NCS000563_APPLICATION_20170601

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
M54 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
DOC TYPE
❑FINAL PERMIT
❑� ANNUAL REPORT
U�/gPPLICATION
❑ COMPLIANCE
❑ OTHER
DOC DATE
❑
YYYYMMDD

WAYOR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOSEPH W. PEEL
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JEAN M. BAKER
MAYOR PRO-TEM
MICHAEL E. BROOKS
ANITA HUMMER
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RAYMOND T. DONNELLY
CITY MANAGER
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DARIUS J. HORTON
RICHARD C. OLSON
CITY CLERK
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RICKEY E. KING
TONY STIMATZ
VIVVAN WHITE, NCCMC
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JOHNNIE B. WALTON
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CITY
OF ELIZABETH CITY
June 1, 2017
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Mike Randall
Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: City of Elizabeth City, NPDES Phase II Permit Renewal Application
Dear Mr. Randall:
Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Elizabeth City's Phase II Renewal application, NC5000563. if
you should have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me.
e re ly,
City of Elizabeth City
Public Utilities Director
Enclosure
POST OFFICE BOX 347 • ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27907-0347 • [phone]

NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by Local Governments seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for
Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A
complete application package includes this form and one copy of a Narrative of The Stormwater
Management Program. The required Narrative of The Stormwater Management Program is described
in Section VII of this form.
I. NAME OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PERMIT NUMBER, AND EXPIRATION DATE
Name of Local Government
City of Elizabeth City
Permit Number
NCS000563
Expiration Date
November 30, 2017
II. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit
with another regulated public ❑ Yes ® No
b. If yes, name of regulated
public entity
c. If yes, have legal
agreements been finalized ❑ Yes ❑ No
between the co-permittees?
III. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT
OBLIGATIONS (If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more
® Yes ❑ No
of your permit obligations?
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
DEMLR
• Element they will
Construction Site Runoff Controls
implement
• Contact Person
Samir Dupor
• Contact Address
NCDEQ Washington Regional Office
• Contact Telephone
[phone]
Number
c. Are legal agreements in
place to establish
❑ Yes ® No
responsibilities?
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IV. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member.
This delegation must name a specific person, their title/position. Documentation of board action
delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided.
a. Name of person to which permit
authority has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
V. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
If authority for the NPDES Stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section
IV above may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
infonnation, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties far submitting false information,
including the possibili f fines imprisonment for knowing violations
Signature
Name
Richard C. Olson
Title
City Manager
Street Address
306 E. Colonial Avenue
PO Box
PO Box 347
City
Elizabeth City
State
North Carolina
Zip
27909
Telephone
[phone]
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VI. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact Person
Joseph Pearce
b.
Title
Public Utilities Director
c.
Street Address
410 Pritchard Street
d.
PO Box
PO Box 347
e.
City
Elizabeth City
f.
State
North Carolina
g.
Zip
27909-0347
h.
Telephone Number
[phone]
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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VII. NARRATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Attach one copy of a narrative describing the stormwater management program. The report must
be presented in the following order.
1. Population and Estimated Growth Rate
2. Jurisdictional Area
3. Describe Stormwater Conveyance System
4. Estimated Land Use
5. Identify the Receiving Streams
6. Identify TMDLs (if applicable)
7. Identify impaired streams, likely sources, and existing programs that address the impairment
(if applicable)
8. List any existing water quality programs
9. Identify and describe any partnerships and/or inter -local agreements
10. Describe any state programs
11. Identify any other entity that the regulated public entity relies on to implement or manage its
stormwater program.
12. Identify points of contacts
13. Describe the public education and outreach program
14. Describe the public involvement and participation program.
15. Describe the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.
16. Describe the post -construction stormwater program
Describe practices to inspect and maintain municipally -owned facilities
17. Describe practices to inspect and maintain structural stormwater control devices
18. Describe practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets,
roads, and public parking lots, piped and vegetative conveyances, manholes, cieanouts, drop
inlets, and drainage structures.
19. Describe any training programs for municipal staff.
20. Describe spill response procedures for those at Municipally Owned and/or Operated Facilities
as well as those in the public right-of-way.
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' CITY OF
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NCS000563 - Stormwater Permit Renewal Narrative
1. Population Served
Estimated population served:
Estimated growth rate
2. Jurisdictional Area
City of Elizabeth City limits
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June 1, 2017
................... I........................... 17,926 (7/1/2016)
....................................................................................-3.8%(2010-2016)
.................................................................................... 11.5 sq. miles
.................................................................................... 6.5 sq. miles
3. MS4 Conveyance System
The stormwater conveyance system consists of curb and gutter systems, catch basins with closed
conveyance thru pipes of various materials, driveway and road culverts, ditches and swales. There are
also public and private Stormwater management systems within the City jurisdiction.
4. Estimated (rand Use
Residential................................................................................................................... 51%
Commercial................................................................................................................... 35%
Industrial................................................................................................................... 3 %
Open Space.............................................................................................. .... 11%
.................
5. Receiving Streams
The City of Elizabeth City lies within the Pasquotank River Basin Watershed, which discharges to the
Albemarle Sound. Elizabeth City drains to receiving waters as indicated in the following chart:
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Receiving Stream
Description
Classification
Index No.
Pasquotank River
From a line across river from Hospital Point to
SB
30-3-(12)
Cobb Point to a line across River from Miller
Point to Pool Point
Pasquotank River
From a point 0.6 mile upstream of Pasquotank
WS-IV;SW,CA
30-3-(5)
County SR 1368 extension to Elizabeth City
water supply intake
Pasquotank River
From Elizabeth City water supply intake located
C;Sw
30-3(5.5)
at the extension of Pasquotank County SR1368
to Norfolk -Southern Railroad Bridge
Pasquotank River
From Norfolk -Southern Railroad Bridge to a line
SC
30-3-(7)
across the River from Hospital Point to Cobb
Point
Unnamed Tributary at
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-10
McMorrine Street
(Formerly Tiber Creek)
Knobbs Creek
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-8
Poindexter Creek
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-9
Charles Creek
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-11
6. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Identification
Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not assigned any waters within the City's
jurisdiction a Total Maximum Daily Load.
7. Impaired Streams
Some of the waters of the Pasquotank are listed as impaired for pH. This appears to be a natural
phenomenon related to the pH of the contributory swamp waters.
8. Local Water Quality Programs
i. Elizabeth City Stormwater Management Ordinance, April 2, 2002
ii. Elizabeth City Stormwater Management Utility Ordinance, June 26, 2006
iii. Elizabeth City Unified Development Ordinance, Adopted September 13,1999, plus
Amendments.
iv. A revised stormwater ordinance has been drafted but has not yet been adopted.
V. Street sweeping approximately eight times per year.
vi. Leaf and grass clipping collection on a weekly basis.
vii. Mr. Drip public education program to keep storm drainage system "clutter free", including TV
advertisement on the government access channel.
9. Partnerships/Interlocal Agreements
There are no partnerships or interlocal agreements for the Stormwater quality program.
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10. State Water Quality Programs
State programs rules and regulations are enforceable at the State level.
i. North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) maintains stormwater facilities and
programs within their road right-of-way.
ii. Elizabeth City State University and the College of the Albemarle maintain stormwater
management facilities on their properties.
iii. NC DEMLR enforces sedimentation and erosion control regulations in this jurisdiction.
iv. NC DHHS enforces the shellfish program.
V. NC DEQ enforces the surface and ground water quality program for compliance with state
regulations.
vi. NC CAMA provides for stormwater quality improvements through vegetated buffer
requirements.
11. Other Water Quality Programs
Albemarle Regional Health Services provides local enforcement of the on -site wastewater program.
12. Contact List
Mr. Joseph R. Pearce, PE CFM
Public Utilities Director
410 Pritchard Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
[phone]
[e-mail]
Signing Official
Mr. Richard Olson
City Manager
PO Box 347
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
[phone]
[e-mail]
13. Public Education and Outreach Program
Implementing a public outreach campaign to reduce debris in road gutters. See below:
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"Mr. Drip" bumper sticker placed on 95-gallon refuse carts.
14. Public Involvement and Participation Program
The Stormwater Advisory Board (SWAB) meets at least quarterly to discuss stormwater issues, and
provide recommendations to the staff and the City Council. The SWAB is chaired by a City Councilman,
and has representation by individuals from each of the City's wards. The SWAB was very active in
developing the Mr. Drip campaign.
15. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
The City completes sampling and laboratory monitoring at eight locations in search of potential illicit
discharges. The data has not indicated illicit discharges. The locations and monitoring are subject to
change.
lb. Post -Construction Stormwater Program & Municipal Stormwater Facilities Maintenance
The City reviews development plans to ensure plans meet the City's ordinances and the State's
stormwater BMP design manual through a formal Technical Review Committee and Council approval
process. Projects which are subject to State stormwater quality regulations are reviewed and approved
by DEMLR staff. The City maintains an inventory of projects with post -construction structural stormwater
control measures. DEMLR enforces the inspection requirements of the BMPs approved by their staff. The
City inspects the City's stormwater facilities, including trash removal from the stormwater pump stations.
Staff who apply pesticides are licensed by the NCDA.
17. inspection and Maintenance of Sturctural Stormwater Control Devices
The inspection frequency and maintenance requirements for structural stormwater systems are specified
in permits issued to the owner.
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18. Polluted Runoff Reduction
The City has an exceptional program of street sweeping. it is estimated that City streets are swept and
vacuumed eight times per year. The City also has a weekly program to remove grass clippings placed
behind the curbiine.
19. Municipal Staff Training Programs
Municipal staff involved with outdoor work will receive annual training in stormwater pollution
prevention.
20. Spill Response
The greatest risk of significant stormwater pollution is from sanitary sewer overflows. The typical
response procedure is to contain, remove, and mitigate. The City has a sewer vacuum truck and multiple
diesel driven sewage pumps with piping for containing and removing sewage spills. The City also has
portable generators to ensure power is maintained during storm events. For mitigation, the City will pump
the contaminated water from the drainage system or waterway where feasible. Contaminated ground
surfaces will be limed for pathogen reduction. Spills involving other materials are handled by either the
local fire department or private environmental contractors.
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b8 of NwM CamUna
DelMrde>tent of EwAr6nnm* Haftral RaaouDaft Wd Ze z
bfvWon of Wow Fee Paid
QIIa11tY . Permft Numbw j ,X--54--A96
This Cori Dorm Is for um by ptd& bodks seell NPM sommaber perms mMempe br Regukftd Pub k
Entgo (0" pursumt to TW 15A NOrttr Admhtl5b ttriee Code 20 .OM A axn0ft apokgl n
padcagt: hdudes ft form and ttnee mpks of ttre nmTsU a docu im toUon need In Section of ft form.
This and fWn m wke in eommianae wfth !alrucOm lbr aartl kOV A!Pi7 S SmO W4 RwffmWw
Plem* App#mdm (SWU-270) and the aaaorrgrenyk .n mdfm doa me %tatbn warn ed In a=dWm with
In ns Ibr Rq=ft dm Cbrrowd�aWa Skmonter em& t Aqpam Report (9VU Ii66)am both
requitid for the appilestim padge to be ax+sldened a cornpkftappOcstion subrrdft. Inoompkbe appikaUUon
submfftb mey be r+eb aTW to the a~.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INi�bRMATION
a.
'Name of Publk btly
Elizabeth City.
b.
Oip Stems (federal,
Aft or
Local Government
C.
TWO OF Pu * &fft (dty.
Wm% =a*,per,IJI'mm
City
d.
Federal Standard Irdwsbrial
Code
SIC 91 - 97
e.
,C,aatty(s)
Pasquotank
f.
]urn Area (square
9•
POPAswn
Perrrimat
182,700
Sea®mtad (If an�rbk)
N / A
h.
Ten-WGrowth hate
8.7$_Based on US Census Bureau
I.
an irk Lands?
Yes j} No
12. RPIE / M 4 SYSTEM VHKWXATWH
a. SbNlh Sewer SWVWe Area
(mm Oft
10
b. Rt�r Ba31n(s)
Pasquotank River
C. NW*W of Pdmnry Reodying
4
d. Estlrrrebed td
the flour land use adfYks.
• Reeldentw
• Cornmerdal
Industrial
3 %
Open Spam
TOW
IOD%
Y. Ara tim SkOkOlt WMW
-
quaft/ Issues Rod in the
❑ Yes R No
attedmd
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M. EKISTMG LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. ICI Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Yes
0 No
b. Local Water Watersthed PYes
No
c- and Sediment Contra
Yes414o
No
d. CAMA Lard use PlanE
Yes
IV. CO-PERNIT APPLICATION STATUS DWORPIATION
(Compitte this section only if an -ping)
a. Do tw tnbend to co -permit rv�h
ElYes @ No
Pha
se ase I
b. If so, provide the naive and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Piemd Number
c. Do ynu intend to eo-permtt
❑ Yes Q No
with arhodm Phase II
d. If so, priNW the romm(s) of
the
N/A
e. Have legal agreements been
flnaitred bavmw the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No N / A
mnillm?
V. RELIAM ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PART OBLIGATIONS.
(If nm than one, aMxh additional streets)
a. Do you Intend that another
entity perform one or more of
❑ Yes Q No
b. If yes, ides y each entity and the
eteusent they will be Ming
Name of Entity
• Element they will lmpknmd
• Contad Person
Contact Address
• Ca tad Tdgftne Number
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish ?
❑ Yes 11 No N / A
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit ImpiemeniaW authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specift pee and postion and include doaimen Ntkx► of the delegation action
through board adion.
a. Name of person to "which permit authority
has beerLdeMwftd
Paul A. Fredette
b. TkWpositfon of person above
Director of Public utilities
c. Dowmeih6 dw of board action delegating pem* audxK ty to this pesson(positian must be
In the attached
Pace 2
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PdPDES RPE Sbw mvmftr Pei n Appketlm..
VEL SIQNINf3 OFFICIALS 9 FAT 14EP r
Pkase see the applkation hsWjcft s to determine -who has MgnetDry auttwrfy for this permit
application. If authority fbr the NPDES stormwater permit has been approWWely delegated thnough
board action and documented In tW permit application, the person/posPJon Ust d In Section VI above
may sign the official statement bebw.
I awft under penalty of law, that ft docwnent and of alfdtrr erns were prepared wxW my
dhrdon or sLervfsbn In aaconknae with a system desfyned to assrtre DW qua~ personnel
properlj+ gadw and evakAg a dxe Mmwthn subrn t e d. Based on my bnquhy of the person or
persons who mwop the cyst% or those p y respmbfe rar gaffiqft the
hdbntHtfvrt, dw hrfbmwbb r M&rd&d try W Mite best of nW bwwkdge and beW,, bu4 accurate,
and ow0ft I aln aware lilac Mere are merit penabo for mAnnVing fMw lnl5rmatbn,
bd udlig the potty of flrle5 alld &nprtsa t hx JCr1AYMfl1g vino ions. .
Sovftre
Name
TRie
Syla�pet,�.Address
BOX
/r`O
•.Kr '
Slate
Z
Td olio e
Fax
E-Mail
VEM MS4 OWrACr >tJlOURNATION
RvAde the folbwft informoon for the pmon/poddon than w Ill be responsible for day to day
impierner>mtlan and oversight of the sft mwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Paul A Fredettp
b.
TWe
Director of PM
c.
Street Addn MS
410 Pritghard Street
d.
PO Boot
347
e.
C ty
f.
State
North Carolina-
g.
ZIP
27909
h.
Tne Number
i.
Fax Number
2 5 2 . 330-1946
J.
E-Mall Address
Pfrp-de '
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DL PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals reeeNW or applied for under the fobowing programs. Include coated
name ff ciff erect than the person listed In Item VIH. If further space needed, attach additonal sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Wasbe
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
N / A
r-
NPDES Waqbew*r DWarge
WWTP- NCO02501 1
Permit Numt et
- NC 0 0 3 6 4 4 7
d.
Rem -Mon of Signillcant
Deberj watlpn (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
N / A
f.
National Emission Standards for
Hszarft s PohutBnts (NESHAPS)
N / A
precorstruction appgal
g.
Ocean dumping permfts under the
N/A
Marine Probectton Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permtts under
section 404 of CWA
N / A
X. NARRATrVE APPL=ATxON SLgWLEMO f -. STORMWATER MARAG MENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report debAhng the proposed sU mhwater management program for
the flwe-year permit berm. The report shall be Formatted in aocordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative Inftwation for each section is provided In the Insbuvdons for PreparIN the
-
Compr+eherrslve Stormwa ter Managerrat program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled In the
fbkwfng order, bound with tabs Ickmdr Ong each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers fix each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. aurisdicbonal and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS,4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Compositbn Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL, IdentrflCatlon
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. DQSTING 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. Organitationai Chart
4.3.' Signtrig Official
4.4. Duly AuUwtzed Repr+eseritive
S. Co -Pe mltdng Inforrro on (if appocabie)
5.1. co -Pe mdwem
5.1 Legal Age
5.3. ResporM a Parties
6. Reliance an Other Gawemment Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Impiemented
6.3. Contact InfbrmaRlon
6.4. t *W Agreenenit
7. 5TORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Publk Eduction and Outreach on Stiotm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Inwolvernent and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge DeWdion and EUmination
7.4. Construction Site Smrmveater Runoff Control
7.5. Storm Watet.Mart qwm t in New Development and Redevek prnerd
7.6. Poilutbn PreaenftVGood Houselampil g far Munkipal Operations
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City of Elizabeth city
NPDES Phase 11 Stormwater Management
Program
Draft
Stormwater Management Plan
02-15-12

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1
1. Storm Sewer System Information -------------------------
2
1.1 Population Served
2
1.2 Growth Rate
1.3 ,Jurisdictional Area. --------------------------- •••••
2
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System ............................••••.....-••.•..-..---- ---- ..................
------------------
2
1.5 Estimated Land Use.
- 3
1.6 TMDL Identification
3
2. Receiving Streams •............ .......-•----...-•-----------------•-------•-----------.........__..............--•-•....
• 3
3. Existing Water Quality Programs .... •................................................... .........•..............
3
3.1 Local Programs .---------------------- _
....... 4
3.2 State Programs --------------- ................._____.
4
4. Permitting Information
....... 4
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
4
4.2 Organizational Chart -----------------------------------------•------•---•---------------------------------------------•
5
4.3 Signing Official........................................--------------------------------- ....... ;........... ,.-----••--••-..
5
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative--------------------------•--------------...---------,-__..____.___-_------•,_--•_..
5
5. Co -Permit Status Information
5
6. Reliance on Another Entity ______ _______________• .............
5
6.1 Name of Entity --•--•-------------•--•-......---........- ...._.
5
6.2 Elements Implemented .------------------........ ---.................................................... ..............
5
6.3 Contact Information ...............••--------••••.... I....... ............................................................
6
6.4 Legal Agreement .______.
6
7. Stormwater Management Program Plan ............................................... .......................................
6
7.1 Public Education and Outreach ......... -.......................... .........................--.•..---.
6
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation ................ •.................................................. --...._...
8
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination„•..................................................................10
7.4 Construction -Site Stormwater Runoff Control ......... •...................................................
--,11
7.5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management ............................................ ......................
12
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ...............................
15
APPENDICES ...•,_
..24
i) Organization Chart
ii) Inter -local Agreements
iii) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan
iv) Good Housekeeping Plan
v) Stormwater Ordinance
vi) Stormwater 1 Water Quality Related Polices, Practices and Regulations

City of Elizabeth City
Comprehensive Stormwater Man2gement Plan _ _ _ _ 02/15/12
INTRODUCTION
North Carolina's number one water quality problem is stormwater runoff pollution. As stormwater
flows across impervious surfaces, it picks up various pollutants, such as oil & grease, excess nutrients,
bacteria and sediment. Polluted stormwater flows down our storm drains and ditches where it is
discarded, untreated, into our streams, rivers and lakes. Stormwater runoff pollution causes adverse
impact to aquatic ecosystems, poses human health risks and can greatly increase the cost of treating our
drinking water.
Proeram Backaround
In 1972, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program was established under
the authority of the Federal Clean Water Act, Phase I of the NPDES Stormwater program was
established in 1990. It required NPDES permit coverage for municipalities with populations of 100,000
or more.
Phase It of the NPDES Stormwater program was signed into law in December 1999. The Phase If
program extended permit coverage to smaller (< 100,000 pop.) communities and public entities that
own or operate a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). It required these smaller communities
to develop a stormwater program and obtain an NPDES permit for stormwater discharges.
In North Carolina, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) administers the NPDES Stormwater program. The program requires the City of Elizabeth City
to develop, implement and enforce a stormwater program designed to reduce the discharge of
pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable. The program is implemented through an
NPDES permit in phases over five years. Pursuant to the permit the stormwater program included the
best management practices (BMPs) for the following six minimum measures:
1. Public education and outreach on stormwater impacts;
2. Public involvement/participation;
3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
4. Construction site stormwater runoff control (Erosion Control);
5. Post -construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment;
6. Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.
The City of Elizabeth City's Stormwater Program is administered by the Department of Public Utilities.
The Public Utilities director oversees the program. Attached, Appendix i, is a -copy of the organizational
chart.
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City of Elizabeth City
Comprehensive Stormwate_r Management_ Plan_ T 02/15/12
1. Storm Sewer System information
1.1 Population Served
Estimated population served
1.2 Growth Rate
Estimated growth rate
1.3 Jurisdictional Area
City of Elizabeth City limits
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1.4 M54 Conveyance System
...........................................I........,..................................... 18,683
.......................................................................................... 0.87%
..........................................................................................10 sq. mi.
.......................................................................................... 7.5 sq. mi.
The stormwater conveyance system consists of a variety of components. These include typical
curb and gutter systems, catch basins with closed conveyance thru pipes of various materials,
driveway and road culverts, grass lined swales and ditches. There are also various detention
systems within the City jurisdiction, both on public and private property.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) maintains systems within the state
maintained public roads rights -of -way systems. Elizabeth City State University and The College
of the Albemarle have storm water collection systems and other engineered storm water
controls. Systems located on private property, including detention facilities and other
engineered stromwater controls, are maintained by the owner. Other maintenance
activities include street sweeping and leaf/debris removal.
1.5 Estimated hand Use
Residential................................................................................................................... 51%
Commercial..................................................................................................................1 35%
industrial................................................................................................................... 3%
OpenSpace...........................................................................................I....................... 11%
Other............................. ....... ................................ ...................................... .........0%
Total........................................................................................1..........................100 %
2.6 TMDL Identification
Currently, no streams within the City's is jurisdiction have been assigned a Total Maximum Daily
Load.
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2. Receiving Streams
The City of Elizabeth City lies within the Pasquotank River Watershed, which discharges to the
Albemarle Sound. Specifically, the City of drains to receiving waters are listed below.
Receiving Stream
Description
Classification
Index No.
Pasquotank River
From a line across river from Hospital Point to
SB
30-3-(12)
Cobb Point to a line across River from Miller
+
Point to Pool Point
Pasquotank River
From a point 0.6 mile upstream of Pasquotank
WS-IV;SW,CA
30-3-(5)
County SR 1368 extension to Elizabeth City
water supply intake
,
Pasquotank River
From Elizabeth City water supply intake located
C;Sw
30-3(5.5)
'
at the extension of Pasquotank County SR1368
to Norfolk -Southern Railroad Bridge
Pasquotank River
From Norfolk -Southern Railroad Bridge to a line
SC
30-3-(7)
across the River from Hospital Point to Cobb
Point
j
Unnamed Tributary at
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-10
McMorrine Street
j (Formerly Tiber Creek)
Knobbs Creek
_
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-8
Poindexter Creek
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-9
Charles Creek
From source to Pasquotank River
C;Sw
30-3-11
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3. Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1 . Local Programs
The following programs and ordinances are being implemented within the City's jurisdiction.
L Elizabeth City Stormwater Management Ordinance, April 2, 2002
ii. Elizabeth City Stormwater Management Utility Ordinance, June 26, 2006
iii. Elizabeth City Unified Development Ordinance, Adopted September 13, 1999, plus
Amendents
3.2 State Programs
State programs rules and regulations are enforced at the State level.
i. The City does rely on NCDOT to maintain stormwater facilities and programs within
their road right-of-way, Elizabeth City State University and College of the Albemarle.
ii. The City relys on Elizabeth City State University and the College of the Albemarle to
comply with applicable state regulations and to maintain stormwater management
facilities on their property.
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4. Permitting Information
The City of Elizabeth City's Stormwater Program is administered by the Department of Public
Utilities. The Director of Public Utilities currently oversees the program. Attached is a copy of
the organizational chart. (Appendix: i)
4.1 Responsible Party Contact list
Overall implementation and oversight of the City of Elizabeth City's Stormwater program is
provided through the department of Public Utilities. The Contact person is:
Paul A. Fredette, PE
Public Utilities Director
410 Pritchard Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
[phone]
[e-mail]
4.2 Organizational Chart
The City of Elizabeth City's organization chart is included in the Appendix
4.3 Signing Official
The City of Elizabeth City operates under a council-manager form of government. the City
Manager is responsible for management and oversight of the City's daily operation. Contact
information is listed below:
Richard Olson
City Manager
PO Box 347
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
[phone]
rolson(@citvofec.com
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative
For matters related to Stormwater Management and the related NPDES Phase II,
Mr. Pahl Fredette, Director of Public Utilities has been designated by the City Council as the
Authorized Representative.
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S. Co -Permit Status Information
Currently the City is not co -permitting with another entity.
6. Reliance on another Entity
At this time the City of Elizabeth City is not planning to rely on contracted services to
implement the £ity's programs.
6.1 Name of Entity
(intentionally Blank)
6.2 Elements implemented
Currently the City has initiated the basics of an implantation for public education and outreach
public involvement/participation; construction site stormwater runoff control & post
construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment. Additional
plans for illicit discharge detection and elimination and pollution prevention/good housekeeping
will be developed to comply with conditions of the City's NPDES Phase li Stormwater Permit.
6.3 Contact Information
(intentionally Blank)
6.4 Legal Agreement
Recognizing the need for assistance and the benefits of local agreements, the City of Elizabeth
City entered into an inter -local agreement with Pasquotank County in recent months to have the
US Army Corps of Engineers study the Knobbs Creek Drainage Basin. The study will include
public education and outreach and public involvement/participation for planned improvements
to Knobbs Creek. Attached is a copy of the inter -local agreement. (Appendix: ii
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7. Stormwater Management Program
The following sections describe the City's stormwater management program and measurable,
goals for each Best Management Practices (BMP). While the BMP's under each minimum
measure are not expected to change over the life of this stormwater management plan,
measurable goals may be modified, removed, or new goals added as necessary to meet the
requirements of changing regulations, available City resources and to be more effective in
reducing impacts to the Municipal Separated Storm Sewer System (MS4).
in 2010 the Mayor established a Stormwater Advisory Task Force; the Task Force in November
of 2011 issued a final report regarding stormwater related issues in the City (Appendix iii). The
Task Force Report was adopted by the City Council on November 14, 2011. Based on the Task
Force recommendations the City Council established a standing Stormwater Advisory Board, the
initial members of the Advisory Board were appointed on February 13, 2012.
The Stormwater Advisory Board was charge with the responsibility to meet at least quarterly to
monitor compliance with stormwater regulations and established City Goals and
recommendations. The Advisory Board will also make recommendations to the City Council to
modify existing or establish new goals and recommendations for stormwater management in
the City as necessary to comply with changing regulations, to be more effective in reducing
impacts to the Municipal Separated Storm Sewers (M54) and to adjust expectations based on
available resources.
Recommendations of the Advisory Board specific to the modifications to the City's stormwater
goals will be documented in the annual report.
7.1 Public Education and Outreach
To have the City develop and fund an aggressive public education and outreach program for
stormwater management was a basic recommendation of the Mayor's Stormwater Advisory
Task Force last year. The Task Force recommended that the public education and outreach
program include:
• Educating people about the environmental impacts of stormwater, related policies and
procedures, and their roles and responsibilities.
• Engaging citizens in identifying, reporting, and correcting problems with the stormwater
management systems in the City, and
• To educate and inform the citizens about stormwater related projects in the City. A
recommendation was to create project signage to advertize and promote efforts by the
City to advance stormwater management.
During the next year the City's Stormwater Advisory Board is tasked with developing means and
methods to promote a comprehensive public education and outreach program within the
resources allocated by the City Council. in the development of the education and outreach
program the Advisory Board will likely focus their attention on at least three areas of concern
Identified by the Mayor's Task Force:
Floodrn - Probably the most controversial stormwater management issue in Elizabeth City is the
frequency that property owners experience is the loss of use or damage to their property
because of high water conditions. Three contributing problerns'that the people in the City
should be educated about are:
1. The flat topography of the City
2_ The fact that large areas of the `old city' were built On natural creeks and wetlands, and
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3. The cause and impact of the "wind tide effect" of the Pasquotank River. .
Sedimentation - Large areas of open farm land, construction activities and the lack of post
construction maintenance of erosion control measures all adversely impact the adjacent
waterways. Sedimentation in the waterways contribute to restricted flowage in the streams and
thereby aggravates the flooding issues in the City as well as impacting the aquatic life and
habitat in the area.
Litter and Yard Woste - Litter and yard waste can block stormwater conveyances. As litter and
yard waste decompose it introduces chemicals and additional nutrients into the storm system.
General Household and Landscape Chemicals including fertilizers, pesticides, automotive
chemicals, and detergents and can cause significant impacts to aquatic environments.
The City's Stormwater Advisory Board will be tasked with identifying the best way to establish a
comprehensive public education and outreach program within the resources allocated by the
City Council. Consideration will be given to:
• Hosting public meetings targeted to specific residential areas in the City that are most
likely to be impacted by the construction of a stormwater management project or for
those most likely to see the construction activity and specifically for those who will
benifit from the completed project.
• Offering to make presentations to neighborhood groups, church organizations and
social organizations that have questions or are interested in what the City is doing, or
what they can do to help manage and maintain the stormwater systems In the City.
• Using the City's local television cable channel for public education and outreach on
stormwater related issues in the City.
• Development of flyers, handouts and appropriate notices and signage to reach people in
the City and students in the school district and local colleges.
7.2 Public involvement and Participation
An objective of the education and outreach program will be to get the citizens of the City
involved and to participate in the policy decisions that have to be made first by the Stormwater
Advisory Board and ultimately by the City Council. The first and most important of the
decisions will deal with the commitment of resources to stormwater management in the City.
The stormwater Advisory Board will establish a public meeting / public hearing process to help
with their decision making process as they redefine and modify the goals of the Stormwater
Management Plan each year and to receive input on proposed capital project initiatives for
stormwater management projects.
In this the first year of the Advisory Board they will evaluate the best outlets available to
promote the City's stormwater public involvement and participation program. Consideration
will be given to maintaining an informational website with contact information, participation In
local events and festivals, NC Big Sweep, Earth Day or the City's Potato Festival and other City
social / recreational events. Establishing volunteer programs to monitor and record stream
data at various locations or to develop a rain garden program or to solicit the involvement of
local organizations like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scout of America programs.
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7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Currently the City does not have an formal 'Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program'
although components of such a program exist in various fashion within the City. The Advisory
Board will evaluate the effectiveness of the current City Programs and will make a
recommendation on improvements that can be made to formalize an 'Illicit Discharge Detection
and Elimination Program'
The City currently by ordinance prohibits non -storm water discharges except as allowed by
permit and implemented with appropriate enforcement procedures and actions. The City is in
the process of developing a GIS database to map, and preparing an inventory of all appurtenant
features in the stormwater management infrastructure in the City.
To enhance the City's enforcement of well managed stormwater management practices the
Advisory Board will evaluate the intergration of some of the following programs in the next year:
• Implement and enforce a program to address the detection and elimination of illicit
discharges into the MS4.
• Implement a plan to detect and address non -storm water discharges, including illegal
dumping, to the MS4;
• Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste; and
• Address non -storm water discharges or flows (i.e.,, illicit discharges) if identified as
significant contributors of pollutants to the M54.
The Advisory Board will consider the following as they formalize an `Illicit Discharge Detection
and Elimination Program'
• A program for conducting dry weather flow Meld observations in accordance with a
written procedure for detecting and removing the sources of illicit discharges. The City
will develop written procedures for conducting investigations of identified illicit
discharges.
• Systems to track all investigations and document the dates) the illicit discharge was
observed; the results of the investigation; any follow-up of the investigation; and the
date the investigation was closed.
• A training program for appropriate municipal staff who as part of their normal job
responsibllities, may come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or
illicit connection to the storm sewer system.
• A program to inform public employees, businesses; and the general public of hazards
associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. The City will develop
plans for training sessions for City employees and provide information regarding
appropriate training sessions provided by other entities.
• A plan to promote, publicize, and facilitate a reporting mechanism for the. public and
staff to report illicit discharges and establish and Implement citizen request response
procedures_
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• A plan to track the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement actions as
administered by the permittee.
7.4 Construction -Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.35(b) and the maximum extent practicable (MEP) standard, the City
relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Sediment and Erosion Control Program
to comply with this minimum measure. The NCDENR Division of Land Resource (DLR) Sediment
and Erosion Control Program effectively meets the MEP standard for 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 as authorized under the Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of
Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The NCDENR Division of Land Resources
(DLR) Sediment and Erosion Control Program continues to be monitored by the EPA to ensure
the State effectively meets the MEP standard established by the Sediment Pollution Control Act
of 1973 and Chapter 4 of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
7.5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management
The Advisory Board will consider the development of a Post -Construction Stormwater
Management Program. The Post Development Program will consider:
Implement and enforce a program to address storm water runoff from new development
and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including
projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale,
that discharge into the MS4. The f1 all ensure that controls are in place that would
prevent or minimize er quality impacts.
• Implement strategies whic n of structural and/or non-structural best management
practices (BMPs] appropriate for the community;
• Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post -construction runoff
from new development and redevelopment projects; and
• Adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
The Advisory Board will consider a regulatory mechanism with adequate legal authorities to
meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls program.
The Advisory Board will consider updating their zoning ordinance to require additional post -
construction stormwater controls. It should be noted that the Board is willing to recommend an
update to the City UDO to include post -construction stormwater requirements. In addition to
the specific post -construction stormwater requirements listed above, the Board will consider]
employing other policies, practices and regulations that help protect water quality of its
receiving waters in addition to measures currently in place help to protect natural resources,
and open space, preserve trees, regulate redevelopment and street design.
The Department of Public Utilities currently works with the City's planning staff during the pre -
development phase of projects to help guide site design that minimizes water quality impacts.
In the pre -development phase the City has the authority to_review designs and proposals for
new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater control
measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained and the authority to requ_ est
information such as stormwater plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other
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information deemed necessary to evaluate the proposed development for compliance with
stormwater management requirements.
Also during the construction and after construction the City has the authority to enter private
property for the purpose of inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices,
or operations related to storm water discharges to determine whether there is compliance the
stormwater management requirements.
The City currently has a draft design manual that by reference includes the requirements of the
DWQ BMP Design Manual. The recommended design manual will include structural and non-
structural BMPs to treat and control post -construction storm water. Non-structural BMPs
include stream buffers, flood hazard zone protection, landscape requirements, and educational
materials. Structural stormwater BMPs include those listed in the DWQ BMP design manual.
The City conducts site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb
greater than or equal to one acre (including sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development or sale). The site plan review addresses how the project
applicant meets the performance standards and how the project provides for long-term
maintenance.
The City will develop a system to maintain an inventory of projects with -post -construction
structural stormwater control measures installed and implemented at new development and
redeveloped sites, including both public and private sector sites located within the City that are
covered by the proposed post -construction requirements. Further the City will provide
mechanisms so that development activities maintain the project consistent with approved plans.
The proposed Post Development Regulations will consider a requirement that an
operation and maintenance plan for the long-term operation of the structural BM be
required and a copy submitted to the City. Also the proposed City requirements will
consider requiring the property owner to keep written inspection reports for
structural stormwater controls installed pursuant to City requirements for post -
construction controls to ensure that all stormwater control measures meet the City's
performance standards and are being maintained pursuant to the maintenance
agreement.
The City will consider the development of methods to maintain records of inspections and
findings and enforcement actions. The City will make available through paper or electronic
means, ordinances, post -construction requirements, design standards checklist, and other
materials appropriate for developers.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The City's stormwater Advisory Board wili consider a pollution prevention / good housekeeping
program which includes the following three primary components:
• Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of facilities and operations owned 'and operated by
the City with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff,
• O&M of municipally -owned streets, roads, and public parking lots within the corporate
limits, and
• O&M of municipally -owned or operated structural stormwater controls.
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The City is developing an inventory of facilities and operations owned and operated by the City
with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The following facilities are owned
by the City and included in the Good Housekeeping plan:
1. Parks and Recreation Areas
2. Emergency Services (Emergency Response, Police and Fire Departments)
3. Vacant Properties
4. Permittee Buildings
5. A Golf Course
6. Public Owned Open Spaces
7. Salt/Sand Storage Areas
8. Industrial Parks
9. Fleet Maintenance
10. Vehicle Washing Facilities
11, Material Storage Facilities
12. Parking lots
The City also maintains public road rights -of -way (ROW) in portions of their jurisdiction that are
not owned by NCDOT, including catch basins and conveyance systems.
The City's Advisory Board will consider the development and implementation of an O&M
program for municipal owned and operated facilities with the potential for generating polluted
stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and public parking lots and
municipally -owned or operated structural stormwater controls. The proposed O&M program
will specify the frequency of inspections and routine maintenance requirements for the listed
facilities.
The City Stormwater Advisory Board will also consider the development of appropriate Good
Housekeeping training for new employees' and provide "refresher" training to employees as
warranted and as staff time and resources allow, expand Good Housekeeping training to all City
employees, even those not directly involved with Good Housekeeping requirements.
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