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NC Highway 57 Speedway Area Small Area Plan Objective 3 -3. All NCDENR mining and air quality permits, which are located partially or wholly within Orange County, shall receive a finding of zoning compliance before they are issued. Objective 3 -4. All new development or rezoning approvals shall limit groundwater withdraws to that of a single family, four - bedroom residence (480 gallons per day) on two acres of land. Policy. BOCC should only consider uses that do not require high volumes of groundwater when considering potential Zoning Atlas amendments to allow non- residential developments within the Study Area. High groundwater demand is defined as more water consumption, than that of a four - bedroom residence (480 gallons per day) on two acres of land. Further, stormwater runoff is a potential problem for existing and new developments within the area. While existing non - residential developments are located on parcels of sufficient size to address runoff issues, greater focus needs to be given to the potential impacts on neighboring residential properties. Goal 4. Stormwater runoff shall be maintained on site in conformity with existing standards and policies regardless of the project age or approval date. Objective 4 -1. All new development or rezoning approvals shall be compliant with impervious cover standards and storm water and erosion control regulations. Policy. The BOCC shall work with the owners of existing non - residential developments to require improvements to the property addressing stormwater issues. Implementation. Neuse Basin soil erosion control rules shall apply. Air quality is a potential problem for existing and new developments within the area. Local residents and Task Force members have expressed concern over noxious fumes and dust being generated by existing, or future, non - residential uses. Most participants expressed significant concern over the possibility of an asphalt plant being re- established on the quarry property. While there are no local regulations addressing this issue, Task Force members have concluded that the preservation of air quality is essential to preserve the quality of life within the area. Goal 5. Air quality issues shall be an intricate part of any future permit reviewed. Objective 5 -1. The BOCC shall require all non- residential development projects and major residential subdivisions within the Study Area to complete air quality permits, when such permits meet NCDENR criteria. Policy. The County shall review the need to develop local regulations governing air quality and requiring local air quality permits.