Last Updated 08/19/2026
Excerpt from Concord Municipal Code
Chapter 60- Stormwater Utility Control and Management
Sec. 60-48. – Enforcement of stormwater control and management.
(a) Authority to enter. Any authorized city personnel shall be permitted to enter upon public or private property for the purposes of observation, inspection, sampling, monitoring, testing, surveying, and measuring compliance. Should the owner or occupant of any property refuse to permit such reasonable access, the city manager or his designee shall proceed to obtain an administrative search warrant pursuant to G.S. § 15-27.2 or its successor. No person shall obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while carrying out his official duties.
(b) Civil penalties. Civil penalties may be assessed simultaneously for each kind of violation: discharge, connection, improper BMP, maintenance or other violation.
(1) Illicit discharges. Any designer, engineer, contractor, agent, or any other person who allows, acts in concert, participates, directs, or assists directly or indirectly in the creation of a violation of this chapter shall be subject to civil penalties as follows:
a. For first time offenders, if the quantity of the discharge is equal to or less than five gallons and consists of domestic or household products in quantities considered ordinary for household purposes, said person shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $100.00 per violation or per day for any continuing violation, and if the quantity of the discharge is greater than five gallons or contains non-domestic substances, including but not limited to process waste water, or if said person cannot provide clear and convincing evidence of the volume and nature of the substance discharged, said person shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation or per day for any continuing violation.
b. For repeat offenders, the amount of the penalty shall be at least double the amount assessed for the previous penalty, not to exceed $10,000.00 per violation or per day for any continuing violation.
(2) Illicit connections. Any person found with an illicit connection in violation of this chapter and any designer, engineer, contractor, agent, or any other person who allows, acts in concert, participates, directs, or assists directly or indirectly in the establishment of an illicit connection in violation of this chapter, shall be subject to civil penalties as follows:
a. First time offenders shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00 per day of continuing violation.
b. Repeat offenders shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 per day of continuing violation.
(3) Improper BMP maintenance, inspection and reporting. Any permittee found in violation of the BMP maintenance, inspection and reporting requirements of their maintenance agreement with the city or the conditions of their stormwater conveyance and control system permit shall be subject to a civil penalties as follows:
a. First time offenders shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00 per day of continuing violation.
b. Repeat violators shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one $1,000.00 per day of continuing violation.
(4) Other violations. Any person found in violation of other provisions of this chapter, not specifically enumerated elsewhere, shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100.00 per violation or per day for any continuing violation.
Excerpt from Concord Department of Stormwater Website
The City of Concord is working to protect our local streams from being damaged by stormwater pollution. When it rains, pollutants such as fertilizer, oil, grease and pet waste are picked up from the ground and carried into the nearest storm drain down the street. The storm drains are not connected to a treatment system, so everything that flows down the drain goes directly to the nearest water body.
You can make a difference and help us keep our local waters clean. As a visitor to this site you’ve already taken the first step – getting informed. Step two – get involved by doing one or more of the following:
- Adopt a couple of clean water habits to reduce pollution from your home.
- Adopt a couple of clean water habits to reduce pollution from your business.
- Get involved with local projects and volunteer opportunities.
- Report stormwater problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What post-construction stormwater regulations apply to properties in Concord, North Carolina?
Properties in Concord are governed by Chapter 60 of the Concord Municipal Code, which requires permittees to comply with BMP maintenance, inspection, and reporting requirements set out in their maintenance agreement with the city or in the conditions of their stormwater conveyance and control system permit.
Do I need a maintenance agreement for my stormwater BMPs in Concord?
Yes. The code references BMP maintenance agreements between property owners or permittees and the city, though the publicly available excerpt doesn’t detail exactly what those agreements must contain.
What am I required to do to comply with my stormwater maintenance agreement in Concord?
Property owners and permittees must follow the BMP maintenance, inspection, and reporting requirements laid out in their specific maintenance agreement with the city or their stormwater conveyance and control system permit conditions.
What happens if I violate BMP maintenance, inspection, or reporting requirements in Concord?
Violators can face civil penalties under Section 60-48(b)(3), with the amount depending on whether it’s a first-time or repeat violation.
How can AQUALIS help with post-construction stormwater compliance in Concord?
AQUALIS can obtain and interpret a property’s specific maintenance agreement and permit conditions with the city, perform the required BMP maintenance and inspections, and help property owners stay ahead of the escalating daily civil penalties tied to repeat violations.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Regulations change frequently — AQUALIS makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this content, and any reliance on it is at your own risk. Consult a qualified professional or your local regulatory authority to confirm requirements applicable to your specific property.
