§ 14-123. Purposes.

This division is adopted in exercise of the general ordinance-making power delegated to boards of health by G.S. 130A-39 for the purposes of:

(1)

Regulating and controlling intensive livestock operations in order to prevent, or allow abating of, conditions associated with intensive livestock operations which may be detrimental to the health of the citizens of this county.

(2)

Protecting valuable groundwater and surface water resources, and thus protecting the health of local citizenry.

(3)

Preventing adverse human health and quality of life consequences of exposure to insects, vermin, airborne ammonia, and other conditions and substances associated with intensive livestock operations.

(Ord. of 4-27-92, § 2; Ord. of 1-6-97)