<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 62-117. - Sedimentation control.</div>
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               In order to prevent the pollution of streams, springs, flat water bodies, and other
               drainage networks due to soil erosion and sedimentation, the following requirements
               shall be met in accordance with Title 15 of the N.C. Administrative Code, as amended:
               
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                  (1)
                  
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                  <span class="ital">Requirements for major subdivisions.</span>
                  
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                  a.
                  
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                  The planning board may conditionally approve preliminary plats subject to the ability
                  of the subdivider to obtain necessary erosion and sedimentation plan approval from
                  the appropriate state agency.
                  
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                  b.
                  
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                  Prior to any land disturbing activity of one or more acres and prior to final plat
                  approval, the subdivider shall provide an erosion control and sedimentation plan approval
                  letter from the division of land resources of the department of environment and natural
                  resources to the subdivision administrator.
                  
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                  c.
                  
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                  Prior to final plat approval, the subdivision administrator or his designee shall
                  inspect the property to ensure that disturbed areas have been stabilized and that
                  no improper drainage, severe erosion, slides, or other like characteristics which
                  pose an ascertainable danger to health, safety, or property exist on the property.
                  If such characteristics remain, it shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to
                  eliminate said dangers and correct said conditions prior to final plat approval.
                  
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                  d.
                  
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                  When installation improvement guarantees are used, per<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH62SU_ARTIIIPRSUPLREAP_S62-56IMINGU" class="section-link" data-product-id="14529"> section 62-56</a>, the inspection required in subsection (1)c of this section shall be conducted prior
                  to the release of the security.
                  
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                  (2)
                  
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                  <span class="ital">Requirements for minor subdivisions.</span>
                  
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                  a.
                  
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                  Prior to any land disturbing activity of one or more acres and prior to final plat
                  approval, the subdivider shall provide an erosion control and sedimentation plan approval
                  letter from the division of land resources of the department of environment and natural
                  resources to the subdivision administrator.
                  
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                  b.
                  
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                  The subdivision administrator may require notification of completion of the land disturbing
                  activity and inspect the property to ensure that disturbed areas have been stabilized
                  and that no improper drainage, severe erosion, slides, or other like characteristics
                  which pose an ascertainable danger to health, safety or property exist on the property.
                  If such characteristics remain, it shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to
                  eliminate said dangers and correct said conditions prior to the issuance of improvement
                  permits by the county.
                  
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               (Ord. of 9-15-1998, app. B, Â§ 903; Ord. of 3-1-2006)
               
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