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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 10-2021
NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Telephone (910) 798-7165
FAX (910) 798-7053
planningdevelopment.nhcgov.com
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
This application form must be completed as part of a special use permit application submitted through the county’s
online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications are outlined in the flowchart
below. More specific submittal and review requirements, as well as the standards to be applied in reviewing the
application, are set out in Section 10.3.5 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
*If the proposed use is classified as intensive industry, the applicant shall conduct a community information meeting in accordance with Section
10.2.3, Community Information Meeting.
1. Applicant and Property Owner Information
Applicant/Agent Name
Joe Suleyman, Director Environmental Management
Owner Name (if different from Applicant/Agent)
Company
New Hanover County Landfill
Company/Owner Name 2
Address
3002 US Highway 421 North
Address
City, State, Zip
Wilmington, NC 28401
City, State, Zip
Phone
(910) 798-4403
Phone
Email
jsuleyman@nhcgov.com
Email
Public Hearing Procedures
(Optional)
Pre-Application
Conference
1*
Community Information Meeting
2
Application Submittal & Acceptance
3
Planning Director Review & Staff Report (TRC Optional)
4
Public Hearing Scheduling & Notification
5
Planning Board Preliminary Forum
6
Board of Commissioners Hearing & Decision
7
Post-Decision Limitations and Actions
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2. Subject Property Information
Address/Location
5124 US Highway 421 North Wilmington, NC 28401
Parcel Identification Number(s)
R02300-001-017-000
Total Parcel(s) Acreage
8 acres
Existing Zoning and Use(s)
I-2 Industrial District
Future Land Use Classification
Resource Protection Area
3. Proposed Zoning, Use(s), & Narrative
Please list the proposed use(s) of the subject property, and provide the purpose of the special use permit and a
project narrative (attach additional pages if necessary).
The County recently purchased an 8-acre parcel between the New Hanover County Secure Landfill
(Parcel: R02300-001-017-000) and US Highway 421 North which is to be added to the landfill property.
The possible development of this parcel is for future infrastructure and operations or other support facilities
and/or buildings for the County’s Environmental Management Department.
Project Narrative with supportive documentation attached.
4. Proposed Condition(s)
Please note: Within a special use permit proposal, additional conditions and requirements which represent greater
restrictions on the development and use of the property than the corresponding zoning district regulations may be
added. These conditions may assist in mitigating the impacts the proposed development may have on the surrounding
community. Please list any conditions proposed to be included with this special use permit application below. Staff,
the Planning Board, and Board of Commissioners may propose additional conditions during the review process that
meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance.
On Lot 2, the County will continue to work with the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program to identify
the extent of any significant plant or animal species on the subject parcel and to protect these species
when practicable in dedicated natural areas or to provide mitigation areas when species cannot be
protected.
The County worked with the North Carolina Plant Conservation Program to identify three (3) habitat
restoration areas as shown on Attachment C. Plantings of Aristida condensata and longleaf pines have
been completed twice by University of North Carolina Wilmington students and faculty. The plantings
were established successfully in two of the three habitat restoration areas and the third area remains
protected in its natural state.
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5. Traffic Impact
Please provide the estimated number of trips generated for the proposed use(s) based off the most recent version
of the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) must be
completed for all proposed developments that generate more than 100 peak hour trips, and the TIA must be
included with this application.
ITE Land Use: See Attachment F for the traffic count worksheet completed by the Transportation Planning Engineer
from Wilmington's Planning, Development and Transportation Department
Trip Generation Use and Variable (gross floor area, dwelling units, etc.)
AM Peak Hour Trips: PM Peak Hour Trips:
6. Criteria Required for Approval of a Special Use Permit
A use designated as a special use in a particular zoning district is a use that may be appropriate in the district, but
because of its nature, extent, and external impacts, requires special consideration of its location, design, and methods
of operation before it can be deemed appropriate in the district and compatible with its surroundings. The purpose is
to establish a uniform mechanism for the review of special uses to ensure they are appropriate for the location and
zoning district where they are proposed.
For each of the four required conclusions listed below, include or attach a statement that explains how any existing
conditions, proposed development features, or other relevant facts would allow the Board of County Commissioners to
reach the required conclusion, and attach any additional documents or materials that provide supporting factual
evidence. The considerations listed under each required conclusion are simply those suggested to help the applicant
understand what may be considered in determining whether a required conclusion can be met. Any additional
considerations potentially raised by the proposed use or development should be addressed.
1. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and approved.
Considerations:
Traffic conditions in the vicinity, including the effect of additional traffic on streets and street intersections, and
sight lines at street intersections with curb cuts;
Provision of services and utilities, including sewer, water, electrical, garbage collections, fire protection;
Soil erosion and sedimentation;
Protection of public, community, or private water supplies, including possible adverse effects on surface waters
or groundwater; or
Anticipated air discharges, including possible adverse effects on air quality.
The existing New Hanover County Secure Landfill Facility began operation in November 1981. During the
process of permitting the original facility a Special Use Permit was issued by the County for development
of that facility. The Landfill has been in operation for over 39 years without causing environmental/health
issues. It is located in the industrial corridor of US Highway 421 North in the northwest area of the County.
Abutting land uses to the west of the existing landfill were developed after the landfill was established.
The current facility operates in accordance with the Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) Solid
Waste Permit No. 65-04, as originally issued on August 24, 1981, which has been modified from time-to-time
to accommodate disposal unit expansion and other solid waste related uses. Other agency required
permits are also in-place. The expansion site will be permitted under the same regulations as the existing
facility. The acquired 8-acre parcel (Lot 2) is intended to be used for future infrastructure and operations
or other support facilities and/or buildings for the solid waste program. This lot will function as an extension
of the existing landfill property, so it is the intent that all permits (state and local) required will be
modifications to existing permits issued to the original landfill site.
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2. The use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Lot 2 is currently zoned as I-2 Heavy Industrial (see Attachment B). The existing site operates in compliance
with current standards for sound, vibration, heat discharge, glare, odor, air quality and water quality, as
applicable under federal, state, and local regulations. The new lot will have the same operations as the
existing site. The purpose of this Special Use Permit modification is to add the subject parcel with the
existing special use which is allowed under the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance and meets the
federal, state, and local regulations. In addition, the adjacent properties are all zoned I-2 Heavy Industrial
thus no minimum buffer is required. A 50-foot setback from the US Highway 421 North side and a 50-foot
setback on the south side for the 8-acre parcel will be accommodated as the site is developed. The
regulations through DEQ have setback requirements from the property line including that no waste may
be placed within 300 feet of the property line.
3. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public
necessity.
Considerations:
The relationship of the proposed use and the character of development to surrounding uses and development,
including possible conflicts between them and how these conflicts will be resolved (i.e. buffers, hours of
operation, etc.).
Whether the proposed development is so necessary to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the
community or County as a whole as to justify it regardless of its impact on the value of adjoining property.
Lot 2 and adjacent properties are all zoned I-2 Heavy industrial (see Attachment B). The existing site
operates in compliance with current standards for sound, vibration, heat discharge, glare, odor, air quality
and water quality, as applicable under federal, state, and local regulations. The new lot will have the
same operations as the existing site; therefore, the proposed special use revision should not impact the
value of adjoining or abutting properties.
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4. The location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in
harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the New Hanover County
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Considerations:
The relationship of the proposed use and the character of development to surrounding uses and development,
including possible conflicts between them and how these conflicts will be resolved (i.e. buffers, hours of
operation, etc.).
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals, objectives for the various planning areas, its definitions of
the various land use classifications and activity centers, and its locational standards.
In 2020, New Hanover County acquired an approximately 8-acre parcel of land (Parcel: R02300-001-017-
000) contiguous to the existing New Hanover County Secure Landfill Facility. Attachment C includes a
drawing that reflects planning for this area.
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Staff will use the following checklist to determine the completeness of your application. Please verify all of the
listed items are included and confirm by initialing under “Applicant Initial”. If an item is not applicable, mark as
“N/A”. Applications determined to be incomplete must be corrected in order to be processed for further review;
Staff will confirm if an application is complete within five business days of submittal.
Application Checklist
Applicant
Initial
This application form, completed and signed
Application fee:
$500; $250 if application pertains to a residential use (i.e. mobile home,
duplex, family child care home). N/A
Traffic Impact Analysis (if applicable) N/A
Conceptual Site Plan including the following minimum elements:
Tract boundaries and total area, location of adjoining parcels and roads
Proposed use of land, structures and other improvements
o For residential uses, this shall include number, height, and type of units;
area to be occupied by each structure; and/or subdivided boundaries.
o For non-residential uses, this shall include approximate square footage
and height of each structure, an outline of the area it will occupy, and the
specific purposes for which it will be used.
Proposed transportation and parking improvements; including proposed rights-of-
way and roadways; proposed access to and from the subject site; arrangement
and access provisions for parking areas.
All existing and proposed easements, required setbacks, rights-of-way, and
buffering.
The location of Special Flood Hazard Areas.
The approximate location of regulated wetlands.
A narrative of the existing vegetation on the subject site including the approximate
location, species, and size (DBH) of regulated trees. For site less than 5 acres, the
exact location, species, and sized (DBH) of specimen trees must be included.
Any additional conditions and requirements that represent greater restrictions on
development and use of the tract than the corresponding general use district
regulations or additional limitations on land that may be regulated by Federal or
State law or local ordinance.
Any other information that will facilitate review of the proposed special use permit
(Ref. Section 10.3.5, as applicable)
Applications for uses in the intensive industry category must also submit:
Community meeting written summary
A list of any local, state, or federal permits required for use
One (1) hard copy of ALL documents and site plan. Additional hard copies may be
required by staff depending on the size of the document/site plan.
One (1) digital PDF copy of ALL documents AND plans
For wireless support structures or substantial modifications, the elements listed on the
attached checklist N/A
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Telecommunications Requirements Checklist
Requirements for Wireless Support Structures & Substantial Modifications Applicant
Initial
Affidavit certifying the construction and placement of wireless facilities meets the provisions of the Federal
Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 332, as amended, section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job
Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C. § 1455 (a), in accordance with the rules promulgated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
N/A
Simulated photographic evidence of the proposed appearance of the wireless support structure and wireless
facilities from at least four (4) vantage points and a statement as to the potential visual and aesthetic impacts
on all adjacent residential zoning district.
N/A
Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation, or other applicable determination by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) upon review of FAA Form 7460.
N/A
For New Wireless Support Structures: Information or materials providing evidence that collocating new
antennae and equipment on an existing wireless support structure or structures within the applicant’s search
ring is not reasonably feasible. Per NCGS 160D-933, collocation on an existing wireless support structure is
not reasonably feasible if the collocation is technically or commercially impractical or the owner of the existing
wireless support structure is unwilling to enter into a contract for such use at fair market value.
N/A
Special Use Permit Modification Narrative
o Attachment A – Parcel Deed
o Attachment B – Property Survey
o Attachment C – Zoning Map
o Attachment D – Site Plan Drawing
o Attachment E – Flood Map
Attachment F – Traffic Count Worksheet
Attachment G – Community Meeting Written Summary
Attachment H – Applicable Permit List
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NARRATIVE
SPECIAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION FOR
THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY LANDFILL
7/16/2021
In 2020 New Hanover County (County) acquired an approximately 8-acre parcel of land
(Parcel: R02300-001-017-000) contiguous to the existing New Hanover County Secure
Landfill Facility property (Parcel: R02300-001-004-000). See Attachment A for the Parcel
Deed. The County requests that the existing Special Use Permit be modified to add the
new 8-acre parcel.
The newly acquired 8-acre parcel (Lot 2) may be used for future infrastructure and operations or
other support facilities and/or buildings for the County’s Environmental Management
Department. This lot will function as an extension of the existing landfill property, so it is the intent
that all permits (state and local) required for the expansion will be modifications to existing
permits issued to the original landfill site. A copy of the survey map of Lot 2 is included in
Attachment B, showing the current New Hanover County Landfill Facility and the contiguous Lot
2.
Lot 2 is currently zoned as I-2 Heavy Industrial (see Attachment C). The existing landfill site
operates in compliance with current standards for sound, vibration, heat discharge, glare, odor,
air quality and water quality, as applicable under federal, state, and local regulations. Lot 2 will
have the same operations as the existing site. The purpose of this Special Use Permit
modification is to add the subject parcel with the existing special use which is allowed under the
New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance and meets the federal, state, and local regulations.
In addition, the properties adjacent to Lot 2 are zoned I-2 Heavy Industrial thus no minimum
buffer is required. A 50-foot setback from the US Highway 421 North side and a 50-foot setback
on the south side for the 8-acre parcel will be accommodated as the site is developed. The
regulations through DEQ have setback requirements from the property line including that no
waste may be placed within 300 feet of the property line.
The landfill currently provides for the disposal of New Hanover County’s waste. Lot 2 will
potentially provide a location for the relocation of other landfill buildings, infrastructure and
operations that will be displaced by the continued buildout of the previously permitted South
Property disposal units. This means that new traffic is not being generated on US Highway 421
North due to adding the subject parcel. Therefore, the impacts on local traffic will not be
significantly different from the current traffic on US Highway 421 North. On-site routing is
designed to address access to the disposal area by those vehicles bringing the waste for
disposal and for on-site maintenance and operations equipment.
The County has maintained a buffer of at least 50-feet from all property lines except where road
access or environmental monitoring systems were needed. The existing vegetation in those
areas has been maintained in place as well and acts as a visual buffer. It is the intent that this
practice will continue along property lines common to adjacent tracts to the south and west.
The land classification of the site is Natural Heritage Resource Protection Area as identified with
the contiguous South Property under the current Special Use Permit. As part of a sand ridge
habitat area that encompasses much of the US Highway 421 corridor, the area of development
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is not different than other previously developed locations. It is the intent of the permitting
process to provide the maximum disposal area to meet the needs of the County citizens while
addressing protection and mitigation of the sand ridge natural conditions. The previous special
use permit calls for certain areas, within the South Property to be maintained as dedicated
natural areas to help with the preservation of the habitat.
According to the flood map provided by FEMA, the area where Lot 2 is located was identified as
an area of minimal flood hazard (see Attachment E). Since landfills require development of
large base footprints for the disposal units, the existing scrub oaks and pines will be removed and
the site graded to allow the landfill to properly operate in accordance with the DEQ permits.
Trees will be maintained along areas adjacent to other parcels as a buffer zone as described
above.
Upon issuance of the Special Use Permit the County will proceed with the process to gain the
required permits from NCDEQ agencies.
Other items attached herein include:
Attachment A – Parcel Deed
Attachment B – Property Survey
Attachment C – Zoning Map
Attachment D – Site Plan Drawing
Attachment E – County Flood Map
ATTACHMENT A
PARCEL DEED
ATTACHMENT B
PROPERTY SURVEY
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY LANDFILL SURVEY
ATTACHMENT C
ZONING MAP
PARCEL ID: R02300-001-017-000
Zoning Districts
New Hanover County NC, New Hanover County, NC
Addresses
Parcel Boundaries
Zoning
B-1
CB
B-2
SC
O&I
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AR
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ATTACHMENT D
SITE PLAN DRAWING
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY
LOT 2 - 8 ACRE PARCEL
50 FEET SETBACK
BOUNDARY
POSSIBLE FUTURE LOCATION
FOR LANDFILL INFRASTRUCTURE,
OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT
FACILITIES
LEACHATE FORCE MAIN DISCHARGE
LEACHATE
TREATMENT
LAGOON # 1
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DISPOSAL AREA
SEDIMENTATION
BASIN
STORMWATER POND/
BORROW AREA
SEDIMENTATION BASIN
300' PROPERTY LINE BUFFER
PILOT
WETLAND
NON-POTABLE WATER
SUPPLY WELL
MASTER PUMP STATION
100 YEAR FLOOD LINE
421 SAND RIDGE
CONSERVATION AREA
100-YEAR FLOOD LINE
FUTURE CREATED WETLAND
NATURAL AREA (POSSIBLE LOCATION)
STORM WATER DITCH
PERIMETER ROADWAY
SCALE HOUSE
421 SAND RIDGE
CONSERVATION AREA
FUTURE CREATED WETLAND
NATURAL AREA
STORM WATER
SEDIMENTATION BASIN
421 SAND RIDGE
CONSERVATION AREA
NATURAL
WETLANDS HABITAT
AREA
C&D PROCESSING/
WHITE GOODS
FUTURE HABITAT
RESTORATION AREA
FUTURE HABITAT
RESTORATION AREA
FUTURE HABITAT
RESTORATION AREA
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES STUDY AREA
INTERMEDIATE MATERIALS
RECOVERY AND RECYCLING
FACILITY LOCATION
LEACHATE TREATMENT FACILITY
PLANNED LOCATION
FOR NEW CUSTOMER
CONVENIENCE CENTER
AND HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE
SOUTH
PROPERTY
NORTH
PROPERTY
DENSE
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WETLANDS
CUSTOMER
CONVENIENCE
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FLOOD MAP
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Profile Baseline
Hydrographic Feature
Base Flood Elevation Line (BFE)
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Limit of Study
Jurisdiction Boundary
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Attachment F
Traffic Count Worksheet
Traffic Impact Worksheet
Prior to submission of nonresidential site plan, this worksheet must be prepared. A
Traffic Impact Analysis will be required for all projects generating 100 peak hour trips
or more. The scope of the TIA shall be determined by concurrence of the Planning
Director, the MPO coordinator and NCDOT traffic engineer. Any mitigation measures
required must be included in the final site plan submitted for review.
PROJECT NAME __________________________________
PROJECT ADDRESS _______________________________
DEVELOPER/OWNER _____________________________
EXISTING ZONING _______________________________
GROSS FLOOR AREA ________________________ sq. ft.
NEAREST INTERSECTION _________________________
BEFORE PROPOSED PROJECT
Average Daily Traffic (Date) ____________________
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) ____________________
ITE MANUAL TRAFFIC GENERATION ESTIMATE:
*ITE Manual available at Planning Department
USE AND VARIABLES: _____________________________________
(Example: Racquet Club; 8 courts; Saturday peaks)
AM PEAK HOUR TRIPS ________ PM PEAK HOUR TRIPS ________
(Traffic generation of 100 peak hour trips will require Traffic Impact Analysis Scoping
meeting with Planning Department)
_______________________________ _______________________________
Person Providing Estimate Signature
Peak Hour estimate confirmed by Planning & Zoning on ______________________
(Date)
By __________________________________
Attachment G
Community Meeting Written Summary
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New Hanover County
Environmental Management Department
3002 US Highway 421 North
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Community Meeting Written Summary
Date: September 27, 2021
Re: Community Meeting for Special Use Permitting for 8-acre Parcel
New Hanover County Environmental Management Department held a community
meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at:
New Hanover County
Department of Environmental Management
3002 US Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401
Attendees are presented on the attached sign-in sheet (see Appendix A).
The attached presentation was used during the community meeting (see Appendix B).
The following written summary is provided in accordance with the UDO requirements.
Summary of Issues Discussed:
Attendee asked if waste could be at the property boundary. Applicant discussed
that there are state and local buffer/setback requirements from property
boundaries and right-of-ways as well as water supply wells. Based on these
regulatory requirements, waste will not be disposal of up to the property
boundary.
Attendee asked when the 8-acre parcel may be developed. Applicant stated
that due to site development plans, parcel development may not occur for years
and specific development plans have yet to be completed. If the 8-acre parcel is
developed into a waste disposal area, it is more than likely that it would not be
developed for a number of decades.
Attendee discussed odor concerns. Applicant stated that the County is
incorporating landfill closures (encapsulating waste in plastic synthetic liner per
state regulations) and has started to actively capture and destroy landfill
generated gases per state regulations.
Descriptions of Adjustments based on Comments:
None. Applicant discussed keeping attendee posted on any development plans.
Appendix A
Community Information Meeting Sign-in Sheet
Appendix B
Community Information Meeting Presentation
Community Information Meeting
Monday, September 27, 2021 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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New Hanover County
Environmental Management
Department
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Development Proposal
•Purchase of 8-acre parcel of land (Parcel: R02300-001-017-000)
•Modify SUP to include new parcel
•Possible future landfill disposal, infrastructure, operations or other support facilities
•I-2
•No development plans
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In 2020, New Hanover County (County) acquired an approximately 8‐acre parcel of land
(Parcel: R02300‐001‐017‐000) contiguous to the existing New Hanover County Secure
Landfill Facility. The County requests that the existing Special Use Permit be modified to
add the 8‐acre parcel under the current Special Use Permit.
The newly acquired 8‐acre parcel (Lot 2) is intended to be used for possible future
landfill disposal, infrastructure, operations or other support facilities for the solid
waste program. This parcel will function as an extension of the existing landfill, so
it is the intent that all permits (state and local) required for the expansion will be
modifications to existing permits issued to the original landfill site. The existing
zoning for the parcel is I‐2 Heavy Industrial as are the other parcels abutting the 8‐
acre parcel. Currently, there are not any development plans for the parcel.
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The existing New Hanover County Secure Landfill Facility began operation in
November 1981. During the process of permitting the original facility a Special Use
Permit was issued by the County for development of that facility. Since then the
County has acquired and added a 273‐acre parcel of land (South Property) and a
3.85‐acre parcel of land (Lot 3).
Lot 2 is the subject parcel
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Zoomed in
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Application Process
Scheduled to submit permit on Oct 11th
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Questions
Thank you for attending
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Attachment H
Applicable Permit List
List of local, state, or federal permits required for use:
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste
Management, Solid Waste Section – New Hanover County MSW Landfill
(Facility Permit No. 65-04) dated July 21, 2020
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources – New Hanover County Landfill (Stormwater
Permit No. SW8 940414) dated September 10, 2021