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Rules, Policies, and Ordinances

 

 Latest Policy Updates
Existing Rules and Policies


The Johnston County Public Utilities department develops plans for infrastructure enhancement and maintenance, and updates the policies as needed.   The latest activities and policies are linked below.

Latest Policy Updates

Sedimentation and Erosion Control Jurisdiction Change 

Proposed Revisions to the Johnston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance

Public Notification Package.Draft Wastewater Allocation Policy.04.25.23.pdf

Microsoft Word - 07.28.23.Draft Wastewater Allocation Policy

 

Existing Rules and Policies

Public Utilities Ordinances

Water

Water and Sewer Connection Policy

Backflow Prevention Program

Reclaimed Water Policies 

Reclaimed Water Ordinance 

Uniform Rules for Water Districts and Retail Water Facilities

Johnston County Water and Sewer Policies 

Wastewater and Sewer

Sewer Use Ordinance

Wastewater Ordinance

Johnston County Water and Sewer Policies

Water and Sewer Ordinance

Stormwater

Stormwater Ordinance

Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance 

New Development

Lot Level Impervious Limit Overages Policy for Homebuilders/New Home Construction

Lot Level Impervious Limit Overages Policy for Homeowner's Additions

Riparian Buffer Rule Requirements (PDF)

Johnston County Buffer Ordinance

Plat Approval Policy

   

 

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Page last updated:  September 8, 2025

Physical Address:

Land Use Center
309 E. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577



Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577



E-Mail:

publicutilities@johnstonnc.gov

Main Phone Number:

919-989-5075


Pay by Phone:

844-845-2151


After Hours Emergency:

919-989-5056


Business FAX:

919-934-0256


Engineering Phone Number:

919-209-8333


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