Watershed Management reviews new development plans and issues permits for erosion and sedimentation control (land disturbances), stormwater and floodplain management for residential lots, subdivisions and commercial projects. Watershed Management reviews flood studies for roadways, driveways and other encroachments crossing through floodplains and flood-prone soil areas. After construction, Watershed Management oversees owners' annual stormwater control measure (SCM) inspections and inspects 20% of completed stormwater devices each year.
Watershed Management administers the erosion and sedimentation control ordinances of Garner, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wendell & Zebulon. It also administers the stormwater ordinances of Rolesville, Wendell & Zebulon, including plan review, land disturbance inspections and engineering review of stormwater devices. Municipalities are responsible for stormwater after construction.
The Watershed Management Division administers Articles 9, 10, 11 and 14 of the Wake County Unified Development Ordinance. Through permitting, inspections, education and community partnerships, we work to protect soil and water quality and promote sustainable development.
| Article | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 9: Stormwater Management | Establish requirements to minimize the effects of stormwater runoff associated with new development |
| 10: Erosion & Sediment Control | Establish procedures for land-disturbing activities to minimize erosion and sedimentation and prevent water pollution |
| 11: Environmental Standards | Establish requirements for the protection of riparian buffers and water supply watershed buffers |
| 14: Flood Hazard Areas | Establish standards which prohibit floodplain development in order to minimize flood risks |