Environmental Rules in Sampson County, NC (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Sampson County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
In unincorporated Sampson County, new subdivisions must be designed and built to comply with NCDEQ stormwater requirements, and every NCDEQ permit, including an Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit, must accompany the Final Plat under County Code Sec. 2-13-11. If stormwater facilities are not yet installed when the Final Plat is approved, the subdivider must post a Performance Guarantee covering their completion, released only after an engineer certifies the work.
Stormwater Management Rules in Sampson County
Some RestrictionsSampson County Code § 2-13-11
All subdivisions shall be designed and constructed in a manner that is compliant with NCDEQ requirements as applicable. All NCDEQ permits including but not limited to an Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit must be ... provided with the Final Plat. Where stormwater management facilities are required, but not installed at the time of the Final Plat approval, the subdivider shall post a Perfo...
Erosion Control
In unincorporated Sampson County, any subdivision project disturbing one acre or more of land must obtain a State of North Carolina erosion control permit before construction begins. County Code Sec. 2-13-10 requires the subdivider to submit a copy of that permit to the Sampson County Planning Department before Final Plat approval, and bars any construction activity until the permit is obtained.
Erosion Control Permit Rule for Sampson County
Some RestrictionsSampson County Code § 2-13-10
2-13-10. Erosion Control When one or more acres is to be disturbed, an erosion control permit must be obtained from the State of North Carolina. A copy of this permit shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to Final Plat approval and no construction activity shall commence until such permit is obtained.
Flood Zones
In unincorporated Sampson County, anyone developing land inside a Special Flood Hazard Area must obtain a Floodplain Development Permit from the Floodplain Administrator before starting work. Sec. 2-3-03 sets that requirement using FEMA's December 6, 2019 Flood Insurance Study and DFIRM panels, and treats any violation as a Class 1 misdemeanor with real jail time on the table.
Sampson County Floodplain Development Permit
Significant RestrictionsSampson County Code §§ 2-3-03.A, 2-3-03.C, 2-3-03.H
2-3-03.A Lands To Which This Ordinance Applies This ordinance shall apply to all Special Flood Hazard Areas within the jurisdiction of Sampson County. ... 2-3-03. ... C Establishment of Floodplain Development Permit A Floodplain Development Permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance prior to the commencement of any development activities within Special Flood H...
Flood Elevation Requirements
Every new home and substantially improved structure in a Sampson County Special Flood Hazard Area must have its reference level, including the basement, built no lower than the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Sec. 2-3-05.B(1) sets that floor for residential construction, and Sec. 2-3-05.A(4) requires HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment to sit at or above the same elevation.
Sampson County Flood Elevation Construction Rule
Some RestrictionsSampson County Code §§ 2-3-05.A(4), 2-3-05.B(1)
(4) All new electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, duct systems, and other building utility systems, equipment, and service facilities shall be located at or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation (RFPE) and/or specially designed to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components and installed to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loa...
All Sampson County ordinances
See every category we cover for Sampson County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Sampson County Ordinance Hub →