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Posted on: November 20, 2023

Does your property or housing development have a Stormwater Control Measure?

The Town’s Phase II Stormwater Ordinance has been updated to allow all private property owners with Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) the choice of utilizing a NC State University (NCSU) Cooperative Extension Certified Stormwater SCM Inspection...

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Planning News
Posted on: November 8, 2023

Notice of Stream Restoration Project in Swannanoa River West of Blue Ridge Rd

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A stream restoration project will begin soon, located on the Swannanoa River downstream of Blue Ridge Road in the Town of Black Mountain. This project has been funded by The United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (U...

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Planning News
Posted on: November 6, 2023

Have you installed stormwater infrastructure on your property?

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Some examples include:

  • Rain barrel/ rainwater harvesting

  • Rain garden

  • Grassy or planted swale

  • Dry riverbed

Stormwater features may have been installed to manage runoff, reduce watering needs, or protect water quality.

If you have installed stormwater infrastruct...

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Planning News
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Financial Assistance is Available for Septic Repairs

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Septic Repair Assistance Program Provides Financial Support for Eligible Buncombe County Homeowners

Buncombe County's Septic Repair Assistance Program (SRP) provides financial assistance to repair failing septic systems for qualifying homeowners w...

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Planning News
Posted on: August 22, 2023

Why does the Town have a Stormwater Utility Fee?

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Why does the Town have a Stormwater Utility Fee?

 

Read about how the Stormwater Utility Fee keeps the Town in compliance (and free from hefty fines for non-compliance) with the Federally mandated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NP...

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Planning News
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Stormwater Utility Property Review Form

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If you believe that your property has not been classified in the appropriate tier, please complete the property review form.Upon review, erroneous calculations will be corrected and a revised bill issued, if necessary. Please allow 6  weeks from ...

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