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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Wake County Code §92.05(H), (I), and (L) target industrial and commercial noise: construction over 1,000 ft from residences, loading/unloading noise at night...
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Wake County Code §92.05(B), (C), (F) prohibits vehicle exhaust noise from out-of-repair or modified vehicles, gong/siren on non-emergency vehicles, and any i...
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Wake County treats cats the same as dogs under Ch. 91 — owners must vaccinate against rabies at 4 months and keep current tag displayed at all times per §91....
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Wake County does NOT impose a numeric limit on pets in unincorporated areas. Cities vary: Raleigh allows up to 4 dogs/cats over 4 months per dwelling under §...
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Wake County adopted the NC Fire Prevention Code (NCFC) under Code Ch. 72. Residential propane storage follows NCFC Chapter 61 and NFPA 58 — typical residenti...
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Wake County Code §130.05 (adopted 11-9-2022, effective 12-9-2022) prohibits firearm discharge within 300 yards of any dwelling, school, church, warehouse, pl...
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