Environmental Health Manager Karyn Pageau discusses watershed management and the detailed steps required to apply for permits and inspections.

Watershed Management reviews new development plans and issues permits for erosion and sedimentation control (land disturbances); it also reviews stormwater and floodplain management for residential lots, subdivisions and commercial projects. Watershed Management conducts flood studies for roadways, driveways and other encroachments crossing through floodplains and flood-prone soil areas. After construction, Watershed Management oversees owners' annual stormwater control measure (SCM) inspections and inspects 20% of completed stormwater devices each year.

Watershed Management administers the erosion and sedimentation control ordinances of Garner, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wendell & Zebulon. It also administers the stormwater ordinances of Rolesville, Wendell & Zebulon, including plan review, land disturbance inspections and engineering review of stormwater devices. Municipalities are responsible for stormwater after construction.

Submit all applications through the Permit Portal.