Land Use Plan Update-1996

CITY OF HAVELOCK
1996 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
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l� Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: July 26, 1996
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Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Wilmington, North Carolina
The preparation of this document was financed in part through a grant provided by the
North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal
Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
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CITY OF HAVELOCK
LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A.
ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE ....................
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B.
POPULATION AND HOUSING .............................
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1.
POPULATION ....................................
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2.
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS ........................
I-11
3.
SUMMARY .....................................
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C.
ECONOMY .........................................
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1.
LABOR FORCE ..................................
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2.
INDUSTRY ......................................
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3.
INCOME .... .:..............................
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4.
MCAS CHERRY POINT IMPACT ......................
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5.
SUMMARY .....................................
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D.
EXISTING LAND USE ..................................
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1..
RESIDENTIAL ...................................
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2.
COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES ........................
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3.
INDUSTRIAL ...... ....... ..................
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4.
GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL ..................
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5.
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND RECREATION .........
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6.
CHERRY POINT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION .......... ...
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7.
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND UTILITIES ....
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8.
CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST .......................
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9.
VACANT LAND .................................
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10.
EXISTING ORDINANCES AND LAND USE CONTROLS .......
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E.
LAND
AND WATER USE COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS .............
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1.
UNPLANNED DEVELOPMENT .......................
I-28
2.
CHANGE IN PREDOMINANT LAND USES ................
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3.
SUMMARY ................:....................
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4.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 1993 LAND USE PLAN
PLANS AND POLICIES .............................
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F.
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY ............
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1.
TOPOGRAPHY/GEOLOGY AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES ..
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2.
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS ...........................
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3.
SOILS ........................................
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4.
ESTUARINE HIGH EROSION RATE AREAS ...............
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5.
SURFACE WATER ................................
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6.
SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 12% .......................
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7. MANMADE HAZARDS ............................. I-41
8. FRAGILE AREAS ................................. I-41
a. Coastal Wetlands ............................. I-41
b. Estuarine Waters ..............................
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C. Estuarine Shorelines ...........................
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d. Public Trust Areas ............................
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e. 404 Wetlands ................................
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f. Natural Resource Fragile Areas .....................
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g. Historic and Archaeological Sites ....................
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h. Maritime Forests .............................
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i. Other Fragile Areas ............................
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9.
AREAS OF RESOURCE POTENTIAL ....................
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a. Agricultural and Forestlands .......................
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b. Valuable Mineral Resources .......................
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C. Public Forests ...............................
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d. Public Parks ................................
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e. Public Gamelands .............................
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f. Private Wildlife Sanctuaries ........................
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g. Marine Resources .............................
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G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES ............
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WATER SUPPLY .................................
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2.
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ..........................
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3.
STORM DRAINAGE ...............................
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4.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ...........................
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5.
TRANSPORTATION ...............................
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a. Roads ....................................
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b. Airport ...................................
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6.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES .........................
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7.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ........................
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8.
PUBLIC SAFETY .................................
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9.
HEALTH SERVICES ...............................
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10.
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION ........................
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11.
TELEPHONE SERVICE .............................
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12.
CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE ........................
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SECTION II: DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
A. PROJECTED DEMAND FOR DEVELOPMENT ................... II-1
1. DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS ............................ II-1
2. HOUSING TRENDS ................................ II-5
3. COMMERCIAL LAND USE ........................... H-6
4. INDUSTRIAL LAND USE ............................ II-7
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TRANSPORTATION................................II-7
6.
PUBLIC LAND USE ................................
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7.
EDUCATION....................................II-8
8.
SEWER SYSTEM ..................................
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9.
WATER SYSTEM ..................................
II-9
10.
STORM DRAINAGE ...............................
II-10
11.
SOLID WASTE ..................................
II-10
12.
POLICE, FIRE, AND RESCUE SERVICES .................
II-11
13.
REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES ..........................
II-11
14.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION ...............................
II-11
SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM .................... III-1
SECTION IV: CITY OF HAVELOCK POLICY STATEMENTS ............. IV-1
A.
INTRODUCTION TO POLICY STATEMENTS ...................
IV-1
B.
RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS ...............
IV-3
C.
RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES .........
IV-7
D.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICIES .........
IV-9
E.
CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ......................
IV-16
F.
STORM HAZARD MITIGATION POLICIES ...................
IV-17
SECTION V: RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATIONS ... V-1
A. DEVELOPED CLASS....................................V-1
B. URBAN TRANSITION CLASS .............................. V-1
C. LIMITED TRANSITION CLASS ............................. V-1
D. CONSERVATION CLASS ............................. V-2
E. COORDINATION WITH LAND USE CONTROLS .................. V-2
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Table 1 Total Population - 1980, 1990, 1993 .................... I-9
City of Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina
Table 2 1993 Detailed Population .......................... I-9
City of Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point
Table 3 1990 Population Characteristics by Age Group ............. I-10
City of Havelock and Craven County
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TABLES (continued)
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Table 4
1990 Population Characteristics by Sex .................
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City of Havelock and Craven County
Table 5
1990 Population Characteristics by Race ................
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City of Havelock and Craven County
Table 6
Status of Vacant Housing Units - 1990 .................
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City of Havelock
Table 7
1990 Housing Conditions ..........................
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City of Havelock
Table 8
Housing for Bachelor and Married Personnel ..............
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MCAS Cherry Point
Table 9
1990 Labor Force Status ..........................
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City of Havelock and Craven County
Table 10
1990 Employment by Class of Worker ..................
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City of Havelock and Craven County
Table 11
1990 Employed Persons 16 Years and Older By Industry ......
I-15
City of Havelock
Table 12
1990 Mean Household Income ......................
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City of Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina
Table 13
1990 Poverty Status .............................
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City of Havelock and Craven County
Table 14
1994 Economic Impact Summary .....................
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MCAS Cherry Point
Table 15
City of Havelock 1995 Existing Land Use ................
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Table 16
City of Havelock Soil Series Characteristics ..............
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Table 17
City of Havelock Estuarine Erosion Areas ...............
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Table 18
Havelock's Recommended Construction Priorities ...........
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Craven County 1992 Preliminary Thoroughfare Plan
Table 19
Recommended Construction Priorities ..................
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City of Havelock 1993 Thoroughfare Plan
Table 20
Havelock Schools Enrollment Versus Capacity, 1994-95 .......
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TABLES (continued)
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Table 21
Recreations Sites/Facilities Used By The City of Havelock
Parks and Recreation ............................
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Table 22
Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township
and Municipality, Craven County, 1993-2005, No Base Loading ..
II-2
Table 23
Projected Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by
Township and Municipality, Craven County, 1993-2005. #1: 1994
Civilian Base Loading
II-3
Table 24
Projected Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by
Township and Municipality, Craven County, 1993-2005, #2:
Maximum Base Loading ..........................
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MAPS
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City of Havelock Existing Land Use ...................
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Map 2
City of Havelock Areas Affected By 100-Year Flood .........
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Map 3
City of Havelock Storm Surge Areas ...................
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City of Havelock Soil Classifications ...................
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City of Havelock Water Classifications
Estuarine Erosion Areas ..........................
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City of Havelock Areas of Environmental Concern
Map 7
and Other Fragile Areas ..........................
City of Havelock Average Daily Traffic Volumes, 1994 .......
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Map 8
Map 9
City of Havelock Public Facilities ....................
City of Havelock Land Classification ..................
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APPENDICES
Appendix I Policies Considered But Not Adopted
Appendix II Citizen Participation Plan
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SECTION I
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SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE
This 1995 land use plan update for the City of Havelock is prepared in accordance with
requirements of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Specifically, this
document complies with Subchapter 7B, "Land Use Planning Guidelines, " of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, as amended, November 1, 1989.
The 7B guidelines define the following intent of land use plans:
"Local governments, through the land use planning process, address issues and
adopt policies that guide the development of their community. Many decisions
affecting development are made by other levels of government, and local policies
must take account of and coincide with established state and federal policies.
Most decisions, however, are primarily of local concern. By carefully and
explicitly addressing these issues, other levels of government will follow local
policies that deal with these issues. State and federal agencies will use the local
land use plans and policies in making project consistency, funding, and permit
decisions. Policies which consider the type of development to be encouraged, the
density and patterns of development, and the methods of providing beach access
are examples of these local policy decisions.
The land use plan shall contain the following basic elements:
(1) a summary of data collection and analysis;
(2) an existing land use map;
(3) policy discussion, including storm hazard mitigation;
(4) a land classification map."
The policy section of the plan is the most important part of the document. The 7B
guidelines dictate that policies must be included to address the following subject areas:
• Resource Protection
• Resource Production and Management
• Economic and Community Development
• Continuing Public Participation
• Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery and Evacuation Plans
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The 1993 City of Havelock CAMA Land Use Plan Update included policy statements
which addressed these five policy areas. The following provides a summary of the 1993
policies. It is emphasized that this is only a summary and not the complete 1993 policies
section.
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION GOALS
A.1. Identify and address areas of the city and extraterritorial jurisdiction with land
development constraints and guide appropriate and compatible land development
activities.
— Support 404 wetland permitting procedures.
— Support applicable state and federal ordinances and regulations
which regulate development.
— Support the city's 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan.
— These policies exceed the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use
standards by prohibiting marinas in primary or secondary
nursery areas.
A.2. Preserve and protect areas of environmental concern (AEC's) within Havelock.
— Support development which meets the management objectives in
15A NCAC 711.0203 and the standards in 15A NCAC 711.0208
and .0209, as well as all terms of the Havelock City Code.
A.3. Preserve and protect natural, cultural, and historic resources within Havelock.
A.4. Determine hurricane and flood evacuation needs and plans.
(See Policy E-1.)
A.S. Protect the city's water supplies and potable water resources.
— Support protection of existing and future potable water supplies
and resources consistent with all state and federal policies and
guidelines.
— Support land use requirements near groundwater sources as
regulated by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management, NCAC Subchapters 2L and 2C.
— Support state underground storage tank regulations.
— Support state and federal programs regulating underground
storage of hazardous materials.
— Support capacity use groundwater monitoring by the Division of
Environmental Management.
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AA Develop guidelines and policies for the use of sewer treatment package plants in
Havelock.
The city does not support the use of private package sewage treatment plants.
However, in special cases where the use of private systems is the only available
option, the city may permit the use of private systems only if the associated
development meets the following criteria:
— The said development is consistent with the city's policies and
ordinances.
— The system meets or exceeds the state and federal permitting
requirements.
— The project will have no adverse impacts beyond its boundaries.
— The perpetual operation and maintenance of the system is guaranteed
without obligation to the city in any way.
The location of any proposed package treatment plants within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction which would impact Havelock shall be approved by the city provided
that they meet or exceed the following criteria:
— The said development is consistent with the city's policies and
ordinances.
— The system meets or exceeds the state and federal permitting
requirements.
The project will have no adverse impacts beyond its boundaries.
— The perpetual operation and maintenance of the system is
guaranteed without obligation to the city in any way.
A.7. Stormwater runoff.
The city supports state and federal stormwater runoff criteria applicable to land
development.
A.8. Marina and floating homes.
The city exceeds the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards by prohibiting
marinas in primary and secondary nursery areas and by prohibiting floating
homes within its jurisdiction.
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A.9. Industrial impacts on fragile areas.
All industrial development proposals shall fully comply with federal, state, and
local resource protection policies.
A.10. Development of sound and estuarine system islands.
Does not apply.
A.11. Restrictions on development within wetland loss and sea level rise areas.
The city will comply fully with federal and state restrictions and/or guidelines
governing development in wetland and sea level rise areas.
A.12. Upland excavation for marina basins.
Upland excavation for marina basins shall be consistent with all state and federal
guidelines.
A.13. The damaging of existing marshes by bulkhead installation.
Where bulkhead installation is required, development plans should consider every
feasible alternative to minimize the damage to existing marshes.
B. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES,
AND POLICIES
B.1. Encourage sensitive resource management policies and implementation techniques
for productive agricultural lands in Havelock and the extraterritorial jurisdiction
(ETJ).
— Support state and federal agricultural programs where applicable.
— Discourage leap -frog development in the ETJ.
B.2. Encourage forestry as a valuable natural resource industry and preserve and
protect the city and extraterritorial jurisdiction forest lands in areas as described
by the Land Classification Map.
— Support state and federal forestry programs which assist city and
extraterritorial jurisdiction commercial forests and the forestry
industry.
B.3. Support, encourage, and protect the city's commercial and recreational fishing
and other water -based resources and production activities.
— Support state efforts to reduce nutrient loading in the
surrounding surface waters, which include consideration of more
stringent restrictions on nitrogen discharges and enhanced
regulations controlling the disposal of animal wastes.
B.4. Mineral production areas.
Currently, policies directed at mineral production do not apply to Havelock.
B.S. Off -road vehicles.
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The city supports existing Policies and/or regulations directed at the management
rd of off -road vehicles on public land.
B.6. Residential, commercial and industrial land development impacts on any
resources.
Policies are provided in the resource protection policy statements.
C. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES,
AND POLICIES.
�j C.1. General city goal for economic development.
(j The city encourages and supports all types of economic development land uses
(� which are in accordance with all applicable ordinances and which can be shown
to complement, and not adversely impact, the existing demographic, economic
('Y and environmental base within Havelock.
C.2. General city commitment to provision of supporting services to economic
development.
The city is committed to providing appropriate levels of public services,
-" facilities, and infrastructure in the city, in support of economically and
environmentally viable commercial and industrial development. As part of the
recent annexation plan, the city will provide public infrastructure improvements
in accordance with existing city ordinances and the policies of the North Carolina
General Statutes. The city is pursuing loan and grant programs from state and
federal agencies to be used for public service expansion. Havelock also supports
the city and county economic development commissions.
J C.3. General locational characteristics for economic development activities, including
redevelopment.
— Promote downtown revitalization.
— Encourage new residential, commercial and recreational
development in the downtown area.
— Promote neighborhood revitalization.
— Continue enforcement of housing construction and maintenance
codes.
— Encourage redevelopment and revitalization of existing and
underutilized industrially and commercially developed areas.
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CA Commitment to jurisdictional, regional, state, and federal economic development
activities.
— Support local, regional, and state public interest groups
concerned with economic development.
— Support state and federal programs in planning areas related to
community and economic development, including erosion
control, public access, and highway improvements.
C.S. Tourism.
Pursue programs aimed at promoting and enhancing levels of
tourism and tourism -related development opportunities in the
city.
C.6. Coastal and estuarine water beach access.
— Estuarine water access must comply with state standards for
access locations as defined in 7M.0303.
— Undertake efforts with the state Division of Coastal Management
and Office of Water Resources to obtain public trust water access
assistance in funding the planning, land acquisition, and site
development of these improvements.
C.7. Land use trends and management policies related to future city/extraterritorial
jurisdiction growth.
— Participate in the extension of infrastructure into the
extraterritorial jurisdiction as a catalyst for growth.
— Discourage the development of any future sanitary landfill
operations in Havelock or the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The
city feels that the siting and governance of landfill operations is
solely the responsibility of the county.
— The city will be pro -active in pursuing state and federal
assistance and other methods of funding to be utilized for
revitalization and other improvements as deemed appropriate.
Establish and maintain a Capital Improvements Budget Plan.
C.B. Policies relating to transportation and vehicular access design standards.
— Implement studies to develop clear, efficient, and sensitive
design and alignment standards for the proposed bypass.
C.9. Channel maintenance.
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Havelock will support state and federal efforts to maintain channels for
navigation. The city also supports the private maintenance of channels providing
r that such action is in accordance with all local, state, and federal environmental
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C.10. Energy facility siting.
The siting of OCS (Outer Continental Shelf) energy facilities is not an issue with
the city at this point in time. If such a facility were proposed, it would be
r ; evaluated for consistency with the city's zoning ordinance under the special
exception use permit process outlined in the city code.
C.11. Electric generating plants.
All proposed electric generating plants shall be reviewed under applicable state
and federal guidelines.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
A citizen participation plan is included in the 1993 CAMA Land Use Plan Update which
addressed the following:
D.1. Planning Board.
D.2. Public notification of the planning process.
D.3. General public information on the planning process.
DA. Public attitudinal survey.
D.S. Synthesis and incorporation of public participation input into 1993 land use plan
update.
D.6. Ongoing public participation in the city's governmental planning activities and
land use review process.
E. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION. POST -DISASTER RECOVERY AND
EVACUATION GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The city has adopted the applicable policies and procedures detailed in the Craven
County Hurricane Evacuation Plan (as amended). It provides guidance for coordinated
evacuation, communications, operations, shelter and set-up for the Cherry Point -Havelock
area. Emergency preparedness activities are provided at Cherry Point through a "team"
of department directors and are coordinated by the Disaster Control Officer, who also
serves as a liaison with local officials. The Craven County Fire Marshal serves as the
Craven County Emergency Management Coordinator with offices and the Operations
Center located in New Bern. Havelock's operations center is the public safety building.
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Listed below are some of the sources and documents utilized during preparation of this land use 10
plan:
-- Craven County 1993 Land Use Plan Update.
-- City of Havelock 1993 Land Use Plan Update.
-- USDA, Soil Conservation Service, Craven County.
-- NCDOT, Planning and Policies Section.
-- City of Havelock Staff.
-- Craven County Schools.
-- North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management.
-- North Carolina Division of Archives and History.
-- Flood Insurance Study, City of Havelock.
-- City of Havelock Zoning Ordinance.
-- City of Havelock Municipal Code.
-- City of Havelock Thoroughfare Plan, September, 1993.
-- North Carolina Division of Community Assistance.
-- North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.
-- North Carolina Department of Economic and Community Development.
-- Craven County Thoroughfare Plan.
-- 1994 Economic Impact, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina.
-- Marine Corps Air Station Zoning Ordinance.
-- Community Plans and Liaison Office, Marine Corps Air Station.
-- Craven County Planning Office.
-- Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Expansion Environmental Impact Statement.
-- City of Havelock 1994 Strategic Plan.
-- Land and Resource Management Plan, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests, 1986-
2000.
These sources were supplemented by "windshield" surveys conducted in March and
April, 1995, to obtain data on existing land use patterns.
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0 B. POPULATION AND HOUSING
1. POPULATION
The City of Havelock has experienced substantial growth in its population since 1980.
The 1980 Census figures indicated a total population of 17,718 persons. The 1993 total
population was 20,072, an increase of 13 %. This growth rate is lower than the 1980-1993
population growth rates of Craven County (23 %) and the State of North Carolina as a whole
(18%). Although the city experienced a net gain in population between 1980-1993, a minor loss
of 228 persons ,occurred between 1990-1993. Based on the number of homes (885) and average
City of Havelock household size (3.6) in 1990, it can be estimated that there was a total of 3,186
j persons residing within the City of Havelock ETJ. Table 1 provides detailed population trends
for Havelock, Craven County, and North Carolina.
TABLE 1
Total Population - 1980, 1990, 1993
City of Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina
1980-1993
19801 19902 19933 % Change
Havelock 17,718 20,300* 20,072 13 %
Craven County 71,043 81,613 87,059 23 %
North Carolina 5,880,095 6,628,637 6,949,095 18%
Sources: 1 NC Municipal Population, Office of State Planning;
2 1990 U.S. Census Data; 3 State Data Center.
*Adjusted total. Note: The 1990 total population was the only data adjusted for Havelock.
The population growth of Havelock has been largely due to the military presence of the
Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point. Cherry Point was established in 1941 and was
annexed by the City of Havelock on December 28, 1979. Table 2 provides detailed population
data for Havelock and Cherry Point.
TABLE 2
1993 Detailed Population
City of Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point
Persons Residing in Havelock 1 7,883
Persons Residing on Base 2 12,1893
TOTAL 20,072
1 Includes retired military/dependents, civilians, and active duty/dependents.
B2 Includes military/dependents.
3 Note: In July, 1995, this figure had declined to 11,045.
Source: MCAS Community Plans and Liaison Office.
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The 25-44 age group comprised the largest percentage (35 %) of the total 1990 population
for Havelock. The retirement age group (65 +) encompassed only 2 % of Havelock's population.
The percentage is low when compared to the 11 % for the county. However, the actual number
of retired persons is higher due to the fact that MCAS Cherry Point personnel retire at 55.
Table 3 provides detailed population characteristics by age for 1990.
TABLE 3
1990 Population Characteristics by Age Group
City of Havelock and Craven County
City of Havelock
Craven County
Age
1990 Total*
% of Total
1990 Total
% of Total
Under 4
2,842
14%
6,999
9%
5-17
3,857
19%
15,200
19%
18-24
5,075
25 %
10,514
13 %
25-44
7,105
35 %
25,704
31 %
45-64
1,015
5%
14,078
17%
65 +
406
2 %
9,118
11 %
TOTAL
20,300
81,613
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data; *adjusted figures.
Havelock's population composition by sex currently is at a 56 %/44 % male/female ratio.
This ratio is not consistent with that of Craven County in 1990. The higher percentage of males
results from the MCAS Cherry Point Base. Table 4 provides detailed information on population
composition by sex.
TABLE 4
1990 Population Characteristics by Sex
City of Havelock and Craven County
City of Havelock Craven County
Total* % of Total
Male 11,368 56%
Female 8,982 44%
TOTAL 20,300
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data; *adjusted figures.
Total % of Total
40,504 49.6%
41,109 50.4%
81,613
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The 1990 Census data indicated that non -white residents of Havelock comprised only
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l i detailed information on racial composition.
TABLE 5
1990 Population Characteristics by Race
City of Havelock and Craven County
City of Havelock Craven County
Total* o of Total
White 15,225 75 %
Other Race 5,075 25 %
TOTAL 20,300
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data; *adjusted figures.
2. HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Total
o of Total
58,478
72%
23,135
28%
81,613
In 1990, there were 6,096 housing units in Havelock. Of that total, 93 % were occupied
and 7% were vacant. For comparison purposes, Craven County had a 1990 total of 32,293
housing units with 92 % occupied and 8 % vacant. Table 6 provides a summary of the vacant
dwelling units.
TABLE 6
Status of Vacant Housing Units - 1990
City of Havelock
Condos Non -Condos
For Rent 6 148
For Sale Only 0 74
Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use 0 18
All Other Vacant 6 183
TOTAL 12 423
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data.
Twenty-nine percent (29 %) of the housing units in Havelock are less than ten years old.
Thirty-nine percent (39 %) were built 40 or more years ago. It should be noted that almost 8 %
of the 1990 total housing units were comprised of mobile homes or trailers. Table 7 provides
detailed information on housing conditions in Havelock.

TABLE 7
1990 Housing Conditions
City of Havelock
Year Built
Total
% of Total
1989-1990
79
1 % n
1985-1989
693
11% 1J
1980-1984
1,025
17 %
1970-1979
1,197
20%
1960-1969
715
12 %
1950-1959
946
15 %
1940-1949
1,347
22 %
94
2 %
TOTAL
6,096
100 %
Condition
Lacking complete plumbing facilities
29
0.5 %
Lacking complete kitchen facilities
17
0.3 %
Lacking complete heating equipment
39
0.6 %
Type]
Single Family - Detached
2,812
46.1 %
Single Family - Attached
1,550
25.4%
Subtotal
4,362
71.5 %
Multi -Family - 2 Units
231
3.8 %
Multi -Family - 3 or more Units
1,000
16.4 %
Subtotal
1,231
20.2 %
Mobile Home or Trailer
479
7.9 %
Other
24
0.4 %
TOTAL
6,096
100%
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data.
Housing on MCAS Cherry Point is provided for bachelors and married personnel. There
are 3,899 spaces for bachelor personnel. This includes 241 spaces for transients and change of
station personnel. For the married military personnel and their families, there are 2,764 family
housing units plus a mobile home park with 76 spaces. Table 8 provides detailed housing unit
information.
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TABLE 8
Housing for Bachelor and Married Personnel
MCAS Cherry Point
MARRIED BACHELOR
Officer Officer
Apartments 48 Field Grade & Above
Two -Story Units 49 Company Grade
Capehart 169 Transient Quarters
Townhouses
Staff Noncommissioned Officer
Capehart
Townhouses
Enlisted
60
Staff Noncommissioned Officer
679 E-6 & Above
240 Transient Quarters
Enlisted
Slocum Village 775 E-5 & Below
Hancock Village 347 Transient Quarters
Fort Macon Village 249 Permanent Change of Station
Lanham 148
Mobile Home Site (Spaces) 76
TOTAL 2,840
Source: 1994 Economic Impact, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC.
3. SUMMARY
14
38
78
194
42
3,412
85
36
3,899
The following provides a summary of significant demographic and housing findings:
-- Havelock experienced a population increase from 1980 to 1993 of 13 %. Craven
County's and North Carolina's percentage increases in population were 23 % and
18%, respectively, over the same period. However, between 1990-1993 the city
experienced a minor loss of 228 persons.
-- In 1993, a total of 12,417 persons resided at the MCAS Cherry Point Base. This
was 61 % of Havelock's total population.
-- The 25-44 age group comprised 35 % of the total population for 1990..
-- The retiree (65 years and older) population comprised only 2 % of the 1990
population.
-- In 1990, there were 6,096 total housing units, with 92% of those occupied.
-- Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Havelock's housing units were built 40 or more
years ago.
-- There are 2,840 residential units for married personnel and 3,899 units for
bachelor personnel located at Cherry Point.
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C. ECONOMY 0
1. LABOR FORCE
In 1990, the percentage of unemployed persons in Havelock was slightly higher than for
Craven County or North Carolina. Havelock's percentage of persons not in the labor force was
lower than that of Craven County. Individuals not in the labor force are either disabled,
unemployed by choice, or retired. Table 9 provides detailed information on labor force status.
TABLE 9
1990 Labor Force Status
City of Havelock and Craven County
Havelock Labor Force
Total
% of Total
In Armed Forces
6,352
45 %
Civilian Labor Force
Employed
4,435
32%
Unemployed
617
4 %
Not in Labor Force
2,602
19%
TOTAL
14,006
Craven County Labor Force
In Armed Forces
7,383
12%
Civilian Labor Force
Employed
31,305
51 %
Unemployed
2,143
3 %
Not in Labor Force
20,786
34%
TOTAL
61,617
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data.
The City of Havelock has a much higher percentage of employed persons working at
governmental jobs than Craven County. Again, this is due to MCAS Cherry Point. Sixty-one
percent (61 %) of employed persons in Havelock are private wage and salary workers. See Table
10.
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TABLE 10
1990 Employment by Class of Worker
City of Havelock and Craven County
City of Havelock
Craven County
% of
% of
Class
Total
Total
Total
Total
Private wage & salary worker
2,704
61.0%
21,506
68.7%
Local government worker
187
4.2%
1,926
6.2%
State government worker
119
2.7 %
1,891
6.0 %
Federal government worker
1,283
28.9%
3,747
12.0%
Self-employed
134
3.0%
2,096
6.7%
Unpaid family worker*
8
0.2 %
139
0.4 %
TOTAL
4,435
100.0%
31,305
100.0%
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data.
* Unpaid family workers are persons who worked without pay on a farm or in a business operated by a person to whom
they are related by blood or marriage. These are usually the children or the spouse of the owner of a business or farm.
2. INDUSTRY
The highest percentage of employed persons in Havelock work in the retail trade industry
(28 %). The public administration, educational services, and health service industries provide
occupations for many Havelock residents as well. See Table 11 for detailed information on
employment by industry.
TABLE 11
1990 Employed Persons 16 Years and Older By Industry
City of Havelock
Number
% of
Industry
Employed
Total
Agriculture, forestry, fisheries
28
1 %
Mining
0
0 %
Construction
182
4%
Manufacturing:
Nondurable goods
156
3 %
Durable goods
191
4 %
Transportation
174
4 %
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TABLE 11 (Continued)
Number
% of
Industry
Employed
Total
Communications & other public utilities
98
2 %
Wholesale trade
82
2 %
Retail trade
1,256
28%
Finance, insurance & real estate
201
5 %
Services:
Business & repair
196
4 %
Personal
189
4 %
Entertainment & recreation
93
2 %
Professional & related services:
Health
276
6 %
Educational
287
7 %
Other
242
6 %
Public administration
TOTAL
784 18 %
4,435 100 %
Note: Figures do not include persons employed at the Cherry Point MCAS.
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data.
3. INCOME
The 1990 mean household income for the City of Havelock was $27,374. This is slightly
lower than that of Craven County. Table 12 provides the mean household income for Havelock,
Craven County, and North Carolina.
TABLE 12
1990 Mean Household Income
City of Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina
Area Mean Income
City of Havelock $27,374
Craven County $30,811
North Carolina $33,242
Note: Figures do not include persons employed at the Cherry Point MCAS.
Source: 1990 U.S. Census Data.
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Table 13 indicates that the City of Havelock has a small portion of individuals that are
considered below the poverty level. Based on the number of persons enumerated for poverty
status in 1990, 10.5% were below the poverty level. Of that total, 12.6% were female. For
comparison, 13.6 % of Craven County's population was below the poverty level.
TABLE 13
1990 Poverty Status
City of Havelock and Craven County
City of Havelock Craven County
Total % of Total Total % of Total
Male 743 8.5 % 4,116 11 %
Female 1,107 12.6 % 6,469 16 %
TOTAL 1,840 10.5% 10,585 13.6%
DSource: 1990 U.S. Census Data.
4. MCAS CHERRY POINT IMPACT
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point exerts a considerable amount of economic
(� influence in the quad -county (Carteret, Craven, Jones, and Pamlico) region, as well as the State
J...r of North Carolina. Approximately $324,900,000 in salaries is paid to residents of Craven
County. Table 14 is a summary of the economic impact of MCAS Cherry Point to the state and
the quad -county region.
TABLE 14
1994 Economic Impact Summary
MCAS Cherry Point
Percent Percent
Total Total Spent Spent Total Spent Spent in
Expenditures in NC in NC Quad -County Quad -County
`j
Salaries
Military
$258,515,300
$258,515,300
100%
$252,957,200
98%
Civilian Appropriated
204,197,500
204,197,500
100%
186,723,200
91%
Civilian Nonappropriated
6,754,900
6,754,900
100%
6,493,400
96%
Purchasing and Contracting
149,890,900
89,937,500
60%
32,428,100
22%
Construction/Maintenance/Service
46,000,000
17,900,000
39%
7,191,000
16%
Electric/Telephone
15,300,000
15,056,800
98%
14,750,000
96%
Travel (Administrative/Training)
12,722,600
127,200
1 %
-0-
—
Training
1,766,500
893,100
51%
839,800
48%
Federal School Funds
2,283,200
2,283,200
100%
2,202,000
96%
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TABLE 14 (Continued)
Percent
Total Total Spent Spent Total Spent
Expenditures in NC in NC Quad -County
Percent U
Spent in
Quad -County
Health and Medical
Civilian Health & Medical
5,710,500
5,310,800
93%
2,284,200
40%
Program of the Uniform
Services (CHAMPUS)
Active Duty Inpatient Care
228,300
220,300
97%
212,700
93%
in Civilian Hospitals
Supplemental Care
264,500
261,900
99%
235,700
89%
Combined Federal Campaign
346,000
121,100
35%
110,700
32%
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society
620,100
620,100
100%
607,700
98%
Project Equal
600
600
100%
600
100%
TOTAL
$704,600,900
$602,200,300
85%
$507,036,300
72%
Source: 1994 Economic Impact, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC.
5. SUMMARY
The following provides a summary of significant economic data for Havelock:
-- Havelock has a 1990 unemployment total of 4%, which was slightly higher than
the unemployment for Craven County and North Carolina.
-- The retail trade industry is the leading industry in Havelock. Twenty-eight
percent (28 %) of employed persons work in this industry.
-- Approximately 90% of the 1990 population was above the poverty level status.
-- The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has considerable positive economic
impact on the Havelock area.
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D. EXISTING LAND USE
The 15A NCAC 7B planning requirements specify that existing land use shall be mapped
and analyzed, with particular attention given to:
-- significant land and water use compatibility problems;
— major problems that have resulted from unplanned development, and that have
implications for future land and water use;
-- an identification of areas experiencing or likely to experience changes in
predominant land uses including agricultural and forestry land being converted to
other uses.
This section of the land use plan responds to this requirement. In addition, the city's
current land use -related ordinances are reviewed and the effectiveness of the 1993 Land Use Plan
policies is assessed.
- There are 16,719 total acres within the City of Havelock and an additional 14,733 acres
included within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The city's acreage total includes the
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. The land use acreages are summarized in Table 15,
and depicted on the Existing Land Use map, Map 1.
Category
Residential
Single-family
Multi -family
Military housing
Mobile homes
Commercial and Services
Industrial
Government and Institutional
Cultural, Entertainment, and
Recreation
Transportation, Communications,
and Utilities
Croatan National Forest
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air
Station3
TABLE 15
City of Havelock
1995 Existing Land Use
City of Havelock
Acreage % of Total
ETJ
Acreage % of Total
2,337
14.0 %
636
4.3 %
312
1.9%
21
0.1 %
1,366
8.2%
0
0.0%
140
0.8 %
72
0.5 %
362
2.2 %
109
0.8 %
16
0.1%
40
0.3%
185
1.1 %
80
0.5 %
253
1.5%
31
0.2%
685
4.1 %
N/A'
--
0 0.0% 3,392
10,6402 63.6% 8,708
Vacant 423
Total 16,719
' N/A = not available. 2 Excluding military housing.
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
2.5 % 1.644
14,733
23.0 %
59.1 %
11.2%
3 Data including a breakdown of land
use and acreage at Cherry Point MCAS
is not available.
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In terms of acreage, the dominant land use within the City of Havelock is the Cherry
Point Marine Corps Air Station. Residential land use constitutes the largest non-military land
use. Within the ETJ, the largest land use is the Croatan National Forest. Within the city's
planning jurisdiction, the composition and distribution of land uses have been strongly influenced
by the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. In July, 1995, the Base Realignment and
Closure Commission announced that the F/A-18 Hornet jets from Cecil Field, Florida, would
not be relocated to Cherry Point. However, local government supports future expansion of the
base and anticipates that during the planning period other additional personnel will be coming
to Cherry Point. Therefore, discussions concerning the F/A-18 Hornet jets in terms of land use
issues, population projections, and infrastructure demands remain relevant as a high growth
scenario and have been left in this edition of the land use plan.
1. RESIDENTIAL
In 1990, there were 6,096 dwelling units located within the City of Havelock. These
included: 4,362 single-family site built structures, 479 mobile homes, and 1,231 multi -family
dwelling units. From 1990 to 1995, a total of 233 single-family building permits and 265 multi-
family building permits were issued. Thus, by 1995 the dwelling unit total had reached 6,594,
a five-year increase of 8%.
Since 1987, the majority of the city's residential construction has occurred in its eastern
areas along McCotter and Hollywood Boulevards and in the South Forest and Foxcroft
subdivisions. In the city's western end, development was concentrated in the Wolf Creek and
West Brooke subdivisions and the Stonebridge Landing development. These areas are generally
located on the existing land use map.
Since 1990, a total of 104 lots included in four major subdivisions have been approved
for development. These included the following:
1991 Mar-Stal Apartment Section III - 26 lots
1992 Village Park II - 22 lots
1995 Hills of Foxcroft Section III - 40 lots
1995 Christopher Downs Phase I - 16 lots
1995 Tyler Place - 60 lots
1995 Mar Beth - 50 lots
1995 Stone Bridge Landing - 19 lots
1995 Church Road - 16 lots
Because of the uncertainty surrounding the expansion of the Marine Corps Air Station,
residential construction activity had slowed during the mid-1990's.
Mobile homes comprise a large portion of the city's housing inventory and acreage. In
1995, there were approximately 479 mobile homes located on 97 acres. Many of these units
provide lower cost housing for military personnel and are expected to continue to comprise a
large percentage of the housing inventory.
Because of the location of the Croatan National Forest south and southwest of the city,
it is expected that residential development will increasingly spread to the north and northwest
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along the U.S. 70 corridor. This will stimulate a demand for the extension of city utilities. In
addition, this may stimulate annexation and expansion of the city's ETJ. If Cherry Point Marine
Corps Air Station is expanded to accommodate the 140 F/A-18 Hornet jets from Cecil Field, the
impact on residential development and the associated demand for standard affordable housing
will be substantial.
2. COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES
The commercial and services land use category includes 362 acres of land. From 1987
to 1993, this land use category only increased 18 acres. Since 1993, approximately six acres
have been added.
The city's commercial and service land uses are primarily stretched out along U.S. 70
through most of Havelock. There is not a traditional compact central business district. This
configuration encourages vehicular traffic and adds to congestion along U.S. 70. A secondary
area of commercial land use has developed at the N.C. 101/McCotter Boulevard intersection and
is spreading along portions of McCotter Boulevard.
In past land use plans, concern has been expressed over revitalization of the city's
commercial areas. As the age of the commercial structures increases and buildings deteriorate,
redevelopment will continue to be an issue. There is very little vacant land located along the
U.S. 70 corridor. Thus, new businesses desiring to locate in Havelock will be encouraged to
acquire developed properties and either renovate existing structures or replace them with new
structures.
Within the city's northwest ETJ, there has been very little commercial development. It
is expected to change as growth continues. Commercial development of the U.S. 70 corridor
north of the city will be encouraged by the lack of vacant property within the city suitable for
commercial development.
3. INDUSTRIAL
Within the City of Havelock, there are only 16 .acres of industrial land use. The
privately developed Havelock Industrial Park is located east of Havelock adjacent to N.C. 101.
The 80 acre park has two developed parcels, leaving approximately 72 acres available for
development. In the early 1990's, there were water pressure problems in the park. The city
corrected these problems by securing a community development economic development grant
in 1994 which funded the construction of a 400,000_gallon elevated water tank off N.C. 101 to
serve the park.
Within the ETJ, there are approximately 40 acres of industrial property. This property
is located on one site west of Havelock and adjacent to S.R. 1756.
The Craven County Economic Development Commission is actively and aggressively
recruiting new industry. It is expected that this effort will yield results. Care should be taken
to protect the park from conflicting land uses. Expansion of the city's industrial base is
important to decreasing economic dependency on the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station.

4. GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL
The government and institutional category includes 185 acres. This category primarily
includes the City of Havelock property and the Craven County Board of Education property
which includes seven school sites. (The Marine Corps Air Station property is categorized
separately.) At the time of plan preparation, the City of Havelock was considering construction
of a new municipal building and the Craven County Board of Education was considering
n construction of a new middle school. Other than the need for replacement/renovation, there
were no significant problems associated with the government and institutional land use category.
5. CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND RECREATION
This category includes public parks, churches, and private recreational and cultural
facilities. The public recreational facilities dominate this category and include all of the facilities
identified in Table 21, page I-52. An increase in the acreage included within this category is
expected with the construction of the Alfred A. Cunningham Museum. This facility will be
constructed on 67 acres of federal property opposite the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station
main gate. The museum will provide a history of Marine Corps aviation. There are no
significant problems in the cultural, entertainment, and recreation land use category.
6. CHERRY POINT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION
The Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station includes 11,987 acres within the City of
Havelock. This total acreage includes the 1,347 approximate acres utilized by military housing.
The Marine base was annexed into the city in 1979. While this annexation had little effect on
the Marine base, it did allow the city to extend its ETJ further to the northwest and west. This
�j action resulted in land use regulation being provided to areas not zoned by the county.
n 7. TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND UTILITIES
11 This category includes street and utility rights -of -way necessary to the provision of
infrastructure. Within the city, there are approximately 685 acres included in this category. The
right-of-way acreage within the ETJ has not been defined. The major issues in this category are:
-- Implementation of the City of Havelock thoroughfare plan.
-- Construction of bridges over Slocum Creek on both the east and west access
roads along Highway 70.
-- Expansion of Miller Boulevard to four lanes.
-- Extension of Greenfield Heights Boulevard.
-- Construction of a U.S. 70 City of Havelock bypass.
8. CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST
The Croatan National Forest occupies approximately 3,392 acres of land in the eastern
and southeastern areas of the city's ETJ. The existence of the national forest will prohibit
development of these areas. Thus, expansion of the city will be encouraged to occur to the
northwest along the U.S. 70 corridor and, to a lessor degree, east along N.C. 101.
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9. VACANT LAND
There are approximately 423 acres of vacant property remaining in the City of Havelock
and approximately 1,644 acres remaining within the ETJ. Approximately 127 acres of the
vacant land within the city and 81 acres within the ETJ are located within the 100 year
floodplain. Other vacant property may contain wetlands. Thus, approximately 296 acres or less
within the city and 1,563 acres within the ETJ may be available for development. Most of the
vacant land is adjacent to or surrounded by residential land uses. Very little of the vacant land
is located adjacent to U.S. 70.
10. EXISTING ORDINANCES AND LAND USE CONTROLS
The City of Havelock has maintained a "conservative" approach to land use planning and
regulations. The city supports planning through a full-time planning staff and active planning
board. The patterns of past and future development are greatly influenced by the Marine Corps
Air Station. Decisions regarding the expansion of the base have caused the residential market
to strengthen due to the influx of Marine personnel. These impacts are caused by the federal
government. The City of Havelock has no say in the development and/or growth of the base.
However, it should be noted that the city fully and wholeheartedly supports the expansion of the
facility.
The following provides a summary of the city's land use -related codes and ordinances.
1993 City of Havelock CAMA Land Use Plan Update
In 1993, the City of Havelock land use plan was prepared to satisfy the CAMA planning
requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 7B. The plan established policies addressing the areas of
resource protection, resource production and management, economic and community
development, public participation, and storm hazard mitigation. The 1993 policies are
summarized in the "Establishment of Land Use and Environmental Goals and Policies" section
of the plan. The policies are supportive of the
not exceed the state's minimum requirement.
1993 plan assessed existing land use -related
planning period.
15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards and do
In addition to the establishment of policies, the (�
issues and forecast trends through a ten-year
City of Havelock Subdivision Ordinance U
In 1989, the City of Havelock Board of Commissioners adopted and republished an
updated subdivision ordinance to replace the ordinance adopted in 1975. This ordinance is ��11
currently in the process of being updated and will be completed within the next year. The
following defines the purpose of the ordinance: 0
"The purpose of this ordinance is to establish procedures and standards for the
development and subdivision of land within the corporate limits and extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the city in order to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare
of the community. They are designed to lessen congestion in the streets and highways;
to further the orderly layout and use of land; to insure proper legal description and n
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proper monumenting of subdivision land; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other
dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid
undue concentration of population; to facilitate adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks, playgrounds, and other public requirements; to facilitate
the further resubdivision of larger tracts into smaller parcels of land; and to help conserve
and protect the physical and economic resources of the city and its environs."
N.C. State Building Code
Chapter 4 of the City of Havelock Code provides regulatory authority for enforcement
of the state building codes. The chapter is adopted pursuant to authority granted by North
Carolina General Statutes Section 160A-411.
The minimum use standards, provisions and requirements for safe and stable design,
methods of construction, and usage of materials in buildings and structures erected, enlarged,
altered, repaired, moved, converted to other uses, or demolished, and the equipment,
maintenance, use, and occupancy of all buildings and structures in the city and its extraterritorial
area, are regulated in accordance with the terms of the North Carolina State Building Code.
FloodDamage Prevention Ordinance
Havelock adopted a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance in 1987. The ordinance was
updated in 1993 and has the following purpose and objectives:
Purpose: "It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public
health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and
private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by
_-,provisions designed to:
(1) Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health,
safety and property due to water or erosion hazards, or
which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood
heights or velocities;
(2) Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities
which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage
at the time of initial construction;
(3) Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream
channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved
in the accommodation of flood waters;
(4) Control filling, grading, dredging, and other development
which may increase erosion or flood damage; and,
(5) Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which
will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase
flood hazards to other lands.
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Objectives: The objectives of this chapter are:
(1) To protect human life and health;
(2) To minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood
control projects;
(3) To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts
associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the
expense of the general public;
(4) To minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such
as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines,
streets and bridges located in floodplains;
(6) To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the
sound use and development of flood prone areas in such a
manner as to minimize flood blight areas; and,
(7) To ensure that potential home buyers are notified that
property is in a flood area. "
The city building inspector is designated as the administrator and penalties for violation
of the regulations are established. The FEMA flood insurance program is in effect throughout
the county.
Hurricane Evacuation, Hazard Mitigation, and Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan, 1984
Adopted in 1984 and updated in 1993, this document was prepared with funding from
the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. The purpose of the study was to assess
the risk factors affecting the county in the event of a hurricane or other major storm. Policies
designed to lessen the damaging effects of such a storm were adopted. Evacuation and
rebuilding procedures are included.
Public and Private Wastewater Disposal
The City of Havelock's public and private wastewater disposal systems are regulated by
the water and sewer chapter of the city codes. The city aggressively pursues the policy that
central water and sewerage service should be provided to all areas in their jurisdiction.
Transportation Improvement Program
The North Carolina Department of Transportation prepares and annually updates a ten-
year schedule of highway and road improvements. The program includes major improvements
which will have an impact on the City of Havelock.
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aThoroughfare Plan
In 1993, the thoroughfare plan for Havelock was revised and adopted. The purpose of
the plan is to re-examine the present and future transportation needs of the city.
0 Mobile Homes
In 1985, the zoning ordinance of Havelock was amended to include regulations and
controls for the placement of mobile homes and mobile home parks in the city limits.
Erosion Control
The enforcement of the N.C. Sedimentation Erosion Control Act requirements within
Havelock's planning area is carried out by the N.C. Department of Environment, Health &
Natural Resources (DEHNR) and the city's Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. The
DEHNR is responsible for issuing permits.
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1994 Strategic Plan
In 1994, the City of Havelock prepared and adopted the Strategic Plan. The purpose of
this plan is to help the city to clarify future direction and establish priorities for the needs of the
future growth of Havelock. The plan includes specific goals and strategies based on each of the
following key issues: economy and local economic development; land use, drainage, housing,
and public facilities; transportation and infrastructure; schools, health care, and special interest;
and city services, departments, and public safety. These goals and strategies are the vehicles
in which the plan is implemented.
Land and Resource Management Plan, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests, 1986-
,'
2000
The National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan was developed to direct the
management of the Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests. The goal of the Plan is to provide
a management program reflective of a mixture of management activities that allow use and
protection of the forest resources; fulfill legislative requirements; and address local, regional,
and national issues and concerns. This plan was completed in 1986 and has been determined
to be out-of-date by the U.S. Forest Service. The Forest Service is currently in the process of
revising the plan with a draft expected to be completed in 1997.
E. LAND AND WATER USE COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS
The City of Havelock has some significant land use compatibility problems. These
problems have increased during the early 1990's and are expected to continue to be issues during
the planning period. This will be especially true if the full Cherry Point Marine Corps Air
Station expansion occurs through the addition of the Cecil Field aircraft and personnel. This
section primarily discusses the land use related issues. The city's infrastructure needs are
discussed in detail in the development constraints section of this plan. The following
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summarizes the major land use compatibility issues within Havelock's planning jurisdiction.
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-- Development within . the CAMA areas of environmental concern as defined by
15A NCAC 7H must meet or exceed the minimum state standards. (�
-- Development proposals in the vicinity of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air IJ
Station and the Croatan National Forest should be coordinated with the
appropriate federal authorities.
-- Strip commercialization is occurring along U.S. 70 west of Havelock. (�
-- "404" wetland areas and associated federal regulations present obstacles to U
development. In addition, development may damage valuable "404" wetland
areas.
-- Expansion of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station by the relocation of the
Cecil Field aircraft will place huge demands on the City of Havelock for D municipal services and on the private sector for the provision of goods, services,
and adequate affordable housing.
-- While the City of Havelock fully supports the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air
Station, the aircraft operations will continue to have a negative noise impact on
the city and its ETJ.
-- The strip development of property along U.S. 70 will continue to contribute to
traffic congestion.
UNPLANNED DEVELOPMENT
The major problem within Havelock resulting from unplanned development has been the
strip commercialization of the U.S. 70 corridor. It will be difficult, if not impossible, to remedy
this problem. Construction of a U.S. 70 bypass will aid in reducing congestion, especially
during the summer tourist season. However, as development continues within the city's
planning jurisdiction, traffic will increase and further burden the U.S. 70 corridor.
In years past, the construction of residences within high noise zones and areas with high
crash potential occurred. However, through cooperative efforts between the city and the
military, successful planning has separated new housing areas and other sensitive land uses from
primary aircraft flight zones and high noise areas. The city has acted to develop compatible land
uses, including an industrial park.
Significant problems resulting from unplanned industrial development are not anticipated.
Craven County has an aggressive and effective industrial recruitment program. Industrial
development will be encouraged to locate in the Havelock Industrial Park. Through 1995, there
were no significant land use compatibility problems between industrial and non -industrial land
uses resulting from unplanned development.
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2. CHANGE IN PREDOMINANT LAND USES
Expansion of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station could have a dramatic impact
on Havelock and its planning jurisdiction. These demands will be discussed in Section III:
Projected Economic Development Trends and Related Land Use Issues. Undoubtedly, the
expansion would result in significant increases in both residential and commercial land uses.
The construction of a U.S. 70 bypass west of Havelock would stimulate development in
the ETJ west of Havelock. This development should be closely monitored and not allowed to
interfere with the traffic carrying capacity of the bypass.
It is anticipated that development of the U.S. 70 corridor northwest of the city will
continue. It is uncertain whether or not Craven County will adopt zoning to protect the corridor.
The city may seek expansion of its ETJ to the northwest either through annexation or negotiation
with the county. Protection of this valuable transportation corridor is a major issue facing both
the City of Havelock and Craven County.
3. SUMMARY
This summary highlights the land use issues and problems being experienced by the City
of Havelock. It is emphasized that this is only a summary. This plan must be read in its
entirety to fully appreciate the complexity of the issues confronting the City of Havelock.
The major land use issues confronting the city have been identified through the city's
strategic planning process and during the development of this plan. The land use issues that
must be addressed in the planning process include but are not necessarily limited to the
following:
-- Implementation of the City of Havelock Thoroughfare Plan.
-- Revitalization of the U.S. 70 corridor business district.
-- Establish an annexation policy.
-- Evaluate the possibility of expanding the Havelock extraterritorial jurisdiction.
-- Implement the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
— Improvement of recreational facilities.
-- Construction of a new city hall by the year 2000.
-- Upgrade or replacement of the city's sewage treatment plant.
-- Construction of bridges over Slocum Creek on both the east and west access
roads along Highway 70.
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-- Expansion of Miller Boulevard to four lanes.
-- Extension of Greenfield Heights Boulevard.
-- Expansion of school system facilities.
If the full Cherry Point expansion occurs as the result of new jobs at the Naval Aviation
Depot and the relocation of 140 F/A-18 Hornet jets from Cecil Field, Florida, with supporting
personnel, a total of approximately 14,400 military and civilian personnel and dependents may
relocate to the area. Obviously, this will have a tremendous impact on the City of Havelock.
If the expansion occurs, the following land use concerns will have to be addressed:
-- Land Use/AICUZ Noise Impact from Military Aircraft Operations
-- Regional Economic Impact - short and long term
-- Regional Local Government Costs to Support Growth
-- Housing - availability/cost of existing housing stock
-- Construction of new government housing
-- Recreation
-- Airspace - training routes, capacity of existing Restricted Areas
-- Medical/Emergency Services
-- Transportation - traffic, public transportation, bike/pedestrian traffic
-- Air Quality
-- Infrastructure Demand
Electricity
Water
Wastewater
Solid Waste
Stormwater
— New Outlying Landing Field site(s)
-- Range Utilization
-- Educational Facilities
-- Child Care Facilities
4. EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 1993 LAND USE PLAN AND POLICIES
The policies included in the 1993 land use plan supported enforcement of the 15A NCAC
7H minimum use standards. However, most of the policies were generally worded and not
specifically linked to the state's minimum use standards. Because of the brief time that has
elapsed since certification of the plan on March 24, 1994, it is difficult to judge the effectiveness
of the policies. However, the city's staff and Planning Board has expressed the need to have
more definitive policy statements.
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F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY
1. TOPOGRAPHY/GEOLOGY AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES
The Neuse and Trent Rivers drain into Craven County. The flow in both rivers and their
tributaries is sluggish. Generally, the county slopes to the southeast. Elevations range from 63
feet above sea level at Dover to five feet above sea level in the marshes and floodplains located
in the central and southeastern sections of the county.
Havelock has minor areas containing slopes of 12% or greater. These are isolated areas
near Slocum . Creek, Hancock Creek, and the east and west prongs of Slocum Creek.
Development of these areas will be monitored through building permit and sedimentation control
plan reviews by the Department of Planning and Inspections.
Thousands of feet of sedimentary deposits underlie the county. The upper portions of
these deposits contain aquifers which supply the county's wells. The surfcial' aquifer extends
down from the water table to a maximum depth of about 60 feet. It is thicker in the southern
areas of the county. In the early development of the county, this aquifer provided the main
source of small domestic water supplies.
Havelock obtains its potable water from the Castle Hayne Aquifer Formation, with wells
and treatmenrplants at Lynnwayne Circle and Brown Boulevard. Protection from development
which would result in groundwater contamination, and expansion of the city's public water
system are concerns of the Board of Commissioners and Planning Board.
2. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) were prepared for Havelock in 1987 by the Federal
(j Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The 100-year flood serves as the base flood for the
�..j purpose of floodplain management. The city administers its own flood insurance program in
concert with FEMA. The 100-year flood line represents the level that water would reach or
"rise to" during a flood that may be expected to occur on the average of once during a 100-year
period. Thus, there is a 1 % chance of a 100-year flood occurring during any one year.
The flood insurance maps do not reflect localized flooding problem areas caused by rain
storms, poor drainage, drainage obstructions, and level terrain. The Department of Planning
and Inspections is responsible for enforcement of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
adopted in June, 1991. This ordinance regulates fill and building activities within the floodplain.
Map 2 indicates areas affected by a 100-year flood.
Storm surge affects Slocum Creek, the southwest prong of Slocum Creek, and Hancock
Creek; riverine flooding from heavy rainfall occurs on the east prong of Slocum Creek and the
tributary Joe's Branch, the southwest prong of Slocum Creek, and Tucker Creek.
Overdevelopment in these areas may be costly to existing or future development.
' Surficial: groundwaters which are at or just below the surface.
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Storm surge also causes flooding in the Havelock area. This type of flooding is the result
of hurricanes. In 1986, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepared maps of coastal North
Carolina which delineated storm surge flooding. The maps were prepared using a computer base
model named SLOSH, Sea Lake Overlaid Surge from Hurricanes. The model plots hurricane -
related flooding which may result from a number of characteristics including wind speed, wind
direction, time tide, etc. The following defines the five storm surge categories:
Category 1. Winds of 74 to 95 miles per hour. Damage primarily to shrubbery, trees, foliage,
and unanchored mobile homes. No appreciable wind damage to other structures. Some damage
to poorly constructed signs. Storm surge possibly 4 to 5 feet above normal. Low-lying roads
inundated, minor pier damage, some small craft in exposed anchorage torn from moorings.
Category 2. Winds of 96 to 110 miles per hour. Considerable damage to shrubbery and tree
foliage; some trees blown down. Major damage to exposed mobile homes. Extensive damage
to poorly constructed signs. Some damage to roofing materials of buildings; some window and
door damage. No major wind damage to buildings. Storm surge possibly 6 to 8 feet above
normal: Coastal roads and low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 2 to 4 hours before
arrival of hurricane center. Considerable damage to piers. Marinas flooded. Small craft in
unprotected anchorages torn from moorings. Evacuation of some shoreline residences and
low-lying island areas required.
Category 3. Winds of 111 to 130 miles per hour. Foliage torn from trees; large trees blown
down. Practically all poorly constructed signs blown down. Some damage to roofing materials
of buildings; some window and door damage. Some structural damage to small buildings.
Mobile homes destroyed. Storm surge possibly 9 to 12 feet above normal. Serious flooding at
coast and many smaller structures near coast destroyed; larger structures near coast damaged by
battering waves and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5
hours before hurricane center arrives.
Category 4. Winds of 131 to 155 miles per hour. Shrubs and trees blown down; all signs down.
Extensive damage to roofing materials, windows, and doors. Complete failure of roofs on many
small residences. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Storm surge possibly 13 to 18 feet
above normal. Major damage to lower floors of structures near shore due to flooding and
battering by waves and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to
5 hours before hurricane center arrives. Major erosion of beaches.
Category 5. Winds greater than 155 miles per hour. Shrubs and trees blown down; considerable
damage to roofs of buildings; all signs down. Very severe and extensive damage to windows and
doors. Complete failure of roofs on many residences and industrial buildings. Extensive
shattering of glass in windows and doors. Some complete building failures. Small buildings
overturned or blown away. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Storm surge possibly greater
than 18 feet above normal. Major damage to lower floors of all structures less than 15 feet above
sea level. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5 hours before hurricane
U center arrives.
n Map 3 indicates the areas in Havelock which may be affected by hurricane -generated
(� storm surge.
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3. SOILS
OThe U.S. Soil Conservation Service has identified 26 different soil series which are
located in the Havelock area. Most of the soil types have exhibited severe restrictions for septic
tanks because of wetness hazards or high groundwater levels. The soils located in the Havelock
Darea are identified on Map 4, and their characteristics are summarized in Table 16.
Nine of the 13 soil series found in Havelock's ETJ exhibit limitations for septic tank
usage or seepage problems. These limitations pose major concerns for residents of the ETJ who
must rely on the use of septic tanks. There is a city-wide sewer system to contend with the
n limitations of the soils within the city limits.
It is significant that ten of the soil series in Havelock are hydric soils. These include:
n Croatan, Leaf, Lenoir, Masontown, Muckalee, Pantego, Rains, Rains -Urban, Torhunta, and
u Torhunta-Urban. A hydric soil is one which is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough
during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part. (Anaerobic: a
Q situation in which molecular oxygen is absent from the environment.) These soils may meet the
definition of 404 wetland areas and require permitting by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prior
to any disturbance.
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TABLE 16
City of Havelock
Soil Series Characteristics
Depth to
Flooding
Map
Seasonal High
Frequency
Symbol
Soil Series
Slope
Water Table (ft.)
(surface)
Dwellings
Streets & Roads
Septic Tanks
AuB
Autryville loamy sand
0-6%
>5
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
seepage
BrB
Bragg
0-8%
>6
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
CrB
Craven silt loam
14%
2-3
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
CnB
Conetoe loamy sand
0-5%
>6
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
moderate wetness,
seepage
CT
Croatan muck
<2%
0-1
rare
severe, low strength,
severe wetness, low
severe wetness, peres
floods, wetness
strength
slowly
GoA
Goldsboro loamy fine sand
0-2%
2-3
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
GuA
Goldsboro -Urban land
0-2%
2-3
rare
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
complex
La
Leaf silt loam
<2%
0.5-1.5
rare
severe wetness, very
severe wetness, very
severe wetness, very
slow permeability
slow permeability
slow permeability
Lc
Lynchburg -Urban land
0-2%
1-1.5
--
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
complex
Le
Lenoir silt loam
0-2%
1-2
—
severe wetness, slow
severe wetness, slow
severe wetness, slow
permeability
permeability
permeability
Ly
Lynchburg fine sandy
<2%
1-1.5
none
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
loam
MM
Masontown mucky fine
<2%
0-1.5
freq.
severe wetness,
severe wetness,
severe wetness, flooding
sandy loam & Muckalee
flooding
flooding
sandy loam
NoA
Norfolk loamy fine sand
0-2%
4-6
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
moderate wetness,
seepage
NoB
Norfolk loamy fine sand
2-6%
4-6
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
moderate wetness,
seepage
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TABLE 16 (Continued)
Map
Symbol
Soil Series
Slope
Depth to
Seasonal High
Water Table (ft.)
Flooding
Frequency
(surface)
Dwellings
Streets & Roads
Septic Tanks
NuB
Norfolk -Urban land
0-6%
4-6
none
moderate wetness
moderate wetness
moderate wetness,
complex
seepage
ON
Onslow loamy sand
0-3%
1.5-3
rare
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
Pa
Pantego fine sandy loam
0-2%
0-1
rare
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
Ra
Rains fine sandy loam
<2%
0-1
rare
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
Rc
Rains -Urban land complex
0-2%
0-1
rare
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
Se
Seabrook loamy sand
0-2%
24
rare
severe wetness, seepage
severe wetness
severe wetness, seepage
SuD
Suffock loamy sand
10-30%
>6
none
slope limits
slope limits
slope limits
Tc
Torhunta-Urban land
0-2%
0-1
rare
severe wetness
severe wetness
severe wetness
complex
To
Torhunta fine sandy loam
0-2%
0-1
rare
severe wetness,
severe wetness,
severe wetness, ponding
ponding
ponding
TuB
Tarboro -Urban land
0-6%
>6
none
moderate wetness,
moderate wetness,
moderate wetness,
complex
caving
caving
caving, seepage
Ud
Udorthents loamy
14%
variable
none
not suitable
not suitable
not suitable
Ur
Urban land
0-2%
--
--
surface runoff
surface runoff
surface runoff
Source: U.S. Soil Conservation Service.
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4. ESTUARINE HIGH EROSION RATE AREAS
Eroding shorelines in Havelock are common. The Shoreline Erosion Inventory. North
Carolina, published in 1975 by the USDA Soil Conservation Service, continues to provide the
most recent shoreline erosion data. Estuarine erosion rates were determined for eight "reaches"
along the Neuse River shoreline using aerial photographs covering 32 years. The Neuse River
average annual erosion rate for Craven County was determined to be 3.8 feet per year, which
was next to the highest rate among all 15 counties in the study. Table 17 provides data on each
of the "reaches" that affect the Havelock area. Map 5 shows general locations for the estuarine
erosion areas and the water classifications in Havelock .
TABLE 17
City of Havelock
Estuarine Erosion Areas
Reach No. 3
Average width lost to erosion 147.1 feet
Average height of bank
20.3 feet
Length of shoreline eroding
7.6 miles
Length of shoreline accreting
0 miles
Total length of shoreline
7.6 miles
Reach No. 4
Average width lost to erosion
175.0 feet
Average height of bank
11.1 feet
Length of shoreline eroding
10.5 miles
Length of shoreline accreting
0 miles
Total length of shoreline
10.5 miles
Source: Shoreline Erosion Inventory, North Carolina, USDA Soil Conservation Service,
Raleigh, NC, October, 1975.
5. SURFACE WATER
In August, 1992, the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan of the Albemarle -
Pamlico Estuarine Study was published. This was a study of the entire drainage. basin for the
Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds except for the portion of the Roanoke River basin that lies above
the Lake Gaston Dam and the White Oak southwestern subbasin. The study area included
Craven County and the Neuse River.
The study cites general decline of surface water quality within the Albemarle and Pamlico
basins over the last 43-year period covered by the study, 1945 to 1988. During that period the
Neuse River experienced: 41 % increase in agricultural runoff; 12 % increase in nonpoint sources
of pollution; 9% increase in minor non -municipal wastewater treatment plants; 30% increase in
sediment; and 10 % increase in low dissolved oxygen. The following concerns were cited:
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MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, THROUGH FUNDS
PROVIDED BY THE COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED,
WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF
OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND
ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.
CITY OF HAVELOCK
NORTH CAROLINA
%TER CLASSIFICATIONS
UARINE EROSION AREAS
MAP 5
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ZITORIAL LINE
VATERS
VATERS
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'ENSITIVE WATERS
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Concern I: Excessive nutrient loading -- nuisance algai blooms and other deleterious
effects.
Concern IL Degradation of groundwater and surface water quality -- increased turbidity,
decreased transparency, increased sedimentation, alteration of salinity, contamination
with other toxicants, and low dissolved oxygen.
Concern III: Bacterial contamination -- closure of waters to the harvest of shellfish.
Concern IV: Cumulative impacts on water quality and biological degradation.
With respect to the Neuse River, the study mentioned two particular areas of concern.
First, algai blooms often cause foul smells and other poor aesthetic values in some tributaries
of the Neuse River. Secondly, high concentrations of metals have occurred in parts of the Neuse
River. The surface water quality in Havelock's area rivers and tributaries is declining.
6. SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 12%
The City of Havelock contains only minor areas with slopes of 12% or greater. These
are isolated areas near Slocum Creek, Hancock Creek, and the east and west prongs of Slocum
Creek. Development of these areas will be monitored through building permits and
sedimentation control plan reviews.
7. MANMADE HAZARDS
The primary manmade hazards located within the city are related to aircraft noise from
the Cherry Point Military Base and transport of hazardous materials via the Atlantic and East
Carolina Railroad. Expansion of the air station would impact the current level of noise. Growth
and development of property adjacent to the base will be monitored as Cherry Point expands.
The City of Havelock Zoning Ordinance regulates development in the AICUZ compatible use
zones. Occasionally hazardous materials, such as jet fuel, are transported by rail through the
City of Havelock to the North Carolina State Port at Morehead City. In addition to these
hazards, there are underground storage tanks scattered throughout Havelock's planning
jurisdiction.
8. FRAGILE AREAS
Fragile areas are areas which could easily be damaged or destroyed by .inappropriate,
unplanned, or poorly planned development. These areas include both Areas of Environmental
Concern (AEC's) and other natural resource fragile areas, as shown on Map 6. The following
discusses each fragile area category that is found in the Havelock area..
a) Coastal Wetlands
Coastal wetlands are defined as salt marshes regularly or irregularly flooded by tides,
including wind tides, provided this shall not include hurricane or tropical storm tides. These
areas contains some, but not necessarily all of the following marsh plant species: Cordgrass,
Black Needlerush, Glasswort, Salt Grass, Sea Lavendar, Bulrush, Saw Grass, Cat -tail, Salt
Meadow Grass, and Salt Reed Grass. The coastal wetlands are vital to the complex food chain
found in estuaries. They provide marine nursery areas and are essential to a sound commercial
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PROVIDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. THROUGH FUNDS
PROVIDED BY THE COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972. AS AMENDED,
WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF
OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND
ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.
CITY OF HAVELOCK
NORTH CAROLINA
AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN.
AND OTHER FRAGILE AREAS
MAP 6
LEGEND
See Note 4 404 WETLAND AREAS
See Note 3 COASTAL WETLANDS
See Note 1 ESTUARINE WATERS
See Note 2 ESTUARINE SHORELINE
See Note 1 PUBLIC TRUST AREAS
\ INLAND PRIMARY NURSERY AREAS
NOTES
1. ALL WATERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE
CITY OF HAVELOCK ARE EITHER ESTUARINE
WATERS OR PUBLIC TRUST AREAS AS DEFINED
IN 15A NCAC 71-1.0206 ESTUARINE WATERS AND
.0207 PUBLIC TRUS TAREAS.
2. ALL AREAS LYING 0.75- LANDWARD OF THE MEAN
HIGH WATER LEVEL OF ESTUARINE WATERS ARE
CLASSIFIED AS ESTUARINE SHORELINES.
BECAUSE OF MAP SCALE. THESEAREAS CANNOT
BE ACCURATELY MAPPED. PREC:SE LOCATIONS
MUST BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD THROUGH
CAMA REVIEW AND PERMIT APPROVAL
3. COASTAL WETLAND AREAS EXIST IN THE CITY
OF HAVELOCK. BECAUSE OF MAP SCALE.
COASTAL WETLAND AREAS MUST BE
DETERMINED THROUGH ON -SITE ANALYSIS.
4. 404 JURISDICTION DETERMINATIONS CAN ONLY
BE MADE BY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERSONNEL
THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ON -SITE ANALYSIS.
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fishing industry. . Coastal wetlands also serve as barriers against flood
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erosion between the estuary and uplands. Significant coastal wetlands
I, shorelines of the Neuse River and Slocum, Hancock, and Tucker Creeks.
b) Estuarine Waters
damage and control
are found along the
Estuarine waters are generally brackish waters found in coastal estuaries and bays. The
boundary lines between inland and coastal fishing waters are set forth in an agreement adopted
by the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, and are provided in the most current revision of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries
Regulations for Coastal Waters, codified at 15A NCAC 3Q-0200. The estuarine waters are
among the most productive natural environments of Craven County. These waters support the
valuable commercial and sports fisheries of the coastal area which are comprised of estuarine
dependent species. The primary estuarine waters in the Havelock area are limited to the Neuse
River.
c) Estuarine Shorelines
Estuarine shorelines are non -ocean shorelines that are especially vulnerable to erosion,
flooding, or other adverse effects of wind and water. These areas are intimately connected to
the estuary. The estuarine shoreline area extends from the mean high water level or normal
water level along the estuaries, sounds, bays, and brackish waters for a distance of 75 feet
landward. Development within the estuarine shoreline influences the quality of estuarine life and
is subject to the damaging processes of shorefront erosion and flooding. Estuarine shorelines
in Havelock are generally of the wooded type and are limited to the shorelines of the Neuse
River.
d) Public Trust Areas
Public trust areas are all waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the lands thereunder from the
mean high water mark to the seaward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural bodies of water
subject to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean high water mark; all
navigable natural bodies of water and lands thereunder to the mean high water level or mean
water level as the case may be, except privately -owned lakes to which the public has no right
of access; all water in artificially created bodies of water containing significant public fishing
resources or other public resources which are accessible to the public by navigation; and all
waters in artificially created bodies of water in which the public has acquired rights by
prescription, custom, usage, dedication, or any other means.
D The public trust areas support valuable commercial and sports fisheries, have aesthetic
value, and are important resources for economic development. Public trust areas located in
Havelock are the Neuse River, Slocum Creek, Tucker Creek, and Hancock Creek.
a e) 404 Wetlands
a The most significant fragile areas in Havelock are the 404 wetlands areas. These areas
are covered by water or have water-logged soils for long periods during the growing season.
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Plants growing in wetlands are capable of living in soils lacking oxygen for at least part of the
growing season. Wetlands in the Havelock area include freshwater marshes, savannahs,
pocosins, and seasonal wetlands.
Freshwater marshes are areas of standing fresh water nearly year-round. They are
typically behind beaver dams and where streams enter ponds and reservoirs. Water lilies,
duckweed, dewberries, alligator weeds, cat -tails, and a variety of bulrushes and sedges are types
of plants found in freshwater marshes.
Savannahs are grassy, herb -rich, flat lands with a sparse cover of mostly longleaf pine
trees. Their open and parklike terrain makes them relatively easy to walk through and their
mineral soils are very fertile. The longleaf pine, toothache grass, Carolina dropseed, meadow
beauty, and coreppis are types of plants found in a savannah.
Pocosins are vast areas that are densely vegetated with a low growing jungle of evergreen
shrubs and vines under a few stunted pond pines. The soil is organic and acidic. These areas
are mostly adjacent to savannahs. A pocosin supports the following types of plants: pond
cypress, loblolly bay, gallberry, pod pine, red bay, titi, fetterbush, sphagnum moss, and Virginia
chain fern.
A seasonal wetland area is generally a small depression that is wet for only a limited time
and whose plants and animal inhabitants are adapted to the fluctuating water levels. They
include floodplain pools, sinkhole ponds, depression meadows, interdunal ponds, clay -based
Carolina bays and even some manmade wetlands, failed farm ponds, borrow pits, and road -
dammed pools. They contain the largest variety of plants.
f) Natural Resource Fragile Areas
Natural resource fragile areas are generally recognized to be of educational, scientific,
or cultural value because of the natural features of the particular site. There are fragile natural
areas within the Croatan National Forest and in the hardwood swamps of Slocum Creek and
Hancock Creek. Within these areas, three threatened or endangered animal species have been
identified: the red cockaded woodpecker, the American alligator, and the Neuse River
waterdog.
g) Historic and Archaeological Sites
Based on the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Division of Archives and
History files, there are several sites located in the immediate vicinity of the City of Havelock.
However, all appear to lie within the boundaries of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station.
Therefore, those sites are under the planning and management authority of the United States
Marine Corps.
Based on the hydrological, topographic, and overall historical context of the Havelock
area, there is a high probability that historic and prehistoric archaeological sites exist within the
land use planning area, some of which may be significant (i.e., eligible for inclusion in the
National Register of Historic Places). Therefore, the Department of Archives and History
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recommends that the city adopt appropriate planning procedures for considering the potential
impact of proposed development on archaeological and historical sites.
h) Maritime Forests
There are no maritime forest areas located in Havelock.
i) Other Fragile Areas
There are no ocean dunes, ocean beaches/shorelines, inlet hazard areas, natural resource
areas, complex natural areas, or unique geologic formations located in Havelock.
9. AREAS OF RESOURCE POTENTIAL
a) Agricultural and Forestlands
Approximately five percent of the total land in the city limits and the extraterritorial
jurisdiction is classified for rural use. This land is either vacant farm land, undeveloped
properties, or scattered developments with or without city services.
b) Valuable Mineral Resources
The City of Havelock contains no deposits of sufficient size for commercial mining
operations.
ac) Public Forests
The City of Havelock borders the Croatan National Forest. This forest offers the most
a coastal environment of any national forest located in the eastern United States. Excellent
opportunities exist for camping, hiking, swimming, boating, hunting, and fishing. In addition,
the forest includes extensive 404 wetland areas.
Dd) Public Parks
a The Parks and Recreation Department maintains 14 public parks (four of which are five
acres or larger). One of the parks owned by the city is a 50-acre recreation complex with
concession stands, ballfields, tennis courts, picnic and storage facilities, exercise trail, and
playground equipment. There are no major regional park facilities located within Havelock's
planning jurisdiction.
De) Public Gamelands
Other than the Croatan National Forest, there are no public gamelands located in the
aHavelock area.
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f) Private Wildlife Sanctuaries
There are no regionally or locally significant private wildlife sanctuaries located in
Havelock or Craven County. However, it should be noted that three threatened or endangered
animals have been identified in the Havelock area.
g) Marine Resources
The most significant marine resource areas in Havelock are the primary nursery areas
designated by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission along Slocum and Tucker Creeks. These
areas contain finfish and shellfish species that are dependent on abundant organisms within the
nearby coastal wetlands.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management assigns water quality
classifications to all waters of the State of North Carolina. The classifications are based upon
the existing or contemplated best usage of the various streams and segments of streams within
a basin, as determined through studies, evaluations, and comments received at public hearings.
The classifications for tidal salt waters are as follows:
Class SA: shellfishing for market purposes and any other usage specified by the
"SB" and "SC" classification;
Class SB: primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "SC"
classification;
Class SC: fish and wildlife propagation, secondary recreation, and other uses
requiring waters of lower quality.
Supplemental classifications are sometimes added by DEM to the primary classifications
to provide additional protection to waters with special uses or values. The waters of Slocum,
Tucker, Hancock, and Cahoogue Creeks have been classified as SC Nutrient Sensitive Waters
(NSW). The NSW classification has been assigned to waters needing additional nutrient
management due. to their being subject to excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic
vegetation.
Map 5 provides a general delineation of the water classifications.
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G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. WATER SUPPLY
The City of Havelock's water treatment system serves 3,600 residential and 250 business
acustomers. The current system has a 1.8 million gallon storage capability, with approximately
0.8 million gallons surplus storage, and 50 miles of water lines. The system is presently
pumping an average of 1.2 million gallons per day. The system has a 2.2 million gallons per
day pumping capacity. There are no deficiencies or pressure problems. However, residents and
businesses in the ETJ are not served by Havelock's water system.
2. WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
a The residents of Havelock rely on a city-wide wastewater system for sewage disposal.
This system consists of approximately 50 miles of sewer lines with 17 pumping stations. Most
of the system has been in place for 20 to 30 years. The 15-inch main trunk line into the
treatment plant was sliplined in 1993, as was the 12-inch line running adjacent to the upper east
prong of Slocum Creek.
a The city's current wastewater treatment plant has a permitted capacity of 1.5 million
gallons per day and provides advanced treatment for approximately 9,100 persons. However,
due to more stringent requirements established by the current NPDES permit, and an increasing
(� population from Cherry Point USMC Air Station, the city's wastewater treatment plant must be
La improved and expanded.
_ 3. STORM DRAINAGE
The City of Havelock experiences occasional flooding and runoff from heavy rains. In
(� order to help reduce potential flooding, McCotter Creek requires annual maintenance.
�.! Otherwise, there are no serious storm drainage problems.
0 . 4. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
The City of Havelock only handles yard trimmings, used furniture, and used appliances.
A contract was established with the Craven County landfill and a private hauler (ARS) to take
care of all other solid waste. The city deposits the furniture and appliances at a transfer station
located between Havelock and New Bern, and deposits the yard trimmings at a composting site
ain New Bern.
The Craven County landfill, which had an unrestricted permit life, was officially closed
in October, 1993. This was a RCRA-imposed deadline, after which there would be substantial
liability for solid waste dumped at that site. The interim regional landfill, which is physically
adjacent to the closed landfill, has a 4- to 5-year life expectancy, and will be utilized by
Havelock as well as Pamlico, Carteret, and Craven counties. During the planning period, the
Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority will expand the landfill, while continuing
a to explore available options. The Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is a
board of officials from areas under contract with the Craven County landfill.
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Waste generated at MCAS Cherry Point is transported to the Craven County landfill and
accounts for approximately 9 percent of Craven County's total solid wastes.
5. TRANSPORTATION
a. Roads
Map 7 outlines average daily traffic (ADT) counts compiled by the North Carolina
Department of Transportation for 1994 in Havelock. The map indicates that ADT volume on
U.S. 70 just south of the U.S. 70 and Cunningham Drive intersection is the highest in
Havelock's planning area. An average of 33,600 cars traveled that section of the highway. This
is lower than the 1993 count of 36,100 for the same area. Other particularly high volume areas
are U.S. 70 just north of the U.S. 70 and N.C. 101 intersection (33,400), and U.S. 70 just south
of the U.S. 70 and Church Road intersection (25,500). The 1993 counts for these areas were
33,500 and 23,300, respectively. U.S. 70 is not only the main route between Havelock and
New Bern, but is also part of a major transportation corridor from the Atlantic Coast to Raleigh.
All major collector streets are state -maintained roads. Following is a list of those roads.
Cunningham Boulevard
Fontana Boulevard (NC Hwy. 101)
Roosevelt Boulevard
Manchester (SR 1810)
Gray Fox Road
Stratford (SR 1797)
Education Lane (SR 1766)
Bristol (SR 1812)
Little John. (SR 1805)
Nottingham (SR 1799)
Catawba (SR 1765)
Hollywood Boulevard
Miller Boulevard
McCotter Boulevard
Hwy. 70 & Service Roads
Berkshire (SR 1803)
Church Road
Hawthorne (SR 1798)
Arthur Court (SR 1814)
Dane (SR 1813)
Cambridge (SR 1804)
Bells (SR 1811)
Greenfield Heights Boulevard
The City of Havelock has a total of 30 miles of roads that are eligible for reimbursement
from Powell Bill funds. There are no roads that are classified as non -Powell Bill fund roads.
Although construction projects are listed in the Craven County 1992 Preliminary
Thoroughfare Plan and the City of Havelock 1993 Thoroughfare Plan, there are no serious street
system deficiencies or problems.
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WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF
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MANAGEMENT. NATIONAL OCEANIC AND
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CITY OF HAVELOCK
NORTH CAROLINA
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LEGEND
CORPORATE LIMIT LINE
EXTRATERRITORIAL LINE
SCALE IN MILES
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The recommended priorities in Table 18 are based on the needs, anticipated future traffic
volumes, and technical data developed in the Craven County 1992 Preliminary Thoroughfare
LlPlan. The listed construction priorities are for Havelock's planning area.
TABLE 18
Havelock's Recommended Construction Priorities
Craven County 1992 Preliminary Thoroughfare Plan
2015 Through
Project Priority and Description Cost ($1000) Traffic ADT
2. N.C. 101, Havelock Planning Area to 14,600 10,750
Carteret County (5.70 mi)
4. S.R. 1756 (Lake Rd.), Havelock 908 620
Planning Area to Carteret County (0.90 mi)
Source: Craven County 1992 Thoroughfare Plan (Preliminary), October, 1992.
The City of Havelock 1993 Thoroughfare Plan recommended the following construction
priorities, all listed in Table 19. The purpose of the plan was to re-examine the present and
future transportation needs of the areas.
TABLE 19
Recommended Construction Priorities
City of Havelock 1993 Thoroughfare Plan
Project Description (listed according to priority) Cost ($1000)
1. U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass (8.6 mi) $37,200
2. N.C. 101 widening, Cunningham to Webb, 2 lanes
$394
to 5 (0.3 mi)
3. N.C. 101 widening, Roosevelt to Cunningham, 4
$200
lanes to 5 (0.3 mi)
4. Miller Boulevard widening, U.S. 70 to Park Lane, 2
$780
lanes to 4 (1.8 mi)
5. Cunningham Boulevard extension from U.S. .70 to
$1,700
Lake Road (1.7 mi)
6. Greenfield Boulevard extension to U.S. 70 (2.8 mi)
$2,824
Source: City of Havelock 1993 Thoroughfare Plan, September, 1993.
In addition, the 1993-1999 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program included
the following improvements for the Havelock area:
j -- U.S. 70, Havelock Bypass, Craven County. Four -lane divided facility on new
i� location.
U-- S.R. 1746. Replace bridge over Slocum Creek.
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b. Airport
The Craven County Regional Airport is only two miles south of New Bern just off U.S.
70 east. The airport serves as the commercial air service link for New Bern, Craven County,
and North Carolina's Crystal Coast to the Charlotte hub. More than 160,000 passengers used
the facility during 1994.
The airport's primary runway has just been expanded to 6,000 feet. It will now
accommodate all corporate jet and regional airline aircraft, and most twin engine commercial
jet aircraft in the 100 seat range.
There are presently 71 based aircraft at Craven County Regional Airport. There are 37
hangared aircraft and improved tiedown spaces for an additional 50 planes. During 1994, more
than 70,000 aircraft operations were recorded.
Because of continued growth in the five -county service area, the Airport Authority is
undertaking a major construction program for a new terminal building. It is expected that the
new $10 million facility will be in service before the end of the decade.
6. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Havelock schools are part of the Craven County school system. Enrollment in
Havelock's schools has shown an overall decrease of 1.4% from the 1991-92 school year as
reported in the 1993 Land Use Plan Update. Enrollment for the 1991-92 school year was 5,045
while the 1994-95 school year shows a total enrollment of 4,973 pupils. Table 20 shows
enrollment versus capacity at each of Havelock's schools. The schools and other public facilities
are delineated on Map 8.
TABLE 20
Havelock Schools
Enrollment Versus Capacity, 1995
School
Enrollment
Ca aci
% Over/Under
Arthur Edwards Elementary
890
786
+ 13.2 %
W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary
690
560
+23.2%
Roger Bell Elementary
481
550
-12.5%
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Havelock Middle School
760
892
-14.7%
Havelock High School
1,300
1,240
+ 4.8%
�1
Havelock Elementary School
475
381
+24.6 %
Graham Barden Elementary
545
488
+ 10.5 %
�J
5,141
4,897
Source: Craven County Board of Education.
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PROVIDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, THROUGH FUNDS
PROVIDED BY THE COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972. AS AMENDED,
WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF
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— EXTRATERRITORIAL LINE
8 CHERRY POINT MAIN GATE
CRAVEN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.
• MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
— City Hall (Hatteras Ave.)
— Public Works (Governmental Ave.)
— Public Safety (Cunningham Dr.)
■ TOWNSHIP SIX VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.
HAVELOCK CITY SCHOOLS
1. Roger R. Bell Elementary School
2. Havelock High School
3. Havelock Middle School
4. Havelock Elementary School
5. Graham A. Barden Elementary School
6. Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School
7. W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary School
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According to the Craven County Board of Education, a bond referendum which passed
in November, 1995, is going to be used to build a new middle school in Havelock. Long-range
plans include building a new elementary school somewhere in the Havelock area. General
renovations and additional classrooms are scheduled to be built at all of Craven County's
schools.
7. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
The City of Havelock Parks and Recreation Department is staffed with a full-time
director, an assistant director, three maintenance personnel, and three attendance personnel. In
addition to the various recreation facilities, the city maintains a 50-acre recreation complex.
The following table lists the recreational sites and facilities used by the City of Havelock
Parks and Recreation Department.
TABLE 21
Recreation Sites/Facilities Used
By The City of Havelock Parks and Recreation
Site
Recreation Complex (about 50 acres)
Recreation Center (about 5 acres)
City Park (about 10 acres)
Walter B. Jones Park (about 12 acres)
Facilities
2 concession stands w/restrooms
8 ball fields (2 lighted)
1 football/soccer field - lighted
3 tennis courts - lighted
picnic shelter
storage building
21 station exercise trail
play apparatus (whirl, spring animals, & swings)
Multi -purpose building w/basketball court and
game area
Concession stand
4 backstops
Play apparatus (swings, whirl, arch climber,
horizontal climber)
2 picnic shelters
Covered stage
Play apparatus (swings, twirl-abouts, wooden
climber, metal climber, spring animals, slide)
Resooms
Picnic shelter w/restrooms
2 basketball courts - lighted
1 small ball field
9 station exercise trail
Play apparatus (swings, buck -about, whirl, slide,
spring animals)
Wooden structure w/slide, platform, and swings
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TABLE 21 (continued)
Tarheel Park (about 1.3 acres)
Sermons Park (about 3.3 acres)
Stonebridge (about 4.5 acres) .
South Forest (about 2 acres)
Village Park (about 1 acre)
Quailridge (about 0.5 acres)
Wolf Creek (about 2.9 acres)
Bryan Blvd (about 0.75 acres)
Manteo (about 10 acres leased from
Cherry Point)
1 basketball goal
Wooden structure w/slide, platform, and swings
1 basketball goal
Play apparatus (swings, teeter totters, climber,
whirl)
700 foot walking path
Small fishing pier
Wooden structure w/slide, platform, and swing
Not developed
Not developed
Not developed
4 picnic areas.
1 concession stand w/restrooms
2 baseball fields
1 soccer field
In addition to the above -listed public facilities, there are a number of private recreation
facilities which consist of playgrounds, picnic shelters/areas, and swimming pools.
8. PUBLIC SAFETY
The City of Havelock operates a public safety department which is staffed with trained
firefighters and police officers. The police division staffs 15 full-time sworn public safety
officers which are assigned to patrol units, four full-time sworn public safety officers which are
assigned to various units, and three detectives. In addition, there are seven part-time sworn
police officers and nine civilian employees.
The fire and rescue division staffs three full-time paid firefighters. Two of these
employees are trained EMT -I and one is a certified Fire Inspector. There are approximately 26
volunteer firefighters and 30 volunteer rescue workers. Thirteen of the rescue volunteers are
certified EMT -I and the remaining 17 are EMT certified.
9. HEALTH SERVICES
All hospital needs are treated at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern,
approximately 15 miles away. This is an acute -care facility that provides adequate major health
care services to Craven County residents. The 314-bed facility is staffed with approximately
1,400 full and part-time employees. An expansion of the hospital to include the addition of an
endoscopy facility, an administration facility, and a floor for nursing care is expected to be
completed in 1996. These additions will not increase staff or bed capacity; however, they will
allow for sections to be moved and renovated.
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Naval Hospital Cherry Point is also a significant major medical provider for the Havelock
area. On October 1, 1994, a new three-story, 201,000 square foot structure was dedicated as
the new Naval Hospital Cherry Point. This facility is equipped with several outpatient clinics,
23 beds for inpatients, a state-of-the-art emergency room, and a family medical unit. It employs
452 persons, 120 of whom are civilians, 75 of whom are military officers, and contracts several
important services to private consultants. In addition to its modem medical equipment and
facilities, the hospital generates its own steam and contains emergency generators and food
stores. In the event of a disaster, this enables the hospital to be self-sufficient for up to two
weeks.
In addition, there are private medical clinics and physicians operating within the city.
These facilities include East Carolina Internal Medicine, Coastal Children's Clinic, and Pinnacle
Health Care. The nursing home facility, operated by Britthaven, has recently been awarded fifty
additional beds.
10. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
The City of Havelock is provided electrical service by Carolina Power & Light, the City
of New Bern, and Carteret Craven. Electrical distribution is adequate to serve the city's existing
needs.
11. TELEPHONE SERVICE
Telephone service is provided by Sprint Carolina. There are approximately 11,020
customers in Havelock. There are no service deficiencies.
12. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE
Cable television service is provided to the residents of Havelock by Time Warner Cable,
Inc., of Newport. There are currently 2,700 customers. Cherry Point base residents are
provided cable service by CVI of Cherry Point. There are currently 3,300 subscribers on the
base.
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SECTION II: DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
A. PROJECTED DEMAND FOR DEVELOPMENT
1. DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
The City of Havelock 1993 CAMA Land Use Plan Update indicated a population increase
to 23,820 by the year 2000. However, the fall 1994 North Carolina Office of State Planning
population estimates indicated a decline in population from 20,300 in 1990 to 20,072 in 1993.
This decrease reflects a decline in military personnel occurring from 1990 to 1993. This decline
is continued through the planning period (1995-2005) for current population estimates produced
by the Office of State Planning.
Concurrent with the preparation of the 1993 Land Use Plan, the 1993 Base Closure and
Realignment Commission (BRAC) recommended that approximately 168 Navy F/A 18 Hornet
jets be relocated from Cecil Field, Florida, to Cherry ' Point Marine Corps Air Station.
Subsequently, in the spring of 1995, this number was reduced to approximately 140 jets. In
July, 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission announced that the F/A-18 Hornet
jets from Cecil Field, Florida, would not be relocated to Cherry Point. However, local
government supports future expansion of the base and anticipates that during the planning period
other additional personnel will be coming to Cherry Point. Therefore, discussions concerning
the F/A-18 Hornet jets in terms of land use issues, population projections, and infrastructure
demands remain relevant as a high growth scenario and have been left in this edition of the land
use plan.
In addition, the Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP) was expected to increase its personnel
as the result of the realignment of workload from the Alameda, California; Pensacola, Florida;
and Norfolk, Virginia, NADEP's. The 1993 Land Use Plan recognized this potential growth
in military/civilian personnel, but did not include it in the population forecasts or the demand
capacity analysis.,
- This land use plan update has been undertaken to reflect the impact of any
personnel/operations activity increase at the air station: However, because the level of growth
was uncertain at the time of plan preparation, three population forecast scenarios were
developed. These included: (1) no additional Cherry Point Marine Corp Air Station personnel,
(2) a low growth scenario resulting from the addition of 2,400 NADEP-related civilian personnel
and dependents, and (3) a high growth scenario resulting from the addition of 12,000 military
personnel and dependents associated with the relocation of F/A 18 Hornet jets to Cherry Point.
The three population forecasts for Craven County, each township, and each municipality are
included in Tables 22 through 24. Based on the current distribution of Cherry Point military
and civilian personnel, it was estimated that 75 % of all personnel and dependents would reside
in Craven County. Based on current living patterns, the personnel/dependents were distributed
within the county as follows: Township 6 - 50%, Township 8 - 20%, Township 7 - 15%,
Township 5 - 10%, and Township 2 - 5%.

Table 22
Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and Municipality
Craven County, 1993-2005
No Base Loading
Total Year -Round Population Percentage Change
Township Municipality or Area 1993 2000 2005
% Change
1993-2000 2000-05 1993-2005
Township 1
Vanceboro
1,000
1,068
1,131
6.8%
5.8%
13.1%
Unincorporated Areas
5,060
5,147
5,226
1.7%
1.5%
3.3%
Total Township
6,060
6,215
6,357
2.6%
2.3%
4.9%
Township 2
Bridgeton
501
505
508
0.8%
0.7%
1.4%
Unincorporated Areas
6,155
6,512
6,838
5.8%
5.0%
11.1%
Total Township
6,656
7,017
7,346
5.4%
4.7%
10.4%
Township 3
Cove City
507
520
531
2.5%
2.2%
4.8%
Dover
445
437
430
-1.7%
-1.6%
-3.3%
Unincorporated Areas
2,446
2,404
2,366
-1.7%
-1.6%
-3.3%
Total Township
3,398
3,361
3,328
-1.1 %
-1.0%
-2.1 %
Township 5
Total Township
2,647
2,663
2,677
0.6%
0.5%
1.1%
Township 6
Havelock
20,072
19,783
19,520
-1.4%
-1.3%
-2.7%
Unincorporated Areas
4,895
5,001
5,097
2.2%
1.9%
4.1%
Total Township
24,967
24,784
24,617
-0.7%
-0.7%
-1.4%
Township 7
Total Township
6,985
7,121
7,244
1.9%
1.7%
3.7%
Township 8
New Bern
21,106
25,841
30,157
22.4%
16.7%
42.9%
River Bend
2,554
2,739
2,907
7.2%
6.1%
13.8%
Trent Woods
3,716
5,425
6,983
46.0%
28.7%
87.9%
Unincorporated Areas
6,466
6,225
6,005
-3.7%
-3.5%
-7.1%
Total Township
33,842
40,230
46,052
18.9%
14.5%
36.1%
Township 9
Total Township
2,505
2,564
2,617
2.3 %
2.1 %
4.5 %
Total Municipalities
49,901
56,319
62,168
12.9%
10.4%
24.6%
Total Unincorporated Areas
37,158
37,636
38,069
1.3%
1.2%
2.5%
Total County
87,059
93,955
100,237
7.9%
6.7%
15.1%
Source: State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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Table 23
Projected Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and Municipality
Craven County, 1993-2005
#1: 1994 Low Growth Base Loading
(1,200, or 50% of 2,400 total additional primary civilian job population + 2,125, or 50% of 4,250 total secondary [jobs] population.)
Total Year -Round Population Percentage Change
% Change
Township Municipality or Area 1993 20W 2005 1993-2000 2000-05 1993-2005
Township I
Vanceboro
1,000
1,068
1.131
6.8%
5.9%
13.1%
Unincorporated Areas
5,060
5,147
5,226
1.7%
1.5%
3.3%
Total Township
6,060
6,215
6,357
2.6%
2.3%
4.9%
Township 2
Bridgeton
501
517
520
3.2%
0.6%
3.8%
(5% of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
6,155
6,666
6,992
8.3%
4.9%
13.6%
Total Township
6,656
7,183
7,512
7.9%
4.6%
12.9%
Township 3
Cove City
507
520
532
2.6%
2.2%
4.8%
Dover
445
437
430
-1.7%
-1.6%
-3.3%
Unincorporated Areas
2,446
2,404
2,366
-1.7%
-1.6%
-3.3%
Total Township
3,398
3,362
3,328
-1.1 %
-1.0%
-2.0%
Township 5
Total Township
2,647
2,996
3,010
13.2%
0.5%
13.7%
(10% of Military/Secondary)
Township 6
Havelock
20,072
21,112
20,849
5.2%
-1.2%
3.9%
(50% of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
4,895
5,334
5,430
9.0%
1.8%
10.9%
Total Township
24,967
26,446
26,279
5.9%
-0.6%
5.3%
Township 7
Total Township
6,985
7,620
7,743
9.1 %
1.6%
10.9%
(15% of Military/Secondary)
Township 8
New Bern
21,106
26,262
30,578
24.4%
16.4%
44.9%
(20% of Military/Secondary)
'River Bend
2,554
2,787
2,955
9.1%
6.0%
15.7%
Trent Woods
3,716
5,508
7,066
48.2%
28.3%
90.2%
Unincorporated Areas
6,466
6,337
6,117
-2.0%
-3.5%
-5.4%
Total Township
33,842
40,894
46,716
20.8%
14.2%
38.0%
Township 9
Total Township
2,505
2,564
2,617
2.3 %
2.1 %
4.5 %
Total Municipalities
49,901
58,211
64,061
16.7%
10.0%
28.4%
Total Unincorporated Areas
37,158
39,069
39,501
5.1%
1.1%
6.3%
Total County
87,059
97,280
103,562
11.7%
6.5%
19.0%
Source: State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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Table 24
Projected Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and Municipality
Craven County, 1993-2005
#2: High Growth Base Loading
(9,000, or 75% of 12,000 total additional military population + 1,200, or 50% of 2,400 additional primary civilian job population + 5,281, or 50% of 10,562 total
secondary [jobs] population impact through 2000.)
Township
Municipality or Area
Total Year -Round Population
1993 2000 2005
Percentage Change
1993-2000 2000-05
% Change
1993-2005
Township 1
Vanceboro .
1,000
1,068
1,131
6.8%
5.8%
13.1%
Unincorporated Areas
5,060
5,147
5,226
1.7%
1.5%
3.3%
Total Township
6,060
6,216
6,357
2.6%
2.3%
4.9%
Township 2
Bridgeton
501
562
567
12.2%
0.9%
13.2%
(5% of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
6,155
7,229
7,553
17.4%
4.5%
22.7%
Total Township
6,656
7,791
8,120
17.1%
4.2%
22.0%
Township 3
Cove City
507
520
531
2.5%
2.2%
4.8%
Dover
445
437
430
-1.7%
-1.6%
-3.3%
Unincorporated Areas
2,446
2,404
2,366
-1.7%
-1.6%
-3.3%
Total Township
3,398
3,361
3,328
-1.1 %
-1.0%
-2.1 %
Township 5
Total Township
2,647
4,211
4,225
59.1%
0.3%
59.6%
(10% of Military/Secondary)
Township 6
Havelock
20,072
25,984
25,739
29.5%
-0.9%
28.2%
(50% of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
4,895
6,540
6,618
33.6%
1.2%
35.2%
Total Township
24,967
32,524
32,357
30.3%
-0.5%
29.6%
Township 7
Total Township
6,985
9,443
9,566
35.2%
1.3%
36.9%
(15% of Military/Secondary)
Township 8
New Bern
21,106
27,812
32,096
31.8%
15.4%
52.1%
(20% of Military/Secondary)
River Bend
2,554
2,957
3,137
15.8%
6.1%
22.8%
Trent Woods
3,716
5,820
7,332
56.6%
26.0%
97.3%
Unincorporated Areas
6,466
6,736
6,582
4.2%
-2.3%
1.8%
Total Township
33,842
43,325
49,147
28.0%
13.4%
45.2%
Township 9
Total Township
2,505
2,565
2,618
2.4%
2.1%
4.5%
Total Municipalities
49,901
65,160
70,963
30.6%
8.9%
42.2%
Total Unincorporated Areas
37,158
44,276
44,755
19.2%
1.1%
20.4%
Total County
87,059
109,436
115,718
25.7%
5.7%
32.9%
Source: State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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The low growth scenario resulting from the NADEP expansion has occurred. Thus, the
City of Havelock's population is expected to increase to 21,112 in 2000 and decline to 20,849
by 2005. However, the Township 6 population is forecast to increase from 4,895 in 1993 to
5,430 in 2005, a 10.9% increase. Most of the Township 6 population is located in the vicinity
of the City of Havelock, especially north of the city along the U.S. 70 Highway corridor. It is
expected that some of the Township 6 population will be annexed into Havelock. Therefore,
Havelock's 2005 population is expected to be in excess of 20,849. Annexations should result
in a positive population growth rate for the city. It is estimated that one-third of the Township
6 population could be annexed during the planning period, which would result in a total 2005
population of approximately 21,999, a 10% increase from 1993 to 2005.
Assuming the low growth scenario, there will not be significant additional demands
placed on the city's services. In the event that the city annexes 1/3 of Township 6, which has
Cl been estimated to include approximately 1,900 people, a slight additional demand would be
�I placed on sewer, Police, Fire, and Rescue Services.
The high growth scenario indicates that the City of Havelock's population will increase
to 25,739 by 2005, an 28.2% growth. In addition, the Township 6 population should swell to
6,618. Again, assuming annexation of one-third of the Township 6 population, the city's high
(j growth scenario population could reach 25,911, a 29% increase from 1993 to 2005.
2. HOUSING TRENDS
Under the no base loading scenario, no additional housing demand would be generated.
It is assumed/expected that Havelock's residential growth will continue at approximately the
same rate of growth that occurred from 1987 to 1992. During that period, the city issued
approximately 45 building permits per year. In 1995, there were approximately 296 acres of
vacant developable land. About 80%, or 234 acres, appears to be in a residential zoning
category. The 1995 residential density was 2.35 units per acre. If this density continues, the
vacant developable residential land could accommodate approximately 552 additional dwelling
units. At current growth rates, it would take a minimum of twelve years to utilize the vacant
` land. Thus, buildout should not occur during the planning period.
The high growth scenario would generate a significant demand for residential
construction. The following excerpt from the 1995 Craven County Land Use Plan defines the
county -wide impact on housing from the high military growth scenario.
�j "If the high military growth occurs, the housing trends would be significantly altered.
UU Based on family sizes of 3.2 for military personnel, 2.95 for NADEP personnel, and
2.64 for "spin-off' civilian population, a total demand for approximately 5,220 additional
dwelling units would be generated by 2000. Utilizing the forecast distribution of
population, these units would be dispersed in the following townships:
Township 2 261
Township 5. 522
Township 6 2,610
Township 7 783
Township 8 1,044
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An increase in housing demand of this magnitude will have a substantial impact on the
county, especially in Townships 6, 7, and 8, where 85 % of the growth is expected to
occur. This would place tremendous pressure on the New Bern -to -Havelock U.S. 70
corridor. The majority of the incoming military personnel, approximately 90%, will be
enlisted. Thus, the housing demand will be focused on moderately -priced housing.
Affordability of housing could become a critical issue if military housing for lower grade
personnel cannot be provided. Based on the number of subdivision lots which have been
approved since 1987 (2,414), a deficiency of available vacant lots for new housing
construction may exist. Because of the demand for affordable housing and the large
numbers of young households associated with the military increase, a proliferation of
mobile homes and mobile home parks may be anticipated if military housing is not
available for lower grade personnel. If an average military wage of $26,600 is assumed,
the average affordable monthly expenditure for housing (including utilities) would be
$665, or 30% of gross monthly income. Thus, rent or mortgage payments must be in
the range of $450 to $500 or less for the majority of the personnel. If existing military
housing is primarily committed to lower grade personnel, the demand for housing will
be generated by upper grade enlisted personnel and officers. In this event, affordability
should be less of an issue."
The great majority of the housing increase will occur in Township 6. As discussed in
the population forecast section, approximately one-third of the Township 6 population increase
could be annexed into the City of Havelock. Thus, approximately 860, or one-third of the
dwelling units, could be annexed.
3. COMMERCIAL LAND USE
Significant changes in Havelock's commercial land use patterns are not expected in the
no base loading scenario. In the high growth scenario, an increase in the commercial acreage
should occur. This growth may be expected on vacant commercial property along the U.S. 70
corridor both within the corporate limits and in the ETJ north of the City of Havelock.
However, most of the commercially zoned land within the city adjacent to the U.S. 70 corridor
has been developed. The population forecasts indicate that the high growth scenario will result
in a population increase of 10,562 generated by spin-off jobs. Approximately 50% of this
increase will be located in Township 6. While it is impossible to convert this population/job
increase into a forecast of increased commercial acreage, the population increase is generally
indicative of the commercial land use increase which may be expected to occur.
With or without military growth, the need for redevelopment of the city's commercial
areas should continue through the planning period. As the age of commercial structures
increases, the need for revitalization/redevelopment will increase. The city should develop a
specific commercial revitalization plan which will address the commercial area needs/issues,
provide specific objectives and implementing actions, and identify funding sources. It is
emphasized that to succeed, this must be a joint public/private venture.
period:
The following issues should confront commercial development through the planning
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-- Commercial development will continue to be heavily dependent on
military personnel.
Commercial revitalization will have a significant positive impact
on the city.
-- Congestion on U.S. 70 will hinder access to commercial
establishments.
-- Commercialization will increase along N.C. 101 south of
Havelock.
-- Commercial development will expand along U.S. 70 into the ETJ
both north and south of Havelock.
-- Commercialization around the main gates to Cherry Point should
be controlled.
4. INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
As discussed in the existing land use analysis section, there is limited industrial land use
within Havelock's planning jurisdiction. In fact, industrial land use occupies only 0.1 % of the
corporate area and 0.7 % of the city's ETJ. It is anticipated that active industrial recruitment
efforts by the Craven County Committee of 100 will result in growth of industrial land use
during the planning period. Industrial development should be concentrated in the Havelock
Industrial Park. Other industrial development objectives include:
-- Development of industry in nonresidential areas.
-- Location of industry with direct access to major thoroughfares.
-- Recruitment of clean, nonpolluting industries.
-- Preference will be given to industries producing. only domestic
waste.
5. TRANSPORTATION
The major transportation issue confronting Havelock is the construction of a U.S. 70
bypass. This improvement is essential to decreasing traffic on U.S. 70 through Havelock,
improving north -south access through Craven County, and improving Cherry Point access to the
Morehead City Port and Camp Lejeune.
Other transportation issues include:
-- Protecting the Cherry Point main gates from further encroachment
and traffic congestion.
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-- Implementation of the NCDOT Five -Year Transportation
Improvement Plan.
-- Improve pedestrian access and foster pedestrian -friendly
environment.
-- Coordinate with NCDOT to ensure that city streets are adequately
maintained and upgraded.
6. PUBLIC LAND USE
No major changes in public land use are expected during the planning period. The city
desires to construct a new municipal building and convert the existing municipal building into
an office building. The city has expressed interest in the construction of an "event" center.
Each of these changes will have a positive impact on the city and improve the city's service
capability. The construction of the Alfred A. Cunningham Museum will attract tourists and
provide Havelock with a cultural amenity. There are no significant changes in land use expected
to occur within the Croatan National Forest during the planning period. The U.S. Forest
Service is currently in the process of revising the Land and Resource Management Plan for the
Croatan National Forest. A draft of the plan is expected to be complete in 1997 and will guide
natural resource management activities and establish management standards for the forest through
the year 2010. No significant change in the government and institution land use category is
expected.
7. EDUCATION
It is expected that the Craven County School Board will construct a new Havelock middle
school during the planning period. In 1995, four of the five Havelock elementary schools were
over capacity. Thus, the need for the additional elementary school is immediate.
The following analysis of impact on the Craven County School System from the high
military growth scenario is included in the 1995 Craven County Land Use Plan.
"Based on the anticipated NADEP expansion and the Cecil Field realignment of
168 F-18 Hornet jets, and accompanying personnel, the military prepared
estimates of school -age children to be added to impacted school systems. In
1995, the anticipated number of F-18's has been reduced to 140. As a "crude"
indicator of school system impact, the military's original forecast has been
proportionately reduced to reflect 140 F-18's (a 17% reduction). The following
provides a summary of the incoming Craven County school -age children based
on 140 F-18's:
Elementary School 964
Middle School 298
High School 209
Total 1,471
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In 1995, twelve, or 57 % of the county's schools, were over capacity. Nine of
the 14 elementary schools were over capacity. However, five new schools and
renovations/additions at all existing schools will reduce the existing capacity
deficiencies. The increase in school -age children resulting from Cherry Point
expansion would result in a 10.3 % increase in school enrollment. Most of this
increase should be expected to occur in the elementary schools, where 964
students would be added."
This increase in school enrollment may be expected to place a heavy burden on the
schools located within Havelock's planning jurisdiction.
8. SEWER SYSTEM
During the planning period, the city's wastewater treatment plant must be improved and
expanded because of more stringent requirements established by the current NPDES permit and
increased populating resulting from Cherry Point growth. The plant currently has a design
capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day (mgd) and a peak flow capacity of 2.25 mgd. Proposed
expansion of the plant is scheduled to begin in April, 1996, and will increase design and peak
flow capacity to 1.9 and 2.8 mgd, respectively. Wastewater effluent from the plant is
discharged into..the east prong of Slocum Creek. Sludge produced at the treatment plant is
currently land ..applied to farmland located off Old Airport Road, outside of New Bern.
However, this disposal site is in the process of closing. The new site will be located in Jones
County near the Town of Pollocksville. It is expected that if the high military growth scenario
occurs, additional expansion of the city's wastewater treatment plant may be necessary to
accommodate the population increase.
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point provides its own sewage collection and
treatment. Recent upgrades of the system have been completed. With the upgrade, the STP has
a design capacity of 3.5 mgd and a peak flow capacity of 7.5 mgd. Wastewater effluent from
the plant is discharged into the Neuse River. A collection system infiltration and inflow (I/I)
program quantifies and eliminates excessive water to the wastewater system and provides for the
future repair of piping systems that experience the greatest inflow.
An analysis is being conducted on the sludge treatment process to determine compliance
with new regulations on sludge disposal. Corrections to the system will be programmed based
on findings of the analysis. Sludge produced from the sanitary wastewater treatment plant is
land applied in a permitted sludge disposal area at MCAS.
MCAS Cherry Point maintains a separate industrial waste treatment system, with the
pretreatment plant in Building 1005, and other associated buildings and several industrial waste
collection stations. The industrial waste system is being upgraded, and these improvements are
expected to be implemented in 1995. At that time, the plant will have a design capacity of 0.63
mgd and a peak flow capacity of 0.91 mgd. Effluent from the plant flows to the STP for final
treatment. The sludge is pressed into a cake, stored in leakproof containers, and disposed of
by contract in approved hazard waste landfills in South Carolina.
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9. WATER SYSTEM
The existing City of Havelock water system has a 500,000 to 600,000 gallon surplus
capacity. In the future, this will be expanded to a 1,500,000 gallon surplus capacity by the
addition of two wells. If the high military growth scenario occurs, approximately 390,192
additional gallons of water per day may be needed. Thus, it appears that the City of Havelock
has adequate water capacity to accommodate the high growth scenario.
Potable water at MCAS Cherry Point is pumped from a network of deep wells located
at the Air Station. A new potable water treatment plant and additional wells are under
construction and will become operational in early 1995. The new water treatment facility and
additional wells will increase the daily capacity from 4.5 to 6.0 million gallons per day. This
capacity upgrade is adequate to support the existing and proposed potable water requirements
of the Air Station. The source of water is the Castle Hayne Aquifer.
Although it has been determined that both the City of Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point
will have an adequate water capacity to meet demand during the planning period, close
monitoring of well yields is needed to prevent salt water intrusion. This is especially true during
the peak summer months when wells often pump at significantly higher than average rates. If
salt water intrusion occurs in a particular well, it essentially cannot be removed and may
potentially contaminate other wells due to their proximity. When salt water intrusion occurs in
a well, it must either be abandoned and a new well drilled, or a desalinization plant constructed.
Both alternatives are very expensive and should be avoided.
10. STORM DRAINAGE
With or without expansion of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, management
of stormwater runoff will remain an important issue in the City of Havelock. Improvement of
water quality in the Trent and Neuse Rivers and adjoining tributaries -is important to both the
tourist and fishing industries. Urban development, industrial, and agricultural runoff are all
contributors to water pollution. There is no single culprit. If the high military growth scenario
occurs, the primary impact on stormwater runoff will result from residential construction and
on -base military construction.
As urban development continues in Havelock's planning jurisdiction, so will the
construction of impervious and semi -permeable surfaces, and the potential for surficial water
contamination will increase. Given that fact, it is recommended that the city strongly support
existing Division of Environmental Management water quality section regulations (15 NCAC
2H.1000) during the planning period. The city should also participate in and contribute to
studies of storm drainage undertaken by public and private agencies, support United States
Department of Agriculture Best Management Practices for croplands, and work closely with the
Division of Marine Fisheries to protect primary and secondary nursery areas. Most of the city's
primary nursery areas are located adjacent to Cherry Point. Caution should be taken to protect
these areas from surficial water contamination.
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11. SOLID WASTE
The City of Havelock collects only yard trimmings and used furniture. A private hauler,
under contract with the county, provides solid waste collection. Used appliances are collected
by the county. The city depends upon Craven County to provide a suitable landfill site. Yard
trimmings are collected by the city and carried to the City of New Bern compost facility.
The provision of adequate solid waste disposal will continue to be an issue during the
planning period. Havelock will support efforts by the Coastal Regional Solid Waste
Management Authority to determine whether to build a waste -to -energy incinerator, expand the
landfill or to blend available disposal options. A interim regional landfill located at Tuscarora
will accommodate disposal needs through the planning period.
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will continue to be responsible for its own
solid waste collection. Solid waste is handled by both MCAS Cherry Point personnel and
private contractors. Refuse from all sources, except the family housing areas in Hancock
Village, Fort Macon, and Slocum Village, is collected by base personnel and hauled to the
transfer station located west of Building 96. At that point, it is transferred to private contractors
and transported to the Tuscarora regional landfill. The family housing areas of Hancock
Village, Fort Macon, and Slocum Village dispose of residential refuse by service contract.
There are no longer sanitary landfills in operation on the station. Recyclables are collected once
per week by a contractor.
A construction debris landfill is located between Access Road and Runway 14. This
landfill is utilized for disposal of nonputrid construction debris, concrete, rock, wood, tree
trimmings, and other like materials.
12. POLICE, FIRE. AND RESCUE SERVICES
. The City of Havelock has 22 sworn public safety officers. This represents a ratio of one
police officer per each 900 in population. This is slightly below the state municipal average of
1.5 officers per 1,000 persons. Based on the state average and the no base loading public
population forecast, a total of 29 public safety officers should be provided in 2005. In the high
growth scenario, a total of 39 public safety officers should be provided in 2005.
The fire and rescue facilities are currently considered adequate to serve the city's needs
during the planning period. However, during the planning period, the volunteer EMT's may
have to be replaced with paid EMT's.
13. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Public and private redevelopment issues, especially commercial redevelopment, have been
discussed repeatedly in this plan. It should suffice here to reiterate the importance of achieving
commercial redevelopment. There are no significant residential redevelopment needs.
A second area of concern will be redevelopment of areas following a hurricane or other
natural disaster. The specifics of such redevelopment are dealt with in the storm hazard

mitigation and post -disaster reconstruction plan. However, Havelock will support the
reconstruction of any properties destroyed by natural disaster, consistent with applicable City
of Havelock ordinances.
14. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
This plan was reviewed by the Craven County Planning Department prior to certification
by the Coastal Resources Commission. This review was provided to help ensure consistency
of this plan with Craven County's planning efforts. Intergovernmental coordination and
cooperation will continue through the ten-year planning period. This will be essential to
accomplish effective planning for public facilities, thoroughfare projects, community facilities,
housing needs, and environmental protection. The Havelock City Council and Planning Board
will be responsible for ensuring adequate coordination with Craven County and other
government entities as may be required.
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SECTION III
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SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The CAMA regulations require the establishment of a specific land classification system
to support the local government's policy statements. This system should reflect developing land
use patterns within the city and provide a framework to be utilized by Havelock to identify
future land use needs.
The 15A NCAC 7B requirements provide for the following land classifications:
developed, urban transition, limited transition, and conservation. In applying these
classifications, Havelock should carefully consider where and when various types of development
should be encouraged. Additionally, the areas of environmental concern requiring protection
should be recognized by the land classification system. Each applicable land classification must
be represented on a land classification map (see Map 9, Havelock Land Classification).
The following land classifications will apply within Havelock's jurisdiction:
DEVELOPED - Areas included in this classification are currently urban in character,
with no or minimal undeveloped land remaining. Municipal types of services, with the
exception of central sewer service, are in place or are expected to be provided within the next
five to ten years. Central sewer service should be provided within the planning period. Land
uses include residential, commercial, public/semi-public, and other urban land uses at the
following densities which are prescribed by 15A NCAC 713;
• 500 dwelling units per square mile, or
• three dwelling units per acre, or
• where a majority of lots are 15,000 square feet or less.
The areas classified as developed within the City of Havelock were below these
prescribed urban densities in 1995, having an average residential density of two dwelling units
per acre for residentially used land. Developed areas are concentrated within the corporate
limits of the City of Havelock where the majority of the land has been developed.
URBAN TRANSITION - Areas included in this classification are those presently being
developed for urban purposes, or will be developed in the next five to ten years. These areas
will eventually require complete urban services. The urban transition areas include mixed land
uses such as residential (single and multi -family), commercial institutional, industrial, industrial
parks, transportation, and other uses approaching high to moderate densities. Specific uses will
be governed by the City of Havelock zoning ordinance. In 1995, the majority of the urban
transition areas were zoned R-20A, single-family residential. Some areas adjacent to U.S. 70
were zoned highway commercial and light industrial. However, during the planning period,
rezonings are anticipated which would allow a broad range of urban uses including residential,
commercial, and industrial development.
The urban transition category is primarily found within the town's extraterritorial
jurisdiction along U.S. 70 both north and south of the city, and on N.C. 101 east of Havelock.

LIMITED TRANSITION - This classification includes areas which will experience
increasing development during the next five to ten years. Some municipal type services will be
required. The limited transition classification is intended for predominantly residential uses. n
However, some scattered commercial, health care, and industrial development may occur. 1
Clustering or development associated with planned unit developments may be appropriate.
Specific uses will be governed by the Havelock zoning ordinance. The limited transition areas
are located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction west of Havelock. Rezonings may occur during
the planning period which may result in scattered non-residential uses.
In 1995, the limited transition areas were primarily zoned R-20A, single-family
residential.
CONSERVATION. The following environmentally sensitive areas are included in the
conservation classification:
100-Year Floodplain: This category includes the waters of all streams and areas susceptible to
flooding. These areas are located primarily along Slocum Creek and its tributaries (including
East and West Prongj, and are delineated on Map 2. Only those uses consistent with the policies
contained in this plan and the City of Havelock zoning ordinance will be allowed.
Coastal Wetlands: This classification includes all areas of marsh subject to regular or occasional
flooding by tides, including wind tides. However, tidal flooding is understood not to include
hurricane or tropical storm tides. The existence of coastal wetlands must be determined by the
Division of Coastal Management. Development which meets the minimum use standards of 15A
NCAC 7H, the Havelock zoning ordinance, and the policies contained in this plan shall be
allowed in areas classified as coastal wetlands. n
Estuarine Shorelines: All areas lying 0-75 feet landward of the mean high water level of
estuarine waters are classified as estuarine shorelines. Because of map size and scale, these areas (�
cannot be accurately mapped. Precise locations must be determined in the field. Uses consistent (,(
with the Havelock zoning ordinance, the policies contained in this plan, and the 15A NCAC 7H
minimum use standards shall be allowed in estuarine shoreline areas. n
Estuarine and Public Trust Waters: All public trust areas and estuarine waters are included U
in this classification. All waters in Havelock's planning jurisdiction are classified as estuarine
waters, as described by 15A NCAC 7H.0206, or public trust areas, as described by 15A NCAC
7H.0207. Except for floating structures, uses permitted by the policies contained in this plan,
the Havelock zoning ordinance, and 15A NCAC 7H shall be allowed.
404 Wetlands: This classification includes areas of 404 wetlands which meet the wetlands
definition contained in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Only uses consistent with the policy
statements section of this plan and the Havelock zoning ordinance will be allowed. These areas
are not delineated on the land classification map. Specific locations must be determined in the
field by representatives of the Wilmington office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The
town concurs with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' standards, and does not intend to develop
more restrictive standards.
Croatan National Forest: All areas of the Croatan National Forest are included in the
conservation classification. Only those uses consistent with the Croatan Forest Land and
Resource Management Plan will be allowed. The current management plan was completed in
1986 and has been determined to be out-of-date by the U.S. Forest Service. This plan is
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CITY OF HAVELOCK
NORTH CAROLINA
MAP 9
LAND CLASSIFICATION
LEGEND
CITY LIMITS
EXTRATERRITORIAL LINE
DEVELOPED
URBAN TRANSITION LIMITED TRANSITION
CONSERVATION
(INCLUDES COASTAL WETLANDS, ESTUARINE SHORELINES,
ESTUARINE WATERS, PUBLIC TRUST AREAS, 404 WETLANDS,
100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN, AND THE CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST.
SEE NOTES 1, 2, AND 3.)
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NOTE 1) COASTAL WETLANDS: THE COASTAL WETLAND AREAS
ARE DEFINED BY 15A NCAC 7H.0205 AS ANY SALT
MARSH OR OTHER MARSH SUBJECT TO REGULAR OR
OCCASIONAL FLOODING BY TIDES,. INCLUDING WIND
TIDES (WHETHER OR NOT THE TIDE WATERS REACH
THE MARSHLAND AREAS THROUGH NATURAL OR
ARTIFICIAL WATER COURSES), PROVIDED THIS SHALL
NOT INCLUDE HURRICANE ORTROPICAL STORM TIDES.
PRECISE LOCATIONS OF ALL COASTAL WETLAND
AREAS MUST BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE
APPROPRIATE PERMITTING AGENCY.
NOTE 2) ESTUARINE SHORELINES: ALL AREAS LYING 0-75'
LANDWARD OF THE MEAN HIGH WATER LEVEL OR
NORMAL WATER LEVEL OF ESTUARINE WATERS ARE
CLASSIFIED AS ESTUARINE SHORELINE AREAS.
PRECISE LOCATIONS MUST BE DETERMINED IN THE
FIELD BY THE APPROPRIATE PERMITTING AGENCY.
NOTE 3) ESTUARINE WATERS AND PUBLIC TRUST AREAS: ALL
WATERS OF CRAVEN COUNTY ARE CLASSIFIED AS
ESTUARINE WATERS AS DESCRIBED BY 15A NCAC
7H.0206, OR PUBLIC TRUST AREAS AS DESCRIBED BY
15A NCAC 7H.0207. ALL DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE
CONSISTENT WITH THE USE STANDARDS CONTAINED
IN 15A NCAC 7H. PUBLIC TRUST AREAS INCLUDE, BUT
ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE WATERS OF THE NEUSE
RIVER, SLOCUM CREEK, TUCKER CREEK, AND
HANCOCK CREEK.
NOTE 4) 404 WETLANDS: THIS CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES
AREAS OF 404 WETLANDS WHICH MEET THE
WETLANDS DEFINITION CONTAINED IN SECTION 404 OF
THE CLEAN WATER ACT. SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF ALL
404 WETLAND AREAS MUST BE DETERMINED IN THE
FIELD BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE WILMINGTON
OFFICE OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
NOTE 5) 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN: THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES
THE WATERS OF ALL STREAMS AND AREAS
SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING. THESE AREAS ARE
GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG SLOCUM CREEKAND ITS
TRIBUTARIES. SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF ALL 100-YEAR
FLOODPLAIN AREAS MUST BE DETERMINED IN THE
FIELD BY THE APPROPRIATE CITY OF HAVELOCK
PERSONNEL.
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The preparation of this map was financed in
part through a grant provided by the North
Carolina Coastal Management Program,
through funds provided by the Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972, as amended, which
is administered by . the Office of Ocean and
Coastal Resource Management, National
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SECTION IV
CITY OF HAVELOCK POLICY STATEMENTS

SECTION IV: CITY OF HAVELOCK POLICY STATEMENTS.
A. INTRODUCTION TO POLICY STATEMENTS
The previous sections of this plan identify a number of areas of concern dealing with
growth, development, and the environment. The plan also discusses many opportunities and
assets that exist within the City of Havelock and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. This section
provides policies designed to address growth management and protect the city's assets. The
policy statements should address the desires and objectives of the citizens of Havelock, and
respond to the policy statement requirements of the Coastal Resources Commission as defined
by 15A NCAC 7B.
The policy statements are extremely important and have a day-to-day impact on
businesses and individual citizens within the city and its ETJ. The statements have an impact
in three areas:
• CAMA minor and major permitting as required by NCGS 113A-118 prior
to undertaking any development in any area of environmental concern.
• Establishment of local planning policy.
• Review of proposed projects requiring state or federal assistance or
approval to determine consistency with local policies.
For the issuance of CAMA permits within areas of environmental concern, the state's minimum
acceptable use standards are defined by 15A NCAC 7H. A local unit of government must adopt
policies which are, at a minimum, equal to and consistent with the state's minimum use
standards. A local unit of government may adopt policies which are more stringent than the
minimum use standards. For example, the state standards allow marinas to be located within
estuarine waters if some minimum conditions are met. A local government may adopt a policy
stating that marinas will not be permitted within estuarine waters, or allowed only if some
additional local policies are met. If this were to occur, a CAMA permit for marina construction
in estuarine waters would not be issued, or issued only if all local policies are satisfied. IT IS
CRUCIAL THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF ITS
POLICIES WITHIN AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN.
The following summarizes the Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) that are located in
Havelock and its ETJ:
Public Trust Waters:
Coastal Wetlands:
The Neuse River
The significant coastal wetlands are found along
Slocum Creek
the shorelines of the Neuse River and Slocum,
Tucker Creek
Hancock, and Tucker Creeks.
Hancock Creek
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Estuarine Waters: Estuarine Shorelines:
The primary estuarine waters are Estuarine shorelines in Havelock are generally
limited to the Neuse River. of the wooded swamp type and are limited to
the shorelines of the Neuse River.
The second area of land use plan application is that of establishing policies to guide the
jurisdiction's local planning. This may apply both within areas of environmental concern where
CAMA regulations apply and in non-CAMA regulated areas of the city's planning jurisdiction.
Non -LAMA related recommendations must be implemented with local land use ordinances such
as zoning, development, or subdivision ordinances. If a land use plan recommends that the
average residential density should be three dwelling units per acre within a particular area, then
that density must be achieved through local regulatory controls. (This should not be confused
with the interaction of the land use plan with the CAMA regulations and 15A NCAC 7H use
standards.)
The final area of application is that of "Consistency Review." Proposals and applications
for state and federal assistance or requests for agency approval of projects are normally reviewed
against a jurisdiction's land use plan to determine if the project is consistent with local policies.
Inconsistencies of a project with local policies could serve as grounds for denial or revision of
a project. For example, an .individual or agency may request state approval to construct a
nursing home/health care facility. If the proposed location of the project is within an area in
which the land use plan does not allow such a facility, the project may be judged to be
inconsistent with the local land use plan.
The Coastal Resources Commission requires all governments to specify stated
development policies under each one of five broad topics. These topics include:
-- Resource Protection
-- Resource Production and Management
-- Economic and Community Development
-- Continuing Public Participation
-- Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plans
Based on the analysis of existing conditions and trends, suggestions from the city's citizens, and
substantial input and guidance from the Havelock Planning Department, the policies in the
following sections have been formulated to provide guides for regulating growth, development,
and resource management throughout the planning period in each separate area. Policies that
were considered but not adopted are provided in Appendix I.
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QB. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Soils: To mitigate existing septic tank problems and other restrictions on development posed
by soil limitations in Havelock's planning jurisdiction, the city will:
(a) Enforce all current regulations of the North Carolina State Building Code and Craven
County Health Department relating to building construction and septic tank installation/
replacement in areas with soils restrictions.
(b) Support the development of central water and sewer systems in all areas of the city's
planning jurisdiction.
U (c) Development in areas where soil types have limited bearing capacity will not be
encouraged. However, the city will permit development in such areas, as long as such
development complies with other local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
(d) In areas with, possible septic tank limitations, Havelock will remain committed to
decisions rendered by the Craven County Health Department's Sanitarian.
(e) The city will cooperate with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in the regulation/
enforcement of the 404 wetlands permit process. However, additional wetlands
regulations will not be supported or locally imposed by the city.
Flood Hazard Areas:
(a) The City of Havelock will continue to coordinate all development within flood hazard
1.1 areas with the city's Inspections Department, North Carolina Division of Coastal
L� Management, FEMA, and the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
(b) The City of Havelock realizes the inevitability of some development occurring in flood
prone areas. Therefore, the city will continue to participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program and enforce its "regular" Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
through the city building inspection program. Proposed developments shall provide
protective measures which comply with flood insurance requirements.
Groundwater/Protection of Potable Water Supplies:
(a) It shall be the policy of Havelock to conserve surficiall groundwater resources by
enforcing CAMA and North Carolina Division of Environmental Management stormwater
runoff regulations, and by coordinating local development activities involving chemical
storage or underground storage tank installation/abandonment with Havelock Emergency
i Groundwaters that are at or just below the surface.
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Management personnel and the Groundwater Section of the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
(b) Land uses near groundwater sources are regulated by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management through 15A NCAC Subchapters 2L and 2C. Havelock
recognizes the importance of protecting potable water supplies and therefore supports the
enforcement of these regulations. Also, the city may consider adopting controls which
will discourage development that may encroach upon potable water supply wells.
(c) Periodically update the Wastewater Facilities Plan and standard operating procedures for
utilities which would direct future expansion and current maintenance of city water and
sewer facilities. Continue to develop water and sewer maps in conjunction with this
plan. Water extension will be decided by the City Council based on potential annexation.
(d) Ensure that the city's land development review and inspection process examines all land
use proposals to determine their impact on the city's potable water supplies and
resources.
(e) Support state efforts to remove leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) and to restore
adversely affected water supplies.
(f) Continue the extension and maintenance of public water supplies and distribution systems 'J
into selected areas of the city and extraterritorial jurisdiction as required by annexation
and standard use. These selected areas are determined by annexation decisions as
dictated by City Council.
(g) Develop citizens' awareness of programs related to expanding water supplies and
distribution systems, including information promoting access to these systems.
Manmade Hazards: 0
(a) Havelock will support the technical requirements and state program approval for
underground storage tanks as prescribed by 15A NCAC 2H, Criteria and Standards
Applicable to Underground Storage Tanks.
(b) Continue to. support capacity use groundwater monitoring by the Division of tJ
Environmental Management. n
(c) Havelock opposes the disposal of any toxic wastes, as defined by the U.S. Environmental U
Protection Agency's Listing of Hazardous Substances and Priority Pollutants (developed
pursuant to the Clean Water Act of 1977) within its planning jurisdiction.
(d) Havelock fully supports continued growth and development of both the Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station and the Craven County Regional Airport. n
(e) Havelock supports the continued development of MCAS Cherry Point and the required
infrastructure.
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(f) Development in the vicinity of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point should be
compatible with the Cherry Point AICUZ. Permitted uses are defined by the highway
commercial -air installation compatible use and light industrial -air installation compatible
use zones, which are defined in the City of Havelock Zoning Ordinance.
Stormwater Runoff: Havelock will support state regulations relating to stormwater runoff
resulting from development (Stormwater Disposal Policy 15A NCAC 2H.001-.1003).
Cultural/Historic Resources:
(a) Havelock will coordinate all housing rehabilitation/redevelopment projects with the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History, to ensure that any significant architectural
details or buildings are identified and preserved.
(b) Havelock will coordinate all public works projects with the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, to ensure the identification and preservation of significant historic
and archaeological. sites.
(c) " The City of Havelock recognizes the historic significance of Cherry Point to the nation
and region. Havelock encourages protection of historic sites such as Gate 6.
(� Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas:
U (a) Industrial development which can comply with the use standards specified by 15A NCAC
7H, the City of Havelock land use control ordinance, and federal regulations may be
located within conservation classified areas. Havelock aggressively encourages the
development of industry. The city does not want any policies contained within this plan
to prohibit industrial development which meets all applicable state and federal
regulations.
(b) The City of Havelock, in cooperation with Craven County, will continue to support an
active industrial recruitment program, as currently conducted by the Craven County
Committee of 100, seeking low pollution,' light manufacturing industries and those which
do not require large commitments of water and/or sewer.
(c) The city believes that all industrial prospects should be given a fair, case -by -case
assessment in order to carefully compare possible economic benefits with possibly
negative environmental effects.
(d) Havelock supports the establishment of natural gas lines to Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point and other potential users if the service should become available to the
region.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCE PROTECTION
Package Treatment Plant Use:
(a) The city does not support the use of private package sewage treatment plants within the
city limits. However, in the ETJ, in special cases where the use of private systems is
the only available option, the city may permit the use of private systems only if the
associated development meets the following criteria:
• The said development is consistent with the city's policies and ordinances.
• The system meets or exceeds the state and federal permitting
requirements.
• The project will have no adverse impacts beyond its boundaries.
• The perpetual operation and maintenance of the system is guaranteed
without obligation to the city in any way.
The location of any proposed package treatment plants within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction which would impact Havelock shall be approved by the city provided that
they meet or exceed the following criteria:
• The said development is consistent with the city's policies and ordinances.
• The system meets or exceeds the state and federal permitting
requirements.
• The project will have no adverse impacts beyond its boundaries.
• The perpetual operation and maintenance of the system is guaranteed
without obligation to the city in any way.
(b) Private developers considering the use of private sewer treatment plants within the ETJ
must prepare detailed facility impact statements which should include consideration of
maintenance and operational requirements for the plant and provisions for the dedication
of the plant into the public system, should the private operation fail to meet any and all
public guidelines.
(c) Any request for the approval of a private package treatment facility must be accompanied
by environmental assessments or, if required; environmental impact statements and
documentation of assurances that all applicable state and federal health requirements will
be satisfied.
(d) All development and subsequent construction of wastewater facilities shall be consistent
with the regulations set forth by the Havelock zoning and subdivision ordinances in
conjunction with the adopted land use plan.
(e) Havelock supports the discharge of package treatment plant effluent into 404 wetland
areas.
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Marina and Floating P Home Development: Havelock will enforce the following policies to
govern floating homes and marina development:
(a) Havelock will allow the construction and expansion of marinas, including upland
marinas, in all areas which satisfy the use standards for marinas as specified in 15A
NCAC 7H and the Havelock building/land use regulation codes and ordinances. This
shall include marinas proposed for location within Conservation areas.
(b) Havelock will allow construction of dry stack storage facilities for boats associated either
with or independent of marinas. All applicable state/federal regulations and Havelock
n building/land use regulation codes and ordinances must be satisfied.
(c) Floating homes are not an issue or problem in the city's planning jurisdiction. However,
the city discourages the anchoring of floating homes within its planning jurisdiction.
Havelock will investigate the development of an ordinance to regulate floating homes.
Development of Sound and Estuarine Islands: A policy on the development of sound and
estuarine system islands is not applicable to Havelock.
Bulkhead Construction: Havelock supports the construction of bulkheads as long as they fulfill
the use standards set forth in 15A NCAC 7H.
Sea Level Rise: The City of Havelock will implement the following policies to respond to sea
level rise:
(a) The City of Havelock will continuously monitor the effects of sea level rise and update
the land use plan policies as necessary to protect the city's public and private properties
from rising water levels.
(b) The City of Havelock will support bulkheading on the mainland to protect its shoreline
areas from intruding water resulting from rising sea level.
C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES
RECREATION RESOURCES
(a) Subject to available funds, the City of Havelock supports a comprehensive recreational
program to provide a broad range of recreational facilities for its citizens.
(b) The city could seek donations of land, bargain sales, or grant funds in order to obtain
sites suitable for development as recreational facilities.
Productive Agricultural Lands:
(a) Support state and federal agricultural programs, where applicable, which assist farming
0 and aid in identifying prime agricultural lands in and around Havelock.
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(b) Enhance the degree of land use controls on agricultural lands in order to provide
opportunities for city or extraterritorial expansion and/or development as described by
the Havelock annexation study.
(c) Promote public awareness of U.S. Soil Conservation Service Best Management Practices
in the city and surrounding areas, while encouraging farmers to implement such practices
to the benefit of their natural resource production activities.
(d) Encourage the initiation of effort by the Agricultural Extension Service and the Chamber
of Commerce to work with the locality to develop farm markets targeted at benefiting
local farmers.
(e) Employ the land classification system to encourage and guide the location of intensive
land development activities in areas of the city and the ETJ which are currently served
by public utilities (or may be served in the future).
Aquaculture: The City of Havelock supports the development of aquaculture and mariculture
facilities.
Off -Road Vehicles: The city supports existing policies and/or regulations directed at the
management of off -road vehicles on public land. The existing policies are dictated by the U.S.
Forest Service, and as stated, the city fully complies with and supports these policies. However,
the city objects to the operation of off -road vehicles in coastal wetlands. The city does not have
policies directed at regulating off -road vehicles.
Solid Waste:
(a) Havelock supports a regional multi -county approach to solid waste management.
(b) Havelock favors the siting of recycling centers, transfer stations and solid waste
collection sites within all land classifications except those within the conservation
category when the facility(ies) is (are) consistent with the City of Havelock Zoning
Ordinance.
Productive Forest Lands:
(a) Support federal protection and management guidelines directed at preservation of the
Croatan National Forest.
(b) Promote public awareness of forestry Best Management Practices in the area, while
encouraging the private forestry industry to implement such practices to the benefit of
their natural resource production activities.
(c) Employ the land classification system to encourage and guide the location of intensive
land development activities in areas of the city and ETJ which are served by public
utilities and facilities.
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Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Development Impacts on Resources: Residential,
commercial, and industrial development which meets 15A NCAC 7H use standards will be
allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas. In all other areas,
development will be allowed that is consistent with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Marine Resource Areas:
(a) The City of Havelock supports the use standards for estuarine and public trust areas as
specified in 15A NCAC 7H.0207.
(b) Havelock reserves the right to comment on the individual policies and requirements of
the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
(c) The city will support enforcement of current state, federal, and local regulations to
improve water quality.
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
General: The City of Havelock desires to expand its economic base, including Cherry Point
expansion, tourism, commercial fishing, retail and wholesale trade, real estate and construction,
and industrial development. The city will support growth and development at the densities
specified in the land classification definitions. The desired pattern of development is shown on
the Land Classification Map 10. Havelock's economic development goals should be compatible
with and complementary to Cherry Point's existing and proposed activities. The following
Economic and Community Development policies shall apply:
(a) The city encourages and supports all types of economic development land uses that are
in accordance with all applicable ordinances and which can be shown to complement, and
not adversely impact, the existing demographic, economic, and environmental base
within Havelock.
(b) The city is committed to providing appropriate levels of public services, facilities, and
infrastructure in the city, in support of economically and environmentally viable
commercial and industrial development. As part of the recent annexation plan, the city
will provide public infrastructure improvements in accordance with existing city
ordinances and the policies of the North Carolina General Statutes. The city is pursuing
loan and grant programs from state and federal agencies to be used for public service
expansion. Havelock also supports the city and county economic development
commissions.
(c) The City of Havelock will support the following general locational characteristics for
economic development activities:
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• Encourage location of new commercial/retail uses in vacant commercial
buildings downtown.
• Encourage new residential, commercial, and recreational development to
take the form of infill in the downtown area as prescribed by the
subdivision and zoning ordinances.
• Continue to support and fund development of affordable housing in the
Havelock area.
• Continue to encourage a variety of choice in existing neighborhoods
through a balance of preservation, rehabilitation, and new development.
• Continue to ensure enforcement of housing construction and maintenance
codes. Explore alternatives to demolition of substandard housing.
• The city emphasizes the importance of locating new economic
development in and around the existing urban area where public
infrastructure and systems can be reasonably extended.
• The city encourages the redevelopment and revitalization of existing
underutilized industrially and commercially developed areas, placing an
emphasis on (1) improving those areas which currently exhibit deleterious
environmental and visual impacts, and (2) increasing development
densities on properties that are capable of supporting higher land use
intensities without being deleterious to the environment and public
infrastructure. In an effort to achieve these goals, the city will, when
possible, maintain active contact with absentee land owners.
• Evaluate and amend current subdivision regulations to provide incentives
for the creation of pedestrian linkages between residential and non-
residential developments, such as walkways and bicycle paths, as a means
of encouraging alternative modes of transportation.
(d) The city will provide leadership for commercial and industrial growth by supporting
local, regional, and state public interest groups concerned with economic development.
(e) Continue to support the Chamber of Commerce in their efforts to market the city's retail
and industrial sites.
(f) Examine possible development opportunities within the ETJ. Study opportunities for
potential future annexation. Continue to utilize the annexation plan in conjunction with
the land development master scheme as shown on the land classification map. Pursue
expansion of the existing ETJ based on development trends.
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(g) Support the development and enhancement of waterfront areas, while ensuring such
projects are compatible with all local, state, and federal environmental requirements.
(h) Continue the use of zoning as a mechanism to select, designate, and reserve optimal
economic development sites for future industry and commerce.
(i) Employ the land classification map as a means of selecting and designating appropriate
areas of the city for future commercial, industrial, and other economic development land
uses.
0) Support the extension of infrastructure into the ETJ as a catalyst for growth.
(k) Establish and maintain a Capital Improvements Budget Plan. This should be done in
concert with the 1994 City of Havelock Strategic Plan.
(1) Expand the city's ETJ to the maximum extent possible.
(m) Havelock supports the construction of adequate schools to accommodate area students.
The immediate construction of a new middle school in Havelock is needed.
(n) The city. will aggressively pursue annexation, including additional areas of the Cherry
Point Marine Corps Air Station.
U (o) Land use and development trends should be compatible with the mission of Cherry Point
so as to avoid further/future encroachment on the base. Encroachment should be
Qcontrolled through careful analysis of the city's water/sewer extension policies, proposed
zoning:changes, thoroughfare development, and growth policies.
(p) Commercial development/congestion around the Slocum Road gate should be controlled.
(q) Havelock supports buildout of existing development areas as opposed to expansion of
development into undeveloped areas. The expansion of city services into undeveloped
areas should be reviewed on a case -by -case basis.
a(r) The city discourages any development which may encroach on and interfere with the
continued operation of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station.
DWater Supply:
(a) The City of Havelock supports the construction of lines to and through conservation areas
to serve development which meets all applicable state and federal regulations.
(� (b) The city supports the addition of wells to its system to increase water supply.
�j (c) Havelock is aware that inappropriate land uses near well fields increase the possibility
of well contamination. Land uses near groundwater sources are regulated by the North
�j Carolina Division of Environmental Management through NCAC Subchapters 2L and 2C.
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The city recognizes the importance of protecting potable water supplies, and therefore
supports the enforcement of these regulations.
(d) The City of Havelock supports all efforts to secure available state and federal funding
for the construction and/or expansion of public and private water systems.
Sewer System:
(a) The City of Havelock will continue to utilize and amend the City 201 Wastewater
Facilities Plan, which would direct future expansion, and current maintenance of city
wastewater facilities.
(b) Havelock supports the discharge of effluent into 404 wetland areas.
(c) The City of Havelock supports the extension of central sewer service into the ETJ,
including the construction of lines to and through conservation areas to serve
development which meets all applicable state and federal regulations.
(d) The city supports all efforts to secure available state and federal funding for the
construction and/or expansion of public and private sewer systems.
(e) The city supports the development of a regional wastewater treatment facility.
Stormwater: The City of Havelock will cooperate with the N.C. Department of Transportation,
the N.C. Division of Environmental Management, and other state agencies in mitigating the
impact of stormwater runoff on all conservation classified areas.
Energy Facility Siting and Development: The City of Havelock will implement the following
energy facility siting and development policies:
(a) All proposed electric generating plants shall be reviewed under applicable state and
federal guidelines. The City of Havelock fully complies with these regulations. 0
(b) The siting of OCS (Outer Continental Shelf) energy facilities is not an issue with the city a
at this point in time. If such a facility were proposed, it would be evaluated for
consistency with the city's zoning ordinance under the special exception use permit
process outlined in the city code.
Redevelopment of Developed Areas: The most significant redevelopment issues facing
Havelock through 2000 are housing rehabilitation, commercial redevelopment, and reconstruction
following a major storm. During the planning period, the city will attempt to address its
redevelopment needs by implementing the following:
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(a) The city will apply for Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization
and North Carolina Housing Finance Agency funds.
(b) All redevelopment efforts will be coordinated with the City of Havelock Planning
Department.
(c) Pursue the establishment of a local nonprofit housing development corporation that would
assist in the rehabilitation and new construction of affordable housing units within older
neighborhoods.
(d) Promote funding for downtown revitalization and implementation in an effort to attract
new development to the central business district.
(e) The city will be pro -active in pursuing state and federal assistance and other methods of
funding to be utilized for revitalization and other improvements as deemed appropriate.
(f) The Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plan provides
policies for responding to hurricanes or other natural disasters. Those policies address,
reconstruction needs. The city will allow the reconstruction of any structures demolished
by natural disaster when the reconstruction complies with all applicable local, state, and
federal regulations.
Estuarine Access: The City of Havelock supports the state's shoreline access policies as set
forth in Chapter 15A, Subchapter 7M of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The city will
conform to . CAMA and other state and federal environmental regulations affecting the
development of estuarine access areas. Havelock supports participation in state/local sponsored
shoreline access projects. In addition, the city will implement the following:
• Study the feasibility of identifying, selecting, and developing additional
sites for public access on the rivers and other significant bodies of water.
• Continue to undertake efforts with the state Division of Coastal
Management and Office of Water Resources to obtain public trust water
access assistance in funding the planning, land acquisition, and site
development of these improvements.
Types and Locations of Desired Industry: Industrial development is crucial to economic
growth in Havelock, and providing long-term employment opportunities for Havelock's youth.
The city's heavy reliance on employment in the service and government sectors should be
balanced by the development of a base of industrial/manufacturing employment. Therefore,
Havelock supports all industrial development which satisfies applicable state/federal regulations
and local regulations. The city will pursue the development of industries which support the
Global Transpark.
Commitment to State and Federal Programs: The City of Havelock is receptive to all state
and federal programs which provide improvements to the city. The city will continue to fully
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support such programs, especially the following: the North Carolina Department of
Transportation road and bridge improvement programs, the CAMA planning process and
permitting programs, the Community Development Block Grant program, North Carolina
Housing Finance Agency programs, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers channel maintenance
projects, all state/federal funding programs to support development of water/sewer systems,
programs which may provide funding for solid waste disposal facilities, USDA funded drainage
and erosion control projects, shoreline access projects, and state/federal projects to enhance
economic development and tourism. In addition, the city will:
• Continue to support and provide public information pertaining to groups
such as the Neuse River COG, the Regional Development Institute, and
the Small Business Institute at East Carolina University, which provide
assistance to economic development projects.
Assistance in Channel Maintenance: Havelock continues to support state and federal efforts
to maintain channels for navigation. The city also supports the private maintenance of channels
providing that such action is in accordance with all local, state, and federal environmental
regulations.
Tourism: The City of Havelock will implement the following policies to further the
development of tourism:
(a) Havelock will support projects that will increase public access to shoreline areas.
(b) Havelock will continue to support the activities of the North Carolina Division of Travel
and Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry, efforts to promote
tourism -related commercial activity, and efforts to enhance and provide shoreline
resources.
(c) Havelock will participate in the "Deep America Beautiful" campaign.
(d) Havelock will continue to study and pursue programs aimed at promoting and enhancing
levels of tourism and tourism -related development opportunities in the city.
(e) Havelock will support and promote the downtown and waterfront areas as potential
locations for seasonal/annual festivals, markets, and recreational activities.
(f) Havelock will continue to support the activities of local and regional public interest
groups responsible for promoting tourism in the city such as the Chamber of Commerce
and the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Craven County Tourism and
Development Authority.
(g) The City of Havelock's tourism programs should be coordinated with Cherry Point
Public Affairs officials. Weekly base tours are conducted for the public and should be
advertised locally.
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(h) The City of Havelock supports construction of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air
Station Air Museum.
Transportation:
(a) The City of Havelock supports the following transportation improvements and programs:
• Improve N.C. 101, Havelock Planning Area to Carteret County (5.70 mi.)
• Improve S.R. 1756 (Lake Road), Havelock Planning Area to Carteret
County (0.90 mi.)
• Construct U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass (8.6 mi.)
• N.C. 101 widening, Roosevelt to Cunningham, four lanes to five (0.3 mi.)
• N.C. 101 widening, Cunningham to Webb, two lanes to five (0.3 mi.)
• Miller Boulevard widening, U.S. 70 to Lake Road, two lanes to four (1.8
mi.)
• Cunningham Boulevard extension from U.S. 70 to Lake Road (1.7 mi.)
• Greenfield Heights Boulevard extension to U.S. 70 (2.8 mi.)
• S.R. 1746 (Church Road), replace bridge over Slocum Creek.
• Construction of bridges over Slocum Creek on both the east and
west access roads along Highway 70.
• All Craven County Regional Airport improvements indicated in the
airport's five-year transportation improvement program. This includes,
but is not limited to, construction of a new terminal building and extension
of runway 13-31.
(b) Coordinate with NCDOT to ensure that roads and streets in the city are adequately
maintained and upgraded in a fashion consistent with the city's code of ordinances and
the 1993 land use plan's land use objectives, as well as the established thoroughfare plan.
(c) Initiate a Transportation System Management Study (TSM) directed at studying the
impacts of the proposed bypass on secondary roads and other arterial connectors.
(d) Implement studies to develop clear, efficient, and sensitive design and alignment
standards for the proposed bypass.
(e) Continue to take proactive steps to develop a series of comprehensive design guidelines
for buildings, signage, and landscaping along the city's primary entranceways.
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(f) Evaluate and amend current subdivision regulations to provide incentives for the creation a
of pedestrian linkages between residential and non-residential developments, such as
walkways and bicycle paths, as a means of encouraging alternative modes of a
transportation. In addition, the subdivision ordinance should be amended to strengthen
requirements for roadway connections between subdivisions.
(g) Havelock supports transportation improvements which will improve access to the Marine IJ
Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
(h) The city's transportation planning process should endeavor to create a more pedestrian
friendly environment.
E. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
As the initial step in the preparation of this document, the City of Havelock prepared and
adopted a "Citizen Participation Plan." The plan outlined the methodology for citizen
involvement (see Appendix II). Public involvement was generated through public information
meetings and development of the plan by the Havelock Planning Board.
A public information meeting was conducted at the outset of the project on February 27,
1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. Subsequently, meetings of the Planning Board
were held on April 4, 1995; May 9, 1995; June 27, 1995; July 11, 1995; August 3, 1995; and
September 7, 1995. All meetings were advertised and open to the public. The Board of
Commissioners conducted a public information meeting for review and comment on the plan on
November 7, 1995. The meeting was advertised in the Havelock News.
The preliminary plan was submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for comment
in April, 1996. Following receipt of CRC comments, the plan was amended, and a formal
public hearing on the final document was conducted on July 22, 1996. The public hearing was
advertised in the Sun Journal on June 19, 1996. The plan was approved by the Havelock Board
of Commissioners on July 22, 1996, and submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for
certification. The plan was certified on July 26, 1996.
Citizen input will continue to be solicited, primarily through the Planning Board, with
advertised and adequately publicized public meetings held to discuss special land use issues and
to keep citizens informed.
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F. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION POLICIES
Hazard mitigation, or actions taken to reduce the probability or impact of a disaster could
involve a number of activities or policy decisions. The starting point, however, is to identify
the types of hazards (including the relative severity and magnitude of risks), and the extent of
development (including residential, commercial, etc.) located in storm hazard areas.
The city has adopted the applicable policies and procedures detailed in the Craven County
Hurricane Evacuation Plan (as amended). It provides guidance for coordinated evacuation,
communications, operations, shelter, and set-up for the Cherry Point -Havelock area. Emergency
preparedness activities are provided at Cherry Point through a "team" of department directors
Dand are coordinated by the Disaster Control Officer, who also serves as a liaison with local
officials. The Craven County Fire Marshal serves as the Craven County Emergency
Management Coordinator with offices and the operations center located in New Bern. The City
of Havelock's Director of Public Safety is the city's emergency management coordinator.
Havelock's operations center is the public safety building.
POST -DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND POLICIES
` A. Introduction
a This post -disaster plan provides a program which will permit the City of Havelock to deal with
the aftermaths of a storm in an organized and efficient manner. * The plan provides the
mechanisms, procedures, and policies that will enable the city to learn from its storm experi-
ences and to rebuild the developed areas in a wise and practical manner.
nThe post -disaster reconstruction plan encompasses three distinct reconstruction periods:
u • The emergency period is the reconstruction phase immediately after a storm.
Emphasis will be placed on restoring public health and safety, assessing the
nature and extent of storm damage, and qualifying for and obtaining whatever
federal and state assistance might be available.
a• The restoration period covers the weeks and months following a storm
disaster. Emphasis will be placed on restoring community facilities, utilities,
essential businesses, etc., so that the city and its municipalities can once again
function in a normal manner.
• The replacement reconstruction period will be the period during which the city
is rebuilt. This period may last from months to years depending on the nature
and extent of the damaged incurred.
U It is important that city officials clearly understand the joint federal -state -local procedures for
providing assistance to rebuild after a storm so that city damage assessment and reconstruction
efforts are carried out in an efficient manner that will qualify the City of Havelock for the
different types of assistance that are available. The requirements are generally delineated in the
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Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-288) which authorizes a wide range of financial and direct
assistance to both local communities and individuals. The sequence of procedures to be followed
after a major storm event is as follows:
1. The City of Havelock damage assessment teams will survey storm damage
within the city. (j
2. Damage information is compiled and summarized and the nature and extent of U
damage is reported to the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management
(DEM).
3. DEM compiles local data and makes recommendations to the Governor
concerning state action.
4. The Governor may request a Presidential declaration of "emergency" or
"major disaster." A Presidential declaration would make a variety of
federal resources available to Havelock.
5. Federal Relief assistance provided to a community after an "emergency"
has been declared typically ends one month after the initial Presidential
declaration. Where a "major disaster" has been declared, federal
assistance for "emergency" work typically ends six months after the
declaration and federal assistance for "permanent" work ends after 18
months.
The following summarizes the reconstruction emphasis of current federal disaster assistance
programs:
• Executive Order 1198 (Floodplain Management) directs all federal agencies
to avoid either directly or indirectly supporting future unwise development in
floodplains (e.g., through sewer grants in locations that foster floodplain
development.)
® Section 406 of the Disaster Relief Act can require communities, as a
prerequisite for federal disaster assistance, to take specific actions to mitigate
future flood losses.
The City of Havelock maintains a comprehensive listing of the Federal Disaster Assistance
Programs that may be available to the city following a major storm. The programs identified
fall into the categories of Temporary Housing, Individual Assistance, and Assistance to Local
and State Governments.
The remainder of this chapter presents recommended recovery procedures in the general
sequence of response by the city. While damage assessment (Sections B and C) will be the first
operations conducted by the city after a disaster, it should be realized that the recommended
recovery operations (Section D) will begin simultaneously. The remainder of this chapter is,
therefore, organized as follows:
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1. Procedures that Havelock should follow to carry out its damage
assessment program to meet all federal and state requirements including
organization of the damage assessment tea_ m and recommended damage
assessment procedures.
2. An overall organizational framework for restoration operations after the
emergency period.
3. Replacement/reconstruction policies that the city should adopt to insure
that future development that does occur in local hazard areas is
constructed in a manner consistent with sound land use planning, public
safety considerations, and existing and evolving federal and state policy.
B. Organization of Local Damage Assessment Team
A local damage assessment team should include individuals who are qualified to give reliable
estimates of the original value of structures, an estimated value of sustained damages, and a
description of the repairs. Additionally, the logistics involved in assessing damage in
unincorporated sections of the city after a major storm will necessitate the organization of several
damage assessment teams in Havelock. The following are recommended team members.
Public Propegy Survey Team
City Manager
City Department Head(s)
Professional Engineer
Architect *
Sheriff's Deputy (driver)
Business and Industry Survey Team
Tax Assessor
Building Inspector
Industrial/Commercial Real Estate Broker
Chamber of Commerce Representative
Architect *
Committee of 100 representative
Sheriffs Deputy (driver)
Private Dwelling Survey Team
Tax Assessor
Building Inspector
Residential Real Estate Broker
f 3 Building Contractor *
(j Sheriffs Deputy (driver) .
o*Community volunteers, if available.
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The Emergency Management Coordinator should immediately undertake a recruitment effort to
secure the necessary volunteers and to establish a training program to familiarize the members
of the damage assessment team with required damage classification procedures and reporting
requirements. It is suggested that the city assume the responsibility for developing and
implementing a training program for both city damage assessment teams and the local damage
assessment teams that the municipalities may establish. In establishing the city teams, it must
be recognized that it might be very difficult to fill certain positions, such as the building
contractor position, because the services of individuals with such skills will likely be in great
demand after a storm disaster. A commitment from the Home Builders Association may be a
way of guaranteeing needed assistance. Additionally, the Emergency Management Coordinator
should establish an active "volunteer file;" volunteers should have standing instructions where
to automatically report following a storm. Damage assessment forms and procedures should be
prepared now and distributed to volunteers as part of the training program.
C. Damage Assessment Procedures and Requirements
Damage assessment is defined as rapid means of determining a realistic estimate of the amount
of damage caused by a natural or manmade disaster. For a storm disaster, it is expressed in
terms of 1) number of structures damaged; 2) magnitude of damage by structure type;
3) estimated total dollar loss; and 4) estimated total dollar loss covered by insurance.
After a major storm event, members of the Damage Assessment Team should report to the
Emergency Operations Center for a briefing from the Emergency Management Coordinator.
Private pilots may provide assistance during the damage assessment phase. The first phase of
the assessment should consist of only an external visual survey of damaged structures. A more
detailed second phase assessment can be made after the initial damage reports are filed.
The initial damage assessment should make an estimate of the extent of damage incurred by each
structure and identify the cause (wind, flooding, wave action, combination, etc.) of the damage
to each structure. This first phase assessment should be made by "windshield" survey.
Damaged structures should be classified in accordance with the suggested state guidelines as
follows:
• Destroyed (repairs would cost more than 80 percent of value).*
• Major (repairs would cost more than 30 percent of the value).
• Minor (repairs would cost less than 30 percent of the value, but the
structure is currently uninhabitable).
• Habitable (some minor damage, with repairs less than 15 percent of the
value).
It will be necessary to thoroughly document each assessment. In many cases, mail boxes and
other information typically used to identify specific structures will not be found. Consequently,
the Damage Assessment Team must be provided with tax maps (aerial photographs with property
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Oline overlays), other maps and photographic equipment in order to record and document its field
� observations. Enough information to complete the Damage Assessment Worksheet must be
'I obtained on each damaged structure.
The second phase of the Damage Assessment Operation will be to estimate the value of the
damages sustained. This operation should be carried out in the Emergency Operations Center
under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator. A special team
consisting of city tax clerks, tax assessment personnel, and other qualified staff should be
organized by the Emergency Management Coordinator. This team should then be incorporated
into this Damage Assessment Plan.
*Note: Any structure which is located in an AEC that is damaged over 50% of its value is considered destroyed under
CAMA regulations, and a new CAMA permit will be required for reconstruction.
In order to estimate total damage values, it will be necessary to have the following information
available for use at the Emergency Operations Center:
• A set of property tax maps (including aerial photographs) identical to those
utilized by the damage assessment field team.
• City maps delineating areas assigned to each team.
• Copies of all city property tax records. This information should indicate the
estimated value of all commercial and residential structures within the city.
Because time will be of the essence, it is recommended that the city immediately
commence a project listing the property values of existing structures in
unincorporated areas of the city on the appropriate lots of the property tax maps
that will,be kept at the Emergency Operations Center. This should be completed
now in advance of a storm. The information will prove invaluable if a storm
disaster does occur. This set of tax maps should be updated annually prior to the
hurricane season.
The flood insurance policy coverage for property owners in flood hazard areas should be updated
before each hurricane season. This can be accomplished in concert with the local mortgage
institutions. Annual updates should be disseminated to each town and kept available in the
Emergency Operations Center for estimating the value of sustained damages covered by hazard
insurance.
In order to produce the damage value information required, the following methodology is
recommended:
1. The number of businesses and residential structures that have been damaged within
unincorporated areas of the city should be summarized by damage classification category.
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2. The value of each damaged structure should be obtained from the marked set of tax maps
and multiplied by the following percentages* for appropriate damage classification
category:
• Destroyed ' - 100 %
• Major Damage - 50%
• Minor Damage (uninhabitable) - 25 %
• Habitable - 10%
*These percentages are to be used only for assigning damage value; they do not
agree with the structural damage percentages on page N-20.
3. The total value of damages for the unincorporated areas of the city should then be
summarized.
4. The estimated value loss covered by hazard insurance should then be determined by:
1) estimating full coverage for all damaged structures for situations where the average
value of such coverage exceeds the amount of damage to the structure; and
2) multiplying the number of structures where damage exceeds the average value of
insurance coverage by the average value of such coverage.
5. Damage assessment reports should be obtained from each incorporated area and the data
should then be consolidated into a single city damage assessment report which should be
forwarded to the appropriate state officials.
6. Damage to public roads and utility systems should be estimated by utilizing current
construction costs for facilities by lineal foot (e.g., 10' water line replacement cost =
X$/L.F.).
The Damage Assessment Plan is intended to be the mechanism for estimating overall property
damage in the event of a civil disaster. The procedure recommended above represents an
approach for making a relatively quick, realistic "order of magnitude" damage estimate after a
disaster. However, the organization and data collection must be completed prior to the storm
event.
D. Organization of Recovery Operation
Damage assessment operations are oriented to take place during the emergency period. After
the emergency operations to restore public health and safety and the initial damage assessments
are completed, the state guidelines suggest that a Recovery Task Force to guide restoration and
reconstruction activities be created to guide restoration and reconstruction activities during a
post -emergency phase which could last from weeks to possibly more than a year. The
responsibilities of the Task Force will be:
1. Establishing an overall restoration schedule.
2. Setting restoration priorities, in advance, by definition.
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O3. Determining requirements for outside assistance and requesting such assistance when
beyond local capabilities. (Pre -disaster agreement, procedures, contact persons, should
be defined before the disaster event.)
4. Keeping the appropriate state officials informed using Situation and Damage Report.
5. Keeping the public informed.
6. Assembling and maintaining records of actions taken and expenditures and obligations
incurred. Standardized forms should be developed in advance and kept on file at the
EOC.
7. Proclaiming a local "state of emergency" if warranted.
8. Commencing cleanup, debris removal and utility restoration activities which would
include coordination of restoration activities undertaken by private utility companies.
9. Undertaking repair and restoration of essential public facilities and services in accordance
with priorities developed through the situation evaluations.
10. Assisting private businesses and individual property owners in 1) obtaining information
on the various types of assistance that might be available from federal and state agencies,
2) in understanding the various assistance programs, and 3) applying for such assistance.
When a major storm does eventually hit Havelock and .major damages occur,
consideration should be given to establishing a Community Assistance Team within the
appropriate city department to carry out the above functions as long as there is a need
to do so.
The following sequence of activities and schedule is submitted as a guide which should be
considered by the Recovery Task Force and reviewed as necessary after the damage assessment
activities are completed.
Activily
1) Complete initial damage assessment
2) Complete second phase damage
assessment
3) Prepare summary of reconstruction
priorities and master reconstruction
schedule
4) Decision with regard to imposition of
temporary. development moratorium
5) Set reconstruction priorities and prepare
master reconstruction schedule
Time Frame
Immediately after storm passes
Completed by second week after the
storm
Completed one week after second phase
damage assessment is completed
One week after second phase damage
assessment is completed
Completed one week after summary of
reconstruction needs is completed
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Activity
Time Frame a
6)
Begin repairs to critical utilities and
As soon as possible after disaster rj
facilities
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7)
Permitting of reconstruction activities for
One week after second phase damage
all structures receiving minor damage not
assessment is completed
included in development moratorium
areas
a
8)
Permitting of reconstruction activities for
Two weeks after second phase damage
all structures receiving major damage not
assessment is completed
included in development moratorium
areas
9)
Initiate assessment of existing mitigation
Two weeks after second phase damage D
policies
assessment is completed
10)
Complete reevaluation of hazard areas
The length of the period for conducting
and mitigation policies in areas subjected
reevaluations and receiving input from
to development moratorium
the state should not exceed two months
11)
Review mitigation policies and
Two months after- temporary a
development standards for areas
development moratorium is imposed.
subjected to development moratorium
(Subject to change based on
and lift development moratorium
circumstances encountered) U
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12)
Permit new development
Upon suspension of any temporary
development moratorium (�
E. Recommended Reconstruction Policies
It is recommended that the Havelock Task Force consist of the following individuals:
• Mayor
• Havelock City Manager
• Emergency Management Coordinator
• Chief Craven County Tax Appraiser
• Havelock Building Inspector
• Havelock Planner
The following policies have been designed 1) to be considered and adopted by the Havelock
Board of Commissioners prior to a storm; and 2) implemented, as appropriate, after a storm
occurs.
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Permitting
1. Building permits to restore structures located outside of designated AEC areas that were
previously built in conformance with local codes, standards, and the provisions of the
North Carolina Building Code shall be issued automatically.
2. All structures suffering major damages as defined in the city's Damage Assessment Plan
shall be repaired or rebuilt to conform with the provisions of the North Carolina Building
Code and the Havelock Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance,
3. All structures suffering minor damage as defined in the Havelock Damage Assessment
Plan shall be permitted to be rebuilt to their original state before the storm condition.
4. For all structures in designated AECs, a determination shall be made for each AEC as
to whether the provisions of the North Carolina Building Code, the state regulations for
Areas of Environmental Concern and the Havelock Flood Prevention Ordinance apply.
For areas where the construction and use requirements appear adequate, permits shall be
issued in accordance with permitting policies 1, 2 and 3. For AECs where the
construction and use requirements do not appear to have been adequate in mitigating
damages, a Temporary Development Moratorium for all structures located within that
specific AEC shall be imposed.
5. For all structures located outside of designated AEC's, all provisions of the N. C.
Building Code and the Havelock Flood Prevention Ordinance shall be satisfied.
6. Permits shall not be issued in areas subject to a Temporary Displacement Moratorium
until such a moratorium is lifted by the Havelock Board of Commissioners.
Utility and Facility Reconstruction
1. When state/federal funds are available, all damaged water and sewer systems (both public
and private) shall be repaired so as to be elevated above the 100-year floodplain or shall
be floodproofed, with the methods employed and the construction being certified by a
registered professional engineer.
2. When state/federal funds are available; all damaged roads used as major evacuation
routes in flood hazard areas shall be repaired so as to be elevated at least one foot above
the 100-year floodplain elevation.
3. When state/federal funds are available, all local roads that have to be completely rebuilt
shall be elevated so as to be above the 100-year floodplain elevation.
Temporary Development Moratorium
Under certain circumstances, interim development moratoriums can be used in order to give a
local government time to assess damages, to make sound decisions and to learn from its storm
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experiences. Such a moratorium must be temporary and it must be reasonably related to the a
public health, safety and. welfare.
It is not possible to determine prior to a storm whether a temporary development moratorium
will be needed. Such a measure should only be used if damage In a particular area is very
serious and if redevelopment of the area in the same manner as previously existed would submit
the residents of the area to similar public health and safety problems. The Havelock policy
regarding the proclamation of temporary development moratoriums shall be to: n
Require the Havelock Recovery Task Force to assess whether a Temporary
Development Moratorium is needed within one week after the damage assessment
process is completed. Such an assessment should clearly document why such a p
moratorium is needed, delineate the specific uses that would be affected by the
moratorium, propose a specific schedule of activities and actions that will be
taken during the moratorium period, and establish a specific time period during
which the moratorium will be in effect.
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SECTION V
RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES
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SECTION V: RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATIONS
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a As required by 15A NCAC 7B planning guidelines, the Havelock land use plan must
relate the policies section to the land classification map, and provide some indication as to which
land uses are appropriate in each land classification. The City of Havelock's zoning ordinance
is consistent with the land classification map and supports the distribution of land uses shown
on that map.
UA. DEVELOPED CLASS
Havelock's primary growth should occur within the city's vacant residential areas, and
on scattered commercially zoned properties which are located adjacent to U.S. 70 and N.C. 101.
Only 423 acres, or 25 % of the city's land area, remains vacant. Of this total, only 296 acres
may be available for development. Most of those areas are classified as developed, and will
require basic urban services., The developed class is specifically designated to accommodate
intense development and land uses, including single- and multi -family residential, commercial,
industrial parks and open space, community facilities, and transportation. Population densities
will be high. The greatest demand for urban services will exist within this classification. Uses
permitted by the city's zoning ordinance and the policies contained in this plan will be allowed.
aB. URBAN TRANSITION CLASS
Urban transition areas will provide land to accommodate future urban growth within the
planning period. The average development densities will be less than the developed class
densities and greater than the limited transition class densities. Development may include mixed
land uses such as single- and multi -family residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and
other uses at high to moderate densities. - Urban services may include water, sewer, streets,
police, and fire protection. Population densities will be high. These areas are primarily located
a in the ETJ west of the city. Uses permitted by the city's zoning ordinance and the policies
contained in this plan will be allowed.
C. LIMITED TRANSITION CLASS
This classification will provide for controlled development with some urban.services.
a This classification is necessary to provide for growth expected west of the city in the ETJ. This
growth will be stimulated by the construction of the U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass. The orderly
development of the areas, including proper development of some municipal services, will support
the economic development and natural resource policies of this land use plan. The predominant
land use will be moderate density residential. Uses permitted by the city's zoning ordinance and
the policies contained in this plan will be allowed.
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D. CONSERVATION CLASS
The conservation class is designated to provide for effective long-term management of
significant limited or irreplaceable areas which include areas of environmental concern, 100-year
floodplain, "404" wetlands, and the Croatan National Forest. Development in the estuarine
system should be restricted to uses which satisfy 15A NCAC 7H use standards. The
conservation class policies and standards included in this plan do not exceed the 15A NCAC 7H
use standards.
E. COORDINATION WITH LAND USE CONTROLS
The City of Havelock enforces both zoning and subdivision ordinances. The zoning
ordinance is consistent with this land use plan and includes 12 separate zoning categories. The
developed, urban transition, and limited transition land classes are appropriate locations for the
following zoning categories: R-20A Single -Family, R-20 Single -Family, R-13A Single -Family,
R-10 Single -Family, R-7 Single -Family, R-M Multi -Family, R-MH Mobile Home, H-C Highway
Commercial, L-1 Light Industrial, and I -A Industrial and Agricultural. The ordinance includes
the HC-AICUZ Highway Commercial -Air Installation Compatible Use, and the LI-AICUZ Light
Industrial -Air Installation Compatible Use zones. Uses that are incompatible with the Air
Installation Compatible Use Zone Study findings regarding noise and crash potential areas in the
APZ-I and APZ-H areas, which are the high hazard areas, should not be allowed.
The following provides a summary description of each of the zoning districts.
Residential Districts:
R-20A Single -Family Residential District (20,000 square feet minimum lot area). The R-
20A district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is intended -for low
density residential purposes. Residential development in this district will not generally have
access to the City of Havelock water and sewer facilities.
R-20 Single -Family Residential District (20,000 square feet minimum lot area). The R-20
district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is intended for low density
residential purposes. It is expected that this district will generally have access to the City of
Havelock water and sewer facilities.
R-13A Single -Family Residential District (13,500 square feet minimum lot area). The R-
13A district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is intended for medium
density residential purposes. All dwellings in this district shall be connected to the City of
Havelock water and sewer facilities where available, or to approved public water and sewer
facilities.
R-10 Single -Family Residential District (10,000 square feet minimum lot area). The R-10
district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for medium density
residential purposes. All dwellings in this district shall be connected to the City of Havelock
water and sewer facilities where available, or to approved public water and sewer facilities.
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R-7 Single -Family Residential District (7,000 square feet minimum lot area). The R-7
district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for medium density
residential purposes. All dwellings in this district shall be connected to the City of Havelock
water and sewer facilities where available, or to approved public water and sewer facilities.
R-M Multi -Family Residential District. The R-M district is established as a district in
which the principal use of land is for high density residential purposes. Mobile homes are
permitted for use only as single-family dwellings, and all dwellings in this district shall be
connected to the City of Havelock water and sewer facilities where available, or to approved
public water and sewer facilities.
D R MH Mobile Home Residential District. The R-MH district is established as a district
in which the principal use of land. is for high density residential purposes. Mobile homes are
permitted for use only as single-family dwellings and all dwellings in this district shall be
aconnected to the City of Havelock water and sewer facilities where available, or to approved
public water and sewer facilities.
aIn addition to all other requirements of the code applicable to mobile homes, all mobile
homes located in the R-MH district shall be subject to the following minimum standards and
conditions:
`J (a) No mobile homes shall be permitted within the R-MH district which shall have
less than five hundred (500) square feet of heated interior space and shall have
been constructed pursuant to the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety
Standards as reflected by a certification to such effect upon the structure.
G(b) Mobile homes within the R-MH district shall -be installed in accordance with the
State of North Carolina Regulations for Manufactured/Mobile Homes. (Ord. of
(� 11=25-85, § 2, Ord. of 8-4-89)
Business Districts:
H-C Highway Commercial Use of Single and Two Story Buildings. The H-C district is
established to allow commercial development for retailing of goods and services, and providing
a offices and personal services on major highways and other thoroughfares in the community.
Because these commercial uses are subject to the public view, which is a matter of important
concern to the whole community, they should provide a pleasing appearance, ample parking,
a controlled traffic movement, and suitable landscaping. For those uses that may require use of
property outside of the principal buildings, special use provisions are generally required in order
to maintain and promote a healthful environment for the business community. Further, open
storage and accessory buildings may be specifically limited in scope.
HC-AICUZHighway Commercial Airinstallation Compatible Use Zone. The HC-AICUZ
a district is established to allow commercial development for retailing of goods and services, and
providing offices and personal services on major highways and other thoroughfares in the
community. Because these commercial uses are subject to the public view, which is a matter
of important concern to the whole community, they should provide a pleasing appearance, ample
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parking, controlled traffic movement, and suitable landscaping. For those uses that may require
use of property outside of the principal buildings, special use provisions are generally required
in order to maintain and promote a healthful environment for the business community. Further,
open storage and accessory buildings may be specifically limited in scope. In addition, no use
is allowed which is incompatible with the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Study findings
regarding noise and crash potential areas in the APZ-I and APZ-II zones. (2-27-78)
HC-O&I Highway Commercial -Office and Institutional. The HC-O&I district is
established as a transition district in which the principal. use of land is for dwellings, services,
offices, and institutional types such as medical facilities, clinics, churches, and other compatible
uses within a transitional area. Because these commercial uses are subject to the public view
which is a matter of important concern to the whole community, they should provide a pleasing
appearance, ample parking, controlled low volume traffic movement, and suitable landscaping.
Open storage should be prohibited.
Industrial Districts:
L-1 Light Industrial. The L-1 district is established as a district in which the principal
use of land is intended for warehousing, shipping facilities, and light manufacturing and
assembly operations.
I -A Industrial and Agricultural Use. The I -A district is established for those areas of the
community where the principal use of land is intended to be of industrial and agriculturally
related uses.
LI-AICUZLight Industrial Air Installation Compatible Use Zone. The LI-AICUZ district
is established as a district in which the principal use of land is intended for warehousing,
shipping facilities, and light manufacturing and assembly operations. No use is allowed which
is incompatible with the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Study findings regarding noise
and crash potential areas in the APZ-I and APZ-II zones. (2-27-78)
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a POLICIES CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED
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POLICIES CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Soils:
-- Development in areas where soil types , have limited bearing capacity will not be
encouraged.
-- The city currently supports 404 wetland permitting procedures as conducted by the Army
Corps of Engineers. Location of 404 wetlands shall be found by field analysis by the
appropriate agency.
Groundwater/Protection of Potable Water Supplies:
-- Support and promote land use requirements near groundwater sources as regulated by the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, via NCAC Subchapters 2L and
2C.
-- The city will ensure that the protection of existing and future potable water supplies and
resources will be consistent with all state and federal policies and guidelines.
Manmade Hazards:
Support state regulations for the control of siting, construction, and maintenance of
underground storage tanks.
D -- Continue to support and update existing land use regulations which address the control
of underground storage tanks. These regulations include state building and fire codes,
as well as federal guidelines and regulations.
U -- Support state and federal programs that regulate underground storage of hazardous
materials. Support regulations that require tightness testing for existing tanks and
a construction standards for new tanks. Immediate removal of leaking tanks shall be
required.
Stormwater Runoff:
-- The city recognizes the importance of the management of stormwater runoff associated
with agriculture, residential/commercial development, and its impacts on wetlands,
surface water, or other fragile areas. The city will support existing guidelines and land
development criteria for stormwater management and runoff related to private and public
Dland uses. These guidelines include submission of erosion and sediment control plans
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with each development proposal. The city supports state and federal stormwater runoff
criteria applicable to land development. The city will continue to update existing
stormwater management documents in support of existing state, federal, and local
regulations. The city currently maintains McCotter Canal, which is the main collector
for stormwater runoff in the area. Havelock also cleans and maintains all drainage
ditches and facilities which have been dedicated to the city.
Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas:
-- The City of Havelock will ensure that industrial development proposals are closely
reviewed and fully comply with federal, state, and local resource protection policies as
well as general policies addressing resource development and economic and community
development.
-- Havelock supports the re-establishment of jet fuel distribution that would be barged into
the Naval Boat Docks at MCAS Cherry Point and then distributed via pipeline aboard
base to the appropriate fuel farms.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCE PROTECTION
Package Treatment Plant Use:
-- Havelock supports the construction of package treatment plants which are approved and
permitted by the State Division of Environmental Management. As package plants are
approved, Havelock supports requirement of a specific contingency plan specifying how
ongoing private operation and maintenance of the plant will be provided, and detailing
provisions for assumption of the plant into a public system should the private operation
fail.
-- Any application for a wastewater disposal system which is to be located in the
extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be coordinated with Havelock planning, engineering, and
building inspection officials. The city shall not issue a wastewater disposal permit for
a location within Havelock's jurisdiction without first receiving a zoning permit from the
city.
Marina and Floating Home Development:
-- Development standards for marina construction and dry stack storage facilities for boats,
associated with or independent of marinas, are important to Havelock primarily from an
environmental standpoint. The city may encourage the development of marinas and dry
stack storage facilities provided that such development is consistent with state and federal
permitting offices and is not damaging to environmentally sensitive areas of waters. The
city does not have more specific policies regulating use and/or location of marinas at this
time.
The city encourages the continued study of marina development guidelines. Upland
excavation for marina basins shall be consistent with all state and federal guidelines.
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-- Examine the potential for the future construction of marinas in the city and
extraterritorial jurisdiction. This construction may be according to the following
guidelines:
0 New marinas are not to be located in primary or secondary nursery areas;
• The timing of marina construction involving dredging shall be determined
by the Division of Marine Fisheries;
u • All facilities associated with the marina shall be located so as to be
compatible with the visual and aesthetic qualities of existing neighboring
uses. Such facilities may include dry storage areas, concession stands,
and other such support systems.
-- The city does not allow the existence of floating homes within its limits at this time.
Development of Sound and Estuarine Islands:
estuarine system islands of an significance in Havelock's jurisdiction. For
-- There are no estu e y y g �
n those islands which do exist, Havelock does not oppose development of the islands if the
I development satisfies the 15A NCAC 7H use standards.
Bulkhead Construction:
-- When necessary, bulkhead installation should be conducted employing appropriate
,F construction and resource protection techniques. Where installation is required,
development plans should consider every feasible alternative to minimize damage to
existing-. marshes.
Sea Level Rise:
- A policy on the restriction of development within areas up to five feet above mean high
water that might be susceptible to sea level rise and wetland loss is applicable to
Havelock. However, the city does not see the need for additional policies regulating
development in these areas. It is the position of the city to comply fully with federal and
state restrictions and/or guidelines governing development in wetland and sea level rise
areas. See Storm Hazard section for further discussion.
C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES
RECREATION RESOURCES
Off -Road Vehicles:
O-- Havelock does not object to the responsible use of off -road or all terrain wheeled vehicles
r in all areas except coastal wetlands.
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Solid Waste: P
-- Discourage the development of any future landfill operations in Havelock or the a
extraterritorial jurisdiction. The city feels that the siting and governance of landfill
operations is solely the responsibility of the city.
Productive Forest Lands: a
-- Support state and federal forestry programs which assist city and extraterritorial
jurisdiction commercial forests and the forestry industry.
-- Enhance the degree of land use controls on commercial forest lands in order to provide
opportunities for city or extraterritorial jurisdiction expansion and/or development as
described by the Havelock land classification system.
-- Future public improvements should be planned and financed using fiscal mechanisms
which avoid adverse tax impacts on the owners of prime forestry lands where such lands
will not directly benefit from the planned public improvements.
-- Support and explore alternative land use guidelines and subdivision regulations which
ensure that the subdivision of forestry land can be optimally achieved without adversely
impacting adjacent forestry lands.
-- Encourage forestry operators in the more undeveloped areas of the city and ETJ to
maintain vegetative buffers between cleared areas and major public roadways to preserve
and enhance entries into the city.
-- Encourage replanting of areas within the city and ETJ cleared for timber, employing city
inspection staff to undertake periodic reviews of and produce reports on clearing
activities.
-- The City of Havelock encourages the Croatan National Forest to maintain land holdings
(no land swaps) within the vicinity of Cherry Point. These forest areas serve as
protection from encroachment.
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Development Impacts on Resources:
-- The relevant policies related to land development impacts on natural resources are fully
addressed in the resource protection section of this chapter. 0
Marine Resource Areas:
-- Commercial and recreational fishing resources and production activities, including
nursery and habitat areas, and trawling activities in estuarine waters, are recognized as
contributors to the economy of Havelock.
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-- The consideration of detailed policies, strategies, and implementation programs designed
to protect ,and enhance commercial and recreational fishing activities in the Trent and
Neuse Rivers, as well as related tributaries, should be actively pursued by the city.
-- The city should actively support state efforts to reduce nutrient loading in the surrounding
surface waters which include consideration of more stringent restrictions on nitrogen
discharges and enhanced regulations controlling the disposal of animal waste.
-- Continue to support and amend regulations which create incentives for private
development to preserve areas adjoining primary and secondary nursery areas.
-- Utilize applicable plans and/or ordinances to review the need for the most appropriate
location of additional public river access sites in the city.
-- Utilize the land classification system to recognize and establish minimum protective
buffers along waterways where adjacent lands have soils and development constraints
which create adverse environmental impacts.
-- In order to encourage the productivity of Havelock aquaculture, studies should be
initiated which examine opportunities for locally initiated land development guidelines
for freshwater runoff. and fecal coliform pollution in order to reduce the detrimental
impacts on the city's estuarine waters.
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
General:
-- Initiate. the development of uniform signage for all city -owned and maintained facilities.
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Water Supply:
-- The City of Havelock supports Craven County's efforts to develop a county -wide water
system and the protection of regional water supplies.
Sewer System:
a -- The city supports expansion of its sewer capacity to accommodate expansion of the
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Energy Facility Siting and Development:
-- There are no electric generating plants located in or proposed for Havelock's planning
jurisdiction. However, the city will review proposals for development of electric
generating plants, or plants associated with peat mining, on a case -by -case basis, judging
the need for the facility against all identified possible adverse impacts.
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-- The city will not oppose offshore drilling operations and onshore support facilities for
which an environmental impact statement has been prepared with a finding of no
significant impact on the environment.
Estuarine Access:
-- Enhance opportunities in the city for riverfront access and continue to undertake
active efforts to increase such access to public trust waters.
-- Identify methods of attracting the city's permanent and seasonal population to the
pedestrian amenities along the riverfront. This study" should be guided by a
Tourism Marketing Plan.
Assistance in Channel Maintenance:
-- The City of Havelock will consider on a case -by -case basis the provision of assistance
to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or state officials to obtain spoil sites, provide
financial aid, and assist in securing or providing easements for work. The city supports
maintenance of channels in the Neuse River, Slocum Creek, and Hancock Creek which
serve the military.
Tourism:
-- Havelock will support North Carolina Department of Transportation projects to improve
access to the city.
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CITIZEN PARTICIl'ATION PLAN
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
PREPARATION OF LAND USE PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95
The City of Havelock has received a FY94-95 Coastal Area Management Act grant for the
update of its existing Land Use Plan. This update is being undertaken because of the expansion
of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. Adequate citizen participation in the development
of the Plan is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens
of Havelock. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by
the city.
The Board of Commissioners will work with the city's planning consultant to ensure that the final
product will survey existing land use, identify policies, recommend strategies/actions, and identify
Areas of Environmental Concern. Emphasis will be placed on amending the plan to respond to
the expansion of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station Naval Aviation Depot. The plan will
focus on issues created by the military expansion, including infrastructure needs, housing needs,
transportation planning,- and environmental. A completely new land classification map will be
provided. Specifically, the planning consultant and the Board of Commissioners will be
Dresponsible for ensuring accomplishment of the following:
— Establishment of policies to deal with existing and anticipated land use issues.
Preparation of a land classification map.
— Preparation of hurricane mitigation and post -disaster recovery plans and policies.
— Assessment of opportunities for participation in state and federal programs.
— An updated Land Use Plan based on an effective citizen participation process.
The following schedule will be utilized:
1. February, 1995 — complete identification of existing land use problems, develop
socioeconomic base data, and review community facilities needs.
2. February, 1995 — Conduct initial meeting with the City of Havelock Board of
Commissioners, and have the Citizen Participation Plan adopted.
3. February, 1995 — The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public information meeting.
The meeting will be advertised in a local newspaper. The city will specifically discuss the
policy statements contained in the 1994 City of Havelock Land Use Plan. The
C significance of the policy statements to the CAMA land use planning process shall be
described. The process by which the City of Havelock will solicit the views of a wide
cross-section of citizens in the development of the updated policy statements will be
explained.
4. March -June, 1995 — Continue preparation of a draft Land Use Plan and conduct
(j meetings with the Havelock Planning Board.
U 5. August, 1995 — Present complete draft sections of the plan and preliminary policy
statements to the Havelock Board of Commissioners.
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6. September, 1995 — Review draft Land Use Plan with Board of Commissioners, conduct
a public information meeting for review of the proposed plan, and submit draft of
completed Land Use Plan to the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources staff for review and comment.
7. Following receipt of Coastal Resources Commission comments (estimate October or
November, 1995) — Present proposed Land Use Plan to Board of Commissioners for
adoption, and conduct a formal public hearing.
All meetings of the City of Havelock Planning Board and Board of Commissioners at which the
update of the Land Use Plan will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper. All
meetings will be open to the public. The city will encourage and consider all economic, social,
ethnic, and cultural viewpoints. No major non-English speaking groups are known to exist in
Havelock.
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