08 Dec 2008
Big Water Users May Need Permits
A UNC-Duke study recommends steps the state should take to avoid water shortages in the future Wade Rawlins, Staff Writer Comment on this story North Carolina leaders should regulate large withdrawals of water from rivers and aquifers and develop models of how much water each river basin contains to avoid future shortages, water experts say.
04 Dec 2008
UDO Informational Session
The Brunswick County Planning and Community Development Department is pleased to announce the Unified Development Ordinance Informational Session for Developers, Engineers, Landscaping Professionals & Surveyors. Please see the attached announcement for more information. If you have any questions lease feel free to contact Kirstie Dixon with any questions and/or concerns. Kirstie Dixon – Planner II
04 Dec 2008
CORPS Issues Revised Rapanos Guidance
The EPA and the Corps have revised the Rapanos Guidance in consideration of their experience implementing the guidance along with public comments over the past 18 months. Specifically, the revised guidance: 1. Clarifies how to determine the reach of the “Traditional Navigable Waters(TNWs),” 2. Clarifies the regulatory term “adjacent wetlands,” and; 3. Refines the concept
03 Dec 2008
2008 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing
In preparation for what will be a critical issue during the 2009 General Assembly session, BASE staff has been attending the meetings of the Joint Select Committee on the Potential Impact of Major Hurricanes on the NC Insurance Industry. The Committee met in Raleigh for the third time yesterday, hearing from speakers including NCHBA’s Robert
02 Dec 2008
New Commissioners & New Chairmen
Last night New Hanover County, Brunswick County, and Pender County all swore in incumbents as well as new board members. In New Hanover County Incumbent Ted Davis, commissioner elect – Jonathan Barfield, and commissioner elect – Jason Thompson all were sworn in. Commissioner Davis was named Chairman and Commissioner Thompson was elected vice chair. In
02 Dec 2008
CRC’s Setback Rules Objected To
As reported the Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the CRC’s setback rules however by 5:00 pm November 21st thirty seven written objection letters were received by the RRC. As per the Administrative Procudures Act (APA, GS 150B-21.3), ten or more letters specifically objecting to the rules and requesting legislative review requires the said rule(s) to
20 Nov 2008
Coastal Resources Commission Takes Action on Several Rules
This morning at the Coastal Resources Commission meeting in Morehead City, the CRC took action on several rules: Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .1401, .1402, .1404, .1405 GP for Construction of Groins in Estuarine & Public Trust Waters Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .2101, .2102, .2104, .2105 GP for Marsh Enhancement Breakwaters Adopt 15A NCAC 7H 2401,
07 Nov 2008
Stormwater BMP Update
The BMP website has been updated with two new updates. The bioretention supplement form has been updated to revision 5. Also, the rainwater harvesting guidance document link has been added to the appropriate row. As always, we strongly suggest downloading the forms from the website each you do a project to ensure that you are
07 Nov 2008
City of Wilmington Development Review Survey
The City of Wilmington is in the initial phases of evaluating the City’s development review process. The purpose of the evaluation is to gather input from identified stakeholders in regards to what works well and not so well in the development review process. Staff has prepared a survey to be used in the process staff
04 Nov 2008
Brunswick County Approves LID Manual
fter more than a year of diverse stakeholder input the Brunswick County Commissioners adopted the voluntary Low Impact Development Manual at their Nov 3rd regular meeting. The voluntary LID Guidance Manual will provide the County with important voluntary stormwater management alternatives that may be used instead of or in conjunction with current conventional stormwater management