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JORDAN LAKE WATERSHED <br />FOOTNOTES - EXPLANATION OF CERTAIN STANDARDS REQUIRED BY STATE RULES <br />a) Defining Boundaries <br />The boundary of the protected area extends S miles from the normal pool elevation, or to the <br />ridgeline of the watershed, whichever comes first. <br />The critical area extends one mile from the normal pool elevation, or to the ridgeline of the <br />watershed, which ever comes first. <br />The boundaries of the protected and critical area may be extended by the local government. <br />Major landmarks such as roads or property lines may be used to delineate the boundaries if they <br />are immediately adjacent to the appropriate 5 -mile or 1 -mile boundary. <br />Local governments are responsible for delineating the normal pool elevation for reservoirs. This <br />information is used to determine the boundaries of the protected area and critical area. These <br />boundaries must be submitted by the local government using 1:24, 000 USGS topographic maps. <br />None of the critical area is located within Orange County's jurisdiction. <br />b)' Stormwater Controls <br />Engineered stormwater control is required for a jurisdiction to exercise the high - density option. <br />The only engineered controls which may be used for high - density residential development is wet <br />water detention ponds. <br />Stormwater controls for non - residential developments are not limited to wet water detention <br />ponds, but must be handled on a case -by -case basis. <br />It is the responsibility of local government to assure the proper operation and maintenance of <br />engineered stormwater controls. The local government. <br />must inspect the controls at least once a year; <br />- must maintain records of inspections, <br />may charge reasonable inspection fees; and <br />must require posting of security for maintenance <br />If the systan fails to function properly, the local government must order the owning entity to <br />correct the problem, and may impose civil penalties and pursue other available remedies. <br />c) Stream Buffers <br />Stream buffers of 100' feet are required on both sides of perennial streams. It is recommended <br />(but not required) that the first 25' of the buffer remain as natural vegetation. No new <br />development is allowed in the buffer. Public projects such as mad crossings and greenways may <br />s0 <br />