The Sediment Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 is a performance-oriented law. It was created to prevent pollution by sedimentation while still allowing development within our state. The SPCA is the enabling legislation that gives authority to the Sedimentation Control Commission (SCC) and the Land Quality Section (LQS) - Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Program.
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County operates a State-delegated erosion prevention program that aims to prevent sediment from leaving a construction site and contaminating С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County's natural environment. We accomplish this by enforcing state and local erosion prevention regulations and by working with developers, builders and landowners in С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County.
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County manages erosion control for all unincorporated areas of the County and the following municipalities: Garner, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wendell and Zebulon.
CHANGES TO PROGRAM EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2019
The NCG01 Permit is no longer issued concurrently with the County's Land Disturbance Permit. Once you have received approval from the County for your land disturbance, you will submit online to NC DEQ for NCG01 coverage through . Then you will provide proof of coverage back to С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County prior to permit issuance.
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County has been working with the State to create standard permit language and details to ensure our permits are consistent with the NCG01.
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How to Streamline Your Construction Submittals
If you submit erosion control and stormwater management plans to С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County and want to understand how we review those submittals and therefore streamline your permit review process, watch the video below. С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Environmental Engineer Supervisor Barney Blackburn, PE, CPESC, CPSWQ, provides guidance on erosion and sediment control, stormwater management and floodplain construction plan submittals to С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County and our municipal partner jurisdictions. .
Click the button below to review details of the Erosion Control Permitting and Plan approval process along with other specifications, requirements and details. С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County requires at minimum the use of these in approved plans.
Design and PermittingResidential Lot Erosion Control
Residential Lot Erosion Control Requirements
All builders and developers disturbing land in a subdivision (common plan of development) are required to have a land disturbance permit, even if the disturbance is less than 1 acre.
Builders outside a subdivision shall obtain a permit if disturbance is greater than 1 acre.
Sediment and Erosion Control Standard Details
The С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Sedimentation and Erosion Control standard drawings illustrate minimum acceptable standards for land development, disturbing or erosion control activities authorized under the development regulations of С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County; however, these standards shall not supersede more restrictive prudent design requirements or good engineering practices as applied to specific situations on a case-by-case basis.
Click here for С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Erosion and Sediment Control Standard Details
Regulations
Local Rules
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Unified Development Ordinance
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County's erosion control regulations may be found in of the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Unified Development Ordinance. These regulations establish sediment and erosion control requirements for new development.
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County administers erosion control regulations for all unincorporated area as well as sic municipalities through interlocal agreements: Garner, Knightdale, Morrisville, Wendell, Rolesville and Zebulon.
State Rules - SPCA
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County is delegated by the to operate a local erosion control program. The overall goal of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) and the NC Administrative Code (Code) Title 15 Chapter 4, is to prevent visible sedimentation into lakes, streams, natural watercourses, and onto adjoining properties. The SPCA outlines the regulatory requirements and gives authority to the Sedimentation Control Commission (SCC) and the Land Quality Section (LQS). The Code provides the administrative overview of how the SCC and LQS enforce the SPCA.
Title 15A Chapter 4: Sediment Control
To report sediment problems to the State, contact the appropriate that serves your area or use the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources' toll-free hotline, 1-866-STOPMUD.