15A NCAC 07K .0213. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES EXEMPTED FROM THE CAMA PERMIT REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE HIGH HAZARD FLOOD AREA OF ENVIROMENTAL CONCERN

(a)  All single family residences, including associated infrastructure, accessory structures or structural additions to an existing single family structure, constructed within the High Hazard Flood Area of Environmental Concern are exempt from the CAMA permit requirements provided that the development is consistent with all other applicable CAMA permit standards and local land use plans and/or rules in effect at the time the exemption is granted including the following conditions and limitations:

(1)           The development shall not be located within the Ocean Erodible or Inlet Hazard Areas of Environmental Concern.

(2)           Any building shall be on pilings and comply with the North Carolina Building Code and the local flood damage prevention ordinance as required by the National Flood Insurance Program.

(3)           The development does not require any permission, licensing, approval, certification or authorization, licensing or approval from any state or federal agency.

(b)  Prior to commencing any work under this exemption, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) representative or local CAMA permitting officer must be notified of the proposed activity to allow on-site review.  Notification shall be given in person or in writing.  Notification must include:

(1)           the name, address and telephone number of the landowner and the location of the work, including the county, nearest community and water body closest to the development;

(2)           the dimensions of the proposed house, driveway, landscaping or other accessory developments proposed on the property; and

(3)           a signed AEC hazard notice indicating the property owner is aware of the special risks and conditions associated with development in this area. The DENR representative or local CAMA permitting officer shall provide the applicable notice form to the landowner.

(c)  The applicant for a permit exemption must submit with the request a check or money order payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) or local permitting authority in the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00).

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113A-103(5)(a); 113A-113(b)(6); 113A-118(d)(2); 113A-119.1;

Eff. August 1, 2002.