What is impervious area?
Impervious area is the amount of surface area that water cannot penetrate. Examples of impervious surfaces include sidewalks, driveways, roofed areas (houses, porches, etc.), patios, pool decking, etc. Pollutants such as oil and other chemicals runoff from impervious areas directly into our creeks, streams and lakes which negatively impacts water quality.

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1. How can I find out what my property is zoned?
2. Why do I need to get a building permit?
3. Do I need a building permit for a shed?
4. Do I need a permit to build a deck?
5. How can I find out if a permit has been issued?
6. What is a "watershed"?
7. What is impervious area?
8. What is a water quality buffer?
9. Who maintains my street?
10. Who do I contact regarding high grass?
11. How do I file a Code Enforcement complaint?
12. What does a yellow zoning sign mean?
13. What are the submittal deadlines?
14. A recent rain caused a lot of mud from a construction site to flow into the lake (or street). Who do I contact to report this issue?
15. Do I need approval to operate a business out of my home?
16. Do I need a business license in Cornelius?
17. Where can I find floodplain information for homeowners insurance purposes?
18. What methods of payment do you accept?
19. What is LUESA and where is it located?
20. Why don't I receive mailed notices from the Town?