STORM WATER
Sonny Beeker, Administrator
As Mayor Tim Fuller so eloquently stated at the July 17, 2007 council meeting, “Our lives and livelihood are intimately connected to the waters that surround Kure Beach, and it is in our best interest to not only preserve and maintain but improve this fragile environment.” That evening, the Town Council adopted the Universal Stormwater Ordinance for Kure Beach, effective September 1, 2007.
The purpose of the ordinance is to protect, maintain and enhance the environment, public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Kure Beach by controlling the adverse effects of increased post-construction runoff and illicit discharges. The first step in enforcing this ordinance is to carefully regulate the building permit process. Before applying for a building permit, you must have an approved, professionally engineered Stormwater Plan. This will be administered by the Wilmington office of the North Carolina Department of Water Quality (DWQ).
This department is mandated by both the State and Federal governments and its role is to control stormwater runoff. This is accomplished through the thoughtful building of structures that keep the stormwater runoff on the property. The department is also responsible for reaching out to Kure Beach residents through educational information.
Residential development has replaced much of Kure Beach’s natural water filtering system, so it is up to those of us who live and work here to learn about the causes, effects and solutions to stormwater runoff. Stormwater is rain or irrigation water that washes off impervious surfaces. As it travels to storm drains, that water picks up pollutants as it makes its way to the Cape Fear River or Atlantic Ocean. Knowing what stormwater runoff is, where it goes, and what it contains forms the building block for change.
To Report an Environmental Emergency, please contact
- Kure Beach 24-hour Hotline 910-458-5816 – and –
- North Carolina State Hotline 1-800-858-0368
Kure Beach Storm Water Ordinance
North Carolina Division of Water Quality website
More information about Storm Water Resources
