runoff from development sites.
D. Phase II Stormwater Rules . Further, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (“Clean Water Act”) and federal Phase II Stormwater Rules promulgated under it, as well as rules of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission promulgated in response to Federal Phase II Regulations, compel certain urbanized areas, including this jurisdiction, to adopt the minimum stormwater controls such as those included in this Phase II Requirements. E. Neuse Rules. Further, the EMC has identified the Neuse River Basin Estuary, as nutrient sensitive waters; has identified all or a portion of the estuary as impaired waters under the federal Clean Water Act due to exceedances of the chlorophyll a standard; and has promulgated rules (th e “Neuse Rules” ) to reduce the average annual loads of nitrogen delivered to the estuary from all point and nonpoint sources of these nutrients located within its watershed, including stormwater from new development within the Town; F. Regulations Established . Therefore, the Town Board of Fuquay-Varina establishes this set of water quality and quantity regulations to meet the requirements of state and federal law regarding control of stormwater runoff and discharge.
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Purpose .
A. General . The purpose of this section is to protect, maintain and enhance the public health, safety, environment and general welfare by establishing minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects of increased post-development stormwater runoff and nonpoint and point source pollution associated with new development and redevelopment as well as illicit discharges into municipal stormwater systems. It has been determined that proper management of construction-related and post-development stormwater runoff will minimize damage to public and private property and infrastructure, safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare, and protect water and aquatic resources.
B. Specific . This section seeks to meet its general purpose through the following specific objectives and means:
i. Decision-Making Processes . Establishing decision-making processes for development that protect the integrity of watersheds and preserves the health of water resources.
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