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Article 2: Procedures 4 <br /> Section 2.20: Stream Buffers—Use Authorization Certificate <br /> (iv) There will be no substantial change in the permitted activity. <br /> (2) The Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan holder shall comply with all terms <br /> and conditions of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan until such time as <br /> the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is transferred. <br /> (3) The successor-owner shall comply with all the terms and conditions of the <br /> Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan once the Erosion and Sedimentation <br /> Control Plan is transferred. <br /> (4) Notwithstanding changes to law made after the original issuance of the Erosion <br /> and Sedimentation Control Plan, the Erosion Control Officer may not impose new <br /> or different terms and conditions in the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan <br /> without the prior express consent of the successor-owner. Nothing in this <br /> subsection shall prevent the Erosion Control Officer from requiring a revised <br /> Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan pursuant to General Statute 113A- <br /> 54.1.(b). <br /> 2.20.1 Use Authorization Certificate <br /> (A) Application Requirements <br /> (1) An application for a Stream Buffer lose-'-Authorization Certificate shall be filed <br /> with the Erosion Control Officer on forms provided by the Planning Department. <br /> (2) Complete applications shall include the following: <br /> (a) The name, address and phone number of the applicant; <br /> (b) The nature of the activity to be conducted by the applicant; <br /> (c) The location of the activity, including the jurisdiction; <br /> (d) A map of sufficient detail to accurately delineate the boundaries of the <br /> land to be utilized in carrying out the activity, the location and dimensions <br /> of any disturbance in riparian buffers associated with the activity, and the <br /> extent of riparian buffers on the land; <br /> (e) An explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be practically <br /> accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to better minimize disturbance to <br /> the riparian buffer, preserve aquatic life and habitat and protect water <br /> quality; and <br /> (f) Plans for any best management practices proposed to be used to control <br /> the impacts associated with the activity. <br /> (B) Timeframe for Review <br /> (1) All requests shall be reviewed by the Erosion Control Officer and either approved <br /> or denied within 60 days of receipt of a complete application. <br /> (2) Failure to issue an approval or denial within 60 days shall constitute that the <br /> applicant has demonstrated "no practical alternatives." <br /> (3) The Erosion Control Officer may attach conditions to the Authorization Certificate <br /> that support the purpose, spirit and intent of the riparian buffer protection <br /> program. <br /> (C) Disputes <br /> 1 Correction to our standard form name. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-65 <br />