4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services enforces one of the most comprehensive stormwater programs in NC under Charlotte-Mecklenburg Post-Construction Controls Ordinance. All new development over 24 percent impervious requires water quality BMPs. Stream buffers 35 to 100 ft mandatory.
Mecklenburg County is a delegated Erosion and Sedimentation Control authority under NCGS 113A-50 et seq. Land disturbance over 20,000 sq ft requires an approved E and SC plan and permit. Silt fence, seeding, and inspections mandatory.
Mecklenburg County is a FEMA floodplain management community with extensive mapping along Catawba River, Yadkin tributaries, McAlpine Creek, Sugar Creek, and Little Sugar Creek. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Flood Control Ordinance requires lowest floor 2 ft above Base Flood Elevation (higher than FEMA minimum).
Grading in Mecklenburg County requires a Land Development permit if disturbing over 20,000 sq ft. Drainage must not create adverse impact on downstream neighbors per Charlotte City Code Chapter 18. Direct discharge to neighbor property prohibited.
4 cities in Mecklenburg County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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