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O36 SECTION 2. APPLICABILITY 2.1 Exemptions The following projects are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance, and no Environmental Documentation is required: 2.1.1 Any project involving a total area of 2 acres or less. 2.1.2 Routine repairs and housekeeping projects 2.1.3 Routine grounds maintenance and landscaping. 2.2 Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment is required for non-exempt projects within the County's jurisdiction under the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act that: 2.2.1 Are expected to generate more than 220 pounds (one- • half of a 55-gallon drum) per month of hazardous • wastes, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, part 261, Subpart D; and/or 2.2.2 Involve water usage as an integral part of the operation of a commercial or industrial activity. Domestic water (25 gpd per employee) , and water used 410 for climate control (air conditioning and heating) is not considered an integral part of commercial, or industrial activity. Environmental Assessment is not required for any activity where the total water usage is less than 10,000 gpd; and/or 2.2.3 Require grading in excess of 40,000 square feet, • exclusive of roads, for non-residential or attached residential development; and/or • 2.2.4 Require grading in excess of 40,000 square feet, exclusive of roads, for non-residential components of residential development (golf courses, recreation facilities, and the like); and/or 2.2.5 Require any of the following Environmental permits: ' (a) A Mining Permit pursuant to the North Carolina Mining Act. (b) A State NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit, as administered by the NC Division of Environmental Management. (c) A Non-Discharge Pbrmit (for wastewater treatment systems with design capacity of more than 3000 gpd, and for land application systems) . . MH-2