One of the main objections voiced at a public hearing in New Bern on a package of proposed stormwater rules focused on provisions that exclude landscape architects from submitting applications for the new fast-track permitting process.
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Will New Runoff Rules Protect Waterways?
State officials are seeking public comment on a major overhaul of stormwater rules. We explore whether the new rules will better protect our coastal waters or are merely a means for faster permitting.
Unusual Coalition Promotes Better Runoff Controls
The Wilmington Home Builders Association and the federation have joined to promote low-impact development methods.