recognition for its efforts on signs at bridge crossings or in city bulletins and newsletters.
Adopt -a -Watershed PTA
This organization seeks to "enhance K-12 science education and encourage watershed 1[FAC�D o�(N�b
stewardship." Using a local watershed as a living laboratory, students engage in hands- J
on activities, making science applicable and relevant to their lives. It weaves education
with the community by developing collaborative partnerships and reinforcing learning
through community service. www.ad_opt-a-watershed.or -W
Youth Organizations
Several youth organizations offer programs that place an emphasis on environmental
issues, some specifically with water quality. The City should encourage the local
chapters of these organizations to become active in these types of programs. A couple
of examples include:
Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
This project, offered in the Boy Scouts of America merit badge program, helps boys
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understand the importance of water and soil conservation practices. It also requires that the badge
i candidate become involved by conducting a project to help recover or preserve an area whose soil or
water is deemed sensitive. www.meritbadge.com/bsa/mb/106.htm
IWater Drop Patch
This project was developed jointly by the United States EPA and the Girl Scout
Council of the Nation's Capital (GSCNC). It encourages girls to "make a difference
in their communities by becoming watershed and wetlands stewards." The program
allows girls use their skills and their knowledge to educate others in their
community about the need to protect the nation's valuable water resources.
www.epa.gov/adopVpatch/
Storm Drain Stenciling
Due to the fact that most citizens are not well educated on the subject of surface
water quality, one public involvement activity that will help improve water
quality is to stencil City -owned storm drains. Many citizens are misinformed and
believe that storm drains flow to the City sanitary sewer system. Therefore, some
citizens dump contaminants such as used motor oil and anti -freeze into the storm
drains.
Various civic groups, such as the Boy and Girl Scouts, could be contacted in an
effort to get the community involved in the stenciling. Volunteers could be also
be recruited using local radio spots or through the newspaper. Storm drains can
be stenciled with various messages such as "Drains to Hamby Creek" or "No
Dumping, Drains to Stream". Other options include plastic plates, conveying similar messages, which can
be glued directly to the inlets.
7.2.4 Decision Process
The City of Thomasville realizes that most of its citizens do not have a basic understanding of non -point
source pollution and its impacts on the environment, and therefore are not involved in activities to
improve water quality. It is the goal of City leaders to involve the public about these issues by involving
them in public meetings and volunteer opportunities.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The success of the public involvement program will not be easy to measure. The number of volunteer
opportunities, the number of citizens attending open meetings, and the number of citizens who are
involved in volunteer clean up activities are all good indicators of how many people are being reached in
the community. The completion of the tasks listed in the BMP summary table during the designated year
will be used as an indication of success. The responsible party listed for each activity will be held
responsible for implementing the BMPs.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
To eliminate illicit discharges into the storm sewer system, the City of Thomasville will be required to
,develop a strategy to detect and eliminate such discharges. An illicit discharge has been defined by the
EPA as "any discharge into a separate storm sewer system that is not composed entirely of storm water".
Typically, illicit discharges enter a storm sewer system either through direct connections, e.g., sanitary
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sewer piping, or indirectly from cracked sanitary sewer conveyance systems, spills collected by storm
drains, or from contaminants dumped directly into a sewer inlet. The following are typical examples of
illicit discharges:
• Sanitary wastewater
• Effluent from Septic Tanks
• Laundry wastewater
• Commercial car wash discharges
• Improper disposal of household or automotive toxics
• Spills from roadway accidents
Pollutants from these sources can include heavy metals, toxics, oils and grease, solvents, nutrients,
viruses, and harmful bacteria. Substantial levels of these contaminants can damage fish and wildlife
habitats, decrease aesthetic value, and more importantly threaten public health due to contaminated food
and drinking water supplies.
To comply with NPDES Phase II program requirements, the City will be required to address the
following requirements:
• Develop a storm sewer map illustrating the location of all storm sewer outfalls and the names and
location of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from these outfalls.
• Prohibit the discharge of non -storm water discharges into the City's storm sewer system through the
implementation of an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism.
• Develop a plan to detect and address non -storm water discharges, including illegal dumping,
• Educate public employees, businesses, and the general public regarding the impacts associated with
illegal discharges and the improper disposal of waste
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7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
�! One of the major tasks associated with this minimum control measure is the development of mapping of
the regulated MS4 outfalls. Unfortunately, the City of Thomasville does not currently have any form of
comprehensive documentation of the storm sewer system or the regulated outfalls.
The City of Thomasville must develop a storm sewer map illustrating the location of all storm sewer
outfalls and the names and location of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those
outfalls. EPA defines an outfall as "a point source at the point where a municipal separate storm sewer
discharges to waters of the United States". These waters of the United States generally include any
waterway that is identified on a USGS 7.5' topographic quadratic map. A map showing these waterways
within the city limits of Thomasville is located in Appendix A.
The inventory of the outfalls will help the City gain awareness of the system and the location of the
�1 discharge points. EPA recommends collecting all available existing information that may include outfall
locations such as City records, construction plans, and drainage studies and then held verifying their
locations. However, it is likely that most of the storm sewer system will not be identified on any available
form of mapping, In order to obtain a comprehensive map of the outfalls, it will be necessary to walk the
jurisdictional waterways and locate outfalls by visual observation.
A storm sewer system map will be developed that shows the location of all regulated outfalls and the
names and location of all receiving waters. These outfalls will be located and verified in the field. The
map will be regularly updated when new outfalls are located, either through identification by City staff or
through as -built submittals from developers.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
In the Utilities section of the City's Code of Ordinances, Sec. 82-312 — Prohibition of storm drainage and
ground water in sanitary sewer and sanitary wastewater in storm drainage, addresses illicit discharges
' and connections to some extent. This section will be modified to include sections that specifically relate
to the requirements of the NPDES MS4 permit such as:
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• Prohibitions
• Notification of spills and violations
• Requirements for monitoring
• Penalites
7.3.4 Enforcement
The illicit discharge ordinance mentioned above will be implemented and enforced to ensure that illicit
discharges or connections are eliminated. This ordinance will require that violators address illicit
connections within a certain time frame or they will face penalities to be determined when the illicit
discharge ordinance is developed.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
The City of Thomasville must also develop a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. In order to
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of these discharges. EPA has determined that after a 72-hour time period of no rainfall, any discharge
from a municipal separate storm sewer may be non -storm water related. Therefore, unless the discharge is
exempt from the regulation, i.e. irrigation water, water line flushing, or residential car washing, the
discharge is considered an illicit. In order to determine the source of the discharge, grab sampling must be
' performed during dry weather conditions. Regulated communities are then required to analyze the
constituents in the sample in order to determine the source of the discharge and to eliminate the
contaminant if it is an illicit connection or discharge.
The City has not yet determined how the data will be collected, but the outfalls will be mapped and
tracked within a database. Attributes of individual outfalls such as shape, type, size, and conditions will
be recorded as the outfalls are located. This data will then be incorporated into whatever format the City
chooses to use for data collection.
The following sections include procedures and guidelines for tracking potential illicit discharges.
7.3.5.1 Procedures for Location Priority Areas
Sanitary Sewer Issues
One of the most common and easily detectable types of illicit discharge is domestic wastewater.
Discharge from a cracked sewer line or a cross connection is usually associated with extremely
unpleasant odors and contains evidence that the common citizen will recognize. Therefore, unlike other
illicits, detection of this type of discharge does not generally require sampling for positive identification.
However, wastewater illicits are a recurring problem. Despite proper design and construction techniques,
leaks will continue to occur due to old infrastructure, erosion, and numerous other means. The City of
Thomasville, like virtually every other municipal wastewater system, has experienced some minor
problems.
The City of Thomasville has taken steps to alleviate inflow and infiltration (I&1) into the wastewater
system. Although inflow to the system does not affect the quality of surface runoff, cracks that allow
inflow will also allow outflow should portions of the system become backed up or completely full.
Therefore, cracks in the sewer system increase treatment costs due to the treatment of storm water,
decrease overall plant capacity, and have the potential to endanger the quality of surface waters. In the
early 1990s, an I&I study of the system was performed. The City is proactively replacing older sanitary
sewer lines which has greatly reduced the number of overflows.
' Crews will take special care around sanitary crossings to identify any possible illicit discharges.
7.3.5.2 Procedures for Tracing Illicits
Outfall Inventory/Mapping
The EPA requirements for Phase I communities are to collect data on all existing outfalls 12" or larger in
non-residential areas, and 24" and greater in residential areas. Ditches in industrial land use areas will be
picked up when their drainage areas are 2 acres or more. Ditches in all other land use categories will be
included when the drainage areas leading to them are 50 acres or more. The inventory should include
attributing it for the following: inspection date and time, site description, outfall size and material,
discharge color, discharge odor, presence and type of floatables, discharge turbidity, deposits/stains,
vegetative condition, presence or absence of flow.
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The inventoried outfalls will serve as the basis for identifying the field screening areas. Dry weather
screening only takes place greater than seventy-two hours after a storm event greater than 0.1 inches. The
National Weather Service Stations should be consulted for rainfall quantities in the area, along with local
weather reports and rain gauges. placed near the areas to be screened.
' Only major outfalls with observed dry weather flow are required to be sampled. Once an outfall is found
to have a dry weather discharge, additional measures must be taken to determine whether the discharge is
illicit.
' Illicit Connection Investigative Procedures
The illicit connections program is composed of a set of investigative procedures to determine if a dry
' weather discharge is illicit and, if so, how to deal with it. Below is an overview of the illicit discharge
investigation procedures that will be used by the City.
1. Check each outfall for dry weather flow. Upon finding dry weather discharge or other evidence of an
illicit discharge (ie. odor, discoloration of surrounding area, etc.) perform a visual inspection looking
for those items listed below. Also check for odor, flow depth and flow quantity.
2. Perform field testing for water temperature and pH and obtain a sufficient be sample to test for total
chlorine, detergents/surfactants, phenols and copper. The site should be sampled again no less than
four hours later, but no more than 24 hours later.
t 3. If, upon returning for the second sample, there is no flow, note as such and return to the following
day. After three "no flow" conditions, and lacking additional evidence of an illicit discharge the
outfall may be removed from the potential illicit discharge list.
4. If flow continues on the second day, record the data in the Potential Illicit Discharge database.
' 5. Begin walking the contributing system upstream until flow is no longer found.
6. Check the watershed for facilities that may contribute the identified parameters found in steps 1 and 2
to determine a list of potential sources of the dry weather flow.
7. Inspect suspected facilities for potential illicit connections.
8. Notify owner of the facility of the potential violation, identify steps to be taken, and establish
schedule for removal.
9. Perform a follow-up investigation at the site to ensure that the illicit has been removed.
Visual Inspection Investigation
The initial investigation is based on visual inspection, including:
' Odor
The odor of storm water discharges will vary widely. Odor can be a good indicator of the type of
pollutant in the water. For instance, storm water discharges may smell like sewage, oil, gasoline, or
may contain a chemical smell. Decomposition of organic materials can also cause a distinctive sulfur
odor. Odors may vary greatly with changes in temperature and time of year.
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• Color
Color can also be an important factor in determining the source of an illicit discharge. The particular
color should be noted and tracked upstream as far as possible. Sewage will typically have a gray or
brown color, whereas industrial wastes may have a variety of colors.
• Turbidity
Turbidity is a measure of the amount of suspended matter in the water and affects the clarity of the
discharge. Discharges from industrial facilities are often highly turbid. Although erosion can also
create highly turbid water, this should not be the case during dry weather flows. Each inspection
should note the relative degree of turbidity.
• Floatables
' Floatables are solids and liquids that float on the surface of the water. Floatables may include
substances such as animal fats, food products, trash, oils, plant materials, solvents, foams, or
' gasoline. Floatables can often lead directly to the manufacturing process or other source of the illicit
discharge. A full description of the type and quantity of the floatables and a photograph of the
discharge should be included in the report.
' • Residue
Residue left on the conveyance system can be an indicator of an illicit discharge. Discoloration of the
pipe or channel should be tracked upstream. It is also important to note the location of the
discoloration or stain within the conveyance system. For example, is it just a line of residue half way
' up the pipe or is the pipe completely stained for some depth?
• Vegetation
Vegetation growing in the immediate discharge area should be noted in relation to vegetation
growing in the general vicinity of the outlet. Certain discharges can cause substantial changes in
plant growth. Discharges containing a high nutrient content may cause increased growth while
discharges with severe changes in pH may cause a decrease in growth. Although vegetation patterns
may serve as an indicator of non -storm water discharges, they are also difficult to interpret. Time of
year, rainfall patterns, exposure to sun all affect plant growth and may be contributing factors to the
changes in vegetation patterns. Caution should be used when considering vegetation as an indicator
of an illicit discharge.
• Structural Damage
Like residue, structural damage to the conveyance system can also be an indicator of an illicit
discharge. Structural damage is typically more noticeable in concrete pipes. Acidic discharges may
cause cracking, spauling, or deterioration of the concrete. The location of the damage within the pipe
and the distance upstream will be important in determining the type of pollutant and the source of the
edischarge.
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Field Testing Investigation
aIn addition to visual inspection, field testing investigation may be performed to determine the source of
the illicit discharge. Field testing should be done for the following characteristics:
• Temperature
D Water temperature that varies greatly from the ambient air temperature is a good indicator that there
is an illicit discharge to the system.
• pH
The normal pH of storm water typically ranges from 6 to 7.5. Values outside of this range are an
indicator of an illicit discharge. Water with values of 3 to 6 are acidic and may indicate discharges
from textile mills, pharmaceutical manufacturers, metal fabricators and companies that produce
resins, fertilizers, or pesticides. Wastes containing sulfuric, hydrochloric, or nitric acids are a
common source of contamination. Water with values of 8 to 12 may indicate discharges from
industries such as the following; textile mills, metal plating facilities, steel mills, and producers of
rubber and plastic. Wash water used to clean floors and industrial machinery may also produce
alkaline wastewater.
' • Copper
Elevated levels of copper may indicate discharges from cooling, boiler, or industrial re -circulation
systems. Copper sulfate is typically used as an algaecide in all of these systems. Copper can also be
an indicator of discharges from an automobile manufacturing or maintenance facility.
1 • Phenols
' Elevated levels of phenols may indicate industrial wastewater discharges. Caution should be
exercised, however, since phenols may also be present in other waste streams. Phenols should be
considered in relation to other parameters in determining the potential source.
' • Surfactants/Detergents
Typically, the presence of surfactants and detergents will indicate a connection to either an
automobile wash facility or a laundry facility. High surfactants/detergents and elevated temperatures
are a good indicator of laundry facilities. Lower levels of surfactantsldetergents may indicate a
connection to a residential laundry or industrial facility.
• Chlorine
' The absence of chlorine may indicate a natural water source. However, due to chlorine's ability to
quickly dissipate, caution should be used when making judgements based on its absence. Generally,
only potable water sources will contain chlorine. Therefore, the presence of chlorine insures that the
' source is not a natural water source. Very high levels of chlorine typically indicate connection to a
swimming pool.
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Using the results of the visual and field testing investigation, likely sources of the illicit discharge can be
I identified. Typically, illicit discharges and connections are from either wash water or sanitary sewer
sources. The investigator will work upstream looking for the connections.
Additional testing may be required at upstream points and testing of additional parameters may also be
necessary to further identify the actual source. Other investigative methods that may be used include dye
testing, smoke testing, and in -pipe cameras.
Illicit connections may be verified by performing an on -site inspection. When on -site inspections are
performed, the inspection should be fully documented and photographs of the connection and facility
should be taken when feasible. After a potential source is identified, testing should be conducted
immediately upstream to insure that there are not multiple sources of the discharge.
7.3.5.3 Procedures for Removing Illicits
Upon identification of the source of the illicit discharge or illegal dumping, the responsible party will be
notified to cease the improper practices. All appropriate regulatory agencies will be notified of the
discharge. The violator may be fined in accordance with the adopted ordinance and will be given a
designated period of time to eliminate the illicit connection by either:
' a) rerouting the flow to the sanitary sewer (if appropriate),
b) constructing on -site treatment facilities,
c) permitting the connection (if applicable), or
d) removing the source of the illicit discharge.
IDuring the designated period inspections may be conducted to verify compliance with the order to cease
and desist further discharges and any clean up procedures required to mitigate damages caused by the
' discharge.
7.3.5.4 Procedures for Plan Evaluation
A debriefing will be held after the first drainage area is complete to discuss procedures and policies
associated with the detection and elimination process. Results of the investigation will be evaluated and
' the process will be revised as necessary. The types of illicit connections found will also be considered to
determine the next highest priority watershed. For example, if it is found that the majority of illicit
connections come from a particular type of facility, the watershed with the highest concentration of that
I type of facility will be investigated next. A debriefing will be conducted after each watershed
investigation is concluded. Additional meetings will be held, and changes to the process will be made as
appropriate.
' 7.3.6 Non -Storm Water Discharges
Some categories of non -storm water discharges include water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted
I stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration, uncontaminated pumped
ground water, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation,
irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, residential car
' washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street
wash water. These categories of discharges are not presently seen as significant contributors of pollutants
to the MS4 system and therefore will not be addressed.
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Rased on available information, there are no other incidental non -storm water discharges that contribute
significant amounts of pollutants to the MS4 and therefore they will not be addressed within
Thomasville's Phase 11 program.
7.3.8 Outreach
Improve Illicit Education Efforts
The City will also be required to educate their citizens on the potential harms associated with the illegal
dumping of illicits. The City could distribute literature on the detrimental effects of many household
toxics. The City could also have pamphlets or fliers available at the collection site for household
hazardous wastes that specifically targets pollution from toxics. Citizens should be made aware of what
can and can't be dumped into the storm sewer system. Representatives of the business community should
also be better informed using educational ideas discussed in the Public Education section. Efforts such as
this will help meet the illicit discharge education requirements, and should correlate with minimum
measures I and 2.
Storm Water Management Guide for Susceptible Businesses
Laundry, upholstery and carpet cleaning businesses, along with automobile service repair facilities, are
susceptible to producing illicit discharges. A storm water management guide, tailored to these industries,
will be produced and distributed to appropriate businesses operating within the City (see Section 7.1).
7.3.9 Decision Process
The City of Thomasville does not know the location of regulated outfalls within their jurisdictional area.
' Therefore, it is the goal of City leaders to identify these outfalls and in turn identify, track and disconnect
any illicit discharges to the MS4. In addition, the public will be educated about illicit discharges and their
impact on water quality in Thomasville.
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The illicit discharge detection and elimination process described previously is based on EPA guidance
and processes and procedures being used successfully in other communities. The process allows for a
timely and efficient gathering of information within each watershed and provides documentation of
potential discharges, facilities cited and actions taken. The debriefing meetings held at the end of each
drainage area investigation allows for further refinement of the system.
There are three basic reasons why illicit connections have been made to the system. These three reasons
are discussed below.
i. The person responsible for the discharge is unaware that it is happening. For example, a sanitary
sewer leak.
2. The person responsible for the discharge is aware of the discharge, but is unaware that it is
unacceptable.
3. The person responsible for the discharge is aware that the discharge is occurring and is aware that it is
unacceptable.
The first two reasons for illicit discharges will be addressed through education efforts and interagency
agreements. Regular inspections of each drainage area will also help to reduce the number of connections.
Generally, reduction in the number of discharges associated with the third type listed above will only be
reduced through aggressive inspection and enforcement activities.
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7.3.10 Evaluation
One direct measure of success will be the completion of a storm sewer map with all regulated outfalls
identified. The success of this minimum measure can also be measured through the identification and
removal of illicit connections. See the BMP summary table in Section 7.3.1 for more information.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Polluted storm water from construction sites is often conveyed to storm sewer systems that ultimately
discharge into rivers and streams. Sediment from construction sites has been shown to exceed that from
agricultural lands by 10 to 20 times and 1,000 to 2,000 times for forested land. During a small storm
event, both large or small construction sites can contribute a significant quantity of pollutants to receiving
water bodies. Although sediment is the primary concern, contaminants include nutrients, pesticides, oils
and grease, concrete truck washout, and construction chemicals and debris.
Thomasville currently relies on DENR to implement the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program
' and the DWQ general stormwater permit for construction activities to meet these requirements, and plans
to continue this practice. Since the requirements of this minimum measure are currently being met, no
further action is needed by the City.
7.5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New
Development and Redevelopment
' Post -construction storm water management is necessary because runoff from areas undergoing
development and redevelopment has significantly impacted receiving waterbodies. This impact typically
' occurs in two forms. The first impact is due to an increase in the type and quantity of pollutants in storm
water runoff. As water flows over these sites, it transports harmful contaminants such as oil and grease,
pesticides, heavy metals, and various nutrients, (e.g., nitrogen and phosphorous). These pollutants become
' suspended in the runoff and are conveyed to receiving water bodies, such as lakes and creeks.
The second post -construction runoff impact typically occurs as a result of increased storm water runoff
rates and volume due to an increase in impervious surfaces. This increase in runoff has not only been
' shown to interrupt the natural water balance of percolation into the ground, but also impact the receiving
waterbody through streambank scouring and downstream flooding.
The NPDES Phase H program will require that the City of Thomasville address the following
requirements:
' • Develop and implement a combination of both structural and non-structural BMPs
• Create an ordinance or regulatory program that requires the use of post construction runoff
controls
' Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of the controls
The post construction program developed by the City of Thomasville must be in place by March 10,
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The City of Thomasville's post -construction program will apply to all new development projects that
cumulatively disturb one acre or more, and to projects less than an acre that are part of a larger common
plan of development or sale. The program will also apply to all redevelopment projects that cumulatively
disturb one acre or more, and to projects less than an acre that are part of a larger common part of
development or sale. The projects must apply for permit coverage as either a low -density or high -density
project.
7.5.1.1 Low Density Projects
The definition of low -density projects is given within SWU-268-103102. Within the City of
Thomasville, there are no low -density projects. City zoning code allows three dwellings per acre, which
exceeds the low -density thresholds. The only low -density development that currently exists within the
City limits was developed before water and sewer service was established in the area.
7.5.1.2 High Density Projects
Criteria for high -density projects (projects that exceed the low -density threshold) are also given in the
State's Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-
268-103102). Within the City of Thomasville, high -density residential development is occurring within
several areas of the City. These areas include the Hasty community to the north, the Pilot community to
the west, and the Fairgrove community to the south. The Hasty community currently has City water and
sewer service, and work is underway to extend service lines to the Pilot and Fairgrove communities.
When these services are in place it is anticipated that much growth will take place in these areas.
7.5.2 Operation and Maintenance
In order for the post -construction program to be successful, an operation and maintenance component
must be developed that ensures the long-term operation of required structural BMPs. A requirement will
be developed as part of the post -construction ordinance that requires owners of permitted structural BMPs
to submit an annual maintenance inspection report on each structure. The requirement will also specify
a the inspections must be conducted by qualified professionals and that the inspection report must be signed
and certified by the owner. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in penalties adopted as
part of the post -construction ordinance.
7.5.3 Control of Fecal Coliforms
Water polluted by human or animal waste can harbor numerous pathogens that may threaten human
a health. Since routine tests for individual pathogens are not practical, fecal coliform bacteria are widely
used as an indicator of the potential presence of disease -causing microorganisms. Fecal coliforms are
bacteria typically associated with the intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals and their number is
generally assumed to be correlated with the number of pathogens in a water sample. They enter surface
waters from a number of sources including failing on -site wastewater systems, broken sewer lines,
improperly treated discharges of domestic wastewater, improperly designed or managed animal waste
facilities, and wild animals.
Several general management strategies for addressing fecal coliform contamination include:
• Maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer lines by WWTP authorities.
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• Elimination of piped unpermitted discharges of home waste (also known as "straight piping").
A Encouragement of local health departments to routinely monitor waters known to be used for body
contact recreation (e.g., swimming and tubing).
a Septic tanks are used within the City, particularly since some citizens live outside of the service area of a
regional wastewater treatment plant. Unfortunately, many citizens are not aware of how to care for their
septic tanks. The City of Thomasville will continue to depend on the Davidson County Health
Department to inspect new and existing septic tanks. The City of Thomasville does have the authority to
require citizens to hook on to the sewer system if the existing septic system fails.
The City is continually looking for opportunities to extend water and sewer service to areas that have
been identified as having a number of failing septic systems.
7.5.4 Additional Requirements for SA Waters
There are no SA waters located within the City of Thomasville.
7.5.5 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters
There are no trout waters located within the City of Thomasville.
D7.5.6 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters
There are no nutrient sensitive waters located within the City of Thomasville.
7.5.7 Comprehensive Watershed Plans
The City of Thomasville plans to split the City into smaller management units (based on drainage area).
The areas can then be prioritized based on any known water quality issues. The areas will then be
evaluated separately to determine the most effective BUTS (structural or non-structural) to be
implemented in each area based on the types of water quality concerns.
' According to the State's 303(d) list of impaired waters, there are 3 streams within the City of Thomasville
that are biologically impaired. These streams are Hunts Fork, Hamby Creek, and North Hamby Creek.
All three have a low priority. For Hunts Fork, the cause of impairment is unknown and potential sources
' are listed as construction and urban runoff/storm sewers. For Hamby Creek, there is a historical listing
for sediment based on biological impairment. Potential sources for the impairment is municipal
pretreatment (indirect dischargers), agriculture, and urban runoff/storm sewers. For North Hamby Creek,
the cause of impairment is unknown and potential sources listed include urban runoff/storm sewers.
' The City of Thomasville will consider these impairments when each drainage area is analyzed.
Appropriate BMPs can then be determined for each area based on known water quality information.
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Provide training for developers and
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Develop BMP manual
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Develop operations and maintenance
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7.5.9 Non -Structural BMPs
Non-structural BMPs are management measures that prevent degradation of water resources at the source,
rather than treating runoff that has already been polluted. Non-structural practices can include a variety
of site -specific and regional practices, including street sweeping, illicit connection location and
elimination, public education and outreach, land use modifications to minimize the amount of impervious
surface area, waste collection, and proper materials storage. While non-structural practices play an
invaluable role in protecting surface waters, they are not as easily quantified as structural BMPs.
7.5.9.1 Policies and Ordinances
As part of the overall post -construction ordinance, the City will investigate the possibility of developing a
buffer requirement.
7.5.9.2 Policies and Ordinances to Encourage lnfill Development in Higher -Density Urban Areas
Because higher -density urban areas are usually the areas that have existing storm drainage infrastructure,
it is usually beneficial for water quality to encourage development in these areas. At this time the City
does not have any policies or ordinances to encourage infill development in high -density urban areas.
However, the City will explore the possibility of implementing these types of policies and ordinances in
the future.
7.5.9.3 Education Programs
An important piece in the post -construction program is training for developers. Since they will be the
persons most affected by these new post -construction regulations, it is imperative that they have a good
understanding of what will be required with the new regulations. The City of Thomasville will provide
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available before the new regulations are implemented.
7.5.9.4 Other Measures
The City of Thomasville Fire and Police Departments are first respondents to a spill. The Department
serves as the Hazardous Material (Hazmat) response team that is in charge of mitigation of potential
contaminants during a spill. The Thomasville Hazmat response team is backed up by NCRRT4 (the State
Regional Hazmat team). Since most spills are due to roadway accidents, hazardous materials commonly
end up in the storm sewer system. The Department is responsible for keeping the material from spreading
to additional areas or to nearby storm drains. After dikes or other methods confine the spill, a private
contractor or other agency is contacted to clean up, collect, and dispose of the material.
7.5.10 Structural BMPs
Structural BMPs are physical structures designed to remove pollutants from storm water runoff, reduce
downstream erosion, provide flood control, and promote groundwater recharge. Structural BMPs differ
from non-structural BMPs in that they include engineering design and construction.
The City of Thomasville will recommend appropriate structural BMPs for each individual drainage area
D within the City based on the known water quality issues in each area if available. It is anticipated that
recommended BMPs will include wet detention ponds, wet extended detention ponds, storm water
wetlands, shallow wetlands, pond/wetland systems, bioretention areas, sand filters, infiltration trenches,
and enhanced dry swales. A BMP manual listing BMP options and details will be assembled for use by
City staff and developers.
7.5.11 Regulatory Mechanism
It will be necessary for the City of Thomasville to develop an ordinance to address post -construction
runoff. The ordinance will include requirements for low'and high density projects, operations and
maintenance requirements, and structural and non-structural BMP requirements. This ordinance will be
developed in accordance with the schedule presented in the BMP Summary Table.
7.5.12 Operation and Maintenance of BMPs
Long-term maintenance of BMPs is essential for program success. Therefore, the City of Thomasville
will develop, as part of the post -construction ordinance, a long-term operation and maintenance plan for
BMPs. In order to ensure that responsible parties (such as landowners or regional authorities) comply
with the operations and maintenance regulations, an agreement will be developed between the responsible
party and the City of Thomasville. This agreement will require the responsible party to comply with these
regulations, which will be adopted as a part of the post -construction ordinance.
' 7.5.13 Decision Process
NPDES Phase II requirements have necessitated the development of a post -construction storm water
' management program for the City of Thomasville. The City currently has no post -construction
requirements in place, and City leaders have made it a priority to have a fully functional program in place
by March 2005. Even though this is a tight deadline to achieve, the City is fully willing to appropriate the
required staff and resources to meet this date.
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The first step in development of the program will be to prioritize the drainage areas within the City.
These areas will be investigated and master planning of each area will provide specific information about
different areas of the City. This will allow City planners to designate any specific priority areas for the
program. In addition, the master planning activities will allow for area -specific BMPs to be implemented
1 based on known water quality issues. Once the areas have been identified, a decision path will be created
to select appropriate BMPs.
n An important part of this program will be training, both for City staff and for developers. Since these
uregulations are new and many have had no experience with them, training will begin early in order to
ensure that all individuals affected by the new regulations have had sufficient training.
7.5.14 Evaluation
The main measure of success will be the development and implementation of the past -construction
program by the accelerated deadline of March 2005. The development of a comprehensive ordinance will
be another measure of success, since it will involve many different individuals from various departments.
Other measures of success will be the completion of program tasks within the designated year for
completion. For a detailed outline of measurable tasks refer to section 7.5.8.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
The final control measure required by the NPDES Phase II program involves the examination and
possible alteration of municipal operations. This measure requires that municipalities evaluate their
actions to ensure a reduction in the amount and type of pollution that accumulates on streets, parking lots,
' open spaces, and storage and vehicle maintenance areas that discharge into local waterbodies. In addition,
this measure requires an evaluation of results from land development actions that may be environmentally
damaging. The primary intent of the EPA with this measure is to improve and protect water quality by
altering the performance of municipal operations. However, the EPA also feels that this measures could
also result in increased cost savings for municipalities through proper and timely maintenance of storm
sewer systems.
' To comply with this control measure, the City will be required to address the following requirements:
a Develop an operation and maintenance program with the objective of preventing or reducing pollutant
' runoff from municipal operations into the storm sewer system.
• Include training of City operations personnel on how to incorporate pollution prevention / good
housekeeping techniques into City operations. This could include park and open space maintenance,
fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system
maintenance.
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Public Works Dir.
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Address deficiencies related to
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vehicular operations, including
Public Works Dir.
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covering sand piles
3
Waste Disposal
Develop a procedure to cover waste
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Daryl Poole /
piles before they are transported to the
Solid Waste
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Paul Mitchell 1
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Address illicit connections at City
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Layton Paul /
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swimming pool and maintenance
Public Works Dir.
properties
facilities
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Develop a program to periodically
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inspect and maintain storm drainage
Street
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7.6.2 Affected Operations
Maintenance Facilities
The City of Thomasville maintains two major maintenance facilities. These facilities include the main
public works facility at 525 Turner Street, and the utilities garage and car wash located at 512 Doak
Street.
Existing Municipal NPDES Permits
The City of Thomasville maintains NPDES permit coverage for its municipally owned industries. The
Thomasville WWTP NPDES permit NC0024112 currently covers treated effluent from the wastewater
treatment plant.
7.6.3 Training
The City must establish a training program for their staff regarding the importance of storm water
pollution prevention and good housekeeping. EPA recommends training for staff members who deal with
parks and open space, the fleet maintenance center, new construction, and MS4 maintenance. Group
programs could be presented or videos could be developed for new employees to watch during
orientation. Programs for parks and open space could focus on BMPs related to nutrient loadings and
proper use of herbicides and pesticides. Videos or materials developed for fleet maintenance employees
could discuss the harmful effects of illicits such as used oil and anti -freeze and how to properly dispose of
these materials. Some or all of these options will be used to train City employees about pollution
prevention and good housekeeping techniques. The City will also look to the State and other agencies
such as APWA for training opportunities.
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Maintenance Facilities
The City currently recycles used motor oil and antifreeze from City fleet vehicles. Used batteries are
exchanged with a local battery vendor, and other recyclables (plastic, cardboard, and paper) are collected
by the City. No fueling stations are currently owned or operated by the City.
Street Sweeping
The goal of the City of Thomasville's street sweeping program is to address both aesthetic and water
quality issues. The goal is accomplished by distributing various levels of service throughout the business
and neighborhood community areas. Overall, 123 miles of streets are swept regularly, The street -sweeper
also has an attachment to clean catch basins that can be utilized if needed.
Storm Water System Maintenance
The City of Thomasville does not currently have a formal program to clean storm sewer inlet structures or
pipes. The portion of the conveyance system that is maintained is within the City's right-of-way. The
infrastructure is currently maintained by the Street Department on an as -needed basis when problems are
reported by residents or noted in the field by City personnel. Typical maintenance includes driveway
culvert installation and clean out, ditch maintenance, catch basin repairs and clean out, and headwall
maintenance.
iThe City of Thomasville will develop and implement a program to perodically inspect and maintain storm
drainage infrastructure within the City -owned right of way. This program will provide City crews to
inspect pipes, culverts and ditches for blockages, blowouts or other issues.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
' As mentioned previously, the City recycles used oil and antifreeze from City -owned vehicles. Currently
the City does not cover sand piles on City maintenance yards. The City will cover these piles to prevent
runoff into the MS4 system. The City washes vehicles at two maintenance sites. These sites will be
checked to ensure that the drains are connected to the sanitary sewer system.
' 7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Currently wastes from the City's street sweeping operations are stockpiled at the City's Public Works
maintenance facility until they are transported to the landfill 'and used as cover for the landfill operations.
The sweepings are currently not covered. The City will cover these sweepings to prevent runoff into the
MS4 system.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
Flooding is not a major concern in Thomasville, in part due to the City's implementation of Flood
' Damage Prevention Ordinance and strict regulation of floodplain areas. As a result, the City has not and
does not plan to construct any flood management projects. If in the future these types projects are
implemented, they must comply with the regulations set forth in the Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance.
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The City of Thomasville's Code of Ordinances contains several sections that relate in some way to storm
water. These sections include: Chapter 42, Floods; Chapter 66, Solid Waste; Chapter 70, Streets,
Sidewalks and Other Public Places, Chapter 74, Subdivisions; and Chapter 82, Utilities. In addition
Thomasville has in place a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and a Storm Water Policy. These
documents can be found in Appendix C. The Storm Water Policy addresses many of the current storm
water issues such as which facilities will be maintained by the City and work on private property. This
policy will be evaluated and adapted to address Phase II requirements.
7.6.9 Other Evaluations
As a part of this evaluation, parks and recreation facilities were also inspected in addition to the City's
maintenance facilities. The City's swimming pool, located at Veterans Memorial Park, currently drains to
a storm drain. This illicit discharge will be addressed by the City. In addition, it is suspected that the
floor drains in the City maintenance facilities may also be illicit discharges. The City will also address
these discharges if they are indeed found to be illicits.
7.6.1 U Decision Process
The City leaders of Thomasville know that a successful community -wide storm water program must
begin with City employees. Therefore, pollution prevention and good housekeeping issues are directly
associated with the success of the program. The City of Thomasville will make it a priority to train all
maintenance employees in good housekeeping and pollution prevention procedures. The City will also
ensure that all City property is in compliance with Phase 2 regulations and that all illicit discharges on
City property are addressed.
7.6.11 Evaluation
This minimum measure will be evaluated in several ways. Attainment of the BMP goals (see Section
7.5.8) will be one way to measure the success of the program. Another measure of program success will
be the number of employees trained in proper good housekeeping and pollution prevention measures.
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Table 1. Streams in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin that Receive Discharges from the City of Thomasville
Receiving Stream Name
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use Support Rating
Water Quality Issues
Index Number
Description
May 1998
January 2003'
Hamby Creek - -
12-11977-4
From source to Rich Fork
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Not Supporting
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Nat Supporting;.
- 1998 Study was Impaired for Fecal and Sediment (Point and Non -Point Sources)
Resam led for 2000 study; Still im -aired .
Unnamed Tributary HC01
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA -
NIA
N/A .
Unnamed Tributa .HCO2 ..
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA _
NIA
NIA �
Unnamed Tributary HCO2a
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributa :HCO3`
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributary HC04
NIA
see ma
NIA
N/A
"NIA
NIA -
Unnamed Tributa HC05 .:
N/A.
=. _ see,ma
NIA
NIA'
N/A
N/A a
Unnamed . Tributa HC06
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA. • _.
NIA
NIA
Hanks Branch
12-119-7-3-1
From source to Hunts Fork
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No Rating
No Rating
NIA
Unnamed Tributary HB01
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributary HB02
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributary HB03
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributary HB04
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Hunts Fork* 7
12-119-7-3•
From source to-Rich•Fork
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No Rating
N6 Ratiri
_ NIA
Unnamed TributaryHF41
NIA
see map.'NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributa HF02
NIA
, .. - see map,:_
t. N/A
:_ : -.N/A
NIA. _
NIA ..
Unnamed Tributa HF03
NIA
seema' ".
= N/A
NIA :
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributa' y HF03a
--NIA :.
see ma
m... NIA
-NIA
N/A
NIA ..
Uri`named TributaHFt41
-NIA,
see ma
NIA �',=
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;.NIA °:,
- _ NIA
Unnamed Tributa . " _
T HF05
: - T NIA :
s --r '. "see may
,NIA - ..ry
N/A.
.c- 7 NIA ..
- NIA
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Unnamed Tributa HF06 w
NIA
see:ma
NIA .-
M NIA
NIA ::.
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_... NIA _
Unnamed Tributary HF07`
N/A
see 'ma _
NIA
NIA
NIA .py
_ NIA m
u6riamed Tributa `. HF08
N/A
see ma :_ .,
N/A
NIA.
NIA _,
- NIA !
Unnamed Tributa HF09
NIA
see ma
NIA -..
.-. ':NIA•
ANfA ..,
� . NIA _ . -
:
Unnamed Tributary_HF09a
NIA
- see ma
NIA
VIA
9 NIA
N/A :
Unnamed Tributary HF09b .
NIA
_see ma
NIA
7 -..N/A-, _
9 NIA
- : NIA
Unnamed Tributaa HF09c,
NIA
see map
NIA
NIA
= NIA
Unnamed Tributary, HF1U
NIA=
-NIA
�. see ma
NIA :..._
NIA.w
NIA ' ;
W: ". N/A _
Jimmys Creek
12-119-7-4-2
From source to Hamby Creek
C
No Rating
Not Supporting-;
Monitored for 1998 study, but data was too old to use for a Rating
Aquatic Macro invertabrates rating for 2000 study was Fair
Unnamed Tributary JC01
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed Tributary JCO2
NIA
'see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA ;
Kehnedy Mill Creek " -
12-119-7.-2
From source to Rich'Foric m
C
No.Rating
Nip
NIA ". N!A
Unnamed Tributa , .,KMC01 . ::-
NIA,
see ma '. Y'
... -:.. N!A - ..
NIA
W N/A
M
_ NIA
Unnamed Tributa : KMC01 a-,
?NIA"-
see ma
NIA
NIA
N/A
- V N/A .
Unnamed Yrit)uta KMCO2
, 'NIA
seems.
NIA
N1A,_
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m - NIA -
Unnamed Tributary. KMC03 _
r ,NIA`
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NIA<.. ..
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North Hamby Creek
12-119-7-4-1
From source to Hamby Creek
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No Rating
Not Supportingi
Monitored for 1998 study, but data was too old to use for a Rating
A uatic Macroinvertabrates rating for 2000 study was Poor
Unnamed Tributary NHC01
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Unnamed TributaryNHCO2
NIA
see ma
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
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City Engineer
Bryan Fulbright
City Surveyor
Mike Evans
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Hubert M. Leonard, Mayor City Attorney
Sue Hunter, Council Member Paul Mitchell
Danny Oakley, Council Member
Joe Bennett, Council Member
Ricky Murphy, Council Member
Marie Culbreth, Council Member
George Burton, Council Member
Dwight Cornelispn, Council Member
City Manager City Clerk
Roger Bryant Betty Almond
Fire Chief I I Police Chief Finance Director Planning Director
Martin Dailey I Larry Murdock Tony Jarrett I Ron Perrell
Asst. Planning
Director
Bill Colonna
Recreation
Director
Billy Freeman
HR Director
Martha
Hancock
Street
Superintendent
Jay Weaver
Solid Waste
Superintendent
Daryl Poole
Administrative
Assistants
Alicia Adkins
Janis Moore
Public Works Director
H. Layton Paul
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Kelly Craver
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CITY OF THOMASVILLE
STORM WATER
POLICY
Adopted 9/20/99
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Until a separate stormwater division is developed, the Public Works Director will be
responsible for implementation of the Stormwater Policy including the review of
requests for service on either private or public property. The term Public Works
Director as used in this policy shall mean the Public Works Director or his designee.
Resolution of matters beyond the Public Works Director will be made by the
City Manager pursuant to the general directives presented by the City
Council.
1 SECTION 1- GENERAL
(1) The City shall maintain only the stormwater drainage facilities which are in City
' maintained street rights -of -way; stormwater drainage facilities which are in
permanent stormwater drainage easements conveyed to and accepted for
maintenance by the City; and stormwater drainage facilities which are on City
' property. All other stormwater drainage facilities shall be the responsibility of the
property owner(s) except as provided in Section 2.
' (2) The City of Thomasville will not allow any work by others including connections
or attachments to any City maintained stormwater drainage structure or ditch
without prior permit and approval by the Public Works Director. All proposed new
' installations of or improvements to driveway pipes or aprons, ditches, channels,
storm drainage structures, or diversions running immediately to, from, or in City
maintained rights of way or any City maintained stormwater drainage structure or
' ditch must be reviewed by the City and, if approved, installed in accordance with
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inspected by the Public Works Director prior to final approval.
(3) Where stormwater drainage facilities have been placed by others within City
maintained rights of way or within other City maintained stormwater drainage
areas, and the facilities do not meet City Standards and Specifications, and where
it is determined by the Public Works Director that these facilities endanger the
Public or cause frequent maintenance problems, the Public Works Director may
direct that such improper facilities be removed and that the stormwater drainage
facilities be brought up to minimum City Standards and Specifications. In both the
case of existing improper facilities constructed prior to this policy adoption and
those cases where improper facilities were constructed after policy adoption, the
City may require the responsible parties to remove and replace the facilities to
minimum City Standards and Specifications at their sole expense and
responsibility. For example, where improper facilities were constructed prior to
adoption of this policy in a manner in which it is unreasonable to expect that
adequate drainage could be maintained as determined by the Public Works
Director or where improper facilities were constructed after the adoption of this
policy without approval of the Public Works Director as required by this policy, the
responsible parties shall . be required to bear the expense of improvements
necessary to bring the stormwater drainage facilities up to City Standards and
Specifications.
(4) New driveway aprons or driveway pipe culverts are to be installed by others in
accordance with Section 1(2) above. The City will provide curb cuts for driveway
aprons on curb and gutter streets upon permit approval as required in Section 1
(2)•
(5) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for
stormwater drainage facilities on NCDOT rights of way, easements, or property.
(6) Erosion and sedimentation control la
Act of 1973, as amended, are enforced
the North Carolina Department of
(NCDENR), Land Quality Section.
vs of the North Carolina Pollution Control
by the Winston-Salem Regional Office of
Environment and Natural Resources
(7) The prioritization of corrective measures for the stormwater problems which are
the responsibility of the City will be based upon the following criteria:
Loss of Life or Reduction in Public Safety
2. Major Property Damage
3. Potential for Major Property Damage
4. Minor Property Damage
5. Potential for Minor Property Damage
6. Minor Nuisance Flooding
(8) Where there exists a stormwater drainage problem which needs to be corrected
as determined by the Public Works Director, on public rights of way or on othe
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requests improvements over and above the minimum improvements which would be
necessary to mitigate said problem as determined by the Public Works Director,
then the Public Works Director may direct that the additional improvements be
made provided that the conditions and standards of Section 2 are met except that
the property owner(s) shall be responsible for all additional costs associated with
the improvements over and above the minimum necessary improvements. For
example, where the Public Works Director proposes to correct erosion on a
street side ditch on public right of way with matting, and where the property
owner prefers that the ditch be piped, the Public Works Director may approve
such additional work provided the requirements of this Policy are met including
the property owner(s) being responsible for all additional costs associated with
piping as opposed to matting.
(9) The City's acquisition of City maintained storm drainage easements and/or the
cleaning, construction, or repair by the City of stormwater drainage facilities does
not constitute a warranty against storm water hazards, including, but not limited
to, flooding, erosion, or standing water.
SECTION 2 - WORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
The City will clean, repair, or construct stormwater drainage facilities on private
property only when their is imminent public danger as determined by the Public
Works Director or when there is some public benefit as determined by the
Thomasville City Council.
The following conditions and standards shall apply to all such work:
Owners of all property on which the stream or ditch lies or which is adjacent to that
portion on which the work is to be performed must sign a petition, on a form
prescribed by the Public Works Director, requesting the work and giving permission
to enter their property for such purpose. The City shall determine on what portion of
the stream or ditch the work shall be performed to effectuate the efficient and safe
flow of water.
All such owners of property shall be responsible for removing any obstructions,
objects, or vegetation that the City deems necessary or convenient to perform the
work.
All such owners shall agree to hold harmless the City and its agents, employees, or
contractors from any and all liability of any nature for personal injury, property
damage, or any other form of damage arising out of the work.
The City will be responsible for all engineering and plans for the work, including
scope of the work, means of performing it, schedule, and size and type of any
materials necessary to perform the work.
The property owner(s) shall be responsible for providing all materials deemed
necessary to perform the work.
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This service shall not apply to new construction projects or developments.
This service shall not apply to improvements proposed to be made within
Special Flood Hazard Areas as identified by the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the
City of Thomasville dated June 4, 1990, as amended.
' This service does not constitute acceptance of responsibility by the City for
the existence of particular storm drainage problems; or acceptance of
1 dedication, ownership, or future maintenance responsibility concerning any
stream or ditch or any other area of private property. This service by the City is
for the assistance of private property owners concerning storm drainage
' problems on their property, which if improved, would also have a public
benefit.
SECTION 3 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
It is the intent of this policy, as set forth, to complement and not to conflict with the
requirements of other local, state, or federal laws. In all cases the most restrictive
limitation or requirement or the requirement causing the highest standard of
improvement shall govern.
SECTION 4 - SEVERABILITY
If any section or sections of this policy is/are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all
other sections shall nevertheless continue in full force and remain in effect.
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1 ARTICLE 1. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE Et OBJECTIVES.
SECTION A. 51ATUT9_RY AUCHOR_IZATION,.
' The Legislature of the State of North Carolina has in Part 6, Article 21 of Chapter 143;
Parts 3, 5, and 8 of Article 19 of Chapter 160A; and Article 8 of Chapter 160A of the
North Carolina General Statutes, delegated the responsibility to local governmental
units to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general
welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the City Council of the City of Thomasville,
North Carolina does ordain as follows:
SECTION B. FMMNSG5_9F FArT.
(1) The flood hazard areas of the City of Thomasville are subject to periodic
inundation which results in loss of life, property, health and safety hazards,
disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public
expenditures of flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base,
all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(2) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in
floodplains causing increases in flood heights and velocities, and by the occupancy
in flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable to floods or hazardous to other lands
which are inadequately elevated, flood proofed, or otherwise unprotected from
flood damages.
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SECTION C. STATJEMENT Q._PURPQSE.
It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and
general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions
in specific areas by provisions designed to:
(1) restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and
property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging
increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities;
(2) require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve
such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial
construction;
(3) control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and
natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation
of flood waters;
(4) control filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may
increase erosion or flood damage; and,
(5) prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will
unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards
to other lands.
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SECTION D. O-BQETJVES.
The objectives of this ordinance are:
(1) to protect human life and health;
(2) to minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control
projects;
(3) to minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with
flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(4) to minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) to minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water
and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets, and
bridges located in ftoodptains;
(6) to help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use
and development of flood prone areas in such a manner as to minimize
flood blight areas; and,
(7) to insure that potential home buyers are notified that property is in a
flood area.
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ARTICLE 2. D-EEIKITIQN5_.
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this ordinance shall be
interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to
give this ordinance its most reasonable application.
"Ac-Qus-Qgr-$tMr-tore" means structures which are located on the same parcel of
property as the principal structure and the use of which is incidental to the use
of the principal structure. Garages, carports and storage sheds are common urban
accessory structures. Pole barns, hay sheds and the like qualify as accessory
structures on farms, and may or may not be located on the same parcel as the
farm dwelling or shop building.
"gdditi9n_(t9_dL1 e5ting building)" means an extension or increase in the floor area
or height of a building or structure. Additions to existing buildings shall comply with
the requirements for new construction, unless the addition, renovation or
reconstruction to any building, was constructed prior to the initial Flood Insurance
Study for that area, and the addition, renovation or reconstruction does not equal
50% of the present market value of the structure. Where a fire wall is provided
between the addition and the existing building, the addition(s) shall be considered
a separate building and must comply with the standards for new construction.
"Admirli5twty" means the local administrator of the City of Thomasville Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance.
"Appga4' means a request for a review of the administrator's interpretation of any
provision of this ordinance.
is the land in the floodplain within a community
subject to a one percent or greater chance of being flooded in any given year.
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"Base fl.QQC means the flood having a one percent chance of being equated or
exceeded in any given year.
"Basem ,rit" means, for floodplain management and flood insurance purposes, any
area of the building having_ijs ADQr sQbgrade (below ground level) on all sides.
"
84ilding' means any structure built for support, shelter, or enclosure for any
occupancy or storage.
"Dev__elgpmen '
means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling,
grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials.
"El,evati:S_b_ui_ldi_ng" means, for insurance purposes, a nonbasement building which has
its lowest elevated floor raised above ground level by foundation walls, shear walls,
posts, piers, pilings or columns.
"Ex51tRgs.o-atnuctim" means for the purposes of determining rates, structures for
which the start of construction" commenced before the effective date of the FIRM
or before January 1, 1975, for FIRMS effective before that date. "Existing construction"
may also be referred to as "existing structures".
"F�ciSting rrl�du�Ct�iL�h4m�ps7ikQf rTl�c�r�chS2irle sQ��i�iQn" means a
manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for
servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including,
at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets , and either
final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before August 20,
1979.
"Fxpauion_t4
an&xisting_marL4if-ntu e -h-Qme pa l�o ubdLvisiQ- means the
preparation of the additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing
the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the
installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading
or the pouring of concrete slabs).
"FLQ-o-d or "fI. _c ips; means a general and temporary condition of partial or
complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:
(1) the overflow of inland or tidal waters; and,
(2)the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any
source.
"F(�Qd Ma�ar��o���ary Map_(FHB1�)" means an official map of a community,
issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where the boundaries
of the areas of special flood hazard have been defined as Zone A.
"El osi_Jnsuranse RAte Map_(F_ RM)" means an official map of a community, on which the
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Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the areas of special
flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
" E(QQd Insvr..a&_$tu_dy" is the official report provided by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. The report contains flood profiles, as well as the Flood
Boundary Floodway Map and the water surface elevation of the base flood.
"SO-O NYay... means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent
land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.
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th t f f l d b 0ld� 'n l din b Bement
E o_Yr means a op Bur ace o an enc ose area in a ut ing (t c u g a ),
i.e., top of slab in concrete slab construction or top of wood flooring in wood frame
construction. The term does not include the floor of a garage used solely for parking
vehicles.
"Functionally dependent ility." means a facility which cannot be used for its intended
purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water, such as a docking
or port facility necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers,
shipbuilding, ship repair, or seafood processing facilities. The term does not include
long-term storage, manufacture, sales, or service facilities.
"Highest Adjacnt Grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface,
prior to construction, next to the proposed walls of the structure.
"Nstaric Strurrtffe" means any structure that is: (a) listed individually in the
National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the US Department
of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of Interior as meeting
the requirements for individual listing on the National Register; (b) certified or
preliminarily determined by the Secretary of Interior as contributing to the
historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily
determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;
(c) individually listed on a State inventory of historic places; (d) individually
listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic
preservation programs that have been certified (1) by an approved state
program as determined by the Secretary of Interior, or (2) directly by the
Secretary of Interior in states without approved programs.
�Lo�eq_lQar_" means, for floodplain management and flood insurance purposes,
the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished
or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access,
or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered a building's
Lowest floor provided that such an enclosure is not built so as to render the structure
in violation of the applicable non -elevation design requirements of this ordinance.
"Manjjfactured h(mg " means a structure, transportable in one or more sections,
which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used with or without
a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. The term
"manufactured home' does not include a "recreational vehicle".
"iManufKtured ho-me-parLor s-vbdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels)
of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
Sea_t_eyeA" means, for purposes of the NFIP, the National Geodetic Vertical
Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on
a FIRM are referenced
"Revy�o rucdon" means, for floodplain management purposes, structures for
which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of
this ordinance and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
"tLQw maaufpLc-wced-heme_p-ar-kQLs-uxisiQn" means a manufactured home park
or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on
which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the
installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading
or the pouring of concrete slabs) is completed on or after August 20, 1979.
"No�cQnf�rming lzui ng or y��' means any legally existing building or use which
fails to comply with the provisions of the ordinance.
"Re_cmalii_QnaL.vehicl_(�' means a vehicle which is: (a) built on a single chassis;
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(b) 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;
(c) designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck;
and, (d) designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling, but as temporary
living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
"Rtmedy a violation" means to bring the structure or other development into
compliance with State or local floodplain management regulations, or, if this is
not possible, to reduce the impacts of its noncompliance. Ways that impacts
may be reduced include protecting the structure or other affected development
from flood damages, implementing the enforcement provisions of the ordinance or
otherwise deterring future similar violations, or reducing Federal financial exposure
with regard to the structure or other development.
"S-tart_of o_as_tructiQr1" includes substantial improvement, and means the date
the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or improvement was within 180 days of
the permit date. The actual start means the first placement of permanent
construction of a structure (including a manufactured home) on a site, such as
the pouring of slabs or footings, installation of piles, construction of columns, or
any work beyond the stage of excavation or the placement of a manufactured home
on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation,
such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of
streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings,
piers or foundations, or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the
installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not
occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial
improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall,
ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building, whether or not that alteration
affects the external dimensions of the building.
"5-
ru ure_" means, for floodplain management purposes, a walled and roofed
building, a manufactured home, including a gas or liquid storage tank, or other
man-made facilities or infrastructuresthatsare-prjDc1paUy_a�-oye_gcoLtnd.
"Su_b514ntjaLdamaage" means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby
the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or
exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
See definition of "substantial improvement".
"S, rbgntial impr—c vemeat' means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition,
or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50
percent of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of
the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial
damage", regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not,
however, include either: (1) any project of improvement of a structure to correct
existing violations of State or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications
which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are
the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or, (2) any alteration of
a historic structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's
continued designation as a historic structure.
"5+ub-5t-arlti_ally irDprQveci existin-g_rri .nufacWLed-h-o-mspat uuwiyj5 Qp" means where
the repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of the streets, utilities and
pads equals or exceeds 50 percent of the value of the streets, utilities and pads
before the repair, reconstruction, or improvement commenced.
"Miau&" is a grant of relief to a person from the requirements of this ordinance
which permits construction in a manner otherwise prohibited by this ordinance
where specific enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship.
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Vipla�t_vn means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant
with the community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other
development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other
evidence of compliance required in Articles 4 and 5 is presumed to be in violation
until such time as that documentation is provided.
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ARTICLE 3. GENERAL PEZOV1510NS.
SECTION A. LANDS TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE APEL E5.
This ordinance shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction
of the City of Thomasville.
SECTION B. BASIS FOR_ESTABLlSHING THE AREAS �F SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD.
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency in its Flood insurance Study, dated September 28, 1979, with accompanying
maps and other supporting data, and any revision thereto are adopted by reference
and declared to be a part of this ordinance.
SECTION C..1�STABLISLIMENT—O EYFLORM. N7�EBMl2.
A Development Permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this
ordinance prior to the commencement of any development activities.
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SECTION D. WMELIAN_CE.
No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted, or structurally
altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable
regulations
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SECTION E. A_BR0yAT_1ON AKI)_G_RE T>5R RE5T�I�T141�5.
This ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements,
covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance and another conflict
or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
SECTION F. 1NJURPRETATLON.
in the interpretation and application of this ordinance all provisions shall be:
(1) considered as minimum requirements; (2) liberally construed in favor of the
governing body; and, (3) deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers
granted under state statutes.
SECTION G. WARN INy A Q DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
The degree of flood protection required by this ordinance is considered reasonable
for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideration.
Larger floods can and will occur an rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased
by man-made or natural causes. This ordinance does not imply that land outside
the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free
from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance shall not create liability on the part
of the City of Thomasville or by any officer or employee thereof for any flood
damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision
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lawfully made hereunder.
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Violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its
requirements, including violation of conditions and safeguards established in
connection with grants of variance or special exceptions, shall constitute a
misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any
of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more that $50.00
or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. Each day such violation
continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained
shall prevent the City of Thomasville from taking such other lawful action as
is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
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ARTICLE 4. AAD V_IINISTRATION.
SECTION A. DESIGNATIQN OF A17M1NI5TRATOR.
The City Engineer is hereby appointed to administer and implement the provisions
of this ordinance.
SECTION B. pEy_EIQQMENT EERMET Arip C�RIIE1 A,�1.0N REQU1REME1�T�-
Application for a Development Permit shall be made to the administrator on forms
furnished by the administrator prior to any development activities. The Development
Permit shall include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing -
the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or
proposed structures; and the location of fill materials, storage areas, and drainage
facilities. Specifically, the following information is required:
(1) A plot plan that shows the 100 year floodplain contour or a statement that the
entire lot is within the floodplain must be provided by the development permit
applicant when the lot is within or appears to be within the floodplain as mapped
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the floodplain identified pursuant
to either Article 4, Section C(10) or Article 5 Sections C and D. The plot plan must
be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a registered land surveyor or
professional engineer and certified by same.
(2) The plot plan required by Article 4, Section B(1) must show the floodway as
identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or pursuant to either
Article 4, Section C(10) or Article 5, Section C, or the setback required for streams
without designated floodways as required by Article 5, Section C (2).
(3) Where base flood elevation data is provided as set forth in Article 3 Section B,
or Article 4, Section C(10), the application for a Development Permit within the flood
hazard area shall show.
(a) the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor
(including basement) of all new and substantially improved
structures, and
(b) if the non-residential structure will be floodproofed in accordance
with Article 5, Section B(2), the elevation (in relation to mean sea
Level) to which the structure will be floodproofed.
(4) Where the base flood elevation data is not provided, the application for a
development permit must show construction of the lowest floor at least 2 feet
above the highest adjacent grade.
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(5) Where any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed
development, the application for a development permit shall include: a description
of the extent of watercourse alteration or relocation; an engineering report on the
effects of the proposed project on the flood -carrying capacity of the watercourse
and the effects to properties located both upstream and downstream; and a map
showing the location of the proposed watercourse alteration or relocation.
(6) When a structure is floodproofed, the applicant shall provide a Floodproofing
Certificate (FEMA Form 81-65) from a registered professional engineer or architect
that the non-residential floodproofed structure meets the floodproofing criteria in
Article 5, Section B(2).
(7) A certification of lowest floor elevation or a Floodproofing Certificate
(FEMA Form 81-65) is required after the lowest floor is completed. Within
twenty-one (21) calendar days of establishment of the lowest floor elevation,
or floodproofing by whatever construction means, whichever is applicable, it shall
be the duty of the permit holder to submit to the administrator a certification of
the elevation of the lowest floor, or floodproofed elevation, whichever is applicable,
as built, in relation to mean sea level. Said certification shall be prepared by or
under the direct supervision of a registered land surveyor or professional engineer
and certified by same. When flood -proofing is utilized for a particular building,
said certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a
professional engineer or architect and certified by same. Any work done within
the twenty-one (21) day calendar period and prior to submission of the certification
shall be at the permit holder's risk. The administrator shall review the floor elevation
survey data submitted. Deficiencies detected by such review shall be corrected
by the permit holder immediately and prior to further progressive work being
permitted to proceed. Failure to submit the survey or failure to make said
corrections required hereby shall be cause to issue a stop -work order for
the project.
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SECTION C. DUTIES -AND Rf5R0NS1BI1ITIE�OF_ME IINISLF�A70R.
Duties of the administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Review all development permits to assure that the requirements of this ordinance
have been satisfied.
(2) Advise permittee that additional Federal or State permits may be required, and
if specific Federal or State permits are known, require that copies of such permits
be provided and maintained on file with the development permit.
(3) Notify adjacent communities and the North Carolina Department of Crime Control
and Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, State Coordinator for the
National Flood Insurance Program prior to any alteration or relocation of a
watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
(4) Assure that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of
said watercourse so that the flood- capacity is not diminished.
(5) Prevent encroachments within floodways unless the certification and flood
hazard reduction provisions of Article 5 are met.
(6) Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor
(including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, in accordance
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with Article 4, Section B(7).
(7) Obtain the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the new or
substantially improved structures have been floodproofed, in accordance with
Article 4, Section B(7).
(9) When floodproofing is utilized for a particular structure, obtain certifications from
a registered professional engineer or architect in accordance with Article 5, Section B(2).
(9) Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the areas
of special flood hazard (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a
mapped boundary and actual field conditions), make the necessary interpretation.
The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable
opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in this article.
(10) When base flood elevation data or floodway data has not been provided in
accordance with Article 3, Section B, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base
flood elevation data and floodway data available from a Federal, State, or other
source, including data developed pursuant to Article 5, Section 1)(4), in order to
administer the provisions of this ordinance.
(11) When the exact location of boundaries of the areas special flood hazards
conflict with the current, natural topography information at the site the property
owner may apply and be approved for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) by FEMA.
A copy of the Letter of Map Amendment issued from FEMA will be maintained by
the administrator in the permit file.
(12) Make on -site inspections of projects in accordance with Article 4, Section D.
(13) Serve notices of violations, issue stop -work orders, revoke permits and take
corrective actions in accordance with Article 4, Section D.
(14) Maintain all records pertaining to the administration of this ordinance and
make these records available for public inspection.
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SECTION D. ADl�li INISTRATIV PRO_CEpU_RE$.
(1) lnspQgt9D5—oi-Wo . i Proggss: As the work pursuant to a permit progresses,
the administrator shall make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary
to ensure that the work is being done according to the provisions of the local
ordinance and the terms of the permit. In exercising this power, the administrator
has a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises
within the territorial jurisdiction at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or
other enforcement action.
(2) St4p W�rUrders: Whenever a building or part thereof is being constructed,
reconstructed, altered, or repaired in violation of this ordinance, the administrator
may order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop -work order shall be in
writing and directed to the person doing the work. The stop -work order shall state
the specific work to be stopped, the specific reasons for the stoppage, and the
conditions under which the work may be resumed. Violation of a stop -work order
constitutes a misdemeanor.
(3) 3ey2cation_Qf.Rer_miit : The administrator may revoke and require the return of
the development permit by notifying the permit holder in writing stating the reason
for the revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any substantial departure from the
approved application, plans, or specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with
the requirements of State or local laws; or for false statements or misrepresentations
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made in securing the permit. Any permit mistakenly issued in violation of an
appticable State or local law may also be revoked.
(4) Peri i-c In5p-e-c-t9n5: The administrator and each member of his inspections
department shall have a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter
on any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department at any
reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
(5) ViolationstQbe--Coracte: When the administrator finds violations of applicable
State and local laws, it shall be his duty to notify the owner or occupant of the
building of the violation. The owner or occupant shall immediately remedy each
of the violations of taw in the property he owns.
(6) Ac-tions in F-v�ent_Qf-Failure toJake-C-orrec-tiy-e-Ac-tto-i: if the owner of a building
or property shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the administrator shalt
give him written notice, by certified or registered mail to his last known address
or by personal service,
(a) that the building or property is in violation of the Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance
' (b)that a hearing will be held before the administrator at a designated place
and time, not later than 10 days after the date of the notice, at which time
the owner shalt be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to
' present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and,
(c) that following the hearing, the administrator may issue such order to
alter, vacate, or demolish the building; or to remove fill as appears appropriate.
(7) SZrdeftQJa-ke-CQrfectiy-eAWQn: If, upon a hearing held pursuant to the
notice prescribed above, the administrator shalt find that the building or
development is in violation of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, he shall
make an order in writing to the owner, requiring the owner to remedy the violation
within such period, not less than 60 days, the administrator may prescribe; provided
that where the administrator finds that there is imminent danger to life or other
property, he may order that corrective action be taken in such lesser period as may
be feasible.
(8) Appel: Any owner who has received an order to take corrective action may
appeal from the order to the local elected governing body by giving notice of
appeal in writing to the administrator and the clerk within 10 days following issuance
of the final order. In the absence of an appeal, the order of the administrator
shalt be final. The local governing body shalt hear an appeal within a reasonable
time and may affirm, modify and affirm, or revoke the order.
(9) 1 �-W- o C mply_w� Or r: If the owner of a building or property fails to
comply with an order to take corrective action from which no appeal has been
taken, or fails to comply with an order of the governing body following an appeal,
he shalt be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished in the discretion of the court.
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SECTION E. YARIANCE-E -CEV RE5.
(1) The Board of Planning and Adjustment as established by the City of Thomasville
shall hear and decide requests for variances from the requirements of this ordinance.
(2) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the appeal board may appeal such decision
to the Court, as provided in Chapter 7A of the North Carolina General Statutes.
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(3) Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures upon
the determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the
structure's continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the
minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.
(4) In passing upon such applications, the appeal board shall consider all technical
evaluations,all relevant factors, all standards specified in other sections of this
ordinance, and:
(a) the danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others,
(b) the danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage
(c) the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and
the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(d) the importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community;
(e) the necessity to the facility a waterfront location, where applicable;
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(f) the availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion
damage, for the proposed use;
(g) the compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
(h) the relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain
management program for that area;
(i) the safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and
emergency vehicles;
(}) the expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport
of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at
the site; and,
(k) the costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions
including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer,
gas, electrical and water systems, and streets and bridges.
(5) The findings listed above shall be submitted to the appeal board, in writing, and
included in the application for a variance.
(6) Upon consideration of the factors listed above and the purposes of this ordinance,
the appeal board may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it
deems necessary to further the purposes of this ordinance.
(7) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in
flood levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(8) Conditions for Variances:
(a) Variances may not be issued when the variance will make the
structure in violation of other Federal, State, or local laws,
regulations, or ordinances.
(b) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the
variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard,
to afford relief.
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(c) Variances shall only be issued upon (i) a showing of good and
sufficient cause; (ii) a determination that failure to grant the
variance would result in exceptional hardship; and,
(iii) a determination that the granting of a variance will not result
in increased flood heights, addition al threats to public safety,
extraordinary public expense, create nuisance, cause fraud on
or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws
or ordinances.
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(d) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written
notice specifying the difference between the base flood elevation
and the elevation to which the structure is to be built and a written
statement that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate
with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor
elevation. Such notification shall be maintained with a record of all
variance actions.
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(e) The administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions
and
report any variances to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
upon request.
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ARTICLE 5. PRQVlWN5 FOR FLOOD HAZARD R£pILC 1_ON.
SECTION A. GE-NE1.4L_STAKDAR_DS.
In all areas of special flood hazard the following provisions are required:
(1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent
flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure;
(2) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with
materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage;
(3) All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by
methods and practices that minimize flood damages;
(4) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other
service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from
entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;
(5) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
(6) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems
into flood waters;
(7) On -site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid
impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding; and,
(8) Any alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvements to a structure which is
in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, shall meet the requirements of
"new construction" as contained in this ordinance.
(9) o Coforsning ild ng�r (Js� . Non -conforming buildings or uses may not be
enlarged, replaced, or rebuilt unless such enlargement or reconstruction is
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accomplished in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance. Provided, however,
nothing in this ordinance shall prevent the repair, reconstruction, or replacement
of a building or structure existing on the effective date of this ordinance and
located totally or partially within the floodway or stream setback, provided that
the bulk of the building or structure below base flood elevation in the floodway
or stream setback is not increased and provided that such repair, reconstruction,
or replacement meets all of the other requirements of this ordinance.
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SECTION B. SPECIFIC STANDARDS.
In all areas of special flood hazard where base flood elevation data has been
provided, as set forth in Article 3, Section B, or Article 4, Section C(10), the
following provisions are required:
(1) Residen Ja_LCQnAtruction. New construction or substantial improvement of any
residential structure (including manufactured homes) shall have the lowest floor,
including basement, elevated no lower than two feet above the base flood
elevation. Should solid foundation perimeter walls be used to elevate a structure,
openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movements of flood waters shall be provided.
(2) Nam►-oniQa. New construction or substantial improvement of
any commercial, industrial, or non-residential structure shalt have the lowest floor,
including basement, elevated no lower than two feet above the level of the base
flood elevation. Structures located in A Zones may be floodproofed in lieu of
elevation provided that all areas of the structure below the required elevation
are watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water,
using structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic loads and the effect of buoyancy. A registered professional engineer
or architect shall certify that the standards of this subsection are satisfied. Such
certification shall be provided to the official as set forth in Article 4, Section B(7).
(3)ManufaMrgd Homes.
(a) Manufactured homes that are placed or substantially improved on
sites (i) outside a manufactured home park or subdivision; (ii) in a new
manufactured home park or subdivision; (iii) in an expansion to an
existing manufactured home park or subdivision; or, (iv) in an existing
manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home
has incurred "substantial damage" as the result of a flood, must be
elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the
manufactured home is elevated no lower than two feet above the
base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately
anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral
movement.
(b) Manufactured homes that are to be placed or substantially improved
on sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision that are
not subject to the provisions of Article 5, Section B(3a) of this
ordinance
must be elevated on reinforced piers or other structural elements so
that
the lowest floor of the manufactured home is no lower than two feet
above the base flood elevation or 36 inches above highest existing
adjacent grade, and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored
foundation to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
(c) Manufactured homes shalt be anchored to prevent flotation,
collapse, or
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Lateral movement. For the purpose of this requirement, manufactured
homes
must be anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement in
accordance with the Regulations for Mobile Homes and Modular
Housing adopted by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to
NCGS 143.15. Additionally, when the elevation would be met by an
elevation of the chassis 36 inches or less above the grade at the site,
the chassis shall be supported by reinforced piers or other foundation
elements of at Least equivalent strength. When the elevation of the
' chassis is above 36 inches in height an engineering certification is
required.
(4) RepDal ides. A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on
wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick -disconnect type
utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions.
Recreation vehicles placed on sites shall either:
(a) be on site for fewer than 180 consecutive days and be fully licensed and ready
for highway use; or
(b) meet the requirements of Article 4, Section B and Article 5, Sections A and B(3).
(5) Eteyate 15 _Ruldirigs. New construction or substantial improvements of elevated
buildings that include fully enclosed areas that are usable solely for the parking of
vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement and which
are subject to flooding shall be designed to preclude finished living space and be
designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by
allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters.
(a) Designs for complying with this requirement must either be
certified
by a professional engineer or architect or meet the following
minimum
criteria:
(i) Provide a minimum of two openings having a total net
area of not
less than one square inch for every square foot of
enclosed area
subject to flooding;
(ii) The bottom of all required openings shall be no higher
than one
foot above grade; and,
(iii) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers,
valves, or other coverings or
devices provided they permit the automatic flow of
floodwaters in both directions.
(b) Access to the enclosed area shall be the minimum necessary to
allow
for parking of vehicles (garage door) or limited storage of
maintenance
equipment used in connection with the premises (standard exterior
door)
or entry to the living area (stairway or elevator).
,i (c) The interior portion of such enclosed area shall not be partitioned
or
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finished into separate rooms, except to enclose storage areas.
(6) A__ cessoryStructure. When accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, etc.)
with a value of $3,000 or less, are to be placed in the ftoodplain the following criteria
shall be met:
(a) Accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation
(including work, sleeping, living, cooking or restroom areas);
(b) Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage
potential;
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(c) Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the
building
site so as to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters;
(d) Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with Article 5,
Section A(1);
(e) Service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment shall be
installed in accordance with Article 5 Section A(4); and
(f) Openings to relieve hydrostatic pressure during a flood shall be
provided below base flood elevation in conformance with Article 5
Section
B(5).
(7) ElQodw-ay5. Located within areas of special flood hazard established in Article 3,
Section B, are areas designated as floodways. The floodway is an extremely hazardous
area due to the velocity of flood waters which carry debris and potential projectiles
and has erosion potential. The following provisions shall apply within such areas:
(a) No encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial
improvements, and other developments shall be permitted unless
certification (with supporting technical data) by a registered
professional
engineer is provided demonstrating that encroachments, when
combined
with the allowable encroachment of the floodway fringe and any
previously
placed or previously approved encroachment in the floodway, shall not
cumulatively increase the base flood elevation more than one foot at
any
point. The increase in base flood elevation due to
allowable encroachment
of the floodway fringe is listed in the Floodway Data Table in the Flood
Insurance Study prepared by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA).
(b) If Article 5, Section B(7)(a) is satisfied, all new construction and
substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard
reduction provisions of Article 5.
(c) No manufactured homes shall be permitted, except in an existing
manufactured home park or subdivision. A replacement manufactured
home may be placed on a lot in an existing manufactured home park or
subdivision provided the anchoring and the elevation standards of
Article 5, Section B(3) and_jheencLm n stand�.rds of Art
SeLliQn B(7)(a). are met.
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SECTION C. 5TANDARDS FOR STREAMS WITHOUT ESTABLISHED BASE FLOOD
EL,EVATI01LS-4N-D_/OR ELOOD_WAYS..
Located within the areas of special flood hazard established in Article 3, Section B,
are small streams where no base flood data has been provided or where no floodways
have been identified. The following provisions apply within such areas:
(1) No encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, or
new development shall be permitted within a distance of twenty feet each side of the
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stream from top of bank, unless certification with supporting technical data by a
registered professional engineer is provided demonstrating that such encroachments,
when combined with previously placed or previously approved encroachments, shall
not cumulatively increase the base flood elevation more than one foot at any point.
(2) if Article 5, Section C(1) is satisfied and base flood elevation data is available
from other sources, all new construction and substantial improvements within such
areas shall comply with all applicable flood hazard ordinance provisions of Article 5
and shall be elevated or floodproofed in accordance with elevations established in
accordance with Article 4, Section C(10). When base flood elevation data is not
available from a Federal, State, or other source, the lowest floor, including
basement, shall be elevated at least two (2) feet above the highest adjacent grade.
SECTION D. STANDARDS FOo�_suBDiVIS10 PR 0 ALA
(1) Proposals for subdivisions shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) Proposals for subdivisions shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas,
electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage;
(3) Proposals for subdivisions shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure
to flood hazards; and,
(4) Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other
proposed development which is greater than the lesser of fifty lots or five acres.
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ARTICLE 6. LEGAL U-AT PROVISION-S
SECTION A. F,EFECT ONi RIf�FHT-ACID LIABILITIES U D�I�THE-EASTIN-i ELQU DAMAG1r
_EREVENTIQN__ORDINAN-CE:
This Ordinance in part comes forward by re-enactment of some of the provisions of
the flood damage prevention ordinance enacted May 4, 1987 as amended, and it is
not the intention to repeal but rather to re-enact and continue to enforce without
interruption of such existing provisions, so that all rights and liabilities that have
accrued hereunder are reserved and may be enforced. The enactment of this
ordinance shall not affect any action, suit or proceeding instituted or pending. All
provisions of the flood damage prevention ordinance of the City of Thomasville
enacted on May 4, 1987, as amended, which are not reenacted herein are repealed.
SECTION B. EFFECT UPON OUTSTANDING BUILDiNG_PERMITS
Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction, size or
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designated use of any building, structure or part thereof for which a building permit
has been granted by the Chief Building Inspector or his authorized agents before the
time of passage of this ordinance; provided, however, that when construction is not
begun under such outstanding permit within a period of sixty (60) days subsequent
to passage of this ordinance, construction or use shall be in conformity with the
provisions of this ordinance.
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SECTION C. EFFECTIVE DATE
Adopted by the Thomasville City Council meeting in regular session this Nineteenth
day of June, 1995.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
NORTH CAROLINA
DAVIDSON COUNTY
1, Mary G. Hill, City Clerk for the City of Thomasville, North Carolina, a municipal
corporation, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an
ordinance adopted by the Thomasville City Council, meeting in regular session on
the 19th day of June, 1995, at which meeting a quorum of the members of the
said City Council was present.
This the 19th day of June, 1995.
Mary G. Hill City Clerk
NORTH CAROLINA
DAVIDSON COUNTY
I, Betty Darr Almond, a Notary Public of said County, do hereby certify that Mary G. Hill,
Thomasville City Clerk, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the
due execution of the foregoing certification.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal, this the 19th day of June, 1995
(Notary Public)
My Commission expires:
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