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Article 2: Procedures Section 2.20: Stream Buffers –Use Authorization Certificate Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-70 2.19.132.19.14 Notice of Activity Initiation No person may initiate a land-disturbing activity before notifying the Erosion Control Officer of the date that land-disturbing activity will begin. 2.19.142.19.15 Preconstruction Conference When deemed necessary by the Erosion Control Officer a preconstruction conference may be required. SECTION 2.20: STREAM BUFFERS –USE AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE 2.20.1 Use Authorization Certificate (A) Application Requirements (1) An application for a Use Authorization Certificate shall be filed with the Erosion Control Officer on forms provided by the Planning Department. (2) Complete applications shall include the following: (a) The name, address and phone number of the applicant; (b) The nature of the activity to be conducted by the applicant; (c) The location of the activity, including the jurisdiction; (d) A map of sufficient detail to accurately delineate the boundaries of the land to be utilized in carrying out the activity, the location and dimensions of any disturbance in riparian buffers associated with the activity, and the extent of riparian buffers on the land; (e) An explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be practically accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to better minimize disturbance to the riparian buffer, preserve aquatic life and habitat and protect water quality; and (f) Plans for any best management practices proposed to be used to control the impacts associated with the activity. (B) Timeframe for Review (1) All requests shall be reviewed by the Erosion Control Officer and either approved or denied within 60 days of receipt of a complete application. (2) Failure to issue an approval or denial within 60 days shall constitute that the applicant has demonstrated “no practical alternatives.” (3) The Erosion Control Officer may attach conditions to the Authorization Certificate that support the purpose, spirit and intent of the riparian buffer protection program. (C) Disputes Any disputes over determinations regarding Authorization Certificates shall be referred to the Division of Water Quality of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a decision. SECTION 2.21: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 2.21.1 Stormwater Management Plan (A) Application Requirements (1) An application for approval of a Stormwater Management Plan shall be filed with the Erosion Control Officer on forms provided by the Planning Department. 10