D. Federal & State Regulations . 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. 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.
(4) Purpose . The purpose of the Phase II Stormwater Requirements are as follows:
A. General . The purpose of the Phase II Stormwater Requirements 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 . The Phase II Requirements seeks to meet its general purpose through the following specific objectives and means:
i. Decision-Making Processes . Establishing decision-making processes for development that protects the integrity of watersheds and preserves the health of water resources. ii. Maintain Pre-Development Hydrologic . Requiring that new development and redevelopment maintain the pre-development hydrologic response in their post- development state as nearly as practicable for the applicable design storm in order to reduce flooding, stream bank erosion, nonpoint and point source pollution and increases in stream temperature, and to maintain the integrity of stream channels and aquatic habitats.
iii. Minimum Post-Development Stormwater . Establishing minimum post- development stormwater management standards and design criteria for the
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