# Board of Commissioners Meeting

**Body:** Polk County Government — Board of Commissioners
**Date:** February 19, 2024 5:00 PM EST (2024-02-19T17:00:00-05:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634


## Agenda

- [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28328)
- [Approval of the February 5, 2024 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28329)
- [Tax Refund Request in the amount of $4,711.75.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28330)
- [Polk County GREAT Grant Project, Grantee Progress Report for 4th Quarter 2023.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28331)
- [Vaya Health Quarterly Financial Reports for the period ending December 31,2023.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28332)
- [Sheriffs Department Monthly Activity Report for January 2024.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28333)
- [Citizen Comments on Agenda Items.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28334)
- [Polk County Schools - Brandon Schweitzer, Ed. D., Director of Operations.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28335)
- [Public School Building Capital Fund (PSBCF) NC Education Lottery Requests - Polk Central Elementary Paving Project in the amount of $91,801.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28336)
- [Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund (PSBRRF) NC Education Lottery Requests - Polk Central Elementary Roofing Project in the amount of $129,310.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28337)
- [Proposed updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments, as requested by North Carolina Environmental Quality, Water Supply Watershed Program.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28338)
- [Renew the Foothills North Carolina Consortium Joint Cooperation Agreement for Home Investment Partnership Act, Home Investment in Affordable Housing](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28339)
- [Radio Tower/Systems Update - Sheriff Wright and Jeremy Gregg, Director Polk County E-911 Communications.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28340)
- [Discussion and approval of the 2024/2025 Budget Calendar - Sandra Hughes, Finance Director.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28341)
- [Proposed FY 2024 Audit Contract with Martin Starnes and Associates - Sandra Hughes, Finance Director.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28342)
- [Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28343)
- [Volunteer Board Application](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28344)
- [Applications for Consideration: Garry Bradley - Recreation Advisory Board.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28345)
- [Chairman and Commissioner Comments.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28346)
- [Any other agency or official designated by the Watershed Administrator ~~or Watershed Review Board.~~](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28347)
- [If the Watershed Administrator approves the application, such approval shall be indicated on both copies of the plat by the following certificate and signed by the Watershed Administrator:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28348)
- [Certificate of Approval for Recording](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28349)
- [NOTICE: This property is located within a Water Supply Watershed – development restrictions may apply.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28350)
- [If the Watershed Administrator disapproves or approves conditionally the application, the reasons for such action shall be stated in writing for the applicant and may be entered in the minutes. The subdivider may make changes and submit a revised plan which shall constitute a separate request for the purpose of review.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28351)
- [As a condition for approval, all subdivision plats shall comply with the requirements for recording of the County Register of Deeds.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28352)
- [The plat shall be recorded within thirty (30) days of approval _._ The Subdivider shall provide the Watershed Administrator with evidence the plat has been recorded with the Register of Deeds within five (5) working days of recordation.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28353)
- [Section 303. Subdivision Standards and Required Improvements](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28354)
- [All lots shall provide adequate building space in accordance with the development standards contained in Article 400. Lots smaller than the minimum required for residential lots may be developed using built-upon area criteria in accordance with Article 400.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28355)
- [For the purpose of calculating built-upon area, total project area shall include total acreage in the tract on which the project is to be developed.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28356)
- [Stormwater Drainage Facilities: The application shall be accompanied by a description of the proposed method of providing stormwater drainage. The subdivider shall provide a drainage system that diverts stormwater runoff away from surface waters, incorporates Stormwater Control Measures to minimize water quality impacts, and meets any local requirements.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28357)
- [Erosion and Sedimentation Control: The application shall, where required, be accompanied by the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval by N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28358)
- [Roads constructed in critical areas and watershed vegetated conveyance areas: Where possible, roads should be located outside of critical areas and watershed vegetated conveyance areas. Roads constructed within these areas shall be designed and constructed to minimize their impact on water quality.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28359)
- [Section 304. Construction Procedures.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28360)
- [No construction or installation of improvements shall commence in a proposed subdivision until a preliminary subdivision plat has been.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28361)
- [No building or other permits shall be issued for erection of a structure on any lot not on record at the time of adoption of this Ordinance until all requirements of this Ordinance have been met. The subdivider, prior to commencing any work within the subdivision, shall make arrangements with the Watershed Administrator to provide for adequate inspection.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28362)
- [Section 305. Penalties for Transferring Lots in Unapproved Subdivisions.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28363)
- [ARTICLE 400: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28364)
- [Section 401. Establishment of Watershed Areas.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28365)
- [For purposes of this ordinance Polk County is hereby divided into the following area[s], as appropriate: WS-I, WS-II-CA (Critical Area), WS-II-BW (Balance of Watershed) - - Big Fall Creek (CA 86 ac, BW 870 ac), - - Colt Creek (CA 126 ac, BW 1265 ac), - - Fork Creek (CA 181 ac, BW 1169 ac), WS-III-CA (Critical Area), WS-III-BW (Balance of Watershed) - - Horse Creek (CA 101 ac, BW 241 ac), WS-IV-CA (Critical Area), WS-IV-PA (Protected Area) - Broad River (PA approx. 300 ac) - Big Broad River (PA 3,196 ac) – - - Green River (Lake Adger) (CA 3154 ac, BW 17,421 ac)](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28366)
- [Section 402. Watershed Areas- Allowed and Not Allowed Uses](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28367)
- [Section 403. Watershed Areas – Density and Built-Upon Limits.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28368)
- [PROJECT DENSITY. The following maximum allowable project densities and minimum lot sizes shall apply to a project according to the classification of the water supply watershed where it is located, its relative location in the watershed, its project density, and the type of development:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28369)
- [CALCULATION OF PROJECT DENSITY. The following requirements shall apply to the calculation of project density:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28370)
- [Project density shall be calculated as the total built-upon area divided by the total project area](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28371)
- [A project with "Existing Development," as defined in this ordinance, may use the calculation method in Sub-Item (1) of this Item or may calculate project density as the difference of total built-upon area minus existing built-upon area divided by the difference of total project area minus existing built-upon area.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28372)
- [Expansions to Existing Development shall be subject to 15A NCAC 02B.0624 except as excluded in Rule15A NCAC 02B.0622 (1)(d).](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28373)
- [Where there is a net increase of built-upon area, only the area of net increase shall be subject to density and built upon area limits.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28374)
- [Where Existing Development is being replaced with new built-upon area, and there is a net increase of built-upon area, only the area of net increase shall be subject to density and built upon area limits](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28375)
- [Total project area shall exclude the following:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28376)
- [areas below the Normal High Water Line (NHWL); and](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28377)
- [areas defined as "coastal wetlands" pursuant to 15A NCAC 07H.0205, herein incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions, and available at no cost at http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac.asp, as measured landward from the NHWL; and](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28378)
- [Projects under a common plan of development shall be considered as a single project for purposes of density calculation except that on a case-by-case basis, local governments may allow projects to be considered to have both high and low density areas based on one or more of the following criteria:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28379)
- [natural drainage area boundaries](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28380)
- [variations in land use throughout the project; or](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28381)
- [construction phasing.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28382)
- [LOW DENSITY PROJECTS. In addition to complying with the project density requirements of Item (A) of this Rule, low density projects shall comply with the following:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28383)
- [VEGETATED CONVEYANCES. Stormwater runoff from the project shall be released to vegetated areas as dispersed flow or transported by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable. In determining whether this criteria has been met, the local government shall take into account site-specific factors such as topography and site layout as well as protection of water quality. Vegetated conveyances shall be maintained in perpetuity to ensure that they function as designed. Vegetated conveyances that meet the following criteria shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this Sub-Item:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28384)
- [Side slopes shall be no steeper than 3:1 (horizontal to vertical) unless it is demonstrated to the local government that the soils and vegetation will remain stable in perpetuity based on engineering calculations and on-site soil investigation; and](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28385)
- [The conveyance shall be designed so that it does not erode during the peak flow from the 10-year storm event as demonstrated by engineering calculations.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28386)
- [CURB OUTLET SYSTEMS. In lieu of vegetated conveyances, low density projects shall have the option to use curb and gutter with outlets to convey stormwater to grassed swales or vegetated areas. Requirements for these curb outlet systems shall be as follows:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28387)
- [The curb outlets shall be located such that the swale or vegetated area can carry the peak flow from the 10-year storm and at a non-erosive velocity](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28388)
- [The longitudinal slope of the swale or vegetated area shall not exceed five percent except where not practical due to physical constraints. In these cases, devices to slow the rate of runoff and encourage infiltration to reduce pollutant delivery shall be provided](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28389)
- [The swale's cross section shall be trapezoidal with a minimum bottom width of two (2) feet](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28390)
- [The side slopes of the swale or vegetated area shall be no steeper than 3:1 (horizontal to vertical)](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28391)
- [The minimum length of the swale or vegetated area shall be 100 feet; and](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28392)
- [Low density projects may use treatment swales designed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.1061 in lieu of the requirements specified in Sub-Items (a) through (e) of this Sub-Item.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28393)
- [HIGH DENSITY PROJECTS. In addition to complying with the project density requirements of Item (A) of this Rule, high density projects shall comply with the following:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28394)
- [Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) shall be designed, constructed, and maintained so that the project achieves either "runoff treatment" or "runoff volume match" as those terms are defined in 15A NCAC 02B.0621](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28395)
- [For high density projects designed to achieve runoff treatment, the required storm depth shall be one inch. Applicants shall have the option to design projects to achieve runoff volume match in lieu of runoff treatment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28396)
- [Stormwater runoff from off-site areas and Existing Development, shall not be required to be treated in the SCM. Runoff from off-site areas or existing development that is not bypassed shall be included in sizing of on-site SCMs](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28397)
- [SCMs shall meet the relevant Minimum Design Criteria set forth in 15A NCAC 02H.1050 through.1062; and](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28398)
- [Stormwater outlets shall be designed so that they do not cause erosion downslope of the discharge point during the peak flow from the 10-year storm event as shown by engineering calculations.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28399)
- [Section 404. Density Averaging](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28400)
- [An applicant may average development density on up to two (2) noncontiguous properties for purposes of achieving compliance with the water supply watershed development standards if all of the following circumstances exist:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28401)
- [The properties are within the same water supply watershed. However, if one of the properties is located in the critical area of the watershed, the critical area property shall not be developed beyond the applicable density requirements for its classification.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28402)
- [Overall project density meets applicable density or stormwater control requirements under 15A NCAC 2B.0200.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28403)
- [Vegetated setbacks on both properties meet the minimum statewide water supply watershed protection requirements.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28404)
- [Built upon areas are designed and located to minimize stormwater runoff impact to the receiving waters, minimize concentrated stormwater flow, maximize the use of sheet flow through vegetated areas, and maximize the flow length through vegetated areas.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28405)
- [Areas of concentrated density development are located in upland areas and, to the maximum extent practicable, away from surface waters and drainageways.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28406)
- [The property or portions of the properties that are not being developed will remain in a vegetated or natural state and will be managed by a homeowners' association as common area, conveyed to a local government as a park or greenway, or placed under a permanent conservation or farmland preservation easement unless it can be demonstrated that the local government can ensure long-term compliance through deed restrictions and an electronic permitting mechanism. A metes and bounds description of the areas to remain vegetated and limits on use shall be recorded on the subdivision plat, in homeowners' covenants, and on individual deeds. Any such limitations or restrictions on use shall be irrevocable.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28407)
- [Development permitted under density averaging and meeting applicable low density requirements shall transport stormwater runoff by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28408)
- [A [special use permit shall be obtained from the local Board of Adjustment] or a [certificate shall be obtained from the local Watershed Review Board] to ensure that both properties considered together meet the standards of the watershed ordinance and that potential owners have record of how the watershed regulations were applied to the properties.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28409)
- [Section 405. Cluster Development](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28410)
- [Minimum lot sizes are not applicable to single family cluster development projects; however, the total number of lots shall not exceed the number of lots allowed for single family detached development in Section 403. Density or built-upon area for the project shall not exceed that allowed for the critical area, balance of watershed or protected area, whichever applies.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28411)
- [All built-upon area shall be designed and located to minimize stormwater runoff impact to the receiving waters and minimize concentrated stormwater flow, maximize the use of sheet flow through vegetated areas, and maximize the flow length through vegetated areas.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28412)
- [Areas of concentrated density development shall be located in upland area and as far as practicable from surface waters and drainageways.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28413)
- [The remainder of the tract shall remain in a vegetated or natural state. The title to the open space area shall be conveyed to an incorporated homeowners association for management; to a local government for preservation as a park or open space; or to a conservation organization for preservation in a permanent easement.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28414)
- [Cluster developments that meet the applicable low density requirements shall transport stormwater runoff by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28415)
- [Section 406. Vegetated Setbacks Required](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28416)
- [A minimum one hundred (100) foot vegetative setback is required for all new development activities that exceed the low density option; otherwise, a minimum thirty (30) foot vegetative setback for development activities is required along all perennial waters indicated on the most recent versions of U.S.G.S. 1:24,000 (7.5 minute) scale topographic maps or as determined by local government studies. Desirable artificial streambank or shoreline stabilization is permitted.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28417)
- [Where USGS topographic maps do not distinguish between perennial and intermittent streams, an on-site stream determination may be performed by an individual qualified to perform such stream determinations.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28418)
- [No new development is allowed in the buffer except for water dependent structures, other structures such as flag poles, signs and security lights which result in only diminutive increases in impervious area and public projects such as road crossings and greenways where no practical alternative exists. These activities should minimize built-upon surface area, direct runoff away from the surface waters and maximize the utilization of stormwater Best Management Practices. Any such development must obtain a [special use permit] or [watershed review board certificate.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28419)
- [Section 407. Application of Regulations.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28420)
- [No building or land shall hereafter be used and no development shall take place except in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the watershed area in which it is located.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28421)
- [No area required for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this ordinance shall be included in the area required for another building.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28422)
- [Every residential building hereafter erected, moved or structurally altered shall be located on a lot which conforms to the regulations herein specified, except as permitted in Section 406.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28423)
- [If a use or class of use is not specifically indicated as being allowed in a watershed area, such use or class of use is prohibited.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28424)
- [Section 408. Rules Governing the Interpretation of Watershed Area Boundaries](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28425)
- [Where area boundaries are indicated as approximately following either street, alley, railroad or highway lines or centerlines thereof, such lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28426)
- [Where area boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries. However, a surveyed plat prepared by a registered land surveyor may be submitted to the Polk County as evidence that one or more properties along these boundaries do not lie within the watershed area.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28427)
- [Where the watershed area boundaries lie at a scaled distance more than twenty-five (25) feet from any parallel lot line, the location of watershed area boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the watershed map. Any ambiguities should be resolved in favor of locating built-upon surface area in the least environmentally sensitive area of the project.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28428)
- [Where the watershed area boundaries lie at a scaled distance of twenty-five (25) feet or less from any parallel lot line, the location of watershed area boundaries shall be construed to be the lot line.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28429)
- [Where other uncertainty exists, the Watershed Administrator shall interpret the Watershed Map as to location of such boundaries. This decision may be appealed to the Watershed Review Board.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28430)
- [Section 409. Existing Development](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28431)
- [Uses of Land. This category consists of Existing Development where such use of the land would not be permitted if it were new development. Such uses may be continued except as follows:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28432)
- [Such use of land shall be changed only to an allowed use.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28433)
- [When such use of land has been changed to an allowed use, it shall not thereafter revert to any prohibited use.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28434)
- [When such use ceases for a period of at least one year, it shall not be reestablished.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28436)
- [Reconstruction of Buildings or Built-upon Areas. Any existing building or built-upon area not in conformance with the restrictions of this ordinance that has been damaged or removed may be repaired and/or reconstructed, except that there are no restrictions on single family residential development, provided:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28438)
- [Repair or reconstruction is initiated within twelve (12) months and completed within two (2) years of such damage.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28440)
- [The total amount of space devoted to built-upon area may not be increased unless stormwater control that equals or exceeds the previous development is provided.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28442)
- [Section 410. Watershed Protection Permit](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28443)
- [Except for single family residential development, no building or built-upon area shall be erected, moved, enlarged or structurally altered, nor shall any building permit be issued nor shall any change in the use of any building or land be made until a Watershed Protection Permit has been issued by the Watershed Administrator. No Watershed Protection Permit shall be issued except in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28444)
- [Watershed Protection Permit applications shall be filed with the Watershed Administrator. The application shall include a completed application form and supporting documentation deemed necessary by the Watershed Administrator.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28445)
- [Prior to issuance of a Watershed Protection Permit, the Watershed Administrator may consult with qualified personnel for assistance to determine if the application meets the requirements of this ordinance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28447)
- [A Watershed Protection Permit shall expire if a Building Permit or Watershed Occupancy Permit for such use is not obtained by the applicant within twelve (12) months from the date of issuance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28449)
- [Section 411. Building Permit Required](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28450)
- [Section 412. Watershed Occupancy Permit](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28451)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall issue a Watershed Occupancy Permit (WSOP) certifying that all requirements of this ordinance have been met prior to the occupancy or use of a building hereafter erected, altered, or moved and/or prior to the change of use of any building or land.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28452)
- [A Watershed Occupancy Permit, either for the whole or part of a building, shall be applied for coincident with the application for a Watershed Protection Permit and shall be issued or denied within ten (10) business days after the erection or structural alterations of the building. The applicant should notify the Watershed Administrator and request the issued WSOP when building is complete.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28454)
- [When only a change in use of land or existing building occurs, the Watershed Administrator shall issue a Watershed Occupancy Permit certifying that all requirements of this ordinance have been met coincident with the Watershed Protection Permit.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28456)
- [If the Watershed Occupancy Permit is denied, the Watershed Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing stating the reasons for denial.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28458)
- [No building or structure which has been erected, moved, or structurally altered may be occupied until the Watershed Administrator has approved and issued a Watershed Occupancy Permit.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28459)
- [ARTICLE 500: PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATIONS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28460)
- [Section 501. Public Health, in general.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28461)
- [Section 502. Abatement.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28463)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall monitor land use activities within the watershed areas to identify situations that may pose a threat to water quality.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28465)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall report all findings to the Watershed Review Board. The Watershed Administrator may consult with any public agency or official and request recommendations. The Watershed Administrator may also coordinate with local inspections department, since local governments can abate most threatening nuisances.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28467)
- [Where the Watershed Review Board finds a threat to water quality and the public health, safety and welfare, the Board shall institute any appropriate action or proceeding to restrain, correct or abate the condition and/or violation.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28469)
- [ARTICLE 600: ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND APPEALS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28471)
- [Section 601. Watershed Administrator and Duties thereof.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28473)
- [Polk County shall appoint a Watershed Administrator, who shall be duly sworn in. It shall be the duty of the Watershed Administrator to administer and enforce the provisions of this ordinance as follows:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28474)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall issue Watershed Protection Permits and Watershed Occupancy Permits as prescribed herein. A record of all permits shall be kept on file and shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours of the Administrator.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28475)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall serve as clerk to the Watershed Review Board.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28476)
- [The Watershed Administrator is granted the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this Ordinance, exercising in the fulfillment of his responsibility the full police power of Polk County. The Watershed Administrator, or his duly authorized representative, may enter any building, structure, or premises, as provided by law, to perform any duty imposed upon him by this Ordinance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28478)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall keep records of all amendments to the local Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance and shall provide copies of all amendments upon adoption to the Stormwater Branch of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28479)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall keep records of the jurisdiction's use of the provision that a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the non-critical area of WS-II, WS-III, and, WS-IV watersheds may be developed with new development at a maximum of seventy percent (70%) built-upon surface area. Records for each watershed shall include the total acres of non-critical watershed area, total acres eligible to be developed under this option, total acres approved for this development option, and individual records for each project with the following information: location, number of developed acres, type of land use and stormwater management plan (if applicable).](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28480)
- [The Watershed Administrator shall keep a record of variances to the local Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28481)
- [The Watershed Administrator is responsible for ensuring that Stormwater Control Measures are inspected at least once a year and shall keep a record of SCM inspections.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28483)
- [Section 602. Appeal from the Watershed Administrator](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28484)
- [Section 603. Changes and Amendments to the Watershed Protection Ordinance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28485)
- [Polk County Board of Commissioners may, on its own motion or on petition, after public notice and hearing, amend, supplement, change or modify the watershed regulations and restrictions as described herein.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28486)
- [For all non-attest services, the Auditor shall adhere to the independence rules of the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct (as applicable) and Government Auditing Standards, 2018 Revision. Refer to Item 27 of this contract for specific requirements. The following information must be provided by the Auditor; contracts](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634/item/28487)

## Documents

- [agenda_2024-02-19.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634?document=16417)
- [minutes_2024-02-19.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3634?document=16418)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://polkconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/432)