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i. Onsite stormwater BMPs are designed so that the computed nitrogen <br />loading is below 7.0 lbs/ac/year that is more restrictive that the Neuse Rules <br />currently require. <br />ii. The offset fee to bring the remaining loading rate to the 3.6 lbs/ac/year is <br />used in Orange County. <br />i.. The developer shall collaborate with County staff during the SMP design process. <br />To encourage this, a minimum of three meetings with stormwater staff will be <br />conducted prior to submittal of the SMP. <br />9. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL. Please refer to Section Six (6) <br />Utilities and Other Public Services. <br />SECTION 2-3-3 GENERAL PERFOP:MANCE STANDARDS: <br />1. ENVIRONMENTAL: <br />The following additional performance standard shall be adhered to in addressing the <br />environmental impact of the BVPD project: - <br />a. BVPD shall comply with the requirements for the EPA -Construction General <br />Permit (CGP) and .the -Phase I and Phase II of the National Pollutant Discharge <br />Elimination System (NPDES) program. <br />b. BVPD shall not propose to develop buildings, hardscape, roads or parking areas <br />on portions of sites that meet any one of the following criteria: <br />i. Previously undeveloped land whose elevation is lower than 5 feet above <br />the elevation of the 100- year flood as defined by FEIVIA (Federal <br />Emergency Management Agency), <br />ii. .Land that is specifically identified as habitat for any species on Federal or <br />State threatened or endangered lists, <br />iii. Within 100 feet of any contiguous wetlands, as defined by United States <br />Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR, Parts 230-233 and Part 22, and <br />isolated wetlands or areas of special concern identified by state or local <br />rule, OR within setback distances from wetlands prescribed in state or <br />local regulations unless otherwise mitigated in accordance with US Army <br />Corps guidelines/standards, and <br />iv. Previously undeveloped land that is within fifty (SO) feet of a water body, <br />defimed as seas, lakes, rivers, streams and tributaries which support or <br />could support fish, recreation or industrial use, consistent with the <br />terminology of the Clean Water Act. <br />c. BVPD shall adhere to any and all applicable regulations contained within the <br />Orange County Zoning Ordinance addressing the protection of the natural area <br />around identified streams or water bodies, <br />19 <br />