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CITY OF CLAREMONT
PHASE II NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION
and
COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM REPORT
Submitted to
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STORMWATER UNIT
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
JUNE, 2004
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WESTERN PIEDMONT COUNCQ. OF GOVERNMENTS
PO BOX 9026
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA 28603

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CITY OF CLAREMONT
P.O. SOX 446
3288 EAST MAIN STREET
CLAREMONT, N.C. 28610
828/459-7009 • FAX [phone]
June 2, 2004
Mr. Bradley Bennett
NC DEN R
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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RE: Submission of the City of Claremont's Phase II Stormwater
Permit Application and Stormwater Management Plan
Dear Mr. Bennett,
Please find enclosed three (3) copies of the City of Claremont's NPDES Phase II Stormwater
Permit Application, This application package contains form SWU-264 and the comprehensive
stormwater program narrative. Also enclosed is it check for $715 to cover the required
application fee.
Please feel free to contact Corey Teague with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments
(828-485-4240), who prepared this application, should you have any questions concerning the
City's stormwater application package.
Sincerely,
Doris Bumgarner�
Interim City Manager
Enclosures
cc: Corey Teague, W PCOG

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Department of Environment & Natural Resources
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NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES sormwater 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 NPDES Small M54 Stormwater
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
Seeking Permit Coverage
City of Claremont
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
state or local)
Local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
town, county, prison, school,
City
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Catawba
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
miles)
6.77 square miles
g.
Population
Permanent
1,077
Seasonal (if available)
Not Applicable
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
9.9%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ yes ® No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
6.77 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
3
d.
Estimated errcce_n_tage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities;
•
Residential
30%
•
Commercial
60/0
•
Industrial
13%
•
Open Space
51%
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® 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 ®No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
Not Applicable
• NPDES Permit Number
Not Applicable
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑Yes ®No
with another Phase II enti ?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
Not Applicable
the enti :
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
❑ Yes ® No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Not Applicable
• Element they will implement
Not Applicable
• Contact Person
Not Applicable
• Contact Address
Not Applicable
• Contact Telephone Number
Not Applicable
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑Yes [-I 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
Doris Bumgarner
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
City Manager (Interim)
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report. _
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' VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
1 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
Doris Sumgarner
Title
City Manager (Interim)
Street Address
3288 E Main Street
PO Box
446
City
Claremont
State
NC
Zip
28610
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
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
Doris Bumgarner
b.
Title
City Manager (Interim)
c.
Street Address
3288 E Main Street
d.
PO Box
446
e.
City
Claremont
f.
State
NC
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zip
28610
h.
Telephone Number
[phone]
i.
Fax Number
[phone]
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS '
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a,
RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
None
b.
UIC program under SDWA
None
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NCO032662 — Claremont North WWTP
Permit Number
NCO081370 — Claremont McLin Creek WWTP
d.
Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
None
Claremont is part of a nonattainment area for ozone and
e.
Non Attainment Program
particulate matter.
f.
National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
None
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of CWA
None
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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 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 1
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2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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
S. 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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Storm Serer Svstem Information
1.1 Population Served: The permanent population of Claremont based oil the 2000
US Census is 1,077. The City's population does not vary seasonably.
1.2 Growth Rate: Clarcn7ont's population according to the 1990 US Census was
980. The City's population based on the 2000 US Census was 1,077. The City's
population grew 99% during that decade, or about 1 % annually.
1.3 Jurisdictional and NIS4 Service Area: Claremont's land -use jurisdictional area
includes parcels located within Claremont's corporate limits as well as an
established extraterritorial jurisdictional area (ET1) (See Attachment 1). 'These
areas collectively total 6.77 square miles (includes roads).
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
' The City of Claremont has approximately 2.04 miles of curb and gutter oil State
maintained roads and 1.47 miles of curb and gutter on City maintained roads.
Ditches transport stormwater along the remaining streets in the City and culverts
' under driveways and streets are used to pipe water. The City has dedicated staff
to maintain the storm sewer system while an engineering consulting; firm provides
technical expertise.
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1.5 ].and Use Composition Estimates: Table 1 below provides information on the
estimated percentage of the MS4 service area that is under residential,
coinniercial, industrial and open space use.
Land Use ..
Acres*
Percentage -
Residential
1,174
30%
Commercial
235
6%
Industrial
505
13%
Open Space
2,004
51%
Total
1 3,918
100%
*Does not include area ofro,,O rights -of -way.
1.6 Estimate Methodology: The land use estimates were obtained through a Land
Use Survey and GIS analysis of the City maintained by the Western Piedmont
Council of Governments, Properties were aggregated into the residential.
commercial, industrial and open space categories.
1.7 "I kIDL Identification: Lands within the City's jurisdiction drain into Long,
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2. Receiving Streams
Receiving
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Use Support
Water Quality
Stream Name
Classification
Rating
Issues
Long Creek
Proiri 5ouiliern Railway
WS-1V
NIA
NIA
to ciid at NlcLin Creek
McLin Creek
From intersection of
WS-IV
NIA
NIA
Shangra-La Drive and
Keisler Dairy Road to
Southeastern comer of
City jurisdiction at
Cinderella Street
Mull Creek
From western limit of
WS-IV
NIA
NIA
ET.I to the north side of
1-40 just past the rest
area.
3. Existing Water Quality Programs
3,1 Existing Programs: The City of Claremont has adopted and is administering a
local water supply watershed protection ordinance (see Attachment 2).
3.2 State Programs: Staff with the Mooresville Regional Office of the Land Quality
Section of the DENR administers the state's Erosion and Sediment Control
Regulations within the City's planning area.
4. Permitting Information
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List:
4.2 Organizational Chart: (see Attachment 3)
4.3 Signing Official: Doris 13umgarner.. City Manager (Interim)
4A Duly Authorized Representative; Not applicable.
5. Co -Permitting Information: Not applicable.
C. Reliance on other governmenial entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations:
Not applicable
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' 7. Stornnvater tMana Bement Prograin Plan
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' 7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water lnilmets
7.1.1 13N11' Summary Table 7.1.1 describes the activities the City will undertake
to meet the State's public education and outreach requirements.
' 7.1.2 The City has a growing number of commercial and industrial
developments, especially in areas that flow into receiving streams.
"Therefore, business and industry owners will be the primary target
audience for the public education component of the City's stornwater
program. Residential property owners will also receive educational
materials on how stormwater impacts can be minimized.
' 7.1.3 No receiving streams in the City's jurisdiction are identified by the state
for having any specific pollution issues. As development increases,
' however, sediment will be the major pollutant targeted by the stormwater
program.
' 7.1.4 A combination of brochures and public workshops will be used to
distribute information about stormwater to property owners. Materials
will be directly mailed to business and industry owners.
' 7.1.5 The City Planner developed a draft outreach program based on research
from other existing programs. In general, the BMPs will focus oil
explaining what homeowners and business owners can do to reduce
pollutant loading and minimize stormwater volume. Individual BMPs
were selected that would be effective in communicating general
' stormwater education to the public, and that could utilize existing City
resources or programs in doing so.
' 7.1.6 The success of this particular minimum measure will be evaluated based
oil the following: the number of stormwater educational materials
distributed to homeowners; the number of City events where educational
' materials and displays were available; the number of business and
industries receiving stormwater materials; and the number of people
attending stormwater workshops.
' 7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
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7.2.1 I MII Summary Table 7.2.1 describes the activities the City will undertake
to meet the Suite's public involvcnient and participation requtrcnlCnta.
7.2.2 While Clarellwnt is ❑ shall, rural Cominiulity, with a relatively
hOIl1OgC11OLIS poplllatiOn, tI1Ci'C ❑1'C it grOwing 11L1111bC1' 01 C0111111C1'Cla1 and
industrial developnlcnts. The locus of this component of the City's
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stormwater program will be involving primarily business and industry
leaders in planning, oversight, and community involvement activities.
However, homeowners will also be included.
7.2.3 An advertised public hearing; before the City Council was held to receive
public comment on the City's stormwater program prior to its official
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adaptation. As an Integral component to the public Involvement
requirement, the City will establish a citizen stormwater committee that
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will help staff evaluate the effectiveness of the City's program over time
and suggest changes to the program as deemed necessary.
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7.2.4 Because Claremont is a relatively small city, a limited number of
organized civic and community groups exist. For this reason, it will be
difficult to find individuals and organizations willing to actively
participate in activities such as storm drain stenciling and adopt -a -stream
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programs. One of the roles of the stormwater committee will be to
identify individuals over time in the community with expertise in various
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stormwater topics willing to educate others about stonmwater impacts, as
well as identify organizations willing to participate in stormwater-related
activities and projects.
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7.2.5 The success of this particular minimum measure will be evaluated based
on the following. the number of meetings held by the citizen stormwater '
committee and the number of phone calls received by the City reporting
water quality violations or expressing concerns regarding water quality.
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination '
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table 7.3.1 describes the activities the City will undertake ,
to meet the State's illicit discharge detection and elimination requirements.
7.3.2 A storm drain map for the City's planning area will be developed by the '
end of Year II using GPS and GIS technology. While the GPS technology
employed will not be survey grade, the accuracy will be more than
sufficient to use the map(s) created to assist the City with later identifying '
dry weather flows and other suspicious discharges for in-depth inspections
and monitoring and potcntial elimination. Besides hydrography and
outfall information, the location of roads and businesses in the City will
also be placed on these maps. The developlment, analysis and storage of
this information in a GIS-data base will facilitate the regular updating of t
these maps on an anticipated five-year interval.
7.:_3 The City will adopt a Ste►rm++ater t��tanagement Ordinance. Tills
ordinance will prohibit the discharge of matcrials to streams that are not
eared In stormwater or covered under a NPDES permit issued the North
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BMP
Measurable Goals
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2
3
4
5
Responsible Position/Pa
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Distribute Stormwater
Distribute brochures through special event
X
X
X
X
X
City Manager
Prevention Brochures
displays and utility/tax bill inserts. Include
information on steps to reduce pollution
sources including proper disposal of oil
and toxic materials, proper use of lawn
care products, and public reporting of
illicit discharges.
2
Public Workshops
Conduct informational workshops.
X
X
City Manager
Include information on stormwater
impacts and what citizens can do to
minimize stormwater runoff from activities
occurring at their homes.
3
Business Outreach" "
Develop an educational program to inform
X
X
X
X
X
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Program
businesses on illicit discharges, reporting,
and actions they can take to minimize
stormwater impacts from activities
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Year
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BMP
Measurable Goals
1
2
3
4
5
Responsible Position/Party
1
Establish Citizen
The Committee will meet at least semi
Stormwater Committee
annually to provide oversight and suggest
x
x
x
x
x
City Manager
changes to the City's stormwater program.
Committee members will include citizens
from the City and the City's ETJ area.
2
Encourage Reporting of
Through the dissemination of brochures
x
x
x
x
x
City Manager
Local Water Quality
and similar materials, a phone number will
Problems & Violations
be provided where City residents can
report water quality concerns and
violations occurring locally.

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Measurable Goals
1
2
3
1 4
5
Responsible Position/Party
1
Map Storm Sewer
Identify & map the location of all outfalls &
System
the names and location of streams in the
X
X
X
X
X
City Manager
City`s planning area that receive
discharges from these outfalls.
2
Identify Illegal
Identify & eliminate illegal discharges and
X
X
X
X
X
City Manager
Discharges to the Storm
illicit connections to the storm sewer
Sewer System
system.
3
Adopt Stormwater
Adopt an ordinance to prohit the non
Management Ordinance
stormwater discharges into the storm
X
City Manager
sewer system and to grant the City legal
authority to take enforcement action when
a violation occurs.
4
Distribute Brochures
Distribute educational materials to citizens
X
City Manager
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adopt this ordinance by the end of Year I of the City's stormwater
' program.
7.3.4 The Stormwater Management Ordinance will be adopted by the City
Council and will Contain penalty provisions. This ordinance will be
enforced by the City's Zoning Administrator.
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7.3.5 Detection and ElimiI1atioI1
7.3.5.1 High priority areas will include streams draining businesses and
industries located along North Oxford Street and in the City's
industrial parka These areas represent the majority of
commercial and industrial development in the City and are
likely to contain the majority of Illicit discharges or connections
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to the storm system. Over time, as educational outreach efforts
are implemented, calls from citizens and businesses may help
identify other priority areas.
7.3.5.2 Streams will be walked annually during dry weather periods to
look for nonstormwater flows. Suspicious appearing discharges
will be visually inspected as suggested by US EPA (see
Attachment 4 - EPA Storm Water Management Fact Sheet).
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7.3.5.3 A letter from the City will be sent to the individual or business
notifying them that they are in violation of the City's
Storniwater Management Ordinance. Emphasis will be placed
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on obtaining voluntary compliance initially. However, if the
violator does not take action to comply with the City's
ordinance, the City will take appropriate legal action to ensure
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removal of the illicit discharge.
7.3.5.4 A major responsibility of the City's Citizen Storniwater
Committee will be to evaluate the effectiveness of all program
elements and suggest changes where appropriate.
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7.3.6 Non Stornnwater Discharges. None of the listed categories of non -storm
water discharges or flows are considered significant contributors of'
p011111a11tS In Claremont.
7.3.7 Not Applicable
7.3.5 The Public E-d11Ca11011 C01111)llnent ofllle City's storlltwater program will he
used to Educate homeowners and bUSInCSSeS abOLIt the Il.l"/...IRIS ZINSoc;MMI
with Illegal discharges and the inlproper disposal 01 wasteS. ladlleiltlonal
outreach efforts will include mailings and public workshops. city
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of wastes via employee training as lister! under Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping For Municipal Operations.
7.3.9 In conjunction with City state, the City's Citizen Stormwater Committee
will evaluate the electiveness of all program elen►cnis and suggest
changes where appropriate.
7.3.10 This program component will be evaluated by documenting the number of
illegal discharges removed, recording the number of businesses and
homeowners receiving educational information about illicit discharges and
proper storage of wastes, and documenting the number of City employees
and contractors receiving training in this area.
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.
The City will continue to rely on the Land Quality Section with the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Regional Office in
Mooresville to administer the state's sediment and erosion control regulations
within the City's planning jurisdiction.
7.5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and 1
Redevelopment.
The City's stor nwater management ordinance, which will be adopted in Year 1,
will ensure that all requirements of sections 7.5.1 through 7.5.7 are met.
7.5.8 See BMP Summary Table 7.5.8 found on the following page.
7.59 Non-structural BMPs:
7.5.9.1 The City currently 'administers a Water Supply Watershed
Protection Ordinance that places limits on density and
impervious surfaces regarding new development throughout the
City's planning area.
7.5.9.2 Strategy 1-C of the City's Land Development Plan states that
"new and existing; development regulations should allow,
require and/or encourage mixed uses, inf ll development,
redevelopments, open space and increased opportunities for
affordable housing."
7.5.9.3 The City currently has no educational programs in place_
7.5.9_4 The City's watershed protection ordlnancc NkILllreti IIC\V Cluster
and Planned Unit DevQlopnientti to he ksig cd and located to
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BMP
Measurable Goals
1
1 2
3
1 4
5
Responsible Position/Party
1
Adopt a Local Post
Adopt a local ordinance to manage
x
City Manager
Construction Stormwater
stormwater runoff from development and
Management Ordinance
redevelopment sites within the City's
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minimize stornlwater runoff inl pact to the receiving waters and
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' minimize concentrated flow.
7,5. 1 0 Structural 13MPs:
' 7.5.10.1 The City CUITClltly has no InCaKII'CS In plaCC CIS CICSCI-Ibed.
7.5.10.2 State and City -owned streets use curb and gutter and grass
swales to transport runoff.
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7.5.10.3 The City does not require infiltration basins or trenches under
any of its land use regulations.
7.5.11 Within one year of permit approval, the City will adopt a stormwater
management ordinance to ensure that all post -construction requirements of
section 7.5 are met.
' 7.5.12 Provisions concerning annual inspections of stormwater control structures
will be included in the City's stormwater management ordinance.
' 7.5.13 Decision Process:
7.5,13.1 Since the City's current water supply watershed protection
ordinance does not address post- con struCti011 stornlwater
management, those concerns will be addressed in the City's
' stormwater management ordinance, which will be adopted in
Year 1.
' 7.5.13.2 Due to continuing and projected future industrial development
in the City, the post -construction section of the stormwater
management ordinance will have a specific focus on large-scale,
industrial development and redevelopment.
7.5.14 The City will document all new development projects that fall under the
' regulations of the: post -construction section of the stornnwater management
ordinance- An annual inspection, at a nunrmum, will ellsUI-C that the
requirements of the ordinance have been successful.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations.
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7.6.1 A 13MP Summary 'Fable fcrr this component of the City's storinw.1ter
program can he I'01.111d oil the I'0110wulg page.
' 7-6.2 CitL-nwncd operations include the City f lall, P(ilice clrtrtnlcnt fire
1)cpal'1111cnt, public works facility and a public park. The Cite also owns
and operates two ww'I-Ps. -flee. Claremont North WWT P's NPDES
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permit number is NC0032662. The Claremont i\,lcLin Creek WVI P s
NPDES permit number is NC0081370.
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7.6.3 The City will require public works staff and contractors that regularly
%vork for the City to attend stormwater management workshops. The City
(foes not haVe any eXlSting Ill'ACHaIs It p1a115 to use for meeting the
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Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping requirement. However, the City
anticipates that existing training and education materials available from
sources such as US EPA, NC State University and NC Cooperative
'
Extension Service will likely be sufficient to educate contractors about
minimizing stormwater impacts associated with their routine activities.
,
T6.4 Maintenance and inspections associated with the City's sanitary sewer
system is handled on an as needed basis by City staff.
'
7.6.5 The City's public works facility includes office/garage, vehicle/equipment
storage building and an open-ended pole shed used to store material such
as sand and salt. There are currently no stor nwater controls at this
,
facility.
7.6.6 Waste materials from the City's W WTPs are extracted or skimmed off and
sent to the Charlotte Compost. Sediment and debris, during periodic
cleanings of the stormwater system, are sent to the WW"t'P sediment basin
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and the Blackburn Landfill; respectively.
7.6.7 According to FEMA, the City contains floodplains on FIRM Panel '
Number 370050-0135B, although the entire City is not mapped. Over the
next year the state plans to re -map floodplain areas in Catawba County.
Based on the results of this mapping effort, the City will modify its codes '
accordingly to protect water quality and minimize the likelihood of
flooding associated with new development within these low areas.
7.6.8 The City's watershed protection ordinance will be evaluated to determine ,
if changes should be made to render the ordinance more effective in
minimizing runoff associated with new development, encouraging more '
compact development projects and providing greater protection of natural
waterways.
7.6.9 Not applicable.
7.6.10 The Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping workshops will emphasize '
how City employees can reduce pollutant loadings associated with
activities that they arc responsible for or directly conduct on a regular
basis_ '

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Year
Y `^=
BMP
Measurable Goals
1
2
1 3
4
1 5
Res onsible Position/Party
1
Train Municipal Staff
Provide workshops to City staff and
X
X
K
X
X
City Manager
and Contractors
contractors outlining how stormwater
pollutant loading can be reduced from
municipal supervised activities .

Comprehensive StormNvater• IN'lanagement Program Report
7.6.1 1 The Citywill document the number of training hours urs lv � a c t. �ece� ed 1 y City
cniployees and contractors. Changes in mLHIMI al and contractor
operations that are made to reduce stormwater impacts will also hQ
documented.
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ATTACHMENT 2
' Claremont
e ont Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance
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9-3-1 10 WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED PROTECTION
Audim ity and Eiiactniemi
The LegislatLue of tlic State of North Carolina has, in Chapter 160A, Chapter 19, Planning
and Regulation of Development; and in Chapter 143, Chapter 21, Watershed Protection
Rules, delegated the responsibility or directed local governmental units to adopt
regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its
citizenry. The City of Claremont, North Carolina ("the City"), does hereby ordain and
enact into law the following articles as the Watershed Protection Ordinance of Claremont,
North Carolina.
' 2. Jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Section shall apply within the overlay zones designated as a Public
' Water Supply Watershed as defined and established on the "Official Zoning Map of
Claremont, North Carolina" ("the Zoning Map"), such overlay zones being adopted
simultaneously herewith. The Watershed Map and all explanatory matter contained thereon
accompanies and is hereby made a part of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be
permanently kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
' 3. Exceptions to Applicability.
(A) Development activities that do not require a Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan are
exempt from the requirements of this Section, and are subject only to the minimal lot
size, lot coverage, and dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which they
are located.
' (8) Existing development, its defined in this Ordinance, is not subject to the requirements
of this Section. Existing development is defined as those projects that are built or
those projects that at a minimum have established a vested right under North Carolina
zoning law as of the effective date of this Ordinance based on at [cast one of the
following criteria:
(1) having expended substantial resources (time, labor, money) based on a good
faith reliance upon having received a valid local government approval to
proceed with the project;
(2) having an outstanding valid building permit as authorized by NCGS 153A-344-1
' and ,`'CGS f d0A-3 S5. 1, or
(3) having an apl»'oved silt specific or phased development plan as authorized by
' NCGS 153A-3=14.1 and NCGS 160A-385.I.
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(C) Expansions to structures classified as existing development Must meet the '
requirements of this Ordinance; however, the built -upon area of the existing
development is not recluircd to be included in the density calculations.
(D) Reconstruction of Buildings or Built -Upon Areas. Any existing building oi• '
built -upon area not in conformance with the restrictions of this Ordinance that
has been damaged or removed may be repaired and/or reconstructed, except that '
there are no watershed restrictions on single-family residential redevelopment,
provided:
(1) Repair or reconstruction is initiated within twelve (12) months and completed
within two (2) years of such damage.
(2) The total amount of space devoted to built -upon area may not be increased
unless stormwater control that equals or exceeds the previous development is
provided. '
(E) A pre-existing vacant lot owned by an individual prior to the effective (late of this
Ordinance, regardless of whether or not a vested right has been established, may be
developed for single family residential purposes without being subject to the
restrictions of this Section, provided the property is zoned for this use. However, this
exemption is not applicable to multiple contiguous lots under single ownership. '
4. Cluster or Planned Unit Development.
Cluster or Planned Unit Development is allowed in all Watershed Areas under the
following conditions:
A Development activities shall comply with the requirements of Sections 9-3-105 and
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Section 9-3-106 of this Ordinance.
B All built -upon areas shall be designed and located to minimize stormwater runoff
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impact to the receiving waters and minimize concentrated stormwater flow.
(C) The remalnder of the tract shall remain In a vegetated or natural state. Where the
development has an incorporated property owners association, the title of the open
space area shall be conveyed to the association for management. Where a property
association Is not Incorporated, a maintenance agreement shall be filed with the deeds.
5. 13uffcr Ai-cas Required.
(A) A 111111"IlMllll One; IILllldI_Cd (100) 100t vCk'Ct(ItlVC bUltel- 14 rCCILllred 16l_ ,ill Ilew
dcvelopment activities that c.yGeed the CICHSlty S1NIKIZI IS Of SCI;0011 9-23-32 tllrbU 11 9-
-40.: Othel-wISC, it 111111MILlnl thirty (30) loot vcgctatli'Cc buffer for CICvelopmcllt
aUtIVIhCS IS reCILllreCl 110110 ,Ill perennial %vater5 lI1ChCa1eCl Ill 111C most recent Version's of
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' USGS 1:24,000 (7.5 minute) scale topographic (naps or as determined by local
govei'11111cnt studies. Artificial slreambank or shoreline stabilization is permitted.
'
(13) No iiew deveiopincni is allowed In the buffer except for water clCpcne[eilt Strlic:ture;s
ailcf public projects such as road crossings and breenways and their appurtenances
where no alternative exists. These activities should minimize built -upon surface area,
direct runoff away from the surface waters and maximize the utilization of stornlwater
Best Management Practices, defined as a structural or nonstructural management -
based practice used singularly or in combination to reduce nonpoint source inputs
receiving waters in order to achieve water quality goals.
G. Watershed Administrator and Duties Thereof.
The Claremont City Council shall appoint a Watershed Administrator, who shall be duly
sworn in. it shall be the duty of the Watershed Administrator to administer and enforce the
'
provisions of this Section as follows:
(A) The Watershed Administrator shall issue Watershed Protection Permits and Watershed
Protection Occupancy Pennits as prescribed her A record of all permits shall be
kept on file and shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours of
the Administrator.
i(B)
The Watershed Administrator shall serve as staff to the City Council.
' (C) "I'hc Watershed Administrator shall [seep records of all amendments to the local Water
Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance and shall provide copies of all amendments
upon adoption to the Supervisor of the Classification and Standards Group, Water
' Quality Section, Division of Environmental Management.
(D) The Watershed Administrator is granted the authority to administer and enforce the
' provisions of this Section, exercising; in the fulfillment of his responsibility the full
zoning and police power of the City of Claremont. The Watershed Administrator, or
his dilly authorized representative, may enter any building, structure, or prenuses, as
' provided by law, to peH01-111 airy duly imposed upon hills by this Section.
(E) The Watershed Administrator shall keep a record of variances to the local Water
' Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance. This record shall be submitted to the
Supervisor oftllc Classification and Standards Group, Water Quality Section, Division
cal' 1311vironnlental h'h111"igC111C11t annually :tad shall provide a description of each
' prciiect receiving a variance and the reasons for gninting the varialicc.
(F) Che Watershed Administrator shc111 keep a record of Special 1.}cnslly acid Tr'111s1erred
' Densily <111cicaticans; �111c1 rehited (naps desigil"ltillg high density cluvelopincllt lands ,tad
11ernwiliC1111), restricted lands,
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Appeal front the Watershed Administrator.
(A) Any order, recluirenlent, decision or determination made by the Watershed
Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment.
(B) An appeal from a decision of the Watershed Administrator must be submitted to the
Board of Adjustment within thirty (34) days from the date the order, interpretation,
decision or determination is made. All appeals must be made in writing stating the
reasons for appeal. Following submission of an appeal, the Watershed Administrator
shall transmit to the Board all papers constituting the record upon which the action
appealed from was taken.
(C) An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed, unless the
officer from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the Board after the notice of appeal
has been filed with him, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would in
his opinion cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall
not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order which may be granted by the Board
or by a court of record on application of notice of the officer from whom the appeal is
taken and upon due cause shown.
(D) The Board shall fix a reasonable tinle for hearing the appeal and give notice thereof to
the parties and shall decide the sank within a reasonable time.
Powers and Duties of the City Council and Board of Adjustment.
(A) The Board of Adjustment shall be responsible for reviewing and hearing all minor and
major watershed variance cases. When hearing minor variance cases, the Board shall
proceed as provided in Article X1 of the Zoning Ordinance for variances.
(B) If the Application calls for the granting of a major watershed variance, Lind if the
Board of Adjustment decides in favor or granting the major watershed variance, the
Board shall prepare a preliminary record of the hearing with all deliberate speed. The
preliminary record shall include:
(1) The variance applications;
(2) The hearing notices;
(3) The evidence presented;
(4) Motions, olTers of proof; oh.lcc110115 to evidence, and 1-111ings oil thelll:
(5) Proposed findings and exceptions;
(()) The 1lroposcd (iccision, incllllllil_g ',ill C011ditirHls 011 talc pt ritiil.
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(C) The preliminary record shall be sent to the Envirollillental NI'lliagement Commission
t6t. its review as follows:
(l) 1f the Commission concludes from the preliminary record that the variance
dualities as a major variance and that (1) the property owner can secure llo
reasonable return from, nor make any practical use of the property unless the
proposed variance is granted, and (2) the variance, if granted, will not result ill a
serious threat to the water supply, then the Commission shall approve the
variance as proposed or approve the proposed variance with conditions and
stipulations. The Commission shall prepare a Commission decision and send it
to the Board of Adjustment. if the commission approves the variance as
proposed, the Board shall prepare a final decision granting the proposed
variance. If the Commission approves the variance with conditions and
stipulations, the Board shall prepare a final decision, including such conditions
and stipulations, granting the proposed variance.
(2) If the Commission concludes from the preliminary record that the variance
qualifies as a major variance and that (1) the property owner can secure a
reasonable return from or make a practical use of the property without the
variance or (2) the variance, if granted, will result in a serious threat to the water
supply, then the Commission shall deny approval of the variance as proposed.
The Commission shall prepare it commission decision and send it to the Board
of Adjustment. The Board shall prepare a final decision denying the variance as
proposed.
(D) Approval of all development greater than the low density option shall be the authority
Of the Clarcmotlt City Council.
9. A>>eals from the City Council or Board ol'Adjustincnt.
Appeals from the City Council or Board of Adjustment must be filed with the Superior
Court within 30 days from the date of the decision.
10. ,,Special Density Allocation and Transferred Density Allocations.
(A) Development densities exceeding the low density development options permitted
' by Sections 9-3-32 through 9-3-40 of this Ordinance shall be permitted only by the
City Council, subject to the provisions of 9-3-1 10(10)(B) through 9-3-1 10(16).
1 (13) 'Dell percent (10'%o) of the IVS-lV 1'rotectecl flrea within the Jurisdiction cal, this
Urclin;incc may be ticvclohed wilh uh to suvcniy perccni (7O",,) impervious surface
area wlicn apprUE'c(t pis a Special I)4nsity Allocation (SDA)_ New dicvulol>mem -,ind
' expansions to esistirl" clevcloprn,�;nl may establish up to one htuidreil pLrcent
(100'%-) built -upon area when approved as a Special Density Allocation (SDA) or
Transfi:rrcd Density Allocation (TDA).
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1 I. Transferred Density Allocation Permit Applications.
(A) Transferred Density Allocations allow the 111C01'l)0l'atl0n 0 111ldCVCIopC Cl lands area
to be included in the calculation of density or bUllt-upon area for a specific
development project alpon application by the owners of the affected properties,
subject to applicable Sections of this Ordinance.
(B) Undeveloped land areas proposed for incorporation into the density or built -upon
area calculation shall meet the following criteria: 1
(1) The acreage of undeveloped land incorporated into the density calculation
for a development project shall be no less than the acreage by which the
project exceeds the low density standards of Sections 9-3-32 through 9-3-40
of this Ordinance.
(2) The average density of all parcels involved in a single TDA permit shall not
exceed the density standards of Sections 9-3-32 through 9-344 of this
Ordinance, unless the development project for which the TDA is secured is
also subject to an Speciak Density Allocation permit as authorized by
Section 9-3-110(l 1).
(3) Projects in the protected area may incorporate undeveloped land elsewhere
in the protected area or critical area under the jurisdiction of this Ordinance.
(4) Projects in the critical area shall incorporate only undeveloped land
elsewhere in the critical area under the jurisdiction of this Ordinance-
(5) Undeveloped land incorporated in the density calculation for one
development project shall not be included in the density calculation for any
existing or proposed project.
(6) The use of undeveloped floodplain land, steep slopes, or other '
environmentally sensitive; lands is encouraged. All such ]and maintain a
continuous vegetative cover.
(C) The Watershed Administrator shall make findings supported by appropriate
calculations and documentation that the plan as a whole conforms to the
requirements of this Ordinance, and the proposed density transfer agreement ,
achieves the objectives ofthis Section.
(D) Applicants ti)r "i-DA permits shall agree to bind them selves and their successors ill '
title, individually and collectively, to maintain the pattern of developnlcilt proposed
tail the properties illy0lvic(l l01' SO ]on-' i1s the; 1'e(Jui1-Cl))Cll1s of Scctir:i11 9-3-1 W arc
applicable. Parties to c1libl-WIM11 01' such aL�recmcnls s111111 include the City ol'
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Claremont. No scich agl' nlellt shall be accepted without approval of the City
Attor-ncy as to the Icgal sufficiency ofthe documents involved.
' (G) At the tinge the Watershed Administrator issues the: TDA permit, the density
transfer agreement shall be caused to be recorded by (lie City in the office of the
Catawba County Register of Deeds and filed with the offices of the Watershed
' Administrator. Applicants for TDA permits shall be responsible for all filing fees.
(F) The pattern of development and the density transfer agreement between owners
' shall not be changed except by the issuance of a new TDA pen -nit in the manner
herein described.
12. Special Density Allocation (SDA,) Standards.
The City Council shall have the authority to approve Special Density Allocations up to ten
(l 0) acres for an individual development project. The following perfornance
criteria shall
be used to evaluate all SDA.development proposals. Projects must -obtain a total of at least
125 points to qualify for an SDA permit. The City Council
may require that SDA
'
proposals meet any of the specific performance criteria listed below:
Performance Criteria for SDA and TDA ermits: Point Values
Landscaping areas equal to 5% of'pavenient area:
15
'
Landscaping areas equal to 10% of pavement area:
30
Buffering along zoning boundaries as defined in See. 9-3-40.7:
20
Building design (fitcade) as per staff recommendations:
35
'
Sidewalks (4.5-foot width) along abutting or new streets,
One side of street:
20
Both sides of street:
40
'
Sidewalk right-of-way (h-foot width) along streets,
One side:
5
Both sides:
10
'
Thoroughfare right-of-way donation: 30
Decorative lighting for streets a11c1 parking Areas, other than
standard wooden pole design:
20
'
Turn lanes, subject to City and NCDOT approval:
25
MUltl-story building development:
20
Parking under building:
30
Drainage filtered through 100-foot vegetated buffer: 30
Development located In Of or C13 zoning district:
20
'
Develollrllcnt lm;� Itcd in 013 ol, 1.1 zolling district:
15
DuvClopnicrll lotlltcd in E"M or Floilting'r.onMg district:
15
I'lunnCd U it, Croup 1)l-0J t cal- Cluster Dovclopinclii:
25
'
Tax Deist: added, $250,000 - I million:
10
011C additional point for each .$ 1 million of added tax
kINC ill) 10 a lll,l\1111t1111 pC)Illt value 01:
50
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Curb and gutter streets/parking: 30
Incorporation of Transferred Density Allocation process: 25
Dedication of Permanent Conservation Easement: One point
For each I % of the tract included in the conservation
casement, based on size of tract at time Of permit, up
to a maximum point value of; 30
Other criteria specified by the City Council: 30
Special Density Allocation (SDA)Permit Applications.
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(A) A Special Density Allocation Permit shall be required for new development and
expansions to existing development exceeding the requirements of the low density
development options of Sections 9-3-32 through 9-340 of this Ordinance.
(B) Application for a Special Density Allocation Permit shall be addressed and
submitted to the City Council through the Watershed Administrator. Application
for a Special Density Allocation Permit shall be made on the proper form and shall
include the following information:
(1) A completed Special Density Allocation Permit Application signed by the
owner of the properties involved. The signature of the consulting engineer
or other agent will be accepted on the application only if accompanied by a
letter of authorization;
(2) Ten (10) reproducible copies of the development plan, including any
applicable information listed in Article E;
(3) When required by law, written verification that a Sedimentation/Erosion
Control Plan has been approved by the appropriate State or local agency;
(C) Prior to taking Final action on any application, the Watershed Administrator may
provide an opportunity to the City Council's Economic Development Committee or
other public agencies affected by the development proposal, to review and make
recommendations on the application.
(D) Public Hearing. Upon receipt of a completed application, the City Council shall '
hold a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation at least seven days prior to the date of the hearing. The notice
shall state the general intent of the hearing and the time and place of the hearing. ,
(h) -1'11e Cit%I (_;ouncil stay ixsuc a Special Density Allocation Permit within sixty-fir'e
(65) days of its Ilrst consideration upon 1111ding that the proposal is consistent will
the appficahl£ standards set forth In Section 9- 3-1 10(12). It a rc(lucst is denied, the
Upplicanl rc(lcsign and restthMit tllc prapos:ll.
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' (F) In addition to any other requirements provided by this Section, the City Council
may designate additional permit conditions and requirements to assure that the use
will be hill-111011iOLls with the area in which it is proposed to be located and with the
' spil•it of this Section, All additional conditions shall be entered in the minutes of
Ills meeting at «hicll the permit is granted, on all plans tend oil the perrllit
certificate. All conditions so imposed shall run with the land and shall be binding
' upon the applicant and the applicant's heirs, successors or assigns during the
continuation of the permitted use. if the City Council finds that any of the
conditions are not met, they may revoke the permit.
(G) The Council may issue a written ruling and make copies available at the office of
the Watershed Administrator. If the Board approves the application based on its
findings, such approval shall be indicated on the permit and the original copy of the
site plan. A copy of the permit and one copy of all plans shall be kept on file at the
Watershed Administrator's office. The original permit and one copy of each set of
' plans shall be delivered to the applicant either by personal service or registered
111,111.
13, hosting of Financial Security__,
(A) The City Council may require the posting of a performance bond or other
' acceptable security as required in Section 9-3-110(13)(B) below prior to the
issuance of a Special Density Allocation Permit to insure the completion of
improvements and performance criteria required under Section 9-3-110(10) and 9-
3-1 l0(l 1). Interest accrued from such financial security shall be the property ofthe
City of Claremont.
(B) Financial assurance shall be in the form of the following:
' The permit applicant shall obtain either a performance bond From a surety bonding
company authorized to do business in North Carolina, an irrevocable letter of credit
' or other inst.runnent readily convertible into cash at face value payable to the City of
Claremont or placed in escrow with a financial institution designated as all official
depository of the City of Claremont. The bond or other instrument shall be in an
' amount egLM] to 125 percent of the total cost of the improvements and performance
criteria sped Pied by Section 9-3- l 10(10) and 9-3-1 10(1 1), as estimated by the City
inginccr. The total cost of the improvements shall include the value of all
materials and other structures; seeding and soil stabilization; design and
engineering; and, grading, excavation, fill, etc. The costs shall not be prorated as
part of a larger project, but rather under the assumption of in independent
' Irn 1111Izatioll-
(C) UCIalllt 1111dCr 111e I-1101-illanl C h011d Or 01hCr SCCUI-Ity.
' Upon detLlmll of the pertmit appl1G"1111 10 conl171ctu and/ol. maintain 111G 1111p1"i 1Cf11C11tS
spccil1Cd LIMICr SUtiOn 9-3-1 I f1( 10) and 9-3-1 10(l 1), the City of Clarc111ont clay
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obtain and use all or any portion of the funds necessary to complete the '
improvements based on (he City Engineer's estimate. The City of Claremont shall
return any funds not spent in completing (lye improvements to the owning entity-
14. Remedies.
(A) If any subdivision, development and/or land use is found to be in violation of this '
Ordinance, the City may, in addition to all other remedies available either in law or
in equity, institute a civil penalty in the amount of $50, institute actions or
proceedings to restrain, correct, or abate the violations; to prevent occupancy of the '
building, structure, or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use
in or about the premises. In addition, the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission may assess civil penalties in accordance with G.S. 143 - 215.6(a). '
Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) If the Watershed Administrator finds that any of the provisions of this Ordinance '
are being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such
violation, indicating the nature of the violation, and ordering the action necessary to
correct it. He shall order discontinuance of the illegal use of land, buildings or '
structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures, or of additions, alterations or
structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall
take any action authorized by this Ordinance to ensure compliance with or, to '
prevent violation of its provisions. If a riling of the Watershed Administrator is
questioned, the aggrievcd party or parties may appeal such ruling to the Board of
Adjustment. '
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15, Sanctions.
In addition to the remedies cicscribed in Section 9-3-1 10(14) of' this Ordlnallce
and consistent with G.S. 160A-175, the Claremont City COLII1C11 may seek
enforcement ol, thus Ordinance by assessing a civil penalty to be reccwcred by the
City in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty
in a prescribed period of time after being cited for violation of the Ordinance.
Such violation may be enforced by in appropriate equitable remedy issuing from
a court of competent jurisdiction. The court may issue an injunction and order of
abatement conlnlanding the defendant to correct the unlawful condition upon or
cease the Unlawful use of the property. The action shall be governed in all
respects by the laws and rules governing civil proceedings, including the rules of
Civil Procedure in general and Rule 65 in particular. If the defendant fails or
refuses to comply with an injunction or with an order of abatement within the
time allowed by the court, the defendant may be cited for contempt and the City
may execute the order of abatement. The City shall have a lien on the property for
the cost of executing an order of abatement in the nature of a mechanic's and
materialman's lien. The defendant may secure cancellation of an order of
abatement by paying all costs of the proceedings and posting a bond for
compliance with the order. The bond shall be given with sureties approved by the
Clerk of Superior Court in an amount approved by the judge before whom the
matter is heard and shall be conditioned on the defendant's full compliance with
the term~ of the order of abatement within a time fixed by the judge. Cancellation
of an order of abatement shall not suspend or cancel an injunction issued in
COr1Il1I1CtiOl1 therewith. Enforcement of this Ordinance may be by any one, all or a
Combination of the relmedieS authorized in this Ordinance. Each day's continuing
violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
16. Effective Date.
Section 9-3-1 10 of this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on October 1,
1993. Amendments regarding Special Density Allocations and Transferred
Density Allocation shalt take effect and be. in force on March 4, 1996.
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City of Claremont
OrLyanizational Chart
Nance
Title
Term Expires
citv Council
Glen Morison
Mayor
12/05
James P. Stanley
Pro Tern/Council
12/07
Tim Lowrance
Council
12/05
David Morrow
Council
12/07
Judy Setzer
Council
12/05
Kicky Setzer
Council
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Robert Smith
Chairman
11/04
Larry Pannel
Vice Chair
08/05
Emmett Clark, Sr.
Boars! Member
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Board Member
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Ronald Cox
Board Member
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Diana Foster
Board Member
04/06
Franklin Harris
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Dale Sherrill
Board Member
04/06
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Attachment 4
United States Office of Water 832-F-99-046
Environmental Protection Washington, D.C. September 1999
Agency
E PA Storm Water
Management Fact Sheet
Visual Inspection
DESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Visual inspection is a Best Management Practice
(BMP) in which members of a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Team visually examine
material storage and outdoor processing areas, the
storm water discharges from such areas, and the
environment in the vicinity of the discharges, to
identify contaminated runoff and its possible
sources.
In a visiial inspection, storm water runoff may be
examined for the presence of floating and
suspended materials, oil and grease, discoloration,
turbidity, odor, or foam; anti storage areas may be
inspected for leaks from containers, discolorations
on the storage area floor, or other indications of a
potential for pollutants to contaminate storm water
runoff_
Visual inspections may indicate the need to modify
a facility to reduce the risk of contaminating runoff.
APPLICABILITY
The U.S. EPA has recognized visual inspection as
a baseline BN/IP for over 10 years. Its
implementation, however, has been sporadic.
Implementation may increase as more Iacilitics
develop Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans_
Iniptctncntatican triatV also incrcrtse as Iacility
managc.nicnt rc( cognizus visual inshectiml to be
cl"fCctivc both in protectiifa %v llcr cltutlity and in
rcdticiiig cr>, ts.
Visual inspections are an effective way to identify
a variety of problems. Correcting these problems
can improve the water quality of the receiving
water.
Limitations associated with visual inspections
include the following:
• Visual inspections arc effective only for
those areas clearly visible to the human eye.
• The inspections need to be perfonned by
qualified personnel.
• To be effective, inspectiois must be carried
out routinely. This requires a corporate
commitment to implementing them,
• inspectors need to be properly motivated to
perform a thorough visual inspection.
KEY PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Visual inspections for signs of storm water
contamination should be performed routinely.
Flows should be observed during dry periods to
determine the presence of any stains, sludge, odors,
and other abnormal conditions.
Visual iushccti0ns should atlsu bu trutcic att ;ill st0rrti
water discl7argc catitict ltic"tholis clt.u-iva 111e lirsl
I estir ofa storm event, once runoff has reached its
tnaxirmun1 IlMV rite;. Inspcctorsshciul{I examine; the
dischar"c li)r the presuncu of Iloatill" and
stislaeiided materials, oil acid gre;ise, {11sc:olorali0ti,
IL.trbidiIy, foatri, car odor.

Inspection frequency interval may be determined by
the storm water d1sclrargc permit, by storm
frequency, or by the potential risk from the site.
Inspections should be made at least once a nionth in
areas with frequent storms; inspections may be less
frequent where storks are less frequent. Finally,
inspection frequency may be based in part on the
history of previous spills and leaks. Experienced
personnel should evaluate the causes of previous
accidents, assess the risks for future accidents, and
determine an inspection schedule based on these
risks.
Proper records of inspection results must be kept.
The record for each inspection should include the
date of the inspection, the names of the personnel
who performed the inspection, and their
observations.
Visual inspections of a facility should focus on the
following key areas:
• Storage facilities.
• Transfer pipelines.
• Loading and unloading areas.
• Pipes, pumps, valves, and fittings.
• Tanks (including internal and external
inspection of the tank for corrosion and
inspection of its support or foundation for
deterioration).
• Primary or secondary containment facilities
• Shipping containers.
In addition, a visual inspection should include
assessing the integrity of the storm water collection
system; checking for leaks, seepage, and overflows
from sludge and Wastc disposal sites; and ensuring
that dry chemicals and dust from industrial arc�7s is
not exposed to wind or other'Acmcots Illm nrry move
them into the runoll'.
IMPLEMENTATION
A visual inspection BMP program should be
incorporated into every storm water discharger's
record keeping and internal reporting structure.
Outfall flow rates and the presence of oil sheens,
floatables, coarse solids, color, and odors will
probably be the most useful indicators of potential
problems. Specific parameters to look for in
completing a visual inspection include the
following:
• Odor: Discharge odors can vary widely.
Some may indicate the source of
contamination. Industrial discharges may
smell like a particular spoiled product, oil,
gasoline, a specific chemical, or a solvent.
For example, the decomposition of organic
wastes in a discharge will release sulfide
compounds, creating an intense smell of
rotten eggs. Significant sanitary
wastewater contributions will also cause
pronounced and distinctive odors.
Color: Color may indicate inappropriate
discharges, especially from industrial
sources. Industrial discharges may be any
color. Dark colors, such as brown, gray, or
black, are most common. For instance,
flow contaminated by meat processing
industries is usually a deep reddish -brown.
Paper mill wastes (plating -mill wastes) are
often yellow. Wash water from cement and
stone working plants can cause cloudy
discharges. Contamination from industrial
areas may come from process waters (slug
or continuous discharges); from equipment
and work area wash water discharged to
floor drains; or from spills washed into
storm drains.
Turbidity:'hirbidity is often affected by the
degree of gross contamination. Industrial
flows can be cloddy (moderatcly turbid) or
c�lhaquc (hi!�ltly turbid). Ultdiluted industrial
discharges, such as those corning foil;
Conti nual Ilow sources or itttcrntitlent spills,
arc often highly turbid. Sanitary w,0C%vatcr
is also often cloudy in nature,
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' I• loatable matter: A contarniinatcd flow may
also contain floatablc solids or liquids.
Identifying floatables can aid in finding the
source of the contamination, because these
substances are usually direct products or
byproducts of the rinanufacturing process or
the srinitary system. Examples of lloata.bles
ol- industrial origin are aninial fats, spoiled
food products, oils, plant parts, solvents,
sawdust, foams, packing materials, and fuel.
Deposits and Stains: Deposits and stains
(residues) are any type of coating that
remains after a non -storm water discharge
has ceased. Deposits or stains usually are of
a dark color and usually cover the area
surrounding the storm water discharge.
They often contain fragments of floatable
substances, and, at times, take the form of
crystalline or amorphous powder. For
example, contamination from leather
tanneries often produces grayish -black
deposits containing fragments of animal
flesh and hair. Another characteristic
example is the coating of white crystalline
powder formed on sewer outfalls by
nitrogenous fertilizer wastes.
Vegetation: Storm water discharges often
affect surrounding vegetation. Industrial
pollutants often cause a substantial
alteration in the chemical composition and
pH of the discharge water, which can affect
plant growth even when the source of
cointanlination is intermittent. For example,
nutrients fronn various food product wastes
increase plant. growth. In contrast, the
discharge of chemical dyes and inorganic
pigments from textile mills may decrease
vegetation, as these discharges are often
very acidic. In either case, even when the
pollution source is gone, the vegetation
surrounding. tile discharge wit] colitillue io
show the effects ol, the crrrlt�snninaiion.
It order to accllratcly jifthe vegctatioll
sini-rounding a discharge is ni�rntal, the
Obsci-vel. must LA-C into accolilli recent
wcathcr conditions, as well as the tillic of
year. 111crl:aSCd or inhibited plant growth
near storm water discharges, as well as dead
and decaying plants, is often a sign of
pollution. However, it is important to
distinguish whether plant damage is caused
by contaminadon or by the physical effects
of increased ilows, such as scour. This Carl
be done by chemically analyzing the flow or
by confirming its source through additionai
visual inspections.
Stnlctural Damage: Structural damage is
also a sign of industrial discharge
contamination. Cracked or deteriorated
concrete or peeling surface. paint at an
outfail usually indicates the presence of
severely contaminated discharges.
Contaminants causing this type of damage
are usually very acidic or basic and are
usually of industrial origin. For instance,
discharges from primary metal industries
may cause structural damage because their
batch dumps are highly acidic.
The effectiveness visual inspections in reducing
storm water runoffcontamination is highly variable
and dependent upon site -specific parameters.
These factors include inspectors' motivation level,
the types of industrial activity occurring at the
facility, and the facility's maintenance procedures.
Because familiarity with facility operations is
essential in performing effective visual inspections,
the inspections should be assigned to qualified staff
such as maintenance personnel or environmental
engineers. Figure 1 provides a sample visual
evaluation worksheet that can be used to record the
results of the inspections.
COSTS
Costs forperformingthe visual inspection Moil' are
minimal and consist of direct labor and overhead
costs for staff hours spent on training, planning
inspections, inspecting, and completing follow tip
activities. Annual costs can be Cstimated using the
example in Table I. Flgrnc 2 c<tn he used as a
worksheet to calculate tiic cstilmitcil annual cost for
inipicinenting a visual inspection program.

Outfall # Photograph #
Date:
Location:
Weather: air temp.: °c rain: Y N
sunny cloudy
Outfall flow rate estimate: Ltsec
Known industrial or commercial uses in drainage area?
Y N
Describe:
PHYSICAL OBSERVATIONS
Odor: none sewage sulfide oil
gas rancid -sour other: _
Color: none yellow brown
green gray other:
Turbidity: none cloudy opaque
Floatables: none petroleum sheen
sewage other: (collect sample)
Depositsistains: none sediment
oily describe: (collect sample)
Vegetation conditions: normal excessive growth
inhlbited growth
extent.
Damage to outfall structures:
identify structure:
_
damage: none 1 concrete cracking 1 concrete spalling t peeling paint t corrosion
other damage:
extent:
Source: Pitt, et. al. 1992.
FIGURE 1 VISUAL INSPECTION WORKSHEET
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REFERENCES 3, U.S. CPA, I981. VPDI.S BA4P Guiclunce '
Document-
1. California Environmental hroiccliOn
Agency, 1992, Staff Proposal for 4. U.S. EPA. Pre-print, 092. Sloan Water
Modification to Water Quality Order No. Management for Industrird Activities:
91-13 DWQ Waste Discharge Developing PollutionPrcverrlionPlans and '
Requirements for Dischargers of Storm Best Management Practices. EPA S32-R-
Water Associated with Industrial Activities, 92--006.
Draft Wording, Nlonitoring Program and '
Reporting Itegttirements_ ADD1110NAL INFORINIA'1'110N
2. Tilt It., D. 13arbe, D. Adrian_ and R_ I ield,
Center for Watershed Prolectiott
'
1992, lnve.•tr,gwion
r)f lnottl» opriate
"Iglu[ schueler
1'olltrtoIIt 1.7111-I-C,Sr)uo
S101WI Dr(litta �c
ti391 h°laIn Street
,S;)+s�iems-!f Uy t-s Guldc.
U.S. EPA, 1.?dison,
E.;Ilic(.)I t City. IVID 21043
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Attachment 4
TABLE 1 EXAMPLE OF VISUAL INSPECTION PROGRAM COSTS
Title Quantity Average Overhead* Estimated Estimated
Hourly Rate Multiplier Yearly Hours Annual Cost
($) on SW ($)
Training
Storm Water Engineer 1 x 15 x 2,0 x 20 = 600
Plant Management 5 x 20 x 2.0 x 10 = 2,000
Plant Employees 100 x 10 x 2.0 x 5 - 10,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST $12,600
'Note: Defined as a multiplier (typically ranging between 1 and 3) that takes into account those costs associated with
payroll expenses, buildinq expenses, etc.
Source: U.S. EPA, 1992
Title Quantity Average Overhead Estimated Yearly Estimated
Hourly Multiplier hours on SW Annual Cost($)
Rate ($) Training
x x x = (A)
x x x = (B)
x x x - (C)
x x x - ID)
Source: U.S. EPA, 1992,
FIGURE 2 SAMPLE INSPECTION PROGRAM COST WORKSHEET
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rccommendatiorT for the LISC bV 117e U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
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