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TOWN OF MORRISVILLE
ES-6
TABLE ES-1
Areas of Potential Impacts to be Addressed by Permitting and Mitigation Programs
Environmental
Resource
Potential
for SCI
Types of SCIs
Mitigation
Land Use
PI
Conversion of agricultural and forested land uses
to other developed land uses
Redevelopment to higher density land uses
UDO
- Open Space Preservation
- Riparian Buffers and Floodplain Protection – restricts
development in riparian buffer zones and prohibits
nearly all floodplain encroachment
- Stormwater Programs
Land Use Plans to encourage development around Town
Center and Activity Center Districts
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Wetlands
LI
Loss through development; subsequent loss of
habitat and habitat fragmentation, reduction in
genetic diversity, and loss of attenuation of flow
Loss of wetland function through pollutant loading
Wetland Protection through CWA Section 404 and
Section 401
UDO
- Open Space Preservation
- Stormwater Programs to reduce pollutant loads and
limit stormwater impacts to wetlands
- Riparian Buffers and Floodplain Protection
Land Use Plans to set aside natural open space and
encourages development around Town Center, selected
corridors, and mixed-use developments
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Erosion and Sediment Control Program, administered by
Wake County
Prime or Unique
Agricultural Land
LI
Conversion to other uses
Land use planning – Note no agriculture activity at this
time
Supports regional farms by encouraging demand for
products through the Western Wake Farmers Market.