WSCO_ROWA_Ordinance Approval_20190523

ROY COOPER
Goernes
MICHAEL S. RECAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
triferim Director
Ed Muire
Planning Director
Rowan County
Planning and Development
402 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
NORTH CAROL€NA
Environmental Quatiry
May 23, 2019
Subject: Watershed Protection (Zoning and Subdivision) Ordinances Revisions Approval
Dear Mr. Muire:
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) has reviewed and approved the proposed
revisions to Rowan County's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances that pertain to water supply watershed
protection received by our office on May 20, 2019. We accept the proposed revisions that include:
To the Zoning Ordinance
o added definitions,
o vegetated conveyance and curb outlet system requirements, and
o high density standard and built -upon limits
To the Subdivision Ordinance
o added definitions,
o the Retention of Consultant section, and
o some changes pertaining to the high density and storm water control measure
requirements
Pages with major changes other than definitions are included with this package.
DEMLR approved the revisions to the ordinances in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
214.5 and North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0620-.0624. Specifically, 15A NCAC
2B .0623 (4) requires that all ordinance revisions be approved by Environmental Management
Commission (EMC) or its designee.
On August 1, 2013, DEMLR was delegated the authority to approve revision to water supply ordinances
on behalf of the EMC.
North Carolina Department ofEnvironment'al Quality i Division of Energy, Mincra# and Land Resources
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We appreciate Rowan County's efforts to help protect the vital public water supplies of this state. Please
contact Paul Claris paul.clark(ncdenr.gov or [phone] should you need assistance.
Sincerely,
Annette Lucas
Stormwater Program Supervisor
cc: John W. Dees, III, Rowan County Attorney