Considerations and Checklist for Development
Considerations and Checklist for Development 1. There are wetlands all over the state. To be assured that the proposed project does not impact wetlands, contact the US Army Corps of Engineers to have undeveloped land slated for development evaluated for the presence of wetlands. http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/RegulatoryPermitProgram/Contact/CountyLocator.aspx There also may be isolated wetlands that are regulated by the State. Please refer to question #10 below for program staff contact information. 2. Contact the State Historic Preservation Office prior to land disturbance to determine if there are any cultural or archaeologically significant features on or near your site. http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/er/er_email_submittal.html and http://hpo.ncdcr.gov/ - Click on HPOWEB Map Service 3. Contact the Natural Heritage Program http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/nhp/request-information to determine if the site area has endangered species. Additionally, you should consult the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s endangered species database at http://www.fws.gov/endangered/. Please note that the listing of the Northern long-eared bat may affect your landclearing activities, visit the USFWS website for guidance: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/Interim4dRuleKeyNLEB.html 4. For proposed projects on currently developed sites, contact the Division of Waste Management UST section to determine if underground storage tanks are present: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/ust/cab. 5. For land disturbance of greater than 1 acre, you will need an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (E/S) and a NPDES Construction Stormwater permit from the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources - Land Quality Section. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/erosion. Please note: The North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission may delegate authority to implement the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act to cities and counties that adopt a qualifying local erosion and sediment control ordinance in compliance with State requirements. These requirements may be more stringent and thus require permits for land disturbances less than 1 acre. For a list of local programs in N.C., visit: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=c543555c-6b62-442b-aace-06b0b261b5d2&groupId=38334. 6. If development is to occur on a barrier island, adjacent to a water body, coastal marsh, in or over the water, or along the ocean front, a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit may be required within the coastal counties. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/cm/permits 7. Any development that is located in a coastal county and requires a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan or a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/cm/permits may need to obtain a state coastal stormwater permit. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/coastal-stormwater (Coastal Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Washington) 8. A State Coastal Stormwater permit will be required for Non-residential projects proposing 10,000 sf of build upon area within the 20 coastal counties. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/coastal-stormwater 9. To determine whether development activities are subject to NPDES post-construction stormwater requirements or other stormwater permitting requirements, please consult the Stormwater Permitting Interactive Map: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/sw-permitting-map. 10. Any construction activity along the Goose Creek Watershed, Jordan Lake Water Supply Watershed, Randlemen Lake Water Supply Watershed, Catawba River, Neuse River and Tar-Pamlico River basins will need to comply with the 50’ buffer and may need wetlands delineation from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and/or stream determinations, buffer variances, and stormwater management approvals from the Division of Water Resources, Wetlands Branch, 401 and Buffer Permitting Unit. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ws/401/riparianbuffers 11. Development adjacent to waters that have been classified as trout waters should have an undisturbed buffer zone 25-feet wide. There is an allowable amount of encroachment within the buffer zone but, it must have special approval. For more information visit: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=f4f0b765-7892-4681-885b95f4ef26f806&groupId=38364. Also, Trout moratoriums on construction activities, established by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, may apply to your project if working within designated trout waters or the 25’ trout buffer zone. Exemptions to this condition may require written approval by the resource agency: http://www.ncwildlife.org/contacts.aspx. 12. If demolition will occur, please note the following: The Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, must be notified of plans to demolish a building, including residences for commercial or industrial expansion, even if no asbestos is present in the building. Obtaining a demolition permit from the local city or county building inspections department does not meet the notification requirements of the state. For more information visit: http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/asbestos/demolition.html PERMIT CHECKLIST NOV 2015 FINAL.DOC For an elecronic copy visit: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=a72ad62f-6d5f-45ba-a54f-a7749355f2f5&groupId=38322
Considerations and Checklist for Development 13. Development near streams classified as a water supply source may be subject to local land-use restrictions. Determine if Water Supply Watershed requirements apply to your project by using the following GIS-based map: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=f4f0b765-7892-4681-885b-95f4ef26f806&groupId=38364. 14. Non-contact cooling water and boiler blow-down discharges need to have permits, which are issued by DWR, Wastewater Branch. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/generalpermits 15. For wastewater collection and disposal you may need a permit from the Division of Water Resources (Water Quality Permitting Section, Wastewater Branch for direct discharge to surface waters http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes or Non-Discharge Permitting Unit for spray irrigation or residual applications: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps/lau. 16. For On-site wastewater treatment (septic systems) – contact the County Environmental Health Department. http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/docs/ehsdir2015.pdf 17. If county water and sewer is available, contact the County or City Public Works Department for permitting requirements. If sewer on the project site will be privately owned you may need to obtain a permit from the Division of Water Resources PERCs unit. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/cs/ext 18. Contact the city/county planner and local governing authorities where the development is proposed to verify if there are any rules or requirements (e.g. for private drinking water wells, zoning, ordinances for development, Fire Marshal, etc.). Other important items for consideration: SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/deao/sepa Surface Water Classifications Map (please note: certain stream classifications can dictate more stringent permitting requirements). For example, if the project site drains to waters classified as Outstanding Resource Waters, High Quality Waters or Nutrient Sensitive Waters there may be site-specific requirements. http://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6e125ad7628f494694e259c80dd64265 Surface Water Classifications definitions and alphabetical/hydrological lists: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/csu/classifications If the registered agent is being asked for on your permit application, visit the NC Secretary of State’s website to verify who is officially listed: http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations/ NC DEQ Permit Directory: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/deao/permit-directory Contact the appropriate Regional Office having oversight for the county where the proposed project is located.
Asheville Regional Office Contact: Alison Davidson 828/296-4500 FAX 828/299-7043 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
Winston-Salem Regional Office Contact: Marcia Allocco 336/776-9800 Main FAX 336/776-9797 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Raleigh Regional Office Contact: David Lee 919/791-4200 FAX 919/571-4718 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609
Washington Regional Office Contact: Lyn Hardison 252/946-6481 FAX 252/975-3716 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889
For further information, check HERE
Mooresville Regional Office Contact: Marcia Allocco 704/663-1699 FAX 704/663-6040 610 East Center Ave. Mooresville, NC 28115
Fayetteville Regional Office Contact: David Lee 910/433-3300 FAX 910/486-0707 Systel Building, 225 Green St., Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
Wilmington Regional Office Contact: Cameron Weaver 910/796-7215 FAX 910/350-2004 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405
PERMIT CHECKLIST NOV 2015 FINAL.DOC For an elecronic copy visit: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=a72ad62f-6d5f-45ba-a54f-a7749355f2f5&groupId=38322
Considerations and Checklist for Development 13. Development near streams classified as a water supply source may be subject to local land-use restrictions. Determine if Water Supply Watershed requirements apply to your project by using the following GIS-based map: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=f4f0b765-7892-4681-885b-95f4ef26f806&groupId=38364. 14. Non-contact cooling water and boiler blow-down discharges need to have permits, which are issued by DWR, Wastewater Branch. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/generalpermits 15. For wastewater collection and disposal you may need a permit from the Division of Water Resources (Water Quality Permitting Section, Wastewater Branch for direct discharge to surface waters http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes or Non-Discharge Permitting Unit for spray irrigation or residual applications: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps/lau. 16. For On-site wastewater treatment (septic systems) – contact the County Environmental Health Department. http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/docs/ehsdir2015.pdf 17. If county water and sewer is available, contact the County or City Public Works Department for permitting requirements. If sewer on the project site will be privately owned you may need to obtain a permit from the Division of Water Resources PERCs unit. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/cs/ext 18. Contact the city/county planner and local governing authorities where the development is proposed to verify if there are any rules or requirements (e.g. for private drinking water wells, zoning, ordinances for development, Fire Marshal, etc.). Other important items for consideration: SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/deao/sepa Surface Water Classifications Map (please note: certain stream classifications can dictate more stringent permitting requirements). For example, if the project site drains to waters classified as Outstanding Resource Waters, High Quality Waters or Nutrient Sensitive Waters there may be site-specific requirements. http://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6e125ad7628f494694e259c80dd64265 Surface Water Classifications definitions and alphabetical/hydrological lists: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/csu/classifications If the registered agent is being asked for on your permit application, visit the NC Secretary of State’s website to verify who is officially listed: http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations/ NC DEQ Permit Directory: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/deao/permit-directory Contact the appropriate Regional Office having oversight for the county where the proposed project is located.
Asheville Regional Office Contact: Alison Davidson 828/296-4500 FAX 828/299-7043 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
Winston-Salem Regional Office Contact: Marcia Allocco 336/776-9800 Main FAX 336/776-9797 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Raleigh Regional Office Contact: David Lee 919/791-4200 FAX 919/571-4718 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609
Washington Regional Office Contact: Lyn Hardison 252/946-6481 FAX 252/975-3716 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889
For further information, check HERE
Mooresville Regional Office Contact: Marcia Allocco 704/663-1699 FAX 704/663-6040 610 East Center Ave. Mooresville, NC 28115
Fayetteville Regional Office Contact: David Lee 910/433-3300 FAX 910/486-0707 Systel Building, 225 Green St., Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
Wilmington Regional Office Contact: Cameron Weaver 910/796-7215 FAX 910/350-2004 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405
PERMIT CHECKLIST NOV 2015 FINAL.DOC For an elecronic copy visit: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=a72ad62f-6d5f-45ba-a54f-a7749355f2f5&groupId=38322
