<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 5.2 - Water pollution.</div>
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 5.2.1 General Provisions.</span>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>.
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               (i)
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               The purpose of this section is to establish a 30-foot riparian buffer along sections
               of Scotts Creek in Jackson County.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Jurisdiction</span>.
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               (i)
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               The provisions of this section shall apply within the area defined and established
               on the map entitled, "Scotts Creek Water Quality Protection District Map" ("the Scotts
               Creek WQP Map"), which is adopted simultaneously herewith. The Scotts Creek WQP Map
               and all explanatory matter thereon accompanies and is hereby made a part of this section
               and, together with a copy of this section, shall be permanently kept on file in the
               office of the Jackson County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners.
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 5.2.2 Exemptions.</span>
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               (a)
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               Nothing contained herein shall repeal, modify or amend any Federal or State law or
               regulation, or any County ordinance or regulation pertaining thereto.
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               (b)
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               It is not intended that these regulations interfere with any easement, covenants or
               other agreements between parties. However, if this section imposes greater restrictions
               or higher standards for the use of a building or land, then the provisions of this
               section shall control.
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               (c)
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               These regulations shall not prevent the construction of any structure for which a
               building permit has been secured prior to the effective date of the ordinance from
               which this section is derived or any amendment thereto, so long as the building permit
               has not been revoked or allowed to expire. However, once constructed, any structure
               so erected will be subject to any and all regulations set forth in this section.
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               (d)
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               These regulations shall not prevent the connection of any structure to the Scotts
               Creek sewer line in accordance with Section 32, <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH32UT_ARTIISESE_S32-19SELICORE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">Section 32-19</a> of the Jackson County Code of Ordinances.
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 5.2.3 Nonconforming Structures.</span>
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               Structures which existed at the time of the enactment of the section from which this
               section is derived, or immediately preceding any applicable amendment shall be considered
               nonconforming in accordance with Article VIII: Nonconformities.
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 5.2.4 Designated Planning Agency.</span>
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               The County Watershed Review Board shall serve as the planning agency under G.S. 160D-604
               and as stated in Section 2.5.1.
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               (Ord. No. O2019-01(5), 11-2-2021)
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 5.2.5 District Regulations.</span>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Establishment of riparian buffer</span>.
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               (i)
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               Except as provided in Section 5.2.5(b), no structure shall be erected, placed, constructed,
               or established, within 30 feet of Scotts Creek measured from the top of the bank on
               each side.
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               (ii)
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               Riparian property owners shall maintain this 30-foot riparian buffer area in a vegetated
               state.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Use of land within riparian buffers</span>.
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               (i)
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               Consistent with Section 5.2.5(a), the following uses may be permitted within the 30-foot
               riparian buffer area, subject to design review to minimize negative impact upon the
               water quality function of the aforementioned buffer:
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               1)
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               Fences.
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               2)
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               Landscaping.
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               3)
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               Private driveways, drainage structures and lighting for security and safety purposes.
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               4)
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               Benches, wildlife feeders and nesting boxes.
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               5)
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               Statues and artwork.
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               6)
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               Signs.
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               7)
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               Shoreline stabilization structures such as stone riprap and bulkheads conforming to
               Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) standards and with necessary permits
               (Federal and State).
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               8)
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               Sewer line connections in accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH32UT_ARTIISESE_S32-19SELICORE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">Section 32-19</a> of the Jackson County Code of Ordinances.
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 5.2.6 Appeals and Variances.</span>
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               Appeals and requests for variances shall be heard by the Watershed Review Board in
               accordance with provisions contained in Sections 3.7.3 (Administrative Review) and
               3.7.20 (Variances).
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 5.2.7 Administration.</span>
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               The Director shall administer this section and in doing so shall incorporate all necessary
               steps to ensure that development within the Scotts Creek Water Quality Protection
               District complies with the terms of this section.
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