§ 18-31. Existing uncovered areas.

(a)

All uncovered areas existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter derives, which resulted from land-disturbing activity, exceed one (1) acre, are subject to continued accelerated erosion, and are causing off-site damage from sedimentation, shall be provided with a ground cover or other protective measures, structures or devices sufficient to restrain accelerated erosion and control off-site sedimentation.

(b)

Rowan County shall serve upon the landowner or other person in possession or control of the land a written notice to comply with the Act, this chapter, a rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to the Act by the Commission or by Rowan County. The notice to comply shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or other means provided in G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4. The notice will set forth the measures needed to comply and will state the time within which such measures must be completed. In determining the measures required and the time allowed for compliance, the authority serving notice shall take into consideration the economic feasibility, technology and quantity of work required and shall set reasonable and attainable time limits for compliance.

(c)

Rowan County reserves the right to require preparation and approval of an erosion and sedimentation control plan in any instance where extensive control measures are required.

(d)

This rule shall not require ground cover on cleared land forming the future basin of a planned reservoir.

(Amend. of 7-7-08)