Wake County is delegated by the State of NC to enforce the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (NCGS Ch. 113A Art. 4). Wake County UDO Article 10 requires an Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan and permit for any land-disturbing activity of 12,000 sq ft or more, or any single-family lot 20,000 sq ft or more.
Wake County is one of 15 local programs delegated by the State to enforce the SPCA. Under Wake County UDO Article 10 and 15A NCAC 04B, you must submit an E&SC Plan to the Watershed Management Division before clearing, grading, or stockpiling soil on any site disturbing 12,000+ sq ft (about 1/4 acre). For residential lots, the threshold is a 20,000 sq ft disturbed area. Plans must show silt fence, construction entrances, sediment basins, ground cover within 7 days of completion, and self-inspection records. NCDEQ retains overlap jurisdiction. Stormwater compliance must additionally meet the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0233) and the Falls Lake Nutrient Strategy where applicable.
Civil penalty up to $5,000 per day under NCGS §113A-64. Stop-work orders are common. Wake County may require restoration of vegetation and pay for off-site repair.
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