CAMA Core Land Use Plan-2009

CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CAMA * CORE LAND USE PLAN
Adopted by the Craven County 'Board of Commissioners: August 3, 2009
Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: October 30, 2009
PREPARED BY:
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3329 Wrightsville Avenue; Suite F
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
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CRAVEN COUNTY
CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREFACE. ............. .......... ............ ............... ..i
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION ..... ........... ... .... 1
SECTION II. HISTORY ........................ ............... .... 3
SECTION III. REGIONAL SETTING ......................................... 4
SECTION IV. CRAVEN COUNTY CONCERNS AND ISSUES ......................... 6
A. KEYISSUES .................. .......... . ............. 6
B. CRAVEN COUNTY VISION STATEMENT ................................. 7
SECTION V.
ANALYSIS OF EXISTING AND EMERGING CONDITIONS ................
8
A. POPULATION,
HOUSING, AND ECONOMY .... .... . ................
8
1.
Craven County, Region P, and North Carolina Permanent Population .......
8
2.
Craven County Population Profile ......... ......... ............
12
a. Composition by Age ................ .................
12
b. Composition by Race and Sex ....... .. ... ..........
13
C. Educational Attainment ............... ... ........
14
d. Craven County Seasonal Population ........................
15
e. Population Projections .................................
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f. Population Summary .......... .... ........... ...
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3.
Housing .................
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a. Housing Conditions and Tenure .........................
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b. Housing Affordability ............... .........' ........
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c. Substandard Housing and Low -to -Moderate Income Housing Needs .
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d. Housing Summary ...................................
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4.
Economy ................................................
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a. Introduction .. ................. ................
23
b. Employment and Income ...............................
24
C. Tourism ... ...... ............. ................
27
d. Commercial Fishing ...................................
28
e. Manufacturing .................... .......... .....
28
f. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point .......................
31
g. North Carolina Global Transpark ..........................
32
h. Agriculture .................................... ....
32
i. Commercial Forestry ...................................
33
j. Economy Summary ....................................
33
B. NATURAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS .......................... . .... ....
33
1.
Mapping and Analysis of,Natural Features ............ ..... ..
33
a. Climate ...... ........................ ........ ..
33
b. Topography/Geology and Groundwater Resources ..............
34
C. Flood Hazard Areas ...................................
35
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d. Man-made Hazards/Restrictions ...........................
41
e. Soils ..............................................
42
f. Prime Farmlands . ..................... ........
48
g. Fragile Areas ........... ........................... .
51
(1) Estuarine Waters and Shorelines ................ ..
51
(2) Public Trust Areas .......... ... ....... .... ..
52
(3) Wetlands ........... ........................
52
(4) Slopes in Excess of 12% .................... .....
54
(5) Areas of Excessive Erosion ..........................
54
(6) Significant Natural Heritage Areas and Protected Lands .....
56
h. Areas of Resource Potential .... .........................
. 60
(1) Regionally Significant Public Parks . ...... .........
60
(2) Marinas and Mooring Fields .........................
60
(3) Floating Homes ....... .. ............... ...
60
(4) Aquaculture ...... ........................ .
60
(5) Channel Maintenance and Interstate Waterways ..........
61
(6) Marine Resources (Water Quality) ....................
61
(7) Primary Nursery Areas and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation ..
62
2.
Environmental Composite Map .................................
64
3.
Environmental Conditions (Water Quality, Natural Hazards,
and Natural Resources ..................... ....... ......
67
a. Subbasin 03-03-07 (Tar -Pamlico River Basin) .... ..... ....
70
b. Subbasin 03-05-01 (White Oak River Basin) ...............
71
C. Subbasin 03-04-05 (Neuse River Basin) ......................
73
d. Subbasin 03-04-08 (Neuse River Basin) .....................
74
e. Subbasin 03-04-09 (Neuse River Basin) .....................
76
f. Subbasin 03-04-10 (Neuse River Basin) .....................
78
g. Subbasin 03-04-11 (Neuse River Basin) .....................
80
C. ANALYSIS OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ...........................
81
1.
Introduction ............... .............................
81
2.
Existing Land Use in Craven County..... ....... ... .....
82
3.
Existing Land Use in Participating Municipalities .....................
86
a. Cove City ................................ . ........
86
b. Dover .... ............. ............... .......
88
C. Vanceboro .... .. ..... .......... .. .. ....
90
4.
Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Areas ...............................
92
D. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES/SERVICES .................
93
1.
Transportation .............................................
93
2.
Health Care ............. .... ..:......................
96
3.
Emergency Medical Services ...................................
97
4.
Law Enforcement ................................. .......
97
5.
Fire Services ..............................................
97
6.
Administration ............................................
99
7.
Water System .............................................
100
8.
Sewer System ...........................................
101
9.
Solid Waste .................... .......................
101
10.
Schools ................... .. ................ .....
101
11.
Recreation ..............................................
104
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12.
Stormwater Management ....................................
106
a. Introduction ... ....... ....................
106
b. Existing Drainage Problems ....... . .. ..... .......
106
C. Water Quality .. ... .... ....... ... .......
106
d. EPA Regulations ....... .. ........ .............
107
e. Coastal Stormwater Rules ..... .. ...................
108
f. North Carolina Shoreline Buffering ........................
109
E. LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS ...................... ...... ...
110
F. REVIEW OF CURRENT PLANS, POLICIES, AND ORDINANCES ................
113
1.
1996/1998 Craven County CAMA Land Use Plan ....................
113
2.
Craven County Subdivision Ordinance...... .....................
114
3.
Mobile Home Parks Ordinance .............. .. ......
114
.4.
Marine Corps Air Station Zoning Ordinance .......................
114
5.
NC State Building Code ......................... ..........
114.
6.
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance ...........................
115
7.
Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2000 .................. ..............
116
8.
Septic Tank Regulations ................ ........... . .
116
9.
1987 Craven County Estuarine Shoreline and Beach Access Plan ........
117
10.
Minor CAMA Development Permits .............................
117
11.
Water and Sewer Policies . ................. .... .........
117
12.
Off -Premise Sign Ordinance ..................................
117
13.
Craven County Zoning and Height Control Ordinance ................
118
14.
Effectiveness of the. 1996/1998 Land Use Plan and Policies ............
118
SECTION VI. PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ...........:.................. 119
A. FUTURE DEMANDS ... ...... .... ... ...... 119
1. Introduction ................... ............. .. .. 119
2. Housing Trends ...... .................. ... 119
3. Commercial Land Use .............. ................ .... 120
4. Industrial Land Use ...... ........ ............... ...... 121
5. Transportation ........................................... 121.
6. Recreation .. ....... ....... ................ ..... 124
7. Education .................................... ... .... 128
8. Water System ............................................ 129
9. Sewer System . ............... .... 130
10. Solid Waste ............. ................... ...... 130
11. Law Enforcement .......................................... 130
12. Fire/EMS............................................... 131
13. Health Care .................................... ....... 131
B. LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS .......... 131
1. Introduction ...................... ............... 132
2. Impact of CAMA Land Use Plan Policies on Management Topics ......... 133
3. Policies Regarding Land Use and Development in AECs .............:. 135
4. Smart Growth........... ..................... 136
C. LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS .............................. 137
1. Public Access ....... . ............... ............. 137
2. Land Use Compatibility ................... ....... ..... 138
3. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity ............................... 148
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4. Natural Hazard Areas ..................................... 153
5. Water Quality .................. ...... .. ....... 155
6. Local Areas of. Concern .. ....... ..... ................... 158
D. FUTURE LAND USE ... ............ ... 169
1 Introduction 169
2.
Future Land Use Acreages ...................................
171
a. Commercial .. ........ .... ............
178
b. Industrial .... .......... .......... ......
178
C. Office and Institutional ................................
179
d. Mixed Use .. .................... .............
179
e. Military ............................................
179
f. Recreational ..................... ..............
180
g. Residential ...........................................
180
h. Agricultural/Low Density Residential ........................
181
i. Conservation ........................ . ...........
181
j. Land Use Compatibility Matrix ...........................
182
3.
Land Demand Forecast ...........................:.......
182
4.
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity ..... .... ...................
184
SECTION VII.
TOOLS FOR MANAGING DEVELOPMENT .........................
185
A. GUIDE FOR LAND USE DECISION MAKING .............................
185
B. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ....... . ... ..... a ..........
185
C. ADDITIONAL TOOLS ...................... .. ................
185
D. LAND
USE PLAN AMENDMENTS ............................. . . ....
186
E. ACTION PLAN/SCHEDULE ............. ...................... .
187
1.
Citizen Participation ......................... .. .... ....
187
2.
Action Plan/Schedule .....................................
187
F. RESOURCE
CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN/POSITIVE AND
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF LAND USE PLAN POLICIES ......................
.188
TABLES
Table- 1
Craven County, Region P, and North Carolina Total Population and
Percentage Change, 1980-2007 ..............................
8
Table 2
Craven County Municipalities Population Growth, 1980-2006 .........
8
Table 3
CAMA-Regulated Counties Total Population and Percent Change,
1980-2007............................................
10
Table 4
Craven County Total Population by Age, 1980-2000 ................
12
Table 5
Craven County Number and Percent Increase by Race and Sex, 1990-2000
13
Table 6
Craven County Percentages of Total Population by Race and Sex,
1990-2000...... ..:............:.............. ..... ...
13
Table 7
Craven County Military -Related Population ......................
14
Table 8
Craven County Educational Attainment, 2000 ....................
14
Table 9
Craven County and North Carolina Population Projections ...........
16
Table 10
Craven County Summary of Year -Round and Seasonal Private Dwelling
Units.............................. ...... ......
17
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Table 11
Craven County Housing Conditions, 1980-2000 ...................
17
Table 12.
Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro Housing Conditions, 2000 ..........
18
Table 13
Craven County Summary of Housing Units by Tenure ..............
18
Table 14
Craven County Summary of Residential Building Permits ............
19
Table 15
Craven County, Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro Homeowners with
Housing Cost Greater than 30% of Household Income ..............
19
Table 16
Craven County, Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro Housing Cost
Information for Rental Households ..... .... ...............
20
Table 17
Craven County Civilian Employment Rate, 16 years and over ..........
24
Table 18
Craven County Employment by Industry . ...... ...........
25
Table 19
Craven County Travel Time to Work, 1990 and 2000 ...............
25
Table 20
Craven County and North Carolina Poverty Status for Individuals, 1989
and 1999 .......... ............. ..................
26
Table 21
Craven County and North Carolina Per Capita Income, 1990 and 2000 ..
26
Table 22
Craven County Tourism Income, 1990-2005 .....................
27
Table 23
Craven County Commercial Fishing Income 1990 to 2001 ............
28
Table 24
Craven County 2005 Industries, 25 of More Employees at Site .........
29'
Table 25
Craven County Development Capacity, Accessibility, Infrastructure, and
Resources ..........................................
30
Table 26
MCAS Cherry Point FY07 Economic Impact Summary. ...............
31
Table 27
MCAS Cherry Point Total Workforce for FY07 ....................
31
Table 28
MCAS Cherry Point Projected Salaries ........... .... .....
32
Table 29
Farm Marketings and Government Payments, Total ................
32
Table 30
Craven County Flood Hazard Areas ...........................
37
Table 31
Craven County Storm Surge Hurricane Inundation - Slow Moving Storm
37
Table 32
Craven County Storm Surge Hurricane Inundation - Fast Moving Storm ..
37
Table 33
Craven County Soil Series Characteristics .......................
44
Table 34
Craven County Wetlands ..................................
53
Table 35
Craven County Significant Natural Heritage Areas ..................
56
Table 36
Craven County Protected Lands ................. ...........
57
Table 37
NC Division of Water Quality Water Body Classifications .............
61
Table 38
Craven County Environmental Composite Map Layers ..............
64
Table 39
Craven County Environmental Composite Class Acreages Summary .....
65
Table 40
Subbasin 03-03-07 Summary of Use Support Ratings ...............
70
Table 41
Subbasin 03-05-01 Summary of Use Support Ratings ...............
72
Table 42
Subbasin 03-04-05 Summary of Use Support Ratings ...............
73
Table 43
Subbasin 03-04-08 Summary of Use Support Ratings ................
75
Table 44
Subbasin 03-04-09 Summary of Use Support Ratings ...............
76
Table 45
Subbasin 03-04-10 Summary of Use Support Ratings ...............
78
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Table 68
Subbasin 03-04-11 Summary of Use Support Ratings ...............
Unincorporated Craven County Existing Land Use .... ........... .
Town of Cove City Existing Land Use ........... ... ..... .
Town of Dover Existing Land Use ........... ..... ...... .
Town of Vanceboro Existing Land Use ............ .. ...... .
Craven County National Register of Historic Places ............ .
Economic Impacts of Investment on Highway 17 .................
Craven County EMS Providers ...................
Craven County Fire Departments .... .... .
Craven County Administration ............ ... ... .
Craven County Water System Average Daily Water Use by Month ......
Craven County Water System Average Annual Daily Water Use by Type
Craven County Public Schools ............................ .
Craven County Park Locations and Amenities ....................
Craven County Impaired Water ..... .......... ... ..... .
Land Suitability Analysis Criteria .............................
Craven County Land Suitability Analysis, 2005 ....... ..... .
Craven County Forecast Year -Round Dwelling Unit Demand ...........
Craven County Forecast Seasonal Housing Demand ................
Craven County 2009-2015 NCDOT Transportation Improvement Program
Craven County Future Recreation Facilities Needs .................
Comparison of Parks Owned and Operated by Craven County Recreation
and Parks Department with State Standards .............. .... .
Comparison of Recreation Facilities Owned and/or.Operated by Craven
County Recreation and Parks Department with State Standards .......
Table 69 First Craven Sanitary District Water Supply System Projections . ... .
Table 70 First Craven Sanitary District Future Supply Sources ...............
Table 71 First Craven Sanitary District Demand Versus Percent of Supply .. .. .
Table 72 Craven County Future Land Use Acreages .......................
Table 73 Town of Cove City Future Land Use Acreages ................... .
Table 74 Town of Dover Future Land Use Acreages ......................
Table 75 Town of Vanceboro Future Land Use Acreages ...................
Table 76 Town of Vanceboro - Future Land Use Plan Compatibility Matrix - .
Review of Future Land Use Map Designation and Existing Zoning Districts 182
Table 77 Craven County Land Demand Forecast ........ .......... .... 183
Table 78 Craven County Infrastructure Carrying Capacity ................... 184
Table 79 Policy Analysis Matrix ..................................... 189
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Map 1
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Map 17
Map 17A
Map 17B
Map 17C
Map 17D
MAPS
Craven County, Regional Location Map ........................
Population Growth 1990-2000 North Carolina Counties ............
Craven County Concentrations of LMI and Minority Households ......
Craven County Flood Hazard Areas ... ... .. .......... .
Craven County SLOSH - Storm Surge Inundation Slow Moving Storm
Craven County SLOSH - Storm Surge Inundation Fast Moving Storm .
Craven County Prime Farmland Soils .. ............ .. .
Craven County Wetlands .... ..... ......... .... .
Craven County Significant Natural Heritage Areas ................
Craven County Protected Lands ............. .... .... .
Craven County Water Quality ..... ........ ..... .
Craven County Environmental Composite ......................
North Carolina River Basins and Subbasins ... .. ......... .
Craven County Existing Land Use ...........................
Cove City Existing Land Use ... ...... .... .... .. .
Dover Existing Land Use ........... ..................... .
Vanceboro Existing Land Use .......... .... .. .
Craven County Community Facilities .......................... .
Craven County Land Suitability Analysis ........ . .
Craven County 2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program .....
Craven County Future Land Use ............................
US 70 Corridor Future Land Use ..... ......... ..... .
Cove City Future Land Use ... ................ ... .
Dover Future Land Use ................ ... ............ .
Vanceboro Future Land Use ...............................
APPENDICES
Appendix I
Craven County Citizen Participation Plan
Appendix II
Craven County Hazard Mitigation Strategies
Appendix III
North Carolina Waterbodies Listed for Craven County
Appendix IV
Craven County Schools Enrollment Forecasts
Appendix V
Smart Growth Concepts
Appendix VI
Agricultural and Forestry Best Management Practices
Appendix VII
Closed Shellfishing Areas
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MATRIX OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS
ELEMENT
CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT
DISCUSSED
(a) Organization of the Plan
i and 1
(b) Community Concerns and Aspirations
(1) Significant Existing and Emerging Conditions
6
(2) Key Issues
6
(3) A Community Vision
7
(c) Analysis of Existing and Emerging Conditions
(1) Population, Housing, and Economy
(A) Population:
(i) Permanent population growth trends using data from the
8-11
two most recent decennial Censuses;
(ii) Current permanent and seasonal population estimates;
15-16
(iii) Key population characteristics;
12-14
(iv) Age; and
12-13
(v) Income
26
(B) Housing Stock:
(i) Estimate of current housing stock, including permanent and
16-23
seasonal units, tenure, and types of units (single-family,
multi -family, and manufactured); and
(ii) Building permits issued for single-family, multi -family, and
19
manufactured homes since last plan update
(C) Local Economy
23-33
(D) Projections
16
(2) Natural Systems Analysis
(A) Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features
(i) Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs);
51-54
(ii) Soil characteristics, including limitations for septic tanks,
42-50
erodibility, and other factors related to development;
(iii) Environmental Management Commission water quality
61-63
classifications and related use support designations, and
Division of Environmental Health shellfish growing areas
and water quality conditions;
(iv) Flood and other natural hazard areas;
35-37
(v) Storm surge areas;
37-41
(vi) Non -coastal wetlands including forested wetlands, shrub-
52-54
scrub wetlands, and freshwater marshes;
(vii) Water supply watersheds or wellhead protection areas;
100
(viii) Primary nursery areas, where mapped;
62-63
(ix) Environmentally fragile areas; and
56-61
(x) Additional natural features or conditions identified by the
33-35, 41-42
local government.
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DISCUSSED
(B) Composite Map of Environmental Conditions:
64-66
(i) Class I
(ii) Class II
(iii) Class III
(C) Environmental Conditions
67-80
(i) Water Quality:
(I) Status and changes of surface water quality, including
impaired streams from the most recent NC Division of
water Quality Basinwide Water Quality Plans, 303(d)
List and other comparable data;
(II) Current situation and trends on permanent and
temporary closures of shellfishing waters as determined
by the Report of Sanitary Survey by the Shellfish
Sanitation Section of the NC Division of Environmental
Health;
(III)Areas experiencing chronic wastewater treatment
system malfunctions; and
(N)Areas with water quality or public health problems
related to non -point source pollution
(ii) Natural Hazards:
(I) Areas subject to storm hazards such as recurrent
flooding, storm surges, and high winds;
(II) Areas experiencing significant shoreline erosion as
evidenced by the presence of threatened structures or
public facilities; and
(III)Where data is available, estimates of public and private
damage resulting from floods and wind that has
occurred since the last plan update
(iii) Natural Resources:
(I) Environmentally fragile areas or areas where resource
functions may be impacted as a result of development;
and
(II) Areas containing potentially valuable natural resources
(3) Analysis of Land Use and Development
(A) A map of land including the following: residential, commercial,
83, 87, 89,
industrial, institutional, public, dedicated open space,
91
agriculture, forestry, confined animal feeding operations, and
undeveloped;
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LAND USE ELEMENT
DISCUSSED
(B)
The land use analysis shall including the following:
82-90
(i) Table that shows estimates of the land area allocated to
each land use;
(ii) Description of any land use conflicts;
(iii) Description of any land use -water, quality conflicts;
(iv) Description of development trends using indicators; and
(v) Location of areas expected to experience development
during the five years following plan certification by the CRC
and a description of any potential conflicts with Class II or
Class III land identified in the natural systems analysis
(C)
Historic, cultural, and scenic areas designated by a state or,
92-93
federal agency or by local government
(D)
Projections of future land needs
183
(4)
Analysis of Community Facilities
(A)
Public and Private Water Supply and Wastewater Systems
100-101
(B)
Transportation Systems
93-96
(C)
Stormwater Systems
106-109
(D)
Other Facilities
96-105
(5)
Land Suitability Analysis
110-113
(A)
Water quality;
(B)
Land Classes I, II, and III summary environmental analysis;
(C)
Proximity to existing developed areas and compatibility with
existing land uses;
(D)
Potential impacts of development on areas and sites designated
by local historic commission or the NC Department of Cultural
Resources as historic, culturally significant, or scenic;
(E)
Land use and development requirements of local development
regulations, CAMA Use Standards and other applicable state
regulations, and applicable federal regulations; and
(F)
Availability of community facilities, including water, sewer,
stormwater, and transportation
(6)
Review of Current CAMA Land Use Plan
113-118
(A)
Consistency of existing land use and development ordinances
with current CAMA Land Use Plan policies;
(B)
Adoption of the land use plan's implementation measures by the
governing body; and
(C)
Efficacy of current policies in creating desired land use patterns
and protecting natural systems
(d) Plan for the Future
(1)
Land Use and Development Goals:
(A)
Community concerns and aspirations identified at the beginning
6-7
of the planning process;
(B)
Needs and opportunities identified in the analysis of existing and
110-131
emerging conditions
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DISCUSSED
(2) Policies:
131-137
(A) Shall be consistent with the goals of the CAMA, shall address
the CRC management topics for land use plans, and comply
with all state and federal rules;
(B) Shall contain a description of the type and extent of analysis
completed to determine the impact of CAMA Land Use Plan
policies on the management topics, a description of both
positive and negative impacts of the land use plan policies on
the management topics, and a description of the policies,
methods; programs, and processes to mitigate any negative
impacts on applicable management topics;
(C) Shall contain a clear statement that the governing body either
accepts state and federal law regarding land uses and
development in AECs or, that the local government's policies
exceed the requirements of state and federal agencies.
(3) Land Use Plan Management Topics.
(A) Public Access
137-138
(B) Land Use Compatibility
138-148
(C) Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
148-153
(D) Natural Hazard Areas
153-155
(E) Water Quality
155-158
(F) Local Areas of Concern
158-168
(4) Future Land Use Map
169-182
(A) 14-digit hydrological units encompassed by the planning area;
(B) Areas and locations planned for conservation or open space and
a description of compatible land use and activities;
(C) Areas and locations planned for future growth and development
with descriptions of the following characteristics:
(i) Predominant and supporting land uses that are encouraged
in each area;
(ii) Overall density and development intensity planned for each
area;
(iii) Infrastructure required to support planned development in
each area
(D) Areas in existing developed areas for infill, preservation, and
redevelopment;
(E) Existing and planned infrastructure, including major roads,
water, and sewer
In addition, the plan shall include an estimate of the cost of any
182-184
community facilities or services that shall be extended or developed.
The amount of land allocated to various uses shall be calculated and
compared to the projection of land needs. The amount of land area
thus allocated to various uses may not exceed projected needs as
delineated in Part c 3 A iv - Projection of Future Land Needs.
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DISCUSSED
(e) Tools for Managing Development
185-198
(1)
Guide for Land Use Decision -Making
185
(2)
Existing Development Program
185
(3)
Additional Tools.
185
(A) Ordinances:
(i) Amendments or adjustments in existing development codes
186
required for consistency with the plan;
(ii) New ordinances or codes to be developed
(B) Capital Improvements Program
(C) Acquisition Program
(D) Specific Projects to Reach Goals
4
Action Plan/Schedule
187-188
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While the preparation of a comprehensive plan is required by the Coastal Area Management Act,
there are broader and equally important reasons to .engage in the planning process. Basically,
planning begins with understanding your community and its people and learning how to care for
them. Local government plans and planning affect people's lives. Tough choices must be made
about the natural, manmade, and financial resources in the County. The County's budget should
be compared to the plan to ensure that public. money will be spent in accordance with the
community's goals and objectives.
The planning process also serves to educate us about ourselves, our attitudes towards others, and
our willingness to share a sense of community. Planning is often promoted as a means of
community decision -making through public participation. But planning also may involve conflict
and friction because it may divide us into opposing groups. Some conflict in the planning process
is good. It stimulates us to think and reminds us of the need to understand and tolerate, and even
support, the opinions of others.
A county should not undertake the preparation of a land use plan without understanding that a
plan should be:
1. Comprehensive in setting goals and objectives for all aspects of the County.
2. Part of a continuous planning process that is timely and responsive to the needs
and desires of the County.
3. The legal basis for land use regulations and a guide for a capital improvements plan
for County budgeting.
Once the plan is prepared, the County must realize that the plan is not the end of the process. The
County must continuously work at accomplishing plan implementation and establishing an effective
planning program. Craven County must view the preparation of this document as the first step in
a continually evolving process. This plan is organized to adhere to the 15A NCAC 7B requirements.
This is a Core Land Use, Plan. The Core Plan is defined as follows:
Core Plan: This plan addresses all of the plan elements in Rule .0702 of Section 7B
(Elements of CAMA Core and Advanced Core Land Use Plans) in a complete and
thorough manner. This type of plan' is the standard CAMA Land Use Plan required
for all 20 coastal counties.
The reader should not attempt to understand the plan by reading only several sections of the
document. All sections of the plan are inter -related.
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SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
This Fiscal Year 2007/2008 - 2008/2009 Craven
County CAMA Core Land Use Plan is prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the North
Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA).
Specifically, this document complies with
Subchapter 713, "CAMA Land Use Planning
Requirements," , of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, as amended, August 1,
2002. The policies and implementing actions
included in Section VI of this plan will be. utilized
to guide development in the CAMA major and
minor permitting process. No CAMA permits shall
be issued for a proposal that is inconsistent with
any of the policies contained within this plan (see
Section VI.B). This plan will also be used for
federal consistency review.
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
CAMA is the North Carolina Coastal Area
ManagementAct (N.C.G.S.113A-100, etseq.), which
establishes a cooperative program of coastal area
management between local and state governments.
The Act, originally passed in 1974 and since
amended, states that local governments shall have
the initiative for planning, while the state
government establishes areas of environmental
concern. With regard to planning, the state
government is directed to act primarily in a
supportive, standard -setting, and review capacity,
except in situations where local governments do not
elect to exercise their initiative.
In addition, CAMA establishes the Coastal Resources
Commission within the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, whose duties include
approval of Coastal Habitat Protection Plans and
designation of Areas of Environmental Concern
(AEC). After designation of these areas, the
Commission is responsible for issuing all permits.
The 7B guidelines provide that each of the twenty
coastal counties and . the municipalities within
those counties prepare and adopt a Core CAMA Land Use Plan that meets the planning
requirements adopted by the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC). If a County chooses not to
prepare a plan, the guidelines specify that the CRC will prepare and adopt a CAMA Land Use Plan
for that County and the municipalities in the
County which choose not to prepare their own
plan. Municipalities not preparing their own plan
will be included in the plan for the County in
which the municipality is located. The following
municipalities participated in the development of
this plan: Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro.
In general, 7B requires that a plan include
analysis of existing and emerging conditions.
This plan includes information regarding the
population, housing, economy, natural systems,
existing land use, community facilities, a land
suitability analysis, and a review of current plans,
policies, and regulations to fulfill that
requirement. This section of the plan also
includes extensive mapping. The plan is also
required to have a plan for the future. To meet
The CAMA permit system is divided into major and
minor permits, based on the size and possible
impacts of a project. Major permits are necessary
for activities that require other state or federal
permits, for projects that cover more than 20 acres,
or for construction covering more than 60,000
square feet. Applications for major permits are
reviewed by 10 state and four federal agencies
before a decision is made. General permits are
used for routine projects that usually pose little or no
threat to the environment. Minor permits are
required for projects, such as single-family houses,
that do not require major permits or general permits.
They are reviewed, issued, and administered to CRC
standards by local governments under contract with
the Division of Coastal Management.
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that requirement, this plan includes community facility demand information, a future land use plan,
and specific land use/development goals/policies. Finally, the plan has tools for managing
development. The management tools specify the actions that Craven County will take to
implement this plan. Refer to Section VII.A on how the land use plan is used for CAMA permitting
and in local decision making, and Section VII.D for information on how to amend the plan.
Craven County adopted a Citizen Participation Plan which is Planning Board Members
intended to ensure that all interested citizens have an
opportunity to participate in the development of this plan Shelton Phillips, Chairman
Willie Perry, Vice Chairman
through both oral and written comments. A copy of the Citizen Louis L. Balogh
Participation Plan is included as Appendix I. The Craven County Glen Ipock
Sharon Bland
Board of Commissioners appointed the Craven County Planning Regina Crawford
Board to oversee the development of this plan. Jessie D. White
On November 12, 2008, copies of this. draft land use. plan were provided to Carteret County,
Pamlico County, Beaufort County, Pitt County, Lenoir County, Jones County, the City of New Bern,
the Town of Bridgeton, the City of Havelock, the Town of Trent Woods, and the Town of River
Bend, with a request for review and comment. As of May 8, 2009, no comments had been
received from any of the jurisdictions.
Following adoption of the plan by the Craven County Board of Commissioners, it was submitted
to the CRC for certification. Certification of the plan was achieved on October 30, 2009.
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SECTION II. HISTORY
Craven County was named in honor of William, Earl of Craven, who
lived from 1606-1697. His death preceded the establishment of �+
Craven County, and he never had the pleasure of visiting the -
county which carries his name. The official Craven County seal was
designed and adopted in 1981, using the coat -of -arms of the Earl,=� T
Or + t
which is also the coat -of -arms of his nephew, William, Lord Craven,
who succeeded him as Lord Proprietor of Carolina. The motto on _
the seal, "Virtus in Actione Consistit" . translates to "'Virtue in 1712
Consistent Action."
.Craven County, originally included as a precinct of Bath County, was established in its present form
in 1712. New Bern became its county seat in 1722, and was also the capital of the colony and first
state capital until 1794. Because of its location, situated between the Albemarle and Cape Fear
River, Craven County grew in size and importance during the mid-18th century due to the
significance of its county seat as a river port. As Craven County moved into the 19t,' century, it
continued to flourish as the developing railroad system served to further New Bern's commercial
dominance, wealth, and cultural sophistication. These influences were also felt in the communities
surrounding the city.
During the Civil War, there was significant activity occurring in Craven County, and remains of
some of the battlegrounds can still be found.
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SECTION III. REGIONAL SETTING
Craven County is located in the central coastal plain of North Carolina. The County is located
approximately eighty miles east of Raleigh, the state capitol. Map 1 provides the regional location.
The County's major waterway is the Neuse River which joins the Pamlico Sound just east of New
Bern. Major highways bisecting the County include US 17 (north -south route) and US 70 (east -
west route). The southern boundary of the County is only 13 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The
County is home to the United States Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point which gives the County
regional, national, and international significance.
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Participating Municipalities
Craven County
NC County Boundary
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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SECTION IV. CRAVEN COUNTY CONCERNS AND ISSUES
A. KEY ISSUES
In compliance with the 15A NCAC 7B requirements, the Craven County Board of Commissioners
conducted a public information meeting on February 5, 2007, and adopted a Citizen Participation
Plan (see Appendix I). In August, 2008, the County included notification of the CAMA Land Use
Planning process in the annual county tax bills. This notice included details on where the county's
citizens could obtain further information about the planning process.
The key issues to be addressed include:
■ Expansion of central water and sewer service areas.
■ Continued increasing traffic congestion, in particular along the US 70 corridor.
■ Zoning of the New Bern to Havelock US 70 Highway Corridor, in particular, regulation of
signage.
■ Protection of the Craven County Regional Airport.
■ Continued support for the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station.
■ Intergovernmental cooperation, coordination, and planning.
■ Continued support of economic/industrial development.
■ Preservation of prime agricultural farmlands.
■ Provision of affordable standard housing.
■ Preservation of existing neighborhoods.
■ Improvement/protection of water quality.
■ Expansion of recreational opportunities, including shoreline access.
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B. CRAVEN COUNTY VISION STATEMENT
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 County's future
economic development should be compatible with, and complementary to, Cherry
Point's existing and proposed activities. The County's future will accommodate the
following:
■ Provide needed services, as economically feasible, to accommodate new
residential, commercial, and industrial development in the County.
■ Continue support for its rural communities.
■ Dense urban development should only take place where both adequate water
and sewer facilities are provided. This is especially true for commercial and
industrial land uses.
■ Development should continue in areas considered most feasible to
accommodate the anticipated growth and development, where support services
such as water and sewer (including septic tanks where necessary) are feasible,
and where practical to provide.
■ Growth should be compatible with the protection of the County's valuable
natural resources.
■ Protection of the County's water quality.
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SECTION V. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING AND EMERGING CONDITIONS
A. POPULATION, HOUSING AND ECONOMY
1. Craven County, Region P, and North Carolina Permanent Population
North Carolina is divided into 18 regions based on locale for the purpose of coordinating planning
efforts between neighboring counties. These designated regions are considered the Councils of
Government. Craven County is included in Region P along with Pamlico, Carteret, Jones, and
Onslow counties. It is useful to compare the growth of Craven County to the other counties within
Region P because of their geographic proximity and similar circumstances within the central coastal
plain. Table 1 provides a summary of population change and population growth percentages by
Region P and North Carolina. According to Table 1, Craven County's population increased to
92,668 in 2007.
Table 1. Craven County, Region P, and North Carolina
Total Population and Percent Change, 1980-2007
1980
Total Population
1990 2000
2007 Est.
'80 '90
Percent Change
190-100 100-105
Overall
'80207
Craven County
71,043
81,613
91,523
92,668
14.9%
12.1%
1.3%
30.4%
Pamlico County
10,938
11,372
12,934
13,068
4.0%
13.7%
1.0%
19.5%
Carteret County
41,092
52,556
59,383
62,766
27.9%
13.0%
5.7%
52.7%
Jones County
9,705
9,914
10,419
10,312
2.2%
5.1%
-0.7%
6.3%
Onslow County
112,784
149,838
150,355
157,738
32.9%
0.3%
4.9%
39.9%
Region P
245,562
305,293
324,614
336,552
24.3%
6.3%
3.7%
37.1%
North Carolina
5,880,095
6,628,637
8,049,313
8,682,066
12.7%
21.4%
7.9%
47.7%
Source: US Census Bureau.
Table 2 provides a summary of Craven County's population growth by municipality.
Table 2. Craven County Municipalities
Population Growth, 1980-2006
1980
Total Population
1990 2000
2006 Est.
180-190
Percent Change
190-100
'00-'06
Bridgeton
461
498
328
310
8.0%
-34.1%
-5.49%
Cove City*
Soo
497
433
414
-0.6%
-12.9%
-4.39%
Dover*
600
451
443
445
-24.8%
-1.8%
-0.45%
Havelock
17,718
20,300
22,442
22,772
14.6%
10.6%
1.47%
New Bern
14,557
17,363
23,111
25,456
19.3%
33.1%
10.15%
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Table 2 (continued)
Total Population
Percent Change
1980
1990 2000
2006 Est.
'80-'90
190-100
'00-'06
River Bend 959
2,408 2,923
3,028
151.1%
21.4%
3.59%
Trent Woods 1,177
2,366 4,224
4,321
101.0%
78.5%
2.30%
Vanceboro* 833
946 898
898
13.6%
-5.10/0
0.00%
*NOTE: The municipalities of Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro are included as a part of this CAMA Land Use Plan.
Source: US Census Bureau.
For further comparison, Table 3 shows a comparison of growth within the entire 20 Coastal Area
Management Act counties. From 1980 to 2007, all of the 20 coastal counties (except Hyde and
Washington counties) experienced a net permanent population growth. The Region P area
contained 30.0% of the coastal area growth. Craven County contained 23.8% of the growth within
the Region P area and 7.1% of the total growth within the entire coastal area.
From 1990 to 2000, Craven County did not rank among the fastest growing counties in North
Carolina. In fact, from 1990 to 2000, Craven County was characterized by low/moderate growth
with net out -migration. Some of the net out -migration may have been attributed to changes in
military personnel. Map 2 provides a summary of population growth for North Carolina's counties
from 1990 to 2000.
The following factors affecting population growth within the County and the entire coastal area
should be noted:
■ Coastal growth reflects the national trend of migration to non -metropolitan areas which
began in the last 1960s.
■ Factors influencing coastal growth include expansion of military facilities, industrial
decentralization, and development of recreation/retirement centers.
■ In -migration of out of state population.
■ Accessible estuarine resources.
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Table 3. CAMA-Regulated Counties
Total Population and Percent Change, 1980-2007
Total Population
Percent Change
County
1980
1990
2000
2007 Est.
'80-'90
190-100
'00-'07
Overall '80-'07
Carteret
41,092
52,556
59,383
63,304
27.9%
13.0%
6.6%
54.1%
Currituck
11,089
13,736
18,190
23,720
23.9%
32.4%
30.4%
113.9%
Dare
13,377
22,746
29,967
34,386
70.0%
31.7%
14.7%
157.1%
Hyde
5,873
5,411
5,826
5,449
-7.9%
7.7%
-6.5%
-7.2%
Beaufort
40,355
42,283
44,958
46,076
4.8%
6.3%
2.5%
15.7%
Bertie
21,024
20,388
19,757
19,9648
-3.0%
-3.1%
1.0%
-5.0%
Camden
5,829
5,904
6,885
9,499
1.3%
16.6%
38.0%
63.0%
Chowan
12,558
13,506
14,150
14,662
7.5%
4.8%
0.9%
16.8%
Craven
71,043
81,613
91,523
96,426
14.9%
12.1%
5.50/0
35.7%
Pamlico
10,398
11,372
12,934
12,949
9.4%
13.7%
0.1%
24.5%
Pasquotank
28,462
31,298
34,897
40,833
10.0%
11.5%
17.0%
43.5%
Perquimans
9,486
10,447
11,368
12,727
10.1%
8.8%
12.0%
34.2%
Tyrrell
3,975
3,856
4,149
4,310
-3.0%
7.6%
3.9%
8.4%
Washington
14,801
13,997
13,723
13,218
-5.4%
-2.0%
-3.7%
-10.7%
Gates
8,875
9,305
10,516
11,803
4.8%
13.0%
12.2%
33.0%
Hertford
23,368
22,523
22,977
23,755
-3.6%
2.0%
5.1%
1.7%
Brunswick
35,777
50,985
73,141
99,364
42.5%
43.5%
35.8%
177.7%
New Hanover
103,471
120,284
160,327
189,856
16.2%
33.3%
18.4%
83.5%
Pender
22,262
28,855
41,082
50,352
29.6%
42.4%
22.6%
126.2%
Onslow
112,784
149,838
150,355
169,446
32.9%
0.3%
12.7%
50.2%
Total
595,899
710,903
826,108
942,729
19.3%
16.2%
14.1%
58.2%
North Carolina
5,880,095
6,628,637
8,049,313
8,682,066
12.7%
21.4%
7.9%
47.7%
Source: State Data Center, NC Office of State Planning.
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MAP 2
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Craven County, NC
Population Change
High Growth, High Net In -Migration
1 Modest Growth, Net In -Migration
Low Growth, Net In -Migration
Low/Modest Growth, Net Out -Migration
Population Loss, Net Out -Migration
..........
fExtreme Natural Increase, Net Out -Migration
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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The increasing population has resulting in the following:
■ Increasing urban problems.
■ Decreasing open space.
■ Increasing seasonal population.
■ Increasing tax base.
■ A shift towards a non -basic (service and retail) economy.
■ Increasing age of the overall population.
2. Craven County Population Profile
a. Composition by Age
From 1990 - 2000, the total of individuals in Craven County who were 60 years of age and
older increased substantially from 12,693 to 16,223. This trend has directly resulted from
increasing investment in waterfront and other suburban property in Craven County by retirees.
The total population by age segments for 1980-2000 is shown in Table 4.
Table 4. Craven County
Total Population by Age, 1980 - 2000
Age
1980
Total Population
1990
2000
Percent Change
'80 '00
0-4 years
6,569
7,066
6,682
1.7%
5-18 years
16,031
16,082
16,959
5.8%
19-24 years
12,007
9,772
10,808
-10.0%
25-44 years
19,225
25,635
25,443
32.3%
45-59 years
9,233
10,365
15,369
66.5%
60-74 years
6,166
9,496
11,451
85.7%
75 and up
1,812
3,197
4,811
165.5%
Total
71,043
81,613
91,523
28.8%
Source: US Census Bureau.
Several important trends in the composition of Craven County's population can be identified
through a review of Table 4. In the ten-year period between 1990 and 2000, the three most
rapidly growing segments of the population were the ages of 45-59, 60-74, and 75 and up. During
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the 1990s, the 25-44 age group declined slightly. The preschool and school age (0-18) population
and the young adult (19-24) population have decreased in terms of percentages of total population
during 1990-2000.
b. Composition by Race and Sex
The analysis of Craven County's racial composition is an important part of this study of
recent demographic trends, since changes in minority population profoundly affect issues such as
housing and local economic and community development in eastern North Carolina.
Table 5. Craven County
Number and Percent Increase by Race and Sex, 1990-2000
Total Population
Percent Change
Category
1990
2000
190 '00
Total White
58,478
63,952
9.4%
Total Minorities
23,135
27,571
19.2%
Total Males
40,504
46,195
14.1%
Total Females
41,109
45,328
10.3%
Total County
81,613
91,523
12.1%
Source: State Data Center, NC Office of State Planning.
As Table 5 indicates, the minority population in Craven County grew at a higher rate than
the white population from 1990-2000. The Craven County male population grew at a rate of
14.1% from 1990-2000.
In terms of percentage of total population, the most important population trends from
1990-2000 by race and sex were the increase in minority populations and the increase in the male
population, as indicated in Table 6.
Table 6. Craven County
Percentages of Total Population by Race and Sex, 1990 - 2000
% of Total Population
Net Change
Category
1990 2000
190100
Total White
71.7% 69.9%
-1.8%
Total Minorities
28.3% 30.1%
1.8%
Total Males
49.6% 50.5%
0.9%
Total Females
50.4% 49.5%
-0.9%
Source: State Data Center, NC Office of State Planning.
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It is believed that in -migration has substantially contributed to the white population growth
indicated in Table 5. The majority of the minority population increase is believed to be the result
of growth of resident population.
The population growth of Craven County, particularly from 2000, has been affected by the
increased military presence of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Table 7 provides the
military population for Craven County.
Table 7. Craven County
Military -Related Population
Military:
Active
9,048
Retired
2,932
Civilian
3,093
Family Members
18,900
Total
33,973
Source: FY07 Economic Impact, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
C. Educational Attainment
Table 8 provides a summary of educational attainment for the population 25 years old and
older for both Craven County and North Carolina. It should be noted that Craven County ranks
essentially at or above North Carolina for educational attainment in all degree categories.
Table 8. Craven County
Educational Attainment, 2000
Craven County
Number % of Total
North Carolina
Number % of Total
Less than 9" grade
3,004
5.3%
413,495
7.8%
9tn to 12"' grade/no diploma
7,229
12.7%
741,229
14.0%
High school graduate
17,092
30.0%
1,502,978
28.4%
Some college, no degree
14,287
25.1%
1,080,504
20.5%
Associate degree
4,435
7.8%
358,075
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
7,699
13.5%
808,070
15.3%
Graduate/professional degree
3,289
5.8%
378,643
7.2%
Total population 25 years or older
57,035
100.0%
5,282,994
100.0%
Source: 2000 US Census.
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d. Craven County Seasonal Population
In 1990, 342 housing units in Craven County were classified as seasonal, recreational, or
occasional use. This was a 58% increase over the 216 seasonal units enumerated in the 1980
Census. The 2000 Census indicated 433 seasonal units, a 27% increase over 1990. The 1996
Craven County Land Use Plan indicated the seasonal population for permanent seasonal/recreation
units at 1,129. At an average occupancy of four persons per unit, the seasonal maximum
occupancy population for 2000 would be 1,732. The seasonal dwelling units are expected to
increase to 1,321 units by 2030, which would yield a seasonal population of 5,284 at an occupancy
rate of 4 persons per seasonal dwelling unit.
There are approximately 115 transient boat slips located in Craven County. Most of the
County's transient slips are located in municipal jurisdiction. Campground spaces are limited at
approximately 150 spaces. Assuming an occupancy of four persons per space, the peak seasonal
occupancy would be 1,060.
The great majority of the hotel/motel rooms in Craven County are located within the cities
of New Bern and Havelock.
In summary, the impact of seasonal population in Craven County is not a significant land
use issue in the County's planning jurisdiction. The total peak seasonal overnight population is
estimated at 2,792 or 3% of the County's total population. The primary use of 'seasonal" -type
housing (motels, marinas, condos, etc.) appears to be more transient or business related than in
neighboring oceanfront counties, and the total number of seasonal housing units is not substantial
enough to provide a significant population impact even at full occupancy. It is likely that Craven
County's appeal as a recreational center will continue to be primarily limited to the historic and
waterfront areas in and near New Bern, with few, if any, significant planning issues arising from
a demand for seasonal housing development in the County's jurisdiction during the planning period.
In addition, day visitor traffic in the County is difficult if not impossible to define. It is recognized
that day visitor traffic can place a strain on County services.
e. Population Projections
Table 9 provides the Craven County population projections through 2030. The high growth
population forecast includes an anticipated influx of military personnel dependents and induced
population growth as the result of the military realignment expected to occur by 2011. Within the
seven military growth task force counties of Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico, and
Pender, an influx of military related population of 36,000 is expected. Of this regional total,
approximately 6,500 people will be located in Craven County. The base high growth scenario,
excluding growth related to the military increase, is an annual growth rate of 0.008, which is 0.002
higher than the State Office of Planning reported annual growth rate of 0.006. The 0.008 base
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annual growth rate is midway between the forecast state annual growth rate of 0.0178 and the
county's low scenario of 0.006.
Table 9. Craven County and North Carolina
Population Projections
%
Annual
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
Change
Growth Rate
Low Growth'
91,523
96,426
98,965
102,623
105,938
108,739
110,669
20.9%
.006
Scenario County
High Growth
91,523
96,426
103,9874
105,059
106,143
107,239
108,347
18.4%
.011
Scenario County
North Carolina'
8,049,313
9,069,370
9,539,095
10,263,686
11,004,303
11,751,384
12,352,728
53.5%
.0178
Source:'North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management. z Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
f. Population Summary
Craven County's population (high growth scenario) is expected to increase by 12.40/0 from
2007 to 2030. By comparison, the North Carolina population is expected to increase by 36.20/0
during the same period.
■ Since 1980, Craven County has been the 121h fastest growing CAMA county.
■ Craven County's total population has increased by 30.4% since 1980.
■ Craven County contained 7.1% of the total CAMA area growth from 1980 to 2000.
■ During the 1990s, Craven County experienced net out -migration.
■ During the 1990s, the age of Craven County's population increased.
■ During the 1990s, the County's school age population decreased in terms of
percentage of total population.
■ During the 1990s, the County's minority population grew at a higher rate than the
White population.
■ The impact of the County's seasonal population is minimal.
3. Housing
a. Housing Conditions and Tenure
Table 10 provides a summary of dwelling unit growth in Craven County from 1980 to 2000.
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Table 10. Craven County
Summary of Year -Round and Seasonal Private Dwelling Units
Number of Units
Percentage Increase
1980
1990
2000 180 '90
190-100 Overall '80 200
Year Round 25,333
31,951
37,724 26.1%
18.1% 48.9%
Seasonal 216
342
433 58.3%
26.6% 100.5%
Total Units 25,549
32,293
38,157 26.4%
18.2% 49.3%
Source: 1980, 1990, and 2000 US Census.
From 1980 to 2000, Craven County's total dwelling units increased from 25,549 to 38,157,
an increase of 49.3%. The rate of growth for all dwelling units declined during the 1990s. The
2000 total dwelling units in Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro were 205, 204, and 430 dwelling
units, respectively. In 2000, the reported homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1% and the rental
vacancy rate was 10.1%. The County's average household size has declined steadily from 2.84
persons in 1980, to 2.64 persons in 1990 and 2.50 persons in 2000.
Table 11 summarizes the housing conditions in Craven County from 1980 to 2000.
Table 11. Craven County
Housing Conditions, 1980-2000
1980
% of Total
1990
% of Total
2000
% of Total
Total Housing Units
25,333
100.0%
31,951
100.0%
38,157
100.0%
Units in Structure
1
18,202
71.9%
21,990
68.8%
25,957
68.0%
2
831
3.3%
943
3.0%
853
2.2%
3 & 4
752
3.0%
1,373
4.3%
1,602
4.2%
5 or more
1,984
7.8%
2,322
7.3%
2,847
7.5%
Mobile Home
3,564
14.1%
5,323
16.7%
6,898
18.1%
Age of Structure
< 1 year
1,032
4.1%
994
3.1%
1,284
3.4%
1-5 years
3,528
13.9%
3,989
12.5%
3,982
10.4%
6 -10 years
3,956
15.6%
4,788
15.0%
3,976
10.4%
11-20 years
5,295
20.9%
7,605
23.8%
9,178
24.1%
21-30 years
4,533
17.9%
4,281
13.4%
6,859
18.0%
> 30 years
6,989
27.6%
10,294
32.2%
12,878
33.8%
Units with Inadequate
Plumbing Facilities
1,111
4.4%
474
1.5%
340
0.9%
NOTE: 1980 and 1990 data is based upon year round units; 2000 data includes 433 seasonal units.
Source: US Census 1980, 1990, 2000.
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Table 12 provides a summary of the 2000 housing count, occupancy, and general conditions
for Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro.
Table 12. Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro
Housing Conditions, 2000
Cove City
Number % of Total
Number
Dover
% of Total
Vanceboro
Number % of Total
Total Housing Units
205
100.0%
204
100.0%
430
100.0%
Units in Structure
1
131
63.9%
137
67.2%
278
64.7%
2
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
3 & 4
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
10
2.3%
5 or more
2
1.0%
1
0.5%
57
13.3%
Mobile Home
72
35.1%
66
32.4%
85
19.8%
Age of Structure
< 1 year
10
4.9%
6
2.9%
15
3.5%
1-5 years
14
6.8%
17
8.3%
28
6.5%
6 -10 years
18
8.8%
17
8.3%
11
2.6%
11-20 years
34
16.6%
34
16.7%
88
20.5%
21-30 years
33
16.1%
33
16.2%
83
19.3%
> 30 years
96
46.8%
100
49.0%
205
47.7%
Units with Inadequate
3
1.5%
3
1.5%
13
3.0%
Plumbing Facilities
Occupied Units
183
89.3%
183
89.7%
382
88.8%
Owner -Occupied
151
73.7%
149
73.0%
246
57.2%
Renter -Occupied
32
15.6%
34
16.7%
136
31.6%
Vacant Units
22
10.7%
21
10.3%
48
11.2%
Source: 2000 US Census.
Table 13 summarizes the County's dwelling units by tenure. During the 1980s and 1990s,
there was very little change in the mix of owner and renter occupied units. Both the owner
occupancy and vacancy percentages rose slightly.
Table 13. Craven County
Summary of Housing Units by Tenure
1980 % of Total 1990 % of Total 2000 % of Total
Owner -Occupied Units 14,631
57.8% 18,705
58.5% 23,075
60.5%
Renter -Occupied Units 8,868
35.0% 10,837
33.9% 11,514
30.2%
Vacant Units 1,834
7.2% 2,409
7.5% 3,568
9.4%
Total Housing Units 25,333
100.0% 31,951
100.0% 38,157
100.0%
NOTE: 1980 and 1990 data is based on year round units; 2000 data includes 433 seasonal units.
Source: US Census, 1980, 1990, and 2000.
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Table 14 provides a summary of residential building permits issued in Craven County from
2000 to 2008. During that seven year period, a total of 3,365 residential building permits were
issued.
Table 14. Craven County
Summary of Residential Building Permits, 2000-2008
Year Total Permits Issued
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Total
Source: Craven County.
200
237
293
357
475
576
604
360
263
3,365
b. Housing Affordability
Affordability of housing for Craven County as a whole, as well as for some of its
municipalities, is a problem. The 2000 Census, PCensus Profile Report, was reviewed for housing
cost burden data with the following results.
Table 15. Craven County, Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro
Homeowners with Housing Cost Greater than 30% of Household Income
Total Owner-
Housing Cost >_ 30% of Income
Occupied
With
Without
With
Jurisdiction
Households
Mortgage
Mortgage
Mortgage
Without Mortgage
Craven County
23,075
15,475
7,600
4,024 (26.0%)
661 (8.7%)
(including all
municipalities)
Cove City
151
72
79
18 (25.6%)
13 (16.3%)
Dover
149
69
80
19 (27.0%)
7 (9.3%)
Vanceboro
246
156
90
33 (21.4%)
9 (10.4%)
Source: PCensus Profile Report, 2000 Census.
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As noted above, the owner -occupied households of Craven County as well as in the towns
of Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro have a significant housing cost burden (i.e., more than 20%
of households had housing costs greater than 30% of their household income) for households with
a mortgage. For those owner -occupied dwelling units without a mortgage, the housing cost burden
is less severe, as the percentage of households with housing costs greater than 30% of their
income was less than 20%.
Affordability for rental households is perhaps a more significant problem. The following
table presents housing cost data for rental households in Craven County and selected
municipalities.
Table 16. Craven County, Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro
Housing Cost Information for Rental Households
Jurisdiction
Craven County (including all
municipalities)
Cove City
Dover
Vanceboro
Rental Households with Housing Cost
Total Number of Rental Households >_ 30% of Income
Source: PCensus Profile Report, 2000 Census.
111514 3,305 (28.7%)
32 11 (34.4%)
34 11 (32.4%
136 42 (30.8%)
As noted in the above table, greater than 1/4 of the households in Craven County as well
as the towns of Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro reported housing cost burdens of more than 30%
of their income.
C. Substandard Housing and Low -to -Moderate Income Housing Needs
The 2000 Census figures show that 340 dwelling units in Craven County had inadequate
plumbing, and 370 units lacked complete kitchen facilities. These needs are concentrated primarily
in ten low and moderate income deteriorated areas: Fort Barnwell, Pleasant Hill/Bellair, James
City, Riverdale, Perrytown, Pine Grove, Harlowe, Vanceboro, and Tuscarora/Rhems. Concentrations
of substandard septic tanks and individual wells, combined with a high water table in most of these
areas, cause serious hazards to health and to sanitation. In addition, all of these areas include
concentrations of dilapidated dwellings, many of which are vacant. These dilapidated dwellings
pose fire and safety hazards to area residents, particularly considering the lack of fire protection
in many of these areas. The county's substandard housing problems were significantly exacerbated
by several flooding incidents from 1996-1999.
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The primary housing need of the low and moderate income populace of Craven County and
its participating municipalities is that existing single-family units affordable to low and moderate
income households are often substandard and not effectively maintained by the owner -occupant
or investor -owner. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the 1999 per capita income in Craven
County was only $18,423, compared to $20,307 for the state as a whole. Surveys of residents in
past CDBG project areas, as well as proposed project areas, have demonstrated that over 78% of
households who occupy substandard housing in the county are low and moderate income (see
Map 3). These persons are primarily minority, fixed income dependent, and are unable to afford
the costs necessary to maintain or rehabilitate their homes. Without rehabilitation assistance, the
condition of these homes and neighborhoods will continue to deteriorate, hampering growth and
the provision of safe and sanitary living conditions.
As stated, the primary public facilities need of low and moderate income person in Craven
County is the provision of adequate water and sewer service. Past surveys of deteriorated housing
areas by the county planning staff and county health department have demonstrated that proposed
rehabilitation projects would be impractical and ineffective without the provision of municipally -
supplied water and/or sewer service, because small lot sizes, the high water table, and existing
concentrations of wells and septic tanks would make installation of new wells and septic tanks for
all units with water and sewer needs impossible. The provision of adequate fire protection is also
a serious need of low and moderate income persons occupying substandard dwellings throughout
the county.
Craven County has a severe pit privy/straight piping problem that is prevalent in all of the
county's scattered LMI-occupied communities (see Map 3). According to the 2000 Census, 453 of
the county's housing units relied on "other means" than county sewer or septic tanks for sewage
disposal. These 453 units either have no sewage disposal systems, bathrooms/sinks that drain
directly to drainage ditches, or pit privies. The Craven County Health Department takes an active
role in identifying these units and attempting to alleviate unsanitary conditions.
Provision of adequate on -site water supply and wastewater treatment systems to LMI
residents of Craven County is hampered by the fact that provision of adequate sanitary facilities
would require acquisition of nearby land or construction of an expensive alternative septic system.
These alternatives are beyond the financial ability of most LMI county residents, and many existing
substandard conditions identified by the Health Department simply cannot be adequately corrected
without the infusion of grant funds.
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Another major community development need of low and moderate income persons in
Craven County is lack of adequate streets and drainage. Deteriorated and unpaved roads,
combined with a flat, low topography, contribute to a serious drainage problem by impeding
surface runoff of stormwater. This results in shallow flooding and stagnant water, which in turn
cause health and safety hazards. This problem is particularly acute in concentrations of
deteriorated housing. New paving and/or repaving of streets, along with the construction of curb,
gutter, and installation of adequate storm drainage systems are needs to be addressed in many
areas of the county occupied by low and moderate income residents.
d. Housing Summary
■ From 1980 to 2000, the County's year round dwelling units increased by 48.9%, the
increase almost equally divided between the 1980s and 1990s.
■ Seasonal housing units increased 100% during the 1980s and 1990s.
■ In 2000, over 30% of the County's housing inventory was 30 years old or older, as
compared to 35.2% for North Carolina.
■ In 2000, 68% of the County's dwelling units were single-family detached units.
■ One-fourth of the households in Craven County, Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro
reported housing cost burdens of more than 30% of income, making housing
affordability an issue.
4. Economy
a. Introduction
Craven County has maintained an extremely strong economy through the 1980s and 1990s.
The backbone of the county's economic strength continues to be diversity. Craven County has an
economic base equaled by few other eastern North Carolina counties. The following provides a
summary of those factors which have strengthened the county's economy:
■ Strong military presence.
■ Fiscally sound local governments.
■ Strong industrial recruitment efforts.
■ Stable retail trade sector.
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■ Strong growth in tourist industry.
■ Strong growth in the service sector.
■ Strong educational attainment.
■ Continuing agricultural economy.
■ Excellent regional accessibility.
b. Employment and Income
In 2000, there was a total of 35,725 employed people in Craven County. Of that total,
approximately 7,097, or 19.8% were employed by the military. The number employed increased
by 14.1% from 1990 to 2000. The percentage employed by the military increased only slightly
from 1990 to 2000. The strong military presence in Craven County through the years has served
to support keeping unemployment rates at consistently low levels. Table 17 provides
unemployment rates for the civilian labor force for selected years.
Table 17. Craven County
Civilian Unemployment Rate, 16 years and over
1990
2000
Civilian Labor Force
33,448
37,733
Number Employed
31,305
35,725
Number Unemployed
2,143
2,008
Craven County Unemployment Rate
6.4%
5.3%
North Carolina Unemployment Rate
4.8%
3.7%
Source: 1990 and 2000 US Census.
Craven County's civilian employment is heavily concentrated in the retail trade and service
sectors. The largest single employment category is professional services, which constitutes 20.7%
of all those employed who are 16 years of age and older. Manufacturing accounts for the second
largest category with 13.6%. All service categories combined provide employment for 38.50/0 of
those employed who are 16 years of age and older. Table 18 provides a summary of Craven
County's employment by industry. Of the County's total 2000 employed labor force, 10.2% were
employed in public administration. The significant retail and service sector employment reflects
support for those employed in government jobs.
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Table 18. Craven County
Employment by Industry
1990
2000
Percent
Total
Total
Change
Categories
Employment
% of Total
Employment
% of Total
1990-2000
Agriculture, forestry, fisheries,
and mining
860
2.6%
802
2.2%
-0.4%
Construction
2,467
7.5%
2,665
7.5%
0.0%
Manufacturing
6,688
20.3%
4,860
13.6%
-6.7%
Transportation
1,159
3.5%
1,426
4.0%
0.5%
Wholesale trade
1,271
3.9%
826
2.3%
-1.6%
Information
838
2.5%
724
2.0%
-0.5%
Retail trade
6,039
18.4%
4,337
12.1%
-6.2%
Entertainment
402
1.2%
2,674
7.5%
6.3%
Finance, insurance & real
1,439
4.4%
1,575
4.4%
0.0%
estate
Services, business & repair
2,381
7.2%
2,730
7.6%
0.4%
Services, professional
4,695
14.3%
7,400
20.7%
6.4%
Services, other
1,653
5.0%
2,060
5.8%
0.7%
Public administration
3,017
9.2%
3,644
10.2%
1.0%
Total
32,909
100.0%
35,723
100.0%
NOTE: Census category changes occurred from the 1990 to 2000 Census.
Source: US Census Bureau.
Most of Craven County's labor force has succeeded in securing work locally. In 1990, the
mean travel time to work was 17.7 minutes. This increased to 20.6 minutes in 2000. Table 19
provides a summary of travel time to work for Craven County's residents.
Table 19. Craven County
Travel Time to Work, 1990 and 2000
Number
1990
% of Total
Number
2000
% of Total
Did not work at home:
0-4 minutes
1,458
3.8%
1,529
3.7%
5-9 minutes
6,097
16.0%
6,217
14.9%
10-14 minutes
9,086
23.8%
9,691
23.2%
15-19 minutes
7,465
19.6%
7,731
18.5%
20-24 minutes
4,271
11.2%
4,628
11.1%
25-29 minutes
1,606
4.2%
1,742
4.2%
30-34 minutes
3,957
10.4%
4,221
10.1%
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Table 19 (continued)
Number
1990
% of Total
Number
2000
% of Total
35-39 minutes
552
1.4%
659
1.6%
40-44 minutes
653
1.7%
662
1.6%
45-59 minutes
1,410
3.7%
1,698
4.1%
60-89 minutes
822
2.2%
1,353
3.2%
90 or more minutes
150
0.4%
792
1.9%
Worked at home
589
1.5%
925
2.2%
Total Workers 16 Years & Over
38,116
100.0%
41,848
100.0%
Mean Travel Time to Work
17.7
minutes
20.6
minutes
Source: 1990 and 2000 US Census.
Over 41% of the County's labor force traveled 14 minutes or less to work in 2000. Only
26.7% of the population had to travel longer than 25 minutes to their place of employment in
2000. The low travel times are indicative of strong employment opportunities within the County.
Table 20 provides a comparison of 1989 and 1999 poverty status for the County and North
Carolina. In 1989, the County had only a slightly higher percentage of its population living in
poverty than did the state as a whole. This disparity increased by 2000 with 12.3% of the County's
population being below poverty.
Table 20. Craven County and North Carolina
Poverty Status for Individuals, 1989 and 1999
1989 1999
Number Percent Number Percent
Craven County 10,585 13.6% 11,288 12.3%
North Carolina 829,858 13.0% 856,859 10.6%
Source: 1990 and 2000 US Census.
Normally, per capita income is considered a good indicator of an area's income producing
capability or strength. Table 21 provides a comparison of North Carolina and Craven County per
capita income.
Table 21. Craven County and North Carolina
Per Capita Income, 1990 and 2000
Craven County North Carolina Craven County's % of North Carolina
1990 $14,217 $16,284 87%
2000 $18,243 $20,307 91%
Source: NC State Data Center.
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From 1990 to 2000, the gap between Craven County per capita income level and that of
the State narrowed slightly. In addition, the County's per capita income increased by $4,206, or
28.3%.
C. Tourism
Tourism is a strong contributor to the Craven County economy. Tourism contribution to
the County's economy sharply increased during the 1990s, rising from 1990 annual revenues of
$42.64 million in 1990 to $69.06 million in 1999, a 62% increase. Table 22 provides a summary
of Craven County tourism income from 1990 to 2005.
Table 22. Craven County
Tourism
Income, 1990-2005
Expenditures
Year
($1,000,000)
1990
$42.64
1991
$46.67
1992
$48.46
1993
$52.47
1994
$56.10
1995
$60.01
1996
$63.05
1997
$66.18
1998
$67.55
1999
$69.06
2000
$74.09
2001
$69.67
2002
$72.32
2003
$74.73
2004
$79.68
2005
$87.42
Source: Department of Commerce, Division of Travel and Tourism.
In 2004, domestic tourism in Craven County generated an economic impact of $79.68
million, a 6.6% increase over 2003. In addition, in 2004, Craven County ranked 36`h in travel
impact among North Carolina's 100 counties. Additionally, North Carolina Department of
Commerce data includes the following:
■ More than 980 jobs in Craven County were directly attributable to travel and
tourism.
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■ Travel generated a $18.42 million payroll in 2004.
■ State and local tax revenues from travel to Craven County amounted to $6.40
million. This represents a $70 tax saving to each County resident.
d. Commercial Fishing
Commercial fishing has significantly contributed to the Craven County economy. However,
both poundage and dollar value have fluctuated greatly from year to year. Table 23 provides a
summary of the commercial fishing activity from 1990 to 2001.
Table 23. Craven County
Commercial Fishing Income 1990 to 2001
Year
Landings (Pounds)
Dollar Value
1990
345,500
$121,045
1991
864,408
$325,093
1992
587,943
$293,949
1993
581,414
$311,401
1994
636,626
$503,964
1995
504,012
$504,291
1996
962,425
$719,736
1997
760,220
$620,684
1998
839,022
$627,794
1999
877,582
$643,890
2000
669,274
$549,275
2001
755,321
$628,587
Source: NC Division of Marine Fisheries.
Landings in Craven County declined from 1994-1995 but then peaked in 1996. Landings
then declined in 1997 and then increased from 1997-1999. To end the 1994-2001 period, the total
landings fluctuated from 1999-2001. The total landings for Craven County ranged from 345,500
pounds in 1990 to 962,425 pounds in 1996.
e. Manufacturing
Manufacturing is an important contributor to Craven County's economy. Table 24 provides
a summary of the industries with 25 or more employees located in Craven County in 2005. Some
of the industries are located outside of the County's planning jurisdiction in municipalities or
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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 24. Craven County
2005 Industries, 25 or more Employees at Site
Industry
Location
Line of Business
Employees
Aylward Enterprises, Inc.
New Bern
Manufactures pharmaceutical packaging
75
machinery
B & J Seafood, LLC
New Bern
Processes fresh crab & seafood
85
Broadway Logging Co., Inc.
Bridgeton and
Logging services
50
New Bern
BSH Home Appliances Corp.
New Bern
Manufactures home appliances
900
Carolina Home Exteriors, LLC
New Bern
Manufactures vinyl windows
25
Chatsworth Products, Inc.
New Bern
Manufactures metal racks & cable
110
management systems for
communications industry
Coastal Forest Resources Co.
New Bern
Sawing and planing mill
70
Consolidated Work
New Bern
Manufactures dolls & stuffed toys
38
Craven County Publications, Inc.
New Bern
Provides weekly newspaper publishing
25
services
Sun -Journal Inc.
New Bern
Daily newspaper publishing
70
Harvey Fertilizer & Gas Co., Inc.
New Bern
Dry fertilizer blending
35
Hatteras Yachts Inc.
New Bern
Builds and repairs sailboats; boat dealer
835
Maola Milk & Ice Cream Co.
New Bern
Manufactures ice cream and fluid milk
240
Moen Inc.
New Bern
Manufactures plumbing fixtures, faucets,
200
and shower heads
Navair Depot Cherry Point
Cherry Point
Aviation overhaul and repair
99
New Bern Building Supply
New Bern
Manufactures roof and floor trusses
75
New Bern Building Supply
New Bern
Manufactures roof and floor trusses and
100
wood beams
RA Precision Inc.
Vanceboro
Manufactures metal stampings
40
South Tech Plastics Inc.
New Bern
Manufactures plastic laminated products
65
Southern Equipment Co Inc.
New Bern
Manufactures ready -mixed concrete
30
Vanceboro Apparel Inc.
Vanceboro
Manufactures pajamas, hospital gowns
30
and apparel and women's clothing
Weyerhaeuser Co.
Vanceboro
Manufactures wood pulp
610
Wheatstone Corp.
New Bern
Manufactures studio furniture and sound
98
mixing boards for radio and TV
World Wood Co.
Cove City
Manufactures kiln dried lumber
62
Source: Craven County Economic Development Commission.
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The following information, as provided by the North Carolina Department of Commerce,
provides a summary of Craven County's development capacity.
Table 25. Craven County
Development Capacity, Accessibility, Infrastructure and Resources
DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY CHECKLIST
County Development Program
Local Development Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Plan
80% of population within 10 miles of a 4-lane road
Commercial Airport within 50 miles
Interstate Highway within 10 miles
Wastewater Treatment Capacity Available
Natural Gas Available
100,000+ sq ft of Industrial Space Available
Industrial Sites Available
Nearest Major City (100,000+ population)
Distance to Nearest Major City (miles)
Nearest Commercial Airport
Runway Length (feet)
Distance to Nearest Airport (miles)
Nearest Interstate(s)
Distance to Nearest Interstate (miles)
of Population within 10 miles of 4-lane road
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
J
Fayetteville
110
Craven County Regional
6,000
0
I-40
64
75%
IA
Available Space in Industrial Buildings (in sq. ft.) 0.0 1
Available Acreage in Industrial Sites 574.0 52
County Score: Compares available industrial space among counties from 1 (lowest) to 100 (highest).
MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT
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Existing Wastewater Treatment Capacity 7,025,000 77.7 37
Surplus Wastewater Treatment Capacity 2,186,675 24.2 32
County Score: Compares per capita wastewater capacity among counties from 1 (lowest) to 100 (highest).
Number of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants: 6
Source: NC Department of Commerce.
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f. 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 within in the State of North Carolina for FY2007 is
$1,436,200,375. Table 26 provides a summary of the 2007 economic impact of MCAS Cherry Point.
Table 26. MCAS Cherry Point
FY07 Economic Impact Summary
Salaries
Military
Active
Red red
Civilian
Appropriated
Non -Appropriated
Procurement
Construction, Maintenance and Service Contracts
Utilities
Education and Training
Health and Medical
Contributions
Total In State
$671,947,479 $671,947,479
$145,594,561 $145,594,561
$375,201,364
$375,201,364
$9,411,168
$9,411,168
$196,237,187
$110,327,004
$135,748,652
$83,821,480
$19,213,000
$19,093,000
$28,318,644
$3,018,013
$22,409,537
$17,135,160
$954,381
$741,146
$1,605,035,973 $1,436,200,375
Source: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point FY07 Economic Impact.
The air station's largest contribution to the local economy is from wages paid to its civilian
and military personnel. In 2007, the projected wages for military personnel and civilian employees
was $1,202,154,372. Tables 27 and 28 provide the total workforce and breakdown of projected
salaries.
Table 27. MCAS Cherry Point
Total Workforce for FY07
Fleet Readiness
MCAS Cherry
2dMAW
Center East
Naval
Other Tenant
Point
Cherry Point
(NADEP)
Hospital
Activities
Totals
Officer
105
772
19
74
44
1,014
Enlisted
967
7,754
22
154
766
9,663
Civilian
890
0
3,670
130
413
5,103
NAF
410
0
0
0
0
410
Totals
2,372
8,526
3,711
358
1,223
16,190
Source: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point FY07 Economic Impact.
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Table 28. WAS Cherry Point
Projected Salaries
Military:
Active $671,947,479
Reti red $145, 594, 561
Civilian:
Appropriated $375,201,364
Non -Appropriated $9,411,168
Total $1, 202,154, 572
Source: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point FY07 Economic Impact.
g. North Carolina Global Transpark
The North Carolina Global Transpark is located in Lenoir County adjacent to Kinston. In the
spring of 2008, Spirit Aero Systems, a leading supplier to the aerospace industry, announced plans
to locate a plant at the Global Transpark. The plant will result in an investment of 600 million
dollars and will create 1,100 jobs in its initial phase. Although difficult to forecast, the plant will
have a multiplier effect which could result in the total impact of 4,000 to 5,000 jobs. This will
clearly have a positive economic impact on the region, including Craven County.
h. Agriculture
Table 29 provides a summary of the cash farm payments for agriculture for 2003 and 2004.
From 2003 to 2004, the County's total cash receipts increased by 3.1%, from $48,964,000 to
$50,488,000. By comparison, the Central Coastal Plain Area increased 6.4% and the state
increased 13.9%.
Table 29. Farm Marketings and Government Payments, Total;
Livestock, Dairy and Poultry; Crops; Government Payments, 2003-2004
Livestock, Dairy and
Government
Counties and
Total
Poultry
Crops
Payments
Districts
2003
2004
2003
2004
2003
2004
2003
2004
Thousand Dollars
State Total
7,365,970
8,386,898
4,158,170
5,351,344
2,850,257
2,859,153
357,543
176,401
Central
1,280,858
1,362,772
577,509
702,296
625,619
614,093
77,730
46,383
Coastal Plain
Craven
48,964
50,488
17,130
21,570
26,754
25,606
5,080
3,312
County
Source: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
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Commercial Forestry
In 2002, the total value of forestry products delivered to the mill was $32,683,572. In
1993, the total forest income production cited by the 1996 Craven County CAMA Land Use Plan was
$4,713,866. A direct comparison of the 1993 data to the 2007 data cannot be made; however, it
is clear that the significance of the County's commercial forestry has increased.
j. Economy Summary
■ In 2000, 19.8% of the County's employees were employed by the military.
■ The County's civilian population is heavily concentrated in the retail trade and
service sectors.
■ Over 41% of the County's labor force in 2000 traveled 14 minutes or less to work,
indicating strong local employment opportunities.
■ Craven County exceeds the state's percentage of individuals living in poverty.
■ Tourism is a significant contributor to Craven County's economy.
■ Craven County ranks number one of all North Carolina counties in available space
in industrial buildings.
B. NATURAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
1. _ Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features
a. Climate
Craven County is hot and humid in summer, but the coast is frequently cooled by sea
breezes. Winter is cool with occasional brief cold spells. Rain falls throughout the year and is fairly
heavy at times. Annual precipitation is adequate for all crops. Every few years a hurricane crosses
the area.
In winter, the average temperature is 47 degrees F, and the average daily minimum
temperature is 38 degrees F. The lowest temperature on record, which occurred at New Bern in
1977, is 5 degrees. In summer, the average temperature is 78 degrees F, and the average daily
maximum temperature is 85 degrees F. The highest recorded temperature, which occurred at New
Bern in 1954, is 106 degrees.
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Of the total annual precipitation, approximately 30 inches, or 57%, usually falls in April
through September. The growing season for most crops falls within this period. In two years out
of 10, the rainfall in April through September is less than 25 inches. Thunderstorms occur on about
45 days each year, and most occur in summer.
Snowfall is rare. The average seasonal snowfall is less than one inch. However, snow in
excess of one inch that lasts more than a day does occasionally occur.
The average relative humidity in midafternoon is about 60%. Humidity is higher at night,
and the average at dawn is about 85%. The sun shines 65% of the time possible in summer and
60% in winter. The prevailing wind is from the south-southwest. Average wind speed is highest,
12 miles per hour, late in winter and early in spring.
b. Topography/Geology and Groundwater Resources
The Neuse and Trent Rivers drain into Craven County. The flow in both rivers and their
tributaries is sluggish. Generally, the County slopes to the southeast. Elevations range from 63
feet above sea level at Dover to five feet above sea level in the marshes and floodplains located
in the central and southeastern sections of the County. Approximately 88% of the County is almost
level, 11% gently sloping, and 1% sloping to moderately steep.
The County's groundwater is plentiful. In most places, it is located near the surface,
particularly in winter and early spring. Most inactive borrow pits contain water, and several large
natural lakes exist in the southeastern area of the County.
Thousands of feet of sedimentary deposits underlie the County. The upper portions of
these deposits contain aquifers which supply the County's well water. The surficiall aquifer extends
down from the water table to a maximum depth of about 60 feet. It is thicker in the southern
areas of the County. In the early development of the County, this aquifer provided the main
source of small domestic water supplies. However, the dependence on shallow wells has decreased
because of low yield, high dissolved iron content and contamination.
The Castle Hayne formation supplies most of the County's wells. This aquifer is thin near
the Lenoir and Pitt County lines but ranges up to 700 feet thick along the Carteret County line. In
the upper part of the aquifer, the water is generally hard with high dissolved oxygen content. In
the lower portions of the aquifer, the water is low in iron but salty in some places, especially the
southern areas of the County.
1Surficial: groundwaters which are at or just below the surface.
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The Black Creek formation and upper part of the Tuscaloosa formation near Cove City
provide excellent water sources for both New Bern and the County. However, this aquifer is not
utilized east of Cove City because of its depth and probable saltwater content.
C. Flood Hazard Areas
Based on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Craven County, approximately 42%
of the County in located in a flood hazard area. The State of North Carolina, as part of the state's
flood mapping program, completed updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the Neuse,
Tar/Pamlico, and White Oak River Basins. The locations of flood zone areas within the County are
shown on Map 4. Four percent of the County's unincorporated flood hazard area falls within an
A flood zone, 20.9% of the unincorporated flood hazard area falls within an AE zone, 2.5% falls
within the AEFW zone, and 2.2% falls within the Shaded X zone. The floodplain designations listed
above are defined as follows:
Zone A: Zone A is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 1-percent
annual chance floodplains that are determined in the Flood Insurance Study by
approximate methods of analysis. Because detailed hydraulic analyses are not
performed for such areas, no Base Flood Elevations or depths are shown within this
zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply.
Zone AE: Zone AE is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the
1-percent annual chance floodplains that are determined in the Flood Insurance
Study by detailed methods of analysis. In most instances, Base Flood Elevations
derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within
this zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply.
Zone AEFW - Floodway: The floodway is the channel of a stream, plus any
adjacent floodplain areas, that must be kept free from encroachment so that the
1% annual chance flood can be carried without substantial increases in flood
heights. Minimum Federal standards limit such increases to 1.0 foot; however,
communities can develop more stringent standards. Regulatory floodways are
depicted on a Flood Insurance Rate Map and are presented to communities as a
minimum standard that must be adopted.
Zone Shaded X: Zone Shaded X is the flood insurance zone that corresponds to
areas outside the 1-percent annual chance floodplain, areas of 1-percent annual
chance sheet flow flooding where average depths are less than 1 foot, areas of 1-
percent annual chance stream flooding where the contributing drainage area is less
than 1 square mile, or areas protected from the 1-percent annual chance flood by
levees. No Base Flood Elevations or depths are shown within this zone. Insurance
purchase is not required in this zone.
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Acreage figures for portions of Craven County and the participating municipalities that fall
within a FEMA-designated flood zone are provided in the following table.
Table 30. Craven County
Flood Hazard Areas
Unincorporated County
Cove City
Dover
Vanceboro
Acres
% of Total
Acres
% of Total
Acres
% of Total
Acres
% of Total
A
18,674.6
4.0%
0.0
0.0%
0.0
0.0%
0.0
0.0%
AE
96,804.7
20.9%
0.0
0.0%
0.0
0.0%
267.4
25.6%
AEFW
11,629.0
2.5%
0.0
0.0%
0.0
0.0%
76.3
7.3%
Shaded X
10,206.3
2.2%
0.0
0.0%
0.0
0.0%
47.0
4.5%
Total
137,314.6
29.6%
0.0
0.0%
0.0
0.0%
390.7
37.3%
Source: FEMA and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. (April, 2007)
The greatest storm surge impact will occur from hurricanes. Maps 5A and 5B show the
general areas of Craven County and its participating municipalities which may be affected by
hurricane -generated storm surge. Twenty-five percent (25.0%) of the unincorporated County
would be inundated during a slow moving Category Four and Category 5 hurricane. In comparison,
approximately seventeen percent (17.2%) of the unincorporated county would be inundated during
a fast moving Category Four and Category Five hurricane. The storm surge acreage/coverage data
is summarized in Tables 31 and 32 for the unincorporated areas of the County and the participating
municipalities for both slow moving and fast moving hurricanes.
Table 31. Craven County
Storm Surge Hurricane Inundation - Slow Moving Storm
Unincorporated County
Cove City
Dover
Vanceboro
Acres
% of Total
Acres % of Total
Acres
% of Total
Acres
% of Total
Category 1 & 2
58,005.3
12.5%
0.0 0.0%
0.0
0.0%
23.3
2.2%
Category 3
79,055.5
17.1%
0.0 0.0%
0.0
0.0%
34.6
3.3%
Category 4 & 5
115,981.6
25.0%
0.0 0.0%
0.0
0.0%
35.2
3.4%
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers.
Table 32. Craven County
Storm Surge Hurricane Inundation - Fast Moving Storm
Unincorporated County
Cove City
Dover
Vanceboro
Acres
% of Total
Acres % of Total
Acres
% of Total
Acres
% of Total
Category 1 & 2
35,911.5
7.7%
0.0 0.0%
0.0
0.0%
63.2
6.0%
Category 3
53,123.0
11.5%
0.0 0.0%
0.0
0.0%
63.2
6.0%
Category 4 & 5
79,894.0
17.2%
0.0 0.0%
0.0
0.0%
63.2
6.0%
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers.
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a rating system based on hurricane intensity. Within
each category is a description of wind speed, storm surge, and estimated damages. Examples of
each category are noted.
Category One Hurricane: Winds 74-95 mph. Storm surge generally 4-5 feet
above normal. No significant damage to permanent structures. Damage limited to
unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly
constructed areas. Limited coastal road flooding and minor pier damage may occur.
Hurricanes Allison and Noel of 1995 were Category One hurricanes at peak
intensity.
Category Two Hurricane: Winds 96-110 mph. Storm surge generally 6-8 feet
above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings.
Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees. Some trees blown down.
Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal
and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before the arrival of the hurricane
center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings. Hurricane Bertha
of 1996 was a Category Two hurricane when it hit the North Carolina coast.
Category Three Hurricane: Winds 111-130 mph. Storm surge generally 9-12
feet above normal. Some structural damage to small residences and utility
buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Foliage blown off trees.
Large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed.
Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged
by floating debris. Terrain lower than five feet above mean sea level may be
flooded eight miles inland. Evacuation of low-lying residences within several block
of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane Fran of 1996 was a Category Three
hurricane.
Category Four Hurricane: Winds 131-155 mph. Storm surge generally 13-18
feet above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof
structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down.
Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows.
Low-lying escape routes may be covered by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival
of the hurricane center. Major damage to the lower floors of structures near the
shore. Terrain lower than ten feet above sea level may be flooded, requiring the
massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as six miles. Hurricanes Opal
and Hugo were Category Four hurricanes at peak intensity when they struck the
Florida and South Carolina coasts, respectively. Both storms eventually passed over
the western part of North Carolina. At this time, wind speeds had dropped to
tropical storm force winds.
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Category Five Hurricane: Winds greater than 155 mph. Storm surge generally
greater than 18 feet. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial
buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown down.
All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes.
Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut
by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage
to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 feet above sea level and within
500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground
within 5-10 miles of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 was
a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity and is the strongest Atlantic tropical
cyclone of record. Gilbert passed over Jamaica, the Yucatan Peninsula, and
Northern Mexico.
The County adopted a Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan on July 10, 2000. The
plan is designed to enable the County and participating jurisdictions to be more prepared for
natural disasters by establishing goals, objectives, and mitigation actions, which have been
attached as Appendix II. If either the Land Use Plan or the Hazard Mitigation Plan are revised, a
review of each plan for consistency is necessary.
d. Man-made Hazards/Restrictions
There are some significant manmade hazards within Craven County. The greatest
concentrations of hazardous materials are the storage of gasoline and fuel oil. In addition to fuel
storage, chemicals and pesticides are stored at a limited number of areas. The EPA requires that
facilities report certain chemical substances located on site. Specifically, under this regulatory
requirement, facilities with chemicals on the EPA's list of Extremely 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 Vt 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. A list of the current Tier II reporters within Craven
County's planning jurisdiction can be obtained by calling the North Carolina State Emergency
Response Commission (NC- SERC) at 919/733-1361.
A significant man-made hazard located in Craven County is fuel storage tanks located at
marinas, retail stores and service stations that are engaged in selling fuel. Because the county's
multiple water users rely on groundwater for their water supply, the underground fuel tanks could
pose a threat. There are currently 1,389 underground storage tanks registered with the
Groundwater Section of the North Carolina Division of Waste Management, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources in the county. Refer to the Division of Waste Management
website(http://www.wastenotnc.org/ust/database.htmI#F ) for a complete list of registered tanks.
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North Carolina's underground storage tank (UST) program is administered by the Division
of Waste Management's UST Section in the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR). The UST Section enforces UST regulations and manages funds used to perform
cleanups of petroleum UST discharges or releases. The program was initiated in 1988 in response
to growing reports of UST's leaking petroleum into soil and drinking water supplies. All tank
removal and efforts to remove ground and groundwater contamination should be coordinated with
the UST Section of DENR. The following should be accomplished concerning potential releases
from home heating oil underground storage tanks:
The NCDENR Washington Regional Office Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section
recommends removal of any abandoned or out -of -use underground storage tanks
within the project area. The UST Section should be contacted regarding use of any
proposed or on -site UST's.
Any above -ground fuel tanks must be installed and maintained in accordance with
applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Any chemical or petroleum spills must be contained and the area of impact must be
properly restored. Spills of significant quantity must be reported to the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, in the
Washington Regional Office.
Any soils excavated during demolition or construction that show evidence of
chemical or petroleum contamination, such as stained soil, odors or free product
must be reported immediately to the local Fire Marshal to determine whether
explosion or inhalation hazards exist. Also, the UST Section of the Washington
Regional Office must be notified.
Any questions or concerns regarding UST's should be directed to the UST Section
of the Washington Regional Office.
e. Soils
A detailed soils survey was issued for Craven County in 1989. The Natural Resources
Conservation Service is updating and publishing soils surveys on a continuing basis. A current soils
survey for Craven County is available via the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Web Soil
Survey (http://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/). The current soils survey identifies 46 soils
series located in the County. The soils series characteristics are summarized in Table 33.
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Forty-two of the 46 soil series are considered very limited for septic tank absorption fields.
The Autryville (AuB) and Norfolk (NoA, NoB, and NuB) soil types have somewhat limited conditions
for septic tank absorption fields. However, these four soils series occupy only small areas, 3.3%
of the County's total area.
It is significant that 35 of the soil series in Craven County are hydric soils. Those 35
include: Altavista fine sandy loam, Augusta fine sandy loam, Arapahoe fine sandy loam, Autryville
loamy sand, Bayboro mucky loam, Craven silt loam, Croatan muck, Dare muck, Deloss fine sandy
loam, Dorovan muck, Exum silt loam, Goldsboro loamy fine sand, Grantham silt loam, Kureb sand,
Leaf silt loam, Lynchburg -Urban land complex, Lenoir silt loam, Longshoal muck, Leon sand,
Lynchburg fine sandy loam, Meggett sandy loam, Masontown mucky fine sandy loam and Muckalee
sandy loam, Murville mucky loamy sand, Norfolk loamy fine sand, Onslow loamy sand, Pantego fine
sandy loam, Ponzer muck, Rains fine sandy loam, Rains -Urban land complex, Roanoke fine sandy
loam, Seabrook -Urban land complex, Seabrook loamy sand, Torhunta-Urban land complex,
Tomotley fine sandy loam, Torhunta fine sandy loam. A total of 84.3% of the County's soils are
hydric, which includes prime farmland soils if drained (see page 49). A hydric soil is a soil which
is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic
conditions in the upper part (anaerobic is defined as a situation in which molecular oxygen is
absent from the environment). These soils may meet the definition of 404 wetland areas if found
in combination with certain hydrophytic vegetation and require permitting by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers' Wilmington Office prior to any disturbance.
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Table 33. Craven County
Soil Series Characteristics
Map
Soil
Surface
Ponding
Flooding
Dwellings without
Local Roads
Septic Tank Absorption
Total
Symbol
Series
Runoff
(Frequency)
(Frequency)
Basements
and Streets
Fields
Acreage
% of Total
AaA*
Altavista
Very high
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding,
Somewhat limited: low
Very limited: depth to
9,336.6
1.9%
depth to saturated zone
strength, depth to
saturated zone,
saturated zone, flooding
seepage, slow water
movement, flooding
AcA
Altavista
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding,
Somewhat limited: low
Very limited: depth to
Very high
depth to saturated zone
strength, depth to
saturated zone,
405.6
0.1%
saturated zone, flooding
seepage, slow water
movement, flooding
Ag*
Augusta
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding,
Somewhat limited: low
Very limited: depth to
Very high
depth to saturated zone
strength, depth to
saturated zone, slow
5,163.8
1.1%
saturated zone, flooding
water movement,
flooding
Ap*
Arapahoe
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
11,604.1
2.4%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone,
seepage
AuB*
Autryville
Very low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Somewhat limited: slow
5,704.5
1.2%
water movement, depth
to saturated zone
Ba*
Bayboro
Negligible
Frequent
None
Very limited: ponding,
Very limited: ponding,
Very limited: slow water
12,806.5
2.6%
depth to saturated
depth to saturated
movement, ponding,
zone, shrink -swell
zone, low strength,
depth to saturated zone
shrink -swell
BrB
Bragg
Low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: slow water
1,275.3
0.3%
movement
CT*
Croatan
Very high
None
None
Very limited:
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
23,700.8
4.9%
subsidence, depth to
saturated zone,
saturated zone, slow
saturated zone
subsidence
water movement
CnB
Conetoe
Very low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: seepage
5,922.4
1.2%
CrB*
Craven
Low
None
None
Somewhat limited:
Very limited: low
Very limited: slow water
17,716.4
3.6%
shrink -swell
strength, shrink -swell
movement, depth to
saturated zone,
seepage
DA*
Dare
Very high
None
Rare
Very limited:
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
16,747.1
3.4%
subsidence, flooding,
saturated zone,
saturated zone,
depth to saturated
subsidence, flooding
subsidence, seepage,
zone, organic matter
flooding
content
DO*
Dorovan
Very high
None
Frequent
Very limited:
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: flooding,
8,808.0
1.8%
subsidence, flooding,
saturated zone,
depth to saturated
depth to saturated zone
subsidence, flooding
zone, subsidence, slow
water movement
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Map
Soil
Surface
Ponding
Flooding
Dwellings without
Local Roads
Septic Tank Absorption
Total
Symbol
Series
Runoff
(Frequency)
(Frequency)
Basements
and Streets
Fields
Acreage
% of Total
De*
Deloss
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
11,609.2
2.4%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone,
seepage, slow water
movement
ExA*
Exum
Low
None
None
Not limited
Very limited: low
Very limited: depth to
2,037.8
0.4%
strength
saturated zone, slow
water movement
GoA*
Goldsboro
Low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: depth to
24,706.0
5.1%
saturated zone, slow
water movement
Gr*
Grantham
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
1,351.0
0.3%
saturated zone
saturated zone, low
saturated zone, slow
strength
water movement
GuA
Goldsboro
Low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: depth to
1,000.7
0.2%
saturated zone, slow
water movement
KuB*
Kureb
Very low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: seepage,
937.8
0.2%
filtering capacity
LF*
Longshoal,
Very high
None
Very
Very limited:
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: flooding,
2,764.9
0.6%
tidal
frequent
subsidence, flooding,
saturated zone,
depth to saturated
depth to saturated
subsidence, flooding
zone, filtering capacity,
zone, organic matter
subsidence, seepage
content
La*
Leaf
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: slow water
51,547.2
10.6%
saturated zone, shrink-
saturated zone, low
movement, depth to
swell
strength, shrink -swell
saturated zone
Lc*
Lynchburg
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
218.0
0.0%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone, slow
water movement
Le*
Lenoir
Medium
None
None
Somewhat limited:
Very limited: low
Very limited: slow water
21,460.2
4.4%
depth to saturated
strength, shrink -swell,
movement, depth to
zone, shrink -swell
depth to saturated zone
saturated zone
Ln*
Leon
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
6,196.3
1.3%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone, slow
water movement
Ly*
Lynchburg
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
18,027.2
3.7%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone, slow
water movement
MM*
Masontown
Negligible-
Frequent
Frequent
Very limited: ponding,
Very limited: ponding,
Very limited: flooding,
28,448.4
5.8%
Muckalee
Very high
None
Frequent
flooding, depth to
depth to saturated
ponding, depth to
saturated zone
zone, flooding
saturated zone,
seepage, slow water
movement
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Map
Soil
Surface
Ponding
Flooding
Dwellings without
Local Roads
Septic Tank Absorption
Total
Symbol
Series
Runoff
(Frequency)
(Frequency)
Basements
and Streets
Fields
Acreage
% of Total
Me*
Meggett
Negligible-
Rare
Frequent
Very limited: flooding,
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: flooding,
2,492.2
0.5%
Very high
depth to saturated
saturated zone,
slow water movement,
zone, shrink -swell
flooding, shrink -swell,
depth to saturated zone
low strength
Mu*
Murville
Negligible
Frequent
Rare
Very limited: ponding,
Very limited: ponding,
Very limited: ponding,
8,262.6
1.7%
flooding, depth to
depth to saturated
depth to saturated
saturated zone
zone, flooding
zone, seepage, flooding
NoA
Norfolk
Low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Somewhat limited:
2,352.8
0.50/0
depth to saturated
zone, slow water
movement
NoB*
Norfolk
Low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Somewhat limited:
6,911.0
1.4%
depth to saturated
zone, slow water
movement
NuB
Norfolk
Low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Somewhat limited:
791.9
0.2%
depth to saturated
zone, slow water
movement
On*
Onslow
Low
None
None
Somewhat limited:
Somewhat limited:
Very limited: depth to
3,161.4
0.6%
depth to saturated zone
depth to saturated zone
saturated zone, slow
water movement
PO*
Ponzer
Very high
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding,
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: slow water
3,911.3
0.8%
depth to saturated
saturated zone,
movement, depth to
zone, subsidence
subsidence, flooding
saturated zone, flooding
Pa*
Pantego
Very high
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding,
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
27,917.1
5.7%
depth to saturated zone
saturated zone, low
saturated zone, slow
strength, flooding
water movement,
flooding
Pt
Pits
Very low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: filtering
486.8
0.1%
capacity, seepage
Ra*
Rains
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
40,978.1
8.4%
saturated zone
saturated zone, low
saturated zone, slow
strength
water movement
Rc*
Rains
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
635.5
0.1%
saturated zone
saturated zone, low
saturated zone, slow
strength
water movement
Ro*
Roanoke
Negligible-
Rare
Occasional
Very limited: flooding,
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: flooding,
1,600.0
0.3%
Very high
depth to saturated
saturated zone,
slow water movement,
zone, shrink -swell
flooding, low strength,
depth to saturated
shrink -swell
zone see a e
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Map
Soil
Surface
Ponding
Flooding
Dwellings without
Local Roads
Septic Tank Absorption
Total
Symbol
Series
Runoff
(Frequency)
(Frequency)
Basements
and Streets
Fields
Acreage
% of Total
Sc*
Seabrook
Very low
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding
Somewhat limited:
Very limited: depth to
626.1
0.1%
flooding
saturated zone,
seepage, filtering
capacity, flooding
Se*
Seabrook
Very low
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding
Somewhat limited:
Very limited: depth to
10,905.9
2.2%
flooding
saturated zone,
seepage, filtering
capacity, flooding
StA
State
Very low
None
Rare
Very limited: flooding
Somewhat limited:
Very limited: seepage,
3,490.6
0.7%
flooding
depth to saturated
zone, slow water
movement, flooding
SuD
Suffolk
High
None
None
Very limited: slope
Very limited: slope
Very limited: slope,
4,431.0
0.9%
seepage, slow water
movement
TaB
Tarboro
Very low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: filtering
10,319.2
2.1%
capacity, seepage
Tc*
Torhunta
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
204.6
0.0%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone,
seepage
Tm*
Tomotley
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
10,229.2
2.1%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone,
seepage, slow water
movement
To*
Torhunta
Very high
None
None
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
Very limited: depth to
12,235.8
2.5%
saturated zone
saturated zone
saturated zone,
seepage
TuB
Tarboro
Very low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Very limited: filtering
540.3
0.1%
capacity, seepage
Ud
Udorthents
Low
None
None
Not limited
Not limited
Somewhat limited: slow
929.0
0.2%
water movement
Ur
Urban Land
—
None
None
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
1,427.9
0.3%
w
Water
—
None
None
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
42,976.3
8.8%
TOTAL
487 312.4
100.0%
*Hydric soils.
Source: Soil Survey of Craven County, North Carolina.
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f. Prime Farmlands
Prime farmland is one of several kinds of important farmland defined by the US Department
of Agriculture. It is of major importance in providing the nation's short- and long-range needs for
food and fiber. The acreage of high -quality farmland is limited, and the US Department of
Agriculture recognizes that government at local, state, and federal levels, as well as individuals,
must encourage and facilitate the wise use of our nation's prime farmland.
Prime farmland soils, as defined by the US Department of Agriculture, are soils that are best
suited to producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops. Such soils have properties that
are favorable for the economic production of sustained high yields of crops. The soils need only
to be treated and managed using acceptable farming methods. The moisture supply, of course,
must be adequate, and the growing season has to be sufficiently long. Prime farmland soils
produce the highest yields with minimal inputs of energy and economic resources, and farming
these soils results in the least damage to the environment.
Prime farmland soils may presently be in use as cropland, pasture, or woodland, or they
may be in other uses. They either are used for producing food or fiber or are available for these
uses. Urban or built-up land and water areas cannot be considered prime farmland. Urban or
built-up land is any contiguous unit of land 10 acres of more in size that is used for such purposes
as housing, industrial, and commercial sites, sites for institutions or public buildings, small parks,
golf courses, cemeteries, railroad yards, airports, sanitary landfills, sewage treatment plants, and
water control structures. Public land is land not available for farming in national forests, national
parks, military reservations, and state parks.
Prime farmland soils usually get an adequate and dependable supply of moisture from
precipitation or irrigation. The temperature and growing season are favorable. The acidity or
alkalinity level of the soils is acceptable. The soils have few or no rocks and are permeable to
water and air. They are not excessively erodible or saturated with water for long periods and are
not flooded during the growing season. The slope ranges mainly from 0 to 6 percent.
About 320,468.8 acres, or 65.8% of Craven County, meets the soil requirements for prime
farmland. This farmland occurs throughout the county on uplands and stream terraces mainly in
areas near major drainageways. The main crops are corn, soybeans, tobacco, and wheat.
The soils that make up prime farmland in Craven County are listed in this section and are
delineated on Map 6. This list does not constitute a recommendation for a particular land use. The
soils identified as prime farmland are:
Prime Farmland
■ AaA Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
■ CrB Craven silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes
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■ ExA
Exum silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
■ GoA
Goldsboro loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes
■ NoA
Norfolk loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes
■ NoB
Norfolk loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes
■ On
Onslow loamy sand
■ StA
State loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Farmland of Statewide Importance
■ AuB Autryville loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes
■ Ba
Bayboro mucky loam
■ CnB
Conetoe loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes
■ La
Leaf silt loam
■ Le
Lenoir silt loam
■ Me
Meggett sandy loam
■ PO
Ponzer muck
■ Ro
Roanoke fine sandy loam
Farmland of Unique Importance
■ Ln Leon sand
Prime Farmland If Drained
■ Ag
Augusta fine sandy loam
■ Ap
Arapahoe fine sandy loam
■ De
Deloss fine sandy loam
■ Gr
Grantham silt loam
■ Ly
Lynchburg fine sandy loam
■ Pa
Pantego fine sandy loam
■ Ra
Rains fine sandy loam
■ Tm
Tomotley fine sandy loam
■ To
Torhunta fine sandy loam
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Prime Farmland Soils
Legend
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,_ Ba
Me
if Non Participating Planning Jurisdictions - CnB
+ NoA
Craven County
CrB
- NoB
Major Roads
De
® On
Participating Municipalities
_ ExA
PO
Prime Farmland Soils
GoA
Pa
Non Prime Farmland Soils
- Gr
- Ra
AaA
- La
Ro
Ag
Le
® StA
4W Ap
_ Ln
Tm
AuB
- Ly
To
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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g. Fragile Areas
In coastal North Carolina, fragile areas are considered to include coastal wetlands, ocean
beaches and shorelines, estuarine waters and shorelines, public trust waters, natural resource
fragile areas, areas sustaining remnant species, unique geological formations, registered natural
landmarks, swamps, prime wildlife habitats, areas of excessive slope, areas of excessive erosion,
scenic points, archaeological sites, and historical sites. While not identified as fragile areas in the
15A NCAC 7H use standards, maritime forests and outstanding resource waters (ORWs) should also
be considered fragile areas. The Craven County 15A NCAC 7H Areas of Environmental Concern
(AECs) include only estuarine waters and estuarine shorelines, public trust areas, coastal wetlands,
areas of excessive slope, areas of excessive erosion, and natural resource fragile areas (including
significant natural heritage areas and protected lands).
(1) Estuarine Waters and Shorelines
The estuarine system consists of deep water subtidal habitats and adjacent tidal
wetlands that are usually semi -enclosed by land but have open, partly obstructed, or sporadic
access to the open ocean, and in which ocean water is at least occasionally diluted by freshwater
runoff from the land. The salinity may be periodically increased above that of the open ocean by
evaporation. Along some low -energy coastlines there is appreciable dilution of sea water, which
is the situation at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. These sheltered waters support an abundance
and diversity of plant and animal life, including marine mammals, shore birds, fish, crabs, clams
and other shellfish, and reptiles. A number of marine organisms, including many of the
commercially valuable fish species, depend on the estuaries for spawning, nursing, or feeding.
In addition to serving as an important habitat for wildlife, estuaries also serve as a
water filtration system by removing sediments, nutrients, and pollutants before they reach the
ocean. The filtration process creates cleaner water, which is of benefit to both marine life and
people who inhabit the surrounding areas.
Estuarine shorelines are shorelines immediately adjacent to or bordering estuarine
waters. The areas are immediately connected to the estuary and are very vulnerable to heavy
erosion caused by wind and water. In shoreline areas not contiguous to waters classified as ORW
by the Division of Water Quality, all lands 75 feet leeward from the normal water level are
considered to be estuarine shorelines. It should be noted that there are no outstanding resource
waters located in Craven County. However, the high quality waters located in the County are
identified in Appendix III. Development along estuarine shorelines can exacerbate water quality
problems within estuarine waters, and expedite the threats of shorefront erosion and flooding.
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(2) Public Trust Areas
The public trust areas are comprised of submerged lands waterward of the mean
high water line in tidal, coastal, or navigable waters adjacent to Craven County. On the ground,
the public trust area extends from the water up to a prominent debris line or high water mark. In
general, if an area is regularly wet by the tides, it is safe to assume that it is in the public trust
area. The public trust area is also sometimes referred to as tidelands, and can be generally defined
as "public beach." In almost every case, private property ends and public trust property begins
at the mean high water line.
Public trust areas are significant because the public has rights in these areas,
including navigation and recreation. These areas also support valuable commercial and sports
fisheries, have aesthetic value, and are important resources for economic development.
This doctrine applies to all shorelines except privately -owned lakes to which the
public has no right of access. In determining whether the public has acquired rights in artificially
created bodies of water, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) the use of the body of water by the public;
(2) the length of time the public has used the area;
(3) the value of public resources in the body of water;
(4) whether the public resources in the body of water are mobile to the extent
that they can move into natural bodies of water;
(5) whether the creation of the artificial body of water required permission from
the state; and
(6) the value of the body of water to the public for navigation from one public
area to another public area.
The public trust areas must be determined through in -field analysis and definition.
(3) Wetlands
Wetlands is a generic term for all the different kinds of wet habitats where the land
is wet for some period of time each year but not necessarily permanently wet. Many wetlands
occur in areas where surface water collects or where underground water discharges to the surface,
making the area wet for extended periods of time. Other wetlands occur along our coasts, such
as salt marshes, and are created by the tide. The Federal Clean Water Act defines wetlands as
"areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration
sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation
typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes,
bogs, and similar areas." Wetlands have both upland and aquatic characteristics, and thus they
often have a richer flora and fauna than other environments. In practice, wetlands are hard to
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define, precisely because they are transition zones. It is important to recognize that an area does
not have to be wet all year long to be considered a wetland - as few as two or three consecutive
weeks of wetness a year is all it takes for this determination to be made.
Within Craven County, there are approximately 201,365 acres of wetlands. These
wetlands vary in their characteristics. The location of the wetland areas within the county's
jurisdiction is shown on Map 7, and a summary of wetland acres for the County as a whole is
provided in Table 34. The map of wetland locations is intended to be used for general location
purposes only. On -site analysis must be performed in order to determine the exact location of all
wetlands.
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act establishes a program to regulate the discharge
of dredged and fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. Activities in
waters of the United States that are regulated under this program include fill for development,
water resource projects (such as dams and levees), infrastructure development (such as highways
and airports), and conversion of wetlands to uplands for farming and forestry. The basic premise
of the program is that no discharge of dredged or fill material can be permitted if a practicable
alternative exists that is less damaging to the aquatic environment or if the nation's waters would
be significantly degraded.
Table 34. Craven County
Wetlands
% of Total
Wetland Type
Acres
County Acres
Bottomland Hardwood
4,511.9
0.9%
Cleared Bottomland Hardwood
48.1
0.0%
Cleared Depressional Swamp Forest
108.6
0.0%
Cleared Estuarine Shrub/Scrub
1.7
0.0%
Cleared Hardwood Flat
82.0
0.0%
Cleared Headwater Swamp
23.1
0.0%
Cleared Pine Flat
186.3
0.0%
Cleared Pocosin
32.4
0.0%
Cleared Riverine Swamp Forest
0.0
0.0%
Cutover Bottomland Hardwood
126.0
0.0%
Cutover Depressional Swamp Forest
337.7
0.1%
Cutover Estuarine Scrub/Scrub
2.3
0.0%
Cutover Hardwood Flat
342.6
0.1%
Cutover Headwater Swamp
80.5
0.0%
Cutover Pine Flat
735.1
0.2%
Cutover Pocosin
205.0
0.0%
Cutover Riverine Swamp Forest
0.0
0.0%
Depressional Swamp Forest
7,359.0
1.5%
Drained Bottomland Hardwood
330.9
0.1%
Drained Depressional Swamp Forest
5,117.3
1.1%
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Table 34 (continued)
% of Total
Wetland Type
Acres
County Acres
Drained Freshwater Marsh
21.1
0.0%
Drained Hardwood Flat
3,105.3
0.6%
Drained Headwater Swamp
317.7
0.1%
Drained Pine Flat
7,002.7
1.4%
Drained Pocosin
4,144.7
0.9%
Drained Riverine Swamp Forest
2,078.6
0.4%
Estuarine Shrub/Scrub
147.4
0.0%
Freshwater Marsh
1,640.1
0.3%
Hardwood Flat
7,841.7
1.6%
Headwater Swamp
3,257.4
0.7%
Human Impacted
1,487.2
0.3%
Managed Pineland
54,954.1
11.3%
Pine Flat
23,697.7
4.9%
Pocosin
34,865.9
7.2%
Riverine Swamp Forest
35,784.3
7.3%
Salt/Brackish Marsh
1,388.4
0.3%
TOTAL
201,364.8
41.3%
Source: North Carolina GIA and National Wetlands Inventory.
(4) Slopes in Excess of 12%
In Craven County, slopes in excess of 12% are rare. Such slopes are only found
along the high riverfront areas along the Neuse and Trent Rivers. These slopes are limited to
Suffolk loamy soils which occupy only 4,080 acres or 0.9% of the County. Excessive slope is not
an obstacle to development in Craven County.
(5) Areas of Excessive Erosion
Eroding shorelines in Craven County are common. These areas frequently occur
along the Neuse River southern shoreline, east of the Trent River. Based on studies prepared by
the USDA -Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Neuse River annual erosion rate has been
approximately 3-1/2 to 4 feet per year, which is one of the highest rates among North Carolina
coastal counties.
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MAP 7
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Legend
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if Non Participating Planning Jurisdictions F Cutover Pocosin
Hydrology K Cutover Riverine Swamp Forest
Participating Municipalities " Depressional Swamp Forest
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K Cleared Pine Flat
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K Cutover Bottomland Hardwood
K Cutover Depressional Swamp Forest
06 Cutover Estuarine Forest
K Cutover Estuarine Shrub/Scrub
04 Cutover Hardwood Flat
Cutover Headwater Swamp
Drained Hardwood Flat
06 Drained Headwater Swamp
K Drained Pine Flat
Drained Pocosin
Drained Riverine Swamp Forest
K Estuarine Forest
K Estuarine Shrub/Scrub
K Freshwater Marsh
K Hardwood Flat
K Headwater Swamp
K Human Impacted
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(6) Significant Natural Heritage Areas and Protected Lands
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. These areas include
complex natural areas, areas that sustain remnant species, pocosins, wooded swamps, prime
wildlife habitats, or registered natural landmarks.
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 may be identified because they provide important habitat for
rare species or because they contain outstanding examples of the rich natural diversity of this
state.
There are numerous significant protected lands and natural heritage areas in Craven
County. The County is an environmentally rich area. Major areas include the Croatan National
Forest, MCAS Cherry Point - Maine Air Station, Sheep Ridge Wilderness Area, Dover Bay Pocosin,
Duck Creek Natural Area, Little Lake — Long Lake — Sheep Ridge Wilderness Area, Neuse River
Bluffs, and Pocosin Wilderness Area. All of the significant natural heritage areas and protected
lands are identified in Tables 35 and 36 and delineated on Maps 8 and 9. Cove City, Dover, and
Vanceboro do not have protected lands or natural heritage areas within their jurisdictions.
Table 35. Craven County
Significant Natural Heritage Areas (Refer to Map 8)
Map Ref.#
Significant Natural Area Site
Acres
% of Total
1
Billfinger Road Flatwoods
73.5
0.2%
2
Catfish Lake/Catfish lake South Wilderness
789.9
1.7%
3
Cherry Point Tucker Creek Natural Area
1,224.8
2.7%
4
Cool Springs Sand Ridge and Swamp
1,131.4
2.5%
5
Deep Gully
40.9
0.1%
6
Dover Bay Pocosin
4,399.4
9.7%
7
Duck Creek Natural Area
3,324.5
7.3%
8
Flanners Beach Natural Area
372.6
0.8%
9
Fort Barnwell Bluffs
25.1
0.1%
10
Great Lake/Pond Pine Wilderness Natural Area
397.8
0.9%
11
Gum Swamp Bottomland Hardwood Forest
34.6
0.1%
12
Hancock Creek Forest
116.4
0.3%
13
Lake Ellis Simon
1,673.3
3.7%
14
Little Lake, Long Lake, and Sheep Ridge Wilderness
11,851.0
26.2%
15
Little Road Longleaf Pine Savannas
403.6
0.9%
16
Masontown Pocosin
652.2
1.4%
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Table 35 (continued)
Map Ref.#
Significant Natural Area Site
Acres
% of Total
17
Neuse River Floodplain and Bluffs
11,834.2
26.1%
18
Northwest Pocosin
11.8
0.0%
19
Pocosin Wilderness
4,738.4
10.5%
20
Reedy Branch
7.9
0.0%
21
Riverdale Goldenrod Roadsides
12.3
0.0%
22
Shell Landing
2.0
0.0%
23
Southwest Prong Flatwoods
316.7
0.7%
24
Sweetwater Creek/Trent River Natural Area
496.7
1.1%
25
Trent River/Brice Creek Marshes
35.0
0.1%
26
Union Point Pocosin
11354.0
3.0%
TOTAL
45,320.0
100.0%
Source: North Carolina GIA, North Carolina Parks & Recreation, Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Table 36. Craven County
Protected Lands (Refer to Map 9)
Map Ref.#
Significant Natural Area Site
Acres
% of Total
1
Dover Pocosin Farm
327.7
0.5%
2
WRC Bridgeton Access Area
2.2
0.0%
3
WRC Great Island Gamelands
43.4
0.1%
4
WRC Neuse River Island
79.8
0.1%
5
WRC Strange Management Property
68.0
0.1%
6
Catfish Lake South Wilderness
39.0
0.1%
7
Croatan National Forest
54,404.9
78.8%
8
MCAS Cherry Point - Main Air Station
3,833.7
5.6%
9
Pond Pine Wilderness
949.7
1.4%
10
Sheep Ridge Wilderness
9,313.3
13.5%
TOTAL
69,061.7
100.0%
Source: North Carolina GIA, North Carolina Parks & Recreation, Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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3. GREAT ISLAND GAMELANDS
4. NEUSE RIVER ISLAND
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6. CATFISH LAKE SOUTH WILDERNESS
7. CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST
8. MICAS CHERRY POINT -MAIN AIR STATION
9. POND PINE WILDERNESS
10. SHEEP RIDGE WILDERNESS
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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(h) Areas of Resource Potential
(1) Regionally Significant Public Parks
While Craven County has important historic sites and many sensitive natural and
environmentally important areas, the County does not contain any regionally significant parks.
There are locally significant parks, which are discussed in the Community Facilities section of this
plan.
(2) Marinas and Mooring Fields
Marinas are defined as any publicly- or privately -owned dock, basin, or wet boat
storage facility constructed to accommodate more than ten boats and providing any of the
following services: permanent or transient docking spaces, dry storage, fueling facilities, haulout
facilities, and repair service. Excluded from this definition are boat ramp facilities allowing access
only, temporary docking and none of the preceding services. Craven County supports the
construction of marinas and any associated drystack storage facilities.
A "freestanding mooring" is any means to attach a ship, boat, vessel, floating
structure, or other water craft to a stationary underwater device, mooring buoy, buoyed anchor,
or piling (as long as the piling is not associated with an existing or proposed pier, dock, or
boathouse). When more than one freestanding mooring is used in the same general vicinity it is
commonly referred to as a mooring field. Craven County has not regulated the establishment of
mooring fields within its planning jurisdiction and mooring fields have not been a problem.
(3) Floating Homes
A floating home or structure is any structure, not a boat, supported by means of
flotation, designed to be used without a permanent foundation, which is used or intended for
human habitation or commerce. A structure will be considered a floating structure when it is
inhabited or used for commercial purposes for more than thirty days in any one location. A boat
may be deemed a floating structure when its means of propulsion has been removed or rendered
inoperative and it contains at least 200 square feet of living space area. There are currently no
concentrations of floating homes within Craven County. Craven County will discourage floating
home development anywhere in its waterways, public trust waters, and along the shorelines of the
County to prevent consumption of the County's limited estuarine surface waters.
(4) Aquaculture
As defined under N.C. General Statute 106-758, aquaculture is the propagation and
rearing of aquatic species in controlled or selected environments, including, but not limited to,
ocean ranching. Aquaculture has not been an issue within Craven County's planning jurisdiction.
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(5) Channel Maintenance and Interstate Waterways
The Intracoastal Waterway extends through Craven County's eastern boundary. The
waterway, along with the inlets which provide access to the ocean, provides an indispensable route
for fishermen, commercial barge traffic, and recreational boat traffic, all instrumental to the
County's economic well-being. The waterway and the ocean inlets are maintained by the US Corps
of Engineers. Craven County supports dredging and general maintenance of the Intracoastal
Waterway.
Proper maintenance of channels is very important to Craven County because of the
substantial economic impact of commercial fisheries. If silt or other deposits fill in the channels,
safe and efficient movement of commercial fishing and transport vessels could be impeded. The
Intracoastal Waterway is also an important tourism/economic benefit to the County.
(6) Marine Resources (Water Quality)
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality assigns water quality classifications to
all named waters of the State of North Carolina. The classifications are based upon the existing
or contemplated best usage of the various streams and segments of streams within a basin, as
determined through studies, evaluations, and comments received at public hearings. The state
water classification system is broken down as follows:
Table 37.
NC Division of Water Quality Water Body Classifications
PRIMARY FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER CLASSIFICATIONS*
Class
Best Uses
C and SC
Aquatic life propagation/protection and secondary recreation
B and SB
Primary recreation and Class C uses
SA
Waters classified for commercial shellfish harvesting
WS
There are five WS classes ranging from WS-I through WS-V. WS classifications are
(WaterSupp/y
assigned to watersheds based on land use characteristics of the area. Each water
Watershed)
supply classification has a set of management strategies to protect the surface water
supply. WS-I provides the highest level of protection and WS-V provides the least
protection. A Critical Area (CA) designation is also listed for watershed areas within a
half -mile and draining to the water supply intake or reservoir where an intake is
located.
SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Class
Best Uses
Sw
Recognizes waters that will naturally be more acidic (have lower pH values) and have
(Swamp Waters)
lower levels of dissolved oxygen.
Tr
Provides protection to fresh waters for natural trout propagation and survival of stocked
(Trout Waters)
trout.
HQW
Waters possessing special qualities including excellent water quality, Native or Special
(High Quality Waters) Native Trout Waters, Critical habitat areas, or WS-I and WS-II water supplies
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(h) Areas of Resource Potential
(1) Regionally Significant Public Parks
While Craven County has important historic sites and many sensitive natural and
environmentally important areas, the County does not contain any regionally significant parks.
There are locally significant parks, which are discussed in the Community Facilities section of this
plan.
(2) Marinas and Mooring Fields
Marinas are defined as any publicly- or privately -owned dock, basin, or wet boat
storage facility constructed to accommodate more than ten boats and providing any of the
following services: permanent or transient docking spaces, dry storage, fueling facilities, haulout
facilities, and repair service. Excluded from this definition are boat ramp facilities allowing access
only, temporary docking and none of the preceding services. Craven County supports the
construction of marinas and any associated drystack storage facilities.
A "freestanding mooring" is any means to attach a ship, boat, vessel, floating
structure, or other water craft to a stationary underwater device, mooring buoy, buoyed anchor,
or piling (as long as the piling is not associated with an existing or proposed pier, dock, or
boathouse). When more than one freestanding mooring is used in the same general vicinity it is
commonly referred to as a mooring field. Craven County has not regulated the establishment of
mooring fields within its planning jurisdiction and mooring fields have not been a problem.
(3) Floating Homes
A floating home or structure is any structure, not a boat, supported by means of
flotation, designed to be used without a permanent foundation, which is used or intended for
human habitation or commerce. A structure will be considered a floating structure when it is
inhabited or used for commercial purposes for more than thirty days in any one location. A boat
may be deemed a floating structure when its means of propulsion has been removed or rendered
inoperative and it contains at least 200 square feet of living space area. There are currently no
concentrations of floating homes within Craven County. Craven County will discourage floating
home development anywhere in its waterways, public trust waters, and along the shorelines of the
County to prevent consumption of the County's limited estuarine surface waters.
(4) Aquaculture
As defined under N.C. General Statute 106-758, aquaculture is the propagation and
rearing of aquatic species in controlled or selected environments, including, but not limited to,
ocean ranching. Aquaculture has not been an issue within Craven County's planning jurisdiction.
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(5) Channel Maintenance and Interstate Waterways
The Intracoastal Waterway extends through Craven County's eastern boundary. The
waterway, along with the inlets which provide access to the ocean, provides an indispensable route
for fishermen, commercial barge traffic, and recreational boat traffic, all instrumental to the
County's economic well-being. The waterway and the ocean inlets are maintained by the US Corps
of Engineers. Craven County supports dredging and general maintenance of the Intracoastal
Waterway.
Proper maintenance of channels is very important to Craven County because of the
substantial economic impact of commercial fisheries. If silt or other deposits fill in the channels,
safe and efficient movement of commercial fishing and transport vessels could be impeded. The
Intracoastal Waterway is also an important tourism/economic benefit to the County.
(6) Marine Resources (Water Quality)
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality assigns water quality classifications to
all named waters of the State of North Carolina. The classifications are based upon the existing
or contemplated best usage of the various streams and segments of streams within a basin, as
determined through studies, evaluations, and comments received at public hearings. The state
water classification system is broken down as follows:
Table 37.
NC Division of Water Quality Water Body Classifications
PRIMARY FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER CLASSIFICATIONS*
Class
Best Uses
C and SC
Aquatic life propagation/protection and secondary recreation
B and SB
Primary recreation and Class C uses
SA
Waters classified for commercial shellfish harvesting
WS
There are five WS classes ranging from WS-I through WS-V. WS classifications are
(Water Supply
assigned to watersheds based on land use characteristics of the area. Each water
Watershed)
supply classification has a set of management strategies to protect the surface water
supply. WS-I provides the highest level of protection and WS-V provides the least
protection. A Critical Area (CA) designation is also listed for watershed areas within a
half -mile and draining to the water supply intake or reservoir where an intake is
located.
SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Class Best Uses
Sw Recognizes waters that will naturally be more acidic (have lower pH values) and have
(Swamp Waters) lower levels of dissolved oxygen.
Tr Provides protection to fresh waters for natural trout propagation and survival of stocked
(Trout Waters) trout.
HQW Waters possessing special qualities including excellent water quality, Native or Special
(High Quality Waters) Native Trout Waters, Critical habitat areas, or WS-I and WS-II water supplies.
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Table 37 (continued)
ORW Unique and special surface waters that are unimpacted by pollution and have some
(Outstanding Resource outstanding resource values.
Waters)
NSW Areas with water quality problems associated with excessive plant growth resulting from
(Nutrient Sensitive nutrient enrichment.
Waters)
* Primary classifications beginning with an "S" are assigned to salt waters.
Source: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Water classifications vary widely throughout Craven County. Appendix III provides
a listing of all water bodies within the County that are classified by the NC Division of Water
Quality, including their subbasins and assigned classification. There are high quality waters within
Craven County but no outstanding resource waters.
(7) Primary Nursery Areas and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) has adopted definitions in
rule for anadromous spawning and nursery areas. Anadromous fish spawning areas are those
areas where evidence of spawning of anadromous fish has been documented by direct observation
of spawning, capture of running ripe females, or capture of eggs or early larvae [NCAC 15A
31.0101 (20)(c)]. Anadromous fish nursery areas are those areas in the riverine and estuarine
systems utilized by post -larval and later juvenile anadromous fish [NCAC 15A 31.0101 (20)(D)].
The areas of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) in Craven County are depicted
on Map 10. SAVs are an important habitat utilized by finfish and invertebrates. Beds of SAV are
one of the critical habitat types defined by MFC [NCAC 15A 31.0101 (20)(A)].
Wetlands are of great importance to fisheries production serving as sources of
biological productivity, directly and indirectly, nursery areas, and reducing sedimentation/turbidity
to improve water quality.
Map 10 delineates the important fisheries areas and water quality monitoring sites
in Craven County. In addition, Appendix VII provides a written description of each area closed
to shellfishing and maps delineating the areas. Within Craven County, the closed areas generally
include Clubfoot Creek (located on Cherry Point MCAS), Long Creek, and all areas of the Neuse
River above Wilkinson Point. Both Clubfoot Creek and Long Creek are subject to urban stormwater
runoff.
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MAP 10
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Water Quality
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Fisheries Nursery Areas
River Basin Boundary
Hydrology
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ONC County Boundaries
Non -Participating Planning Jurisdictions
Participating Municipalities
Vanceboro
Cove City
Dover
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2. Environmental Composite Map
Under the updated CAMA Planning Guidelines, there is a requirement for the preparation of an
Environmental Composite Map. This map is intended to work in conjunction with the Land
Suitability Map discussed later in this plan (Section V.E) and should be utilized for future land use
map impact analysis (see Future Land Use Map, page 173). The Environmental Composite Map
(Map 11) breaks down land masses within the County into three categories based on natural
features and environmental conditions. The categories utilized are as follows:
Class I — Land that contains only minimal hazards and limitations that can be
addressed by commonly accepted land planning and development practices. Class
I land will generally support the more intensive types of land uses and
development.
Class II — Land that has hazards and limitations for development that can be
addressed by restrictions on land uses, special site planning, or the provision of
public services such as water and sewer. Land in this class will generally support
only the less intensive uses, such as low density residential, without significant
investment in services.
Class III — Land that has serious hazards and limitations. Land in this class will
generally support very low intensity uses, such as conservation and open space.
The Environmental Composite Model was prepared in a similar fashion to the Land
Suitability Map. An overlay analysis was performed, breaking the County into one -acre cells
utilizing only map layers determined to be environmental factors. The layers used and their
assigned classes are outlined in Table 38.
Table 38. Craven County
Environmental Composite Map Layers
Layer
Class I
Class II
Class III
Coastal Wetlands
✓
Exceptional or Substantial Non -Coastal Wetlands
✓
Beneficial Non -Coastal Wetlands
✓
Estuarine Waters
✓
Soils with Slight or Moderate Septic Limitations
✓
Soils with Severe Septic Limitations
✓
Flood Zones
✓
Storm Surge Areas
✓
HQW Watersheds
✓
Water Supply Watersheds
✓
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Table 38 (continued)
Layer
Class I
Class II
Class III
Significant Natural Heritage Areas
Protected Lands
./
Source: North Carolina GIA and Coastal Area Management Act.
For a given cell, the computed value of the cell will be determined by the highest class
theme that contains the cell. For example, if a cell is in a coastal wetland (Class III) and in a storm
surge area (Class II) and intersects a soil with a slight or moderate septic limitation (Class I), the
cell value will be Class III. In other words, if a cell does not meet the criteria for Class III, but
qualifies as Class II, it has Class II for a value. If a cell does not qualify for either Class III or Class
II, then it is Class I by default. This order enables the modeler to leave out themes that are not
associated with Classes II or III to simplify the model (yielding the same results). The class
acreages are summarized in Table 39.
Table 39. Craven County
Environmental Composite Class Acreages Summary
Acres % of Total
Class I 159.66 0.03%
Class II 12,935.02 2.79%
Class III 450,545.12 97.18%
TOTAL 463,639.80 100.00%
Sources: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., and NC Center for Geographic Analysis.
The resulting Environmental Composite Map is similar to the Land Suitability Map in that
Class III areas are consistent with the least suitable category and the Class I areas are related to
the most suitable areas. The primary difference is the absence of infrastructure in the
Environmental Composite Map that heightens the emphasis on environmental sensitivity and
relative land conservation value. The Future Land Use Map reflects the Class I, II, and III criteria.
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3. Environmental Conditions
(Water Quality, Natural Hazards, and Natural Resources)
Craven County includes portions of the Tar -Pamlico, Neuse, and White Oak River Basins. These
plans were approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in March 2004, July
2002, and January 2007, respectively. The following are the goals of DWQ's basinwide program:
■ Identify water quality problems and restore full use to impaired waters.
■ Identify and protect high value resource waters.
■ Protect unimpaired waters, yet allow for reasonable economic growth.
These goals are accomplished through the following objectives:
■ Collaborate with other agencies to develop appropriate management strategies.
■ Assure equitable distribution of waste assimilative capacity.
■ Better evaluate cumulative effects of pollution.
■ Improve public awareness and involvement.
This section will serve to take a closer look at land use in Craven County and how it relates to
water quality. This section has been compiled with information provided by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ). Under the Basinwide Management Program, the DWQ completes
Basinwide Assessment Reports every five years to be utilized as a basis for the Basinwide
Management Plans.
Basinwide water quality planning is a non -regulatory, watershed -based approach to restoring and
protecting the quality of North Carolina's surface waters. Preparation of a basinwide water quality
plan is a five-year process. While these plans are prepared by the DWQ based on data provided
through the Basinwide Assessment Reports, their implementation and the protection of water
quality entails the coordinated efforts of many agencies, local governments, and stakeholder
groups in the state. The first cycle of plans was completed in 1994 for the Tar -Pamlico River Basin,
1993 for the Neuse River Basin, and 1997 for the Cape Fear River Basin. Each assessment report
and plan is updated at five-year intervals.
It should be noted that the results of the monitoring efforts are not intended to provide precise
conclusions about pollutant budgets for specific watersheds. Since the assessment methodology
is geared toward general conclusions, it is important not to manipulate the data to support policy
decisions beyond the accuracy of the data.
Two primary methods of water quality testing were performed in Craven County. The details of
this methodology are described below so that the information on the results of this testing can be
better understood. The methods utilized were Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and the
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Ambient Monitoring System. DWQ also observes water bodies for the existence of algal blooms,
which are an indication of poor water quality.
Benthic macroinvertebrates are organisms, primarily aquatic insect larvae, which live in and on the
bottoms of rivers and streams. The use of macroinvertebrate data has proven to be a reliable
water quality monitoring tool because most macroinvertebrates are immobile and sensitive to
subtle changes in water quality. Benthic communities also respond to, and show the effects of,
a wide array of potential pollutant mixtures.
The Ambient Monitoring System (AMS) is a network of stream, lake, and estuarine (saltwater)
water quality monitoring stations (about 420 statewide) strategically located for the collection of
physical and chemical water quality data (or parameters). Water quality parameters are arranged
by freshwater or saltwater water body classification and corresponding water quality standards.
Under this arrangement, Class C waters (refer to page 61 for a description of water quality
classifications and specific water quality ratings) are assigned minimum monthly parameters, with
additional parameters assigned to waters with classifications such as trout waters and water
supplies.
Prolific growths of phytoplankton, often due to high concentrations of nutrients, sometimes result
in 'blooms" in which one or more species of alga may discolor the water or form visible mats on
the water's surface. Blooms may be unsightly and deleterious to water quality causing fish kills,
anoxia, and taste and odor problems.
As existing and future land use is considered in Craven County, these goals and objectives should
be kept in mind. In addition, the NCDENR Division of Water Quality coastal stormwater rules
adopted in 2008 are discussed on pages 108 to 109.
The following information is provided by subbasins that geographically include some areas located
outside of Craven County. Craven County includes portions of the following subbasins: 03-03-07
(Tar -Pamlico River Basin), 03-05-01 (White Oak River Basin), and 03-04-05, 03-04-08, 03-04-09,
03-04-10, 03-04-11 (Neuse River Basin). Map 12 delineates the subbasins, and the following
provides a summary of existing conditions in the subbasins.
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a. Subbasin 03-03-07 (Tar -Pamlico River Basin)
There has been little population growth in
this subbasin, although there has been growth
along the north shore of the Pamlico River.
Washington is the largest town in the subbasin.
The predominant land cover is forest and wetland
with extensive cultivated cropland as well.
There are 20 individual NPDES wastewater
discharge permits in this subbasin with a total
permitted flow of 7.5 MGD. The largest discharger
is Washington WWTP (3.2 MGD). There are also
11 general NPDES wastewater permits, one
individual NPDES stormwater permit, and 20
general NPDES stormwater permits in the subbasin.
The subbasin contains 18 registered animal
operations.
During the Water Qualib/ plan development,
there were two (2) benthic macroinvertebrate
community sites sampled, two fish community sites
Subbasin 03-03-07
Land and Water Area
Total area: 1,190.0 mil
Land Area: 997.4 miz
Water area: 192.6
mil
Population Statistics
2000 Est. Population:
44,232 people
Population Density:
44 persons/sq.mi.
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
55.5%
Agriculture:
17.5%
Urban:
0.5%
Cultivated Crop:
25.5%
Pasture/Managed
Herbaceous:
1.0%
Counties
Beaufort, Craven, Hyde, Pamlico, Tyrrell, and
Washington
Municipalities
Washington, Belhaven, Bath, and Aurora
sampled, and data collected from thirty (30)
ambient monitoring stations. The results of those monitoring efforts are included in Table 40.
Table 40. Subbasin 03-03-07
Summary of Use Support Ratings by Use Support Category
Use SuQPort Ratin
A uatic Life
Fish Consum tion
Recreation
Shellfish Harvesting
Monitored Waters
Supporting
4.3 mi
88,860.2 Est ac
0
97,130.2 Est ac
51,801.2 Est ac
Impaired
369.9 fw ac
6,070.9 Est ac
0
2.8 Est ac
5,111.3 Est ac
Not Rated
17.4 mi
2,354.3 Est ac
0
0
0
Unmonitored Waters
Supporting
0
0
0
0
Impaired
327.8 mi
3,155.5 fw ac
0
114,805.0 Est ac
0
0
Not Rated
35.4 mi
690.4 Est ac
0
0
0
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Table 40 (continued)
Use Suoport Ratinq
A vatic Life
I Fish Consum tion
Recreation
Shellfish Harvestin
No Data
270.7 mi
327.8 mi
2,785.6fw ac
3,155.5 fw ac
16,829.2 Est ac
0
17,672.0 Est ac
0
Totals
327.8 mi
327.8 mi
327.8 mi
All Waters
3,155.5 fw ac
3,155.5 fw ac
3,155.5 fw ac
114,805.0 Est ac
114,805.0 Est ac
114,805.0 Est ac
56,912.5 Est ac
fw = freshwater; Est ac = estuarine acres
Source: 2004 Tar -Pamlico River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
Recommendations
Craven County waters located within the Tar -Pamlico River Basin are not impaired, and as
such, no recommendations have been provided for these waters.
b. Subbasin 03-05-01 (White Oak River Basin)
This subbasin contains the White Oak River
and its tributaries in Onslow, Jones, Craven, and
Carteret counties. Most of this area, including its
two lakes (Catfish Lake and Great Lake), lies
relatively undisturbed within the Croatan National
Forest and Hoffman State forest. Agriculture and
forestry are dominant land uses in the upper basin.
Agricultural runoff drains into tributaries on both
the Onslow County and Jones County side of the
river. Communities at the mouth of the White Oak
River have experienced at least 17% increase in
population since 1990. Urban areas include, Cape
Carteret, Cedar Point, Maysville, Peletier, and
Swansboro.
There are five individual NPDES wastewater
discharge permits in this subbasin with a total
permitted flow of 0.51 MGD. In 2005, three of
these facilities were out of compliance with permit
limits for a total of 19 violations resulting in issuing
Subbasin 03-05-01
Land and Water Area
Total area: 351 mil
Land Area: 322 mil
Water area: 29 miz
Population Statistics
2000 Est. Population:
46,176 people
Population Density:
132 persons/sq.mi.
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
76%
Water:
8%
Urban:
1%
Cultivated Crop:
11%
Pasture/Managed
Herbaceous:
3%
Counties
Carteret, Craven, Jones, and Onslow
L
s
eret, Cedar Point, Maysville,
Swansboro
6 Notices of Violation and the remaining proceeded
to enforcement. The Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) holds the largest
capacity permit with a total permitted discharge of 0.3 MGD. As of 2004, there were two general
stormwater permits.
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During the Water Quality plan development, there were three (3) benthic macroinvertebrate
community sites sampled and data collected from two (2) ambient monitoring stations. Two lakes
(Catfish and Great Lakes) were also monitored during this assessment period as part of the Lakes
Assessment Program. The results of those monitoring efforts are included in Table 41.
Table 41. Subbasin 03-05-01
Summary of Use Support Ratings by Use Support Category
Use Support
Rating
Aquatic Life
Recreation
Shellfish Harvesting
Freshwater
Saltwater
Freshwater
Saltwater
Freshwater
Saltwater
Monitored Waters
Supporting
48.7 mi
949 ac
31.9 ac
0
4,405.1 ac
0
4,114.3 ac
Impaired*
0
792.6 ac (92%)
0
0
0
3.8 mi (100%)
6,917.8 ac (63%)
Not Rated
0
41.6 ac
0
0
0
0
Unmonitored Waters
Not Rated
7 mi
0
3.8 mi
0
0
0
No Data
53.6 mi
3.8 mi
10,498.7 ac
105.5 mi
949 ac
3.8 mi
6,959.8 ac
0
0
Totals
All Waters
109.3 mi
949 ac
3.8 mi
11,364.8 ac
109.3 mi
949 ac
3.8 mi
11,364.9 ac
0
3.8 mi
11,032.1 ac
*The noted percent Impaired is the percent of monitored miles/acres only.
Source: 2007 DRAFT White Oak River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
Recommendations
Catfish and Great Lakes. These lakes were sampled by DWQ in June, July, and August
2004. Both natural lakes are located within the Croatan National Forest. Because of dystrophic
conditions present in these lakes (low pH and tannin -stained water), calculation of the trophic state
was not appropriate. Both lakes exhibited increased in total phosphorus and total Kjeldahl nitrogen
concentrations in 2004 as compared to 1994. These increases in nutrient concentrations were
likely due to rainfall shortly before each sampling event in 2004, which increased both runoff from
the surrounding forested wetlands and suspension of organic material from the bottom of the lakes
into the water column. Turbidity in Great Lake was greater than the state water quality standard
of 25 NTU in 2004. Again, this was mostly likely the result of the suspension of particulate detritus
from the lake bottom due to storm wind mixing. Neither lake exhibited elevated chlorophyll a
values in 2004 in response to increases in nutrients. This lack of increase in chorophyll a values
is expected due to the natural light limitation associated with dystrophic lakes. Catfish and Great
Lakes continue to support their designated use for aquatic life in 2004.
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Hunters Creek. The portion of Hunters Creek which extends into Craven County was
supporting in the shellfish harvesting and aquatic life use support categories. Therefore, there are
no recommendations provided by DWQ.
C. Subbasin 03-04-05 (Neuse River Basin),
Population growth in this subbasin is near
Goldsboro and Kinston. Population density is
highest in the watersheds around Goldsboro. The
most densely populated watershed in the basin is
Stoney Creek near Seymour Johnson Air Force
Base. The northern part of the Subbasin is in
agriculture land use. There are 1,480 acres of
managed public lands in this subbasin with the
Cliffs of Neuse State Park and Caswell Farm Game
Land near Kinston being the largest.
There are nine NPDES wastewater discharge
permits in this subbasin with a total permitted flow
of 15.6 MGD. The largest are Kinston Northside
WWTP (4.5 MGD) and Kinston Peachtree WWTP
(6.7 MGD). There is also one individual NPDES
stormwater permit in the subbasin. In addition,
there are 96 registered animal operations in this
subbasin.
Subbasin 03-04-05
Land and Water Area
Total area: 499 mi'
Land Area: 496 mi'
Water area: 3 mi'
Population Statistics
2000 Est. Population:
102,518 people
Population Density:
206 persons/sq.mi.
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
51.6%
Water:
0.8%
Urban:
8.2%
Cultivated Crop:
36.5%
Pasture/Managed
Herbaceous:
2.9%
Counties
Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, and Wayne
Municipalities
Goldsboro and Kinston
During the Water Quality plan development,
there were four (4) benthic macroinvertebrate community sites sampled, five (5) special study
areas sampled, and data collected from two (2) ambient monitoring stations. The results of those
monitoring efforts are included in Table 42.
Table 42. Subbasin 03-04-05
Summary of Use Support Ratings by Use Support Category
u o R in
Basis
Aquatic Life and
n R re i n
Fish Consumption
Primary
R r a i n
Supporting
Monitored
81.1 mi
0
8.0 ac
All Waters
81.1 mi
0
8.0 ac
Impaired
Monitored
17.6 mi
63.2 mi
0
All Waters
17.6 mi
361.5 mi
8 ac
0
Not Rated
Monitored
17.9 mi
0
0
No Data
N/A
244.9 mi
8 ac
0
5.3 mi
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Table 42 (continued)
Aquatic Life and
Fish Consumption
Primary
e S Rating
n a Recreation
Recreation
Total
Monitored
116.6 mi
63.2 mi
8.0 ac
All Waters
361.5 mi
361.5 mi
5.3 mi
8.0 ac
8.0 ac
8.0 ac
Percent Monitored
32.3% mi
18% mi
0% mi
0% ac
0% ac
100% ac
NOTE: All waters include monitored, evaluated and waters that were not assessed.
Source: 2002 Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
Recommendations
Neuse River. The Neuse River (63.2 miles) from the City of Goldsboro water supply intake
to the subbasin boundary of 03-04-05 and 03-04-08 is currently impaired in the fish consumption
use support category. However, the Neuse River (63 miles) in subbasin 03-04-05 is currently
supporting aquatic life and secondary recreation. DWQ wil continue to monitor fish tissue in the
Neuse River Basin to access changes in levels and to evaluate levels of other contaminants in fish
tissue. In order to maintain the historically Good bioclassification in this segment of the Neuse
River, DWQ recommends continued improvements to the WWTPs and consideration of water
quality impacts during development and other intensive land uses.
d. Subbasin 03-04-08 (Neuse River Basin
Population growth in this subbasin is
concentrated around New Bern. Population density
is also highest around New Bern. Land use in most
of the subbasin is agriculture with many channelized
areas in the Core Creek watershed. There are
2,893 acres of managed public lands in this
subbasin. The largest areas are an easement
owned by the North American Land Trust and
Turkey Quarter Island owned by the North Carolina
Coastal Land Trust.
There are three NPDES wastewater
discharge permits in this subbasin with a total
permitted flow of 32.4 MGD. The largest is
Weyerhauser New Bern Mill (32 MGD). There are
also 14 registered animal operations in this
subbasin.
Subbasin 03-04-08
Land and Water Area
Total area: 231 miZ
Land Area: 229 miZ
Water area: 2 miZ
Population Statistics
2000 Est. Population:
11,097 people
Population Density:
48 persons/sq.mi.
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
67.3%
Surface Water:
1.2%
Urban:
3.9%
Cultivated Crop:
26.3%
Pasture/Managed
Herbaceous:
1.2%
Counties
Craven, Jones, and Pitt
Municipalities
Cove City and New Bern
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During the Water Quality plan development, there were two (2) benthic macroinvertebrate
community sites sampled, one (1) special study area sampled, and data collected from six (6)
ambient monitoring stations. The results of those monitoring efforts are included in Table 43.
Table 43. Subbasin 03-04-08
Summary of Use Support Ratings by Use Support Category
Use Support Rating
Basis
Aquatic Life and
S e onda Recreation
Fish Consum tion
Supporting
Monitored
22.3 mi
0
All Waters
22.3 mi
0
Impaired
Monitored
15.4 mi
426.5 ac
0
All Waters
15.4 mi
426.5 ac
129.8 mi
426.5 ac
Not Rated
Monitored
11.6 mi
0
No Data
N/A
80.3 mi
0
Total
Monitored
49.4 mi
426.5 ac
0
All Waters
129.8 mi
426.5 ac
129.8 mi
426.5 ac
Percent Monitored
38% mi
100% ac
0%
NOTE: All waters include monitored, evaluated and waters that were not assessed.
Source: 2002 Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
Recommendations
Core Creek. Core Creek is currently impaired from Cove City to the Neuse River because
of a Fair bioclassification. Low dissolved oxygen and high conductivity have been observed at the
sampling site during low flow conditions. DWQ will continue to monitor Core Creek to evaluate
impacts from nonpoint sources in the watershed. As part of the 303(d) list approach, DWQ will
begin the process of identifying problem parameters that may be causing biological impairment in
Core Creek. Because of the presence of significant natural areas, important fisheries habitat, and
the noted water quality impairment, Core Creek is a NCWRP targeted local watershed.
Neuse River. The eastern portion of the Neuse River (426 acres) in this subbasin is
currently impaired; refer to Section V(B)(3)(0.
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e. Subbasin 03-04-09 (Neuse River Basin)
Population growth in the subbasin is
concentrated around Greenville and Ayden in the
northern portion of the subbasin and Vanceboro in
the southern portion. Population density is highest
around Ayden. Overall development is not as
intensive as in the northern subbasins. Land use in
the subbasin is mostly agriculture with patchy
forested areas. There are 43 acres of managed
public lands in this subbasin associated with a small
US Fish and Wildlife permanent easement on
Creeping Swamp.
There are three NPDES wastewater
discharge permits in this subbasin with a total
permitted flow of 0.25 MGD. There is also one
individual NPDES stormwater permit in the
subbasin. In addition, there are 30 registered
animal operations in this subbasin.
During the Water Quality plan development,
there were four (4) benthic macroinvertebrate
community sites sampled, two (2) special study areas sampled, and data collected from three (3)
ambient monitoring stations. The results of those monitoring efforts are included in Table 44.
Subbasin 03-04-09
Land and Water Area
Total area: 333 miz
Land Area: 333 mil
Water area: 0 mi,
Population Statistics
2000 Est. Population:
39,456 people
Population Density:
119 persons/sq.mi.
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
72.9%
Water:
0.3%
Urban:
3.1%
Cultivated Crop:
22.7%
Pasture/Managed
Herbaceous:
1.0%
Counties
Beaufort, Craven, and Pitt
Municipalities
Greenville, Winterville, Vanceboro, and Ayden
Table 44. Subbasin 03-04-09
Summary of Use Support Ratings by Use Support Category
Use Support Rating
Basis
Aquatic Life and
I SecondqrLRecreation
Fish Consumption
Supporting
Monitored
0
0
All Waters
0
0
Impaired
Monitored
35.3 mi
0
All Waters
35.3 mi
156.8 mi
Not Rated
Monitored
16.7 mi
0
No Data
N/A
104.8 mi
0
Total
Monitored
52 mi.
0
All Waters
156.8 mi
156.8 mi
Percent Monitored
33% mi
0%
NOTE: All waters include monitored, evaluated and waters that were not assessed.
Source: 2002 Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
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Recommendations
Clayroot Swamp, In 1998, Clayroot Swamp was not supporting from the source to Swift
Creek. Clayroot Swamp (12.9 miles) is currently impaired because of Poor and Fair
bioclassifications. Habitat degradation is the most likely cause of impairment. DWQ will continue
to monitor Clayroot Swamp. As part of the 303(d) list approach, DWQ will begin the process of
identifying problem parameters that may be causing biological impairment in Clayroot Swamp.
Creeping Swamp. In 1998, Creeping Swamp was not supporting from the source to
Clayroot Swamp. Creeping Swamp is not currently rated. Low pH and conductivity indicate that
the stream is not as disturbed as nearby channelized streams. The watershed is mostly
undisturbed swamp waters. Several benthic macroinvertebrates were collected in Creeping Swamp
that were not collected in adjacent Clayroot Swamp. DWQ will continue monitoring Creeping
Swamp. Creeping Swamp is one of the few large non-channelized areas in the eastern part of the
state and may serve as a reference reach.
Swift Creek. In 1998, Swift Creek was not supporting from the source to Palmetto Swamp
and partially supporting from Palmetto Swamp to the Neuse River. Swift Creek (22.4 miles) is
currently impaired from Clayroot Swamp to the Neuse River because of a Fair bioclassification.
Habitat degradation is the most likely cause of impairment. There were few pools and silty
substance was noted at the sample site. There are large amounts of agricultural land in the upper
Swift Creek watershed, and much of the creek has been channelized. DWQ will resample Swift
Creek during a more normal flow year to determine if high flows during the 2000 sampling affected
bioclassification. As part of the 303(d) list approach, DWQ will begin the process of identifying
problem parameters that may be causing biological impairment in Swift Creek. Because upper
Swift Creek watershed is in agricultural land use, it is recommended that the Division of Soil and
Water Conservation evaluate the potential for implementation of appropriate BMPs to reduce
nutrient and sediment loading.
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f. Subbasin 03-04-10 (Neuse River Basin)
Population growth in the subbasin is
concentrated around New Bern at the head of the
estuary and Havelock on the south side of the
estuary. Population density is highest near New
Bern and Havelock. Land use in the subbasin is
mostly forest and agriculture. There are 43,378
acres of managed public lands in this subbasin,
mostly associated with the Croatan National Forest.
There are 19 NPDES wastewater discharge
permits in this subbasin with a total permitted flow
of 11.2 MGD. The largest are Havelock WWTP (1.9
MGD) and New Bern WWTP (4.7 MGD). There is
also one individual NPDES stormwater permit in the
subbasin. In addition, there are three registered
animal operations in this subbasin.
During the Water Quality plan development,
there were three (3) benthic macroinvertebrate
communi sites cam led six (A) In to lankton
Subbasin 03-04-10
Land and Water Area
Total area: 402 miZ
Land Area: 519 mi'
Water area: 183 mi'
Population Statistics
2000 Est, Population:
77,504 people
Population Density:
110 persons/sq.mi.
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
56.2%
Surface Water:
26.1%
Urban:
6.3%
Cultivated Crop:
10.5%
Pasture/Managed
Herbaceous:
0.90/0
L—Ne—wBe—rnand
aven, and Pamlico
s
Havelock
tY p I p Y P
Table 45. Subbasin 03-04-10
Summary of Use Support Ratings by Use Support Category
Aquatic Life and
Use Support
Secondary
Fish
Primary
Shellfish
Rating
Basis
Recreation
Consum tion
Recreation
Harvestin
Supporting
Monitored
10.2 mi
67,650 ac
0
97,123.7 ac
76,329.77 ac
All Waters
10.2 mi
67,650 ac
0
97,123.7 ac
76,329.77 ac
Impaired
Monitored
3.6 mi
31,340.8 ac
0
0
3,267.9 ac
All Waters
199.6 mi
3.6 mi
31,340.8 ac
114,410.1 ac
0
3,267.9 ac
Not Rated
Monitored
12.7 mi
0
0
0
69.1 ac
No Data
N/A
187.0 mi
0
13.8 mi
0
15,350.3 ac
9,235.3 ac
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Table 45 (continued)
Aquatic Life and
Use Support
Secondary
Fish
Primary
Shellfish
Ratin
Basis
Recreation
Consum tion
Recreation
Harvestin
Total
Monitored
12.7 mi
0
13.8 mi
99,059.3 ac
97,123.7 ac
79,382.4 ac
All Waters
199.6 mi
199.6 mi
13.8 mi
13.8 mi
114,410.1 ac
114,410.1 ac
106,359.2 ac
79,382.4 ac
Percent
6.0% mi
0%
100% mi
Monitored
86.5% ac
91% ac
100% ac
NOTE: All waters include monitored, evaluated and waters that were not assessed.
Source: 2002 Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
Recommendations
Neuse RiverandTrent River Estuaries. The Neuse River (30,330.0 acres plus 1,009.9 acres
of the Trent River) is currently impaired from Streets Ferry to Minnesott Beach. Thirteen ambient
monitoring stations have been established in this segment of the Neuse River. The Neuse Rapid
Response Team, based in New Bern, has also been established to quickly investigate algal blooms
and fish kills. Four phytoplankton monitoring stations have been established in this segment as
well. Algal biovolumes have been in excess of 5,000 mm3/m3. Bottom dissolved oxygen has
regularly been below 5mg/I, although it is not known to what extent this is driven by nutrient
loading from point and nonpoint sources. Point source wastewater discharges in the Lower Neuse
Basin Association have reported a 48% reduction in total nitrogen in discharges over the past four
years. While this reduction of nutrient loading to the Neuse River is significant, nonpoint source
management strategies are just getting underway. There have not been significant changes in
nitrogen and phosphorus levels in this segment of the Neuse River. Because of the chronic
overloading of nutrients into this segment of the Neuse River, there is much recycling of nutrients
in the estuary, and it may be some time before current reduction in nutrient loading will be realized
in terms of improved water quality. Continued monitoring and implementation of the Neuse River
NSW strategy, as well as implementation of the Neuse total nitrogen TMDL, are recommended.
Because of the complex nature of estuarine waters, longer periods of data collection and
monitoring of management strategies will be needed before water quality goals are met.
Clubfoot Creek. Clubfoot Creek and tributaries (747.2 ac) are currently impaired. These
areas are prohibited or conditionally approved -closed because of bacteria levels that do not meet
approved area criteria. Clear -cutting of the Clubfoot Creek watershed has been noted. There is
also a large amount of agricultural land use in the watershed. DEH SS will continue to monitor
bacteriological water quality in these waters.
Slocum Creek. The area of Slocum Creek adjacent to Cherry Point has been exposed to jet
fuel spills over years of fueling operations at the base. The site is currently a Superfund site.
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There is also an accumulation of water treatment alum sludge from past operations. DWQ
recommends not disturbing the sludge until such time as it can safely be removed and disposed
of.
g. Subbasin 03-04-11 (Neuse River Basin)
Population growth in the subbasin is
concentrated to the west of New Bern. Population
density is highest south of New Bern. Land use in
the subbasin is mostly forest and agriculture.
There are 38,316 acres of managed public lands in
this subbasin, mostly associated with the Croatan
National Forest and the Hoffman State Forest.
There are three NPDES wastewater
discharge permits in this subbasin with a total
permitted flow of 0.4 MGD. There are also 64
registered animal operations in this subbasin.
During the Water Quality Plan development
process, there were eight (8) benthic
macroinvertebrate community sites sampled, three
(3) fish community sites sampled, and data was
collected from three (3) ambient monitoring
stations. The results of those monitoring efforts
are included in Table 46.
Subbasin 03-04-11
Land and Water Area
Total area: 444 mi'
Land Area: 443 mi'
Water area: i mil
Population Statistics
2000 Est. Population:
15,914 people
Population Density:
36 persons/sq.mi.
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
70.1%
Surface Water:
0.3%
Urban:
1.5%
Cultivated Crop:
24.7%
Pasture/Managed
Herbaceous:
2.4%
Counties
Craven, Jones, Lenoir, and Onslow
Municipalities
Trenton and River Bend
Table 46. Subbasin 03-04-11
Summary of Use Support Ratings by Use Support Category
Aquatic Life and
FFish
_UaQ_$u= Rating
Basis
nd Recreation
Consumftion
Primary Recroi n
Supporting
Monitored
0
0
0 mi
252.7 ac
All Waters
0
0
0 mi
252.7 ac
Impaired
Monitored
0
0
0
All Waters
0
295.8 mi
0
252.7 ac
Not Rated
Monitored
120.0 mi
0
0
252.7 ac
No Data
N/A
178.8 mi
0
1.2 mi
0 ac
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Table 46 (continued)
Aquatic Life and
Ra in
B i
n R cr i n
Fi h n i m n
Prim R r i n
Total
Monitored
120.0 mi
0
0 mi
252.7 ac
252.7 ac
All Waters
295.8 mi
295.8 mi
1.2 mi
252.7 ac
252.7 ac
252.7 ac
Percent Monitored
40.5% mi
0%
0% mi
100% ac
100% ac
NOTE: All waters include monitored, evaluated and waters that were not assessed.
Source: 2002 Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
Recommendations
Trent River, In 1998, the Trent River was partially supporting from the source to the Neuse
River. The Trent River is currently not rated from the confluence with Tuckahoe Creek to the
subbasin boundary. There are many animal operations above the site and algal growths were
noted. The site is under stress and hurricane damage was also noted. Lower summer flows may
be due to increases in agriculture water use. DWQ will investigate the potential for low flows to
impact biological communities in the Trent River. Unusually low flows have prevented DWQ staff
from resampling the Trent River. DWQ will continue to monitor the Trent River.
C. ANALYSIS OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Introduction
This section of the plan will aim to address existing land use throughout the county, and provide
some analysis of existing issues and problems related to current development trends. The Division
of Coastal Management Land Use Plan Guidelines (15A NCAC 713.0207) require that existing land
uses and water uses be mapped. The land and water use maps in conjunction with the Land
Suitability Map, page 112, should be utilized as working documents and serve as a basis for the
development of the future land use map(s). Specifically, this plan should address the following:
■ Significant land use compatibility problems;
■ Significant water use compatibility problems including those identified in any water
supply plan appendix and those identified in the applicable Division of Water Quality
basinwide plan;
■ Significant problems that have resulted from unplanned development and that have
implications for future land use, water use, or water quality;
■ Significant water quality conditions and the connection between land use and water
quality.
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■ An identification of areas experiencing or likely to experience changes in
predominant land uses, including agricultural and forestry land being converted to
other uses and previously undeveloped shoreline areas where development is now
occurring;
2. Existing Land Use in Craven County
In order to address future development within the County, it is necessary to establish a snapshot
of what portions of land are currently developed or undeveloped. Conducting a land use survey
allows for a review of existing land use patterns. This survey will assist in identifying land use
patterns and trends that exist throughout Craven County. This process will serve two main
purposes: identifying key conflicts in land use and addressing the issue of water quality in relation
to existing land use. This review will provide a solid foundation for decisions regarding future land
use and policy development later in the document.
Existing land use within Craven County has been broken down into two separate discussions. Land
use for the unincorporated parts of the County, and land use within the participating municipalities:
Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro.
Land uses for the unincorporated portions of Craven County were mapped based on two primary
data sets. These included land use maps compiled in previous CAMA land use plans in conjunction
with aerial photographs that were taken subsequent to Hurricane Isabel by the North Carolina
Flood Mapping Program. Map 13 provides the boundaries of the existing land use categories
discussed below. Table 47 provides a summary of land use acreage for these districts.
Table 47. Unincorporated Craven County
Existing Land Use
Existing Land Use
Acres
% of Total
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
281,112.65
70.20%
Commercial
3,160.99
0.79%
Industrial
2,365.94
0.56%
Government and Institutional*
77,056.61
19.24%
Recreational
1,095.43
0.27%
Single -Family Residential
16,569.09
4.14%
Multi -Family Residential
68.11
0.02%
Mobile Home
2,744.81
0.69%
Utility
1,077.70
0.27%
Vacant
15,177.93
3.79%
Total
400,429.25
100.00%
*Includes the Croatan Forest.
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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MAP 13
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Existinq Land Use
Legend
Major Roads
NC County Boundaries
Non -Participating Planning Jurisdictions
Participating Municipalities
Cove City (see map 13A)
Dover (see map 13B)
Vanceboro (see map 13C)
Existing Land Use
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Government and Institutional
Recreational
Single -Family Residential
Multi -Family Residential
Mobile Home
utility
Vacant
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Agricultural/Low Density Residential. This land use category includes large tracts of land
that are utilized for farming and/or farm related activities, including some low -density residential
use. Agriculture is an important part of the economy within Craven County, and this is reflected
through the land use map, in that 67.6% of acreage within the County is utilized for agricultural
activities. A majority of the agricultural land falls within the northern portion of the County, where
there is an abundance of land better suited for these activities.
Commercial. The majority of the unincorporated county's commercial land uses are located
along or adjacent to the major traffic routes: US Highway 17 and 70, and some secondary roads.
Most development in these areas have been strip commercialization occurring in a narrow corridor
along the highways. As in most rural counties, there are small variety and grocery stores scattered
throughout the County in nodes at crossroads. These scattered commercial uses have normally
not been a problem and provide retail services to a scattered rural population.
Industrial. Only 0.6% of land in the unincorporated County is used for industrial purposes.
The County owns an industrial park adjacent to the US 70/SR 1225 interchange and a second
industrial park located in Havelock. The largest single industrial land use in Craven County is the
Weyerhauser Company plant located on NC 43 at the Neuse River. The plant produces bleached
kraft pulp. As a result of the plant's production, there is tremendous logging truck traffic
throughout the County, especially on NC 43. The Weyerhauser plant is situated in an isolated
location. The company has been a "good neighbor" and an extremely important part of the
County's industrial base. The County's remaining industrial uses are primarily located in New Bern,
Havelock, and Vanceboro. The lack of a County sewer system will be a hindrance to major
industrial development outside of urbanized areas or the Craven County Industrial Park. In
addition, poor soil conditions will restrict the choices available for the location of new industries in
the County.
Government and Institutional. This land use district accounts for 22.1% of land use and
includes governmental facilities and protected lands. The majority of this designation is located
in the southern portion of the County but are also in scattered locations around the County. The
largest institutional land use is the Croatan Forest, which contains 54,404.9 acres (portion located
in Craven County).
Residential. The residential land use category for unincorporated portions of the County
comprises 4.0% of land use. Residential development exists throughout the County. 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 east of the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. However,
its principal purpose is sound attenuation and not land use control. The County also adopted a
zoning and height control ordinance for the area around the Craven County Regional Airport.
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. The County is vigorously
developing a County -wide water system. Because of poor soil conditions, both residential and non -
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residential land uses will increasingly located in areas which have water service. Thus problems
resulting from conflicting land uses may be expected to increase.
Multi -family residential land use comprises 0.02% of land use. While multi -family
development has increased somewhat since the 1980s, it is not a significant land use. Without
zoning, it is difficult to track or control the locations of multi -family units. Mobile homes comprise
0.7% of land use. The County enforces a mobile home park ordinance which controls the design
and construction of mobile home parks but does not regulate location. It is estimated in the 2000
Census that there were approximately 6,354 mobile homes in the County, 18.6% of residences.
Recreational. This land use comprises 0.23% of land use, and are in scattered locations
throughout the County. Refer to Section V.D.11, Recreation.
Utility. This land use category accounts for 0.3% of land use and is intended to identify
properties occupied by utility and/or infrastructure facilities. Examples of these facilities include:
elevated storage tanks, treatment plants, and pump stations.
Vacant. This category makes up less than 4% of land use and is scattered around the
County.
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3. Existing Land Use in the Participating Municipalities
a. Cove City
The Agricultural land use designation is the largest land use at 33% followed by the Vacant
designation with 26.5% and the Single -Family Residential designation with 26% of land use.
Agricultural land uses are on large parcels generally located in the outer sections of the corporate
limits. Vacant land is scattered around town in small parcels near the core and larger parcels in
the outer areas. Single-family residential land uses are primarily located along or adjacent to
Sunset Boulevard and along other transportation routes into town. Mobile Homes make up 7.9%
of land uses in Cove City and are primarily located along Main Street, Brown Avenue, and Harris
Street. Government and Institutional land uses make up 3.3% of land uses and Commercial land
uses comprise 3.1% of land uses. Government and Institutional land uses are scattered around
town with commercial uses located primarily along Sunset Boulevard. There is one Utility land use
designation which is located on Sunset Boulevard. There are no Industrial, Multi -family, or
Recreational land uses within Cove City. Map 13A depicts land use in Cove City. Table 48 provides
a summary of the land use acreage.
Table 48. Town of Cove City
Existing Land Use
Existing Land Use
Parcels
Acres
% of Total
Agricultural
26
124.0
33.00%
Commercial
15
11.7
3.11%
Industrial
0
0.0
0.00%
Multi -Family
0
0.0
0.00%
Mobile Home
24
29.7
7.90%
Government and Institutional
21
12.4
3.30%
Recreational
0
0.0
0.00%
Single -Family Residential
157
97.9
26.05%
Utility
1
0.3
0.08%
Vacant
86
99.8
26.56%
Vacant -Water
0
0.0
0.00%
Total
330
375.8
100.00%
Right-of-way
9
43.2
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Legend
OCove City Corporate Limits
Roads
Cove City Existing Land Use
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
Commercial
Mobile Home
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single Family Residential
utility
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b. Dover
The Agricultural land use designation is by far the largest land use in Dover and comprises
68.5% of the town. This land use is located on very large parcels along Railroad Street, Kornegay
Street, and Old Dover Road. Single-family residential land uses comprise 17% of land use and are
located in the town's core. The Vacant designation makes up 8.2% of land use and is scattered
around on small to medium sized lots. Government and Institutional land uses make up 2.80/0 of
land uses and Mobile Homes comprise 2.1% of land uses. Government and Institutional uses are
located in the central and western portions of town. Mobile homes in Dover are primarily scattered
around the town's core. Commercial uses occur in 1.3% of the town and those uses are located
in nodes on the west and east sides of town and scattered along Old US Highway 70. There are
two parcels with a Utility land use designation. Those parcels are located adjacent to Old US
Highway 70 in the northern portion of town. There are no Industrial, Multi -family, or Recreational
land uses within Dover. Map 13B depicts land use in Dover. Table 49 provides a summary of the
land use acreage.
Table 49. Town of Dover
Existing Land Use
Existing Land Use
Parcels
Acres
% of Total
Agricultural
44
379.9
68.54%
Commercial
10
7.4
1.34%
Industrial
0
0.0
0.00%
Multi -Family
0
0.0
0.00%
Mobile Home
24
11.6
2.09%
Government and Institutional
14
15.4
2.78%
Recreational
0
0.0
0.00%
Single -Family Residential
170
94.3
17.01%
Utility
2
0.1
0.02%
Vacant
85
45.6
8.23%
Vacant -Water
0
0.0
0.00%
Tota 1
349
554.3
100.00%
Right-of-way
3
55.9
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Mobile Home
Government and Institutional
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C. Vanceboro
The Agricultural land use designation is the largest land use in Vanceboro and comprises
49.5% of the town. This land use is located on very large parcels on the south side of town. The
second largest land use is Single -Family Residential comprising 16.4% of land use and these land
uses are located on primary and secondary roads around the town's core. The Vacant designation
makes up 14.2% of land use and is located on a few large parcels on the northern side of town
and scattered around the town's core on small to medium sized lots. Commercial uses comprise
8.3% of land uses and are located in an area between the merge of NC Highway 43 and Main
Street and in other areas along and adjacent to Main Street. Government and Institutional land
uses make up 7.6% of land uses and Mobile Homes comprise 3.9% of land uses. Government and
Institutional uses are scattered around the town's core, but are primarily located on the east side
of town. Mobile Homes in Vanceboro are primarily located south of Main Street and in the
northeast portion of town. There is one parcel with a Utility land use designation. That parcel is
located on Main Street in the center of town. There are no Industrial, Multi -family, or Recreational
land uses within Vanceboro. Map 13C depicts land use in Vanceboro. Table 50 provides a
summary of the land use acreage.
Table 50. Town of Vanceboro
Existing Land Use
Existing Land Use
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Multi -Family
Mobile Home
Government and Institutional
Recreational
Single -Family Residential
Utility
Vacant
Vacant -Water
Total
Right-of-way
Parcels Acres % of Total
26
517.5
49.50%
72
86.7
8.29%
0
0.0
0.00%
0
0.0
0.00%
32
41.2
3.94%
32
79.7
7.62%
0
0.0
0.00%
286
171.7
16.42%
1
0.7
0.07%
193
148.0
14.16%
0
0.0
0.00%
642
1,045.5
100.00%
18
77.8
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Legend
OVanceboro Corporate Limits
/\/ Roads
Vanceboro Exisitng Land
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
Commercial
Mobile Home
Government and Institutional
Single Family Residential
utility
Vacant
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4. Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Areas
Fifty individual properties and four historic districts are listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. All are found in or near New Bern and include many private residences, schools, churches,
the Masonic Temple and Theater, and the Municipal Building. A Multiple Property Listing project
resulted in the nomination of five African -American churches in 1997. A complete listing of the
National Register sites is provided in Table 51.
Table 51. Craven County
National Register of Historic Places
Resource Name
Location Listed
Attmore-Oliver House
New Bern
1/20/1972
Barber, J.T., School
New Bern
12/20/2006
Baxter Clock
New Bern
7/2/1973
Bellair
New Bern
8/25/1972
Blades House
New Bern
1/14/1972
Bryan House and Office
New Bern
3/24/1972
Cedar Grove Cemetery
New Bern
12/5/1972
Cedar Street Recreation Center
New Bern
8/21/2003
Centenary Methodist Church
New Bern
9/11/1972
Central Elementary School
New Bern
1/20/1972
Christ Episcopal Church and Parish House
New Bern
4/13/1973
Clear Springs Plantation
Jasper
3/14/1973
Coor-Bishop House
New Bern
11/9/1972
Coor-Gaston House
New Bern
2/1/1972
DeGraffenried Park Historic District
New Bern
8/9/2006
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
New Bern
6/30/1997
First Baptist Church
New Bern
3/24/1972
First Church of Christ, Scientist
New Bern
10/2/1973
First Missionary Baptist Church
New Bern
6/30/1997
First Presbyterian Church and Churchyard
New Bern
2/1/1972
Ghent Historic District
New Bern
3/17/1988
Gull Harbor
New Bern
8/14/1973
Harvey Mansion
New Bern
11/12/1971
Hawks House
New Bern
3/16/1972
Hollister, William, House
New Bern
6/30/1972
Jerkins, Thomas, House
New Bern
10/18/1972
Jerkins --Duffy House
New Bern
3/17/1988
Jones -Jarvis House
New Bern
4/11/1973
Mace, Ulysses S., House
New Bern
6/4/1973
Masonic Temple and Theater
New Bern
3/16/1972
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Table 51 (continued)
Mount Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
New Bern
3/1/2007
New Bern Battlefield Site
New Bern
10/19/2001
New Bern Historic District
New Bern
6/19/1973
New Bern Historic District (Boundary
New Bern
9/25/2003
Increase)
New Bern Municipal Building
New Bern
6/4/1973
New Bern National Cemetery
New Bern
1/31/1997
Rhem-Waldrop House
New Bern
10/18/1972
Riverside Historic District
New Bern
2/9/1988
Rue Chapel AME Church
New Bern
6/30/1997
Sloan, Dr. Earl S., House
Trent Woods
8/14/1986
Slover-Bradham House
New Bern
4/11/1973
Smallwood, Eli, House
New Bern
12/5/1972
Smith Jr., Isaac H., House
New Bern
9/14/2002
Smith, Benjamin, House
New Bern
4/13/1972
Smith -Whitford House
New Bern
4/13/1972
St. John's Missionary Baptist Church
New Bern
6/30/1997
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
New Bern
3/24/1972
St. Peter's AME Zion Church
New Bern
6/30/1997
Stanly, Edward R., House
New Bern
3/24/1972
Stanly, John Wright, House
New Bern
2/26/1970
Stevenson House
New Bern
8/26/1971
Taylor, Isaac, House
New Bern
12/27/1972
Tisdale -Jones House
New Bern
4/25/1972
York -Gordon House
New Bern
6/18/1973
NOTE: The majority of these sites are located within the jurisdiction of municipalities.
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.
D. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES/SERVICES
Map 14 provides the location of the following Craven County community facilities: Craven County
Regional Medical Center, the Craven County government complex, fire departments, public schools,
and the Sheriff's Department.
1. Transportation
The Craven County Regional Airport is a significant contributor to the overall quality of the region's
transportation system. The airport is an air carrier airport which provides direct access to the
national air transportation system. In addition, the airport can accommodate all aircraft normally
serving the private business community.
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MAP 14
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Craven County, North Carolina
Communitv Facilities
Legend
Major Roads
Waterlines
Participating Municipalities
Vanceboro
Cove City
Dover
Facility
County Administration Building
© CarolinaEast Medical Center
,AA Sheriff's Department
Public Schools
@) Fire Stations
County Owned & Operated Parks
® 1. Spring Garden Landing
® 2. Cowpen Landing
® 3. Creekside Park
4. Rocky Run Park
5. Brice's Creek Canoe Trail
® 6. West Craven Park (undeveloped)
® 7. Cove City Park (undeveloped)
® 8. Harlowe Community Park
® 9. Latham-Whitehurst Park
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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US Highways 17 and 70 and NC Highways 43, 55, and 118 are the major routes that traverse
Craven County. US Highway 17 is a north -south route and US Highway 70 is an east -west route.
Portions of both of these US Highway routes are four lanes to facilitate volumes of traffic. NC
Highway 55 enters the County from Lenoir County and heads southeast to New Bern. NC
Highways 43 and 118 enter the County from Pitt County and head south to Vanceboro with NC 43
eventually terminating in New Bern.
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) traffic survey maps indicate that the highest
2005 average daily traffic counts (AADT) occurred along US Highway 70. When compared to the
2003 AADT, the biggest increase (27.3%) occurred at a point on US Highway 17 west of New Bern
just south of Tuscarora. Increases also occurred at a point on US 70 just west of its intersection
with SR 1224 and at several points along US 70 in New Bern. However, many of the 2005 highest
traffic counts saw decreases along US 70 east of New Bern and in the Havelock area. The biggest
decrease occurred at a point just west of Havelock.
The region's highway transportation system has a significant positive economic impact. In 2008,
East Carolina University conducted a study of the economic impact on the eleven (11) eastern
North Carolina counties which it traverses. That study indicated the following. Using a
combination of federal and state revenues, North Carolina has provided funds for the development
of Highway 17. According to the NCDOT, a total of $2.4 billion has been allocated between 1989
and 2007 to cover construction, planning and design, acquisition of right-of-way and mitigation
costs.
The major findings of the study reveal that, on the average, investment on Highway 17 has
generated significant impacts. The short-term, quantifiable economic impacts include increasing
growth in output, earnings and employment as shown in Table 52.
Table 52. Economic Impacts of Investment on Highway 17
Impacts Direct Indirect Induced Total
Output (in millions) $1,504 $2,885 $1,114 $5,503
Earnings (in millions) $602 $304 $100 $1,006
Employment (#) 7,218 9,599 3,671 20,489
Source: U.S. Highway 17 and its Impact on the Economy of Eastern North Carolina, East Carolina University. May, 2008.
According to the NCDOT Division 2 2007-2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), there
are five (5) road projects scheduled for development. The TIP also lists twelve (12) bridge
replacements in the County. These improvements will be discussed in detail in the Future
Demands section of this plan.
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In 2005, an access management study was completed for US 70 from NC 42 east in Johnston
County to the Atlantic Beach Causeway in Morehead City. The study examined road operation and
safety concerns and resulted in the creation of an access management plan. Short term and long
term recommendations were made that will help reduce travel time and prevent severe crashes.
An access management handbook was also drafted that incorporates a model ordinance to assist
local governments with implementation of the recommendations. The ultimate goal of the "Super
70 Initiative" is to create a conceptual Freeway Master Plan that will outline engineering and land
use measures needed to create a US 70 freeway from I-95 to Morehead City. Participating counties
include: Craven, Wayne, Lenoir, Jones, and Carteret. Johnston County may eventually join the
initiative.
The US 70 Commission identified four (4) pilot projects for possible NCDOT funding, two of which
are in Craven County: Kornegay Street Interchange in Dover and Airport Road Compressed
Diamond in James City. The Kornegay Street Interchange project includes two median closures
and one grade separation. The Airport Road Compressed Diamond project includes four access
closures, three median closures, four slip ramps, and one grade separation.
2. Health Care
CarolinaEast Medical Center, the cornerstone of CarolinaEast Health System, is located in New Bern
and has been providing medical care to residents for more than 40 years. The Medical Center is
accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is a
participating hospital for the Eastern Regional Advisory Committee (ERAC). In the event of a major
natural or man-made disaster, the County Emergency Management Director may request activation
of the ERAC Medical Response Plan through NC Emergency Management (NCEM). The hospital
is staffed with over 200 physicians who are assisted by over 1,500 medical and support personnel.
The hospital offers a variety of medical and surgical services such as neurosurgical, intensive and
intermediate care, women's care, pediatric care, and cancer care. In addition to the Medical
Center, other components of CarolinaEast Health System include:
■ CarolinaEast Emergency Care
■ CarolinaEast Outpatient Care
■ CarolinaEast Heart Care
■ CarolinaEast Cancer Care
■ CarolinaEast Rehabilitation Hospital
■ CarolinaEast Primary Care
■ Crossroads Adult Mental Health
■ CarolinaEast Home Care
■ CarolinaEast Women's Care
Citizens of Craven County also have regional access to University Health Systems of Eastern North
Carolina located in Pitt County. University Health Systems includes Pitt County Memorial Hospital
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in Greenville, NC, community hospitals, physician practices, home health, and other independently
operated health services. University Health Systems is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine
at East Carolina University.
3. Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are provided throughout the County from eight (8) rescue
squads. CarolinaEast Medical Center is the base hospital for emergency calls. In 2006, emergency
medical service providers responded to 8,460 calls in Craven County. The City of Havelock reports
calls separately. The Havelock Fire/Rescue Squad responded to 1,500 calls in 2006. Following is
a list of the County's EMS providers:
Table 53. Craven County
EMS Providers
CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern
Vanceboro Rescue Squad, Vanceboro
Township 7 EMS, New Bern
Bridgeton EMS, Bridgeton
Source: ERAC Medical Response Plan.
4. Law Enforcement
Cove City Rescue Squad, Cove City
Ft. Barnwell Rescue Squad, Havelock
Havelock Fire/Rescue Squad, Havelock
New Bern/Craven County Rescue Squad, New Bern
Law enforcement is provided to the County by the Craven County Sheriff's Department. The
department is located at 411 Craven Street in New Bern. The department has four (4) divisions:
Administration, Communications, Jail, and School Resource Officers. The Administration Division
consists of the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Criminal Division Commander, Investigative Division
Commander, Civil Division Commander, Administrative Division Commander, six (6) Administrative
staff positions, and one (1) Chaplin/Administrative Assistant. The Communications Division has
nine (9) people on staff and dispatches law enforcement, fire, rescue, and animal control. The Jail
Division has 42 people on staff. The Jail is located at 411 Craven Street in New Bern and is
certified for 119 beds. The Department also has a 40-bed work release facility on Alligator Road.
The School Resource Officer Division has four (4) resource officers which are assigned to schools
that fall outside of municipal limits.
S. Fire Services
Craven County residents receive fire protection from 15 fire departments. Some departments have
more than one station, but they are considered to be under one department. Each fire department
is under contract with the County for mutual aide. Mutual aide occurs when the fire departments
that respond to a call ask for additional assistance by other departments. Table 54 provides a list
of those departments (and substation(s), if applicable), their location, and their ISO ratings.
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The Insurance Services Office (ISO) of North Carolina has a grading schedule for rural and
municipal fire protection. Individual communities are surveyed every nine to ten years, and the
grading process used considers the following: water supply 39%, fire department 39%, fire
communications 9%, and fire safety control 13%. A rating of 1 is the best possible, with the
lowest rating of 10 being assigned to areas with essentially no protection. The ratings have a
financial impact on property owners because fire insurance premiums depend on the grade or class
assigned by the ISO. The first number (and in some cases, the only number) in the sequence
represents the rating if a structure is within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant. The second number in
the sequence represents the rating if a structure is beyond 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant. A 9S
sequence is a five -mile rating, which means that the department can carry 1,500 gallons of water
on wheels, has 20 personnel, and meets certain minimum equipment requirements.
Table 54. Craven County
Fire Departments
Department Name Location ISO Rating
Tri-Community VFD (Rural) Main - 200 Saints Delight Church Road, New Bern 6/9
Substation - 408 Bridge Street, Bridgton
Substation - 651 Truitt Road, New Bern
Substation - 589 Broad Creek Road, New Bern
Little Swift Creek VFD (Rural)
Main - 4580 US Highway 17 North, Ernul
5/9
Substation - 2580 Aurora Road, Ernul
Substation - 761 Antioch Road, New Bern
Substation - 320 Macedonia Church Road, Ernul
Vanceboro RVFD (Rural)
Main - 102 First Avenue, Vanceboro
6/9
Substation - 4080 NC Highway 118, Vanceboro
Substation - 3475 River Road, Vanceboro
Substation - 201 Oak Grove Road, Vanceboro
No. 7 Township VFD (Rural)
Main - 1709 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern
6/9
Substation - 1815 Brices Creek Road, New Bern
Substation - 4530 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern
Township Six FD (Rural)
Main - 109 Carolina Pines Boulevard, New Bern
6/9
Substation - 313 US Highway 70 East, Havelock
Havelock FD (Municipal)
Main - 2 Governmental Avenue, Havelock
6
Harlowe VFD (Rural)
Main - 3930 NC Highway 101, Havelock
7
Substation - 5161 Adams Creek Road, Havelock
West of New Bern VFD (Rural)
Main - 900 Chelsea Road, New Bern
6/9
Substation - 108 Wanda Avenue, New Bern
Substation - 102 Industrial Drive, New Bern
Cove City VFD (Rural)
Main - 425 South Main Street, Cove City
6/9
Dover VFD (Municipal)
Main - 107 North Main Street, Dover
9
Fort Barnwell VFD (Rural)
Main - 9327 NC Highway 55 West, Dover
7/9
Substation - 102 William Pearce Road, Dover
No. 9 Township VFD (Rural)
Main - 3783 NC Highway 55 West, New Bern
7/9
Substation - 2431 Asbury Road, Cove City
Rhems VFD (Rural)
Main - 5860 Highway 17 South, New Bern
5/9
Substation - 25 Shoreline Drive, New Bern
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Table 54 (continued)
Department Name Location ISO Rating
New Bern FD (Municipal) Main - 1401 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern 4/9
Substation - 800 W. Thurman Road, New Bern
Substation - 3101 Elizabeth Avenue, New Bern
MCAS Cherry Point FD Main - Building 193 7" Street, Cherry Point
Station 2 - Building 192, Roosevelt Boulevard, Cherry Point
Station 3 - Building 2000, Jackson Drive, Cherry Point
*MCAS Cherry Point FD does not have an ISO rating because the department is federally regulated.
NOTE: Split ratings - the lowest number applies if the structure is within 5 miles of a firehouse and 1,000 feet of a fire
hydrant.
Source: Craven County Emergency Services Department.
6. Administration
The Craven County Administration Office is located at 406 Craven Street, New Bern. The County
operates under a Board of Commissioners -Manager form of government and has 595 full-time
employees. The following table provides a summary of the governmental departments and the
number of employees in each.
Table 55. Craven County
Administration
Department
# of employees
Department
# of employees
Social Services
183
CARTS (Transportation)
7
Health
136
Information Technology
7
Sheriff
69
Inspections
7
Jail
42
Recreation
7
Tax
24
Airport
6
Convention Center
12
Human Resources
5
Maintenance
12
Administration
4
Water
12
Elections
3
Communications
11
Emergency Services
3
Finance
10
Garage
3
Solid Waste
10
Economic Development
2
Planning
8
Soil Conservation
2
Register of Deeds
8
Veteran's Services
2
Source: Craven County Human Resources, as of 8/1/2007.
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7. Water System
According to the 2007 Water Supply Plan, Craven County provides potable water service to 2,387
residential, commercial, and industrial metered connections. A total population of 5,968 was
served. In emergencies, the County also provides treated water to Carteret County, Cove City,
First Craven, Havelock, and New Bern. The County's distribution system has 87 miles of system
lines. The system's finished water storage capacity is 0.60 million gallons. The system's current
treatment plant capacity is 0.72 million gallons per day. Craven County receives its water supply
from six (6) deep wells that draw water from the Black Creek Aquifer. The County's water lines
are delineated on Map 14, Community Facilities. Refer to Section VI.A.8 for information regarding
future demand. The locations of water supply watersheds or wellhead protection areas cannot be
disclosed due to public safety and Homeland Security concerns.
North Carolina General Statute [GS 143-355(L)] requires all units of local government that provide
or plan to provide public water supply service to prepare a Local Water Supply Plan and to update
that plan at least every five years. A local water supply plan is an assessment of a water system's
current and future water needs and its ability to meet those needs. Craven County's Local Water
Supply Plan has been updated and is currently under review by the Division of Water Resources.
The following tables provide summaries of the water use information from the 2007 plan.
Table 56. Craven County
Water System Average Daily Water Use by Month (MGD)
Month
Average Daily Usage (MGD)
Max. Day Use (MGD)
January
0.475
0.567
February
0.487
0.595
March
0.492
0.636
April
0.505
0.760
May
0.566
0.816
June
0.635
0.892
July
0.609
0.783
August
0.607
0.817
September
0.528
0.626
October
0.547
0.660
November
0.517
0.884
December
0.478
0.623
Source: 2007 Craven County Water Supply Plan.
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Table 57. Craven County
Water System Average Annual Daily Water Use by Type
Type of Use
Metered
Connections
Metered Average
Use (MGD)
Non -Metered
Connections
Non -Metered Estimated
Use (MGD)
Residential
2,279
0.362
0
0.000
Commercial
74
0.015
0
0.000
Industrial
8
0.028
0
0.000
Institutional
26
0.004
0
0.000
Source: 2007 Craven County Water Supply Plan.
8. Sewer System
First Craven Sanitary District does not provide sewer service and does not bill for any sewer service
which is provided in the District. Sewer service within the District is provided by the Town of
Bridgeton (approximately 250 accounts), the City of New Bern (approximately 100 accounts), and
individual private septic systems. According to the Craven County Health Department, there are
no areas with water quality or public health problems related to non -point source pollution.
9. Solid Waste
Craven County's solid waste management is provided by the Craven County Solid Waste
Department. Eight convenience centers are located within the county to provide for solid waste
collection.
The county's solid waste is disposed of at the Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
landfill which is located on Old U.S. Highway 70 west of Tuscarora-Rhems Road. It is estimated
that the landfill has 25 to 30 years of capacity remaining. Additional land adjacent to the existing
landfill should provide an additional 15 years of capacity. In 2008, the landfill was receiving a total
of 750 tons of solid waste per day from Craven, Pamlico, and Carteret Counties. Over the last 15
years, the facility has experienced a 4% per year growth rate.
10. Schools
The Craven County School System oversees all public schools providing service to Craven County
citizens. During the 2006-2007 school year, total enrollment in the County's public schools was
14,356 (excludes 59 Pre-K student enrollment). The following table provides a summary of the
schools that serve the county's school age children.
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Table 58. Craven County
Public Schools
School
Enrollment
Staff
Albert H. Bangert Elementary Grades K-5
437
61
Ben D. Quinn Elementary Grades PK-5
461
70
Bridgeton Elementary Grades K-5
504
62
Brinson Memorial Elementary Grades K-5
1,044
119
Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary
617
96
Grades PK-5
Graham Barden Elementary Grades K-5
328
54
J.T. Barber Elementary Grades PK-5
424
68
James W. Smith Elementary Grade K-5
577
79
Oaks Road Elementary Grades K-5
465
60
Roger Bell Elementary Grades K-5
506
61
Trent Park Elementary Grades K-5
372
55
W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary Grades K-5
479
58
Arthur Edwards Elementary Grades K-5
562
93
Grover C. Fields Middle Grades 6-8
602
72
H.J. McDonald Middle Grades 6-8
762
83
Havelock Middle Grades 6-8
481
56
Tucker Creek Middle Grades 6-8
554
58
West Craven Middle Grades 6-8
893
84
Craven Early College High
48
9
Havelock High Grades 9-12
1,105
117
New Bern High Grades 9-12
1,760
166
West Craven High Grades 9-12
1,039
119
Source: Craven County Schools.
Higher education is offered at Craven Community College (CCC). The college's two campuses are
located at 800 College Court in New Bern and 305 Cunningham Boulevard in Havelock. The college
is a public institution supported by tax dollars. Originally developed under the sponsorship of
Lenoir County Industrial Education Center (LCIEC), Craven Industrial Education (CIE) was created
by the NC General Assembly on July 1, 1965. CIE eventually became Craven County Technical
Institute on April 23, 1968 and Craven Community College in the mid 1970s.
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Craven Community College identifies its mission statement as follows:
Craven Community College, a public two-year college with an open-door admissions
policy, meets the diverse learning needs of our community through a variety of
delivery systems by providing:
■ Education, training and retraining for the workforce; basic skills and literacy
education; technical and college transfer programs.
■ Services to and partnership with business and industry to promote economic
development in a global environment.
■ Service to communities, organizations, and individuals to enrich the quality
of life.
Additionally, Craven Community College defines its vision as follows:
To continuously create and sustain a vibrant learning environment that:
■ Values, encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration, and service.
■ Empowers students, faculty and staff to strive for and be accountable for
personal and collective excellence.
■ Fosters and actively invites community engagement in a variety of
programs, services, and activities that:
Educates citizens of our county and region for fulfilling lives and
prosperous careers.
Enrich and strengthen the fabric of our community.
Craven Community College offers the following academic degree programs:
College Transfer
■ Associate in Arts
■ Associate in Fine Arts
■ Associate in Science
General Education
■ Associate in General Education
Health and Human Services
■ Basic Law Enforcement Training
■ Cosmetology
■ Criminal Justice Technology
■ Early Childhood
■ Medical Assisting
■ Nursing
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Industrial and Business Degrees
■ Accounting
■ Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
■ Auto Body Repair
■ Automotive Systems Technology
■ Aviation Systems Technology
■ Business Administration
■ Computer Engineering Technology
■ Computer Information Technology
■ Computer Programming
■ Electrical Engineering Technology
■ Electronics Engineering Technology
■ General Occupational Technology
■ Industrial Systems Technology
■ Information Systems Security
■ Machining Technology
■ Manufacturing Technology
■ Mechanical Engineering Technology
■ Medical Office Administration
■ Networking Technology
■ Office Systems Technology
■ Office Systems Technology - Legal
■ Web Technologies
■ Welding
CCC also offers the following combined degree college programs: 2+2 Engineering (CCC & NCSU),
Biotechnology (CCC & Pitt Community College), Wachovia Partnership East Coastal Consortium
(CCC & ECU).
East Carolina University (ECU) is also within commuting distance to County residents, located
approximately 15 miles north of Craven County. ECU is a major four-year doctoral/research
university, and is part of the University of North Carolina system.
11. Recreation
The Craven County Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and facilities for
County residents to enjoy. The department offers soccer camp, baton lessons, tennis lessons,
karate classes, and summer day camps for youth, as well as canoe and kayak paddle club, dog
obedience training classes, and tennis and golf lessons for adults throughout the County. The
following table provides a summary of the facilities.
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Table 59. Craven County
Park Locations and Amenities
Park
Amenities
Rocky Run
5.3 acres
1 picnic shelter
1 basketball court
1 basketgall goal
Playground equipment
1 practice field
Creekside Park
111 acres
4 full-size soccer fields (can be used for multi -field use)
4 youth baseball/softball fields
3 adult softball fields
1 full-size adult baseball field
1/4 mile paved walking trail
3 playgrounds
1 natural walking trail
1 bocce court
1 volleyball court
1 dock
1 canoe landing
3 picnic shelters
West Craven Park
90 acres
Cleared in April 2007; grading and development to begin in Fall
2007 to include the following components:
6 lighted tennis courts
Multipurpose field
4 lighted youth baseball/softball fields
1 restroom/concession building
Play area
Maintenance facility
Parking area
Cove City Park
30 acres
Playground
Parking area
Picnic shelter
Cowpen Landing
1.3 acres
1 boat ramp
1 picnic area
2 docks
Fishing pier
Brice's Creek Canoe Trail
12 miles
Small boat landing
Spring Garden Landing
3 acres
Small dock
3 boat ramps
Fishing pier
Picnic table
Harlowe Community Park
6 acres
Playground
Multipurpose field
Baseball field
Picnic table
Basketball court
Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
133 acres
Currently vacant; acquired in 2008; plans for amenities pending
Source: Craven County Recreation and Parks Department.
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12. Stormwater Management
a. Introduction
Precipitation that occurs as a result of a rainfall or snow melt event that does not permeate
into the soil, is not consumed by plants, or is evaporated into the air becomes stormwater.
Pollutants such as oil and grease, sediment, bacteria, and other toxic substances are added to this
water as it runs across impervious surfaces and thereby polluting our surface waters. In addition,
as the volume of stormwater increases, more flooding and erosion may occur.
b. Existing Drainage Problems
As discussed in the Natural Systems section of this plan, the County slopes to the southeast
and the Neuse and Trent Rivers are the primary drainage areas. Due to the size of the County,
it is difficult to pinpoint specific problem drainage areas. Drainage problems tend to occur in low
lying areas with poorly drained soil. In addition, flooding is a potential problem in approximately
42% of the County, according to current flood hazard data. Because of increasing density of
development, the US 70 corridor between New Bern and Havelock is experiencing stormwater
runoff/drainage problems. Much of this problem stems from a lack of coordination of stormwater
drainage systems for individual developments. In 2009, Craven County was considering zoning for
the US 70 corridor. In addition, stormwater runoff has contributed to shellfishing water closures
in Clubfoot and Long Creeks.
C. Water Quality
Seven subbasins are in Craven County: 03-03-07 in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin, 03-05-01
in the White Oak River Basin, and 03-04-05, 03-04-08, 03-04-09, 03-04-10, and 03-04-11 in the
Neuse River Basin. Table 60 summarizes impaired water within Craven County. All waters are
considered impaired for fish consumption. There are 20 NPDES wastewater discharge permits in
subbasin 03-03-07, five NPDES discharge permits in subbasin 03-05-01, nine discharge permits in
subbasin 03-04-05, three dischargers in subbasin 03-04-03, three dischargers in 03-04-09, 19
dischargers in subbasin 03-04-10, and three dischargers in subbasin 03-04-11.
Table 60. Craven County
Impaired Water
River Basin Subbasin Fish Consumption Aquatic Life Recreation
Tar -Pamlico River 03-03-07 All 369.9 freshwater acres/ 2.8 Est. ac
Basin 6,070.9 Est. ac
White Oak River Basin 03-05-01 All 792.6 saltwater acres None
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Table 60 (continued)
River Basin Subbasin
Fish Consumption
Aquatic Life
Recreation
Neuse River Basin 03-04-05
All
17.6 mi
None
03-04-08
All
15.4 mi/426.5 acres
15.4 mi/426.5 acres
03-04-09
All
35.3 mi
35.3 mi
03-04-10
All
31,340.8 acres
None
03-04-11
All
None
None
Source: 2004 Tar -Pamlico River Basinwide Water Quality Plan; 2007 draft White Oak River Basinwide Water Quality Plan;
2002 Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan.
d. EPA Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with NCDENR, has begun
implementation of Phase II of the Stormwater Management Plan. These policies apply to
municipalities with populations greater than 10,000 and with development densities of 4,000
housing units or greater. For municipalities that meet these parameters and operate an MS4,
submittal of a stormwater management plan is required. MS4s are defined as a publicly -owned
conveyance or system of conveyances designed or used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
MS4's are not combined with sewer and are not part of a publicly -owned treatment facility.
Municipally -owned MS4's can include counties, town, airports, federal properties, hospitals, schools,
etc. Small community MS4's are regulated if they discharge into impaired or sensitive US waters.
Based on the 1990 Census, Craven County is not required to meet the EPA Phase II Stormwater
Management Program regulations, but will be required to meet Coastal Stormwater Rules when
adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
Effective management of stormwater runoff offers a multitude of possible benefits that
include: protection of wetlands and aquatic eco-systems, improved quality of receding water
bodies, conservation of water resources, protection of public health through flood control, and
improved operation and hydraulic characteristics of streams receiving run-off; all of which can
cause higher peak flow rates that increase frequency and duration of bank full and sub -bank full
flows. Increased occurrences in downstream flooding can also be reduced by lowering base flood
levels, such as with traditional flood control methods that rely on the detention of the peak flows.
They are generally not targeted to the reduction of flooding and in many cases have exacerbated
the problems associated with changes in hydrology and hydraulics. The EPA recommends an
approach that integrates control of stormwater peak flows and the protection of natural channels
to sustain physical and chemical properties of aquatic life.
The EPA has developed guidelines for implementing the Phase II Stormwater Management
Program. The guidelines outline six (6) steps for development of Best Management Practices for
a stormwater management plan. Those six steps are as follows:
(i) Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
(ii) Public Involvement and Participation
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(iii) Elicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(iv) Construction Site and Stormwater Runoff Control
(v) Post -Construction Stormwater Management and New Development or
Redevelopment
(vi) Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
e. Coastal Stormwater Rules
Until recently NCDENR required that projects with land disturbance in excess of one acre
secure a stormwater management permit. These permits require retainage and treatment of runoff
generated by the proposed project. This permit must be in hand prior to the issuance of local
building permits.
In 2008, the NC Legislature adopted revised regulations that apply to all of the twenty
coastal CAMA-regulated counties. These rules are intended to increase stormwater management
standards throughout coastal areas, and in particular those sites within close proximity to
shellfishing (SA) waters.
The following summary defines what properties/projects within Tyrrell County/Town of
Columbia's planning jurisdiction will be subject to stormwater permitting under the newly adopted
coastal stormwater rules.
Properties located within 1/2 mile and draining to shellfishing (SA) waters:
Non -Residential Development will require a stormwater permit if:
The project requires a CAMA Major Permit
The project requires a Sedimentation & Erosion Control Permit (disturbs one acre or
greater)
The project adds more than 10,000 square feet of built upon area (BUA)
Residential Development will require a stormwater permit if:
The project requires a CAMA Major Permit
The project requires a Sedimentation & Erosion Control Permit (disturbs one acre or
greater)
The project disturbs less than one acre but meets the following criteria:
■ Project adds more than 10,000 square feet of BUA; and
■ Results in an overall site coverage over 12%.
Properties not located within 1/2 mile of defined SA waters:
Non -Residential Development will require a stormwater permit if:
The project requires a CAMA Major Permit
The project requires a Sedimentation & Erosion Control Permit (disturbs one acre or
greater)
The project adds more than 10,000 square feet of built upon area (BUA)
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Residential Development will require a stormwater permit if:
The project requires a CAMA Major Permit
The project requires a Sedimentation & Erosion Control Permit (disturbs one acre or
greater)
Additionally, the summary above outlines what projects are subject to the new coastal
stormwater requirements. The permitting requirements for the various development types outlined
above vary. In general, properties requiring a stormwater permit through NCDENR must meet the
following performance standard with respect to stormwater retainage and treatment: retain onsite
the first 1.5 inches of rainfall or the runoff generated by the 1 year 24 hour storm whichever is
greater. The proposed system must also treat this runoff for 85% of all total suspended solids
(TSS).
The county does not need to adopt any local ordinance requirements in order to establish
compliance with current state regulations. All current regulations are triggered by disturbance area
on a project -by -project basis. The county is currently requiring this through the project review
process, and will continue to do so.
f. North Carolina Shoreline Buffering
In August of 2000, the State of North Carolina developed a thirty (30) foot buffering rule
for all new development in the twenty coastal counties governed by the Coastal Area Management
Act (CAMA). This rule applies to all navigable waters, excluding the ocean, which has previously
established setback requirements. The development of this buffer does not restrict the
construction of water dependent structures, such as docks and boat ramps. The benefits of the
buffering include the following:
(i) Flood Control — by reducing the velocity and providing a collection area for
stormwater runoff and precipitation. Buffers encourage water infiltration into the
ground, rather than flooding low-lying areas.
(ii) Groundwater Recharge — buffers are also beneficial to recharging the ground water
supply and promoting ground water flow.
(iii) Soil Erosion Prevention — vegetated buffers stabilize the soil and reduce
sedimentation.
(iv) Conservation of Coastal Riparian Wildlife Habitats — these natural areas provide
breeding, nesting, and habitat, and protect wildlife from predication. Vegetated
buffers help increase the diversity of wildlife while providing site for foraging and
corridors for dispersal.
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E. LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS
A thorough analysis of all impediments to development, as well as existing community facilities,
has been completed in Sections V.B and V.D of this Plan. These same sections also analyzed
factors that attract development, such as the presence of transportation, water and waste disposal
capabilities. All of these variables factor into suitability for development for a specific piece of
property. In order to assess what effect the various man-made and environmental constraints will
have on development throughout Craven County, an overlay analysis was performed. This overlay
analysis is a GIS-based process geared toward evaluating the suitability of land for development.
The procedure is very similar to the practice developed by Ian McHarg, the Scottish urban designer,
in which geospatial data layers are referenced to each other in an effort to determine what portions
of a land mass appear to be the most favorable sites for a specific land use.
The overall process utilized Arcview GIS software with the Spatial Analyst extension along with data
layers provided by the North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCCGIA).
The analysis takes into consideration a number of factors, including natural systems constraints,
compatibility with existing land uses and development patterns, existing land use policies, and the
availability of community facilities. The end product of this analysis is a land suitability map that
shows underutilized land that is suited or not suited for development (see Map 15). This map can
be used as a foundation for the discussion and formation of county -wide land use policies and
should be compared to the Future Land Use Map to be developed in Section VI of this Plan.
Land suitability analysis involves the application of criteria to the landscape to assess where land
is most and least suitable for development of structures and infrastructure. A computer application
is not essential for this analysis, but greatly simplifies the process. There are eight key steps to
completing the overlay analysis:
(1) Define criteria for the analysis
(2) Define data needed
(3) Determine what GIS analysis operations should be performed
(4) Prepare the data
(5) Create a model
(6) Run the model
(7) Analyze results
(8) Refine model as needed
All of these steps have been completed, and as noted above, the end product is displayed on
Map 15. There were no additions or adjustments to the default layer sets and weighting factors
provided by the Division of Coastal Management to Craven County for the existing land suitability
analysis map. Prior to producing the map, data was compiled and each data layer in conjunction
with criteria was assigned a weight. Craven County was then divided into one -acre squares. Each
of these one -acre squares of land was given a score based on how that respective piece of
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property related to each data layer. The score for each data layer was multiplied against that given
layer's weight. The scores for each layer were added together to determine a suitability rating for
that one -acre square of property. The suitability rating falls into four primary categories: least
suitable, low suitability, medium suitability, and high suitability.
The following table summarizes all data layers used, including the criteria and weight assigned to
each layer.
Table 61. Land Suitability Analysis Criteria
Criteria and Rating
Least Low Medium High Assigned
Layer Name Suitable Suitability Suitability Suitability Weight
0 -2 1 +2
Coastal Wetlands Exclusion* Inside -- Outside --
Exceptional & Substantial Non- Exclusion* Inside -- Outside --
Coastal Wetlands
Estuarine Waters
Protected Lands
Storm Surge Areas
Soils (Septic Limitations)
Flood Zones
HQW/ORW Watersheds
Natural Heritage Areas
Hazardous Substance Disposal
Sites
NPDES Sites
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Discharge Points
Land Application Sites
Developed Land
Roads
Water Pipes
Sewer Pipes
Exclusion* Inside
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Exclusion* Inside
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Weighted --
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Outside 2
Weighted --
Severe
Moderate
Slight 2
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*Data layers that are slated as exclusion have a suitability of 0 or 1, meaning that if a specific one -acre piece of property
falls within one of these areas, it is automatically considered least suitable for development.
Source: NCCGIA and CAMA.
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MAP 15
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Craven County, North Carolina
Land Suitability Analysis
Legend
Major Roads
Non -Participating Planning Jurisdictions
Participating Municipalities
Vanceboro
Cove City
Dover
Suitability for Urban Development
Least Suitability
Low Suitability
Moderate Suitability
High Suitability
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Overall, land in Craven County is predominantly unsuitable for development due to the presence
of low-lying areas and wetlands. Table 62 below provides a summary of land suitability acreage
based on the results of the overlay analysis. The majority of the land within Craven County
determined to have a high suitability rating is located along major roadways, such as US Highway
17 and 70, and NC Highways 43 and 55.
Table 62. Craven County
Land Suitability Analysis, 2005
Acres % from Total
Least
241,151.8
52.0%
Low
57, 779.1
12.5 %
Moderate
85,230.7
18.4%
High
79,478.2
17.1 %
TOTAL
463,639.8
100.0%
Source: NCCGIA and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
F. REVIEW OF CURRENT PLANS, POLICIES, AND ORDINANCES
Craven County continues to maintain a "conservative" approach to land use planning and
regulations. The County supports planning through a full-time planning staff and active Planning
Board. However, minimum regulatory controls have been adopted. When possible, the County
relies on state and federal regulations to guide development. County -wide land use related zoning
and a minimum housing code have not been adopted. However, the County has adopted a
County -wide Off -Premise Sign Ordinance and land use zoning around the Craven Regional Airport.
The local controls which are in place are managed by the Board of Commissioners with the advice
of the Planning Board and County planning staff. The following provides a summary of the
County's land use related codes and ordinances.
1. 1996/1998 Craven County CAMA Land Use Plan
The 1996 Craven County Land Use Plan was prepared to satisfy the CAMA planning requirements
set forth in 15A NCAC 7B. The plan was amended in 1998 to respond to possible expansion of the
Cherry Point MCAS. The plan established policies addressing the areas of resource protection,
resource production and management, economic and community development, public participation
and storm hazard mitigation. The 1996 policies are supportive of 15A NCAC 7H minimum use
standards and do not exceed the state's minimum requirements. In addition to the establishment
of policies, the 1996 plan assessed existing land use related issues and forecast trends through a
ten-year planning period. The plan was updated as an addendum in 1998.
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2. Craven County Subdivision Ordinance
Craven County has a county -wide Subdivision Ordinance. The following defines the purpose of the
ordinance:
"The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish procedures and standards for the development
and subdivision of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the County of Craven; to provide
for the orderly growth and development of Craven County; for the coordination of streets
and highways within proposed subdivisions with existing or planned streets and highways
and with other public facilities; for the dedication or reservation of recreation areas serving
residents of the immediate neighborhood within the subdivision and of rights -of -way or
easements for street and utility purposes; and for the distribution of population and traffic
in a manner that will avoid congestion and overcrowding and will create conditions essential
to public health, safety, and the general welfare. This Ordinance is designed to further
facilitate adequate provision of water, sewerage, parks, schools, and playgrounds, and also
to facilitate the further subdivision of larger tracts into smaller parcels of land."
3. Mobile Home Parks Ordinance
The purpose of the Ordinance is to regulate and control the design and minimum standards of any
new planned mobile home park in order to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the
inhabitants of the County. A developer is required to submit a plat prepared by a registered
surveyor which meets minimum design standards defined by the Ordinance.
4. Marine Corps Air Station Zoning Ordinance
In 1989, the Craven County Board of Commissioners adopted the Marine Corps Air Station Zoning
Ordinance. The Ordinance's area of control is limited to an area east of the air station which is
impacted by noise from aircraft operating out of the air station. Sound attenuation is the primary
purpose of the Ordinance. Construction standards are established to require that soundproofing
measures be incorporated into new construction within the area regulated by the Ordinance.
5. NC State Building Code
Chapter 4 of the Craven County Code provides regulatory authority for enforcement of the state
building codes. The chapter is adopted pursuant to authority granted by Chapter 703 and NCGS
Section 153A-134. Specifically, the chapter provides for the following:
■ The location, design, materials, equipment, construction, reconstruction, alteration,
repair, maintenance, moving, demolition, removal, use and occupancy of every
building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building
or structure;
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■ The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of plumbing
systems consisting of house sewers, building drains, waste and vent systems, hot
and cold water supply systems, and all fixtures and appurtenances thereof;
■ The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of mechanical
systems consisting of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration
systems, fuel burning equipment, and appurtenances thereof;
■ The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of electrical
systems and appurtenances thereof;
■ The installation of insulation;
■ The construction of fences;
■ The location and use of satellite receiving dishes;
■ The number of houses.
Chapter 10 specifically adopts the following North Carolina State Codes: building, plumbing,
heating, and electrical. Inspection fees are established.
6. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Craven County has an active Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The Ordinance has the
following purpose and objectives:
"Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and
general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions
in specific areas by provisions designed to:
(1) Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property
due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in
erosion or in flood heights or velocities.
(2) Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such
uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction.
(3) Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural
protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters.
(4) Control filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may
increase erosion or flood damage.
(5) Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally
divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.
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Objectives. The objectives of this chapter are:
(1) To protect human life and health.
(2) To minimize expenditure of public money for costly food control projects.
(3) To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding
and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public.
(4) To minimize prolonged business interruptions.
(5) To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains,
electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in floodplains.
(6) To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development
of floodprone areas in such a manner as to minimize flood blight areas.
(7) To ensure that potential homebuyers are notified that property is in a flood area.
The County Building Inspector is designated as the administrator and penalties for violation of the
regulations are established. The FEMA flood insurance program is in effect throughout the County.
7. Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2000
This document was prepared with FEMA 404 funds. The purpose of the study was to assess the
risk factors affecting the County in the event of a hurricane or other major storm. Policies designed
to lessen the damaging effects of such a storm were adopted. Evacuation and rebuilding
procedures are included. The following are the plan's goals:
■ Reduce loss of life and personal injury from natural hazards.
■ Minimize the damage to public infrastructure resulting from natural hazards.
■ Manage future development so that vulnerability of private property to natural
hazards is reduced.
■ Expedite post disaster reconstruction.
■ Protect the fragile natural and scenic areas located along the Neuse River and its
tributaries.
8. Septic Tank Regulations
The County's septic tank regulations are administered by the County Health Department.
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9. 1987 Craven County Estuarine Shoreline and Beach Access Plan
In 1987, the Craven County Board of Commissioners adopted a shoreline and beach access plan.
The document defines shoreline access needs based on recommended state standards. The plan
should be updated.
10. Minor CAMA Development Permits
No construction shall be permitted which requires a Minor Development Permit in accordance with
NC General Statutes 113A-118 until the County has issued a Minor Development Permit in
accordance with the provisions of Article 7 or Chapter 113A of the NC General Statutes, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. The County's Building Inspector issues minor
permits.
NCGS 113A-118 defines a "minor development" (minor permit required) as any development other
than a "major development" (major permit required). A "major development" is defined as follows:
"A major development is any development which requires permission, licensing, approval,
certification or authorization in any form from the Environmental Management Commission,
the Department of Human Resources, the State Department of Economic and Community
Development, the State Department of Administration, the North Carolina Mining
Commission, the North Carolina Pesticides Board, the North Carolina Sedimentation Control
Board, or any federal agency or authority; or which occupies a land or water area in excess
of 20 acres; or which contemplates drilling for or excavating natural resources on land or
under water; or which occupies on a single parcel a structure or structures in excess of a
ground area of 60,000 square feet."
11. Water and Sewer Policies
Craven County aggressively pursues the policy that central water service should be provided to all
areas of the County as funds become available. Central sewer service is normally not available
outside of the municipal service areas. However, the County encourages developers to construct
small individual systems which may eventually be tied together.
Water and sewer districts are established by the County code. Those districts provide operational
authority for the provision of both water and sewer service. Each district operates independent
of Craven County management.
12. Off -Premise Sign Ordinance
In 2007, Craven County adopted an Off -Premise Sign Ordinance. The purpose of this Ordinance
is to regulate off -premise signs so as to promote traffic safety; safeguard public health and
comfort; facilitate police and fire protection; prevent adverse community appearance and
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overcrowding of land; and protect the character of the County. The regulations are designed to
permit the maximum legibility and effectiveness of signs while preventing their over -concentration,
improper placement, and excess height, bulk, and area.
13. Craven County Zoning and Height Control Ordinance
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish airport -related zoning and height control regulations
for certain areas of the County of Craven, North Carolina, and providing for the administration,
enforcement, and amendment thereof, in Accordance with the provisions of NC General Statutes
153A-340 through 153A-348. The Ordinance was adopted in 2006.
14. Effectiveness of the 1996/1998 Land Use Plan and Policies
The County's 1996/1998 CAMA Land Use Plan was certified on July 26, 1996, by the Coastal
Resources Commission with a 1998 addendum certified on July 23, 1999. The policies included in
the 1996 Land Use Plan and the 1998 Addendum supported enforcement of 15A NCAC 7H
minimum use standards. However, most of the policies were generally worded. The 1996/1998
Land Use Plan policies supported but did not exceed the requirements of the 15A NCAC 7H
minimum use standards for Areas of Environmental Concern.
The 1996/1998 CAMA Land Use Plan relied heavily on various state and federal programs for the
enforcement/implementation of the plan's recommendations. This was especially true within the
County's 15A NCAC 7H designated areas of concern. The notable exceptions to this have been the
County's adoption of a County -wide Off -Premise Sign Ordinance and land use zoning around the
Craven County Regional Airport.
The 1996/1998 CAMA Land Use Plan specifically expressed the County's intention to accomplish
the following objectives:
■ 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.
With the exception of controlling development along the US 70 corridor, the County has made
significant progress towards accomplishing these objectives. The County continues to consider
land use regulations in the US 70 corridor.
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SECTION VI. PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
A. FUTURE DEMANDS
1. Introduction
The NCAC 7B administrative guidelines specify requirements for future land needs. These include
the following:
■ To establish the need for land for residential structures, commercial uses and related
services, the population predictions shall be examined in relation to present and future
types of land development. Policies shall consider both past development densities and
patterns and the desired future density and type of development.
■ Consideration shall be given to new and expanded facilities which will be required by the
estimated population growth and the densities at which the land is to be developed.
Features such as landfills, road widenings, bridges, water and sewer, police and fire
protection, solid waste, and schools should be considered in order to meet the intent of this
item.
It is important that Craven County's infrastructure development is managed to serve demands
imposed by population and economic growth. Both of these are placing demands on Craven
County for services, especially along the New Bern to Havelock US 70 and US 17 west of New Bern
corridors.
The future population growth is forecast on page 16. An annual growth rate of .008 for the County
was forecast through the year 2030. This will result in a total population increase of 26.3%.
Development in Craven County will continue to place excessive demands on the County's
transportation system, water system, school facilities, recreational facilities, sheriff/police
departments, and public shoreline access needs.
At the time of the preparation of this land use plan, Craven County was preparing a Zoning
Ordinance for the New Bern to Havelock US 70 corridor area. The final ordinance will aide in
controlling future growth and development.
2. Housing Trends
Craven County's total housing units increased from 31,951 in 1990 to 38,157 in 2000, a 19.4%
increase. However, the annual number of lots subdivided has declined from 968 in 2006 to an
anticipated 200 to 300 lots in 2008. This decline is expected to slow and the future subdivision of
parcels increase.
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In 2000, the County average household size was 2.50. This average has been used for household
forecasts. Based on the County's high growth population forecasts (see Table 9, page 16) the
following demand for dwelling units is expected.
Table 63. Craven County
Forecast Year -Round Dwelling Unit Demand
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Total Dwelling Units 39,645 41,257 42,934 44,679 46,237
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Based on Table 63, 6,592 additional dwelling units will be needed by 2030 to accommodate the
year-round population growth. In addition to the year-round dwelling units, the inventory of
seasonal housing will increase. From 1990 to 2000, the County's inventory of seasonal dwelling
units increased by 91 dwelling units, or 26.6%. Table 64 provides a forecast of seasonal dwelling
units through 2030 based on an annual increase of 2.66%.
Table 64. Craven County
Forecast Seasonal Housing Demand
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Seasonal Dwelling Units 531 672 851 1,043 1,321
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
The total additional year-round permanent and seasonal dwelling unit demand by 2030 is expected
to be 9,401 units; an average of 313 additional dwelling units per year. Based on an average of
0.55 acres per dwelling unit, a total of 4,700 acres of land should be consumed for residential
usage. This is an average of 157 additional residential acres per year.
3. Commercial Land Use
In 2007, there were 821 parcels (3,287 acres) devoted to commercial land use (see Table 47, page
82). The forecasting of the demand for future commercial land use is extremely difficult because
of:
■ Fluctuations in military personnel.
■ The uncertainties associated with the local and regional economies.
■ A developing demand for goods and for services by the increasing seasonal population.
However, the future demand for commercial land use is based on the anticipated population
growth rate. Thus, at a 2007-2030 26% increase (see Table 9, page 16 - Population Forecasts)
the 2030 demand for commercial acreage should be approximately 4,142 additional acres.
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Future commercial development will continue to be scattered throughout the County with minor
concentrations occurring at the intersection of the roadways experiencing higher traffic volumes.
The largest concentrations of commercial development is expected to occur along the US 70
corridor between New Bern and Havelock and US 17 south of the New Bern planning jurisdiction.
It is anticipated that much of the US 70 corridor development will be mixed use. Major concerns
associated with commercial developing along the US 70 corridor will continue to be:
■ Signage.
■ Traffic impact/control.
■ Landscaping.
■ Infringement of nonresidential development on established residential acres.
■ Preservation of environmentally important/sensitive areas.
4. Industrial Land Use
Less than 1% of the County's total existing land use acreage is considered to be industrial. None
of the participating municipalities of Dover, Cove City and Vanceboro have any industrial
development within their corporate limits. Future industrial development will continue to be
concentrated in the Craven County industrial parks (see page 84) and light industrial development
scattered along the New Bern to Havelock US 70 corridor. As infrastructure develops within the
County, locations for additional concentrations of industrial development should be identified.
The following concerns should be addressed in future industrial development:
■ Requests for County approval of re -zonings and subdivision/site plans should be carefully
revised to ensure sufficient transportation, water, sewer and other infrastructure capacity.
■ Industrial land use should not infringe on established residential areas and significant
environmentally sensitive areas.
S. Transportation
The following table identifies the North Carolina Department of Transportation's future projects
which are identified in the 2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program. The projects with
an asterisk (*) are delineated on Map 16.
Table 65. Craven County
2009-2015 NCDOT Transportation Improvement Program
TIP
Route
Description
B-2532*
US 70 Business
Trent River. Replace Bridge No. 60
B-4085*
SR 1005
Bachelor Creek. Replace Bridge No. 212
B-4086*
I SR 1997
Brice Creek. Replace Bridge No. 10
B-4088*
SR 1615
Branch Upper Broad Creek. Replace Bridge No. 74
B-4483*
SR 1232
Creek. Replace Bridge No. 66
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Table 65 (continued)
TIP
Route
Description
B-4484*
SR 1470
Neuse River. Replace Bridge No. 138
B-4485*
SR 1621
Beaver Dam Swamp. Replace Bridge No. 26
B-4487*
SR 1715
Fork Clubfoot Creek. Replace Bridge No. 2
B-4488*
SR 1763
Slocum Creek. Replace Bridge No. 176
B-4607
SR 1923
Swift Creek. Replace Bridge No. 43
B-4737*
SR 1226
Bachelor Creek. Replace Bridge No. 46
B-4924*
SR 1003
Fork of Little Swift Creek. Replace Bridge No. 19
E-4505
River Bend
SR 1420 (Caswell Branch Brick Road) and Bridge Rehabilitation and Rhem Road
Landscaping.
E-4508
New Bern
Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens-DCR. Streetscaping of George Street.
E-4735
Havelock
Restoration of Havelock Train Station
E-4737
New Bern
Tryon Palace Historic Site and Gardens, Pollock Street Enhancements, Metcalf Street
to Eden Street.
EE-4902
Various
Ecosystems Enhancement Program for Division 2 Project Mitigation
F-5000
NC 306
Cherry Branch Visitor's Center. Replacement.
R-1015*
US 70
Havelock Bypass, North of Pine Grove to North of Carteret County Line. Four Lane
Divided on New Location
R-2301A
US 17
New Bern Bypass, US 17 South of New Bern to US 70. Four Lane Divided Freeway
on New Location.
R-2301B
US 17
New Bern Bypass, US 70 to US 17. Four Lane Divided Freeway on New Location.
R-2513*
US 17
SR 1438 (Spruill Town Road) to South of SR 1127 (Possum Track Road). Widen to
Multi -lanes.
R-2513A
US 17
NC 43 to SR 1438 (Spruill Town Road). Widen to Multi -lanes.
R-2539
NC 55
Us 17 at Bridgeton to Nc 304 in Bayboro. Widen to Multi -lanes.
R-3403*
US 17
Mills Street in Bridgeton to NC 43. Widen to Multi -lanes.
R-3821
New Route
New Bern Bypass to US 70 Riverdale. Two Lanes on New Location.
R-4431
New Route
Havelock Bypass to Beaufort. Construct Multi -lanes.
R-4463*
New Bern
NC 43 Connector, NC 43-55 to US 17. Construct Route on New Location with
Interchange at US 70.
SF-4902H
New Bern
US 17-70 (Trent River Bridges), US 17-US 55 (Neuse River Bridges), and Associated
Ramp Bridge Numbers 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, and 231. Install Polyurethane
Pavement Markings and Bridge Rail Delineators.
U-3431
Havelock
SR 1763 (Miller Boulevard) and NC 101, SR 1756 (Lake Road) to Outer Banks Drive,
Widen to Multi -lanes.
U-3448
New Bern
SR 1278 (Trent Road), US 17 (MLK 3r., Boulevard) to SR 1215 (Simmons Street).
Widen to Multi -lanes
U-4755
New Bern
US 70 Business (Broad Street), East Front Street (US 70 Business) to SR 1200 (First
Street). Reduce Traffic Pattern to One Lane in Each Direction with Parking, Median
Planting Strip and Other Improvements along Corridor.
W-4800
US 70
Section A, SR 1323 to SR 1603 in Lenoir County; Section B, West of NC 43 to the
Trent River Bridge in Craven County. Construct Milled Rumble Strips with
Thermoplastic Striping on the Median and Outside Shoulders of the Eastbound and
Westbound Lanes.
*See Map 16 for location of these projects.
Source: NC Department of Transportation.
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These projects will improve transportation safety and access in Craven County. A major concern
will continue to be increasing traffic congestion and access problems along the US 70 corridor
between New Bern and Havelock and along the US 17 corridor west of New Bern. Continual
development of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will require protection and improvement
of the base's access routes to the Morehead City Port and Camp Lejeune.
The Craven County Regional Airport is an important part of the County's transportation system.
The County will continue to regulate developments in the vicinity of the airport through the
implementation of the Craven County Zoning and Height Control Ordinance. The following provides
a summary of improvements proposed for FY2008-2013:
■ Reimbursement for FY07 Land Acquisition of Hall Property.
■ Reimbursement for FY07 Land Acquisition for Arthur Property.
■ Land Acquisition - Terminal Entrance.
■ Corporate Area Expansion - Preliminary Design (Hall Property)
■ Mobile Pump Back -Up.
■ Fire Fighting Suits and Mask.
■ Wildlife Fence and Pond Grid.
■ Reimbursement for Control Tower Audio Upgrade.
■ Reimbursement for Runway 4 REIL's.
■ Runway 22 REIL's.
6. Recreation
In 2005, the Craven County Recreation and Parks Department in concert with the Craven County
Recreation Commission prepared the Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan for Craven County,
North Carolina. The following table summarizes the future demands which are identified in that
plan.
Table 66. Craven County
Future Recreation Facilities Needs
2008-2010
1. Develop West Craven Park (Phase II). Phase II should consist of the following areas of development:
a. Picnic area
b. Walking trail
C. Sport specific fields
d. Paved parking lots
2. Expansion of Cove City Park. Community use of the established park may dictate the need for expansion. This
would include:
a. Football field
b. Baseball field
C. Restroom facilities
d. Additional parking
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3. Continue expansion of Creekside Park.
a. Additional play equipment and a picnic area are needed as the park expands
b. Paving is needed for the parking areas
C. Develop skate park
4. Craven Community College. Continue to work closely with Craven Community College to develop areas on
campus for joint college/community recreation use. Examples of this might include:
a. Lighted field space for: soccer, baseball and football
b. Community area for group gatherings, concerts, events, etc.
C. Walking/biking trails
5. Rocky Run Park. After evaluation of this park, the following improvements are recommended:
a. Basketball court resurfaced
b. Additional concrete to create a full-sized court
C. Walking trails and benches
d. Baseball field backstop
e. Volleyball court
f. Restroom facilities
6. Development of Bricewood. This property was purchased through the flood buyout program and would be a
site that would provide a much needed, primitive recreational use area. This would further diversify recreational
opportunities available to Craven County residents. The following recommendations would enhance the use of
the (undeveloped) property:
a. Picnic tables/shelter
b. Waterfront access and parking
C. Wilderness camping sites
7. Develop Broad Creek. Once land has been secured, it is recommended that this area be developed to provide
the following:
a. Picnic shelter
b. Restrooms
C. Water/boating access
8. Further develop Harlowe Community:
a. With the growth in the youth football program, a second driveway is needed for entering and exiting
the area.
b. The basketball court needs resurfacing due to age and slope. Pole padding and court lines are also
needed.
C. Restroom facilities need to be upgraded.
9. Havelock. As Havelock and the surrounding area continue to grow, the recreation facilities within Havelock may
not be able to provide adequate facilities to keep up with the growing recreational needs. Planning should
include the possible use of facilities outside of the city limits, such as school sites, or other areas, for athletic
fields. The projected growth for Township 7 creates the need for recreational facilities west of the Havelock city
limits. Facility needs may include:
a. Athletic fields
b. Picnic areas
C. Play grounds/equipment
d. Walking trails
10. Adam's Creek land acquisition. If this area continues to grow, a small neighborhood park would be an asset to
this community. Land adjacent to the fire station on Adam's Creek Road would be a possible location for this
park. It is recommended that the Department explore land acquisition options in the Adam's Creek area.
11. Craven Corner Community. If this area continues to grow, land is needed for development of a community park.
Possible sites would be the Craven Corner Baptist Church or the old Craven Corner school site. The Harlowe site
is close enough to serve the people in this community at the present time.
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12. Hire additional Maintenance Staff. With the development of West Craven Park, this site will require additional
staff and equipment. It is recommended that two (2) additional maintenance workers be hired to maintain this
site and others in the western part of the County.
13. Develop online registration. To create a more systematic and efficient form of registration, the Department
should develop an online method of registration for recreation programs that are offered.
14. Finance. The Department should explore a bond referendum (e.g., revenue bond) to assist in budgetary needs.
15. Develop and expand on recreational programs offered in West Craven Park. Upon completion of a new facility,
the Department should plan on developing programs to accommodate the recreational needs of this area.
2010-2020
West Craven Park (Phases III and IV). With Phases I and II complete, the Department should begin to proceed
with plans for further development as indicated in Phases III and IV:
a. Phase III -Construction of a Community Center is recommended to serve as a primary facility to satisfy
the recreational needs of this area. This facility would meet the county's needs for indoor facilities in
the following manner:
i. Gym
ii. Classrooms
iii. Meeting rooms
iv. Office space
b. Phase IV - Construction of a Nature/Environmental Education Center.
2. Splash Pad. A swimming pool was identified as a need in the Demand Analysis. This may be feasible through
a cooperative effort among the County Recreation and Parks Department, governmental agencies, and possibly
private/commercial businesses. There are two feasible options:
Pool located in the central part of the county or at a school could serve the following functions:
i. Academic programs (e.g., swim lessons, water safety, life guarding, scuba, etc.)
ii. Athletics (e.g., competitive swimming and diving teams)
iii. Health and therapeutic programs (e.g., water aerobics, aquatic therapy, senior citizens, etc.)
iv. Public recreation swimming
Construction of a Splash Pad (e.g., Rocky Mount) at Creekside and/or West Craven Park. This is an
excellent alternative, yet still provides numerous recreation opportunities, without the associated cost
and liability of a swimming pool.
Harlowe. It is recommended that a baseball field be designed and built to satisfy the growing needs and
demands for athletic fields within this community.
Develop Adam's Creek. Recommended development of this site includes the provision of:
a. Play area
b. Picnic shelter
C. Basketball court
d. Walking trail
5. Develop Craven Corner. Recommended development of this site includes the provision of:
a. Play area
b. Picnic shelter
C. Basketball court
d. Walking trail
Source: Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan for Craven County, North Carolina.
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The identified future needs are, in part, based on the Recreation Plan's comparison of existing
facilities to state recreation standards (see Table 67).
Table 67. Comparison of Parks Owned and Operated by Craven County
Recreation and Parks Department with State Standards
Park Class*
Recom. Min. Std.
(Acres/1000 people)
Acres Needed Based On
2000 Population (91,436)
Available Acres**
Under (-)
Over (+)***
Neighborhood Parks
6
548
65.9 (11.3)
-482.1 (-536.7)
Community Parks
10
914
77.0(0)
-837.0 (-914)
District/Metro Area
20
1,828
352.0 (111)
-1,476.0 (-1717)
Parks
*Does not include the undeveloped West Craven Park (90 acres) or Cove City Park (30 acres).
**The first number represents all public park acreage managed by county and municipal recreation and parks
departments. The number in parenthesis represents only acreage owned and/or operated by the Craven County
Recreation and Parks Department; it does not include public school or community college acreage.
***The first number represents shortages or surpluses when all public park acreage (i.e., municipal and county) are
included. The number in parentheses represents shortages or surpluses when only acreage owned/or operated by Craven
County Recreation and Parks Department is considered.
Source: Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan for Craven County, North Carolina.
As shown in Table 67, Craven County Recreation and Parks Department ranked below state
standards for Neighborhood Parks (-536.7 acres), Community Parks (-914 acres), and
District/Metro Area Parks (-1,717 acres). Even when parks provided by the Havelock and New Bern
Recreation and Parks Departments were included, deficiencies still remain in all park classes.
Table 68 provides a comparison of County facilities to state standards.
Table 68. Comparison of Recreation Facilities Owned and/or Operated by Craven County
Recreation and Parks Department with State Standards
Standard/1000
Number in Craven
Recommended Facilities Based
Under (-)
Facility
People
County*
on 2000 Population (91,436)
Over (+)**
Baseball Fields
1/8000
38 (6/10)
11
+26 (-4)
Softball Fields
1/4000
14 (3/10)
23
-9 (-20)
Tennis Courts
1/1200
32 (0/25)
76
-44 (-76)
Community Centers
1/14000
2 (0/0)
7
-5 (-7)
Swimming Pools
1/14000
0 (0/0)
7
-7 (-7)
(outdoor)
Soccer Fields
1/6000
23 (4/16)
16
+7 (-12)
* The first number represents all public recreation facilities provided by the county and municipal recreation and parks
departments and includes the 11 public schools/community college that are used on a limited basis. The two numbers
in the parentheses (e.g., 6/10) indicate that Craven County Recreation and Parks Department owns or operates 6
facilities, while 10 facilities are available at the 11 schools/community college on a limited basis.
** The first number represents shortages or surpluses when all public recreation and park facilities (i.e., county,
municipal, and the 11 public schools/community college) are included. The number in parenthesis represents shortages
or surpluses when only facilities owned and/or operated by Craven County Recreation and Parks Department are included;
it does include those facilities at the 11 schools/community college that are used by the Department on a limited basis.
Source: Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan for Craven County, North Carolina.
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As shown in Table 68, Craven County ranked below state standards for all categories. Even when
public schools, the community college, and the Havelock and New Bern Recreation and Parks
Department were included, the county still was deficient in all facilities with the exception of
baseball and soccer fields.
7. Education
Growth of the Craven County school system will be heavily influenced by the BRAC realignment.
The forecast for enrollment growth and capacity analysis for school facilities is provided in
Appendix IV. Without any BRAC increase in military personnel, the student enrollment is expected
to increase at approximately 100 students per year. With military personnel increase associated
with BRAC, the student enrollment is expected to increase at the rate of 280 students per year.
Even without BRAC personnel increase, by 2017-2018 the County school system will experience
significant over capacity problems. This is especially true for the high schools.
Craven Community College will continue to be a significant part of Craven County's educational
structure. The college will continue to provide a breadth of program offerings to support a
diversity of student interests, educational goals and career options. The college has experienced
strong growth in program areas in the past five years, even in the face of the significant impact
of deployment in the heavily military community, and anticipates strong general enrollment growth
in its three primary areas of basic/skills literacy, continuing education, and curriculum degree
programs over the 2007-2012 period. Long range planning includes:
■ Development of a Harold H. Bate Community Life Center to include criminal justice and
childhood development programs.
■ Development of the Coastal STEM Center.
■ Renovation of the northwest wing of Perdue Hall.
■ Development of the Center for Creative Living to include:
o Relocation of Cosmetology Program
El Connection of Orringer Hall with labs for Production Arts and Crafts
E] Culinary Technology
El Massage Therapy
0 Hotel and Restaurant Management
0 Travel and Tourism Technology
Cl Graphic Arts
0 Interior Design
In addition, the Craven County school system maintains a high school program which, in concert
with the community college, offers courses for college credit.
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8. Water System
The First Craven Sanitary District has a current water supply plan which was approved in 2007.
The following provides the forecast water demand and system improvements through 2030.
Table 69. First Craven Sanitary District
Water Supply System Projections
2007 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
Year -Round Population
5,968
6,625
Seasonal Population
0
0
Residential
0.362
0.400
Commercial
0.015
0.023
Industrial
0.028
0.032
Institutional
0.004
0.006
System Process
0.077
0.085
Unaccounted-for
0.051
0.057
Source: 2007 Craven County Water Supply Plan.
9,835
12,335
14,835
17,335
0
0
0
0
0.593
0.744
0.895
1.046
0.058
0.072
0.086
0.101
0.045
0.056
0.067
0.078
0.010
0.018
0.030
0.050
0.126
0.158
0.190
0.222
0.087
0.110
0.133
0.157
The following identifies the future water supply sources.
Table 70. First Craven Sanitary District
Future Supply Sources
Additional
Year
Year
Source Name
PWSID
Source Type
Supply
Online
Offline Type
Addition of another well
04-25-040
Ground
0.250
2012
Regular
Pamlico County Water System
04-69-025
Purchase
0.000
2010
Emergency
Upgrades to existing
04-25-040
Ground
0.250
2012
Regular
treatment plant
Source: 2007 Craven County Water Supply Plan.
There have been discussions concerning making an emergency connection with Pamlico County
Water System in the future. The 2010 date is an estimated target date. This connection would
only be used if either party needed water on an emergency basis.
At some point in the future, there will be a need for an additional well and upgrades to the
treatment plant. The 2012 date is an estimated target date based on future projections. The
current treatment capacity at the treatment plant is 0.720 million gallons per day (based on 12
hours per day).
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Table 71. First Craven Sanitary District
Demand Versus Percent of Supply
Surface Water Supply
Ground Water Supply
Purchases
Future Supplies
Total Available Supply (MGD)
Service Area Demand
Sales
Future Sales
Total Demand (MGD)
Demand as Percent of Supply
2007
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
1.476
1.476
1.476
1.476
1.476
1.476
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
1.476
1.476
1.976
1.976
1.976
1.976
0.537
0.603
0.919
1.158
1.401
1.654
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.537
0.603
0.919
1.158
1.401
1.654
36%
41%
47%
59%
71%
84%
Source: 2007 Craven County Water Supply Plan.
The First Craven Sanitary District is concerned about iron levels in the finished water. Plans are
being made to make the necessary improvements to the treatment process. These improvements
should be made within the next year. The District has hired an engineering firm to do a water
system master plan study of the water system. This study will address needs of the distribution
system and treatment facility to meet current and future water needs. This study should be
completed by the end of 2008.
9. Sewer System
Within the planning period, Craven County does not anticipate the provision of public county-
controlled/owned central sewer services.
10. Solid Waste
There are no significant changes to Craven County's waste removal systems anticipated during the
planning period. The current landfill, located on Old US 70, has approximately 30 years of capacity
left. The Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority has purchased adjacent land which
will provide an additional 15 years of capacity. However, the adjacent land is not yet permitted.
During the past 15 years the waste volume has increased at a rate of 4% per year.
11. Law Enforcement
The Craven County Sheriff's Department continuously seeks funding sources to support
improvements to its services/law enforcement capabilities. In 2007, the department applied for
a US Bureau of Justice grant of $16,379.00 to purchase four (4) mobile data computers and
modems to be used in the Sheriff's Department vehicles.
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In 2008, the Craven County jail capacity was 96 with over 200 prisoners incarcerated. A new jail
is scheduled for completion in July 2009, which will house 200 prisoners with the potential for
expansion to 300 prisoners. Additional staffing will be required to operate the facility. No other
significant facility/program changes are planned.
12. Fire/EMS
Craven County operates its fire/EMS services on a County -wide mutual aide basis. As stated earlier
in the plan, 15 fire departments and 8 rescue squads serve the County. The County's Emergency
Services Director has encouraged the individual rescue departments to continuously pursue funding
assistance for additional equipment including:
■ Communication tools
■ Stretchers
■ EMS life support/defibrillators
■ Rain gear
■ Extrication tools
■ Computer equipment
■ Vehicle replacement
13. Health Care
Major improvements to health care services are proposed for the Craven Regional Medical Center.
These include:
■ Construction of a new emergency room.
■ A two floor addition to the rehabilitation center including an increase in bed capacity from
313 to 350.
■ Renovation of patient rooms.
■ Increased bed capacity.
■ Renovation of the cafeteria.
Further improvements will be identified during the planning period.
B. LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS
This section of the plan is intended to guide the development and use of land in Craven County and
its participating municipalities. The future land use map and policies are intended to support
Craven County, its participating municipalities, and CAMA's goals. The future land use map and
the specified development goals are based on the Craven County key issues and mission statement
(identified on pages 6 and 7) and the future needs/demands identified in Section VI.A.
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1. Introduction
The purposes of the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) management topics are to ensure that
CAMA Land Use Plans support the goals of CAMA, to define the CRC's expectations for the land use
planning process, and to give the CRC a substantive basis for review and certification of CAMA Land
Use Plans. Each of the following management topics (Public Access, Land Use Compatibility,
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Local Areas of Concern)
include three components: a management goal, a statement of the CRC's planning objective, and
policies/implementing actions. These policies apply to the entire county and its
participating municipalities. Most of the policies and implementing actions are continuing
activities. In some situations, specific timelines are not applicable. Please note: Policies and
Implementing Actions are number consecutively throughout this document with the letter "P"
denoting a policy and the letter "I" denoting an implementing action. All policies/implementing
actions shall be used for consistency review by appropriate state and federal agencies.
The policies and implementing actions frequently utilize the following words: should, continue,
encourage, enhance, identify, implement, maintain, prevent, promote, protect, provide, strengthen,
support, work. The intent of these words is defined below:
■ Should: An officially adopted course or method of action intended to be followed to
implement the community goals. Though not mandatory as "shall," it is still an obligatory
course of action unless clear reasons can be identified that an exception is warranted.
County staff and Planning Board involved at all levels from planning to implementation.
■ Continue: Follow past and present procedures to maintain desired goal, usually with County
staff involved at all levels from planning to implementation.
■ Encourage: Foster the desired goal through County policies. Could involve County financial
assistance.
■ Enhance: Improve current goal to a desired state through the use of policies and County
staff at all levels of planning. This could include financial support.
■ Identify: Catalog and confirm resource or desired item(s) through the use of County staff
and actions.
■ Implement: Actions to guide the accomplishment of the Plan recommendations.
■ Maintain: Keep in good condition the desired state of affairs through the use of County
policies and staff. Financial assistance should be provided if needed.
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■ Prevent: Stop described event through the use of appropriate County policies, staff actions,
Planning Board actions, and County finances, if needed.
■ Promote: Advance the desired state through the use of County policies and Planning Board
and staff activity at all levels of planning. This may include financial support.
■ Protect: Guard against a deterioration of the desired state through the use of County
policies, staff, and, if needed, financial assistance.
■ Provide: Take the lead role in supplying the needed financial and staff support to achieve
the desired goal. The County is typically involved in all aspects from planning to
implementation to maintenance.
■ Strengthen: Improve and reinforce the desired goal through the use of County policies,
staff, and, if necessary, financial assistance.
■ Support: Supply the needed staff support, policies, and financial assistance at all levels to
achieve the desired goal.
■ Work: Cooperate and act in a manner through the use of County staff, actions, and policies
to create the desired goal.
2. Impact of CAMA Land Use Plan Policies on Management Topics
The development of this land use plan has relied heavily on the CAMA-prescribed land suitability
analysis which is included in Section V.E of this document. It is intended that this document is
supportive of the CAMA regulations for protection of AECs (15A NCAC 7H). The future land use
maps (Maps 17, 17A, 17B, 17C, and 17D) are considered consistent with the Land Suitability
Analysis.
This plan is intended to support the Craven County vision statement which was developed based
on the key issues identified on page 6 of this document and the CAMA AEC regulations. No
negative impacts are anticipated by the implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies which
are included in this plan. Also refer to Tools for Managing Development, page 185. Note: It is
intended that all policies are consistent with (do not exceed) applicable State and Federal
requirements when State and Federal requirements apply.
Requirements for land use plan content are provided in NC General Statute 113A-110, as follows:
"A land use plan for a [county] shall consist of statements of objectives, policies, and
standards to be followed in public and private use of land within the [county], which shall
be supplemented by maps showing the appropriate location of particular types of land or
water use and their relationships to each other and to public facilities and by specific criteria
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for particular types of land or water use in particular areas. The plan shall give special
attention to the protection and appropriate development of areas of environmental concern.
The plan shall be consistent with the goals of the coastal area management system as set
forth in G.S. 113A-102 and with the State guidelines adopted by the Commission under G.S.
113A-107.
Specifically, in implementing this plan, the Craven County Planning Board, Board of Commissioners,
and the participating municipalities will continually do the following:
■ Where zoning exists in Craven County and the Town of Vanceboro, consult the Land Use
Plan during the deliberation of all re -zoning requests.
■ Consider the following in deliberation of all zoning petitions:
The policies and implementing actions of this plan and all applicable CAMA
regulations in their decisions regarding land use and development (including 15A
NCAC 7H).
All uses that are allowed in a zoning district must be considered. A decision to
re -zone or not to re -zone a parcel or parcels of property cannot be based on
consideration of only one use or a partial list of the uses allowed within a zoning
district.
El Requests for zoning changes will not be approved if the requested change will result
in spot zoning. Spot zoning is a form of discriminatory zoning whose sole purpose
is to serve the private interests of one or more landowners instead of furthering the
welfare of the entire community as part of an overall zoning plan. Spot zoning is
based on the arbitrary and inappropriate nature of a re -zoning change rather than,
as is commonly believed, on the size of the area being re -zoned.
Zoning which will result in strip development should be discouraged. Strip
development is a melange of development, usually commercial, extending along
both sides of a major street. Strip development is often a mixture of auto -oriented
enterprises (e.g., gas stations, motels, and food stands), and truck -dependent
wholesale and light industrial enterprises along with the once -rural homes and
farms that await conversion to commercial use. Strip development may severely
reduce traffic -carrying capacity of abutting streets by allowing for excessive and
conflicting curb cuts.
The concept of uniformity should be supported in all zoning deliberations.
Uniformity is a basic premise of zoning which holds that all land in similar
circumstances should be zoned alike; any different circumstances should be
carefully balanced with a demonstrated need for such different treatment.
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As provided by NCGS 153A-341, zoning regulations should be made in accordance
with the Craven County Land Use Plan and designed to lessen congestion in the
streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and
the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding
of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate
provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public
requirements. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among
other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for
particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and
encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout Craven County's planning
jurisdiction.
It is intended that this plan will serve as the basic tool to guide development/growth in Craven
County subject to the following:
■ All Craven County and participating municipalities zoning ordinances should be revised from
time to time to be consistent, as reasonably possible, with the recommendations of this
plan and the evolving nature of the County's growth and development policy.
■ Land development regulations should be designed: to lessen congestion in the streets; to
secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general
welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid
undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements.
■ Craven County and the participating municipalities will coordinate all development proposals
with appropriate State and/or Federal agencies.
3. Policies Regarding Land Use and Development in AECs
Craven County accepts state and federal law regarding land uses and development in
AECs (15A NCAC 7H). By reference, all applicable state and federal regulations are incorporated
into this document.
All policies and implementing actions are to be utilized by the State of North Carolina for
consistency review. Note the following:
■ No policy is subordinate to another.
■ All management topics have equal status.
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■ The future land use maps may show some areas in a developed category which may also
include sensitive habitats or natural areas. The intent is that development should be
designed/permitted to protect these areas through utilization of concepts such as cluster
development. Development/project approval will be based on project design which avoids
substantial loss of important habitat areas.
■ The municipal plans are intended to be consistent with the county -wide future land use
map.
4. Smart Growth
The following "guidelines" should be utilized as goals/objectives to implement the future land use
maps. However, the smart growth principles should not be considered for consistency
determinations at the local, state, and federal levels. The need for smart growth is a critical
issue in the County and its participating municipalities. The issues, which include traffic, housing,
infrastructure, schools, and other community facilities needs, are discussed throughout this plan.
Coordinated development that will minimize conflicts in land uses, support compatible land uses,
and reduce the impact on infrastructure must be achieved. The policies that are included in this
plan are intended to generally support the smart growth concept. However, "smart growth" is
considered an objective for the County and its participating municipalities and not an absolute
requirement.
Smart growth is development that serves the economy, community and the environment. It
provides a framework for communities to make informed decisions about how and where they
grow. Smart growth makes it possible for communities to grow in ways that support economic
development and jobs; create strong neighborhoods with a range of housing, commercial, and
transportation options; and achieve healthy communities that provide families with a clean
environment. In doing so, smart growth can assist in providing solutions to the concerns facing
the County about the impacts of development patterns characteristic in recent years.
Smart growth is based on the following principles:
■ Mix land uses.
■ Take advantage of compact building design.
■ Create a range of housing opportunities and choices.
■ Create walkable neighborhoods.
■ Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place.
■ Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas.
■ Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities.
■ Provide a variety of transportation choices.
■ Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective.
■ Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.
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Perhaps most critical to successfully achieving smart growth is realizing that no one policy or
approach will transform a community. The policies and examples described in Appendix V should
be used in combination with each other to better achieve a healthy community.
C. LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS
NOTE: The policies and implementing actions contained in this plan apply to Craven
County and its participating municipalities. Craven County acknowledges that policy
statements which include the word "oppose" cannot be used for federal consistency
determinations.
1. Public Access
a. Management Goal
Craven County and its participating municipalities will maximize public access to their
shorelines and public trust waters. This goal includes developing facilities for additional waterfront
access, particularly access to the creeks and rivers of the County for both pedestrian and boating
traffic. Strong consideration should be given to developing access facilities that allow for
progressive and continual ingress and egress of users along all fresh and estuarine waters of the
County.
b. Planning Objective
Craven County will develop comprehensive policies that provide beach and public trust
water access opportunities for the public along the shorelines within the planning jurisdiction.
C. Land Use Plan Requirements
The following are Craven County's policies/implementing actions for waterfront access. All
policies are continuing activities.
Policies:
P.1 Craven County supports providing shoreline access for persons with disabilities.
P.2 Craven County supports the frequency of shoreline access as defined by 15A NCAC
7M, Section .0300, Shorefront Access Policies.
P.3 Craven County supports state/federal funding of piers for crabbing and fishing.
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PA Craven County supports the development of estuarine access areas to ensure
adequate shoreline access within all areas of the county. Areas that have
traditionally been used by the public will be given special attention, including
existing bridges and bridge replacements.
P.5 Craven County opposes the loss/abandonment of any facilities dedicated to public
shoreline/water access.
Imolementina Actions:
I.1 Craven County will update its 1999 Estuarine Shoreline and Beach Access Plan and
request Division of Coastal Management funding for the update of the plan,
including preservation of existing public access sites. Schedule; Fiscal Year
2010-2011.
I.2 Craven County will pursue funding under the North Carolina CAMA Shoreline Access
funding program (15A NCAC 7M, Section .0300, Shorefront Access Policies).
Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.3 Craven County will pursue private sources of funding for the development of
shoreline access facilities, including donation of land. Schedule: Continuing
Activity.
I.4 The county will cooperate with state and federal agencies to secure estuarine
access areas to ensure adequate shoreline access within all areas of the county.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.5 Consistent with Article VII of the Craven County Subdivision Ordinance in all
subdivisions adjacent to a shoreline and having two hundred (200) or more lots, the
developer shall dedicate land, at the option of the county, for public access as part
of the subdivision approval/development process. Schedule; Continuing
Activity,
2. Land Use Compatibility
a. Management Goal
Craven County will vigorously support residential, commercial, and industrial development
which has only minimal adverse impact on the county's natural and cultural resources; existing land
uses; or public health, safety and welfare.
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b. Planning Objectives
In all local government decisions affecting land use, Craven County will utilize this Land Use
Plan to provide direction for its planning process. NOTE: All planning decisions and land use
related regulatory documents should consider/reflect the land use/planning principles which are
identified in Section VI.B.2., 3., and 4.
C. Land Use Plan Requirements
Craven County and its participating municipalities will utilize the following policies/
implementing actions to accomplish land use compatibility. All policies are continuing activities.
Policies - Residential:
P.6 Craven County will support the expansion of both seasonal and year-round
residential development.
P.7 Residential development should be consistent with the county's ability to provide
services.
P.8 Residential development should be sensitive to the preservation of environmentally
sensitive areas including prime agricultural lands.
P.9 Craven County will support redevelopment efforts to improve its housing inventory.
P.10 Craven County considers the preservation of its housing inventory essential to
effective commercial and industrial development.
P.11 Craven County and its participating municipalities support provision of diversity in
housing including price, style, and type (i.e., single-family/multi-family).
P.12 Craven County and its participating municipalities will emphasize the provision of
workforce/affordable housing.
P.13 Craven County and its participating municipalities support smart growth land use
concepts for residential development.
P.14 Craven County and its participating municipalities will support redevelopment/
revitalization in areas that have substandard housing conditions.
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P.15 Craven County and its participating municipalities support revisions to the North
Carolina General Statutes which would allow the local imposition of special
legislation or impact fees that would be levied against land developers. This would
establish a revenue source to support the additional demand for services generated
by the people occupying the proposed developments such as roads, schools, water
and sewer infrastructure, and recreational facilities.
P.16 Craven County and its participating municipalities support repair and reconstruction
of privately -owned dwelling units through private funds and/or grants. It supports
the enforcement of existing regulations of the local Health Department regarding
sanitary conditions.
P.17 Craven County and its participating municipalities support utilization of
office/institutional/multi-family development as a buffer between light industrial and
commercial development and adjacent residential land uses.
P.18 Craven County and its participating municipalities support greater residential
densities in areas that are accessible to water and/or sewer service(s).
Implementation - Residential:
I.6 Craven County will explore different approaches to creating an ample affordable
housing stock within the County. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.7 Craven County and its participating municipalities will permit residential
development to occur in response to market needs provided that the following
criteria are met:
(1) Due respect is offered to all aspects of the environment.
(2) If deficient community facilities and services are identified, the County
should attempt to improve such to the point of adequately meeting
demands.
(3) Additional residential development should concurrently involve planning for
improvements to community facilities and services if excess capacity does
not exist within those facilities and services.
(4) Residential development is consistent with other County policies and the
land use map contained in this plan update.
This implementing action will be enforced through Craven County's and the
participating municipalities' zoning and subdivision ordinances. Schedule:
Continuing Activity,
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I.8 Craven County will pursue Community Development Block Grant, North Carolina
Housing Finance Agency, and United States Department of Agriculture funds from
state and federal sources for rehabilitation or redevelopment of substandard
housing. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.9 Craven County and its participating municipalities support providing adequate
conservation/open space buffers between areas designated for residential
development as indicated on the future land use maps and any adjacent non-
residential land use, except agricultural areas. This action will be supported by the
jurisdictions' zoning and subdivision ordinances. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.10 All residential development must comply with 15A NCAC 7H use standards. This
action will be regulated by state, federal, and local guidelines. Schedule:
Continuing Activity,
Policies - Commercial:
P.19 Craven County and its participating municipalities strongly support commercial
nodes, including municipal centers, as a preference to strip commercialization.
P.20 Craven County and its participating municipalities will support highway
beautification and landscaping of commercial areas.
P.21 Craven County and its participating municipalities support utilization of office and
institutional zoning/transitional overlay as a buffer between residential and
commercial development.
P.22 Craven County supports commercial development in areas of environmental concern
that is consistent/supports 15A NCAC 7H.
P.23 Commercial development should be regulated by zoning and subdivision ordinances.
P.24 Commercial development should not infringe on environmentally sensitive areas or
established residential areas.
P.25 Craven County will pursue available funding opportunities for commercial projects
to enhance economic development in the area.
Implementing Actions - Commercial:
I.11 Craven County will pursue all available state and federal funding to support
commercial development. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
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I.12 Craven County will pursue state/federal funding for support of eco-tourism.
Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.13 All commercial development must comply with 15A NCAC 7H use standards. This
action will be regulated by state, federal, and local guidelines. Schedule;
Continuing Activity.
I.14 Through implementation of the County's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances,
commercial development should not be permitted to infringe on the natural heritage
and protected land areas which are depicted on Maps 8 and 9. Schedule:
Continuing Activity,
I.15 Craven County will support commercial forestry activities provided significant
adverse impacts on natural resource systems are fully mitigated. Such activities
should be considered in accordance with the standards and recommendations of the
US Forest Service. The County also advocates the voluntary participation of
commercial forestry interests in the State of North Carolina's best management
practice program for forestry management. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.16 Implementation of the County's and participating municipalities' zoning ordinances
will be relied on to control/limit strip commercialization. Schedule; Continuing
Activity,
I.17 The County's and participating municipalities' zoning ordinances will be utilized to
regulate development in areas of environmental concern (AECs). Schedule;
Continuing Activity,
Policies - Industrial:
P.26 Craven County supports properly permitted mining activities within its borders.
P.27 Craven County supports the recruitment and siting of environmentally compatible
light industrial establishments within its borders in areas that are already similarly
developed or in public or private industrial parks to minimize the sacrifice of prime
agricultural lands for such development.
P.28 Craven County does not encourage the conversion of prime farmland to industrial
use.
P.29 Industries which are noxious by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, glare, noise,
odor, and vibrations, and those which deal primarily in hazardous products such as
explosives, should not be located in Craven County.
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P.30 Industry should be located in conformance with the county's land use plan. This
includes placing emphasis on light industrial development.
P.31 Craven County supports infrastructure and service delivery capability to improve the
options for industrial development.
P.32 The county believes that all industrial prospects should be given a fair, case -by -case
assessment in order to carefully compare possible economic benefits with potentially
negative environmental effects. Such reviews will be coordinated by Craven County
through various county agencies and department.
P.33 Craven County supports the Economic Development Commission policy that Craven
County may extend utility lines, and/or make such improvements to utility systems
as may be required to cause such industry to locate, to a monetary amount not to
exceed 50% of the anticipated tax revenue for the first five (5) years after the
industry has completed construction and occupied its facility.
P.34 Craven County supports the establishment of natural gas lines to potential users.
Implementing Actions - Industrial:
I.18 When economically feasible, Craven County will support the extension/provision of
infrastructure and county services for industrial park development and expansion.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.19 Craven County will apply for state and federal funding to support expansion and
establishment of industries. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.20 All industrial development must comply with 15A NCAC 7H use standards. This
action will be regulated by state, federal, and local guidelines. Schedule;
Continuing Activity.
I.21 Craven County will undertake the following actions to educate and train its work
force to support diverse industries:
(1) Increase and enhance apprentice programs to improve the link between
educational and vocational opportunities.
(2) Cultivate relationships with the NC Employment Security Commission,
Craven Community College, and other institutions to underwrite job training
programs.
(3) Seek industry/business support for apprenticeship programs.
(4) Support existing apprenticeship and job sharing programs in Craven County
schools.
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(5) Develop work training programs to better train work force.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.22 Craven County opposes the establishment of private solid waste/landfill sites in the
County that are not licensed by the County. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.23 The natural heritage areas and protected lands, which are depicted on Maps 8 and
9, should be protected from negative impacts resulting from industrial development
and/or expansion through implementation of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.24 The county, in cooperation with the incorporated municipalities, will continue to
support an active industrial recruitment program, as currently conducted by the
Craven County Committee of 100, seeking low pollution, light manufacturing
industries and those which do not require large commitments of water and/or
sewer. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.25 Craven County should seek technical assistance and financial help to develop
another industrial park, if the need dictates. The county also supports the eventual
development of an air industrial park near the airport for aviation -related concerns.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
Policies - Conservation:
P.35 Craven County supports the preservation of its rural/agricultural areas.
P.36 Craven County encourages the Croatan National Forest to maintain land holdings
(no land swaps) within the vicinity of Cherry Point. These forest areas serve as
protection from encroachment.
P.37 Residential, commercial, and industrial development which meets 15A NCAC 7H use
standards will be allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust
areas. In all other areas, development will be allowed that is consistent with
applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
P.38 Craven County supports the enforcement of local, state, and federal regulations and
programs that minimize the threat to life and property from flooding.
P.39 Craven County supports the use of erosion control structures in estuarine shoreline
areas.
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P.40 All development should be designed to protect Protected Lands and Significant
Natural Heritage Areas (see Maps 8 and 9, pages 58 and 59).
P.41 Craven County will use local land use ordinances to identify development which
includes 404 and coastal wetlands.
P.42 Craven County opposes the establishment of any state freshwater wetlands
regulations.
P.43 Craven County supports the construction of new marinas which comply with the
policies of this plan and all other state/federal regulations.
P.44 Craven County will continuously monitor the effects of sea level rise and update the
land use plan policies as necessary to protect the county's public and private
properties from rising water levels.
P.45 There are no estuarine system islands of any significance in Craven County's
jurisdiction. For those islands which do exist, Craven County does not oppose
development of the islands if the development satisfies the 15A NCAC 7H use
standards.
P.46 Craven County supports the construction of docks and piers if they are in
compliance with applicable policies of this plan and state/federal regulations.
P.47 Craven County will allow construction of dry stack storage facilities for boats
associated either with or independent of marinas. All applicable state and federal
regulations must be satisfied.
P.48 Floating homes are not an issue or problem in Craven County. The county will
consider prohibiting the anchoring of floating homes within mooring fields (see
implementing action I.31).
Implementing Actions - Conservation:
I.26 Craven County will coordinate all housing code enforcement/redevelopment
project/public works projects with the NC Division of Archives and History to ensure
the preservation and identification of significant historic structures and
archaeological sites. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.27 Craven County will use its subdivision and zoning ordinances to assist in protecting
significant conservation areas, including AECs, historic sites, and to protect existing
water quality and natural resources. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
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I.28 In order to protect property and ensure public safety, Craven County will implement
the following:
■ Continue to enforce its Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
■ Implement its Storm Hazard Mitigation Plan, as necessary.
■ Continue to coordinate development within special flood hazard areas with
the County's Building Inspections Department, North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the US
Army Corps of Engineers.
■ Participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Schedule;
Continuing Activities
I.29 Craven County will rely on the NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Coastal Management to regulate development through the
CAMA permitting process. Also, it will rely on the regulations of other state and
federal agencies with regulatory authority, as well as existing local development
regulations, to mitigate threats to AECs. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.30 Craven County will rely on the US Army Corps of Engineers to monitor development
proposals for compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and will continue
to enforce local land use ordinances. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.31 Craven County will develop and adopt a specific plan for the establishment of
mooring fields, including prohibition of floating homes. Schedule; Fiscal Year
2011-2012.
I.32 Craven County will require the following to be delineated on all preliminary
subdivision plats for lands within and adjacent to the proposed subdivision: AECs,
prime farmlands, 404 wetlands, significant natural heritage areas, protected areas,
historic sites, 100-year floodplain areas, and public gamelands. Schedule;
Continuing activity in the subdivision review process.
I.33 Craven County will request assistance through the NC Department of Commerce to
assist local marina operators in researching options available for upgrading and
expanding marina facilities. Schedule; Continuing Activity.
I.34 Craven County will investigate the development of an ordinance to regulate floating
homes. Schedule; Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
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Policies - Stormwater Control:
P.49 Craven County and its participating municipalities will support reducing soil erosion,
runoff, and sedimentation to minimize the adverse effects on surface and
subsurface water quality.
P.50 Craven County and its participating municipalities support the enforcement of all
controls and regulations, specifically design standards, tie -down requirements,
construction and installation standards, elevation requirements, floodproofing,
CAMA regulations, and FEMA regulations deemed necessary by the Board of
Commissioners to mitigate the risks of lives and properly caused by severe storms
and hurricanes.
P.51 Craven County supports the discharge of stormwater runoff into coastal wetlands
if the associated construction and development does not damage coastal wetland
areas, and is permitted under applicable North Carolina Storm Water regulations.
P.52 Craven County supports reducing soil erosion, runoff, and sedimentation to
minimize the adverse effects on surface and subsurface water quality.
P.53 Craven County supports implementation of the Tar -Pamlico, Neuse and White Oak
River Basinwide Water Quality Plans (see Section V.B.3).
Implementing Actions - Stormwater Control:
I.35 Craven County will rely on the Division of Land Resources of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources to enforce stormwater control on all sites one
acre in size or greater. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.36 Craven County will support control of agricultural runoff through implementation of
Natural Resources Conservation Service "Agricultural Best Management Practices"
program (see Appendix VI). Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.37 Craven County will support control of forestry runoff through implementation of
"Forestry Best Management Practices" as provided by the NC Division of Forest
Resources (see Appendix VI). Schedule; Continuing Activity.
I.38 Craven County, in recognition of the importance of agriculture to the county's
economy, believes that existing federal and state permitting procedures pose
enough limitations to the use of farmland in the county. Additional local regulations
will not be adopted. Because of the soil types and topography, the county
recognizes that proper drainage is essential and must be allowed to continue as
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needed, and as it does not result in irreversible damage to environmentally sensitive
areas. Schedule; Continuing Activity.
I.39 Craven County supports the development of aquaculture and mariculture facilities
and, if necessary, will consider revising local ordinances to support such activities.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.40 Craven County will cooperate with the NC Department of Transportation, the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and other state agencies in
mitigating the impact of stormwater runoff on all conservation classified areas.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
3. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
a. Management Goal
Craven County will ensure that public infrastructure systems and community facilities are
appropriately sized, located, and managed so that all service needs are met and
quality/productivity of AECs/fragile areas are protected. Craven County will also support a safe,
efficient transportation system within the county.
b. Planning Objectives
Craven County will plan for infrastructure capacity to meet projections of population and
land use needs, and will plan for development which supports its transportation systems and
coordinate systems development with this document.
C. Land Use Plan Requirements
The following are Craven County's policies for infrastructure carrying capacity. All policies
are continuing activities.
Policies - Water and Sewer:
P.54 Craven County supports the addition of wells to its system to increase water supply.
P.55 The county is aware that inappropriate land uses near well fields increase the
possibility of well contamination. Land uses near groundwater sources are
regulated by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management through
NCAC Subchapters 2L and 2C. Craven County recognizes the importance of
protecting potable water supplies, and therefore supports the enforcement of these
regulations.
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P.56 Craven County supports a waste discharge point(s) into the Neuse River to alleviate
land application system(s) constrained by periods of extended wet weather.
P.57 Except for the Craven County Industrial Park energy generating facility, there are
no electric generating plants located in or proposed for Craven County. However,
the county will review proposals for development of electric generating plants, or
plants associated with peat mining, on a case -by -case basis, judging the need for
the facility against all identified possible adverse impacts.
P.58 Craven County will not oppose offshore drilling operations and onshore support
facilities for which an environmental impact statement has been prepared with a
finding of no significant impact on the environment.
P.59 Craven County supports the economically feasible extension of central sewer service
into all areas of the County including, when unavoidable, the construction of lines
to and through conservation areas to serve development which meets all applicable
state and federal regulations.
P.60 Craven County supports all efforts to secure available state and federal funding for
the construction and/or expansion of public and private sewer systems.
P.61 Craven County supports the discharge of waste effluent into 404 (freshwater)
wetlands areas but does not support the installation of package treatment plants
and septic tanks that discharge waste in areas classified as coastal wetlands or 404
wetlands.
P.62 Craven County supports wetlands "created" to aid in treating waste effluent.
P.63 The county supports the installation and use of properly permitted septic tank
systems and the enforcement of District Health Department regulations and local
development regulations regarding lot sizes and waste disposal system placement.
The county will also encourage the NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources to investigate the feasibility of using alternative waste processing
systems such as flushless toilets, incineration, and artificial wetlands in areas with
severe soil limitations.
P.64 Craven County supports providing water and sewer services to identified industrial
areas when county resources are sufficient in order to encourage industrial
development.
P.65 Craven County supports the provision of public recreational facilities/ areas and will
pursue grant funds for recreation facilities.
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Implementing Actions - Water and Sewer:
I.41 Craven County and its participating municipalities will support the continued public
provision of solid waste disposal, law enforcement, recreation, emergency
management, and educational services to all citizens of the County. Schedule;
Continuing Activity.
I.42 When considering new public facilities and private developments, Craven County will
review new proposals against the Future Land Use Map to ensure consistency. If
the proposal is inconsistent, the proposal will be revised or the County will review
the Land Use Plan to see if revision is needed. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.43 Craven County will prepare a detailed community facilities plan to address waste
disposal, law enforcement, emergency management, recreation, and educational
services needs. Schedule; Fiscal Year2011-2012.
I.44 Malfunctioning septic tanks will be inspected by the Craven County Health
Department and corrective action recommended for implementation by the owner.
Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.45 Craven County will enforce current development regulations of the NC State Building
Code and District Health Department relating to building construction and septic
tank installation/replacement in areas with soils restrictions. Schedule;
Continuing Activity,
I.46 Craven County will amend the Future Land Use Map, when needed, to reflect the
county's water and sewer extension projects as they are planned. Schedule;
Continuing Activity,
I.47 Craven County will consult the Future Land Use Map when considering new public
facilities and private development. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.48 Craven County will rely on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
to oversee the operation and management of all package treatment plants in the
county. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.49 Craven County will coordinate development activity with appropriate County and
state regulatory personnel, and in particular, with the Craven County Sanitarian.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
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I.50 Craven County will ensure that water systems are constructed with lines designed
and sized for adequate fire protection and sufficient water pressure. Schedule:
Continuing Activity.
I.51 Craven County will continue to enforce subdivision ordinance provisions to allow for
the dedication of public park property and/or open space. Schedule; Continuing
Activity.
I.52 Craven County will coordinate the development of recreational facilities with the
school system, when feasible. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
Policies - Transportation:
P.66 Craven County supports continued operation of the Craven Regional Airport,
including projects identified on the Airport Transportation Improvement Program.
P. 67 Craven County supports participation in the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) Adopt -A -Highway program.
P.68 Craven County supports state and federal funding for maintenance/dredging of the
Intracoastal Waterway.
P.69 Craven County and its participating municipalities shall be active participants in
plans and actions related to transportation improvements to and within the County.
P.70 Craven County and its participating municipalities support cost effective public
transportation.
P.71 Craven County and its participating municipalities support the provision of safe
evacuation routes.
P.72 Craven County and its participating municipalities support the provision of a system
of safe, coordinated bike and pedestrian trails throughout the County.
P.73 Craven County and its participating municipalities support implementation of the
2009-2015 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program.
P.74 Craven County and its participating municipalities support interconnected street
systems for residential and non-residential development.
P.75 Craven County and its participating municipalities support limited access from
development along all roads and highways to provide safe ingress and egress.
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P.76 Craven County supports transportation improvements which will improve access to
the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
P.77 The county's transportation system planning should consider the Marine Corps'
effort to move equipment and personnel to/from the Morehead City Port and Camp
Lejeune.
P.78 Craven County supports implementation of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Division of Highways, wildflower research project throughout the
county.
Implementing Actions - Transportation:
I.53 Craven County will consider on a case -by -case basis the provision of assistance to
the US Army Corps of Engineers and/or state officials to obtain spoil sites, provide
financial aid, and assist in securing or providing easements for work. The county
supports maintenance of channels in the Neuse River, Slocum Creek, and Hancock
Creek which serve the military. Schedule; Continuing Activity.
I.54 Craven County will continue to support bikeways, pedestrian paths, and blueways
by implementing the following:
■ Encourage appropriate thoroughfares (state -maintained roads) to include
bike lanes as they are designed and expanded.
■ Coordinate efforts for construction of bike and pedestrian paths with County
and municipal park systems.
■ Include bike and pedestrian trails at all County parks.
■ Secure access to and provide for bike and pedestrian trails along rivers and
streams.
Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.55 Craven County will encourage the following actions to support maintenance of safe
hurricane evacuation routes:
■ Identify and support improvements to roads that serve as hurricane
evacuation routes.
■ Encourage routine bridge and culvert maintenance, and raise bridges over
streams that have documented flooding during significant rain events.
■ Support the planning and implementation of regional roadways.
Schedule; Continuing Activity,
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I.56 Craven County will coordinate all proposed development with the 2009-2015
Transportation Improvement Program and the Craven Regional Airport
Transportation Improvement Program. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.57 Craven County will coordinate land use planing and transportation considerations
with the Down East Rural Planning Organization. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.58 Craven County will support public transportation services and will encourage
through public service announcements private taxi, bus, and van services as
alternatives to the private automobile. The special transportation needs of the
elderly and disabled will be emphasized. To assist in making such services
economical, the County will encourage in -fill and compact land development
patterns. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.59 Craven County and its participating municipalities will establish a requirement for
reverse frontage lots within subdivisions to orient lots towards internal subdivision
streets, not secondary roads and highways. This effort will be accomplished
through the County's subdivision ordinance. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.60 Craven County and its participating municipalities will require the construction of
acceleration/deceleration lanes for the entrances to major commercial and
residential developments. This effort should be accomplished through revisions to
the County municipal ordinances. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
4. Natural Hazard Areas
a. Management Goal
Craven County will support preservation of valuable natural resources while pursuing
economic and population growth. The County will protect/maintain floodplains and other coastal
features for their natural storm protection functions.
b. Planning Objective
Craven County's land use planning related decisions will be based on consideration of
protection of its natural resources and minimizing threats to public safety.
C. Land Use Plan Requirements
The following are Craven County's policies/implementing actions for natural hazard areas.
All policies are continuing activities.
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Policies:
P.79 Craven County recognizes the uncertainties associated with sea level rise. The rate
of rise is difficult to predict. Thus, it is difficult to establish policies to deal with the
effects of sea level rise. Craven County supports cooperation with local, state, and
federal efforts to inform the public of the anticipated effects of sea level rise.
P.80 Craven County supports hazard mitigation planning. The Land Use Plan and the
Hazard Mitigation Plan should be consistent with one another. When either are
revised, the other should be reviewed for consistency. Should there ever be
conflicting policies, the Land Use Plan shall take precedence. The Hazard Mitigation
Plan goals, objectives, and mitigating actions are included as Appendix II, and are
formally included as part of the policy of the County's Land Use Plan.
P.81 Craven County supports relocation of structures endangered by erosion, if the
relocated structure will be in compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
P.82 Craven County supports the US Army Corps of Engineers'regulations, the applicable
guidelines of the Coastal Area Management Act, and the use of local land use
ordinances to regulate development of fresh water swamps, marshes and 404
wetlands.
P.83 Craven County will, at a minimum, support 15A NCAC 7H and other local, state, and
federal policies to minimize threats to life, properly, and natural resources resulting
from erosion, high winds, storm surge, flooding, or sea level rise.
P.84 Craven County will make efforts to educate citizens and industries regarding the
importance of properly storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals on a regular
basis.
Implementing Actions:
I.61 Craven County will rely on the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management to monitor and regulate
development in areas susceptible to sea level rise and wetlands loss. Schedule;
Continuing Activity,
I.62 Craven County will consider updates or amendments to its land use plan policies as
necessary to protect the county's public and private properties from rising water
levels. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
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I.63 Craven County will support bulkheading to protect its shoreline areas from intruding
water resulting from rising sea level. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.64 Craven County will press state and federal agencies with regulatory authority, and
will use local development regulations, to monitor and regulate outer continental
shelf exploration. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.65 Craven County will utilize the future land use map to control development. This
map is coordinated with the land suitability map and proposed infrastructure map.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.66 As a part of the hazard mitigation planning process, Craven County will support
educating its citizens and businesses on the importance of properly storing
hazardous materials. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
5. Water Quality
a. Management Goal
Craven County will protect its surficial and surface water quality including enhancing water
quality in all coastal wetlands, rivers, streams, and estuaries. This effort will focus on rapidly
developing areas such as the US 70 corridor.
b. Planning Objective
Craven County will adopt policies to help ensure that water quality is maintained if not
impaired, and improved if impaired.
C. Land Use Plan Requirements
The following provides Craven County's policies/implementing actions on water quality. All
policies are continuing activities.
Policies:
P.85 At a minimum, Craven County will rely on 15A NCAC 7H to protect water quality.
P.86 Craven County supports protection of its surficial waters and potable water supply.
P.87 Craven County recognizes the value of water quality maintenance to the protection
of fragile areas and to the provision of clean water.
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P.88 Craven County supports the enforcement of local, state, and federal regulations and
programs that protect water quality.
P.89 Craven County supports wetlands "created" to aid in treating waste effluent.
P.90 Craven County supports conserving its surficial groundwater resources.
P.91 Craven County opposes the disposal of any toxic wastes, as defined in the US
Environmental Protection Agency's Listing of Hazardous Substances and Priority
Pollutants (developed pursuant to the Clean Water Act of 1977), within its planning
jurisdiction.
P.92 Craven County recognizes the value of water quality maintenance to the protection
of fragile areas and to the provision of clean water for recreational purposes and
supports the control of stormwater runoff to aid in the preservation of water quality.
The county will support existing state regulations relating to stormwater runoff
resulting from development (Stormwater Disposal Policy 15 NCAC 2H.001-.1003)
P.93 Craven County supports regulation of underground storage tanks in order to protect
its groundwater resources.
P.94 Craven County supports the policy that all State of North Carolina projects should
be designed to limit to the extent possible stormwater runoff into coastal waters.
P.95 Craven County supports implementation of the Tar -Pamlico, Neuse, and White Oak
River Basin Water Quality Management Plans.
P.96 Craven County supports all aquaculture activities which meet applicable federal,
state, and local policies and permit requirements. However, Craven County
reserves the right to comment on all aquaculture activities which require Division
of Water Quality permitting.
Implementing Actions:
I.67 Craven County will enforce the following subdivision regulations for subdivisions
located adjacent to primary nursery areas (NOTE — these requirements should be
used for local, state, and federal consistency review):
■ A permanent conservation zone of seventy five (75) feet shall be established
in which all land disturbing activities will be prohibited, except for shoreline
stabilization activities allowed under CAMA permitting requirements.
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■ All structures shall maintain a minimum setback of one hundred (100) feet
from the mean low water line.
■ All parking areas shall be located as far away as possible from water,
wetland, and shoreline areas adjacent to the subdivision.
■ Only strip paving will be allowed. Curb and gutter shall be prohibited.
■ Channeling storm water runoff directly into water bodies shall be prohibited.
Storm water runoff shall be routed through swales and other systems
designed to increase time of concentration, decrease velocity, increase
infiltration, allow suspended solids to settle, and remove pollutants.
Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.68 Craven County will enforce development regulations of the North Carolina State
Building Code and District Health Department relating to building construction and
septic tank installation and replacement. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.69 Craven County will coordinate development activity with state regulatory personnel
and the Craven County Sanitarian. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.70 Craven County will consider incorporating requirements into its local ordinances to
improve water quality, focusing on the following:
■ Protect sensitive natural areas, including coastal wetlands
■ Establish buffer networks
■ Minimize impervious cover in site design
■ Limit erosion during construction
■ Restoration of impaired waters
■ Management of the cause and sources of pollution to ensure the protection
of those waters currently supporting their uses allowing for reasonable
economic growth.
■ Reduction of nutrients in Craven County waters.
Schedule: Review local ordinances annually,
I.71 Craven County will rely on the technical requirements and state program approval
for underground storage tanks (40 CFR, Parts 280 and 281), and any subsequent
state regulations concerning underground storage tanks adopted during the
planning period. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.72 Craven County will continuously enforce, through the development and zoning
permit process, all current regulations of the NC State Building Code and North
Carolina Division of Health Services relating to building construction and septic tank
installation/replacement in areas with soils restrictions. Schedule: Continuing
Activity,
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I.73 Craven County supports regulation of well fields and land uses near such fields by
the North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources. Schedule:
Continuing Activity.
I.74 Craven County will comply with CAMA and the NC Department of Environment and
Natural Resources stormwater runoff regulations, and by coordinating local
development activities involving chemical storage or underground storage tank
installation/abandonment with Craven County Emergency Management personnel
and the Groundwater Section of the NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources. The county will plan for an adequate long-range water supply. In the
planning process, Craven County will cooperate with adjacent counties to protect
water resources. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
6. Local Areas of Concern
a. Management Goal
Craven County will adopt policies which are consistent with CAMA's overall goals and
respond to the Craven County Vision Statement (see page 7).
b. Planning Objective
Craven County will address local concerns including cultural and historic areas, scenic areas,
economic development, or general health and human service needs.
C. Land Use Plan Requirements
The following identifies Craven County's policies/implementing actions on local areas of
concern. All policies are continuing activities.
Policies - Cultural, Historic, and Scenic Areas:
P.97 Craven County will encourage the development of the tourism and educational
potential of the area's architectural, historic, and cultural resources.
P.98 Craven County supports the preservation of important cultural resources and
supports local, state, and federal efforts to protect historic properties within its
borders and to perpetuate its cultural heritage.
P.99 Craven County supports preservation of its scenic shoreline areas (NOTE — may or
may not include areas defined by 15A NCAC 7H).
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P.100 Craven County will protect historic and potentially historic properties and perpetuate
its cultural heritage.
Implementing Action - Cultural, Historic, and Scenic Areas:
I.75 Craven County will support public education of significant historic sites by placing
an inventory of significant historic sites/properties on the Craven County website.
Schedule; Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
I.76 Craven County will encourage a county -wide survey of historical sites by local
volunteers or state and federal agencies and will seek grant monies for the
complete inventory of historically significant structures and sites. Schedule: Fiscal
Year 2009-2010.
I.77 Craven County will coordinate housing code enforcement/redevelopment projects
with the NC Division of Archives and History to ensure that any significant
architectural details or buildings are identified and preserved. Schedule;
Continuing Activity.
I.78 Craven County will coordinate public works projects with the NC Division of Archives
and History to ensure the identification and preservation of significant
archaeological sites. Schedule; Continuing Activity.
Policies - Economic Development:
P.101 Craven County supports the Cherry Point Marine Corps Base as the primary
economic engine of the local economy. County actions shall be consistent with
preserving and protecting this pivotal major industry.
P.102 Craven County supports ongoing efforts to retain and enhance commercial air
service at the Craven Regional Airport.
P.103 Craven County shall protect, enhance, and encourage a high quality of life, including
the conservation and management of natural and man-made resources, as an
effective component of an economic development and diversification strategy.
P.104 Craven County supports applicable state and federal programs regarding economic
and community development, especially those programs related to better jobs,
water quality, and water and land transportation system improvements.
P.105 Craven County shall seek to foster an agricultural industry that is compatible with
a high quality of life, as a means to facilitate diversification in the local economy.
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P.106 Craven County will remain committed to providing needed services, as economically
feasible, to accommodate new residential, commercial, and industrial development
in the county.
P.107 Craven County supports the recruitment and siting of environmentally compatible
industry and commercial establishments in areas that are already similarly
developed or in public or private industrial parks to minimize the sacrifice of prime
agricultural land for such development and protection of commercial fisheries.
P.108 Craven County supports local, state, and federal efforts to minimize the adverse
impact of man-made hazards within its borders.
P.109 Craven County opposes the bulk storage of man-made hazardous materials as
defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency, with the exception of bulk fuel
storage tanks used for retail and wholesale sales, public power generation, and
individual heating fuel storage tanks.
P.110 Craven County opposes the disposal of any toxic wastes, as defined by the US
Environmental Protection Agency's Listing of Hazardous Substances and Priority
Pollutants, within its jurisdiction.
P.111 Craven County considers eco-tourism to be a strong asset for economic and
commercial development.
P.112 Craven County generally supports the efforts of the NC Department of
Transportation to improve access to the county.
P.113 Craven County generally supports the activities of the NC Division of Travel and
Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry and efforts to
promote tourism -related commercial activity and efforts to enhance and provide
shoreline resources.
Implementing Actions - Economic Development:
I.79 Craven County will continue to rely on state technical requirements and programs
to regulate underground storage tanks. Schedule; Continuing Activity.
I.80 Craven County will utilize its development controls and will rely on state and federal
agencies with jurisdiction to minimize the impact of man-made hazards. Schedule;
Continuing Activity,
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I.81 Craven County will encourage all aquaculture activities which meet applicable local,
state, and federal policies and permit requirements. However, the County reserves
the right to comment on all aquaculture activities that require Department of
Environment and Natural Resources permitting. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.82 Craven County will rely on state and federal agencies with regulatory authority, as
well as existing local development regulations, to monitor and regulate energy
facility siting and development. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.83 Craven County will continue to support the activities of the NC Division of Travel
and Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry, efforts to
promote tourism -related commercial activity, and efforts to enhance and provide
shoreline resources. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.84 Craven County will implement the following activities to support economic
development:
■ Formulate and expand local incentives to attract industry.
Support the continued inventory of unused business facilities.
El Support County water and sewer systems and other infrastructure.
0 Support and enhance incubator programs for startup businesses.
El Identify and recruit industries that are compatible with and
complement Craven County's geography, culture, and climate.
Support awareness of incentives for the employment of the elderly.
■ Encourage clean industry to locate in Craven County to promote a healthy
environment.
Support businesses involved with computer software business,
medical technology, and telecommunications.
Promote awareness of service industry catering to tourists'
opportunities.
Investigate the need to support wind generated power.
■ Expand opportunities (both public and private) for employment and
procurement by using local vendors.
Schedule: Continuing Activities
Policies - Military/Community Cooperation:
P.114 Craven County will support coordinated intergovernmental and military -community
planning for land use and development, transportation, utilities, environmental
management, law enforcement and public safety, education, recreation, tourism,
and economic development.
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P.115 Craven County encourages special committees, advisory panels, educational forums,
workshops, leadership seminars, community meetings, and media contacts to
enhance the level of community involvement and awareness of military -community
issues.
P.116 Craven County supports working proactively with the Cherry Point Marine Corps
Base to determine those policies and actions that will strengthen the operational
viability of the military while also enhancing the community at large.
P.117 In support of military personnel, Craven County will provide for an enhanced quality
of life in the area, including better housing, more and better parks, cleaner coastal
waters, better schools, more efficient land use patterns, more attractive
development and scenic beauty, protection of important natural resources, and
continued economic development.
Implementing Actions - Military/Community Cooperation:
I.85 Craven County will continue to support cooperative agreements with the military for
the provision of police, fire, and EMS services. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.86 During the implementation of this plan, Craven County will support the following
military/civilian interests:
■ A base that maintains or expands its current population.
■ Continued good relations with base.
■ More tax revenues.
■ Continued cooperation in police, fire, EMS, and emergency response.
■ More access to base land for recreation (hunting, boating).
■ Improved quality of life.
■ Better schools.
■ Wide range of jobs.
■ Better commercial air service.
■ Minimization of aircraft noise.
■ Support for the Department of Defense mission.
■ Support of infrastructure improvements to facilitate strategic deployment.
■ Buffer areas to mitigate encroachment.
■ Local government actions that ensure compatible development adjacent to
base boundaries.
■ Joint planning with community for utilities and land use.
■ Improved off -base housing.
Schedule; Continuing Activities.
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Policies - General Health and Human Services Needs:
P.118 Craven County supports the provision of governmental services to its citizens and
the extension of water services from existing systems and encourages the use of
central systems for new developments - whether residential, commercial, or
industrial in nature.
P.119 Craven County encourages offers of land for the siting of new schools, particularly
in conjunction with new development. Acceptance of such properties shall be based
on approved criteria and cooperative planning with the County school
administration.
P.120 Craven County supports site planning for traffic management and safety in the
vicinity of public schools.
P.121 Craven County supports the mission of Craven Community College in meeting the
educational and job readiness requirements of area residents.
P.122 Craven County supports the efforts of the County Library System in fostering the
development of a literate and well-informed resident population.
P.123 Craven County supports the continued provision of solid waste disposal, law
enforcement, and educational services to all citizens of the county.
P.124 Craven County supports the provision of elementary and secondary education to all
Craven County citizens.
P.125 Craven County supports a comprehensive recreational program to provide a broad
range of recreational facilities for its citizens.
P.126 Craven County generally supports efforts, initiatives, and programs — both public
and private — that provide new buildings and facilities, or serve to make existing
buildings and facilities accessible and available to physically challenged persons.
P.127 Craven County supports efforts and initiatives to provide quality, affordable health
care to its citizens including support of the construction of a hospital or primary care
facility in or near the county, and the continued effective operation of the Craven
County Health Department.
P.128 Craven County supports improvement and expansion of fire protection and
emergency management services including fire/rescue services.
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P.129 Craven County supports efforts and measures to collect and dispose of solid waste
efficiently and economically, and supports recycling and the establishment and
maintenance of recycling centers.
P.130 Craven County supports North Carolina Division of Waste Management regulation
of underground storage tanks.
Implementing Actions - General Health and Human Services Needs:
I.87 Craven County will continue to provide governmental services including solid waste
disposal, law enforcement, educational services, and fire/rescue services to all areas
of the county at service levels adequate to serve a growing population. Schedule;
Continuing Activity,
I.88 Craven County will support the siting of recycling centers, transfer stations and solid
waste collection sites within all land classifications except those within the
conservation category. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.89 Craven County will continue to support and fund its public school system.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.90 Craven County will continue to support and fund the Craven County Sheriff's
Department. Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.91 Craven County will rely on state and federal law enforcement agencies and
personnel for crime prevention and crime investigation services. Schedule:
Continuing Activity,
I.92 Craven County will rely on the NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Coastal Management and other state and federal agencies
with regulatory authority to regulate, monitor, and limit the use of coastal airspaces.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.93 Craven County will seek state and federal technical and financial assistance to
provide facilities for physically challenged persons. Schedule: Continuing
Activity.
Policies - Community Appearance:
P.131 The important economic, tourism, and community image benefits of attractive
major travel corridors through Craven County shall be recognized. Such entryway
corridors shall receive priority attention for improved appearance and development
standards, including landscaping, signage, and tree preservation.
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P.132 Landscape improvements at existing and new commercial developments,
particularly as related to breaking up and softening the appearance of expansive
parking areas, shall be encouraged.
P.133 Craven County shall discourage the inappropriate use of manufactured or site built
homes for storage or their abandonment without proper disposal.
P.134 New development, redevelopment, rehabilitation and maintenance of structures and
sites should be consistent and supportive of the neighborhood and architectural
context of the surrounding area.
P.135 Craven County supports the planting of street trees to provide visual relief, summer
cooling, improved air quality, and livability.
P.136 Littering of public roadsides and properties, whether from individual "litterbugs" or
drivers of inadequately covered trucks, shall not be tolerated. Those who would
abuse our local environment and denigrate the image of our area should be held
accountable through appropriate programs and enforcement of litter laws.
Implementing Actions — Community Appearance:
I.94 Craven County will consider establishing a Community Appearance Committee or
Commission with a charge to establish guidelines and procedures for community
appearance awards and to conduct studies and make recommendations addressing
problems of litter on beaches and along roads. Schedule; Fiscal Year 2011-
2012 and continuing. Example activities will include the following:
■ Promote "Adopt -a -Highway" programs and educate the public through local
media concerning community appearance needs.
■ Use prison labor to clean up and remove debris from road rights -of -way.
■ Select recipients of Community Appearance awards and advise the Board on
methods by which the community's appearance might be improved including
studies and recommendations as may be necessary to address the problem
of litter on beaches and along roads.
I.95 Craven County will continue to enforce its junked/inoperable vehicle ordinance to
require the removal of junked/abandoned vehicles. Schedule; Continuing
Activity,
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I.96 Craven County will implement the following concerning potential releases from
home heating oil underground storage tanks:
■ Removal of any abandoned or out -of -use underground storage tanks as
recommended by the NCDENR Washington Regional Office Underground
Storage Tank (UST) Section.
■ Installation and maintenance of above -ground fuel tanks in accordance with
applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
■ Contain and properly restored areas impacted by any chemical or petroleum
spills. Ensure that spills of significant quantity are reported to the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water
Quality (Washington Regional Office).
■ Report immediately to the local Fire Marshal any soils excavated during
demolition or construction that show evidence of chemical or petroleum
contamination to determine whether explosion or inhalation hazards exist.
Schedule: Continuing Activities
I.97 Craven County will coordinate its development with that contained in municipal
jurisdictions by supporting the following:
■ Coordinate with municipalities to ensure that municipality and County
decisions regarding the type and intensity of land uses within and adjacent
to the municipal planning areas are consistent with the Future Land Use
Maps.
■ Seek mutually acceptable standards for public facilities and services with the
municipalities to ensure that services can be provided relatively seamlessly
across jurisdictional boundaries. While service standards should be the
same for similar types of development, regardless of the location of
development, they should differentiate the type of planned development
(urban, suburban, or rural).
■ Coordinate municipal capital improvements plans with those of the County,
school districts and other service providers to more efficiently serve the
community.
Schedule: Continuing Activities
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I.98 Craven County will seek educational grants to subsidize in -county continuing
education by nearby colleges and universities and support community education
programs. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.99 Craven County will encourage developers to incorporate new school sites into the
overall design of subdivisions and mixed use developments. Schedule:
Continuing Activity.
Policies - Redevelopment:
P.137 Craven County supports repair and reconstruction of privately -owned dwelling units
through private funds and/or grants. It supports the enforcement of existing
regulations of the District Health Department regarding sanitary conditions.
P.138 Craven County will not unreasonably displace families or require building demolition.
P.139 Craven County will support redevelopment as specified in the county's Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
Implementing Actions - Redevelopment:
I.100 Craven County will seek state and federal financial and technical assistance for
community improvements. The county may apply for Community Development
Block Grants for the rehabilitation of areas of substandard housing by identifying
same. Schedule: Continuing Activity.
I.101 Craven County will consider updating its minimum housing code. Schedule: Fiscal
Year 2010-2011,
I.102 Craven County will allow the reconstruction of any structures demolished by natural
disaster which will comply with all applicable local and state regulations.
Schedule: Continuing Activity,
I.103 Craven County will consider the following actions in redevelopment/revitalization
areas:
■ Waive or reduce administrative, inspection, and/or connection fees to:
Encourage desirable redevelopment proposals that provide for jobs
and improved wages.
Stimulate additional redevelopment activity.
C1 Preserve the County's historic properties.
Support public purpose projects.
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■ Revise the development regulations to be responsive to innovative
development proposals and existing conditions, including:
Waive site plan requirements for redevelopment proposals if there
is no substantial change in use or structure.
a Reduce site plan requirements for redevelopment proposals if there
is a minor (to be defined in the development regulations) change in
use or structure.
Schedule: Continuing Activities.
Implementing Actions - Funding Options:
I.104 Craven County will continue to support state and federal programs that are deemed
necessary, cost-effective, and within the administrative and fiscal capabilities of
Craven County. Schedule; Continuing Activity, These include:
■ Community Development Block Grant Program
■ Area Agency on Aging
■ Emergency Medical Services
■ JTPA Work Program
■ Coastal Area Management Act, including shoreline access funds
■ Small Business Association
■ Economic Development Administration Funds
■ Farmer's Home Administration — Federal Grant Program
■ Federal Emergency Management Program
■ Aid to Families with Dependent Children
■ MEDICAID
■ Day Care
■ Crisis Intervention
I.105 Craven County will selectively support state and federal programs related to Craven
County. The county, through its boards, commissions, and committees, will monitor
state and federal programs and regulations. It will use opportunities as they are
presented to voice support for or to disagree with programs and regulations that
are proposed by state and federal agencies. Schedule; Continuing Activity,
I.106 Craven County officials will continue to work with the US Army Corps of Engineers
and any other state and federal agencies to ensure continued dredging and
maintenance of channels and rivers as needed to keep these facilities open to
navigation. These efforts shall comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
Providing borrow or spoil areas and provision of easements for work will be
determined on case -by -case basis. The county would encourage spoil material
being placed in those areas where easements for such use already exist. Channel
maintenance has major economic significance and is worthy of state and federal
funding. Schedule; Continuing Activity.
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D. FUTURE LAND USE
1. Introduction
The future land use maps depict application of the policies for growth and development and the
desired future patterns of land use and land development for the county as a whole and the
participating municipalities. The areas indicated with the least suitable overlay are not
intended to prohibit development but are intended to indicate areas where careful
review of proposed development should be undertaken. In the absence of county -wide
zoning, this review will focus on enforcement of the county Subdivision Ordinance outside of the
areas included in the US 70 Corridor Zoning Ordinance and the Craven County Zoning and Height
Control Ordinance. The future land use maps must include the following:
■ Areas and locations planned for conservation or open space and a description of compatible
land uses and activities.
■ Areas and locations planned for future growth and development with consideration of the
following:
11 Predominant and supporting land uses that are to be encouraged in each area; and
0 Overall density and development intensity planned for each area; and
C1 Land use which reflects existing and planned infrastructure.
■ Reflect the information depicted on the Environmental Composite Map (Map 11) and the
Land Suitability Analysis Map (Map 15).
The future land use maps are intended to depict where the various types of land uses will be
acceptable.
The future land use plan or "map" is an essential tool for implementing land use planning. The
map is intended to serve as a guide for the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners when they
review private development proposals and make decisions on the location of public facilities.
The land use plan also provides the framework upon which zoning and subdivision regulations and
the capital improvements program should be based. In fact, the preparation of a land use plan and
map is mandated by legislation as a prerequisite for zoning. North Carolina General Statute 153A-
341 states the following about the purpose for land use plans:
"Zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan. Prior to
adopting or rejecting any zoning amendment, the governing board shall adopt a statement
describing whether its action is consistent with an adopted comprehensive plan and
explaining why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public
interest. That statement is not subject to judicial review.
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The Planning Board shall advise and comment on whether the proposed amendment is
consistent with any comprehensive plan that has been adopted and any other officially
adopted plan that is applicable. The Planning Board shall provide a written recommendation
to the Board of County Commissioners that addresses plan consistency and other matters
as deemed appropriate by the Planning Board, but a comment by the Planning Board that
a proposed amendment is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan shall not preclude
consideration or approval of the proposed amendment by the governing board.
Zoning regulations shall be designed to promote the public health, safety, and general
welfare. To that end, the regulations may address, among other things, the following public
purposes: to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid
undue concentration of population; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from
fire, panic, and dangers; and to facilitate the efficient and adequate provision of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. The
regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration as to, among other things, the
character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view of
conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land
throughout the County. In addition, the regulations shall be made with reasonable
consideration to expansion and development of any cities within the County, so as to provide
for their orderly growth and development.
Further, according to § 113A-111, Effect of Land Use Plan, no permit shall be issued under
Part 4 of this Article for development which is inconsistent with the approved land use plan
for the county in which it is proposed. No local ordinance or other local regulation shall be
adopted which, within an area of environmental concern, is inconsistent with the land use
plan of the county or city in which it is effective; any existing local ordinances and
regulations within areas of environmental concern shall be reviewed in light of the applicable
local land use plan and modified as may be necessary to make them consistent therewith.
All local ordinances and other local regulations affecting a county within the coastal area, but
not affecting an area of environmental concern, shall be reviewed by the Commission for
consistency with the applicable county and city land use plans and, if the Commission finds
any such ordinance or regulation to be inconsistent with the applicable land use plan, it shall
transmit recommendations for modification to the adopting local government. Similarly like
private entities and private projects, state agencies and projects requiring state permits must
obtain a CAMA permit before conducting development in AECs. GS 113A-118. Failure to
meet development standards results in permit denial. Development without a permit or in
violation of a permit can be enjoined and/or result in assessment of civil penalties. GS 113A-
126."
A land use plan is intended to accomplish three primary objectives. These objectives are as
follows:
■ To promote economic efficiency by coordinating the size and location of publicly provided
future community facilities with the location and intensity of future private residential,
commercial, and industrial activity.
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■ To optimize resources by allocating land for its most suitable use. For example, a county
may want to encourage industrial development on sites accessible to existing water and
sewer lines and in areas with suitable soil conditions. Or, a county may choose to arrange
land uses in such a way as to protect environmentally sensitive areas.
■ To provide a land use form that reflects the vision of the county's residents, is unified,
avoids conflicting land uses, optimizes resources, preserves the county's character and is
pleasing; providing open space, vistas and distinguishable districts.
There may be areas on the Future Land Use Plan that are considered least suitable for
development (resulting from the Environmental Composite - Map 11 and the Land Suitability
Analysis - Map 15) which have been assigned a Future Land Use category other than Conservation
or Low Density Residential. In most of those cases, they are considered least suitable because of
their location in a floodplain or wetland area, or a significant natural heritage area.
2. Future Land Use Acreages
Tables 72 through 75 summarize the acreages for the future land uses depicted on Maps 17, 17A,
1713, 17C, and 17D. The tables summarize the total area of the depicted future land uses
throughout Craven County and the participating municipalities of Cove City, Dover, and Vanceboro;
however, these maps are not intended to indicate total "build -out". The maps indicate appropriate
locations for future land use which exceeds the total acreage to be required during the planning
period.
Table 72. Craven County
Future Land Use Acreages
LAND USE
Acres
Percentage
Commercial
1,828.77
0.46%
Conservation*
168,910.99
42.18%
Industrial
2,647.63
0.66%
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
181,302.32
45.28%
Military
62.79
0.02%
Mixed Use**
7,190.17
1.80%
Office & Institutional
1,063.29
0.27%
Recreational
983.60
0.25%
Residential
36,439.78
9.10%
TOTAL
400,429.35
100.00%
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
* Includes the Croatan Forest
**The mixed use category includes land which is classified as commercial on the existing land use map.
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Table 73. Town of Cove City
Future Land Use Acreages
LAND USE
Acres
Percentage
Commercial
24.3
6.5%
Office & Institutional
19.1
5.1%
Residential
174.8
46.5%
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
157.7
42.0%
TOTAL
375.8
100.0%
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Table 74. Town of Dover
Future Land Use Acreages
LAND USE
Acres
Percentage
Commercial
22.7
2.1%
Office & Institutional
30.8
2.8%
Residential
291.9
26.5%
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
741.6
67.3%
Conservation
14.8
1.3%
TOTAL
1,101.8
100.0%
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Table 75. Town of Vanceboro
Future Land Use Acreages
LAND USE
Acres
Percentage
Commercial
108.8
10.4%
Office & Institutional
88.8
8.5%
Residential
196.0
18.8%
Agricultural/Low Density Residential
446.0
42.7%
Conservation
206.0
19.7%
TOTAL
1,045.5
100.0%
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
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All land use category uses are categorized as preferred/not preferred or permitted/not permitted.
The Planning Board will be instrumental in the implementation of this plan and interpretation of
consistency with applicable land use categories.
All future land use acreages are based on the suitability of land for development and not on
forecast market demand for future acreages. The land use categories and estimated average
densities/parcels are indicated by the following definitions. The following identified uses are
those which are to be encouraged by any existing and future adopted zoning. All
future land use density allowances are intended to be calculated using net density.
a. Commercial
This future land use category involves any facility which provides an occupation,
employment, or enterprise that is conducted for profit or non-profit entity by the owner, lessee,
or licensee. The desired density is a minimum of 10,000 square feet for parcels with central water
and sewer service (including approved package treatment plants) or a minimum of 20,000 square
feet without central water and sewer service. A majority of, if not all, commercial growth is
expected to take place within the areas delineated as commercial or mixed use on the future land
use map.
Allowable Density: 4.3 units per acre (with central sewer); 2.2 units per acre (without
central sewer).
Maximum Building Height: 100 feet.
Preferred Uses: Entertainment complexes, restaurants, commercial, retail and wholesale
establishments.
Uses Not Preferred., All uses unrelated to providing county residents and visitors with
needed services and access to retail needs.
b. Industrial
Industrial land uses are those which engage in basic processing and manufacturing of raw
materials, manufacturing or storage of materials, production of finished products, packaging, sales
and distribution of products, and production of all agricultural products. The minimum lot size
should be two acres or larger in size, and have adequate means to dispose of all solid and
industrial waste.
Allowable Density: 1 industrial operation per two -acre site.
Maximum Building Height: 100 feet.
Permitted Uses: Industrial operations which will not adversely impact environmental
conditions (comply with all local/state/federal permitting requirements), agriculture oriented
operations, warehousing facilities, livestock operations, commercial fishing operations,
county airport facilities, and accessory uses incidental to these permitted uses.
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Uses Not Permitted: Industrial operations that pose a significant threat to environmental
quality (do not comply with local/state/federal permitting requirements) and non -industrial
uses including commercial, office/institutional, and residential.
C. Office and Institutional
This category accounts for all properties whose use is dedicated to governmental facilities,
churches, office space, and organizational facilities. As with a majority of the development within
Craven County, these facilities and structures are scattered throughout the county. Some offices
maintained for business/for profit enterprises are also included in the commercial land use
category. Minimum lot sizes/density will be dictated by the availability of water and sewer service.
Lot size will be governed by state and local waste treatment and water supply requirements.
However, most development is expected at parcels 20,000 square feet or larger in area.
Allowable Density: 2.2 units per acre.
Maximum Building Height: 80 feet.
Preferred Uses: Public and private office and institutional uses, churches, meeting facilities,
governmental facilities.
Uses Not Preferred., Residential uses, commercial operations, for profit service and office
uses, uses that will have adverse impacts on adjacent residential areas.
d. Mixed Use
This future land use district is intended to support a range of uses including retail, office
space, and residential development. Mixed use buffers have been established between defined
municipal areas and adjacent rural areas/residential areas and conservation areas, and in
transitional areas along the US 70 corridor.
Allowable Density: 4.3 units per acre (with central sewer); 2.2 units per acre (without
central sewer).
Maximum Building Height: 100 feet.
Preferred Uses: Multi -family and single-family housing, entertainment complexes,
restaurants, retail establishments, office space, churches, parks and open space, light
industry.
Uses Not Preferred: All uses unrelated to providing county residents and visitors with
needed services, access to retail needs, or provision of housing.
Uses Not Permitted: Heavy industry.
e. Military
The Military land use district includes military lands under federal authority within the
County's planning jurisdiction. These areas are limited in size and are adjacent to Havelock's
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planning jurisdiction. Craven County will limit activities/land uses to those which are conducted
by the military. If property is sold/abandoned by the military, the land use plan will be amended
to consider private or non-military public use of the property.
Allowable Density. • As determined by the military.
Maximum Building Height., As determined by the military.
Permitted Uses: As determined by the military.
Uses Not Permitted. • As determined by the military.
f. Recreational
This future land use category is intended to include all properties to be utilized for public
and private recreational opportunities. This category is intended to provide for both local and
regional parks, as well as public access points. A majority of the recreational tracts on the future
land use maps are comprised of public recreational spaces. The county has decided not to set
minimum development criteria for this land use category. The primary reason for this decision is
that recreational spaces provide a range of recreational uses/services. Additionally, many outdoor
park facilities do not rely on public utilities for day-to-day operation.
Allowable Density. • N/A.
Maximum Building Height. • 35 feet.
Preferred Uses: Recreational development, including public parks, public/private
campgrounds, public access facilities, canoe/kayak trails.
Uses Not Preferred., Uses not related to the provision of recreational opportunities.
g. Residential
This future land use category comprises all moderate to high density housing developments
throughout the county. The density and respective minimum lot size for these properties will be
determined by what types of services are available on a particular site. In portions of the county
where central sewer service is available, higher densities will be permitted. As has been discussed,
development of single- and multi -family housing throughout the county will continue to be dictated
by the availability of public services and zoning in those areas where zoning exists. Based on these
factors the following general guidelines have been established. These guidelines will be considered
when the county decides to establish a comprehensive land development code. It should be noted
that within the county, high density housing developments will be discouraged. Low impact
commercial development and institutional use will be permitted within the residential land use
category. These developments will be dictated by the issuance of permits for adequate wastewater
treatment facilities coupled with the available of adequate water service capacity.
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Allowable Density: High Density - 5 units per acre (with central water/sewer service);
Moderate Density. 2.5 units per acre (with central water/sewer service); Low Density - 2
units per acre (without central water/sewer service).
Maximum Building Height: 35 feet.
Preferred Uses: Single- and multi -family housing developments or small concentrations of
- support services. Low impact non-residential development.
Uses Not Preferred All non-residential uses which adversely affect stable residential land
use.
h. Agricultural/Low Density Residential
This future land use category is comprised of properties whose use is related to both
agricultural activities, as well as single-family residential housing. There are substantial numbers
of properties within the county that accommodate both subsistence and small farming operations
and private residences. Generally these properties do not have access to county infrastructure
services. These properties_are much larger in size, and generally exceed a minimum lot size of five
acres or greater. Low impact commercial development and institutional use will be permitted
within the residential land use category.
Allowable Density., Average five acres or greater.
Maximum Building Height. 35 feet.
Preferred Uses: Low density residential housing, private agricultural operations, private
livestock operations. Low impact commercial and institutional uses.
Uses Not Preferred.- High/moderate density housing developments.
i. Conservation
The Conservation designation is located as a buffer in areas where there is a potential for
flooding and in areas where there is a potential land use conflict. The designation is intended to
be used for the permanent protection and preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, and
areas with historical, cultural, and archeological significance. Minimum lot size shall be 1 acre.
Allowable Density. • 1 unit per acre.
Maximum Building Height. • 35 feet.
Preferred Uses. Recreation areas, single-family detached homes, certain agricultural uses,
hunting clubs, retreat centers, places of worship, civic centers.
Uses Not Preferred: Commercial and industrial. development.
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j. Land Use Compatibility Matrix
Craven County has two zoning ordinances. One is the Craven County Zoning and Height
Control Ordinance (height control) which is in effect around the Craven County Regional Airport.
The second is the Craven County Marine Corps Air Station Zoning Ordinance (noise mitigation)
which is in effect on the east side of the Cherry Point Marine Corp Air Station. Because of the
purpose of the two ordinances, comparison of the land use categories in this plan to the zoning
districts is not desirable or helpful.
The Town of Cove City and Dover do not have zoning. The Town of Vanceboro does have zoning.
Table 76 provides a comparison of the land use categories and the Town of Vanceboro's existing
zoning districts.
Table 76. Town of Vanceboro
Future Land Use Plan Compatibility -Matrix
Review of Future Land Use Map Designation and Existing Zoning Districts
Zoning Districts
R10S
R10
R8
MH
Int.*
Ind.**
C
Min. Lot Size (SF)
10,000
10,000
8,000
5,000
none
20,000
none
Designations - Average Density
(du per acre)
Residential
G
G
G
G
X
X
X
Agricultural Low Density Residential
G
G
X
X
X
X
C
Commercial
X
X
X
X
G
G
G
Office and Institutional
X
X
X
X
G
X'
X.
Conservation
G
C
X
X
X
X
X
G= generally consistent; C= conditionally consistent; X= inconsistent.
* Institutional
** Industrial
3. Land Demand Forecast
The following table provides a forecast of land use demand. These forecasts are intended to
provide, anticipated land use acreages through the extent of the planning period (2030). The
acreage forecasts are based on population forecast discussed on page 16 of this plan. These
acreage estimates account for anticipated residential and non-residential growth and should
correlate with growth trends outlined within the Future Land. Use section of the plan. It should be
noted that non-residential development is permitted within the residential and low -density
residential future land use districts. Please refer to footnotes within the tables below for an
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The following table provides anticipated acreage increases in relation to the districts outlined on
the Future Land Use Map. This table does not assume build -out of the county's planning area as
defined within this land use plan update. It is not anticipated that this will occur during the
planning period (2030).
Table 77: Craven County
Land Demand Forecast
Residential/Housing Demand
2015 2020 2030 Total through 2030
Increased Population (2007-)* 7,561 2,156 2,204 11,921
Persons per Household** 2.5 2.5 2.5 N/A
Dwelling Units Required 3,024 862 882 4,768
Estimated Increased Acreage*** 1,210 345 353 1,908
Total Developed Residential Acreage**** 21,204 . 21,549 21,902 N/A
*Population increase addresses growth within the county from the high growth forecast outlined on page 16, as well as
participating jurisdictions. The baseline year for these forecasts is 2007. These estimates also account for military
personnel influx resulting from BRAC efforts.
**This figure is taken from the 2000 US Census.
***Estimated increased acreage is based on the development criteria defined for moderate density on pages 180-181.
****The total residential acreage includes the county as well as all participating jurisdictions. These figures also account
for all residential uses, including single-family, mobile home, and multi -family.
Non -Residential Land Use Demand
2015 2020 2030 Total through 2030
Commercial/Non-Residential (includes Commercial, Government & Institutional, and Recreational
Existing Land Use Categories)
Persons per Acres (2007) 0.279 0.279 0.279 0.279
Increased Demand (acres)* 296.0 601.55 614.9 1,512.5
Total Acreage ** 27,204.1 27,805.7 _ 28,420.6 N/A
Industrial
Persons per Acres (2007) 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025
Increased, Demand (acres) 26.5 53.9 55.1 135.5
Total Acreage ** 6,399.9 6,453.8 6,508.9 N/A
Transportation/Utilities
Persons per Acres (2007) 0.011 0.011 0.011 0.011
Increased Demand (acres) 11.7 23.7 24.2 59.6
Total Acreage ** 709.0 732.7 756.9 N/A
*Increased acreage demand is based on the population increase outlined in the housing demand table above in
conjunction with the persons per acre factor derived from 2006 population and existing land use figures. For the purposes
of the non-residential forecast, increased military personnel has not been accounted for.
**Total acreage accounts for the acreage established within the existing land use table outlined within Table 47 plus all
established increase acreage. For the purposes of these forecasts, the Croatan National Forest (54.404 acres), Sheep
Ridge Wilderness (9,313 acres), and Pond Pine Wilderness (950 acres) have been subtracted from the existing land use
acreage.
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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As noted within the community facilities section of this plan, Craven County maintains a central
water system. The County does not maintain a central sewer system, and has no plans to establish
a system within the planning period addressed within this plan. The 7B CAMA planning guidelines
require that the County project the demand for all infrastructure services provided based on the
estimates*of land demand outlined in Table 77. These estimates will provide the County with an
idea of whether existing system capacity will be sufficient to support anticipated growth. The
following outlines the County's existing system capacity, and forecast the increased water demand
through the year 2030. The forecast only accounts for residential development.
■ Average Residential Daily Water Usage Rates 170 gallons per day (based on estimated
usage published by the American Water Works Association)
■ Existing Water System Capacity = .720 million gallons per day
■ Existing Water System Usage = .409 million gallons per day
■ Percentage of Existing System Utilization = 56.8%
Table 78. Craven County
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
2015
2020
2030
Additional Units
3,024
862
882
Increased Demand (MGD)
0.514
0.147
0.15
Total Demand (GPD)
0.923
1.07
1.22
Source: Holland Consulting Planners,
Inc., --
According to the forecast outlined in the table above, it is anticipated that Craven County will
exceed existing water system capacity at some point between 2010 and 2015. As discussed within
the water system future demands section of the plan (page 129), the County has estimated that
plant capacity will need to be increased by 2012. The 2012 estimated date was based on water
system demand forecast compiled during completion of the 2007 Craven County Water Supply
Plana The County will continue to monitor this situation, and appropriate funds as needed for the
planning and design phase of this expansion.
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SECTION VII. TOOLS FOR MANAGING DEVELOPMENT
A. GUIDE FOR LAND USE DECISION MAKING
It is intended that this document be an integral part of the Craven County decision making process
concerning future land use. This document should be consulted prior to any decision being made
by Craven County concerning land use and development, including the review and approval of
subdivision plats.
B. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The existing management program includes the following ordinances: Craven County Subdivision
Ordinance, North Carolina Building Code, National Flood Insurance Program, the 1996 Craven
County Land Use Plan, the Craven County Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Craven County US 70
Corridor Zoning Ordinance, the Craven County Mobile Home Park -Ordinance, and the Craven
County Zoning and Height Control Ordinance.
C. ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Craven County will utilize the following additional tools to implement this plan:
■ Rely on the policies and implementing actions included in this plan and summarized in
Table 79.
■ Revise this plan as infrastructure systems are expanded.
■ Conduct annual training sessions for the Craven County Planning Board and Board of
Commissioners.
■ At a minimum, update the Land Use Plan and implementation process every six to seven
years.
■ Revise the county's subdivision ordinance to support the policies and implementing actions
contained in this plan.
■ Prepare a capital improvements plan/program to address the. following community
facilities/needs: water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation.
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D. LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS
At which time the Craven County CAMA Core Land Use Plan needs to be amended, the County will
apply the guidelines for Land Use Plan Amendments under Subchapter 713, Section 0.400 of the
North Carolina Administrative Code. A brief summary of the County's amendment process is
provided below:
• The Land Use Plan may be amended as a whole by a single resolution or in parts. by
successive resolutions. The successive resolution may address geographical sections,
county divisions, or functional units of subject matter. Participating municipalities may
make amendments to the land use plan as it affects their jurisdictions. Some amendments
may require additional background analysis to take place.
■ The County/participating municipality must hold a public hearing of which the public has.
been properly notified. NOTE: Special state public notice and advertising requirements
exist for LUP amendments.
■ Copies of the proposed amendment(s) must be available for review at the County's
Planning Department or participating municipalities' primary governmental offices during
designated hours.
■ The executive secretary or a designated agent of the Coastal Resources Commission shall
be given prior notice of the public hearing, a copy of the proposed amendment(s), and a
reason for the amendment(s).
■ Amendments must be consistent with the Coastal Resources Commission's Land Use
Planning Guidelines (15A NCAC 713) and, if possible, with the Land Use Plans of adjacent
jurisdictions.
■ If possible, the County/participating municipality will adopt the plan amendments
expeditiously following the close of the public hearing.
■ The County/participating municipality will provide the executive secretary of the Coastal
Resources Commission with a copy of the amended text or maps, and certification of
adoption within seven days of adoption.
■ Any changes to this plan affecting areas within the -jurisdiction of a participating
municipality will not be considered/approved without prior review, support, and
recommendation by the governing body of the affected municipality.
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■ The advertising cost of amendments to this plan which are not initiated by the Craven
County Board of Commissioners will be paid for by the individual, organization, or other
entity requesting the amendment.
E. ACTION PLAN/SCHEDULE
1. Citizen Participation
For the preparation of this plan, the Craven County Board of Commissioners adopted a citizen
participation plan on February 5, 2007. A copy of that plan is included as Appendix I. In addition
to the implementation of this plan, Craven County will implement the following to ensure adequate
citizen participation:
■ The county will encourage public participation in land use decisions and encourage citizen
input via its boards and commissions.
■ The county will ensure that the membership of all planning related and ad hoc advisory
committees has a cross section of Craven County's citizenry.
2. Action Plan/Schedule
The following describes the priority implementing actions that will be taken by Craven County to
implement this CAMA Core Land Use Plan and, when specified, the fiscal year(s) in which each
action is anticipated to begin and end. All other implementing actions are considered continuing
activities. This action plan will be used to prepare the implementation status report for the CAMA
Land Use Plan.
Schedule
Begin
End
Policy References
Implementing Actions
P.1- P.5
The County will pursue funding for an update of its shoreline access plan
FY2010
FY2011
which will provide a foundation for funding of improvements to shoreline
access sites.
P.35 - P.48
Craven County will develop and adopt.a specific plan for the establishment
FY2011
FY2012
of mooring fields, including prohibition of floating homes.
P.35 -P.48
Craven County will investigate the development of an ordinance to
FY2011
FY2012
regulate floating homes
P.54 - P.65
Craven County will prepare a community facilities plan to support its
FY2011
FY2012
infrastructure carrying capacity policies.
P.97 - P.100
Craven County efforts to educate the public about the significance of
FY2011
FY2012
historic sites should enhance the County's ability to protect historically
significant sites.
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P.97 - P.100
Craven County will inventory its historic sites to ensure that the County is
FY2009
FY2010
NOTE: References to P.# refer to the appropriate policy number and is not a page number reference.
F. RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN/
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF LAND USE PLAN POLICIES
The policies, management goals, planning objectives, and land use plan requirements contained
in this document will have positive impacts for Craven County. However, any man-made/created
action is potentially negative or, at least, may have some adverse effects. It should be noted that
some policies and implementing actions rely partially or solely on state and federal rules. The
following could have some negative impacts:
■ Some possible degradation of water quality within and adjacent to Craven County's
jurisdiction.
■. Infrastructure improvements which may extend through sensitive environmental areas.
■ Increased development in some floodplain areas.
■ Increased density in and near military operations areas.
■ Increased stormwater runoff.
■ Continued/increased high density development along the US 70 Corridor.
The management objectives, policies, and implementing actions address the issues associated with
these possible negative impacts. Specific mitigating policies and implementing actions are
identified in the Notes to the Policy Analysis Matrix, see page 198.
Table 79 provides an analysis matrix which summarizes this plan's policies and identifies them as
beneficial, neutral, or detrimental. The following provides a definition of these terms:
Beneficial. A policy or implementing action which is considered to improve the quality of
life and minimize or eliminate adverse environmental impacts.
Detrimental. A policy or implementing action which may have adverse cultural or
environmental impacts.
Neutral. No policies or implementing actions are considered neutral.
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Table 79: Policy Analysis Matrix
Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
•minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
Public Access:
P.1
B
B
N
N
N
B
P.2
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.3
B
B
N
N
N
B
PA
B
N
N
N
N
B
P.5
B
B
N
N
N
B
Land Use Compatibility:
P.6
N
B
N
N
N
B
P.7
N
B
N
N
N
B
P.8
B
B
B
B
B
B
P.9
B
B
B
N
N
B
P.10
N
B
N
N
N
B
P.11
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.12
B
B
B
N
N
B
P.13
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.14
N
B
B
B
N
N
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Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
P.15
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.16
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.17
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.18
N
N
B
N
D
N
P.19
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.20
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.21
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.22
N
N•
N
N
N
N
P.23
N
B
B.
N
B
N
P.24
N
N
B
N
B
B
P.25
N
B
B
N
N
N
P.26
N
B
B
N
D
B
P.27
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.28 •
N
B
N
N
N
N
P.29
N
B
N
N
B
N
P.30
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.31
N
B
N
N
N
N
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Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
toss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
P.32
N
B
B
N
N
N
P.33
N
B
N
N
N
N
P.34
N
B
B
N
N
N
P.35
N
B
B
N
B
B
P.36
N
B
N
B
B
B
P.37
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.38
N
B
B
B
B
B
P.39
N
B
N
B
N
B
P.40
N
B
N
B
B
B
P.41
N
B
B
g
B
B
P.42
N
B
B
B
B
B
P.43
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.44
B
B
B
N
N
B
P.45
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.46
N
N
B
N
B
B
P.47
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.48
N
N
B
N
N
B
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Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and,
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support 'planned.
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access '
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
P.49
N
B
B
B
B
N
P.50
N
B
B
N
B
N
P.51
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.52
B
N
B
B
B
N
P.53
N
N
B
N
B
B
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity (includes transportation):
P.54
N
N
B
N
N
B
P.55
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.56
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.57
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.58
N
B
B
N
B
B
P.59
N
B
N
N
N
B
P.60
N
N
B
B
N
B
P.61
B
B
B
N
B
B
P.62
N
N
B
B
N
N
P.63
N
B
B
N
N
N
P.64
N
N
N
N
N
B
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Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
'and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water,
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
P.65
N
N
B
B
B
N
P.66
N
N
B
N
N
B
P.67
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.68
N
N
N
B
N.
B
P.69
B
B
B
B
N
B
P.70
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.71
N
N
N
B
N
N
P.72
B
B
B
B
N
B
P.73
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.74
N
B
B
N
B
N
P.75
N
B
N
N
N
N
P.76
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.77
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.78
N
B
B
B
N
B
Natural Hazards:
P.79
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.80
N
N
N
N
B
B
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Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water .
development patterns
that take into account
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the,
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
P.81
N
N
N
N
N.
N
P.82
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.83
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.84
N
B
B
N
B
B
Water Quality:
P.85
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.86
N
N
B
N
B
N
P.87
N
N
B
B
B
B
P.88
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.89
N
B
N
N
- B
B
P.90
N
B
N
B
B
B
P.91
N
B
B
B
B
B
P.92
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.93
N
B
N
N
B
B
P.94
N
N
B
B
B
N
P.95
N
B
N
N
B
B
P.96
N.
B
N
B
B
N
Craven County Core Land Use Plan Page 194 October, 2009

Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of '
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned
• land uses and .
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account .
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
Local Concerns:
P.97
N
B
N
N
B
B
P.98
B
B
N
B
B
B
P.99
B
B
B
B
N
B
P.100
B
B
N
N
B
N
P.101
N
B
N
N
B
N
P.102
N
B
N
N
B
B
P.103
N
B
N
N
N
N
P.104
B
N
N
N
N
B
P.105
N
N
N
N
B
B
P.106
N
B
B
B
N
B
P.107
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.108
N
N
N
N
B
N
P.109
N
N
N
N
N
N
P.110
N
N
N
N
B
B
P.111
B
N
N
B
N
B
P.112
B
B
B
N
N
B
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Policy Benchmarks - Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and.
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account -
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other -fragile
infrastructure
character
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
densitywithin town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
P.113
B
B,
N
B
N
N
P.114
N
B
B
N
N
N
PALS
N
N
B
N
N
N
P.116
N
N
B
N
N
B
P.117
B
N
B
B
B
N
P.118
N
N
B
N
N
B
P.119
N
B
N
B
N
B
P.120
N
N
B
B
N
B
P.121
N
N
B
N
N
B
P.122
N
N
B
N
N
B
P.123
N
N
N
B
N
B
P.124
N
N
B
B
N
B
P.125
B
N
N
N
N
B
P.126
B
N
N
N
N
B
P.127
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.128
N
B
N
B
N
B
P.129
N
B
B
B
N
B
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Policy Benchmarks -Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D)
Public Access
Land Use Compatibility
Infrastructure Carrying Capacity
Natural Hazards
Water Quality
Local Concerns
Management Topics
• more planned access
• reduction in habitat
• water, sewer, and other key
• land uses and
• land use and
• preservation of
locations
loss and fragmentation
community facilities and
development patterns
development criteria
cultural, historic, and
• upgrades to existing
related to impacts of
services being available in
that reduce vulnerability
and measures that
scenic areas
access locations
land use and
required locations at adequate
to natural hazards
abate impacts that
• support of economic
• increase pedestrian
development
capacities to support planned .
• land uses and
degrade water quality
development
access
• reduction of water
community growth and
development patterns
• coordinate water
• development of
Land Use and
• comply with state access
resource and water
development patterns
that take into account
quality efforts with
human resources
Development
standards to enhance
quality degradation
• during construction of
the existing and planned
Carteret County
• preservation of the
Policies
opportunities for state
• balance growth demands
infrastructure systems,
capacity of evacuation
town's rural
funding
with protection of the
AECs and other fragile
infrastructure
character -
environment
areas should be protected
• minimize development in
• decrease residential
• transportation improvements
floodplains, AECs,
density within town
should support the efficiency
wetlands, and other
of traffic flow and pedestrian
fragile areas
safety
P.130
N
B
N
N
B
B
P.131
B
B
N
N
B
B
P.132
N
B
N
N
N
N
P.133
N
B
N
N
N
N
P.134
N
B
B
B
B
B
P.135
N
B
N
N
B
N
P.136
N
B
B
N
N
B
P.137
N
B
N
N
B
B
P.138
N
B
N
B
N
B
P.139
N
B
N
B
N
B
NOTE: References to P.# refer to the appropriate policy number and is not a page number reference.

,Notes to the Policy Matrix Table:
Craven County acknowledges that increased residential density can potentially have a detrimental
impact on natural resources and increased potential for localized stormwater drainage problems.
The County will work to minimize these impacts through the implementation of sustainable
development practices, and enforcement of current and proposed stormwater management
controls. The Craven County Planning Department will work with the development community to
guide the design process for new development in a manner that will work toward minimizing
adverse impacts on the existing environmental conditions. The County is also working with
NCDENR to ensure implementation and enforcement of the recently adopted Coastal Stormwater
Rules. These rules will serve as an additional development requirement geared towards reducing
pollutants from surface runoff into receiving waters.
P.26
Craven County supports mining activities within its jurisdiction, and acknowledges that these
operations may be potentially detrimental to environmental conditions and natural resources. The
County will closely monitor all applications for new mining operations to ensure that potential
impacts on the environment will be minimized. The County will rely heavily on state agencies in
working through the review and permitting process. This will be required due to the lack of
comprehensive zoning controls within the County. As the County moves forward through the
development of increased zoning regulations the location of mining and heavy industrial operations
will be a considerable factor. The County will continue to work with state agencies to monitor
existing operations to ensure that all environmental regulations are being complied with.
Craven County Core Land Use Plan Page 198 October, 2009

APPENDIX I
CRAVEN COUNTY
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
PREPARATION OF A CORE LAND USE PLAN, PHASE I
Craven County has received a Coastal Area Management Act grant for preparation of a Core Land
Use Plan, Phase I. Adequate citizen participation in the development of the plan is essential to the
preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens of Craven County. To ensure
such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by the County.
The Craven County Board of Commissioners will appoint the Planning Board to work with the
County s planning consultant to, ensure that the final product will be a plan suitable for adoption
by the County.
Specifically, the planning consultant and the Planning. Board will be responsible for ensuring
accomplishment of the following:
• Develop and adopt the Citizen Participation Plan; conduct.public information meeting; and
conduct a County -wide meeting to identify community concerns, key planning issues, and
aspirations. In addition, prepare analysis of existing and emerging conditions.
• Complete analysis of existing and emerging conditions; prepare natural systems analysis
and analysis of land use and development (including Existing Land Use Map). .
• Prepare community facilities analysis; prepare/review land suitability analysis and map;.
review existing CAMA plan, ordinances, and policies.
The schedule to be utilized for Phase I is included as Exhibit A.
All meetings of the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners at which the Plan will be discussed
will be advertised in a local newspaper. The public information meeting, County -wide meeting, and
public hearing will also be advertised in a local newspaper. In addition, public service
announcements will be posted at the County Administration Building and other public buildings as
directed by the Planning Board. and. Board of Commissioners. 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.
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EXHIBIT A
WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE
Phase I
January, 2007
Complete contractual arrangements
February, 2007
Hold a Public Information Meeting at the County's monthly Commissioners
Meeting. Appoint the Planning Board to serve as the responsible board in
preparation of the plan
April, 2007
Hold the initial Planning Board meeting
Items to discuss: Introduction; Analysis of Existing and Emerging Conditions
*All Planning Board meetings will be advertised in the local newspaper
May, 2007
Hold a Public Input Work Session, this meeting will be advertised through
a variety of media formats to ensure representation throughout the
community, is achieved.
June, 2007
Planning Board meeting will be held
Items to discuss: Natural Systems Analysis; Environmental Composite Map
July, 2007
Planning Board meeting to be held
Items to discuss: Environmental Conditions; Analysis of Land Use and
Development.
August, 2007
Planning Board meeting to be held
Items to discuss: Analysis of Existing Community Facilities/Services; Land
Suitability Analysis
September, 2007
Planning Board meeting to be held
Items to discuss: Review of Current Plans Policies and Regulations
October, 2007
Submit all Phase I revisions to the Planning Board, based on revisions
requested through the development of the plan to date
November, 2007
Submit Phase I of the Craven County CAMA Land Use.Plan to NC Division of
Coastal Management for review

CRAVEN COUNTY
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
PREPARATION OF A CORE LAND USE PLAN
PHASE II
Craven County has received a Coastal Area Management Act grant for preparation of a Core Land Use
Plan, Phase II. Adequate citizen participation in the development of the plan is essential to the
preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens of Craven County. To ensure such
input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by the County.'
The Craven County Board of Commissioners has appointed the Planning Board.to work with the
County's planning consultant to ensure that the final product will be a plan suitable for adoption by
the County.
Specifically, the planning consultant and the Planning Board will be responsible for ensuring
accomplishment of the following:
• Adopt and implement Citizen Participation Plan for Phase II.
• Revise preliminary plan based on public review.
• Complete plan for the future (including future land use map and tools for managing
development).
• Present the draft plan to the Board of Commissioners.
Submit plan to state/DCM for review; provide plan to adjacent jurisdictions for review;
conduct public information hearings.
• Review plan based on state and local review; conduct public hearing; Board of
Commissioners adoption; submit for CRC certification.
The schedule to be utilized for Phase II is included as Exhibit A.
All meetings of the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners at which the Plan will be discussed
will be advertised in a local newspaper. The public hearing will also be advertised in a local
newspaper. In addition, public service announcements will be posted at the County Administration
Building and other public buildings as directed by the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners.
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.
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EXHIBIT A
WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE
Phase II
April, 2008
Complete all Phase II contractual arrangements
Adopt the Phase II Citizen Participation Plan
Planning Board meeting will be held
Items to discuss: Future Demands on public services
May/July, 2008
Planning Board meetings will be held
Items to discuss: Introduction to Policy Statements and submittal of draft
Future Land Use Map
August, 2008
Planning Board meeting will be held
Items to discuss: Draft Policy Statements
September, 2008
Planning Board meeting to be held
Items to discuss: Continue discussion over Draft policy statements
October, 2008
Planning Board meeting to beheld
Items to discuss: Continue discussion over Draft policy statements; overview
of Plan for the Future
November, 2008
Planning Board meeting to be held
Items to discuss: Review of final document
December, 2008
Planning Board meeting to be held
Items to discuss: Review of final draft plan, with all edits, and request for
approval to forward plan to NCDCM for review
Upon receipt of
DCM Comments
Make all edits based on NCDCM comments; meet with the Planning Board to
discuss changes.
Hold a Public Hearing for local adoption by the Craven County Board of
Commissioners
Submit the plan for Coastal Resources Commission certification

APPENDIX II
Craven County Hazard Mitigation Plan Section VII - Mitigation Strategies and Policies
Section VII. Mitigation Strategies and Policies
This section of the HMP identifies specific strategies and policies that will "put
into action" the mitigation values and goals established in Section VI above by
completing the following steps:
• Prioritizing each community's Geographic Planning Areas
(GPA)
• Determining which types of mitigation strategies are
appropriate for each GPA
• Formulating selection criteria
Identifying policies to carry out the mitigation strategies
Creating an action plan for the mitigation strategies
Prioritizing the policies
• Identifying funding sources
Assigning implementation responsibilities
These steps will be undertaken through use of the following sub -sections:
A) Discussion of GPAs
B) Discussion of Mitigation Strategies and Section Format
C) Mitigation Objectives
D) Mitigation Policies
A) Discussion of GPAs
As noted in Section III above, each participating municipality and
unincorporated Craven County will constitute its own Geographic Planning Area
(GPA). Henceforth in this document, each GPA will be identified by the
community name (e.g.: City of New Bern). The reason for this decision is that
different governing bodies are responsible for growth and development
decisions in each GPA and that multiple GPAs within one jurisdiction would
unduly focus on one hazard or one area over others when all hazards will be
addressed in a prioritized fashion as described in Section VII of this HMP.
B) Discussion of Mitigation Strategies and Section Format
In the following sub -sections (subsection C, below), the County and its
participating jurisdictions have identified hazard mitigation objectives, which
can be defined as measurable, concrete steps towards achieving the goals
presented in the preceding section. When all objectives are completed, the
goals stated in the preceding section will be considered to have been met.
In sub -section D, below, the County and its participating jurisdictions have
identified hazard mitigation policies, which are specific tasks.and actions that
achieve the above stated objectives. When all policies have been
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implemented, the objectives presented in sub -section C below will be
considered to have been meta
When formulating objectives and policies, the County and its participating
jurisdictions were very mindful of the available types of activities, or policies
(used interchangeably with the term "strategies") that will result in natural
hazard mitigation, as presented in "Keeping Natural Hazards from Becoming
Disasters: A Mitigation Planning Guidebook for Local Governments" published
in May of 2003 by the NCDEM Hazard Mitigation Section and the Hazard
Mitigation Planning Clinic at the Department of City and Regional Planning at
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. These are summarized below:
• Prevention
o Actions designed to reduce the community's future
vulnerability, such as zoning or stormwater management
regulations
Property Protection
o Retrofitting or removal of existing structures subject to a
elevated risk of natural hazard damage
• Natural Resource Protection
- o Preserving or restoring natural features to ensure or
enhance their mitigative functions
Structural Projects
o Modification of the natural environment through built
structures to protect property -and life
• Public Information
o Educational and informational. activities
A.variety of policies, and combination of policies, will be utilized to meet the
stated goals and objectives through the policies provided below. Policies
selected will meet the following criteria:'
• The policy will solve the problem it is intended to solve, or begin
to develop a solution; and
• The policy meets at least one community mitigation goal; and
• The policy complies with all laws and regulations; and
• The policy is.cost-beneficial; and
The community implementing the policy has (or will have) the
capability to do so; and
• The policy is environmentally sound; and -
• The policy is technically feasible.
The basis for prioritization of mitigation policies was determined by the MAC
members from each local government for which the policy is applicable based
on their review and consideration of the data collected as part of the HMP. plan
development and their (i.e.: MAC members) collective knowledge of hazards in
their community.
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The following factors were considered during the prioritization process for. HMP
policies:
• Cost-effectiveness
The results of the Hazard Identification and Analysis review
included in this plan
The results of the Vulnerability Assessment included in this plan
The results of the Community Capability Assessment included in
this plan
The MAC identified mitigation policies as being either "high", "medium" or "low"
priority, based on the following -working definitions:
• High Priority: Highly cost-effective, administratively feasible and
politically feasible policies that should be implemented in the next year
(by October, 2005)
• Medium Priority: Policies that have at least two of the following
characteristics (but not all three):
o . Highly cost-effective; or
o Administratively feasible, given current levels of staffing and
resources; or
o Are politically popular and supportable given the current
environment
and that should be implemented in the next two (2) years (by October,
2006) were considered medium priority
• Low Priority: Policies that have at least one of the following
characteristics (but not two or three):
o Highly cost-effective; or
o Administratively feasible, given current levels of staffing and
resources; or
o Are politically popular and supportable given the current
environment
and that should be implemented in the next three (3) years (by October,
2007) were considered low priority. Policies will be implemented earlier
if resources are available.
C) Mitigation Objectives
As stated in sub -section B above, objectives, which are defined as measurable,
concrete steps towards achieving the goals presented in the section VI of this
plan. When all objectives are completed, the goals stated in the preceding
section will be considered to have been met.
Objectives were generated by and approved by the MAC. Each individual MAC
member indicated the applicability of each objective to their local
government. This is also true of the hazard mitigation policies discussed
below, although the applicability of each individual policy to each individual
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local "government is primarily a function of the vulnerability and community
capability analyses produced in Sections III and IV of this plan.
Goal
Objective
Objective
Participating
Number
Number
Jurisdiction to Which
Objective is
Applicable
1
1
Ensure that all sheltering facilities are well
All (Craven County is
publicized, accessible, and meet National
lead)
standards for safety and supply
1
2
Ensure that on -site sheltering is a safe option
All (Craven County is
(or as safe as possible) for families that
lead)
cannot or will not leave their homes
1
- 3
Reduce the frequency of electrical outages
All (Craven County is
and length of time such outages last
lead)
2
-1
Preserve open space in floodplain areas
All
2
2
Reduce the risk of damage from wildfires to
Craven County
future development
3
1
Reduce the risk of flooding to existing and
Craven County
future development and existing and future
citizens
3
2
Maximize the use of available hazard
All
mitigation grant programs to protect the
most vulnerable structures and populations
from existing and known hazards
4
1
Develop specific, timely recommendations for
All (Craven County is
hazard mitigation measures following a State
lead)
or Federally declared natural disaster
5
1
Ensure that the public is aware of the risks of
All (Craven County is .
different types of natural hazards, and
lead)
reduces their personal exposure to natural
hazards
6
1
Effectively manage stormwater discharging
All (except Town of
into water bodies.
Dover and Town of
Cove City)
D) Mitigation Policies
Specific actions, or "policies", are needed to realize each objective provided
above. For each policy, the following information will be provided in this
subsection:
• A statement of the policy
• A listing of the jurisdictions' it is applicable to
The type of strategy represented by the policy
The hazard(s) it is developed to address
The objective(s) it will achieve
The priority the action has (high, medium or low)
o Priority of mitigation policies was determined by the MAC
members from the local governments for which each policy is
applicable
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• Possible funding sources, if any
The agency or staff member assigned with responsibility for the policy
Projected completion date
Notes'and/or background information on the policy
The participating community's policies follow below:
Policy Number -
1
Policy
Review of Adequacy of Zoning, Subdivision, and Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinances for Control of Flooding Hazards
Applicable
Craven County, City of Havelock, City of New Bern, Town of
Jurisdictions
River Bend and Town of Trent Woods
Strategy Type
Prevention
flazard(s)
Flooding
Addressed
Objective(s)
2.1 and 3.1
Addressed
Priority
Medium
Possible Funding
Technical assistance may be available through the following
Sources
organizations:
* Judy Hills, Planning Director, Eastern Carolina Council, e-mail:
[e-mail]; phone: [phone];-Mailing Address: PO
Box 1717, New Bern, NC 28563-1717 : ,
* Randy Mundt, Planning Branch Manager, NC Division of
Emergency Management, e-mail: [e-mail]; phone:
[phone]; Mailing Address: 1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh,
NC 27604
Tom Richter, Community Planner, NC Division of Community
Assistance, Washington Office, e-mail:
[e-mail]; phone: [phone]; Mailing
Address: P.O.. Box 850, Washington, NC 27889
* Cara Crider, Executive Director, NC Smart Growth Alliance, e-
mail:. [e-mail]; phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 205 West Main Street, Suite 211, Carrboro, NC
27510,
An excellent resource on this issue is Subdivision Design in Flood
Hazard Areas by Marya Morris; 1997; American Planning
Association (Planning Advisory Service Report Number 473)
Responsible Party
Town Manager: Town of River Bend, Town of Trent Woods
Planning Director: Craven County, the City of New Bern, the City
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Notes/Background Zoning ordinances regulate the density, intensity and use of land
in a local government's jurisdiction. Subdivision regulations
govern the division of land for development or sale. They control
the configuration of parcels and set standards for developer -built
infrastructure The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
regulates development in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs)
identified by FEMA as being at. high risk for flooding. Taken
together, these ordinances largely control future development in
Craven County and its municipalities.
While the review of County and municipal zoning, subdivision,
and flood hazard prevention ordinances associated with the
development of this plan did not indicate any significant
deficiencies in these ordinances (except for the Town of Trent
Woods' need to consider review and revision of zoning ordinance
to reflect coming sewer system and the higher intensity uses it
will demand and Craven County's lack of zoning controls in most
floodplain areas), projected future growth in Craven County
coupled with the County's very high vulnerability to flood /
storm surge hazards, warrant a detailed review of zoning and
subdivisiontechniques that may help minimize the flood" risk for
future development.These techniques include, but are not'
limited to, the following:
1) Cluster Development (Open Space Subdivision Design)
2) Density Transfers, Credits and Bonuses
3)` Planned Unit Developments
4) Open Space Requirements in Subdivisions
5) Greenways, Buffers and Setbacks
6) Overlay Districts
7) Performance Zoning
8) Transferable Development Rights
Please note that many Craven County governments already
employ these techniques, but they need to be evaluated and
potentially refined or modified.
The review recommended in this task should be conducted
jointly, if possible.- Many of the organizations listed above can
assist with this task, or provide references to academic
organizations (e.g.:' UNC-Chapel Hill Planning Department) that
may complete this task at no or low cost.
In any case thin review should" include an overview of existing
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Policy Number
2
Policy
Actively support full participation in the County's Special Needs
Registry
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
All (flooding, primarily)
Addressed
Objective(s)
1.1, 1.2, 3.1 and 5.1
Addressed
Priority
High
Possible Funding
None known
Sources
Responsible Party
Town Clerk - Towns of Bridgeton, Cove City, and Dover,
Town Manager - Towns of River Bend and Trent Woods
Emergency Management Director - Craven County
Planning Director - City of Havelock and City of New Bern
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
The Craven County Department of Social Services and the Craven
County Emergency Services Office have set up a registry of
persons with special needs or who may require special attention
or who may need transportation or temporary shelter outside of
their home. This includes (1) those on life support systems,
oxygen, or. dialysis;. (2) those dependent on electricity for
medical equipment; (3) those with severe mental handicap or
mental illness.
Each local government will actively solicit, through direct
mailings, volunteers and/or other mechanisms individuals who
might need this service in their jurisdictions, to ensure that
special needs persons are not isolated, and possibly injured, in
the event of a disaster.
A Special Needs Registry form should be filled out and mailed to
Attn: Alfreda Stout, Craven County DSS, P.O. Box 12039, New
Bern, NC 28561-2039. The forms are reviewed by a team of
social workers and nurses. Alfreda Stout, who. heads the program
will personally call the registrant for review of requirements and
determine a level of services that is needed. This includes
transportation and temporary assignment to a nursing home,
adult care or assisted care center if needed. Assignment to a
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hospital will be. designated in serious cases where required.
The Craven County Department of Social Services will call the
registrant just prior to the storm to ascertain that there have
been'no changes in plans and will make arrangements for pick-up
if required.
The Special Needs Registry form will provide name and
addresses, medical needs, physician or health care provider,
special needs, etc. This will assist those in finding an appropriate
placement or services during a disaster or other emergency.
Policy Number
3
Policy
Development (or update) of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan,
incorporating purchase and development of flood -prone lands for
recreational activities as a priority.
Applicable
City of New Bern, Town of Bridgeton, City of Havelock, Craven
Jurisdictions
County, Town of River Bend, Town of Trent Woods
Strategy Type .
Prevention
Hazard(s)
Flooding, primarily
Addressed
Objective(s)
2.1 and 2.2
Addressed
Priority
Low
Possible Funding
Numerous sources of grants funds are available. Primary source
Sources
should be the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, -
administered through the NC Department of Environment and
Natural Resources. Contact is John Poole, Program Manager
1615 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
Phone: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
http://www.its.unc.edu/parkproject/partfund/home
Responsible Party
Town Manager / Administrator - Towns of Bridgeton, River Bend
and Trent Woods
Parks and Recreation Director - City of New Bern, Craven County,
and City of Havelock
Projected
October 1, 2005 IF funding is available locally or from outside
Completion Date
sources
Notes/Background
The acquisition of parcels of land in hazardous areas to conserve
or restore as parks or passive recreational areas will significantly
reduce the number of structures and infrastructure elements
available to damage in these areas if they are developed for
residential or more intense uses. A Parks and Recreation Master
Plan helps provide justification for outside funding assistance to
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purchase parkland.
Policy Number
4
Policy
Consideration of Adoption of a Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Program (SMP) ,
Applicable
Town of Bridgeton, Craven County, Town of River Bend, -Town of
Jurisdictions
Trent Woods - -
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazards)
Flooding, primarily
Addressed
Objective(s)
2.1, 2.2, and 6.1
Addressed
Priority
Medium
Possible Funding
Many sources.of grant funding exist, but primary funding source is
Sources
likely.to be the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust
Fund. (CWMTF). Contact is
Leland M. Heath III
4782 US Hwy 17 N
Washington, NC 27889
(e-mail) [e-mail]
http://www.cwmtf.net
Responsible Party
Town Manager / Administrator - Town of Bridgeton, Town of River
Bend, Town of Trent Woods
County Manager and Planning Director - Craven County
Projected
October-1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
The quantity of water running into drainage ways and, eventually,,
lakes, streams and rivers, can increase as the volume of
impervious surfaces increase in an area, as does the peak flow
rate. Without effective stormwater management, excess runoff
can cause flooding, erosion and water quality problems.. Effective
SMPs call for both structural and (primarily) non-structural
measures to control runoff and improve its quality.
The Cities of New Bern and Havelock have already implemented
stormwater management policies and practices that comply with
the State's requirements regarding stormwater management in
densely developed areas of the Neuse River Basin (i.e.: 15A NCAC
213.0235 Neuse River Basin --Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy: Basinwide Stormwater Requirements), and can serve as
excellent resources for local governments considering a
comprehensive stormwater management program.
While these requirements are not directly applicable to the
smaller towns (and the County) in Craven County, and these
jurisdictions are already implementing the Neuse Buffer Rules as
required by State law (see Section IV(B) above), the severity of
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flooding possible in these jurisdictions warrants this policy.
Policy Number
Policy
Consideration of Adoption or Refinement, of a Capital
Improvements Program (CIP)
Applicable
All (except Town of River Bend)
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
All
Addressed
Objective(s)
2.1, 2.2, 6.1
Addressed
Priority
Low
Possible Funding
Numerous sources of grants funds are available. Primary source
Sources
should be the North Carolina Rural Economic Development
Center. Contact: Billy Ray Hall, Director 4021 Carya Drive,
Raleigh, NC 27610 E-mail: info@ncruratce*nter.org
http://www.ncruratcenter.orp. The Town of River Bend's CIP is
an excellent resource to review for format and content of a CIP.
Responsible Party
County Manager / Town Manager / Town Administrator
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
"Capital Facilities" refer to infrastructure and facilities that
provide public services (e.g.: police stations). Most capital
facilities need to be accessible/operational during natural hazard
events, and capital improvement planning through production of
a CIP can identify and prioritize expenditures needed to improve,
relocate or retrofit capital facilities to make them more resistant
to hazards. CIPs define when, where and what level of services a
government will supply and what level of expenditure should be
expected over a 5 to 10 year planning time frame.
Policy Number 6
Policy Work with the State Office of Dam Safety (ODS) to:
a) Ensure that all dams in Craven County for which the
ODS has jurisdiction are inspected on a regular
basis; and
b) Ensure that ODS notifies the Craven County
Emergency Management (EM) office of all ODS
jurisdictional dams classified as "high hazard" or
"distressed" dams; and
c) Attempt to ensure that all high hazard or distressed
dams in the County have an updated and
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d) _ Provide the County EM office with an inventory of
all ODS jurisdictional dams in the County; and
Applicable
Craven County
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
Dam Failure, Flooding
Addressed
Objective(s)
3.1, 5.1
Addressed
Priority
Low
Possible Funding
Coordination and technical assistance are available from the NC
Sources
Dam Safety Program, contact is Max Fowler, P.E., contact
number is [phone],
http://www.dir.enr.state.nc.us/dam.html. Some grant funding
is available through the NC Rural Center (see policy #7 above for
contact information).
Responsible Party
Emergency Management Director - Craven County
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
The identification of potentially unsafe dams and the
improvement of these dams (if possible) or the establishment of
effective emergency action plans (if not possible) is the best
feasible method of avoiding dam failure or minimizing damages
in the case of dam failure
Policy Number
7
Policy
Work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) Division Four Highway Operations unit and convene a
working group (County -wide or local) to develop solutions to
localized drainage issues caused (in part or in whole) by NCDOT
maintained drainage facilities.
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Any
Hazard(s)
All, primarily flooding
Addressed
Objective(s)
3.1 and 3.2
Addressed
Priority
Low
Possible Funding
NCDOT Division Two Engineer is Neil Lassiter, [phone].
Sources
Most funding for any identified solutions to drainage problems
caused by NCDOT-owned infrastructure would probably have to
come through the State approved Transportation Improvement
Plan (TIP) and the NCDOT Division maintenance budget.
Responsible Party
Planning -Director - Craven County
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Public Works Director - All Municipalities
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
A good number of the known areas of flooding in the County (as
identified in Section 3 of this plan) are caused by,the blockage or
failure of NCDOT culverts under roadways. While all
participating communities in this plan clearly recognize that
NCDOT culverts are not designed to contain any and all flooding
events, closer coordination with NCDOT to identify priority areas
of drainage -induced flooding that can be mitigated is warranted.
Policy Number
$
Policy
Review "Firewise" zoning and subdivision standards and report
on their appropriateness for incorporation into existing (or new)
zoning and subdivision ordinances.
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions -
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
Wildfire
Addressed
Objective(s)
2.2
Addressed
Priority
LOW
Possible Funding
N/A. Information on "Firewise" zoning and subdivision ordinance
Sources
provisions is widely available in the public record. An excellent
resource is http://www.firewi5g.org
Responsible Party.
Planning Director - Craven County and Cities of New Bern and
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager - All Craven County Towns
IN CONJUNCTION -WITH LOCAL CHIEF FIRE OFFICIAL AND COUNTY
FIRE MARSHALL
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
A number of design, construction and landscaping techniques
have been identified in the past dozen years or so that
significantly reduce the risk of wildfire affecting a home (or
significantly reduces the damage from wildfire). Due to the
amount of "wildland-urban interface" areas - where subdivisions
abut large tracts of forest land - a review of such techniques is
warranted.
Policy Number 9
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Policy
Implement public education efforts designed to help inform the
public of their exposure to natural hazards and to inform them of
actions they can take to mitigate the damages to their health
and property from natural hazards, including but not limited to
the following:
• Ensure that the local library maintains documents about
flood insurance, flood protection, floodplain management,
and natural and beneficial functions of floodplains. Many
documents are available free of charge from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Encourage builders, developers, and architects to become
familiar with the NFIP land use and building standards by
attending annual workshops presented by the NC Division
of Emergency Management (DEM). This can be
accomplished by creating a mailing list and providing it to
DEM to use for its announcements. This task can be
further supported by distributing copies of DEM's
announcement from the County's inspections department
when builders and developers apply for permits.
• Send a flood protection flyer to all properties in the
County through a community newsletter, utility bill,'
telephone book, or other document that is distributed to
all residences. The flyer should include the following
information: the name and location of the closest, County"
approved shelter, a general identification of the local
flood hazard; flood safety, flood insurance, property
protection, floodplain development permit requirements,
and drainage system maintenance.
• Provide local real estate agents with handouts that will
advise potential buyers to investigate the flood hazard for
the property they are considering purchasing.
PLEASE NOTE - Craven County, the Town of River Bend, and the
Cities of New Bern and Havelock are already undertaking these
items or similar items - these communities should continue to
conduct these activities.
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Public Information
Hazard(s)
All
Addressed
Objective(s)
1.1, 1.2, 5.1
Addressed
Priority
Medium
Possible Funding
FEMA, the American Red Cross and numerous other organizations
Sources
have free public information materials than can be used to
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achieve this policy. http://www.fema.gov and
http://www.redcrgs .orb
Responsible Party
Planning Director - Craven County and Cities of New Bern and
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager - All Craven County Towns
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
Public information - particularly that provided to professionals
such as builders and realtors who have a direct impact on the
built environment - can help lead to a citizenry who makes
better decisions before, during and after a disaster, leading to a
reduced risk of property damage and loss of life.
Policy Number
10.
Policy
Work with local American Red Cross (ARC) officials to develop a
plan and implementation goals for ensuring that all County -
sponsored shelters meet ARC shelter operations standards for
wind resistance, flood resistance, and access by 2010.
Applicable
Craven County
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention, and possibly property protection and/or structural
projects
Hazard(s)
All
Addressed
Objective(s)
.1.1
Addressed
Priority
Medium
Possible Funding
Information on ARC sheltering standards can be found at
Sources
http://www.redcross.org. Contact information for the local Red
Cross chapter is as follows:
Chris Phillips, Coastal Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross
191.6 S. Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC 28562
Telephone Number: [phone]
Responsible Party
Emergency Management Director - Craven County
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
Shelters in some areas of the County do not meet accepted
standards for wind resistance, flood resistance, and access and
thus ARC will not staff these shelters. Developing a detailed plan
and timeline for making these shelters meet ARC standards will
help protect lives and safety, particularly in disasters such as ice
storms and tornados that are not readily mitigated.
Policy Number 11
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Policy
Convene a working group with electric service providers in the
County and produce a report, with specific recommendations and
detailed implementation timelines, that addresses the issues.of
1) disaster,preparednesstechniques (e.g.: tree trimming, pole
replacement) and 2) communication with County officials during
and immediately after a natural hazard event that results in loss
of electrical power.
Applicable
All (Craven County is lead)
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention, and possibly property protection and/or structural
projects
Hazard(s)
Primarily windstorms and severe winter storms
Addressed
Objective(s)
1.3
Addressed
Priority
Medium
Possible Funding
Background information on utility ice storm preparation can be
Sources
found at
http://www.ncuc.commerce.state.nus.us/reports/part1 ice.pdf.
The findings of this report are also applicable to severe
thunderstorm events, in most cases. Electric utilities contact
information is provided in Section IV(iv) of this plan.
Responsible Party
Emergency Management Director - Craven County (Lead)
Planning Director - Craven County, Cities of New Bern and
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager - All Craven County Towns
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
Debris removal costs, primarily due to downed trees, and electric
restoration costs are always high in Craven County following any
significant wind or ice -event. Closer coordination with electric
utilities regarding staffing contingencies, tree trimming and
debris clearance, and emergency coordinationcould help
minimize the impact of the next ice storm, severe thunderstorm
or major hurricane.
Policy Number
12
Policy
Apply.. for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) or other Federal/State funding for at least two (2) of the
top priority ANHRE identified in Section III of this plan IF they are
eligible and in a project category identified by the State of North
Carolina as being of high priority
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Property protection and/or structural projects
Hazard(s)
All, primarily flooding
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Objectives)
3.2
Addressed
Priority
High
Possible Funding
Background information on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Sources
(HMGP) and similar hazard mitigation programs can be found at
http://www.ncem.org and at http://www.fema.Rov. Funding
source is Federal (75%) and non -Federal (usually State) (25%)
Responsible Party
Planning Director- Craven County, Cities of New Bern and
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager- All Craven County Towns
Projected
After next major Presidentially declared disaster.
Completion Date
Notes/Background
The post -disaster environment provides the greatest opportunity
for hazard mitigation, due to the attention paid to it by citizens
and elected officials and due to the existence of damaged
facilities and homes in need of repair that lend themselves to
mitigation efforts. Therefore, funding should be sought to
implement hazard mitigation at the nearest post -disaster
opportunity.
Policy Number
13
Policy
Ensure that elevation certificate data, data related to mitigation
measures implemented (e.g.: acquisition / elevation of
property), and floodplain data are available through the Internet
on Craven County's Government Geographic Information System
(GIS) website:
(http://gismaps2.cravencounty.com/maps/map.asp)
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
All, primarily flooding.
Addressed
Objective(s)
3.1, 5.1
Addressed
Priority
High
Possible Funding
The Division of Coastal Management helps local governments in
Sources
the 20 coastal counties fund local land -use planning and
management projects through the CAMA Local Planning and
Management Grants Program.
The division accepts grant applications in the spring of each
year. Local governments are encouraged to apply for funds for
projects that will help. them carry out their land- and water -use
goals and objectives. Projects that are eligible for funds include
new or updated CAMA land -use plans and implementation
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projects. Examples include local land -use ordinances,
beach/waterfront access plans, stormwater management plans,
storm -hazard mitigation plans and capital facilities plans. These
funds may be able to help assist the County and its municipalities
complete this item.
Contact is Ted Tyndall with the NCDENR Morehead City Office /
CAMA Program. Contact information is as follows:
151-B Hwy. 24
Hestron Plaza II
Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808
Fax: [phone]
Responsible Party
GIS Coordinator and Planning Director - Craven County
Planning Director —Cities of New Bern and Havelock
Town Manager/Administrator- All Craven County Towns
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
Basic information regarding the hazard exposure of property in
the County is an essential toot for local government planning
efforts, as is information regarding mitigation measures that
have already been taken (e.g.: homes constructed above base
flood elevation and flood -prone homes retrofit or demolished).
The municipal government should share the raw data they have
with the County and the County GIS department should maintain
this information in data layers on the County GIS system /
website and update it on a quarterly basis.
Policy Number
14
Policy
Encourage surveyors, local government officials, engineers, and
land planners to become familiar with the NFIP land use and
building standards by attending annual workshops presented by
the NC Division of Emergency Management (DEM).
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
All, primarily flooding
Addressed
Objective(s)
3.1, 5.1
Addressed
Priority
High
Possible Funding
Not applicable. Free training available through DEM. Contact is
sources
Scott Galbraith, Diane Stanton, or Phil Letsinger with DEM,
telephone number [phone] or [phone] (Letsinger).
Information is also available through
http://www.ncem.org/TRAINING/Crsdesc.htm
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Responsible Party
Planning Director- Craven County, Cities of New Bern and
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager - All Craven County Towns
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
This task can be accomplished by creating a mailing list and
providing it to DEM to use for its announcements. This task can
be further supported by distributing copies of DEM's
announcement from the county's inspections department when
applicants apply for permits.
Policy Number
15
Policy
Become (Towns of Trent Woods, River Bend and Bridgeton) or
remain (Craven County, Cities of New Bern and Havelock) a
participant in the Community Rating System (CRS) program of the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Applicable
Towns of Bridgeton, Trent Woods and River Bend and the Cities
Jurisdictions
of New Bern and Havelock, Craven County
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
All, primarily flooding
Addressed
Objective(s)
2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, and 5.1
Addressed
Priority
High
Possible Funding
Not applicable. Free trainingand assistance is available through
sources
DEM. Contact is Gil Dunn Gil Dunn, ISO/CRS Specialist, 312
Killington Drive, Raleigh; NC 27609 Office/Fax Number: (919)
847-0850, e-mail: [e-mail]
Responsible Party
Planning. Director - Craven County, Cities of New Bern and
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager - All Craven County Towns
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
The National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating
System (CRS) was implemented in 1990 as a program for
recognizing and encouraging community floodplain management
activities that exceed the minimum NFIP standards. The National
Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 codified the Community
Rating System in the NFIP. Under the CRS, flood insurance
premium rates are adjusted to reflect the reduced flood risk
resulting from community activities that meet the three goals of
the CRS: (1) reduce flood losses; (2)' facilitate accurate insurance
rating; and (3) promote the awareness of flood insurance.
There are ten CRS classes: class 1 requires the most credit points
and gives the largest premium reduction; class 10 receives no
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premium reduction. The CRS recognizes 18 creditable activities,
organized under four categories numbered 300 through 600:
Public Information, Mapping and Regulations, Flood Damage
Reduction, and Flood Preparedness.
There are now 994-communities receiving flood insurance
premium discounts based on their implementation of local
mitigation, outreach, and educational activities that go well
beyond minimum NFIP requirements. While premium discounts
are one of the benefits of participation in CRS, it is more
important that these communities are carrying out activities that .
save lives and reduce property damage. These 994 communities
represent a significant portion of the Nation's flood risk as
evidenced by the fact that over 66% of the NFIP's policy base is
located in these communities. Communities receiving premium
discounts through the CRS cover a full range of sizes from small
to large, and abroad mixture of flood risks including coastal and
riverine.
Policy Number
16 (A, B, and C)
Policy
16A - Ensure that each -local governing body designates a
representative to a County -wide Mitigation Advisory Committee
(MAC) member and alternate to perform the tasks specified in
this policy by November 1, 2004
16B - Convene the MAC no later than October 1, 2005 to
complete the following tasks:
A) Review the consistency and effectiveness of existing
Mitigation, Disaster Recovery and Mitigation plans contained in
local CAMA plans and in local emergency operations plans
B) Identify ways that hazard mitigation can be further
incorporated into these plans; and
C) Identify ways that increased inter -governmental cooperation
and coordination between local government units in Craven
County may assist in implementing hazard mitigation in the pre
and post disaster environment.
16C - Each local government will either reaffirm and/or revise
the policies. contained in each local government's.CAMA Land Use
Plan regarding Storm Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery
and incorporate them into this plan by action of local governing
body by September 1, 2005
Applicable
All (Craven County is lead)
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention
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Hazard(s)
All
Addressed
Objective(s)
All
Addressed
Priority
High
Possible Funding
Not applicable. Training and assistance should be available
Sources
through DEM. Contact is Randy Mundt, Planning Branch Director,
DEM, 1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC 27604, telephone (919)
715-8000, e-mail [e-mail]
Responsible Party
Planning Director - Craven County, Cities of New Bern and
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager - All Craven County Towns
Projected
September 1, 2004 (A) —October 1, 2005 (B) - September 1, 2005
Completion Date
Notes/Background
Craven County, the Cities of New Bern and Havelock and the
Towns of Trent Woods and River Bend have detailed post -disaster
recovery and mitigation plans incorporated into their CAMA Land
Use Plans. Sometimes, however, the procedures specified do not
fully address effective hazard mitigation (rather, they address
only rapid recovery), in other cases these efforts may duplicate
efforts being undertaken by neighboring jurisdictions or they
conflict with the policies of neighboring jurisdictions (e.g.: one
community considers a temporary moratorium on construction, a
neighboring community does not).
The reviews called for in this policy will ensure that mitigation
policies are effective, efficient and consistent.
Policy Number
17
Policy
The responsible party will coordinate with each department head
in the local government and produce a report on ways in which
hazard mitigation goals, objectives and tasks can be incorporated
into existing policies and implemented through existing programs
and personnel
Applicable
All
Jurisdictions
Strategy Type
Prevention
Hazard(s)
All
Addressed
Objectives)
3.2
Addressed
Priority
High
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Possible
None currently available, although a thorough review of Section
Funding
IV (Community Capability) of this document is recommended
Sources
Responsible
Planning Director - Craven County, Cities of New Bern and
Party
Havelock
Town Administrator/Manager - All Craven County Towns
Projected
October 1, 2005
Completion
Date
Notes/Backgro
One of the most important goals of this plan, and of hazard
and
mitigation generally, is to clearly assess how hazard mitigation
can be implemented through existing policies, programs and
personnel. This is especially critical due to limited resources
available at the local level to implement hazard mitigation..
Initially in the planning of this document, it was the MAC's goal
to incorporate specific recommendations for implementing
hazard mitigation through existing policies, programs and
personnel. We determined, however, that the concepts and
significance of hazard mitigation are poorly understood (in
general) and not generally considered a high priority by all
departments. Therefore, in conjunction with task number 16
(below), it is our intent to build knowledge of hazard mitigation
goals, objectives, tasks and techniques within each department
of each participating local government and establish specific
recommendations and goals by October, 2005.
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APPENDIX III
Report Date: 05112107
North Carolina Waterbodies Listed by County Records Found; 153
Search .Parameters:
Note: Waterbodies are listed in more than one county if they cross county lines.
County: Craven
Class:
SpDes
Name:
Desc:
Index#:
Name of Stream
Description
Curr. Class
Date
Prop. Class Basin
Stream Index #
4 H rF xCraven;County
pan
,,aovNl
NEUSE RIVER
From City of Goldsboro
C;NSW
08/03/92
Neuse
27-(56)
water supply intake to
mouth of Contentnea
Creek
NEUSE RIVER
From Lenoir County
C;NSW
08/03/92
Neuse
27-(75.7)
proposed water supply
intake to mouth of
Contentnea Creek.
Mosley Creek
From source to Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-84
River
Gum Swamp
From source to Tracey
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-84-1-1
Swamp
Folley Branch
From source to Mosley
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-84-2
Creek
Snake Hole Branch
From source to Mosley
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-84-4
Creek
Little Snake Hole
From source to Snake
C;Sw,NSW
O5/O1/88
Neuse
27-84-4-1
Branch
Hole Branch.
Alligator Branch
From source to Mosley
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-84-5
Creek
NEUSE RIVER
From mouth of
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-(85)
Contentnea Creek to
Streets Ferry
Alum Springs
From source to Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-86.5
Branch
River
Grinnel Creek
From source to Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27.-87.5
River
Halfmoon Creek
From source to Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-88
River
Village Creek
From source to Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/91/88
Neuse
27-89
River
Core Creek
From source to Neuse "
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-90
River
Grape Creek
From source to Core
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-90-1
Creek
Mill Branch
From source to Core
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-90-2
Creek
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Name of Stream
Description
Curr. Class
Date Prop. Class
Basin
Stream Index #
Flat Swamp
From source
to
Core
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-90-3
Creek
Turkey Quarter
From source
to
Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-91
Creek
River
Mill Run
From source
to
Turkey
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-91-1
Quarter Creek
McCoy Branch
From source
to
Mill Run
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-91-1-1
Taylor Creek
From source
to
Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-92
River
Greens
From source
to
Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-93
Thoroughfare
River
Stony Branch
From source
to
Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-94
River
Pinetree Creek
From source
to
Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-95
River .
NEUSE RIVER
From Streets Ferry to a
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-(96)
line across
Neuse River
from Johnson Point to
McCotter Point
Swift Creek
From source
to
mouth of
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-(O.S)
Bear Branch
Clayroot Swamp
From source
to
Swift
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-5
Creek
Pollard Swamp
From source
to
Creeping
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-5-3-1
Swamp
Palmetto Swamp
From source
to
Swift
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-5.3
Creek
Fork Swamp
From source
to
Palmetto
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-5.3-1
Swamp
Mauls Swamp
From source
to
Swift
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-97-S.7
Creek
Swift Creek
From mouth of
Bear
SC;.Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-(6)
Branch to Neuse River
Bear Branch
'From source
to
Swift
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-7
Creek
Little Swift Creek
From source
to
Swift
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-8
Creek
Bushy Fork
From source
to
Little
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-8-1
Swift Creek
Pine Tree Swamp
From source
to
Little
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-97-8-2
Swift Creek
Kit Swamp
From source
to
Little
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-97-8-2.5
Swift Creek
Fisher Swamp
From source
to
Little
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-97-8-3
Swift Creek
Beaverdam Swamp
From source
to
Fisher
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-97-8-3-1
Swamp
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Name of Stream
Description
Curr, Class
Date Prop. Class
Basin
Stream Index #
Bachelor Creek
From source
to mouth in
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98
Neuse River
located 3.2
miles more or less
downstream from
The Gut
Hollis Branch
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
O5/01/88
Neuse
27-98-1
(Batchelder)
Creek
Rollover Creek
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98-2
(Batchelder)
Creek
Deep Branch
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98-2.1
(Batchelder)
Creek
Beaverdam Branch
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98-2.2
(Batchelder)
Creek
Jumping Run
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/02/88
Neuse
27-98-2.3
(Batchelder)
Creek
Beech Tree Branch
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98-2.4
(Batchelder)
Creek
Round Tree Branch
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98-2.5
(Batchelder)
Creek
Caswell Branch
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98-2.6
(Batchelder)
Creek
The Gut
From source
to Bachelor
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-98-3
(Batchelder).Creek
Renny Creek
From source
to Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-99
River
Mills Branch
From source
to Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-9.9.5
River.
Jack Smith Creek
From source
to Neuse
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27_-100
River
Beaverdam Creek
From source
to Trent
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-21
River
Trent River
From mouth of Deep
SB;SW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-(31)
Gully to mouth of. Brice
Creek
Hayward Creek
From source
to Trent
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-35
River
Rocky Run
From source
to Hayward
C;8w,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-35-1
Creek
Reedy Branch
From source
to Trent
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-36
River
Wilson Creek
From source
to Trent
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-37
River
Hoods Creek
From source
to Trent
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-38
River
Trent River
From mouth of Brice
SB;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-(39)
Creek to Neuse River
Brice Creek
From source
to Craven
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-(1)
County SR 1004
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Name of Stream
Description
Cuff. Class
Date Prop. Class
Basin
Stream Index #
West Prong Brice
.From source to Brice
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-1.5
Creek
Creek
East Prong Brice
From source to Brice
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/98
Neuse
27-101-40-2
Creek
Creek
-
Gum Swamp (Long
From source to Brice
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-2-1 .
Lake)
Creek
Great Branch
From source to Brice
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-3'
Creek
Lees Branch
From source to Brice.
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-4
Creek
Black Branch.
From source to Brice
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-5
Creek
Georges Branch
From source to Brice
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-6
-Creek
Brice Creek
From Craven County SR
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-40-(7)
1004 to Trent River
Bridge Creek
From source to Trent
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-41
River
Lawson Creek
From source to Trent
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-42
River
Lane Branch
From source to Lawson
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-101-42-1
Creek
Scotts Creek
From source to Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-102
River
Duck Creek
From source to Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-103
River
NEUSE RIVER
From a line across
SB;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-(104)
Neuse River from
Johnson Point to
McCotter Point to a
line across Neuse River
from Wilkinson Point to
Cherry Point
Northwest Creek
From source to Neuse
SB;Sw,NSW
12/01/90
Neuse
27-105
River
Upper Broad Creek
From source to N. C.
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-106-(1)
Hwy. 55 Bridge
Mill Swamp
From source to Upper
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-106-3
Broad Creek
Morgan Swamp
From source to Mill
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-106-3-1
Swamp
Upper Broad Creek
From N. C. Hwy. 55
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
21-106-(4)
Bridge to Pamlico
County SR 1103 (Lees
Landing)
Upper Broad Creek
From Pamlico County SR
SB;Sw,NSW
12/01/90
Neuse
27-106-(7)
1103 (Lees Landing) to
Neuse River
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Name of Stream
Description
Curr. Class
Date Prop. Class
Basin
Stream Index #
otter Creek
From source to Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-108
River
Crooked Run
From source to otter
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-108-1
Creek
Dam Creek
From source to Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-110
River
Slocum Creek
From source to Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112
River
Southwest Prong
From source to Slocum
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1
Slocum Creek
Creek
East Branch
From source to
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-1
Southwest Prong Slocum
Creek
East Canal
From source to East
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-1-1
Branch
Middle Canal
From source to East
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-1-1-1
Canal
South Canal
From source to East
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-1-1-2
Canal
West Branch
From source to
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-2
Southwest Prong Slocum
Creek
North Canal
From source to West
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-2-1
(Ellis Lake)
Branch
Little Lake
Entire lake -and
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-11.2-1-2-1-1
connecting canals to
North Canal
Black Swamp
From source to
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-3
Southwest Prong Slocum
Creek
Wolf Pit Branch
From source to
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-1-4
Southwest Prong Slocum
Creek
-
East Prong Slocum
From source to Slocum
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-2
Creek
Creek
Joes Branch
From source to East
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-2-1
Prong Slocum Creek
Caps Branch
From source to East
C;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-2-2
Prong Slocum Creek
Sandy Branch
From source to East
C;Sw,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-112-2-3
Prong Slocum Creek
Cedar Creek
From source to Slocum
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-3
Creek
Alligator Gut
From source to Slocum
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-4
Creek
Mill Creek
From source to Slocum
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-5
Creek
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Name of Stream
Description
Curr. Class
Date Prop. Class
Basin
Stream Index #
Hunters Branch
From source
to
Mill
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-5-1
Creek
Tucker Creek
From source
to
Slocum
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-6
Creek
Daniels Branch
From source
to
Tucker
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-6-1
Creek
Goodwin Creek
From source
to
Tucker
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-6-2
Creek
Sandy Run
From source
to
Tucker
SC;Sw,NSW
OS/Ol/88
Neuse
27-112-6-3
Creek
Miry Branch
From source
to
Sandy Run
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-6-3-1
Anderson Creek
From source
to
Slocum
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-112-7
Creek
Hancock Creek
From source
to
Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115
River
Mococks Branch
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-1
Creek
Deep Branch
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-2
Creek
Shop Branch
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-3
Creek
Dolls Gut
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-4
Creek
Jacks Branch
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-5
Creek
Little John Creek
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-6
Creek
Cahoogue Creek
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/02/88
Neuse
27-115-7
Creek
Spe Branch
From source
to
Cahoogue
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-7-1
Creek
Barney Branch
From source
to
Cahoogue
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-7-2
Creek
Still Gut
From source
to
Cahoogue .SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-7-3
Creek
Reeds Gut
From source
to
Hancock
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-8
Creek
Still Gut
From source
to
Reeds Gut
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-115-8-1
Gum Branch
From source
to
Neuse
SC;Sw,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-117
River
Page 6 of 8

Name of Stream
Description
Curr. Class
Date Prop -Class
Basin
Stream Index #
NEUSE RIVER
From a line across
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-(118)
Neuse River from
-
Wilkinson Point to
Cherry Point to its
mouth in Pamlico Sound
(mouth of Neuse River
described as a line
running from Maw point
to Point of Marsh)
Cherry.Branch
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-119
River
King Creek
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-120
River
Sassafras Branch
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-122
River
Clubfoot Creek
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123
'
River
Harlowe Canal
From White Oak River
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-1
Basin Boundary
(Craven -Carteret County
Line) to Clubfoot Creek
Mortons Mill Pond
From source to Clubfoot.
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-2
Creek
West Prong
From source to Mortons,.
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-2-1
Mortons Mill Pond
Mill Pond
East Prong
From source to Mortons
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-2-2
Mortons Mill Pond
Mill Pond
Gulden Creek
From source to Clubfoot
SA;.HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-3
Creek
_ Mitchell Creek
From source to Clubfoot
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-4
Creek
Big Branch
From source to Mitchell
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-4-1
Creek
Snake Branch
From source to Mitchell
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-123-4-2
Creek
Long Creek
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-124
River
Great Neck Creek
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
O5/01/88
Neuse
27-126
River
Courts Creek
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-127
(Coaches Creek)
River
Adams Creek
From source to Neuse
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-128
River
Adams Creek Canal
From the White Oak
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-128-1
(Intracoastal
River Basin Boundary
Waterway)
(Craven-Cataret County
Line) to Adams Creek
Jerry Bay
From source to Adams
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-128-1.5
Creek
Page 7 of 8

Name of Stream
Description
Curr. Class
Date Prop. Class
Basin
.
Stream Index #
Isaac Creek
From source to Adams
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-128-2
Creek
Back Creek (Black
From source to Adams
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-128-3
Creek)
Creek
Kearney Creek
From source to Adams
SA;HQW,NSW
05/01/88
Neuse
27-128-4
Creek
Kellum Creek
From source to Adams
SA;HQW,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-128-5
Creek
Delamar Creek
From source to Adams
SA;HQW,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-128-9
Creek
Godfrey Creek
From source to Adams
SA;HQW,NSW
OS/01/88
Neuse
27-128-10
Creek
Upper Broad Creek
From source to Durham
C;NSW
O1/01/90
Tar -Pamlico
29-21-1.5
Creek
Black Swamp Creek
From source to White
C
06/01/56
White
Oak
20-9
Oak.River
Catfish Lake
From source to Black
C
06/01/56
White
Oak
20-9-1
Swamp Creek,
Hunters Creek
From source to White
C
06/01/56
White
Oak
20-17
(Great Lake)
Oak River.
Harlowe Canal
From Neuse River Basin
SA;HQW
06/01/56
White
Oak
21-22-1
Boundary (at
Craven -Carteret County
Line) to Harlowe Creek
(at N.C. Hwy. # 101)
Page 8 of 8

APPENDIX IV
Craven County Schools
......... . I

Craven County Schools I Out -of -Capacity Worksheet
without BRAC
.
Capacities I
Current
Projected
Enrollment
2007-08
2007-08
2008-09
1 2009-10
2010-11 1
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Elementary Schools
Albert H Bangert Elem
481
A45
"454 .:'
462`
469' �';
469 ::
470
479
- 86
483 .:
`: 502;:r .
$ : 512 .
Ben D Quinn Elem
502
489
:°503..`=_
, .,-5 8; ..
.f .27 .,
a27., ,
_-. 53Q .
543 -
a55
.: '566
Brinson Memorial Elem
940
678
�,705
'-731:'
°-'754
754 .%
--759
; 786 �
.=� 809
832i'e
893 '
Creekside Elem
635
430
457>
.. 4B3
506
538
561 ..
584
612
''645_ -`
_ _ _
J T Barber Elem
519
-'; 345
,��364 .;. ;
,,v 362=, .
"369,
t' -369
370,�!
7386..=
4 393 ,;
Oaks Road Elem
460
448
459
470
479 ..
48 Y`:
: 482.
493
503 ..
=512 .,.='r
}524'= ,<
< .-537.,
Trent Park Elem
450
397,.
. 404~ =`
- ". 420 .,."
... 434,.mr.
435
438
=,454.,
,469 , :.s•
4 3, k
w . 11fl:..
52 ., # '
Bridgeton Elem
554`497
498
,A99
500
"= 500
:=5110"=
501 .:,-�"502
,.
>'503.=
: -503`°
Life Elem
:33 �
634 '
635
63Vanceboro-Farm
"
3
6
�63665
336 8.:.;
James W Smith Elem
701=575
= »576 .>�:
-:•" 577 �',
578<< _
==".578�^
-�578,-
579='-
77
7580 ..
, 581-. <'-"
581�� •
��583 �,
Graham Barden Elem
390
;., 320 ,'
`=;322 :;.'
, s,.324
326
326 :> ...,F
326
328 "-
:; 330, k.,
x '332 " '
334"{
Havelock Elem
445
387
" ' 388 ..
389 , x-
389 -
=;.389
391 :::
- :391
392 . _
-.: 394
Roger Bell Elem
508
>:.��469 ..,
,.,.t�494 ,:;.
.,. 500 .,,,
..,;504 .,:
504
505
W. Jesse Gurganus Elem
508
`485e°`.
"48973
l�A92 1:492,
493
501 ..
`504 } '
k509�"13.:°
Arthur W Edwards Elem
6
=`556
.
7 .
5 n. -
5 „
Totals
8562
7159
7289 = -
."u7411
751T
- 7521�:-
_- :7544..
='7669. ,,
i780 "
7889
'.. 8019'
817&-,
Middle Schools
Grover C Fields Mid
734
560.
`=565
578'
,h ;; 606
61 T .
F =, 633 . ,.
- 625 . "s
r:`629
635 , ;
66D
T. 680
H J MacDonald Mid
1048
��763
::,' �768 ��
.��a781
'.�: '809 =
.k . 820 �_
�.�; g36..°
, ` 828`;:832
a
�838 {
'� 863
. ':683 ,�=°.
West Craven Mid
974
879 ,
a = 890 <`
916
973
~ : 9
028 *
- 1014 ..
{ a'1.
" 10_."
33022
;=.� O85.
Havelock Mid
528
:,'463��.
..<`468 .,..,.,;
,,. 481"�:>.:�;
509
E-
520
z�53 ,r,
,. 528. ,E
�z._.. 32 �....,
n+�,.
�.{ 3�4$B3,..
Tucker Creek Mid
642
523 •
528 -;
1.5411
569 .
580 r'
....:596-.
588
592-1
598
623
==643.=
Totals
3928
:":3188
�,;" 3221�t
�,�328t3 "
,.3464. ",
;� , 3531;";
3628 ,:
3584 :g:?
;t3609
' �.;3641.
379- ,
;3914,,;
High Schools
New Bern High
1625"$07
West Craven High
1055
1 f-23 ,.
... 1O6__:=
41 1_ _
7TJ 4 .
-. i A7..,
Havelock High
1215
1198 • .
.a.,; 182,
:4196...
, . T 99 ','
1183
1202
1244 :R'
° € ;1"299, r'
. a y 349
.� 13E11='f=1404
Craven Earl�l College High
R, Sfi
_:' 96<._..
f =56zr; _
J6� ..
96 .r: '
JB x..
:..96. :
7 .:9&
x.:-196 •.,
_ . 96,x �.
u:6 _ LL
Totals
3895
, W3 •
.77, 254Xz''
°.°s9298........±430i......,:4314,
4441_.r
-:4810 ..<
d760.r.
a "4821s
492i
Spstem Total
16383
14650 •
' K'14763 °
- 1500T ,
,..15288 :
_.;~;15309,
= 154$5.
z ,'15694 `
15999
16290
Adequate Ca acit
Two- ear Wamin
" `-'
Out of Ca acit

Craven County Schools
Out -of -Capacity Worksheet
With BRA C
a
Capacities
2007 08
Current
2007-08
Projected
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Enrollment
2013-14 1,261415 i
2.015-16=t016-17 2017-18
Elements Sc hools
le
_
Albert H Bangert Elem
481
445
459
474
488 f
7 4B8
488
49B
505
F S 12
__-_-
Ben D Quinn Elem
502
489
-512 .<:
=538> _,
.5 ...::`
5 3 .-
Brinson Memorial Elem
940
678
723
772
814
915'
820
Y' 846 `y
87Q
8931
f 920
Creekside_Elem
6351
430
r475-
- 524`,
566 ��
. a67
��� 572 _ •.
1 598
622:
>:645
05>.
J T Barger Elem
519
; ; �345
�:;<.359, .r
. W 374� .
.., , 388 .� .
, �8g :< w
. � "'389
:�a .399
''405
:. 41 r. s ;g
„•.:42#>.,
'431 • ':. ;.
Oaks Road,Elem
460
448
t..'
--. 8 -�
?605
505
507
518 :. °
28
Trent Park Elem
450
"�387 s
..''467
415
445
_,472-_ .
= .-4 2.
47fi
2
f'Q
52
. "53
59 •. `:
Bridgeton Elem
Vancebo�ro-Farm Life Elem-
554
695
,A97
� fi 633 �
49r3`'
4 '634
* 500:
635
�502
=6.,6 ...
K 502<502
_� -676 ��.
� 636 •�
��a503
.a�� 6 7.
`604
505�'
S06`°507
James W Smith Elem
701
'SaO. '
-580 '-
560
k:> b81. ,
582
583S84
337 ,, '
Graham Barden Elem
390
3 0
,.�., 324 ;=;
. .327 .. •
J31 • •
` . 33# ; .,
331>335.
.339 ..
= �:342.�'
---__ --
Havelock Elem
445
»:3813
rc-- 8�
i390�39°
a 392 `_
r s392��
393
�394
�'�95 "
396''
398 ,
Roger Bell Elem
508'
489
498
508
6
5# tt "
5'=] T
-M°
tk ' S21,32
" 54
W.Jesse
508
x48t
7; § ,
' 495
;s 5fJ#
50� _ ,
6021
506
5#Q.
;a1s. $
S17�
Y<' 22
_Gurgangs,Elem
Arthur W Edwards Elem
Totals-----
774
8552
�=55
7'!59
56 K
1374 ....
S7
7602
57
78ti4`,.,
557
r; ,781D7t:..
S 7
783(> .,
55
,,; 795 :>
55
=8067
557
8176 "'
55B
83Q6 .
558
8462 :..
Middle Schools
Grover C Fields Mid
734
5617r
r 5 r 3
593 q
628
839
65'
649
652
658
683 s
s 703
H J MacDonald Mid
1048
4,
;'
3 831 `
E42.
�58
851 -
855
861
886 F
906
WestCraveriMi
974
%8 9
906
940�
1U20f
11434'
}_ 0
:1060 •+
10Fi�
=#08
113
t973
Havelock Mid
t 528 t
�`A63
=476
498
53#
r2n.�5
g
;
. s, � �:
58x
606tt•.;
=
Tucker Creek Md
Totals
1 642�f52<<516
f 3926
43188 .
�:.5r
w,t;320 . `
.13390
�5
. �3602
60
�,. 3669�.,
8
3766�.
3722
615
,.�°��3747 •'
621ar
.3779�.,
b'4Q5 ,t
^�l
i
High Schools
New Bern -li__•,__ _'
t625
x" 886889
',:= '
# 28
w
_ , #9 5
928
194
9 9t
2045 {
2
Nr;
t 149"U
West Cra en i li9h�
1055 -
23`��
-..=` E t
� # #
Havelock_ Hig
1215
i 1198
1201
1235
#257-
1240
1259
`1301
#35T
140
' 4 6`r
1469 {
Craven Early allege Hirsh / �; „ ;.86 , , :,� 9fi -, ., �96= .. .._.6 ,.. , 9Q�� s 1i6�... ,: �96.__. =96 �� $8 �. _ ��."96-
C
Totals 3885 ,r4 03 >. � 43 2� -; ,a.44 �.��448 443 , n�.. ,�*448 __. �. d615 .' '4 $ 2 '•� 4934 a': s+ `t`t4 9 =1510 "
-
l
S stem ota1 16383=s,14650 14953z , �15406 :.« 15887�r �= 15907 �:: 16084 16293, rs16598 16888
Note: Assume Direct. Growth distribution pattern. mirrors county growth history

The following examples are some of the development concepts associated with smart
growth as provided by Randall Arendt':
Preserve Craven County's open space and agricultural areas, historically significant
structures, landmarks, and other features which reflect its heritage.
Figure 1: Simple site planning techniques for protecting the scenic character of rural roads include
maintaining (or establishing) a wooded no -cut buffer along the front lot line and angling driveways
so that lawns, houses, and garages are not directly visible from the road. Combined with deep front
setbacks for construction, such approaches could become design requirements in a scenic roads
overlay zone. Where such principles remain guidelines rather than enforceable standards,
conventional clearing and siting patterns can be expected to continue, as illustrated in the bottom
half of this sketch.
Maintain wooded buffer along road.
Consider special features (stone walls, large trees)
when shaping lots and clearings.
L.
H
n� .......... ...........
NX
.......... ...•.....:.. ............ ........ ::t:F
Clear cutting houselots to road edge is not recommended.
' Randall Arendt is vice president, conservation planning, with the Natural Lands Trust at Hildacy Farm in Media,
PA. Previously director of planning and research at the Center for Rural Massachusetts in the Department of Landscape
Architecture and Regional Planning in Amherst, he is an elected member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. A member
of Phi Beta Kappa, he holds a B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Wesleyan University and a M.Phil. Degree in Urban
Design and Regional Planning from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was a St. Andrew's Scholar. He has
lectured in thirty-three states and five Canadian provinces, and has designed open space subdivisions in ten states.

Reduce traffic congestion and safety problems.
Figure 4: Conventional development with poor connectivity: travel requires use of the collector
streets, causing congestion and discouraging pedestrians and cyclists (top). Smart growth with
interconnected street system, allowing a variety of transportation options and shorter trips (bottom).
Mall Apartments y�l1;v�i� Houses
o°°°v°oo
a s O
0 0 • D
0 0 0
Undesirable
o o°a C o00
School
In AD
MR
o D
NAIL O °"
aop °O O OaD lao °D °
o 0o a o°DpDo 00 0 °°o vvo
Desirable
Honsas O° V ° Oo ovv Doo p op oovo� .
u o °Ovo oao vna o°o Ovoo o-ov
v a a a o v .School
Preserve large wetland areas (> one acre) in a natural ' state to protect their
environmental value. .
Figure 5: Conventional two -acre lot subdivision with homes located on sensitive but buildable land,
compared with improved layouts protecting those resource areas, as encouraged by new regulations
adopted by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Figure 6: Reducing lot size can sometimes help subdivision designers locate all homes on the better
soils contained within a development site. On the left, some of the thirteen 2.5-acre lots would have
septic systems on marginal soils, barely meeting minimum legal requirements, because these lots
contain nothing better. By decreasing lots to one acre in size, all thirteen can be laid out to contain
deeper, drier soils (with all wetlands in the open space preservation area, a treed island at the end
of the street, and a future street and/or trail connection to adjoining properties). Sometimes such
arrangements require a few "flag lots" with a relatively narrow strip of land providing driveway
access, a very useful design approach that should generally be allowed, subject to certain safeguards
to prevent abuses (such as the infamous "rat-tail" subdivisions with numerous lots having long,
snake -like appendages connecting,the lots to a distant public road -all to avoid the cost of providing
internal streets).
Better soils
3f
Thirteen .one -acre lots
Six on marginal soil All on better soil
In order to support the smart growth concepts, the County's zoning and subdivision
ordinances should be revised. These ordinances should support the following implementing
actions:

Craven County Smart Growth Policies for Implementation
Preserve open
Encourage
Take
Foster distinctive
space, farmland,
Strengthen and
Make
community and
advantage
Create a range
attractive_
natural beauty,
direct
Provide a
development
stakeholder
of compact
of housing
Create
communities with
and critical
development
variety of
decisions
collaboration in
Mix land
building
opportunities
walkable
a strong sense of
environmental
towards existing
transportation
predictable, and
development
Proposed Actions
uses
design
and choices
communities
place
areas
communities
choices
cost effective
decisions
I Mized land uses ', F
r p
s
..rr ;.... .y�:-...
,e
Adopt smart growth codes to
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
parallel existing conventional
development codes
Use innovative zoning tools to
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓.
encourage mixed -use
communities and buildings
Facilitate financing of mixed -use
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
properties
Zone areas by building type, not
✓
✓
✓
✓
by use
Use flex zoning to allow
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
developers to easily supply space
in response to market demands
Convert declining shopping malls
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
and strip commercial streets into
mixed -use developments
Provide examples of mixed -use
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
development at scales that are
appropriate to your community
Create opportunities to retrofit
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
single use commercial and retail
developments into walkable,
mixed -use communities

Preserve open
Encourage
Take
Foster distinctive
space, farmland,
Strengthen and
Make
community and
advantage
Create a range
attractive
natural beauty,
direct
Provide'a
development
stakeholder
of compact
of housing
Create
communities with
and critical
development
variety of
decisions
collaboration in
Mix land
building
opportunities
walkable
a strong sense of
environmental
towards existing
transportation
predictable, and
development
Proposed Actions
uses
design
and choices
communities
place
areas
communities
choices
cost effective
decisions
advantageeof compact;budding design,
.Take
Use public meetings about
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
development options to educate
community members on density
and compact building options
Ensure ready access to open
✓
✓
✓
✓
space in compactly -developed
places
Encourage developers to reduce
✓
✓
✓
✓
off-street surface parking
Match building scale to street type
✓
✓
✓
in zoning and permit approval
processes
Use density bonuses to encourage
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
developers to increase floor -to -
area ratio (FAR)
Ensure a sense of privacy through
✓
✓
the design of homes and yards
Employ a design review board to
✓
✓
✓
✓
ensure that compact buildings
reflect desirable design standards
Offer incentives that encourage
✓
✓
local communities to increase
density
Support regional planning efforts
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
to encourage compact
communities

Preserve open
Encourage
Take
Foster distinctive
space, farmland,
Strengthen and
Make
community and
advantage
Create a range
attractive
natural beauty,
direct
Provide a
development
stakeholder
of compact
of housing
Create
communities with
and critical
development
variety of
decisions
collaboration In
Mix land
building
opportunities
walkable
a strong sense of
environmental
towards existing
transportation
predictable, and
development
Proposed Actions
uses
design
and choices
communities
place
areas
communities
choices
cost effective
decisions .
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information on all properties to
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Appendix VI
Agricultural and Foresty Best Management Practices
AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
I. Crop and Pasture Lands
A. BMPs for Sediment Control
Conservation Tillage System
Critical Area Planting
Diversion
Field Border
Filter Strip
Grade Stabilization Structure
Grassed Waterway
Rock -Lined Waterways or Outlets
Sediment Control Structure
Sod -Based Rotation
Striperopping
Terrace
Water Control Structure
Pastureland Conversion
B. BMPs for Nutrient Control
Legumes in Rotation
Soil Testing
Liming
Setting Realistic Crop Yield Goals (determines fertilization rates)
Fertilizer Waste Application (method, rate, and timing)
Sediment Control BMPs
C. BMPs for Pesticide Control
Alternative Pesticides
Optimize Pesticide Formulation, Amount, Placement, Timing, Frequency
Crop Rotation
Resistant Crop Varieties
Other Cultural or Biological Controls
Optimize Crop Planting Time
Plant Pest Quarantines
Proper Disposal of Obsolete Pesticides and Containers
Certification of Applicators
Sediment Control BMPs -

Appendix VI Page 2
II. Animal Production (esp. Confined Animal Operations)
BMPs for Bacteria and Nutrient Control
Grade Stabilization and Nutrient Control
Heavy Use Area Protection
Livestock Exclusion
Spring Development
Stock Trails and Walkways
Trough and Tank
Waste Management System
Waste Storage Pond
Waste Storage Structure
Waste Treatment Lagoon
Land Application of Waste -
Water Control Structure
Source: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Appendix VI Page 3,
FORESTRY BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
1. Properly design and place access roads, skid trails, and loading areas on forestland.
a Avoid streambanks and channels except when crossing streams.
b. Install water management structures and techniques.
c. Stabilize bare soil areas.
d. Prevent steep slopes on roads and trails.
2. Designate streamside management zones (SMZ) which are undisturbed strips of vegetation
parallel and adjacent to the stream channels.
3. Avoid placing debris in stream channels (Stream Obstruction Law).
4. Use practices which minimize soil exposure when reforesting.
5. Use environmentally safe procedures when applying chemicals in forested areas.
6. Train forestry related personnel in nonpoint source pollution control methods.
Source: NC Division of Forest Resources.

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(a) Clubfoot Creek - All those waters upstream of a line across the mouth of Clubfoot Creek
beginning at a point 340 54.8982' N -760 45.6177' W on the west shore; running northeasterly
to a point 340 55.2994' N -760 45.1180' W,on the east shore.
(b) Dawson Creek - All those waters north and west of a line beginning at. a point 340 59.5345' N
760 45.4797' W on the shore south of the State Road 1302 Dawson Creek Bridge; running
easterly to a point 340 59.5331' N -760 45.3307' W in Neuse River; running northerly to a point
340 59.5697' N -760'45.3292' W on the shore east of the Bridge, to include all of Dawson
Creek.
(c) Neuse River - All those waters in Neuse River. upstream of a straight line beginning at a point
340 57.8889' N -760 48.2168' W on the north shore near Wilkinson Point; running southerly to
a point 340 56.2412' N -760 48.5741' W on the south shore.east of the Cherry Branch Ferry
Landing.
(d) Long Creek — All those waters upstream of a line across the mouth of Long Creek beginning
at a point 340 55.6108' N-76143.8230' W on the west shore; running northeasterly to a point
340 55.6175' N -760 43.7947' W on the east shore.