<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 78-60. - Findings.</div>
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               It is hereby determined that:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Development and redevelopment alter the hydrologic response of local watersheds and
                  increases stormwater runoff rates and volumes, flooding, soil erosion, stream channel
                  erosion, nonpoint and point source pollution, and sediment transport and deposition,
                  as well as reducing groundwater recharge;
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                  (2)
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                  These changes in stormwater runoff contribute to increased quantities of water-borne
                  pollutants and alterations in hydrology that are harmful to public health and safety
                  as well as to the natural environment; and
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                  (3)
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                  These effects can be managed and minimized by applying proper design and well-planned
                  controls to manage stormwater runoff from development sites.
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                  (4)
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                  Further, the Commission has identified the Neuse Estuary, as nutrient sensitive waters;
                  has identified all or a portion of the estuary as impaired waters under the federal
                  Clean Water Act due to exceedances of the chlorophyll a standard; and has promulgated
                  rules (the Neuse Rules) to reduce the average annual loads of nitrogen delivered to
                  the estuary from all point and nonpoint sources of these nutrients located within
                  its watershed, including stormwater from new development in this jurisdiction;
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                  (5)
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                  Therefore, the board of commissioners establishes this set of water quality and quantity
                  regulations to meet the requirements of state and federal law regarding control of
                  stormwater runoff and discharge for development.
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               (Ord. of 4-4-2023)
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