1996 Land Use Plan Addendum-1998

CRAVEN COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
1996 LAND USE PLAN
ADDENDUM, 1998
Adopted by the Craven County Board of Commissioners: June 21, 1999
Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: July 23, 1999
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.

CRAVEN COUNTY
LAND USE PLAN ADDENDUM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Page
EXPLANATION OF THE 1996 LAND USE PLAN ADDENDUM ......................... 1
SECTION L• ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE ................................ I-1
B. DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING .......................................... I-1
1. Craven County Permanent Population ................................... I-1
a. Regional and County Population Growth .......................... I-1
b. Geographic Distribution of Craven County's Population - 1970-1995 ... I-2
3. Craven County Housing Characteristics ................................. I-4
a. Number and Tenure of Private Housing Units ...................... I-4
b. Type and Condition of Private Housing Units ...................... I-6
' 4. Summary - Demographics and Housing ................................. I-8
C. ECONOMY............................................................I-10
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2. Employment and Income
I-10
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4. Tourism .
I-10
5. Commercial Fishing ................................................
I-12
6. Manufacturing..................................................::I-13
7. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point .
I-16
8. Agriculture....... .............................. ..............I-17
9. Commercial Forestry ...............................................
I-19
10. Craven County Financial Condition
I-19
11. Summary - Economy ...............................................
I-21
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EXISTING LAND USE...................................................I-22
1. Introduction ......................................................
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2. Key Land Use Issues ..
3. Residential Land Use ..... • ........ • • ......... • ...................
I-24
I-24
E. LAND AND WATER USE COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS ......................
5. Summary .I-26
I-26
F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY .......... 1-27
5. Surface Water and Basinwide Water Quality Management ................. I-27
7. Manmade Hazards.................................................I-32
8. Fragile Areas......................I-32
............................... f. Natural Resource Fragile Areas . I-32
g. Marine Resources ........................................... I-34
G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES ...................... I-37
1. Water Supply ..................................................... I-37
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2. Wastewater Disposal ............................................... I-39
3. Solid Waste Disposal ....................... ........................ I-39
4. Transportation....................................................I-41
a. Roads ..................... ..... ......................I-41
b. Interstate Waterway ......................................... I-43
5. Educational Facilities .............................................. I-43
7. Other County Facilities ............................................. I-46
SECTION II: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
A. PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT .... II-1
1. Year -Round Population Projections ................................... II-1
C. PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND LAND USE ISSUES ........ II-7
2. Water System ..................................................... II-7
3. Wastewater Treatment and Disposal ................................... II-8
4. Storm Drainage ................................................... II-9
5. Transportation................................................... II-10
7. Education Facilities ............................................... II-15
SECTION IV: POLICY STATEMENTS
A. INTRODUCTION TO POLICY STATEMENTS .............................. IV-1
VISION STATEMENT .................................................. IV-2
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS ......................... IV-2
C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES ................. IV-4
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .......................... IV-4
E. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION .................................. IV-8
TABLES
Table 1
Total Population and Percent Change for CAMA-Regulated Counties and
State, 1980, 1990, and 1995.....................................
I-1
Table 2
Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and
Municipality, Craven County, 1970-1995 ..........................
I-3
Table 3
Craven County Building Permits, 1990-1995 .......................
I-4
Table 4
Median Value of Owner -Occupied Housing Units
Craven County,1980-1990.....................................
I-7
Table 5
Housing for Bachelor and Married Personnel MCAS Cherry Point ......
I-7
Table 6
Craven County Civilian Unemployment Rate .......................
I-10
Table 7
Craven County Tourism Income, 1981-1996 ........................
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Table 8
Craven County Commercial Fishing Income, 1981-1996 ..............
1-12
Table 9
1997 Craven County Industries ..................................
1-13
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Table 10
FY97 Economic Impact Summary MCAS Cherry Point, NC ...........
I-16
Table 11
Craven County Farm Income, 1985-1995 ..........................
I-18
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Table 12
Non-farm/Commercial Forest Income Production, 1985-1995 ..........
I-19
Table 13
Craven County Government Revenue Data .........................
1-20
Table 14
Major Land Uses in Craven County, 1989 and 1997 .................
I-22
Table 15
Craven County Watersheds .....................................
1-29
Table 16
Craven County Water System Connection Line Sizes by Number of Miles
1-37
Table 17
Table 18
Craven County Water System Storage Tanks and Capacity ............
Outline of Craven County Booster Pump Stations ...................
I-38
I-38
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Table 19
Table 20
Craven County Solid Waste Disposal, FY91-92 to FY95-96 ...........
Recommended Construction Priorities Craven County 1996 Preliminary
1-41
Thoroughfare Plan ............................................
1-43
iTable
21
Craven County Schools Enrollment Versus Capacity, 1997-1998 .......
I-43
Table 22
Table 23
Craven County Fire Districts 1997 Tax Rates .......................
Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and
I-46
Municipality - No Base Loading, 1995-2005 .......................
II-3
Table 24
Projected Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by
Township and Municipality - Low Growth Base Loading .............
II-4
Table 25
Projected Total -Year Round Population and Percentage Change by
Township and Municipalitiy - High Growth Base Loading
II-5
Table 26
Table 27
Average Annual Year -Round Growth Rate and Percentage Change .....
Craven County Regional Airport Transportation Improvement Program -
II-6
Table 28
Aviation Element, North Carolina Department of Transportation .......
Craven County TIP Improvements ...............................
II-10
II-11
MAPS
1 Map 1 Craven County Existing Land Use ............................... I-23
' Map 2 Craven County Approximate Locations of Major Subdivisions, 1993-1997 1-25
Map 3 Craven County Watersheds ..................................... I-31

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Map 4
Craven County Areas of Environmental Concern and Other Fragile Areas
I-33
Map 5
Craven County Water Classifications .............................
1-36
Map 6
Craven County Water and Sewer Service Areas .....................
1-40
Map 7
Craven County Average Daily Traffic Volumes .....................
1-42
Map 8
Craven County School Sites ....................................
1-45
Map 9
Neuse River Bridge Replacement Alternatives ......................
1I-14
APPENDICES
Appendix I
Craven County Subdivisions Approved January, 1993 to December, 1997
Appendix 11
Craven County Tier Two Reporters, 1995
Appendix III
Craven County Natural Resource Areas
Appendix IV
Craven County Policies Considered But Not Adopted
Appendix V
Craven County Citizen Participation Plan

ICRAVEN COUNTY
1996 LAND USE PLAN
ADDENDUM, 1998
1 Explanation of the 1996 Land Use Plan Addendum
Craven County last updated its Land Use Plan in 1996. That plan was adopted by Craven County June 17,
1996, and received certification by the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) July 26,1996. The "Land Use
Planning Guidelines" outlined in Subchapter 7B ofthe North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) require
that the Land Use Plan be updated by the local planning unit and submitted for reapproval to the CRC within
five years of adoption. However, this year Craven County has been asked to update their land use plan ahead
of schedule. This request is due to recent changes in NCAC 7B and the need to coordinate land use plan
1 updates on acounty-by-county basis, requiring all municipalities within a given county to update their plans
at the same time. The primary reason for this change is to create the opportunity for neighboring municipalities
to work together in the formulation of their plans.
' Because Craven County had been asked to update their land use plan earlier than anticipated, a complete
revision ofthe plan will not be required. This document will serve as an addendum to the 1996 Land Use Plan.
It should be noted that the purpose of this addendum is to address only the additional requirements included
in the revised NCAC 7B and to provide more recent data where applicable. This addendum does not address
all of the topics covered in the 1996 land use plan. However, this addendum, in conjunction with the 1996
Land Use Plan Update, addresses all requirements of the revised 7B planning guidelines.
The 1996 Craven County Land Use Plan already meets many of the guidelines now required in the revised
NCAC 7B. The following additional requirements will need to be addressed in the policy statements of this
addendum:
-- A general vision policy statement describing the type of community that the
local government would like to become within the next ten years.
-- A basic statement as to the community attitude toward resource protection.
-- A policy addressing the protection of wetlands identified as being of the
highest functional significance on maps supplied by the Division of Coastal
Management, where available.
-- A policy addressing moorings and mooring fields.
-- A policy addressing water quality problems and management measures
designed to reduce or eliminate local sources of surface water quality
problems.
-- A statement as to the community attitude toward resource production and
management.
IExplanation of the 1996 Land Use Plan Addendum 1 I

-- A statement as to the community attitude toward economic and community
development.
-- A policy addressing commitment to state and federal programs, including
housing rehabilitation, community development block grants, housing for low
and moderate income level citizens, water and sewer installation, and rural
water systems.
-- A policy addressing assistance to interstate waterways.
Since this document is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1996 Land Use Plan, page numbers and
subj ect headings correspond with the 1996 plan where changes to that plan text were made. In some instances,
new tables and pages have been added; these are noted as new tables or pages.
Explanation of the 1996 Land Use Plan Addendum 2 1

ISECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
I-1.
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE
This 1998 Land Use Plan Addendum for Craven County 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,
September 28, 1995.
I-9.
' B. DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING
1. CRAVEN COUNTY PERMANENT POPULATION
La. Regional and County Population Growth
Fifteen ofthe twentyNorth Carolina counties regulated bythe Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
experienced a net permanent population growth from 1990 to 1995. As Table 1 indicates, the five counties
with a negative population growth were Hertford, Hyde, Onslow, Tyrrell, and Washington.
Table 1
Total Population and Percent Change for
CAMA-Regulated Counties and State, 1980,
1990, and 1995
Percent Change
'
County
Beaufort
1980
40,355
1990
42,283
1995
43,330
190-195
2.5%
Bertie
21,024
20,388
20,638
1.2%
Brunswick
35,777
50,985
60,739
19.1%
Camden
5,829
5,904
6,316
7.0%
Carteret
41,092
52,553
57,612
9.6%
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Chowan
12,558
13,506
14,031
3.9%
Craven
71,043
81,613
85,816
5.1 %
Currituck
11,089
13,736
15,818
15.2%
Dare
13,377
22,746
25,758
13.2%
Gates
8,875
9,305
9,798
5.3%
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Hertford
23,368
22,523
22,468
-0.2%
Hyde
5,873
5,411
5,211
-3.7%
New Hanover
103,471
120,284
139,577
16.0%
Onslow
112,784
149,838
147,912
-1.3%
ISection I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-1 1

Table 1 (continued)
Percent Change
County
1980
1990
1995
'90-95
Pamlico
10,398
11,368
11,869
4.4%
Pasquotank
28,462
31,298
33,290
6.4%
Pender
22,262
28,855
34,671
20.2%
Perquimans
9,486
10,447
10,650
l .9%
Tyrrell
3,975
3,856
3,812
-1.1%
Washington
14,801
13,997
13,766
-1.7%
Total CAMA Counties
595,899
710,896
763,082
28.1%
State of North Carolina
5,880,095
6,632,448
7,194,238
22.3%
Source: Office of State Planning.
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b. Geographic Distribution of Craven County's Population-1970-1995
The most significant demographic trend in Craven County since 1970 has been an increase in "urban"
population. The US Census classifies "urban" population as that portion ofthe populace living in incorporated
municipalities or Census Designated Places (CDP's) with a population of 2,500 or more. In 1995, Craven
County's "urban" populace was located in New Bern, Havelock, River Bend, and Trent Woods. These four
areas had acombined population of49,554, or 57.7% ofthetotal 1995 county population of 85,816. The 1990
Census year was the first year that Craven County's designated urban population exceeded the rural population.
Table 2 depicts the geographic distribution of Craven County's population by municipality and
unincorporated areas in 1970, 1980, 1990, and 1995. During the twenty-five year period, the county's
municipal population increased by 151.3%, while the population located in unincorporated areas decreased by
19.4%. The major reason for the dramatic growth in municipal population from 1970-1993 was the 1980
annexation of Cherry Point MCAS by the City of Havelock, and the incorporation of River Bend. Havelock,
River Bend, and Trent Woods have displayed rapid municipal growth over the twenty-five year period.
Ofthe county's four "rural" municipalities, only Cove City and Vanceboro enjoyed population growth
from 1970-1995. While Bridgeton had a very slight population decrease from 1970-1995 (-0.7%), Dover's
population dropped by 21.7% over the twenty-five year period.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-2 1

Table 2
Total Year -Round Population and Percent Change by Township and Municipality
Craven County, 1970-1995
Township
Municipality or Area
Total Year -Round Population
Percentage Chance
Overall
1970
1980
1990
1995
'70-'80
'80290
'90 '95
'70= 95
Township 1
Vanceboro
758
833
946
1,015
9.9%
13.6%
7.2%
33.9%
Unincorporated Areas
4,188
4,526
4,992
4,891
8.1%
10.3%
-2.0%
16.7%
Total Township
4,946
5,359
5,938
5,906
8.4%
10.8%
-0.5%
19.4%
Township 2
Bridgeton
520
461
498
516
-11.3%
8.0%
3.6%
-0.7%
Unincorporated Areas
2,737
3,953
5,873
6,221
44.4%
48.6%
5.9%
227.2%
Total Township
3,257
4,414
6,371
6,737
35.5%
44.3%
5.7%
206.8%
Township 3
Cove City
485
500
497
569
3.1%
-0.6%
14.4%
17.3%
Dover
585
600
452
458
2.6%
-24.8%
-1.3%
-21.7%
Unincorporated Areas
2,767
2,703
2,479
2,307
-2.3%
-8.3%
-7.4%
-19.9%
Total Township
3,837
3,803
3,427
3,334
-0.9%
-9.9%
-2.7%
-13.1%
Township 5
Total Township
2,047
2,551
2,635
2,594
24.6%
3.3%
-1.5%
26.7%
Township 6
Havelock
3,012
17,718
20,300
21,042
488.2%
14.6%
3.7%
598.6%
Unincorporated Areas
17,786
4,245
4,812
3,553
-76.1%
13.4%
-35.4%
-500.5%
Total Township
20,798
21,963
25,112
24,595
5.6%
14.3%
-2.1%
18.2%
Township 7
Total Township
4,757
6,149
6,878
6,870
29.3%
11.9%
-0.1%
44.4%
Township 8
New Bern
14,660
14,557
17,363
21,696
-0.7%
19.3%
24.9%
47.9%
River Bend
--
959
2,408
2,655
--
151.1%
10.2%
--
Trent Woods
719
1,177
2,366
4,161
63.7%
101.0%
75.8%
578.7%
Unincorporated Areas
5,746
7,952
6,656
4,829
38.4%
-16.3%
-37.8%
-18.9%
Total Township
21,125
24,645
28,793
33,341
16.7%
16.8%
15.7%
57.8%
Township 9
Total Township
1,787
2,145
2,459
2,454
20.0%
14.6%
-0.2%
37.3%
Total Municipalities 20,739 36,805 44,829 52,112 77.5% 21.8% 16.2% 151.3%
Total Unincorporated Areas 41,815 34,238 36,784 33,704 -18.1% 7.4% -9.1% -19.4%
Total County 62,554 71,043 81,613 85,816 13.6% 14.9% 5.1% 37.1%
Sources: N.C. State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-3 1

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3. CRAVEN COUNTY HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
a. Number and Tenure of Private Housing Units
(New Paragraph)
Table 3 provides a summary of Craven County building permit activity from 1990 to 1995. During
that period atotal of 1,784 permits were issued in the unincorporated areas ofthe county for new construction.
Almost all of these, 98%, were issued for single-family dwelling units. The total yielded a yearly average of
297 residential building permits.
1990
Havelock
New Bern
Unincorporated Areas
Craven County Total
1991
Havelock
New Bern
Unincorporated Areas
Craven County Total
Table 3 (New Table)
Craven County
Building Permits, 1990-1995
Residential
Single-
Two 3 & 4
5 or more
family
family family
family
Built
26
4 3
0
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
26
4 3
0
Built
64
0 6
0
-Demolished
27
0 0
0
37
0 6
0
Built
306
0 0
8
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
306
0 0
8
Built
396
4 9
8
-Demolished
27
0 0
0
369
4 9
8
Residential
Single-
Two 3 & 4
5 or more
family
family family
family
Built
44
0 0
0
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
44
0 0
0
Built
90
4 0
0
-Demolished
20
0 0
0
70
4 0
0
Built
276
0 0
0
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
276
0 0
0
Built
410
4 0
0
-Demolished
20
0 0
0
390
4 0
0
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1
1
1
1992
Residential
Single-
Two 3 & 4
5 or more
family
family family
family
Havelock
Built
63
2 4
6
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
63
2 4
6
New Bern
Built
112
0 0
24
-Demolished
16
0 0
0
96
0 0
24
Unincorporated Areas
Built
288
0 3
0
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
288
0 3
0
Craven County Total
Built
463
2 7
30
-Demolished
16
0 0
0
447
2 7
30
1993
Residential
Single-
Two 3 & 4
5 or more
family
family family
family
Havelock
Built
58
0 4
22
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
58
0 4
22
New Bern
Built
114
2 0
28
-Demolished
6
0 0
0
108
2 0
28
Unincorporated Areas
Built
269
0' 0
0
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
269
0 0
0
Craven County Total
Built
441
2 4
50
-Demolished
6
0 0
0
435
2 4
50
1994
Residential
Single-
Two 3 & 4
5 or more
family
family family
family
Havelock
Built
88
0 0
0
-Demolished
1
0 0
0
87
0 0
0
New Bern
Built
160
8 9
9
-Demolished
13
0 0
0
147
8 9
9
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1994
Residential
Single-
Two 3 & 4
5 or more
family
family family
family
Unincorporated Areas
Built
304
0 0
0
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
304
0 0
0
Craven County Total
Built
552
8 9
9
-Demolished
14
0 0
0
538
8 9
9
1995
Residential
Single-
Two 3 & 4
5 or more
family
family family
family
Havelock
Built
43
0 0
30
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
43
0 0
30
New Bern
Built
144
0 44
29
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
144
0 44
29
Unincorporated Areas
Built
308
22 0
0
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
308
22 0
0
Craven County Total
Built
495
22 44
59
-Demolished
0
0 0
0
495
22 44
59
Source: LINC, Office of State Planning, 1997.
b. Type and Condition of Private Housing Units
Table 4 provides an outline of the median value of year-round owner -occupied housing units by
township for Craven County in 1980-1990.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-6 1

rTable 4
Median Value of Owner -Occupied Housing Units
Craven County, 1980-1990
1980 1990 Percent Increase,
' Area Median Value Median Value 1980-1990
Township 1 $25,600 $45,400 77.3%
Township 2 $31,300 $79,600 154.3%
Township 3 $22,600 $40,900 80.0%
Township 5 $20,900 $53,000 153.6%
Township 6 $43,900 $67,900 54.7%
' Township 7 $38,000 $67,500 77.6%
Township 8 $40,800 $70,800 73.5%
Township 9 $32,600 $50,600 55.2%
Craven County $37,800 $65,900 74.3%
Source: State Data Center, N. C. Office of State Planning.
As might be expected, housing values increased the most from 1980 to 1990 in Township 2, location
of Fairfield Harbor. The lowest median values in 1990 were in rural Townships 3, 1, 9, and 5. However, the
median values in Township 5 have more than doubled since 1980, which is the result of rapid new
modular/mobile home development in that township in recent years. The 1990 county median value of $65,900
is equivalent to North Carolina 1990 median value of $65,800.
I-26.
' Housing on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is provided for bachelor and married personnel.
There is a total of 3,806 spaces for bachelor personnel. This includes 254 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 5 provides detailed housing unit information.
Table 5
Housing for Bachelor and Married Personnel
' WAS Cherry Point
MARRIED
Officer
BACHELOR
Officer
Apartments
48
Field Grade & Above 14
Two -Story Units
49
Company Grade 38
Capehart
169
Transient Quarters 78
Townhouses
60
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Table 5 (continued)
MARRIED
Staff Noncommissioned Officer
Capehart
Townhouses
Enlisted
Slocum Village
Hancock Village
Fort Macon Village
Lanham Housing
Mobile Home Spaces
(available to all ranks)
TOTAL
BACHELOR
Staff Noncommissioned Officer
679
E-6 & Above
132
240
Transient Quarters
42
Enlisted
775
E-5 & Below
3,368
347
Transient Quarters
122
249
Permanent Change of Station
12
148
(E-1 & Above)
76
2,840
3,806
Source: 1998 Economic Impact, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC.
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4. SUMMARY - DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING
The following provides a summary ofthe most significant demographic and housing -related trends in
Craven County during the last planning period:
-- Craven County has experienced the fastest population growth of any non -oceanfront CAMA-
regulated county since 1960.
-- 6 1 % of Craven County's 1995 populace lived in a municipality.
-- 1990 was the first census year that Craven County's "urban" population exceeded its "rural"
population; this continued for 1,995.
-- Craven County's fastest growing areas are Havelock, New Bern, Trent Woods, and River
Bend.
-- Several rural areas of the county, particularly Cove City and Vanceboro, displayed
appreciable population growth from 1980-1995.
-- The county's school age population is decreasing, while the elderly population and age 30-44
population is increasing.
-- The county's female population is increasing in relation to the male population, and the black
population is decreasing in relation to the white population.
-- There are 31,073 persons that are military -related in Craven County.
-- In Craven County, the impact of seasonal population (residing in seasonal housing units,
motels, marinas, and campgrounds) is minimal, and should not be considered a major issue ,
in the county's planning jurisdiction.
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-- Seasonal housing units comprised only 1% of Craven County's 1990 housing stock.
-- The number of housing units in Craven County grew almost twice as fast as the population
from 1980-1990, and the average household size decreased from 2.84 to 2.64 persons from
1980-1990.
-- Housing values are highest in Township 2, and lowest in Township 3.
'
-- Overcrowded housing conditions are worst in Township 5.
-- Craven County's housing stock is gradually aging, with a higher percentage of units aged 30
'
years and older in 1990 than in 1980.
-- The overall condition of the coun 's housing stock has improved significantly since 1970
h' g P g Y
particularly in terms of substandard plumbing and water and sewer service.
-- Mobile home development has increased dramatically since 1970.
-- Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point provides 2,840 base housing units for married
personnel and 3,806 base housing units for bachelor personnel.
-- About 15% ofthe housing in the county's planning jurisdiction can be considered substandard
according to HUD Section 8 Existing Housing Standards.
'
-- From 1990 to 1995 an average of 297 residential building permits were issued per year in
unincorporated areas of the county.
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I-31.
C. ECONOMY
2. EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME
In 1990, there was a total of 3 8,688 employed people in Craven County. Of that total, 7,383, or 19%,
were employed by the military. This represented a significant decrease from 1980 when 26.8% of the total
labor force was employed by the military. The strong military presence in Craven County through the years
has served to support unemployment rates which have consistently been low. Table 6 provides unemployment
rates for the civilian labor force for selected years.
Table 6
Craven County
Civilian Unemployment Rate
1982*
1985*
1990**
1997***
Civilian Labor Force
30,210
29,780
33,448
36,260
No. Employed
27,700
28,240
31,305
34,950
No. Unemployed
2,510
1,540
2,143
1,310
Craven County
8.3%
5.2%
6.4%
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
North Carolina
9.0%
5.4%
4.8%
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Source: *N. C. Employment Security Commission.
**U. S. 1990 Census.
***Through May, 1997.
Throughout the 1980s, Craven County maintained an unemployment rate which was consistently below
the North Carolina rate of unemployment. In 1990, the county unemployment rate had increased to 6.4%,
1.6% above the state rate of unemployment. In October,1992, the county's unemployment rate had improved
to 5.9%. The January to May,1997, unemployment has dropped to 3.8%. However, the rate is higher than the
state.
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4. TOURISM
Tourism has historically been a strong contributor to the Craven County economy. In particular,
tourism's contribution to the county's economy sharply increased during the 1980s. Table 7 provides a
summary of Craven County's tourism income from 1981 to 1996.
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Table 7
Craven County
' Tourism Income, 1981-1996
Year Expenditures
' ($1,000,000)
1981 21.99
1982 19.41
' 1983 26.10
1984 26.16
' 1985 29.21
1986 30.01
' 1987 40.00
1988 41.14
1989* 46.66
' 1990 42.62
1991 46.47
' 1992 48.46
1993 52.47
1994 56.10
' 1995 59.60
1996 63.00
*Model Change.
Source: Department of Commerce, Division of Travel and Tourism.
(New Section)
Over the eight year period, 1981 to 1988, tourism income increased by over 87%. Following 1988,
the Division of Travel and Tourism changed the economic model which it was utilizing to determine tourism
income. Thus, it is difficult, if not impossible, to compare 1989-1996 data with 1981-1988 data. However,
over the eight year period, 1989 to 1996, tourism income increased 35%. From this trend it is clear that
tourism continues to be a major factor in the county's economy.
1 The following provides additional information on the impact oftourism on Craven County's economy:
Craven County Travel and Tourism Facts
$ Impact Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $60 million in Craven County in
1995. This is a 7% increase over 1994 and compares with a North Carolina average
of 8.1 % and a national average of 5.1 %. Craven is 31' in tourism impact among
all 100 North Carolina counties.
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Jobs 950 jobs in Craven county are directly attributable to travel and tourism. An
estimated 1,330 additional jobs are related to this sector. Travel generated a $14.25
million payroll in Craven County last year.
Taxes State and local tax revenues from travel to Craven County amounted to $4.26 million
in 1995. This represents a $48 tax savings for each resident.
Attractions Popular area attractions include the Tryon Palace and gardens, museums focusing on
the Civil War and firefighting, numerous landmarks in historic New Bern, and the
Croatan National Forest.
Visitors A 1994 survey found historic sites, beaches, scenic areas, museums, golf and fishing
most popular among visitors to North Carolina. Average age is 41 years; 45% had
household incomes of$50,000 or more, 48% are college graduates, 21 % graduate or
professional school educated.
Origins Top states of origin for North Carolina domestic visitors are Virginia, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Ohio and Georgia.
Hotels Some 38% ofvisitors stay in hotels and motels. Hotel occupancy forthe central coast
region varies seasonally. It ranged from 79% in July of 1995 to 28% in December.
Fluctuations in 1994 were from 71% to 39%. During 1995, average daily rates
ranged from $72.50 to $48.72.
5. COMMERCIAL FISHING
Through the 1980s, commercial fishing has contributed to the Craven County economy. The county
consistently ranked 14th to 16th in the state in annual total catch in pounds. Both poundage and dockside value
have fluctuated greatly from year to year. No discernible trend in the industry has been established. Table 8
provides a summary of the commercial fishing activity from 1981 to 1996.
Table 8
Craven County
Commercial Fishing Income, 1981-1996
Year
Pounds
Dockside
(Total Catch)
Dollar Value
1981
115,960
$ 33,127
1982
59,853
$101,171
1983
485,140
$268,372
1984
558,570
$204,978
1985
857,433
$342,586
1986
688,710
$218,442
1987
457,640
$163,260
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Table 8 (continued)
Year Pounds Dockside
(Total Catch) Dollar Value
1988 644,442 $209,919
1989 271,090 . $123,679
1990 345,500 $121,045
1991 864,408 $325,093
1992 597,943 $293,949
1993 581,414 $311,401
1994 636,626 $503,964
1995 504,624 $504,759
' 1996 962,700 $719,558
Source: N. C. Division of Marine Fisheries.
Value and poundage appeared to be declining in the late 1980s. However, 1991 and 1996 had the
largest catch recorded since 1985. Commercial fishing is expected to continue at a modest level in Craven
County. Water quality in the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound will be a primary determinant of Craven
County's commercial fishing production.
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6. MANUFACTURING
' Manufacturing is an increasingly important contributor to Craven County's economy. Strong
industrial recruitment efforts have resulted in the growth of industrial job opportunities. Table 9 provides a
summary ofthe industries located in Craven County in 1997. Some ofthe industries are located outside ofthe
county's planning jurisdiction in municipalities or extraterritorial jurisdiction areas. While not within the
county's planning jurisdiction, the industries do contribute to the county's tax base and jobs inventory.
Table 9 (I-37)
1997 Craven County Industries
Industry
SIC
Description
Bridgeton
Damco Inc
3599
Machine shop; metal fabricating & machinery parts;
general machining, lathe & mill work; MIG, TIG &
arc welding
'
Encee Chemical Sales Inc
Phillips Plating Co
2869
3471
Organic chelating agents & compounds
Plating svc; electron nickel, hard chrome & tin
Cove City
Cove City Wood Preserving
2491
Treated lumber
Warmack Lumber Co Inc
2421
Sawing & planing mill
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Table 9 (continued)
Industry
SIC
Description
World Wood Co
2421
Kiln dried lumber
Havelock
Apex Carbide Inc
3545
Carbide rotary tools
Eastern Fiberglass Inc
3732
Fiberglass boats
Ellis Publishing Co (Sub U.S. Media, Inc.)
2711
Publish weekly newspaper
Havelock Sign Shop
3993
Magnetic, plastic, painted, wooden, Styrofoam & vinyl
lettered signs
NADEP
3724
Aircraft engine repairing
Outer Banks
2321
Men's & boys' sports apparel shirts
Print Shop
2752
Commercial offset printing, computer typesetting &
glue, plastic spiral & staple binding
RA Precision Inc
3599
Precision grinding on high tech mechanical
components
Tandemloc Inc
3429
Steel container locking devices
New Bern
Amital Spinning Corp (HQ)
2281
Acrylic yarn
Anderson, Gerald Logging Co
2411
Logging
Atlantic Ice, Corp
2097
Ice
Aylward Enterprises Inc
3565
Pharmaceutical packaging machinery
Barbour Boat Works Inc
3444
Welding, metal fabricating & boat repairing
Bengel, R E Sheet Metal Co
3599
Sheet metal fabricating; machine shop; drilling,
boring, cutting & honing; arc, gas, MIG, TIG &
heliarc welding
Can Do Signs
3993
Hand Painted signs & banners
Covington Detroit Diesel
3599
Diesel engine repairing
Craven Crab Co Inc
2092
Fish crab & seafood processing
Custom Marine Fabrication Inc
3444
Stainless steel & aluminum marine fabricating;
marine cabin tops, T-tops, frames & towers
Custom Sign Co
3993
Painted, electric, neon, vinyl & sandblasted signs
Dunn, Owen G Co Inc
2752
Offset & letterpress printing; computerized typesetting
& desktop publishing; glue, perfect, plastic, ring,
saddle stitch, sewn & staple binding
Griffm & Tilghram Printers
2752
Lithographic printing
Hatteras Yachts
3732
Luxury yachts
(Div Genmar Industries Inc)
Hudson Manufacturing Co
2335
Men's & women's clothing
Maola Milk & Ice Cream (HQ)
2024
Ice cream & milk
Marine & Industrial Plastics
3081
Thermoforming plastic sheeting
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
1429
Crushed stone
(Clarks Quarry)
Matthews Boats
3732
Boats & boat repairing
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'
Table 9 (continued)
'
Industry
SIC
Description
Metts Garment Co
2339
Women's sportswear
Moen Inc
3432
Plumbing fixtures, faucets & shower heads
'
Monte Printing Co
2752
Offset printing; manifold business forms;
computerized typesetting; glue, saddle stitch, staple,
spiral plastic & perfect binding
New Bern Garmet Co Inc
2395
Needlework & fabric screen printing
New Bern Quarry, Inc
1429
Crushed stone
(Div. Martin Marietta Materials)
'
Pipkin, E S Jr & Sons Inc
2411
Hardwood & softwood logging
Precision Molding & Woodworks
3442
Architectural wood molding & custom woodworking
'
Print Shop of New Bern
2752
Commercial offset printing & typesetting; glue, saddle
stitch, spiral & staple binding
Riggs & Son Grain Mill
2048
Feed & seed
Royster-Clark Inc
2875
Fertilizer blending
S-B Power Tools Co
3546
Power tools
(Bosch, Robert Power Tool)
Shopper, The
2711
Newspaper publishing
Signs Galore
3993
Magnetic, metal & vinyl lettered signs
Sun Journal Inc
2711
Daily newspaper publishing
(Div. Freedom Communications, Inc.)
'
Tarmac Mid -Atlantic Inc
3271
Concrete block
Thermik Corp
3613
Electrical thermal protector switches
Tredegar Film Products
3081
Polyethylene film
(Div. Tredegar Industries, Inc.)
Twin Rivers Printing Co
2752
Offset printing, desktop publishing & computer
typesetting; glue, staple & saddle stitch binding
United Decorative Plastic Corp
3089
Laminated plastic furniture prdts & automotive parts
Uptown Cabinets
2434
Wooden kitchen cabinets
Urethane Innovators Inc
2822
Urethane rollers & replacement parts
West New Bern Machine Works
3599
Machine shop; drilling, boring, MIG & TIG welding,
lathe & mill work
'
West New Bern Tool & Saw
7699
Saw blade sharpening
Vanceboro
Arr-Maz Products
2899
Specialty asphalt chemicals
'
Plews/Edlemann
3714
Windshield wipers
(Div Stant Corp)
'
Weyerhaeuser Co
2611
Wood pulp
Source: Carlsen, Frances L., Editor. 1997 North Carolina Manufacturers Directory. Twinsburg OH: Harris Infosource
Intl.
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In the fall of 1992, the county applied for a bond rating for the purpose of issuing bonds for the '
construction of school facilities. Craven County received an Al rating from Moody. This extremely high
rating is a further indicator of the stability of the county's government. '
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7. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT '
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point generates a considerable amount of economic influence
in the quad -county (Carteret, Craven, Jones, and Pamlico) region as well as the State of North Carolina. The '
total amount spent in the state in fiscal year 1998 was $689,656,200. The total amount spent in the quad -
county during fiscal year 1997 was $630,270,600, which is 91% of the total spent in the state.
Table 10 is a summary of the economic impact of MCAS Cherry Point to the quad -county region and
the state.
Table 10
'
FY97 Economic Impact Summary
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
Percent
Percent
Total
Total Spent
Spent
Total Spent
Spent in
- Expenditures
in NC
in NC
Quad -County
Quad -County
'
Salaries
Military
$283,914,500
$283,914,500
100%
$272,557,900
96%
Civilian Appropriated
283,351,000
281,614,900
99%
265,332,500
94%
'
Civilian Nonappropriated
6,600,000
6,558,000
99%
6,333,900
97%
Purchasing and Contracting
Construction/Maintenance/Service
160,035,800
42,000,000
79,900,300
12,200,000
50%
58,888,900
74%
'
29%
4,392,000
36%
Electric
13,000,000
13,000,000
100%
13,000,000
100%
Telephone
695,000
386,700
56%
385,200
99%
'
Travel (Administrative/Training)
10,693,200
528,700
5%
332,700
63%
Training
3,705,100
1,265,500
34%
1,152,900
91%
,
Federal School Funds
1,823,600
1,823,600
100%
1,823,600
100%
Health and Medical
Civilian Health & Medical
8,329,700
8,024,800
96%
5,775,800
72%
'
Program of the Uniform
Services (CHAMPUS)
Active Duty Inpatient Care in
104,700
104,700
100%
95,200
91%
'
Civilian Hospitals
Supplemental Care
333,500
333,500
100%
199,000
60%
Project Equal
1,000
1,000
100%
1,000
100%
'
TOTAL
$814,587,100
$689,656,200
85%
$630,270,600
91%
,
Source: 1997 Economic Impact, Marine Corps Air
Station Cherry
Point, NC.
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' The air station's largest contribution to the local economy is from wages paid to its civilian and military
personnel. In fiscal year 1997, the gross pay for military personnel and civilian employees in the quad -county
' region was $272,557,900.
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8. AGRICULTURE
During the 1980's, Craven County did not rank in the top ten North Carolina counties in crop
production in any category. However, agriculture is an extremely important part of Craven County's economy.
From 1985 to 1987, the county's crop production income showed a substantial increase rising from an annual
total of $22,514,537 to $35,475,275. There was a slight decrease in 1988. During the period from 1989 to
' 1995, the annual total showed a considerable rise from $38,524,990 to $65,182,000.
The largest 1995 income producing commodities were: 1) farm forestry, 2) tobacco, and 3) cotton.
' Table 11 provides a summary of Craven County farm income from 1985 to 1995.
C
C
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Table 11 (I-42)
Craven County
Farm Income, 1985-1995
COMMODITY 1985 1986 1987 1988
Tobacco Flue Cured
$12,601,855
$11,504,065
$12,986,203
$14,106,351
Cotton
0*
0*
0*
0*
Peanuts
34,363
0*
0*
0*
Corn
2,485,035
3,921,960
3,296,132
3,072,688
Soybeans
1,548,424
3,6379500
39777,816
3,496,666
Potatoes
13,400
39,925
131,820
0
Fruits & Vegetables
2999070
331,815
561,252
257,097
Greenhouse & Nursery
287,000
670,000
800,000
821,000
Hay & Other Crops
5,200
5,200
5,394
0
Farm Forestry
4,963,645
4,721,846
13,570,213
12,284,106
Total Crop Income
$22,514,537
$25,092,110
$35,475,275
$34,524,645
Hogs
$8,045,340
$12,502,912
$12,860,016
$8,446,979
Cattle
312,116
338,107
465,370
500,028
Milk
433,620
371,437
271,950
269,560
Poultry & Eggs
1,761,735
1,664,137
1,394,546
1,430,825
Total Livestock
$10,552,811
$14,876,593
$14,991,882
$10,647,392
Total Farm Income
$33,067,348
$399968,703
$50,467,157
$45,172,037
Government Payments
422,472
1,199,098
2,228,664
989,169
Total Farm Income
& Govt. Payments
$33,489,820
$41,167,801
$52,6959821
$46,161,206
Source: N. C. Cooperative Extension Service
* Based on County Extension Agent estimate, no apparent significant change occurred.
** Counties may not show sales to avoid individual disclosures.
(1) Included in Hay and Other Crops.
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
$16,031,643
$18,418,925
$17,029,009
$18,033,934
18,387,495
$16,054,000
$17,880,000
0*
1,687,972
5,974,590
4,972,010
5,312,273
6,748,000
9,640,000
0*
0*
0*
0**
0**
38,000
37,000
3,670,810
3,417,414
3,589,326
3,579,440
2,545,900
2,771,000
2,531,000
3,953,730
3,442,152
3,475,920
3,299,292
2,693,850
2,633,000
2,065,000
246,500
203,500
15,200
73,680
132,300
(1)
(1)
997,575
1,105,684
1,237,977
939,932
820,421
4,704,000
5,222,000
160,000
625,000
615,000
640,000
678,600
1,715,000
1,694,000
124,740
94,500
113,400
94,500
128,375
25,000
21,000
12,284,106*
12,284,106*
12,285,106*
14,737,873
15,566,558
20,644,000
26,092,000
$38,524,990
$41,819,251
$44,729,060
$46,911,065
$46,867,097
$55,0629000
$65,182,000
$9,042,383
$12,027,530
$9,902,812
$10,887,293
$13,148,048
$12,800,000
$16,700,000
500,028
528,450
528,450
741,630
263,900
210,000
200,000
269,560
0**
0**
161,700
157,300
0**
0**
1,430,825
0**
0**
0**
0**
0**
0**
$11,242,796
$12,555,980
$10,431,262
$11,790,623
$13,569,248
$13,010,000
$16,900,000
$49,767,786
$54,375,231
$55,160,322
$58,701,688
$60,436,345
$68,072,000
$82,082,000
1,198,566
1,201,050
316,774
1,135,389
1,216,707
1,119,000
579,000
$50,966,352
$55,576,281
$55,477,096
$59,837,077
$61,653,052
$69,191,000
$82,661,000
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' I-43.
9. COMMERCIAL FORESTRY
' Commercial or non -farm forestry production is increasingly important to the Craven County economy.
Table 12 provides a summary of the growth in commercial forestry income from 1985 to 1995.
Table 12
Non-farm/Commercial Forest Income Production
1985 to 1995
Year
Amount
'
1985
$3,309,097
1986
$3,147,898
1987
$7,615,396
1988
$4,526,152
'
1989
$5,263,605
1990
$5,263,605
1991
$5,263,605
1992
$4,417,761
1993
$4,713,866
1994
$8,200,000
1995
$9,500,000*
'
Source: N. C. Cooperative Extension Service.
*Value delivered to the mill.
tWhile the annual income has fluctuated from year to year, commercial forestry income increased by
187% from 1985 to 1995. Forestry production is for both pulpwood and lumber. Because ofthe county's vast
forest areas and substantial areas that are not suitable for development as agriculture, commercial forestry is
expected to continue to be an important income producer.
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10. CRAVEN COUNTY FINANCIAL CONDITION
' Craven County is fiscally sound and well managed. The stability of the county's government helps
maintain an environment which is conducive to economic growth. In addition, local government revenues,
primarily from property taxes are an indicator of economic growth.
' The county's 1985 total assessed tax value was $1,113,183,054. The tax rate was $0.80 per $100
of assessed value. In 1992, the assessed tax value had risen to $2,514,229,128, an increase of 126%. The
1992 tax rate was $0.6569 per $100 of assessed value. In 1995, the assessed tax value increased 17%, to a
total of $3,048,243,398. The 1995 tax rate was $0.585 per $100 of assessed value.
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The following provides a summary of the Craven County revenue data for selected years.
Table 13 (New Table)
Craven County
Government Revenue Data
1980
1985
1990
1995
Revenue by Source
Property Taxes (000s)
5,282
8,863
13,872
19,884
Local Option Sales Taxes
1,628,688
4,303,578
8,504,384
10,022,645
Other Taxes
331,521
850,911
1,661,586
1,660,647
Federal Intergovernmental
1,375,224
963,712
179,358
960,816
State Intergovernmental
8,913,611
4,228,783
6,843,857
17,522,267
Local Intergovernmental
0
440,442
81,396
566
Permits and Fees
113,689
212,115
420,795
484,008
Sales and Services
153,292
335,647
76,545,069
5,719,698
Utilities
0
290,405
1,774,098
2,322,971
Miscellaneous
1,210,020
997,248
3,124,707
2,042,404
Other Financing Sources
0
0
18,961,267
325,000
Total (000s)
19,008
21,485
131,968
60,945
Expenditure by Type
General Government
1,076,635
2,094,573
3,601,223
4,899,799
Public Safety
997,604
2,419,398
4,103,302
6,352,690
Transportation
83,655
85,127
1,098,704
0
Environmental Protection
387,865
603,370
1,526,136
3,810,128
Economic and Physical Development
803,370
414,765
834,268
1,516,572
Human Services
9,818,482
5,879,550
79,505,641
14,670,162
Culture and Recreation
190,159
401,379
631,983
1,096,240
Utilities
237,172
250,981
2,442,512
2,258,866
Debt Service
1,143,532
977,337
2,240,300
6,907,718
Nondepartmental
455,120
0
53,308
0
Other
0
0
10,975,185
0
Intergovernmental: Social Svcs.
600,340
903,623
2,014,442
3,701,755
Public Schools
2,687,729
6,113,929
6,941,732
9,569,699
Community Colleges
320,897
635,000
1,386,255
1,592,822
Total (000s)
18,803
20,779
117,355
56,376
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-20 ' '
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1
' 1980 1985 1990 1995
Expenditure by Object
Salaries and Wages 3,877,491 5,835,649 9,679,368 12,691,149
Other Operating Expenses 10,610,957 6,404,509 82,161,431 26,172,645
tNon -School Capital Outlay 705,146 886,322 4,196,578 2,648,381
Public School Capital Outlay 409,000 1,516,373 441,342 929,699
' Public School Current Expenses 2,278,729 4,597,556 6,500,390 8,640,000
Other 921,237 1,538,623 14,375,882 5,294,577
' Source: Office of State Planning, 1995.
' I-44.
11. SUMMARY - ECONOMY
' The following provides a summary of the most significant economic trends in Craven County during
the last five years:
' -- Craven County has a diverse, stable, and expanding economy.
-- The Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station is the single most important contributor to the
' county's economy.
-- In 1990, 19% of the county's employed work force was employed by the military.
- $344.9 million was paid in 1994 for military personnel and civilian employees of Cherry
Point.
' -- Retail trade constitutes the county's largest single employment category.
' -- From 1979 to 1989, the percentage of the county's people living in poverty decreased by 14%.
-- During the 1980's, both the county's mean household income and per capita income rose
' significantly.
-- Tourism is an increasingly significant contributor to Craven County's economy, with tourism
income increasing by 35% from 1989 to 1996.
-- Successful Craven County industrial recruitment efforts have resulted in an increase in the
' county's industrial firms and jobs during the 1980's.
-- Farm production is expected to continue to be a substantial contributor to the county's
economy.
ISection I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-21 1

I-45.
D. EXISTING LAND USE
1. INTRODUCTION
The majority of Craven County's total area of 502,300 acres is forested. Much of the forestland is
unsuited for either development or crop production. However, there has been a steady conversion offorestland
to crop production and development. Craven County's primary urban areas are located in Township 8, which
includes the municipalities ofNew Bern/Trent Woods/River Bend, and Township 6, which includes the Town
of Havelock and the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. The U.S. 70 corridor in Township 7 between
New Bern and Havelock is the third most urbanized area. These general land use patterns have existed in the
county for the past thirty years. The general existing land use patterns are shown on Map 1, Existing Land
Use.
There is no detailed land use acreage data available for Craven County. Past data has relied on
information provided by the 1981 publication Profile of North Carolina Counties, the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, and estimates provided by Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. Table 14 provides general
land use information for 1989 and 1997.
Table 14
Major Land Uses in Craven County, 1989 and 1997
Category
1989 Acres
% of Total
1997 Acres
% of Total
Land
459,000 A
91.6%
459,900 A
91.6%
- Farms
74,500 E
14.8%
72,181 B
14.4%
- Urban & Built-up
34,000 E
6.8%
37,760 E
7.4%
- Forestland
280,706 E
56.0%
278,500 D
55.5%
- Parks (state, federal, local) 2
63,694 E
12.7%
63,694 F
12.7%
- Right-of-way
7,000 E
1.4%
7,765 c
1.5%
Water
42,400
8.4%
42,400
8.4%
Total
502,300
502,300
'Includes Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (13.164 acres).
2Includes Croatan National Forest.
Sources: A Natural Resources Conservation Service; B USDA Consolidated Farm Services Agency;
c Craven County Mapping Department; ° N.C. Forest Service and estimate Holland
Consulting Planners, Inc.; E Estimates from Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.; F Statistical
Abstract of NC Counties.
Trends in growth and development cannot be determined for the eight -year period (1989-1997) due
to the fact that the data were provided by a variety of sources and estimates.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-22 1

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2. KEY LAND USE ISSUES
During the development of this land use plan, the following key land use issues must be addressed:
• Development of "404" wetland areas.
• Expansion of central water and sewer areas.
• Increasing traffic congestion, in particular along the U.S. 70 corridor.
• Continued support of economic/industrial development.
• Zoning in the U.S. 70 New Bern to Havelock corridor in the vicinity of the Craven County
Regional Airport.
• Development of a regional solid waste disposal facility (refer to Development Constraints:
Public Facilities, Solid Waste Disposal).
• Support of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station and the Craven County Regional
Airport.
• Intergovernmental cooperation, coordination, and planning.
• Construction of the new Neuse River Bridge.
• Expansion of county -wide recreational opportunities.
• Reduction of the county's number of substandard dwelling units.
I-48.
3. RESIDENTIAL LAND USE
Since 1993, substantial residential development has occurred. From 1987 to 1992, a total of 141
subdivisions containing 2,074 residential lots were approved for development. Map 2 provides the location
of all major subdivisions which were approved by the county from 1993 to 1997. During that period, a total
of 117 subdivisions containing 1,132 residential lots were approved for development. Appendix I provides the
name, location, number of lots, and date of approval for each subdivision. These subdivisions ranged in size
from one lot to 60 lots. Major subdivisions are those which require guarantees for improvements.
The greatest concentration of new residential lots was in Township 5, where 22 residential subdivisions
containing a total of 408 lots were approved. However, from 1987 to 1994, 43 or 20% of the county's
approved subdivisions were located in Township 7.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-24

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The large number of lots approved for subdivision from 1987 to 1993 greatly exceeded the demand
for residential construction. It is believed that many developers sought subdivision approval prior to the
increased enforcement of state and federal land use related regulations, such as the 404 wetlands legislation.
The rate of submittals for subdivision approval declined slightly between 1993 and 1997.
Craven County does not have a county -wide zoning ordinance to regulate the location of land uses.
There is a zoning ordinance affecting an area of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. However, its
principal purpose is sound attenuation and not land use control. Because of the lack of land use regulation,
' many residential areas are intermixed with non-residential land uses. The potential for conflicting land uses
is great. Because of poor soil conditions both residential and non-residential land uses will increasingly
concentrate in areas which have water service. Thus, problems resulting from conflicting land uses may be
expected to increase.
Much of the residential development in the western portion of Township 7 is near the Craven County
' Regional Airport. As the airport's usage increases, conflicts with residential development may occur. In 1995,
the county considered the adoption of a Craven County Regional Airport Height Control Ordinance. When
adopted, this ordinance will be used to regulate the height of buildings within the airport vicinity.
E. LAND AND WATER USE COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS
I-62.
5. SUMMARY
' This section is intended to highlight the land use issues and problems being experienced by Craven
County. It is emphasized that this is only a summary. The plan must be read in its entirety to fully appreciate
the complexity of the issues confronting Craven County. The policies included in this plan must address the
' following:
-- Development of "404" wetland areas.
-- Expansion of central water and sewer service areas.
-- Increasing traffic congestion, in particular along the U. S. 70 corridor.
Continued support of economic/industrial development.--
-- Zoning of the New Bern to Havelock U.S. 70 corridor.
Development of a regional solid waste disposal facility. (Refer to Development Constraints:
Public Facilities, Solid Waste Disposal.)
-- Support of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station and the Craven County Regional
Airport.
-- Support of the expansion of the Cherry Point Naval Aviation Depot and the reassignment of
-- F/A- 18 jets from Cecil Field, Florida to Cherry Point.
Impacts resulting from the possible expansion ofthe Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station.
-- Intergovernmental cooperation, coordination, and planning.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions 1-26 1

F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY '
I-69.
5. SURFACE WATER AND BASINWIDE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
In August 1992, the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan of the Albemarle -Pamlico '
Estuarine Study was published by the North Carolina Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources. The
study included 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. This ,
area includes Craven County and the Neuse and Trent Rivers.
The following provides the goals and objectives of the study:
"The goal of the Albemarle -Pamlico Project will be to provide th g � p e scientific knowledge and
public awareness needed to make rational management decisions so that the Albemarle- '
Pamlico estuarine system can continue to supply citizens with natural resources, recreational
opportunities, and aesthetic enjoyment.
The objectives ofthe project will include, but are not limited to, generating understanding of ,
what is needed to maintain, and where necessary restore the chemical, physical, and biological
integrity of the estuary, the wildlife habitat of the estuary, and the production levels of
recreational and commercial fisheries of the estuary."
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 ofpollution; 9% increase in minor non -
municipal wastewater treatment plants; 30% increase in sediment; and 10% increase in low dissolved oxygen.
New Section '
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has initiated a basinwide approach to state
water quality management. The overall goal of basinwide management is to develop consistent and effective
long range water quality management strategies that protect the quality and intended uses ofNorth Carolina's
surface waters while accommodating population increases and economic growth.
The State ofNorth Carolina has been divided into seventeen major river basins. For each river basin,
water quality problems are identified and appropriate management strategies developed. The plan features
basinwide permitting of pollution discharges, integration of existing point and nonpoint source control '
programs, and preparation of a basinwide management plan report.
The purpose of the basinwide management plan is to communicate to policy makers, the regulated
community, and the general public, the state's rationale, approaches, and long-term strategies for each basin.
Preparation of a basinwide management plan is a five year process. In general, this process involves the
following five major phases of development: ,
-- Collecting pertinent water quality and related information,
-- Analyzing the information and targeting problem areas, ,
-- Development management strategies,
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-27 1 1

' -- Circulating a draft plan for public review and comment, and
-- Finalizing the plan.
The quality of surface water is determined primarily by the activities that take place on the lands that
drain to those waters (its "watershed"). Industrial activities and municipal sewage systems produce wastes
which are dumped, typically after treatment, into surface waters. Land disturbing activities, such as
construction and agriculture, as well as daily use and maintenance of our built environment -driving on roads
or fertilizing lawns -also have a measurable impact on water quality. Watersheds provide the connection
between these land -based activities and their impacts on specific lakes, streams, bays or sounds. Watersheds
can be viewed as the "service districts" for surface water quality, similar to school districts and fire service
areas used for understanding and managing other community services.
Clearly, watershed planning does not need to be undertaken separate from the normal local land use
planning process; in fact, in combining these two planning processes, both are improved. The great majority
' of data needs forwatershed planning are already assembled in the course of land use planning data collection,
and by incorporating a watershed perspective into land use planning, surface water resources, which are central
to most coastal economies, will be better protected from the effects of future growth and development.
One of the fundamental goals of a land use planning process is to understand the connections between
existing conditions and trends and their effects on the economy, citizens and natural environment of an area.
This also is the primary goal of the watershed planning requirement within CAMA's land use planning
guidelines. Questions that should be straightforward to answer include:
-- What are the major tributaries and rivers that flow through the county or town? Which land
' areas drain to these different rivers? What downstream jurisdictions and resources will be
affected by local actions?
-- Where are the existing water quality problems? Are there known sources for these problems?
Are there significant upstream (extra jurisdictional) pollution sources? (DWQ river basin
plans are good resources for answering these questions.)
-- Which watersheds contain especially sensitive surface waters which require extra protection?
' Craven County is located in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, and White Oak river basins. The majority of the
county is located in the Neuse River basin. The Cape Fear and White Oak basinwide management plans
received NCDEM approval in December,1995, and January,1997, respectively. The Neuse River plan was
approved in March, 1993, but the plan was undergoing revision in 1997.
The long-range basinwide management goal is to provide a means of addressing the complex problem
of planning for reasonable economic growth while protecting and/or restoring the quality and intended uses of
surface waters.
In striving towards the long-range goal stated above, the Division of Water Quality's highest priority
near -term goals will be the following:
iSection I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-28 ,
11

Identify and restore the most seriously impaired waters in the basin;
Protect those waters known to be ofthe highest quality or supporting biological communities
of special importance;
Manage problem pollutants, particularly nutrients, biological oxygen demand and sediment
and fecal coliform, in order to correct existing water quality problems and to ensure protection
of those waters currently supporting their uses.
In Craven County, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has identified two watersheds within
the Tar -Pamlico Basin, three in the White Oak Basin, and 35 watersheds within the Neuse Basin. Each
watershed has been assigned a fourteen -digit code for the purpose of identification. The following table and
Map 3 identify the watersheds located in Craven County.
Table 15 (New Table)
Craven County
Watersheds
% of County in
% of Watershed
Watershed Number
Watershed
occupied by County
River Basin
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0.00
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3.18
51.98
Neuse
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38.50
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88.98
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99.98
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0.90
7.25
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4.22
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2.07
69.51
Neuse
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8.58
96.74
Neuse
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8.54
97.00
Neuse
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3.79
77.82
Neuse
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4.83
90.54
Neuse
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0.12
2.62
Neuse
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19.86
Neuse
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-29 1

1
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% of County in
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'
Watershed Number
Watershed
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River Basin
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13.53
Neuse
3020204020020
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71.05
Neuse
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5.22
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Neuse
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2.94
100.00
Neuse
3020204020050
1.55
99.94
Neuse
'
3020204020060
1.12
100.00
Neuse
3020204030010
3.54
98.70
Neuse
3020204030020
2.15
55.88
Neuse
3020204030030
1.07
42.08
Neuse
3020204030040
0.01
0.09
Neuse
3020204030050
0.00
0.13
Neuse
3020204040010
0.01
0.20
Neuse
3020204050010
2.18
98.21
Neuse
3020204050020
4.46
68.46
Neuse
3020204050030
3.36
85.72
Neuse
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3020204050040
5.52
94.94
Neuse
3020204050050
2.99
31.82
Neuse
'
3020204060010
0.00
0.00
Neuse
Source: Division of Coastal Management,1997.
' Section L• Analysis of Existing Conditions I-30 i

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' I-72.
7. MANMADE HAZARDS
' Within Craven County, the primary manmade hazards are the Craven County Regional Airport, the
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, and the Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad which serves the county.
' This railroad often provides forthe transport oftoxic and hazardous materials, such as jet fuel, through Craven
County to the North Carolina State Port at Morehead City.
' Title III of the federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA Title 111) included
requirements for emergency planning, emergency notification, and chemical reporting. Specifically, this 1986
legislation was entitled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act (also referred to a
' EPCRA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed regulations corresponding the
EPCRA Congressional legislation. The regulations include six distinct reporting or notification requirements
that may impact facilities.
' One section of the EPA regulations requires that facilities report certain chemical substances located
on site. Specifically, underthis regulatory requirement, facilities with chemicals on the EPA's list ofExtremely
Hazardous Substances present in a quantity equal to or in excess of their established Threshold Planning
' Quantity or a 500 pound threshold (whichever number is less), as well as any hazardous chemical present on
site in a quantity equal to or greater than 10,000 pounds must be included on an annual report called the Tier
II. This report must be submitted by March 1 of each year to the North Carolina Emergency Response
Commission, the local Emergency Planning Committee, and the local fire department with jurisdiction over
the reporting facility.
' The information reported on the Tier II reports includes, but is not limited to, the chemical name or
common name of each chemical subject to reporting, the maximum amount ofthe chemical present at anytime
during the preceding calendar year, a description of how the chemical is stored, the location of the chemical
at the facility, emergency contacts, and categories of hazards including (1) immediate (acute) health hazard;
(2) delayed (chronic) health hazard, (3) fire hazard, (4) sudden release of pressure hazard, and (5) reactive
hazard. Appendix II provides a summary of 1995 Craven County Tier Two reporters.
I-72.
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 4. The following discusses each type of areas in detail.
I-76.
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. Features in these areas serve to distinguish them from
the vast majority of the landscape.
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See Note 3
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See Note 1
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ESTUARINE SHORELINE
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NOTES
1. ALL WATERS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF CRAVEN COUNTY
ARE EITHER ESTUARINE WATERS OR PUBLIC TRUST AREAS
AS DEFINED IN I &A NCAC 7H.0206 ESTUARINE WATERS
AND .0207 PUBLIC TRUST AREAS.
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, THESE AREAS CANNOT BE ACCURATELY
MAPPED. PRECISE LOCATIONS MUST BE DETERMINED IN
THE FIELD THROUGH CAMA REVIEW AND PERMIT
APPROVAL!
3. COASTAL WETLAND AREAS EXIST IN CRAVEN COUNTY.
BECAUSE OF MAP SCALE, COASTAL WETLAND AREAS MUST
BE DETERMINED THROUGH ON -SITE ANALYSIS.
4. THE 404 WETLANDS DELINEATIONS ARE PRESENTED FOR
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IN NO WAY AFFECT
THE PRECISE LOCATIONS OF 404 WETLANDS FOR REGULA-
TORY PURPOSES. THOSE JURISDICTIONSIDETERMINATIONS
CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERSONNEL
THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ON -SITE ANALYSIS.
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AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
AND OTHER FRAGILE AREAS MAP
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These areas include complex natural areas, areas that sustain remnant species, pocosins, wooded
swamps, prime wildlife habitats, or registered natural landmarks. Craven County's natural resources areas are
' identified in Appendix III.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program of the Division of Parks and Recreation works to
' identify and facilitate protection of the most ecologically significant natural areas remaining in the state.
Natural areas maybe identified because they provide important habitat for rare species or because they contain
outstanding examples of the rich natural diversity of this state.
Natural area inventories are often conducted county by county. Permission from landowners is
obtained before field work is undertaken. The information collected is important for land use planning,
especially planning for natural area conservation and greenways. High quality natural areas are valuable
resources that make North Carolina and its counties attractive to live in and to visit. In addition to their
educational and cultural uses, natural areas are important reservoirs of native plants and animals and are key
resources for recreation.
Among coastal counties, preliminary natural area inventories were completed forten counties during
' 1980-82. These inventories were conducted for Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pamlico,
Pender, Tyrrell, and Washington counties under the Coastal Energy Impact Program of Coastal Management.
More thorough inventories were conducted for the northeastern coastal counties as part of the Albemarle -
Pamlico Estuarine Study during 1989-93. In 1995, a much more in-depth survey was conducted for Brunswick
County; a similar inventory is currently underway for Onslow County.
These inventories are funded with grants from the Natural Heritage Trust Fund which are used to
' match local funding. The inventories generally take 18-24 months to complete and cost approximately
$30,000. CAMA planning grants may be considered for part of the local match.
g. Marine Resources
Craven County contains valuable marine resource areas. The most significant are the coastal primary
nursery, inland primary nursery, and special secondary nursery areas. These areas, as defined by the North
-- - -- --- - - --
Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, are delineated on Map 4, Areas of Environmental Concern and Other
Fragile Areas. The nursery areas are concentrated in tributaries ofthe Neuse River in eastern Craven County.
The primary and secondary nursery areas are defined as follows:
' -- Primary nursery areas are those areas in the estuarine system where initial
post -larval development takes place. These areas are usually located in the
uppermost sections of a system where populations are uniformly very early
juveniles.
-- Secondary nursery areas are those areas in the estuarine system where later
juvenile development takes place. Populations are usually composed of
developing sub -adults of similar size which have migrated from an upstream
primary nursery areas to the secondary nursery area located in the middle
portion of the estuarine system.
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The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management assigns water quality classifications to
all waters of the State of North Carolina. The schedule of classifications for Craven County is provided by
15 NCAC 2B. 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 state classifies tidal salt waters as follows:
Class SA: shell fishing 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: aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, and secondary
recreation;
Swamp Waters: (Sw) Waters which have low velocities and other natural characteristics
which are different from adjacent streams.
Most of the waters within Craven County's planning jurisdiction are classified SB. Map 5 provides
a general delineation ofthe water classifications. The classification locations cannot be accurately mapped in
this Land Use Plan. Therefore, the written descriptions provided by 15 NCAC 2B must be relied upon for
specific locations.
Surface waters (streams, lakes or estuaries) are related as either supporting (S), support -threatened
(ST), partially supporting (PS), or nonsupporting (NS). The terms refer to whether the classified uses of the
water (such as water supply, aquatic life protection, and swimming) are being fully supported, partially
supported, or are not supported. Ifthe waters were impacted to the point that even swimming were disallowed,
the waters would berated as nonsupporting. Streams rated as either partially supporting or nonsupporting are
considered impaired. The support -threatened category for freshwater rivers and streams refers to those waters
classified as good -fair based on water quality data, in contrast to excellent or good which are considered fully
supporting. An overall fully supporting rating, however, does include both fully supporting and support -
threatened waters. Streams which had no data to determine their use support are listed as nonevaluated (NE).
Map 5 delineates the ST and PS waters.
In addition, the state has supplemental classifications to the primary classifications. The supplemental
classifications include: outstanding resource waters, trout waters, nutrient sensitive waters, swamp waters, and
future water supply. All waters within the Craven County planning jurisdiction are classified as nutrient
sensitive waters. These are waters which need additional nutrient management due to their being subject to
excessive growth of microscopic and macroscopic vegetation. Within these waters, no increase of nutrients
over background levels shall be permitted. However, domestic and industrial wastewater discharges are
allowed.
Craven County includes some important fish spawning areas. Some of the waters are classified as
anadromous fish spawning areas. An anadromous fish migrates upriver from the sea to breed in fresh water.
While there are numerous sources of pollution which may adversely affect water quality, there are both marinas
and point source discharges located in Craven County. These are delineated on Map 5.
Water use influences water quality. The establishment of mooring fields has not been a problem.
Craven County supports mooring fields and will prepared a water use plan which will address the location of
mooring fields.
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' I-81.
G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. WATER SUPPLY
' The Craven County water system serves Townships 1, 3, 9, 6, 7, and a portion of Township 8. In
1998, county water service was being installed in Township 5. Township 2 is served by a private system, First
Craven Sanitary District, and by the Town of Bridgeton. The county water systems are delineated on Map 6.
The cities ofNew Bern and Havelock; the towns of Vanceboro, Cove City and Dover; and the Marine Corps
Air Station Cherry Point all operate their own municipal water systems. The Town of River Bend is served
by its own water system.
For the area it serves, Craven County utilizes four groundwater wells, each a one -million gallon per
day well. Davis Well is located on Old Dover Road, Wintergreen and Bryan Wells are both located on
' Wintergreen Road, and Dover -Fort Barnwell Well is located on Dover/Fort Barnwell Road. The average daily
year-round usage is 1.4 million gallons per day (mgd). The maximum desirable usage is no more than 2 million
gallons per day. Thus, with a 4 mgd total capacity, the county system is well equipped to handle such a
demand.
' Most of the connection lines in the county's water system are 6" lines. Other line sizes range from 2"
to 16". Table 16 gives detailed information on the number of miles of each size line.
Table 16
Craven County Water System
' Connection Line Sizes by Number of Miles
'
Line Size
Number of Miles
2"
31.98 miles
2-1/2"
0.06 miles
4"
45.79 miles
6" - -
148.10 miles
8"
62.90 miles
10"
43.34 miles
12"
5.86 miles
'
16"
8.70 miles
TOTAL
346.73 miles
Source: Craven County Water and Sewer Authority.
Water storage is provided to Craven County by eight elevated storage tanks. Table 17 provides a
listing of each tank and its capacity.
I. Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-37 1

Table 17
Craven County Water System
Storage Tanks and Capacity
Storage Tank
Capacily
Piney Neck Road
400,000 gallons
Fort Barnwell
300,000 gallons
Jasper
300,000 gallons
Brinson School
150,000 gallons
River Shore
200,000 gallons
Dare Drive
300,000 gallons
Industrial Park
150,000 gallons
Craven Wood Energy
250,000 gallons
Source: Craven County Water and Sewer Authority.
Two of the storage tanks, Industrial Park and Craven Wood Energy, serve the industries of Craven
County Industrial Park only. The industrial park is located approximately eight miles west of New Bern.
Craven County has two booster pump stations, outlined in the table below.
Table 18
Outline of Craven County Booster Pump Stations
Location Number and Rate Horsepower
Lawson Creek 2 - 700 gpm* 40 hp each
Fisher Avenue 2 - 250 gpm 15 hp each
*gallons per minute.
Source: Craven County Water and Sewer Authority.
Booster pumps are activated when water levels in the elevated storage tanks drop. Craven County
switched to a telemetry monitoring system in mid-1993.
In general, water quality for the county is good, water level is high, and service is adequate through
the planning period.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-38 1

I-84.
2. WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
' Most of Craven County's residents rely upon individual septic tanks for sewage disposal. The cities
of New Bern and Havelock, the towns of Vanceboro and River Bend (Carolina Water Company), and the
' Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point all operate their own sewage disposal systems.
The county does, however, operate and maintain a sewage treatment system for Township 7. The
' f1,400 user system is a septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system, operating on a low pressure force main
application. In essence, each house has its own pump station. The sewage is transported to a two -cell
facultative lagoon which can treat 250,000 gallons per day (gpd), or an activated sludge wastewater plant with
a 75,000 gpd capacity. The effluent from the facultative lagoon is permitted to be discharged to a 105-acre
' farm (the Arthur Farm) where it is used as land application for spraying on crops after it is treated. The treated
effluent from the activated sludge plant is discharged into the Neuse River. The sewer system service area is
shown on Map 6.
' There are ex plans to and the wastewater collection system for service to additional users. To
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accommodate treatment ofwastewater from additional users, plans are underway to expand treatment capacity.
' The existing 75,000 gpd activated sludge plant has been permitted for expansion to 150,000 gpd. The county
has also purchased another activated sludge wastewater treatment plant with an existing permitted capacity
of 25,000 gpd. Plans are underway to increase the capacity of this new plant to 100,000 gpd. In addition to
the upgrades of the activated sludge plants discussed above, the county has plans to construct a new land
application/spray irrigation system with a 500,000 gpd capacity. The new system will include facultative
treatment of wastewater in a lagoon system, with discharge of reused quality filtered effluent to a spray
' irrigation system.
I-84.
' 3. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Craven County is responsible for its own solid waste disposal. The county contracts with a private
' firm for once per week curbside collection for the unincorporated and small incorporated areas. Although the
county's landfill at Tuscarora is not scheduled to reach its physical capacity for several years, the landfill was
- - - - officially closed in October 1993. This was a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (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 Tuscarora location, will be utilized by Pamlico and
Carteret counties as well as Craven County, and will have a 4- to 5-year life expectancy. During the planning
period, the Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority will expand the landfill, while continuing to
explore available options.
In FY93-94, the Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority received no additional monies
in revenue bonds for operating costs. The $27 million received in FY92-93 was floated to help cover the cost
of expanding the interim landfill. The Solid Waste Management Authority is operating solely through
' collection fees.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-39 1

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
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' From fiscal year 1991/1992 to fiscal year 1995/1996, the county's annual volume of waste decreased
from 86,549.01 to 60,277.04, a 41.75% decrease. Table 19 provides a summary of the data.
Table 19 (New Table)
Craven County
Solid Waste Disposal, FY91-92 to FY95-96
MSW MSW Tons MSW Tons MSW Tons MSW Tons % Waste
Managed Disposed Disposed Disposed Disposed Reduction
County FY91-92 FY92-93 FY93-94 FY94-95 FY95-96 FY95-96**
Craven* 86,549.01 69,274,99 54,861,07 51,259,42 61,277,04 41.75%
' (per capita) .94 .83 .65 .65 .70
*Craven County's base year is FY90-91, not FY91-92.
' "Waste Waste reduction formula: (base year per capita minus current year per capital) divided by base year per capita.
Source: North Carolina 1994-1995 Solid Waste Annual Report, Division of Solid Waste Management.
I-85.
' 4. TRANSPORTATION
a. Roads
Major routes in Craven County include U.S. 70 traversing the county from east to west and U.S. 17
running north -south. Other significant highways include N.C. 43, N.C. 55, N.C. l 01, N.C.118, and N.C. 306.
Map 7 outlines average annual daily traffic (ADT) counts compiled bythe North Carolina Department
of Transportation for 1996 in Craven County. This map indicates that ADT volume on U.S. 70 between New
Bern and Havelock is the highest in the county. On U.S. 70 in Havelock the ADT rose from 25,500 in 1989
' to 35,000 in 1996, an increase of 37.3%. Other particularly high volume areas are N.C. 55 south of the
Pamlico County line to Bridgeton and N.C. 43 north of the Neuse River northward toward Ernul.
' Recommended construction priorities are shown in Table 20. The recommended priorities are based
on needs, anticipated future traffic volumes, and technical data developed in the county's 1996 Preliminary
Thoroughfare Plan.
1
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tTable 20
Recommended Construction Priorities
' Craven County 1996 Preliminary Thoroughfare Plan
'
2015 Through
Project Priority and Description
Cost ($1000)
Traffic ADT
1.
US 70, New Bern Planning Area to SR 1106
14,600
10,750
'
(7.30 mi.)
2.
NC 10 1, Havelock Planning Area to Carteret
8,068
1,950
'
County (5.70 mi.)
3.
US 17, US 17BYP to New Bern Planning
11,344
610
Area (7.10 mi.)
'
4.
SR 1756 (Lake Road), Havelock Planning
908
620
Area to Carteret County (0.90 mi.)
'
5.
6.
River Road, SR 1440 to NC 43 (1.20 mi.)
Streets Ferry Rd., US 70 BUS to SR 1444
1,200
1,322
N/A
520
(0.70 mi.)
'
7.
NC 43, Pitt Co. to NC 118 (7.00 mi.)
7,000
N/A
Source: Craven County 1996 Thoroughfare Plan, July 1996.
'
b. Interstate Waterway
The Intracoastal Waterway traverses a portion of eastern Craven County.
This waterway is an
'
important economic asset for Craven County and should be maintained and protected.
' I-89.
5. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Enrollment in the county's school system increased 2.01yofrom the 1992-93 school year as reported in
the 1993 land use plan update. Enrollment for the 1992-93 school year was 14,470, while the 1997-98 school
year shows a total enrollment of 14,773 pupils. Table 21 shows total enrollment at each ofthe county's schools
' and Map 8 delineates the school sites.
Table 21
Craven County Schools
Enrollment versus Capacity, 1997-1998
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School Enrollment
Ca aci
% Over/Under
Arthur Edwards Elementary 627
826
-31.7%
W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary 590
608
-3.0%
West Craven Middle 868
1,040
-19.8%
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Table 21 (continued)
School
Enrollment
Ca aci
% Over/Under
West Craven High
972
1,100
-13.2%
Trent Park Elementary
471
456
+3.3%
Roger Bell Elementary
458
528
-13.3%
Oaks Road Elementary
425
526
-23.8%
New Bern High
1,686
1,700
-0.8%
James W. Smith Elementary
691
768
-11.1%
J.T. Barber Elementary
433
452
-4.4%
Havelock Middle
616
778
-26.3%
Havelock High
1,249
1,700
-36.1%
Havelock Elementary
425
384
+9.6%
H.J. McDonald Middle
814
1,066
-30.9%
Tucker Creek Middle
533
750
-40.7%
Graham Barden Elementary
401
514
-28.2%
Grover C. Fields Middle
645
644
+0.2%
Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary
654
716
-9.5%
Brinson Memorial Elementary
781
912
-16.8%
Bridgeton Elementary
488
456
+6.6%
Ben D. Quinn Elementary
479
572
-19.4%
A. H. Bangert Elementary
467
466
+0.2%
Total
14,773
16,962
-14.8%
Source: New Bern/Craven Board of Education
Those schools which appear to be over capacity in ten-ns of enrollment are Trent Park Elementary
(+3.3%), Havelock Elementary (+9.6 %), Grover C. Fields Middle (+0.2%), Bridgeton Elementary (+6.6%),
and A.H. Bangert Elementary (+0.2%). Long-range plans include building two additional schools. General
renovations and additional classrooms are scheduled to be built at all of Craven County's schools overthe next
few years.
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7. OTHER COUNTY FACILITIES
The inventory of hospitals; health care facilities; police, fire, and emergency medical facilities; and
other institutional facilities has not changed appreciably since the 1987 land use plan update.
' The county's fire departments operate on a voluntary basis. Currently, fire protection is adequate to
meet demand and there are no plans in the immediate future to add new districts. Equipment acquisition is
handled on an as -needed basis. Listed below are the county's fire districts and their tax rates.
Table 22 (I-94)
Craven County Fire Districts
1997 Tax Rates
Township Fire District Tax Rate (per $100)*
1 Vanceboro .6038
' 2 Tri-Community .6097
Little Swift Creek .6390
Sandy Pt. Service District .6419
3 Ft. Barnwell, Cove City, Dover .6481
5 Harlowe .6361
6 Havelock .6180
1 7 James City/Grantham .6165
8 West New Bern .6056
Rhems .6075
9 Jasper .6513
- Town of Bridgeton .5000
Town of Trent Woods - _.6056 - -- - — - --- -
- Town of River Bend .6075
City of New Bern .4700
Cove City .6481
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Source: Craven County Emergency Management Services; Craven County Tax Office.
*The tax rates vary for the individual fire districts based upon each district's ISO rating. The county's
base tax rate of $0.58 is added to the fire tax to yield the figures shown in the above table.
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I-95.
In 1997, the county Sheriff s Department was staffed with 54 full-time sworn officers, two part-time
sworn officers, and 44 civilian employees. In addition, there are three retired sworn officers which serve the
department.
The county's rescue squads operate on a strictly voluntary basis. There are seven individual squads
serving the county's townships. Listed below are the rescue squads and their areas of coverage.
CRAVEN COUNTY RESCUE SQUADS
Township Rescue Squad
1 Vanceboro
2 Bridgeton
Ft. Barnwell/Cove City
9 (and a portion of Township 8, including New Bern/Craven County
New Bern, Trent Woods, and River Bend)
7
5 and 6
Number 7 Township
Havelock
Remainder of Township 8 not covered by Craven Regional Medical Center
the New Bern/Craven County Squad Ambulance Service
Source: Craven County Emergency Medical Services.
The City of Havelock has its own municipally -operated rescue squad with whom the county contracts
to serve the unincorporated areas in Townships 5 and 6. Havelock has the only municipally -owned rescue
squad in the county. There are 225 certified Basic and D-Class Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's), 65
Intermediate EMT'S, and 55 Advanced Intermediate EMT's serving the county. In FY93-94, there were no
EMT's with paramedic status staffed on any ofthe rescue squads, but it was hoped that the hospital ambulance
staffwould acquire that status during the planning period. Also during the planning period, some Intermediate
EMT's were expected to have completed additional training to achieve Advanced Intermediate EMT status.
Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern, an acute care facility, provides adequate major health
care services for 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, 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. The county health
department, in addition to providing primarycare health clinics, also conducts health communications programs
including adult care, high risk pregnancy, family planning, child health, and nutrition.
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iNaval Hospital Cherry Point is also a significant major medical provider for the Craven County area.
On October 1,1994, a new three-story, 201,000 square foot structure was dedicated as the newNaval 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 practice clinic. It employs 452 persons, I 10 ofwhom are civilians, 75 ofwhom
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 of Havelock.
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.
Other county facilities include court system facilities, the county jail, and county offices housing
various departments such as the tax office, permit office, social services, planning, and administration, all
located in New Bern.
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SECTION II: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS (II -I)*
A. PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
' 1. YEAR-ROUND POPULATION PROJECTIONS
In this section, recent trends in Craven County's population and housing characteristics will be utilized
to project population growth and housing characteristics in the county throughout the five-year (to year 2000)
and ten-year (to year 2005) planning periods. The continuing tide ofyear-round migration into Craven County
is expected to have progressively greater impact on land use issues throughout the next ten years, especially
f if major expansion of the Cherry Point Air Station occurs.
As development continues near fragile areas, resource protection will assume greater significance in
the public eye. Continued development in areas within Craven County's planning jurisdiction will strain the
capacity of the existing transportation system; increase demand for municipal or county -supplied water and
wastewater and solid waste disposal; and place increasing demands on schools, recreational facilities, law
enforcement agencies, fire departments, and administrative/regulatory agencies. Despite increased pressure
to control residential development, the basic demand for housing by incoming population -- in particular,
affordable housing for the year-round population -- will be an important need to be addressed by local planning
agencies in the coming decade. An informed analysis ofwhere and how fast development will occur is crucial
to the development of land use policies for Craven County's next ten-year planning period. Again, expansion
of the Air Station will increase the importance of these issues.
r The 1993 CAMA Land Use Plan Update for Craven Countyindicated a population increase to 96,054
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by the year 2000. However, the fall, 1995, North Carolina Office of State Planning population estimates
indicated a population of 85,816 in 1995. The revised data, and potential growth at the Cherry Point Marine
Corps Air Station, justify revising the population forecasts.
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 addition, the Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP) was expected to increase its personnel as the result
of the realignment of workload from the Alemeda, 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
*Correction to 1996 Land Use Plan Update.
Section II: Projected Land Development Analysis
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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 23 through 25. 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, and additional primary civilian population, were distributed within
the county as follows: Township 6 - 50%, Township 8 - 20%, Township 7 - 15%, Township 5 - 10%, and
Township 2 - 5%.
In all population forecast tables, the non-military population forecasts forthe individual townships and
municipalities are based on the assumption that the relative growth rates by specific area will remain the same
from 1995 to 2005 as displayed from 1980-1990, and consideration of 1991 annexations by the City of New
Bern and the Town of Trent Woods.
The low growth scenario resulting from the NADEP expansion has occurred. Thus, the county's
population is expected to increase to 97,280 in 2000 and 103,562 in 2005. This represents an increase of
20.7% from 1995 to 2005. The high growth scenario indicates population growth from 85,816 in 1995 to
115,718 in 2005, an increase of 34.8%. However, in July, 1995, the BRAC submitted a revised realignment
recommendation which stipulated that the Cecil Field aircraft and personnel would relocate to Naval Air
Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. The high growth scenario forecast remains in the land use plan to fulfill
the county's contractual obligations to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and to allow for
the possibility that a Cherry Point expansion may still occur as the result ofthe relocation ofmilitary personnel
other than the Cecil Field personnel.
Based on Table 26, in the no base loading projection, the average annual population growth rate for
the county and incorporated areas should decrease over the ten-year planning period compared to the 1980s,
while the unincorporated areas' growth rate will increase slightly.
In the low military growth projection, the total county and unincorporated areas' growth rates will
increase, while that for the municipalities will decline. In the high military growth projection, all three growth
rates will increase.
Despite the expected slight decrease in annual growth rate over the ten-year planning period, the
population growth rate in Craven County will still be higher than the North Carolina rate over the planning
period years. From 1995-2005, the state population is estimated to show a 12.9% increase. The Craven
County population is anticipated to grow 16.8% over the same period in the no base loading scenario. In the
low military and high military growth projections, the projected changes are 20.7% and 34.8%, respectively.
Based on Office of State Planning criteria, Craven County will experience net in -migration and "modest"
population growth from 1990-2000 in the no base loading scenario. However, with expansion at Cherry Point,
the net in -migration may range from moderate to high.
Section II: Projected Land Development Analysis II-2 1

Table 23 (II-3)
Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and Municipality
Craven County, 1995-2005
No Base Loading
Township Municipality or Area 1995 2000 2005
Percentage Change
% Change
1995-2000 2000-2005 1995-2005
Township 1
Vanceboro
1,015
1,068
1,131
5.2%
5.8%
11.4%
Unincorporated Areas
4,891
5,147
5,226
5.2%
1.5%
6.8%
Total Township
5,906
6,215
6,357
5.2%
2.3%
7.6%
Township 2
Bridgeton
516
505
508
-2.1%
0.7%
-1.5%
Unincorporated Areas
6,221
6,512
6,838
4.7%
5.0%
9.9%
Total Township
6,737
7,017
7,346
4.2%
4.7%
9.0%
Township 3
Cove City
569
520
531
-8.6%
2.2%
-6.7%
Dover
458
437
430
-4.6%
-1.6%
-6.1%
Unincorporated Areas
2,307
2,404
2,366
4.2%
-1.6%
2.6%
Total Township
3,334
3,361
3,328
0.8%
-1.0%
-0.2%
Township 5
Total Township
2,594
2,663
2,677
2.7%
0.5%
3.2%
Township 6
Havelock
21,042
19,783
19,520
-6.0%
-1.3%
-7.2%
Unincorporated Areas
3,553
5,001
5,097
40.8%
1.9%
43.5%
Total Township
24,595
24,784
24,617
0.8%
-0.7%
0.1%
Township 7
Total Township
6,870
7,121
7,244
3.7%
1.7%
5.4%
Township 8
New Bern
21,696
25,841
30,157
19.1%
16.7%
39.0%
River Bend
2,655
2,739
2,907
3.2%
6.1%
7.5%
Trent Woods
4,161
5,425
6,983
30.4%
28.7%
67.8%
Unincorporated Areas
4,829
6,225
6,005
28.9%
-3.5%
24.4%
Total Township
33,341
40,230
46,052
20.7%
14.5%
38.1%
Township 9
Total Township
2,454
2,564
2,617
4.5%
2.1%
6.6%
Total Municipalities
52,112
56,319
62,168
8.1%
10.4%
19.3%
Total Unincorporated Areas
33,704
37,636
38,069
11.7%
1.2%
13.0%
Total County
85,816
93,955
100,237
9.5%
6.7%
16.8%
Source: State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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Table 24 (II-4)
Projected Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and Municipality
Craven County, 1995-2005
#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
Percentaee Chanee
% Change
Township
Municipality or Area
1995
2000
2005
1995-2000
2000-2005
1995-2005
Township 1
Vanceboro
1,015
1,068
1,131
5.2%
5.9%
11.4%
Unincorporated Areas
4,891
5,147
5,226
5.2%
1.5%
6.8%
Total Township
5,906
6,215
6,357
5.2%
2.3%
7.6%
Township 2
Bridgeton
516
517
520
0.2%
0.6%
0.8%
(5%of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
6,221
6,666
6,992
7.1%
4.9%
12.4%
Total Township
6,737
7,183
7,512
6.6%
4.6%
11.5%
Township 3
Cove City
569
520
532
-8.6%
2.2%
-6.5%
Dover
458
437
430
-4.6%
-1.6%
-6.1%
Unincorporated Areas
2,307
2,404
2,366
4.2%
-1.6%
2.6%
Total Township
3,334
3,362
3,328
0.8%
-1.0%
-0.2%
Township 5
Total Township
2,594
2,996
3,010
15.5%
0.5%
16.0%
(10% of Military/Secondary)
Township 6
Havelock
21,042
21,112
20,849
0.3%
-1.2%
-0.9%
(50% of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
3,553
5,334
5,430
50.1%
1.8%
52.8%
Total Township
24,595
26,446
26,279
7.5%
-0.6%
6.8% .
Township 7
Total Township
6,870
7,620
7,743
10.9%
1.6%
12.7%
(15% of Military/Secondary)
Township 8
New Bern
21,696
26,262
30,578
21.0%
16.4%
40.9%
(20% of Military/Secondary)
River Bend
2,655
2,787
2,955
5.0%
6.0%
11.3%
Trent Woods
4,161
5,508
7,066
32.4%
28.3%
69.8%
Unincorporated Areas
4,829
6,337
6,117
31.2%
-3.5%
26.7%
Total Township
33,341
40,894
46,716
22.7%
14.2%
40.1%
Township 9
Total Township
2,454
2,564
2,617
4.5%
2.1%
6.6%
Total Municipalities
52,112
58,211
64,061
11.7%
10.0%
22.9%
Total Unincorporated Areas
33,704
39,069
39,501
15.9%
1.1%
17.2%
Total County
85,816
97,280
103,562
13.4%
6.5%
20.7%
Source: State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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Table 25 (H-5)
Projected Total Year -Round Population and Percentage Change by Township and Municipality
Craven County, 1995-2005
#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.)
Total Year -Round Population
Percentaee Chanee
% Change
Township
Municipality or Area
1995
2000
2005
1995-2000
2000-2005
1995-2005
Township 1
Vanceboro
1,015
1,068
1,131
5.2%
5.8%
11.4%
Unincorporated Areas
4,891
5,147
5,226
5.2%
1.5%
6.8%
Total Township
5,906
6,216
6,357
5.2%
2.3%
7.6%
Township 2
Bridgeton
516
562
567
8.9%
0.9%
9.9%
(5% of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
6,221
7,229
7,553
16.2%
4.5%
21.4%
Total Township
6,737
7,791
8,120
15.6%
4.2%
20.5%
Township 3
Cove City
569
520
531
-8.6%
2.2%
-6.7%
Dover
458
437
430
4.6%
-1.6%
-6.1%
Unincorporated Areas
2,307
2,404
2,366
4.2%
-1.6%
2.6%
Total Township
3,334
3,361
3,328
0.8%
-1.0%
-0.2%
Township 5
Total Township
2,594
4,211
4,225
62.3%
0.3%
62.9%
(10% of Military/Secondary)
Township 6
Havelock
21,042
25,984
25,739
23.5%
-0.9%
22.3%
(50% of Military/Secondary)
Unincorporated Areas
3,553
6,540
6,618
84.1%
1.2%
86.3%
Total Township
24,595
32,524
32,357
32.2%
-0.5%
31.6%
Township 7
Total Township
6,870
9,443
9,566
37.5%
1.3%
39.2%
(15% of Military/Secondary)
Township 8
New Bern
21,696
27,812
32,096
28.1%
15.4%
47.9%
(20%of Military/Secondary)
River Bend
2,655
2,957
3,137
11.3%
6.1%
18.2%
Trent Woods
4,161
5,820
7,332
39.8%
26.0%
76.2%
Unincorporated Areas
4,829
6,736
6,582
39.5%
-2.3%
36.3%
Total Township
33,341
43,325
49,147
29.9%
13.4%
47.4%
Township 9
Total Township
2,454
2,565
2,618
4.5%
2.1%
6.7%
Total Municipalities
52,112
65,160
70,963
25.0%
8.9%
36.2%
Total Unincorporated Areas
33,704
44,276
44,755
31.4%
1.1%
32.8%
Total County
85,816
109,436
115,718
27.5%
5.7%
34.8%
Source: State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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Table 26 (II-6)
Average Annual Year -Round Population Growth Rate and Percent Change
Craven County, 1980-2005
No Base Loading Low Military Growth High Military Growth
Average Annual
% Change in
% Change in
% Change in
Year -Round Population
Population
Growth Rate
Population
Growth Rate
Population
Growth Rate
Growth Rate
Growth Rate
1980-90 to
Growth Rate
1980-90 to
Growth Rate
1980-90 to
Area
1980-90
1995-2005
1995-05
1995-2005
1995-05
1995-2005
1995-05
Municipalities
2.17%
1.93%
-0.24%
2.29%
+ 0.12%
3.62%
+1.45%
Unincorporated
0.76%
1.30%
+0.54%
1.72%
+0.96%
3.28%
+2.52%
Areas
Total County
1.49%
1.68%
+0.19%
2.07%
+0.58%
3.48%
+1.99%
Source: State Data Center; Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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From 1995-2005, in all three forecast scenarios, the county's municipalities are expected to grow faster
than its unincorporated areas. This shift in population to the county's municipalities is expected to continue
throughout the planning period. The majority of any population increases resulting from expansion of the
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station is expected to be concentrated in Townships 6 (50%), 8 (20%), 7
(15%), 5 (10%), and 2 (5%). In particular, New Bern, Trent Woods, River Bend, and the unincorporated areas
of Township 2 will display appreciable growth throughout the ten-year planning period in all three forecast
�. scenarios. It appears that population growth along the U. S. 17 corridor in the vicinity of New Bern will be
significantly higher than growth along the U. S. 70 corridor in the no base loading and low military growth
scenarios. However, in the high military growth scenario, the growth along the U. S. 70 corridor may be
higher.
In terms of impact on county services, projected growth in unincorporated areas of Townships 1, 2,
6, and 7 will be much more significant than population change in Townships 3, 5, and 9 throughout the next
ten years in all three forecast scenarios. Additionally, while the county's role in Township 8 is dwindling with
continued municipal annexation, continued cooperation with New Bern, Trent Woods and River Bend will be
required throughout the planning period with continued rapid growth projected for those municipalities.
C. PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND LAND USE ISSUES
II-19.
2. WATER SYSTEM
The existing water system will be expanded during the planning period to include most of Township
' 2, which is under the jurisdiction of First Craven Sanitary District. Installation of a central water system is
planned for the area of Township 5, which is presently served by private wells containing poor quality drinking
water. As Craven County continues its growth, other "fill-in" water lines will expand existing water systems
where demand and cash flow allow for the payback on water line expansions.
As the water system expands and additional industrial development occurs, there will be a need for
additional wells to be installed in the Northwest Craven portion ofthe county. This is the area ofprime quality
drinking water. Elevated tanks will be required to continue to provide consistent pressure throughout the
system as well as to provide fire protection for the citizens. Elevated tanks are proposed in Townships 2 and
5. Additional tanks may be required depending on the volume of industrial and residential growth.
Ifthe high military growth occurs, approximately 5,220 additional households will be generated. The
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources requirements indicate that on
average a person generates 60 gallons of sewage per day. If this is inflated 10% for water consumption (not
all water consumed goes into the sewer system), then an individual utilizes an average of 66 gallons per day.
Based on the high military growth, the people residing in Craven County would generate a total increase in
average water demand of 1,021,746 gallons per day. This demand would be spread among the county,
municipal, and Cherry Point water supply systems. The county's water system would serve many of the
personnel locating in Townships 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Expansion of the water system, in particular in Townships
6 and 7, may be expected.
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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point maintains and operates a 6.0 mgd water treatment plant which
receives groundwater from 26 active wells located within the Air Station. Completed in December 1995, the
WTP processes include precipitive softening, ozonation, granular media filtration, and chlorine disinfection.
Water storage consists of six elevated steel tanks which provide an aggregate storage volume of 2.0 million
gallons. A project to construct a raw water aeration system is currently under construction. This process unit
will reduce iron, manganese and hardness, and reduce the oxidant demand of the water.
3. WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL
As growth proceeds eastward through the county and around the rivers, sewer expansion must keep
up with additional demand. During the planning period, expansion ofthe existing Neuse River (Township 7)
wastewater treatment plant is planned which will provide for an additional 500,000 gpd. The Havelock to New
Bern corridor is continuing a steady growth rate, and it is anticipated that central sewer will be expanded
throughout that entire region as soils are tightly constrained for efficiently working septic tanks/nitrification
fields. The installation of central sewers along the rivers will eliminate the present leaking of poorly treated
septic tank wastewater into streams and rivers. Other areas ofthe county that need sewer in the future are the
presently unsewered incorporated communities, such as the Towns of Cove City and Dover. Each of these
towns has central water systems, but they have not yet installed central sewer systems due to the high cost of
these systems. As grants are made available in the future, the feasibility of implementing sewer systems will
become much easier. In order to protect the health of the citizens in the future, central sewer will need to be
installed in these relatively densely populated communities.
Other areas of the county are potential targets for central sewer, perhaps in cluster arrangements. An
example ofthis need would be the unincorporated community ofFt. Barnwell. Development, and thus demand
for central sewer, will continue in the ETJ areas around the presently sewered communities ofthe City ofNew
Bern and the Towns of Havelock and Vanceboro. The location of future private development and/or industry
will also mandate central sewer systems. In some areas, the private utility systems may begin to be taken over
by the town and/or the county. Governmental units assuming responsibility for discharge points generally
means a high level of responsibility and quality of effluent discharged to the rivers of the region.
If the high military growth occurs, the total Craven County residence population of 15,418 will
generate an average daily sewage volume of 925,080 gallons. This demand will be divided among the Craven
County, Cherry Point, and municipalities' systems. The county's sewer system is limited to Township 7.
Approximately 7,740 of the total military -generated population increase will be in Township 7. This
population would generate an average daily sewage demand of approximately 464,400 gallons. This would
exceed the capacity of the existing Craven County sewer system. In other areas of the county not served by
municipal sewage treatment systems, the population will have to continue to rely on septic tanks and package
treatment plants for sewage treatment.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point operates and maintains its own wastewater collection and
treatment systems. With recent upgrades to the treatment plant, the WWPT has a design capacity of 3.5 mgd
and a peak hydraulic flow capacity of 7.5 mgd. Wastewater effluent is discharged to the Neuse River under
NPDES perm itNo. NC0003 816. A collection system infiltration and inflow elimination program provides for
the identification and elimination of stormwater flows to the wastewater system, and a biological nutrient
reduction program is in place to improve nitrogen removal efficiencies at the plant. A project to upgrade the
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biosolids treatment system is currently under design. This project will reduce the time for biosolids treatment
as well as improve sludge handling operations. Biosolids produced at the plant are land applied at permitted
land application sights aboard the Air Station. Recently a Golf Course irrigation system has been installed
utilizing treated effluent for watering the course. Approximately 100,000 GPD is diverted from the Neuse
River discharge for this purpose.
`. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point operates and maintains a separate industrial wastewater
pretreatment system. Upgrades have recently been completed to bring the design capacity to 0.63 mgd and the
peak flow capacity to 0.91 mgd. Plant sludge is dewatered and disposed of by contract at an approved
hazardous waste treatment facility located in South Carolina.
II-21,
4. STORM DRAINAGE
With or without expansion of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, management of stormwater
runoffwill remain an important issue in Craven County. Improvement of water quality in the Trent and Neuse
Rivers 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 stormwaterrunoffwill result from residential construction and on -base military
construction.
As urban development continues in Craven County, 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 county strongly support existing Division ofEnvironmental Management water quality
section regulations (15 NCAC 2H.1000) during the planning period. The county 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. Many of the county's primary nursery areas
are located along Slocum and Hancock creeks. Caution should be taken to protect these areas from surficial
water contamination.
During FY1997/1998 Craven County received an $8,643.00 CAMA grant to aid in the preparation
of a stormwater management ordinance. The CAMA grant was matched with a $3,057.00 Craven County cash
contribution and $1,200.00 in in -kind services. The following summarizes the project objectives:
1. Summarize the existing rules and regulations that currently protect the quality of surface
water.
2. Provide a summary of Stormwater Management Controls along with the associated benefits
and requirements that will supplement the existing rules and regulations. Additional controls
will range from land use management practices to engineered stormwater controls.
3. Arrange public meetings to receive citizen input, provide information, and help establish long-
term goals for county management of stormwater.
4. Provide the county a Draft Stormwater Management Ordinance that incorporates the
recommended Stormwater Management Controls and can be implemented upon approval by
the County Commissioners.
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II-21.
5. TRANSPORTATION
Transportation improvements are essential to Craven County's continued growth and economic
development. The Development Constraints: Public Facilities section ofthis plan discusses proposed highway
improvements in detail. All identified projects are supported by Craven County in the policies section ofthis
plan. Major improvements include: new bridges over the Trent and Neuse Rivers, widening of U.S.17 from
the New Bern Bypass to the Craven -Beaufort county line, construction of a U.S. 17 New Bern Bypass, and
construction of a U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass. In addition, continued development of the Marine Corps Air
Station Cherry Point will require protection/improvement of the base's access routes to the Morehead City Port
and Camp Lejeune. Access routes to the Air Station should be protected. This should include control of
development in the vicinity of the main gates to the Air Station. The need for good base transportation access
will be a much more significant issue if the high growth scenario occurs. In addition, the Craven County
Regional Airport is extremely important to the county's overall transportation system.
Table 27 provides a summary of airport improvements proposed within the planning period. The
policies section of this plan supports those improvements.
Table 27 (11-22)
Craven County Regional Airport
Transportation Improvement Program - Aviation Element
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Improvement
Total Cost
Federal Share
State Share
Local Share
Fiscal Year 1998
Terminal Building (Phase III)
$ 495,000
$ 450,000
$ 22,500
$ 22,500
Terminal Building
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
Air Carrier Apron
1,666,667
1,500,000
83,333
83,334
Air Carrier Connecting Taxiway
277,778
250,000
13,889
13,889
Terminal Signage
20,000
0
10,000
10,000
Fiscal Year 1999
Terminal Building (Phase III)
495,000
450,000
22,500
22,500
Terminal Building
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
Emergency Services Comm. Vehicle
30,000
0
15,000
15,000
Fiscal Year 2000
Terminal Building (Bond Payout)
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
GA/Corporate Ramp Exp
350,000
315,000
17,500
17,500
GA/Apron & Taxiway Rehab
200,000
180,000
10,000
10,000
Airfield Emergency Generator
50,000
45,000
2,500
2,500
Airfield Security Fencing
110,000
99,000
5,500
5,500
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1 Table 27 (continued)
Improvement
Total Cost
Federal Share
State Share
Local Share
Terminal Building (Bond Payout)
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
ARFF Facility
550,000
495,000
27,500
27,500
ARFF Vehicle
600,000
540,000
30,000
30,000
Fiscal 2002
Terminal Development (Bond)
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
Payout
Runway 04 NIALSR
450,000
405,000
22,500
22,500
ADA Lift Device
40,000
36,000
2,000
2,000
Runway 13 Obstruction Removal
300,000
270,000
15,000
15,000
Runway 31 Partial Parallel Taxiway
300,000
270,000
15,000
15,000
Source: Craven County Regional Airport.
In addition, the 1998-2004 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program included the
following improvements:
Table 28
Craven County
TIP Improvements
Length
(MI)
Total Est.
Route/City Location and Description
(KM)
Cost (Thou)
US 17 New Bern bypass, US 17 south of New Bern to US 70,
5.1
38,375
four lane divided freeway on new location.
8.2
US 17 New Bern bypass, US 70 to US 17. Four lane divided
5.2
90,000
freeway on new location.
8.4
US 17 Mills Street in Bridgeton to SR 1438. Widen roadway
10.4
11,000
to a multi -lane facility.
16.7
NC 55 US 17 at Bridgeton to NC 304 in Bayboro. Widen
15.5
34,420
roadway to a multi -lane facility.
24.9
US 70 Havelock bypass, north of Pine Grove to north of
9.0
80,150
Carteret County line. Four lane divided facility on new
14.5
location.
New Route New Bern bypass to US 70 near Riverdale. Construct
two lane facility on new location.
US 17 Connect rest area sewer to municipal system.
--
650
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Table 28 (continued)
Length
(MI) Total Est.
Route/City
Location and Description
(KM) Cost (Thou)
US 70
Upgrade exterior lighting system.
-- 75
NC 43
NC 55 to the west intersection of Morning Star Drive
0.7 670
west of New Bern. Widen to forty-four (44) feet to
1.1
provide continuous two-way left turn lane and four
foot paved shoulders.
New Bern
US 70 Business -NC 43-55 (Meuse Boulevard), west of
-- 680
Bray Street to west of Simmons Street. Widen
roadway to a fifty-nine (59) foot curb and gutter
facility and stripe for center left turn lane.
US 70
Near James City at Atlantic and East Carolina
-- 170
Railway Crossing 722 599e. Revise automatic
warning devices.
SR 1116 West
Near James City at Southern Railway Crossing 722
-- 75
Thurman Road
689d. Safety improvements.
SR 1739 Bell
In Havelock at Southern Railway Crossing 722 605F.
-- 75
Town Road
Safety improvements.
New Bern
Tryon Palace Drive at Atlantic and East Carolina
-- 75
Railroad Crossing 722 699J. Install automatic
warning devices.
New Bern
Pollock Street at Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad
— 75
Crossing 722 700B. Install automatic warning
devices.
New Bern
Queen Street at Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad
-- 75
Crossing 722 704D. Safety improvements.
New Bern
Guion Street at Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad
-- 75
Crossing 722 705K. Safety improvements.
Havelock
SR 1763 (Miller Boulevard) and NC 101, SR 1756
0.9 7,100
(Lake Road) to Outer Banks Drive. Widen to an
1.4
urban curb and gutter facility.
New Bern
US 17, SR 1278 (Trent Road) to US 70 Business.
2.7 11,195
Upgrade existing roadway.
4.3
New Bern
SR 1278 (Trent Road) US 17 (Clardendon Blvd) to
2.0 8,400
SR 1215 (Simmons Street). Widen roadway to a
3.2
multi -lane facility.
US17 - NC 55
Neuse River. Replacement and removal of bridge no.
-- 136,539
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Table 28 (continued)
Length
(MI) Total Est.
Route/City Location and Description (KM) Cost (Thou)
US 70 Trent River. Rehabilitate bridge no. 60 -- 7,900
Business
SR 1420 Caswell Branch. Removal of bridge no. 187 -- 200
SR 1431 Creek replace bridge no. 81 -- 250
SR 1478 Swift Creek. Replace bridge no. 31 -- 800
SR 1611 Upper Broad Creek. Replace bridge no. 13 -- 300
SR 1630 Beaverdam Swamp. Replace bridge no. 27 -- 385
NC 12 Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach, construct a 180' -- 7,547
double ended "river class" ferry.
NC 306 Cherry Branch, extended bulkheads at docking facility -- 3,000
and replace rip rap. (Includes F'3309)
NC 306 Cherry Branch, construct a 180 river class ferry. -- 5,000
NC 306 Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach, construct a 180' -- 5,000
"river class" ferry.
In September,1995, construction began on the Neuse River Bridge replacement. The North Carolina
Department ofTransportation considered four different alternatives prior to selecting the final location, which
is delineated on Map 9.
Craven County is concerned with beautification of its roadways. The county supports implementation
of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Wildflower Planting Program.
The Transportation Improvement Plan not only includes funding information and schedules for roads,
but also for bicycle routes. There are two distinct types of bicycle projects, independent and incidental.
Independent projects are also listed in the highway projects section of the TIP. Incidental projects are still in
the planning stage, and may not have a corresponding scheduled highway project. Projects in the bicycle
program often involve widening road shoulders, paving bicycle paths, and adding bicycle racks and signage.
The followingrovides a summary of ro osed Craven County bicycle and pedestrian needs for 1998-
P �Y P P
2004.
City/Route Description Facility
New Bern Broad St: First Street to Neuse River Bridge Sidewalks
New Bern First St: US 70 to Broad Street Sidewalks
New Bern NC 55: Neuse River Bridge to Fort Totten Road Sidewalks
�. New Bern Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens Pedestrian safety improvements
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II-23.
7. EDUCATION FACILITIES
Craven County will continue to have educational facilities needs during the planning period. In 1997,
five of the county's 22 schools were over capacity. Long-range improvement plans include:
-- Two additional schools
-- General renovations (with additional classrooms) at all Craven County schools.
These improvements are supported by the policy statements included within this plan and are financed
with a May, 1996, $20,780,000 general obligation school bond.
iBased on the anticipated NADEP expansion and the initial 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 the realignment of 140 F-18's:
Elementary School 964
Middle School 298
High School 209
Total 1,471
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.
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I SECTION IV: POLICY STATEMENTS
I IV-1.
A. INTRODUCTION TO POLICY STATEMENTS
iDuring 1995 and 1996, the NCAC 7B CAMA planning guidelines were revised. The revised guidelines
included new requirements for the development of policy statements. These changes included the following
policy statement additions:
-- A general vision policy statement describing the type of community that the
local government would like to become within the next ten years.
-- A basic statement as to the community attitude toward resource protection.
-- A policy addressing the protection of wetlands identified as being of the
highest functional significance on maps supplied by the Division of Coastal
Management, where available.
-- A policy addressing moorings and mooring fields.
-- A policy addressing water quality problems and management measures
designed to reduce or eliminate local sources of surface water quality
'
problems.
-- A statement as to the communityattitude toward resource production and
management.
-- A statement as to the community attitude toward economic and community
development.
-- A policy addressing commitment to state and federal programs, including
housing rehabilitation, community development block grants, housing for low
and moderate income level citizens, water and sewer installation, and rural
water systems.
-- A policy addressing assistance to interstate waterways.
Based on the analysis of existing conditions and trends, suggestions from the town's citizens, and substantial
input and guidance from the Craven County Planning Board, the policies in the following sections have been
formulated to provide a guide for regulating growth, development, and resource management throughout the
planning period.
It should be noted that the following sections contain only the additional policy statements as required by the
revised NCAC 713 CAMA planning guidelines. The county's complete listing of policy statements is included
in the Craven County 1996 Land Use Plan. Appendix IV identifies those policies which were considered but
not adopted as a part of this Addendum.
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IV-2.
VISION STATEMENT (New Section)
Craven County has developed a diversified economy which is based upon a strong relationship between the
private sector and the military. The county welcomes and will continue the support a strong military presence.
Industrial and business development will be supported which is consistent with 15A NCAC 7H. The county
also supports growth of its agricultural economy. The county will minimize the imposition of restrictions
which unnecessarily limit agricultural production. In order to support economic development and to protect
the environment, the county will support the extension of its water and sewer systems throughout the county.
Specifically, the county desires to accomplish the following during the planning period:
-- Increase availability of affordable housing.
-- Provide county -wide water and sewer service.
-- Reduce the county's substandard housing.
-- Support increase of the county's military personnel.
-- Continue diversification of the county's private sector industrial/business economy.
-- Improve regulation of development along the US 70 corridor between New Bern and
Havelock.
IV-2.
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
Community Attitude Toward Resource Protection (New Section)
Craven Countywill support industrial, business and agricultural development which is consistent with
the policies contained in this plan. This includes the support of resource protection policies which meet or
exceed the states 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards. Craven County contains valuable natural resources
which enhance the environment and provide incentives for tourism and other economic activities. The policies
contained in this plan and 15A NCAC 7H are intended to protect the county's natural environment.
MooringFelds (New Policy) (Issue discussed, page I-35 of this Addendum)
Policy: Craven County supports the establishment of mooring fields.
Implementation: The county will prepare a water use plan as a prerequisite to state
certification of mooring fields within the county.
Schedule: FY2003.
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Beautification (New Policy) (Issue discussed, page II-13 of this Addendum)
Policy: Craven County supports projects to improve the county's appearance, including the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Wildflower Planting program.
Implementation: Craven County and the NCDOT will be responsible for implementation of
this policy.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
IV-4.
Stormwater Runoff (New Policy) (Issue discussed, page II-9 of this Addendum)
Policy: Craven County will support state regulations relating to stormwater runoff resulting from
development (stormwater disposal policy 15A NCAC 21-1.001 - .1003).
Implementation: The county's local stormwater ordinance is consistent with and supports
these state regulations.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
Water Quality Management (Issue discussed, page I-27 of this Addendum)
Policy: Craven County supports improved water quality management.
Implementation:
(a) Adopt a Craven County Stormwater Control Ordinance.
Schedule: FY1999-2000
(b) Minimization of impervious cover in site design.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
(c) Reduction of nutrients in the Neuse River.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
(d) Adopt an ordinance to regulate Intensive Livestock Operations (ILO's).
Schedule: FY2002.
(e) Limit erosion during land disturbing activities.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
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(f) Restoration of water quality in areas closed to shellfishing.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
(g) As required by the county's subdivision ordinance, additional building setbacks of 75
feet along shorelines adjacent to primary nursery areas.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
IV-6.
C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Community Attitude Toward Resource Production and Management (New Section)
Craven County supports resource production and management which meets or exceeds 15A NCAC 7H and
the policies contained in this plan. However, the county will strive to maximize its economic development
opportunities in both the private and military sectors. The most significant environmental issue associated with
resource production and management will be improving and preserving water quality within the county.
IV-9.
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Attitude Toward Economic and Community Development (New Section)
Craven County desires to expand its economic base, including Cherry Point expansion, tourism, commercial
fishing, retail and wholesale trade, real estate and construction, and industrial development. Craven County
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. The county's economic development goals
should be compatible with, and complementary to, Cherry Point's existing and proposed activities.
IV-13.
Assistance in Interstate Waterways (New Policy) (Issue discussed, page I-43 of this Addendum)
Policy: . Craven County considers the interstate waterway to be a valuable economic asset.
Implementation: The county will provide assistance in maintaining the waterway by helping
to obtain or providing dredge spoil sites and, when possible, providing easements across
county -owned property to accomplish dredging.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
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IV-14.
Transportation (Issue discussed, page I-40 of this Addendum)
Craven County supports construction ofthe following transportation improvements and programs by theNorth
Carolina Department of Transportation or the Craven County Regional Airport, as applicable:
North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program - Highways
Length
(MI)
Total Est.
Route/City
Location and Description
(KM)
Cost (Thou)
US 17
New Bern bypass, US 17 south of New Bern to US 70,
5.1
38,375
four lane divided freeway on new location.
8.2
US 17
New Bern bypass, US 70 to US 17. Four lane divided
5.2
90,000
freeway on new location.
8.4
US 17
Mills Street in Bridgeton to SR 1438. Widen roadway
10.4
11,000
to a multi -lane facility.
16.7
NC 55
US 17 at Bridgeton to NC 304 in Bayboro. Widen
15.5
34,420
roadway to a multi -lane facility.
24.9
US 70
Havelock bypass, north of Pine Grove to north of
9.0
80,150
Carteret County line. Four lane divided facility on new
14.5
location.
New Route
New Bern bypass to US 70 near Riverdale. Construct
two lane facility on new location.
US 17
Connect rest area sewer to municipal system.
--
650
US 70
Upgrade exterior lighting system.
--
75
NC 43
NC 55 to the west intersection of Morning Star Drive
0.7
670
west of New Bern. Widen to forty-four (44) feet to
1.1
provide continuous two-way left turn lane and four
foot paved shoulders.
New Bern
US 70 Business -NC 43-55 (Meuse Boulevard), west of
--
680
Bray Street to west of Simmons Street. Widen
roadway to a fifty-nine (59) foot curb and gutter
facility and stripe for center left turn lane.
US 70
Near James City at Atlantic and East Carolina
Railway Crossing 722 599e. Revise automatic
--
170
warning devices.
SR 1116 West
Near James City at Southern Railway Crossing 722
--
75
Thurman Road
689d. Safety improvements.
SR 1739 Bell
In Havelock at Southern Railway Crossing 722 605F.
--
75
Town Road
Safety improvements.
Section IV: Policy Statements IV-5 I

Length
(MI)
Total Est.
Route/City
Location and Description
(KM)
Cost (Thou)
New Bern
Tryon Palace Drive at Atlantic and East Carolina
--
75
Railroad Crossing 722 699J. Install automatic
warning devices.
New Bern
Pollock Street at Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad
-
75
Crossing 722 700B. Install automatic warning
devices.
New Bern
Queen Street at Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad
--
75
Crossing 722 704D. Safety improvements.
New Bern
Guion Street at Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad
--
75
Crossing 722 705K. Safety improvements.
Havelock
SR 1763 (Miller Boulevard) and NC 101, SR 1756
0.9
7,100
(Lake Road) to Outer Banks Drive. Widen to an
1.4
urban curb and gutter facility.
New Bern
US 17, SR 1278 (Trent Road) to US 70 Business.
2.7
11,195
Upgrade existing roadway.
4.3
New Bern
SR 1278 (Trent Road) US 17 (Clardendon Blvd) to
2.0
8,400
SR 1215 (Simmons Street). Widen roadway to a
3.2
multi -lane facility.
US17 - NC 55
Neuse River. Replacement and removal of bridge no.
--
136,539
28
US 70
Trent River. Rehabilitate bridge no. 60
--
7,900
Business
SR 1420
Caswell Branch. Removal of bridge no. 187
--
200
SR 1431
Creek replace bridge no. 81
--
250
SR 1478
Swift Creek. Replace bridge no. 31
--
800
SR 1611
Upper Broad Creek. Replace bridge no. 13
--
300
SR 1630
Beaverdam Swamp. Replace bridge no. 27
--
385
NC 12
Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach, construct a 180'
--
7,547
double ended "river class" ferry.
NC 306
Cherry Branch, extended bulkheads at docking facility
--
3,000
and replace rip rap. (Includes F-3309)
NC 306
Cherry Branch, construct a 180' "river class" ferry.
--
5,000
NC 306
Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach, construct a 180'
--
5,000
"river class" ferry.
Section IV: Policy Statements IV-6 I

INorth Carolina Transportation Improvement Program - Aviation
Improvement
Total Cost Federal Share
State Share
Local Share
Fiscal Year 1998
Terminal Building (Phase III)
$ 495,000
$ 450,000
$ 22,500
$ 22,500
jTerminal
Building
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
Air Carrier Apron
1,666,667
1,500,000
83,333
83,334
Air Carrier Connecting Taxiway
277,778
250,000
13,889
13,889
Terminal Signage
20,000
0
10,000
10,000
Fiscal Year 1999
Terminal Building (Phase III)
495,000
450,000
22,500
22,500
Terminal Building
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
Emergency Services Comm. Vehicle
30,000
0
15,000
15,000
Fiscal Year 2000
Terminal Building (Bond Payout)
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
GA/Corporate Ramp Exp
350,000
315,000
17,500
17,500
GA/Apron & Taxiway Rehab
200,000
180,000
10,000
10,000
'
Airfield Emergency Generator
Airfield Security Fencing
50,000
110,000
45,000
99,000
2,500
5,500
2,500
5,500
Fiscal Year 2001
Terminal Building (Bond Payout)
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
ARFF Facility
550,000
495,000
27,500
27,500
ARFF Vehicle
Fiscal 2002
600,000
540,000
30,000
30,000
Terminal Development (Bond)
600,000
0
300,000
300,000
Payout
Runway 04 MALSR
450,000
405,000
22,500
22,500
ADA Lift Device
40,000
36,000
2,000
2,000
1
Runway 13 Obstruction Removal
300,000
270,000
15,000
15,000
Runway 31 Partial Parallel Taxiway
300,000
270,000
15,000
15,000
North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program - Bicycle and Pedestrian Needs
City/Route Description
Facility
New Bern Broad St: First Street to Neuse River Bridge
Sidewalks
New Bern First St: US 70 to Broad Street
Sidewalks
New Bern NC 55: Neuse River Bridge to Fort Totten Road Sidewalks
New Bern Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens
Pedestrian safety improvements
Schedule: Continuing Activities.
Section IV: Policy Statements IV-7 '

IV-15.
E. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
As the initial step in the preparation of this addendum, Craven County prepared and adopted a "Citizen
Participation Plan." The plan outlined the methodology for citizen involvement (Appendix V). Public
involvement was generated through public information meetings and development of the plan by the Craven
County Planning Board.
A public information meeting was conducted at the outset of the project on November 3, 1997, at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Commissioners' Meeting Room. Subsequently, meetings of the Planning Board were held on October
23, 1997, and March 17, 1998.
The Craven County Board of Commissioners conducted a public information meeting for review of and
comment on the plan on September 8,1998. The meeting was advertised in The Sun Journal. The preliminary
plan was submitted to the Division of Coastal Management for comment on September 15,1998. Following
receipt of DCM comments, the plan was amended, and a formal public hearing on the final document was
conducted on June 7,1999. The public hearing was advertised in The Sun Journal on May 7,1999. The plan
was approved by the Craven County Board of Commissioners on June 7, 1999, and submitted to the Coastal
Resources Commission for certification. The plan was certified on July 23, 1999.
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.
Section IV: Policy Statements IV-8 1

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APPENDIX I
CRAVEN COUNTY SUBDIVISIONS APPROVED
JANUARY, 1993, TO DECEMBER, 1997
# of
Date
Subdivision
Location
Lots
Approved
1.
Amberwood Phase 2
Twp. 1, SR 1443 - State Camp Rd.
3
05/03/93
2.
Amos Douglas Land
Twp. 9, SR 1224, Tuscarora-Rhems Rd.
6
06/07/93
3.
Antioch Park
Twp. 2, SR 1433, Antioch Rd.
1
12/19/94
4.
Beatty Acres
Twp. 8, SR 1307, Old Pollocksville Rd.
1
12/20/93
5.
Amos Conner IV
Twp. 7, US Hwy. 70E
1
12/19/94
6.
Butler Farm Sec. 2
Twp. 1, SR 1440, Streets Ferry Rd.
8
05/02/94
7.
Cherry Branch So. Sec. I
Twp. 5, NC Hwy. 306
37
05/02/94
8.
Cherry Branch So. Sec. II
Twp. 5, NC Hwy. 306
16
10/17/94
9.
Christine Knox
Twp. 2, SR 1003, Aurora Rd.
1
03/15/93
10.
Creekside Phase 3
Twp. 9, SR 1226, New Liberty Rd.
1
12/20/93
11.
Cypress Bay on the Neuse
Twp. 5, SR 1704, Becton Rd.
23
11/07/94
Phase 1
12.
Cypress Bay on the Neuse
Twp. 5, SR 1704, Becton Rd.
15
12/19/94
Phase 2
13.
Deborah T. Craig
Twp. 1, SR 1642, Purser Rd.
1
12/20/93
14.
Deer Run Phase 2
Twp. 7, SR 1144, Crump Farm Rd.
14
11/15/93
15.
Deerfield Phase VI
Twp. 8, US Hwy. 17S
60
05/16/94
16.
Everhart
Twp. 7, SR 1113, Old Cherry Point Rd.
4
12/20/93
17.
Gracie Farm Sec. 1
Twp. 8, SR 1481, Jack Dail Rd.
5
02/15/93
18.
Haddock's
Twp. 1, SR 1642, Purser Road
1
12/20/93
19.
Haddock's Two
Twp. 1, SR 1642, Purser Road
1
12/19/94
20.
Harbour Point Commons
Twp. 2, SR 1600, Broad Creek Road
4
04/04/94
21.
Hogan Drive Ext. Lot 16
Twp. 6, SR 1908, Snead Road
1
04/04/94
22.
The Home Place Phase 2
Twp. 7, SR 1004, Brices Creek Rd.
29
09/06/94
23.
Howard Ange
Twp. 1, SR 1463, Country Acres Rd.
16
11/01/93
24.
Katie Price Caton
Twp. 6, SR 1105, Lewis Farm Rd.
3
08/15/94
25.
Komegay Acres
Twp. 9, NC 55W
1
07/06/93
26.
Lee's Branch Est. Part 3
Twp. 7, SR I I11, Old Airport Rd.
2
10/04/93
27.
Lilliput Landing Sec. 6
Twp. 7, SR 1193, Lilliput Drive
5
08/02/93
28.
Little Creek Est. Sec. 3
Twp. 1, off NC Hwy 43
5
09/07/93
29.
Mables Lane Ph. I
Twp. 7, SR 1113, Old Cherry Point Road
7
09/20/93
30.
Mills Court, Ph. II
Twp. 7, SR 1170, Selover Avenue
5
04/05/93
31.
Oak Ridge Acres, Sec. 7
Twp. 2, SR 1492, Sand Ridge Road
8
03/14/94

# of
Date
Subdivision
Location
Lots
Approved
32.
Renclar Subdivision
Twp. 1, off NC Hwy 118
2
09/07/93
33.
Renclar Sec. 2
Twp. 1, off NC Hwy 118, Carolina Pines
3
12/19/94
Community
34.
Royal Pines Sec. 3
Twp. 6, Venturi Drive
18
09/19/94
35.
Spring Garden Sec. 3
Twp. 9, SR 1401, Spring Garden Road
9
06/07/93
36.
Spring Garden Sec. 4
Twp. 9, SR 1401, Spring Garden Road
5
04/04/94
37.
Taylor Estates Sec. 2
Twp. 5, SR 1714, Godette School Road
6
11/01/93
38.
Tunstall Acres Sec. 4
Twp. 1, SR 1441, Cow Pen Landing Road
1
02/07/94
39.
Turkey Qtr Fields Sec. 3
Twp. 9, SR 1445, Turkey Qtr. Creek Road
1
02/15/93
40.
Wayne Hawk Lot 2
Twp. 2, SR 1434, Askins Brick Road
1
06/06/94
41.
Wilson Estates
Twp. 1, SR 1400, River Road
4
03/15/93
42.
Wilson Estates Part 2
Twp. 1, SR 1400, River Road
4
03/14/94
43.
William H. Barker
Twp. 1, SR 1443, State Camp Road
1
09/06/94
44.
Amos Acres
Twp. 7, off US Hwy 70E
2
03/20/95
45.
Anthony Cannizzaro
Twp. 9, off NC Hwy 55W
1
05/06/96
46.
Antoine & Tonya Barfield
Twp. 1, SR 1400, River Road
1
04/15/96
47.
Armstrong Acres
Twp. 1, SR 1221, Old Landfill Road
3
10/02/95
48.
Beaman Fork Phase IV & V
Twp. 8, off NC Hwy 55W
6
03/20/95-
09/05/95
49.
Beaver Dam Sec. 2
Twp. 9, SR 1401, Spring Garden Road
34
03/20/95
50.
Bernwood Comm. Ph. 1
Twp. 7, SR 1111, Howell Road
11
05/05/97
51.
Betrina Jenkins/Eric
Twp. 1, SR 1440, Streets Ferry Road
1
10/06/97
Dawson
52.
Bobby/Karen Richardson
Twp. 9, NC Hwy 55W
1
05/05/97
Div.
53.
Broad Crk Woods Div, Lt.
Twp. 2, SR 1600, Broad Creek Road
1
10/02/95
7
54.
Charles Hines
Twp. 9, SR 1230, Rollover Creek Road
1
06/02/97
55.
Cherry Branch South Sec.
Twp. 5, off NC Hwy 306
111
05/15/95-
III, IV, and V
04/07/97
56.
Ch.Br. White Horse Run
Twp. 5, NC Hwy 306
5
08/19/96
Sec. 2
57.
Country Springs
Twp. 9, SR 1423, NW Craven Mid School
7
09/02/97
Rd
58.
Creekwater Haven
Twp. 2, SR 1600, Broad Creek Road
7
11/03/97
59.
Crosswinds Phase I
Twp. 2, Two Lakes Road
19
10/02/95
60.
Cypress Bay oft Neuse Ph.
Twp. 5, SR 1704, Becton Road
45
02/06/95-
III, IV, and V
04/03/95

I
# of
Date
Subdivision
Location
Lots
Approved
61.
Dana J./Gregory Morton
Twp. 7, SR 1004, Brices Creek Road
1
12/01/97
Div.
62.
Deer Run Phase III and IV
Twp. 7, SR 1144, Crump Farm Road
34
04/03/95-
03/18/96
63.
Earl G. Hill Estates
Twp. 1, SR 1440, Streets Ferry Road
5
06/05/95
64.
Elmer & Julia Rouse Div.
Twp. 3, SR 1252, Loop Road
4
03/18/96
65.
Fairview Tr. Twnhs Sec. 1
Twp. 6, SR 1176, Carolina Pines Blvd.
12
12/16/96
66.
Fisher Town Landing
Twp. 5, SR 1712, Fisher Town Road
13
08/05/96
67.
Forest Run Phase I
Twp. 7, SR 1110, Wilcox Road
8
07/O1/96
68.
Green Trees Section Two
Twp. 7, SR 1114, Gibbs Road
10
11/03/97
69.
Haddock's Two Lot 2
Twp. 1, SR 1642, Purser Road
1
11/06/95
70.
Harlow Village
Twp. 5, off NC Hwy 101
11
05/01/95
71.
Harry Mercer & Virginia
Twp. 9, off NC Hwy 55W
1
05/01/95
72.
Harry Swindell
Twp. 9, off NC Hwy 55W
1
07/21/97
73.
Hellion Landing
Twp. 7, SR 1004, Brices Creek Road
2
11/06/95
74.
Herbert Gooding Lot 2 & 3
Twp. 5, SR 1700, Adams Creek Road
1
11/04/96-
'
03/20/97
75.
Highfield
Twp. 5, SR 1711, Temples Pt. Road
5
10/06/97
'
76.
Howard Ange Sec. 2
Twp. 1, SR 1463, Country Acres Road
6
07/O1/96
77.
Hunters Ridge Ph I, II -A,
Twp. 7, SR 1004, Brices Creek Road
101
04/03/95-
III
09/02/97
78.
James White, Sr. Div.
Twp. 1, SR 1443, State Camp Road
4
08/05/96
79.
Jasper Estates Sec. 1 and 2
Twp. 9, off NC Hwy 55W
6
06/05/95-
04/15/96
80.
Jeanette McDaniel
Twp. 8, SR 1221, Rocky Run Road .
1
10/02/95
81.
Jeffrey S. Culbertson
Twp. 3, SR 1252, Loop Road
1
08/18/97
82.
Jerry D. Suter
Twp. 1, SR 1451, Ward Field Road
1
08/04/97
83.
Jones and Ipock
Twp. 7, SR 1478, Butler Ford Road
7
03/06/96
84.
Lake Hazel Estates Ph. I
Twp. 2, SR 1600, Broad Creek Road
3
11/06/95
85.
Lake Sutton Section One
Twp. 1, SR 1440, Streets Ferry Road
7
10/06/97
86.
Lawrence & Claudia Collins
Twp. 3, SR 1245, Old Dover Road
1
09/03/96
87.
Lee's Branch Est Part 5
Twp. 7, SR 1111, Old Airport Road
1
09/03/96
88.
Lenora Harper Div.
Twp. 9, SR 1245, Dover Road
1
12/16/96
89.
Linwood/Soledad Harvey
Twp. 1, SR 1447, Old Landfill Road
3
11/06/95-
'
Sec. 1 and 2
07/01/96
90.
Long Creek Est Addition 2
Twp. 5, Taylor Road
1
03/18/96
'
91.
Mallard Estates
Twp. 7, SR I I11, Old Airport Road
5
06/03/96

# of
Date
Subdivision
Location
Lots
Approved
92.
Matt & Ruby Wiggins
Twp. 1, SR 1443, State Camp Road
3
07/O1/96
93.
Melissa A. Johnson
Twp. 5, SR 1711, Temples Point Road
1
04/03/95
94.
Moorings (The) Sec. 1, 2,
Twp. 5, SR 1713, Club Foot Creek Road
41
06/03/96-
'
3, and 4
10/06/97
95.
Neuse River Farm Estates,
Twp. 5, SR 1768, Pine Cliff Road
37
06/05/95
West
96.
Oscar E. Simmons
Twp. 9, SR 1245, Dover Road
1
07/05/95
97.
Plantation Harbor Phase II
Twp. 5, SR 1700, Adams Creek Road
11
05/05/97
98.
Quail Hollow
Twp. 6, NC Hwy 101
7
04/15/96
99.
R&B Properties, LLC
Twp. 1, SR 1400, River Road
1
06/03/96
100.
Randy & Tammy Welling
Twp. 5, SR 1712, Fisher Town Road
1
06/03/96
101.
Ray & Emma Belangia Div.
Twp. 6, SR 1105, Lewis Farm Road
4
12/18/95
102.
Regay Watson Div.
Twp. 1, SR 1442, Craven Farms Road
1
12/16/96
103.
River Bluffs Section 3 & 4
Twp. 7, US Hwy 70E
20
09/03/96-
12/01/97
104.
Riverdale Ridge
Twp. 7, SR I110, Wilcox Road
11
06/03/96
105.
Riversedge
Twp. 5, SR 1703, Belangia Road
13
08/05/96
106.
Robert A. Brown
Twp. 2, SR 1600, Broad Creek Road
1
11/04/96
107.
Royal Pines Section 4
Twp. 6, Venturi Drive
5
03/18/96
108.
Rozezella F. Jackson Div.
Twp. 9, SR 1401, Spring Garden Road
1
12/01/97
109.
Shenandoah Acres Sec. 1
Twp. 1, SR 1400, River Road
10
10/06/97
110.
Tucker Crk. Est. Sec. I
Twp. 6, US Hwy 70E
52
08/19/96
111.
Tunstall Acres Section 5
Twp. 1, SR 1441, Cow Pen Landing Road
4
02/20/95
112.
Turkey Qtr. Fields Sec. 4
Twp. 9, SR 1445, Spring Garden Road
7
02/06/95
113.
Waterways Edge Section I,
Twp. 5, SR 1700, Adams Creek Road
33
09/03/96-
II, and I1I
06/02/97
114.
Wiggins Estates
Twp. 1, SR 1443, State Camp Road
6
02/03/97
115.
William T. McDaniel
Twp. 9, NC Hwy 55W
2
06/03/96
1
116.
Willie Roy Godette Div.
Twp. 5, SR 1715, Blades Road
1
09/03/96
117.
Wilson Place
Twp. 9, SR 1401, Spring Garden Road
3
08/05/96

Appendix II
Craven County
Tier Two Reporters, 1995
Facility Name
Address
SIC
Facility Name
Address
SIC
A & H
500 Thurman Road
Edelmann Division
276 Bailey Lane
30
New Bern, NC 28560
Stant Corporation
Vanceboro, NC 28586
ARS
625 Airport Road
4953
ETNA
1234 Main Street
5411
New Bern, NC 28560
Havelock, NC 28532
AT & T
1204 Pollock Street
4813
East Havelock Fuel Market
107 E. Main Street
5541
New Bern, NC 28560
Havelock, NC 28532
B & T Grocery
US 17 South
5541
Fairfield Fuel Market
1137 Broad Creek Road
5541
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
Barrus Construction Co.
N. Glenburnie Road
1611
Fisher Oil Co.
110 Riverdale Road
5171
New Bern, NC 28563
New Bern, NC 28562
Beech Grove Fuel Market
Washington Post Road
5541
Gant Store #11
807 E. Main Street
5171
New Bern, NC 28560
Havelock, NC 28532
Cecil's
1301 Broad Street
Gant Store #18
Highway 70 West
5171
New Bern, NC 28560
Havelock, NC 28532
Cecil's #2
203 East Front Street
Gray's Texaco
Route 2
New Bern, NC 28560
Havelock, NC 28532
Carolina Pines Fuel Market
Old US 17 and Carolina Pines
5541
Handy Mart #7
815 Broad Street
5541
Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
Cove City Wood Preserving
SR 1005
2491
Handy Mart #9
508 E. Main Street
5541
Cove City, NC 28523
Havelock, NC 28532
Craven County Wood Energy
201 Executive Parkway
4911
Handy Mart #19
Business Hwy 17
5541
New Bern, NC 28562
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Handy Mart #33
101 Ketner Blvd.
5541
Mandy's Food Mart
Hwy 17N
Havelock, NC 28532
Eml, NC 28527

Facility Name
Address
SIC
Facility Name
Address
SIC
Handy Mart #44
Hwy 17N
5541
Maola Milk and Ice Cream
305 Avenue C
202
Bridgeton, NC 28519
Co.
New Bern, NC 28563
Handy Mart #53
4107 Hwy 17S
5541
Moen Inc.
101 Industrial Drive
3432
New Bern, NC 28561
New Bern, NC 28562
Handy Mart #55
1800 S. Glenburnie Road
5541
National Welders Supply Co.
1910 A Trent Blvd.
5169
New Bern, NC 28562
New Bern, NC 28560
Hatteras Yachts
110 N. Glenburnie Road
3732
Neuse Blvd Amoco
2300 Neuse Blvd.
5541
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
James City Fuel Market
1001 US 70E
5541
NC National Guard Armory
301 Glenburnie Drive
9711
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28527
Jenkins Gas and Oil
1305 US Highway 70E
5171
NC Natural Gas Corp.
506 Tryon Palace Drive
4924
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
Joe's Texaco
Hwy 70E
J W H & I Oil Co. Inc.
203 W. Sunset Blvd.
Havelock, NC 28532
Cove City, NC 28523
Kwik Mart #11
1211 Simmons Street
5541
Piedmont Airlines
1501 Airport Road
4512
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
Machine and Welding
1100 Old Cherry Point Road
5084
Riverdale Fuel Market
110 Riverdale Road
5541
Supply
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28562
Mallard Food Shop #17
Route 6, Box 540
Royster-Clark
1000 North Craven Street
5191
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28563
Mallard Oil Co.
1300 Hwy 70E
Royster-Clark
Windley Street
5191
New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28563
Royster-Clark
Hwy 17 Business
5191
Scotchman #190
510 Hwy 101
5541
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Havelock, NC 28530
S B Power Tools
100 Bosch Blvd
3546
Scotchman #191
332 E. Main Street
5541
New Bern, NC 28562
Havelock, NC 28532
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Facility Name
Address
Scotchman #37
1210 Broad Street
New Bern, NC 28560
Scotchman #51
Harbor 1 Unit 12
New Bern, NC 28562
Scotchman #61
Hwy 55 W
New Bern, NC 28562
Scotchman # 111
1913 Glenburnie Road
New Bern, NC 28560
Source: Division of Emergency
Management, 1995.
SIC
Facility Name
Address
SIC
5541
South 17 Fuel Market
3510 US 17 South
5541
New Bern, NC 28560
5541
SouthChem
3220 Hwy 70E
5161
New Bern, NC 28560
5541
Weyerhauser
1785 Weyerhauser Road
2611
Vanceboro, NC 28586
5541
Winoco Self Serve Mark #3
2709 Neuse Blvd.
5541
New Bern, NC 28562

' APPENDIX III
NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS - CRAVEN COUNTY
EXPLANATION TO ACCOMPANY NATURAL HERITAGE ELEMENT MAPS
The accompanying dot map shows approximate locations of
significant ecological resources in the area mapped. It is
provided to give you an indication of general areas where such
resources occur.
The resources mapped, called elements of natural diversity,
are those judged by the Natural Heritage Program as most
critically needing protection. They include rare plant and
animal species, high quality and rare ecosystems (also called
natural communities), and priority natural areas. The rare
species include all species officially protected by state and
federal legislation, candidates for such listing, and some
additional significantly rare species. Lists of monitored
species and descriptions of natural community types are available
from the Natural Heritage Program for a small charge. Natural
areas are sites that are included on the Natural Heritage Program
priority list. They are areas judged to be worthy of special
protection, but they may or may not currently have any
protection.
These maps are generated from locations in the Natural
Heritage Program database. In interpreting them you must be
.aware of the, following limitations:
The intensity of inventory for biological resources varies
from place to place, and only very limited areas have been
carefully examined for all kinds of elements. The absence
of records does not necessarily indicate a true absence o_
elements. The absence of records may equally represent the
lack of biological survey.
There is some lag time between reporting of elements to the
Natural Heritage Program and entry into the database.
Recently reported occurrences may not yet be on these maps.
The database is continuously updated. Each map is dated.
Older maps will not reflect more recent records. The useful
life of a map varies greatly with the amount of survey
activity in the area. Any map is likely to be out of date
after a year, and in areas with current inventory projects
they may become out of date much more quickly.
Element records vary in the precision with which the
location is known. Although most are accurate within
1/4 mile or less, some may represent more general
information. The most vague locations are not plotted.
Points on the map represent only the center of an
occurrence. Occurrences vary in the area they cover around
the center. A few animals may range over a large area.
Aquatic animals often extend a long distance along the

course of a stream. Ecosystem (natural community)
occurrences and priority natural areas sometimes cover large
areas. An occurrence anywhere in the vicinity of a proposed
action suggests a possible concern.
These maps may not be useful for finding actual locations on the
ground. If you need more specific information about a particular
site, you should contact the Natural Heritage Program. The
Natural Heritage Program can provide more detailed information
and biological interpretation from its records. A map of the
site,.preferably on a US Geological Survey quadrangle map, should
be sent to the Natural Heritage along with a brief explanation of
the nature of the project. In planning projects with potential
environmental impact, contact with the Natural Heritage Program
early in the process can help avoid potential conflicts.
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Division of Parks and Recreation
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611

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EXPLANATION OF SPECIES STATUS CODES
The attached output from the N.C. Natural Heritage Program
database is a listing of the elements (rare species, geologic
features, natural communities, special animal habitats) known to
occur in your geographic area of interest. Following is an
explanation of the four columns of status codes on the righthand
side of the printout.
STATE STATUS
Plants:
E = Endangered
T = Threatened
SC = Special Concern
C = Candidate
SR = Significantly Rare
From most recent Natural Heritage Program and Plant
Conservation Program lists.
E,T,and SC species are protected by state law (the Plant Protec-
tion and Conservation Act, 1979); the other two categories
indicate rarity and the need for population monitoring and
conservation action, as determined by the Plant Conservation and
Natural Heritage Programs.
Animals:
E = Endangered SC = Special Concern
T = Threatened UNK= Undetermined
SR = Significantly Rare EX = Extirpated
P = Proposed (E,T, or SC)
The Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern statuses
for Vertebrates and Mollusks are from"Endangered Wildlife of
North Carolina", June 13, 1990, N.C. Nongame and Endangered
Wildlife Program. As of that date, Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and
Amphibians have legally protected State status, whereas lists for
Fishes and Mollusks have not yet been adopted for legal
protection. Statuses for invertebrates other than mollusks and
butterflies are primarily taken from Cooper, J.E., S.S. Robinson,
and J.B. Funderburg (Eds.). 1977. Endangered and Threatened
Plants and Animals of North Carolina. N.C. Museum of Natural
History, Raleigh, NC. 444 pages + i-xvi. The Significantly Rare,
Undetermined, and Extirpated statuses are (for the most part)
Natural Heritage Program designations. They indicate rarity and
the.need for population monitoring and conservation action.
H

CRAVEN
COUNTY
SCIENTIFIC AND
STATE
PED.
STATE
GLOBAL
'
COMMON NAME
PROT.
PROT.
RANK
RANK
+�** craven Country
'
** Vertebrates
AIMOPHILA AESTIVALIS
Sc
C2
S3BrS2
G3
BACHMAN'S SPARROW
ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS
T
T/SA
S3
G5
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR
ANHINGA ANHINGA
SR
S2B,SZ
G5
'ANHINGA
�CROTALUS ADAMANTEUS
SR
S1
GS
EASTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE
HALIAEETUS LEUCOCEPHALUS
E
LE
81B,S2
04
'
BALD EAGLE
LATERALLUS JAMAICENSIS
SR
C2
83B,82
G4?
BLACK RAIL
NECTURUS LEWISI
SC
3C.
S3
G3
NEUSE RIVER WATERDOG
NOTROPIS BIFRENATUS
Sc
SH
G5
BRIDLE SHINER
NOTURUS FURIOSUS POP 1
SC
S2
G3T2Q
CAROLINA MADTOM - NEUSE RIVER POPULATION
PHALACROCORAX AURITUS
DOUBLE -CRESTED CORMORANT
SR
S1B,S5
G5
PICOIDES BOREALIS
E
LE
S2
G2
RED -COCKADED WOODPECKER
TRICHECHUS MANATUS
E
LE
SiN
G2?
MANATEE
URSUS AMERICANUS
SR
S3
G5
BLACK BEAR
** Invertebrates
CALEPHELIS VIRGINIENSIS
LITTLE METALMARK
SR
S3?
G4
ERYNNIS MARTIALIS
SR
83?
G4
MOTTLED DUSKY WING
EUAGROTIS LUBRICANS
SR
S2S3
G5
SLIPPERY DART
EUPHYES DUKESI
SR
S2?
G3G4
DUKES' SKIPPER
HESPERIA ATTALUS SLOSSONAE
SR
SSS3
G4T3
DOTTED SKIPPER
LITHOPHANE LEMMERI
LEMMER'S NOCTUID MOTH
SR
3C
S1S3
G3G4
MEGATHYMUS YUCCAS
SR
S3?
G4
YUCCA SKIPPER
METALEPSIS FISHII
SR
SU
G4G5
A NOCTUID MOTH
PAPAIPEMA SP 3
SR
83?
G4?
SOUTHEASTERN CANE BORER
PROBLEMA BYSSUS
SR
S2?
G3G4
BYSSUS SKIPPER
PYREFERRA CEROMATICA
ANNOINTED SALLOW MOTH
SR
C2
S1S3
GU
SATYRIUM KINGI
SR
S3?
G3G4
KING'S HAIRSTREAK

SCIENTZFTC AND
COXHON NAME
** Vascular plants
AESCHYNOMENE VIRGINICA
VIRGINIA JOINTVETCH
AGALINIS APHYLLA
SCALE -LEAF GERARDIA
AGALINIS LINIFOLIA
FLAXLEAF GERARDIA
AGALINIS VIRGATA
BRANCHED GERARDIA
ANDROPOGON MOHRII
BOG BLUESTEM
ASPLENIUM HETERORESILIEN6
CAROLINA SPLEENWORT
BIDENS CORONATA
CROWNED BEGGARTICKS
CLADIUM MARISCOIDES
TWIG -RUSH
CYSTOPTERIS TENNESSEENSIS
TENNESSEE BLADDER -FERN
DIONAEA MUSCIPULA
VENUS FLYTRAP
ELEOCHARIS ROBBINSII
ROBBINS'S SPXKERUSH
ERIOCAULON AQUATICUM
SEVEN -ANGLED PIPEWORT
ISOETES RIPARIA
RIVERBANK QUILLWORT
LITSEA AESTIVALIS
PONDSPICE
MINUARTIA GODFREXI
GODFREY'S SANDWORT
MYRIOPHYLLUM LAXUM
LOOSE WATERMILFOIL
PELTANDRA SAGITTIFOLIA
SPOONFLOWER
PLATANTHERA INTEGRA
YELLOW FRINGELESS ORCHID
PLATANTHERA NIVEA
SNOWY ORCHID
PONTHIEVA RACEMOSA
SHADOW -WITCH
QUERCUS AUSTRINA
BLUFF OAK
RHYNCHOSPORA ALBA
NORTHERN WHITE BEAKSEDGE
RHYNCHOSPORA BREVISETA
6HORTBRISTLED BEAKSEDGE
SAGITTARIA STAGNORUM
WATER ARROWHEAD
SCHOENOPLECTUS ACUTUS
HAROSTEM BULRUSH
SCHOENOPLECTUS ETUBERCULATUS
CANBY'S BULRUSH
SCIRPUS LINEATUS
DROOPING BULRUSH
SCLERIA GEORGIANA
GEORGIA NUTRUSH
OT$Ta rMD, 6TATa GLUNAL
PROT. PROT. RANK RANK
E
LT
S1
G2
C
S2
G3G4
SR
S2
G3G4
C
S1
G3G4
C
S1
G47
E
C2
S1
G20
OR
61
G5
OR
S2
G5
E-SC
S1
G5
C-SC
C2
S3
G3
C
S2
G4G5
OR
S2
G5
SR
Si
G4
C
C2
62
G4G5
E
C2
Si
01
T
C2
S1
G3
6R
S2
G3G4
T
3C
Si
G5
T
S1
G5
8R
82
G4G5
8R
S1
G5
C
62
GS
C
S1
G3G4
OR
61
G4G5
OR
SH
G5
OR
S3
G3G4
C
S2
G4
OR
S2
G4

p
I
2cxmwTzpxc AND
COMMON x
STATE
OT.
rwn. &'DATA
PROT. RANK
tUVRAL
RANK
SOLIDAGO VERNA
E
C2 S3
03
!SPRING -FLOWERING GOLDENROD
TOFIELDIA GLABRA
C
CZ S3
G3
CAROLINA ASPHODEL
UTRICULARIA OLIVACEA
T
S2
G4
DWARF BLADDERWORT
VERONICA AMERICANA
SR
S2
GS
AMERICAN SPEEDWELL
** Nonvascular plants
SPHAGNUM FITZGERALDII
SR
S2S3
G2G3
FITZGERALD'S PEATMOSS
** Natural communities
BASIC MESIC FOREST (COASTAL PLAIN SUBTYPE)
S1?
G5T3
BAY FOREST
S3?
G3G4?
BRACKISH MARSH
S5
G5
COASTAL FRINGE EVERGREEN FOREST
81
G3?
COASTAL FRINGE SANDHILL
81
G3?
COASTAL PLAIN MARL OUTCROP
91
G2?
DRY-MESIC OAK --HICKORY FOREST
S5
G5
HIGH POCOSIN
84
G4
LOW POCOSIN
S3
G3
MESIC MIXED HARDWOOD FOREST (COASTAL PLAIN SU
84
G5T8
MESIC PINE FLATWOODS
S3
05
NATURAL LAKE SHORELINE
S2
G2
NONRIVERINE WET HARDWOOD FOREST
Si
G1
PINE SAVANNA
S2
G3
PINE/SCRUB OAK SANDHILL
S3
G4
POND PINE WOODLAND
S4
G405
SMALL DEPRESSION POCOSIN
81?
02?
SMALL DEPRESSION•POND
02
G3
TIDAL CYPRESS --GUM SWAMP
83
G4
TIDAL FRESHWATER MARSH
S3
G4
VERNAL POOL
$2
G3

SCIENTIPIC AND STATE PBD. STATE GLOBAL
COMKON NAME PROT. PROT. RANX RAMC
WET PINE FLATWOODS 83 03G4
XERIC SANDHILL SCRUB S4 G5
** Geologic features
CENOZOIC FOSSILS
PALEOCENE FOSSILS
SINKHOLE
** Special animal habitats
OSPREY NESTING AREA
WADING BIRD ROOKERY.
Ne Haturai Heritage Program
NC Division of Parks and Recreation January 1995

APPENDIX IV
CRAVEN COUNTY
POLICIES CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
MooringFields
-- Mooring fields have not been an issue/problem withing the county's planning jurisdiction.
Therefore, a policy statement is not required.
-- Craven County opposes the establishment of mooring fields and will adopt a local ordinance to
regulate/prohibit the establishment of mooring fields.
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Assistance in Interstate Waterways
-- The county supports continued maintenance of the interstate waterway by the appropriate state and
federal agencies.
Policies Considered But Not Adopted I '

APPENDIX V
' CRAVEN COUNTY
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
' PREPARATION OF LAND USE PLAN ADDENDUM
FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
Craven County has received a FY97-98 Coastal Area Management Act grant for preparation of
an addendum to its existing Land Use Plan. Adequate citizen participation in the development
of the addendum is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the
' citizens of Craven County. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program
will be utilized by the county.
The Craven County Planning Board will be responsible for supervision of the project. The
Planning Board will report to and coordinate addendum development with the Craven County
Board of Commissioners.
' The Planning Board will work with the county's planning consultant to ensure that the final
product will respond to the revised 15A NCAC 7B planning requirements. Specifically, the
planning consultant and the Planning Board will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of
the following:
' == An updated land use plan based on an effective citizen participation process.
Development of new policies required to respond to the revised 15A NCAC 7B planning
requirements.
Protection of AECs.
Support for growth of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station.
-- Control of development along the US 70 New Bern to Havelock corridor.
-- Expansion of the county's water and sewer systems.
-- Support for continued housing rehabilitation.
-- Support for industrial development.
The following schedule will be utilized:
' 1. October 23, 1997 -- Meet with the Craven County Planning Board to discuss the Citizen
Participation Plan.
' 2. November 3, 1997 -- Meet with Craven County Board of Commissioners to have the
Citizen Participation Plan adopted, and conduct a public information meeting. The
meeting will be advertised in a local newspaper. The county will specifically discuss the
policy statements contained in the 1996 Craven County Land Use Plan. The significance
of the policy statements to the CAMA land use planning process shall be described. The
' process by which Craven County will solicit the views of a wide cross-section of citizens
in the development of the updated policy statements will be explained.
1

3. November, 1997 -- complete identification of existing land use problems, develop I
socioeconomic base data, and review community facilities needs.
4. December, 1997 - Conduct introductory meeting with the Planning Board to discuss the
land use plan update process and to deliver the first section of the draft Land Use Plan
Addendum.
5. January, 1998 -- Present complete draft sections of the Land Use Plan Addendum and
preliminary policy statements to the Craven County Planning Board.
6. January/February, 1998 -- Review draft Land Use Plan Addendum with the Planning
Board.
7. February, 1998 -- Review draft Land Use Plan Addendum with Board of Commissioners,
conduct a public information meeting for review of the proposed addendum, and submit
draft of completed Land Use Plan Addendum to the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management staff for review and comment.
8. Following receipt of Division of. Coastal Management comments (est. April, 1998) --
Present proposed Land Use Plan Addendum to Board of Commissioners for adoption,
and conduct a formal public hearing. -
All meetings of the Craven County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners at which the
addendum of the Land Use Plan will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper in a
non -legal ad section. All meetings will be open to the public. The county will encourage and
consider all economic, social, ethnic, and cultural viewpoints. No major non-English speaking
groups are known to exist in Craven County.
10/27/97
LANDUSE\CPP.CRAVEN COUNTY