5. Development Regulations . Approval of all development. See §9-1403 Watershed Protection Regulations, k. Development Regulations.
§9-1404 RIPARIAN BUFFER REGULATIONS
Any development within the Neuse River Basin shall comply with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy: Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers. The Town of Fuquay-Varina shall be provided with approval by NC DEQ prior to any regulated disturbance, including submittal of copies of required, approved permits.
§9-1405 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
a. General Provisions
(1) Title . T hese requirements shall be officially known as “The Phase II Stormwater Requirements.” It is referred to herein as “Phase II Requirements.”
(2) Authority . The Town Board of Fuquay-Varina is authorized to adopt these Phase II Requirements pursuant to North Carolina law, including but not limited to Article 14, Section 5 of the Constitution of North Carolina; the Charter and Other Related Laws of the Town of Fuquay-Varina; North Carolina General Statutes §143-214.7 and rules promulgated by the Environmental Management Commission thereunder; Session Law 2004-163; Chapter 160A, §§ 174, 185.
(3)
Findings . It is hereby determined that:
A. Alteration of Hydrologic . Development and redevelopment alter the hydrologic response of local watersheds and increases stormwater runoff rates and volumes, flooding, soil erosion, stream channel erosion, nonpoint and point source pollution, and sediment transport and deposition, as well as reducing groundwater recharge. B. Increased Quantities of Water-Borne Pollutants . These changes in stormwater runoff contribute to increased quantities of water-borne pollutants and alterations in hydrology which are harmful to public health and safety as well as to the natural environment. C. Apply Proper Design Controls & Management . These effects can be managed and minimized by applying proper design and well-planned controls to manage stormwater runoff from development sites.
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