9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-830-120 - Purpose
A. The purpose of
this part is to achieve the goals of the Act and
9VAC25-830-50 by establishing
criteria to implement the following objectives: prevent a net increase in
nonpoint source pollution from new development and development on previously
developed land where the runoff was treated by a water quality protection best
management practice, achieve a 10% reduction in nonpoint source pollution from
development on previously developed land where the runoff was not treated by
one or more water quality best management practices, and achieve a 40%
reduction in nonpoint source pollution from agricultural and silvicultural
uses.
B. In order to achieve these
goals and objectives, the criteria in this part establish performance standards
to minimize erosion and sedimentation potential, reduce land application of
nutrients and toxics, maximize rainwater infiltration, and ensure the long-term
performance of the measures employed.
C. The criteria in this part become mandatory
upon the local program adoption date. They are supplemental to the various
planning and zoning concepts employed by local governments in granting,
denying, or modifying requests to rezone, subdivide, or to use and develop land
in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas.
D. Local governments shall incorporate the
criteria in this part into their comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and
subdivision ordinances, and may incorporate the criteria in this part into such
other ordinances and regulations as may be appropriate, in accordance with
§§ 62.1-44.15:74 and 62.1-44.15:76 of the Act and Parts V (
9VAC25-830-160 et seq.), VI (
9VAC25-830-180 et seq.), and VII (
9VAC25-830-200 et seq.) of this
chapter. The criteria may be employed in conjunction with other planning and
zoning concepts to protect the quality of state waters.
Notes
Statutory Authority: §§ 62.1-44.15:69 and 62.1-44.15:72 of the Code of Virginia.
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