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4 <br /> B. RATIONALE <br /> 1. Purpose/Mission <br /> a) To bring the UDO into conformance with State regulations, as well as historical <br /> standard operating procedures of both the NC Department of Environmental <br /> Quality (DEQ) regulators and the Planning & Inspections Department. <br /> b) Refine processes associated with the implementation phase of the Land <br /> Management Central Permitting Software (LMCPS), defined by more simplified <br /> procedures and described by more concise text. <br /> c) Eliminate duplication and correct inaccuracies and former misplacements of <br /> requirements. <br /> 2. Analysis <br /> 2.18.4 Erosion Control Plan Required (Procedures related to land disturbing <br /> permits) —This paragraph is a near duplicate of and actually, more correct than <br /> 2.19.1, which is where this information should be located (Section 2.19 is where <br /> detailed soil erosion and sedimentation control plan procedures reside). It is <br /> proposed that 2.18.4 be repealed in its entirety and much of its text be incorporated <br /> in 2.19.1 to correct erroneous information therein. <br /> 2.19.1 Generally— This paragraph will be corrected to contain the proper land <br /> disturbance thresholds. <br /> 2.19.2 Application Requirements — This paragraph will be corrected to reflect both <br /> electronic submittals that will be an integrated option when the new LMCPS goes live <br /> and current submittal practices by the Orange County Erosion Control group. <br /> 2.19.3 Components of Complete Erosion Control Plan —The language in this <br /> paragraph will be improved to clarify that an application package is more than just a <br /> "plan". <br /> 2.21.1 Stormwater Management Plan (Procedures) — Incorporate language being <br /> promoted by NC DEQ to be more generic by utilizing "Licensed Professional" rather <br /> than Professional Engineer, as the State allows other Design Professionals to <br /> prepare and certify Stormwater Management Plans, as long as they are performing <br /> services within their area of competence. <br /> 6.14.10 Operation and Maintenance of Structural Stormwater Measures <br /> (Development Standards) <br /> • Similar generic License Professional text amendment, as well as broadening <br /> and genericizing the current UDO reference to "detention pond" to "stormwater <br /> control measure (SCM)". This SCM terminology needs amending throughout <br /> the Section 6.14 of UDO to provide consistency within the UDO and with <br /> trending terminology at the NC Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ). <br /> • Amend "Watershed Protection Compliance Permit" to "Certification", to <br /> conform to current County practice. <br /> • Update reference to this "certification" being required prior to a building permit, <br /> as it is impractical for certain development scenarios (i.e. campus settings). <br /> Staff is currently working with DEQ to establish an acceptable procedure. <br /> • Substitute the Planning Director for Board of County Commissioners wherever <br /> practicable. Many if not all of these procedures are ministerial and do not <br /> need to be elevated to the BOCC level. <br /> 2 <br />