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LITTLE RIVER WATERSHED d) Use and Storage of Hazardous Materials An inventory of all hazardous materials used and stored in the watershed must be maintained. A containment plan in the event of spill of failure, and appropriate safeguards against contamination are required. M. ISSUES A. The WS II classification proposed by the State matches that requested by both Orange and Durham Counties. B. There are no zoning controls in Cedar Grove Township or Little River Townships, where most of the watershed lies. Extension of zoning standards to these areas would provide a mechanism by which to apply the mandated standards. C. The minimum lot size would increase from .92 acres to 2.0 acres throughout the watershed. A new or revised zoning district and/or zoning overlay would have to be created to specify the new standards. D. Impervious surfaces would include gravel roads, drives, etc. Current regulations do not consider such areas as impervious surfaces. This change could create a problem during in developing existing lots, particularly if they are non-conforming in size, and /or are shaped such that a long driveway is required. E. The minimum stream buffer would be increased from 50' to 1001. This could have a substantial impact on existing lots that have limited buildable area, particularly those which not meet current minimum lot size requirements. F. Operation and maintenance of detention ponds or other engineered stormwater controls will require oversight by the County. This will require development and implementation of a monitoring program by the Erosion Control Division and/or County Engineer. G. The completed Little River Watershed Study developed for Durham call for more stringent measures than those applied within a WS -II class watershed. The question of how to treat watersheds with more stringent measures in place than the state minimums may arise in this case.