SECTION .0500 ‑ NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE AREAS

15A NCAC 07H .0501      GENERAL

The fourth and final group of AECs is gathered under the heading of fragile coastal natural and cultural resource areas and is defined as areas containing environmental, natural or cultural resources of more than local significance in which uncontrolled or incompatible development could result in major or irreversible damage to natural systems or cultural resources, scientific, educational, or associative values, or aesthetic qualities.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113A‑107(a); 113A‑107(b); 113A‑113(b)(4e) to (b)(4g); 113A‑124;

Eff. September 9, 1977;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1979;

RRC objection September 17, 2022 and rule returned to agency on October 5, 2023;

Returned to Code pursuant to order of Wake County Superior Court, currently under appeal, Eff. March 3, 2025.