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CC. Nutrient sensitive waters-those waters which are so designated in the <br /> classification schedule in order to limit the discharge of nutrients (usually <br /> nitrogen and phosphorous). They are designated by"NSW'following the water <br /> classification. <br /> DD. . Perennial stream-a well-defined channel that contains water year round <br /> during a year of normal rainfall with the aquatic bed located below the water table <br /> for most of the year. Groundwater is the primary source of water for a perennial <br /> stream,but it also carries stormwater runoff. A perennial stream exhibits the <br /> typical biological,hydrological and physical characteristics commonly associated <br /> with continuous conveyance of water. <br /> EE. Perennial waterbody- a natural or man-made basin that stores surface water <br /> permanently at depths sufficient to preclude growth of rooted plants,including <br /> lakes,ponds, sounds,non-stream estuaries, and ocean. For the purpose of this <br /> Ordinance, the waterbody must be part of a natural drainageway (i.e. connected <br /> by surface flow to a stream). <br /> FF.Residential Development buildings for residence such as attached and <br /> detached single family dwellings, apartment complexes,condominiums, <br /> townhouses,cottages, and their associated outbuildings such as garages, storage <br /> buildings,and gazebos. <br /> GG. Riparian area- an area that is adjacent to a body of water. <br /> HH. Stormwater collection system-any conduit,pipe, channel, curb, or <br /> gutter for the primary purpose of transporting(not treating)run-off. A stormwater <br /> collection system does not include vegetated swales, swales stabilized with <br /> armoring or alternative methods where natural topography prevents the use of <br /> vegetated swales (subject to case-by-case review),curb outlet systems or pipes <br /> used to carry drainage underneath built-upon surfaces that are associated with <br /> development controlled by the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H 1003(c)(1). <br /> 11. Stream- a body of concentrated flowing water in a natural low area or <br /> natural channel on the land surface <br /> JJ. Tree- a woody plant with a DBH equal to or exceeding five inches. <br /> KK. Waste disposal-the use of waters'for disposal of sewage,industrial <br /> waste or other waste after approved treatment. <br /> LL.Wetlands-"waters"as defined by G.S. 143-212(6) and are areas that <br /> inundated or saturated by an accumulation of surface or ground water at a <br /> frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances <br /> do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil <br /> conditions. Wetlands do generally include swamps,marshes, bogs and similar <br /> areas. Wetlands classified as waters of the state are restricted to waters of the <br /> United States as defined by 33 CFR 328.3 and 40 CFR 230.3. <br /> 5 <br />