Measure 5a: Establish a Post-Construction Stormwater
 Management Program

“Develop, adopt by ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism), implement, and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment. The ordinance must be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to implementation. Ensure that controls are in place to prevent or minimize water quality impacts.”

The UNC School of Government's Environmental Finance Center, in cooperation with the League of Municipalities and the Association of County Commissioners, has developed a draft model local ordinance for the Phase II stormwater regulations for North Carolina. Local governments can use the model ordinance to develop a post-construction program that that complies with the requirements of Phase II stormwater regulations.

The model ordinance gives local governments options for the post-construction component of the Phase II rules, taking into consideration the unique characteristics of Phase II communities, such as geographic, political, budgetary, and staffing resources, as well as existing programs that complement a post-construction program or can serve as elements of such a program. The draft model ordinance was developed in consultation with numerous stakeholders, including local governments, engineers, environmental advocates, the development community, and DWQ staff.

Per Senate Bill 1210, each Phase II local government must have its post-construction stormwater management ordinance in place within two years of its permit issuance date.