Land Use Plan 1986 Update-1987

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! LOCAL ADOPTION: FEBUARY 16, 1987
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1986
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ONSLOW COUNTY
LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
Prepared By
ONSLOW COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
and
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ONSLOW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Assistance By
TALBERT, COX & ASSOCIATES, INC.
"The preparation of this report (map, document, etc.) was
financed in part through a grant provided by the North
Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Resource Management Act of 1972, as amended,
which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Resource
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Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration."
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Local Adoption: February 16, 1987
CRC Certification: March 27, 1987

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' TABLE OF CONTENTS
1986 Land Use Plan Update
for Onslow County
I. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
A. Information Base (Effectiveness of Previous Policies)
B. Present Conditions
' 1. Present Population and Economy
2. Existing Land Use
a. Significant Land Use Compatibility Problems
b. Major Problems Resulting from Unplanned
Development
C. Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience
Changes in Predominant Land Use
' 3. Current Plans, Policies, and Regulation s
a. List and Summary of Existing Plans
' (1) Transportation Plan
(2) Community Facilities Plan
(3) Utilities Extension Policies
' (4) Open Space and Recreation Policies
(5) Prior Land Use Plans and Policies
(6) County Disaster Relief Plan
b. List and Brief Description of Enforcement
(1) Zoning
(2) Subdivision Regulations
(3) Flooding
(4) Building
' (5) Septic Tanks
(6) Historic District
(7) Nuisance
' (8) Dune Protection .
(9) Sedimentation
(10) Environmental Impact Ordinance
C. Constraints - Land Suitability
1. Physical Limitations for Development
' a. Hazard Areas, Including Man -Made Hazards
b. Areas with Soil Limitations
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(1) Hazards for Foundations 28
(2) Shallow Soils 28 ,
(3) Poorly Drained Soils and. 28
Limitations for Septic Tanks
C. Water Supply
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d. 12% Slopes
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2.
Fragile Areas
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a. Coastal Wetlands
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b. Sand Dunes
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C. Ocean Beaches and Shorelines
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d. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines
e. Public Trust Waters
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f. Complex Natural Areas
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g. Areas that Sustain Remnant Species
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h. Unique Geologic Formations
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i. Registered Natural Landmarks
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j. Wooded Swamps
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k. Prime Wildlife Habitat.
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1. Scenic and Prominant High Points
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M. Archaeologic and Historic Sites
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Areas with Resource Potential
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a. Productive and Unique Agricultural Lands
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b. Potentially Valuable Mineral Sites
39
C. Publicly -Owned Forests, Parks, Fish and
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Gamelands
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d. Prime Farmland
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D. Constraints - Capacity of Community Facilities
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1.
Existing Water and Sewer
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2.
Design Capacity for Water Treatment, Sewage
Treatment Plant, Schools, Landfill and Primary
Roads
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3.
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Level of Utilization and Capacity for Water
System, Sewage System, Schools, Landfill
and Primary Roads
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E. Estimated Demand
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1.
Population and Economy
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a. Seasonal Population
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b. Local Objectives Concerning Growth
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C. Forseeable Social and Economic Change
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2.
Future Land Need
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3.
Community Facilities Demand
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II. POLICY
STATEMENTS
A. Resource
Protection
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1.
Areas of Environmental Concern
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a. Coastal Wetlands
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b. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines
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C. Public Trust Areas
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d. Archaeological Sites
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e. Ocean Hazard Areas
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Hazardous and Fragile Land Areas
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a. Freshwater Swamps
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b. Marshes
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C. Maritime Forests
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d. Cultural & Historic Resources
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e. Man-made Hazards
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f. Hurricane & Flood Evacuation Needs
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g. Protection of Potable Water Supply
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h. Use of Package Treatment Plants for Sewage
Treatment Disposal
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i. Storm Water Runoff from Agriculture,
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Residential Development, Phosphate or Peat
Mining and Their Impact on Coastal Wetlands,
Surface Waters or Other Fragile Areas
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j. Marina and Floating Home Development
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k. Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas
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1. Development of Sound and Estuarine System
Islands
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B. Resource Production and Management
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Policy Statement on:
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Productive Agricultural Lands (Executive Order
2.
#96)
Commercial Forestlands
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Existing and Potential Mineral Production Areas
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Commercial and Recreational Fisheries, Including
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Nursery and Habitat Areas
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Off -Road Vehicles
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6.
Residential and Commercial Land Development
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7.
Peat and Phosphate Mining and Industrial
Impacts on Resources
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C. Economic and Community Development
1. Types and Locations of Industries Desired
2. Local Commitment to Provide Services to
Development
3. Types of Urban Growth Patterns Desired -
Redevelopment of Developed Areas
4. Commitment to State and Federal Programs Include
Erosion Control, Public Access, Highway
Improvements, Port Facilities, Dredging Military
Facilities
5. Assistance to Channel Maintenance and Beach
Nourishment Projects, Including Provision of Borrow
and Spoil Areas, Provision of Easement for Work
6. Energy Facility Siting and Development
7. Tourism and Beach and Waterfront Access
8. Coastal and Estuarine Water Beach Access
9. Anticipated Residential Development, Densities,'
location, Units Per Acre and Services Necessary
to Support Development
10. Beach Area Development Policy
11. Clean County Committee
12. Mobile Home Ordinance
D. Storm Hazard Mitigation
1. Hazard Map
2. Existing Land Uses and Structures in Hazard Areas
(portion of tax base subject to damage)
3. Monetary Value of Structures in Hazard Area
4. Hazard Mitigation Policy
Hurricane Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Plari
III. LAND CLASSIFICATION 90
A. Developed 91 ,
B. Transition 91
C. Community 92
D. Rural 92 ,
E. Conservation 92
IV. RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATION 96 '
V. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION 98
VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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APPENDIX
Public Information Meeting Notices
Beach Access Article
Department of Transportation Improvements List
Advanced Population Estimates
Commission Candidates' Ideas on Land Use Issues
Corps of Engineers Letter (Reference Wetlands)
1981 Land Use Plan Policies in Implementation of Goals
and Policies

TABLES
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Page No.
Table
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Onslow County Population Growth
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Table
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Population by Township
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Table
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Onslow County Population Change
by Age.Group Between 1970 and 1980
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Table
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Urban and Rural Population
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Table
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Population Density and Land Area
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Table
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Number of Households and Persons per Household
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Table
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Employment by Industry
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Table
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Acres of Harvested Cropland Estimated Income
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Table
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Fishing Industry Pounds Caught/Value
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Table
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Forestry, 1983
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Table
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Tourism Income
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Table
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Gross Retail Sales
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Table
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Per Capita Personal Income
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Table
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Soil Limitations
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Table
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Onslow County Water System
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Table
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Onslow
County School Capacity
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Table
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Future Population Projections
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MAPS
Population Change, 1970-1980
Land Area Not Available for Development
New Subdivision Locations Since 1984
General Soil Maps
Good Agricultural Land Map
Prime wildlife Areas
Existing School Sites
Beach Area Development Policy for Onslow Beach
Existing Land Use Map (Attached)
Composite Hazards Map (Attached)
Land Classification Map (Attached)
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ONSLOW COUNTY LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
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1986-1987
Policy Changes Between the 1981 Plan and 1986 Plan Update
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The
following represents changes
in policy between
the 1981 and
1986
plans or improved means for
implementation of
policies that
were
outlined in the 1981 plan with
implementation
policy.in the
,
1986
plan.
1981 Plan
1986
Plan
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81: Growth of Onslow County
Page 66a: Beach Development
Allow development to occur in an
orderly manner and establish a
Land Use Plan by which
development proposals may be
reviewed for consistency.
Page 82: Estuarine Shoreline
Development
Future development should be
compatible with the nature and
the values of the estuarine
system.
1981 Plan did not address marine
and floating home development.
Page 88: Residential
Development
Policy is to encourage the
development of various housing
types (such as mobile home
parks, PUD's, apartments
conventional homes) in proper
location.
Page 66a of the Plan Update
contains a graphic and verbal
policy on beach development
which can be used to review
development for consistency as
recommended in the 1981 Plan.
Page 55
A density of 3-4 units per acre
would be permitted only if all
local, state, and federal
regulations are met and a
minimum of impervious surfaces
is used.
Page 55
Onslow County supports the
development of marines, in
compliance with applicable CAMA
regulations. Floating home
development has not taken place
in the County, and because of
potential damage to water
quality, the County will not
encourage floating home
development.
Page 68: Mobile Home Ordinance I
County policy will be to work
toward the adoption of a mobile
home park ordinance.
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DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

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1 ONSLOW COUNTY LAND USE PLAN
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A. INFORMATION BASE
The 1986 Land Use Plan Update for Onslow County has been
prepared in accordance with requirements of the North Carolina
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Specifically, this document
complies with Subchapter 7B, "Land Use Planning Guidelines," of
' the North Carolina Administrative Code, effective July 17,1985.
The initial Land Use Plan was prepared for Onslow County in
1976, and the first update in 1981. According to the Land Use
Planning Guidelines, the major purpose of periodic updating of
local land use plans is to identify and analyze newly emerging
community issues and problems. An additional element which was
not required in either the 1976 Plan or the 1981 Update is a
"Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Hurricane
Evacuation Plan," and is required to be included in the 1986
Update. This element is designed to help local governments coor-
dinate effective policies and actions relating to the impact of
hurricanes or other severe storms.
' The guidelines further give the following objectives the
update should meet:
to further define and refine local policies and issues;
to further examine and refine the land classification
system and the land classification map;
-- to assess the effectiveness of the existing land use
plan and its implementation;
to further explore implementation procedures, and;
-- to promote a better understanding of the land use plan-
' ning process.
Both the 1976 Land Use Plan and the 1981 Update provided
much of the needed information base for this update. However, in
many cases, new information had to be developed or has become
available since the 1981.Plan was completed. A number of data
sources were used during the preparation of this plan to prepare
updated analyses of population, housing, economics, (including
agriculture, fisheries, and forestry), and existing land uses.
Most of the data came from primary and secondary sources in the
' form of direct contacts with representatives of various state and
federal agencies and/or previously published documents or reports.
Also, "windshield" surveys were conducted to obtain data on exist-
ing land use patterns. Interviews were conducted with various
' County officials, and extensive effort was made before beginning
the planning process to obtain citizen input on issues of local
concern.
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B. PRESENT CONDITIONS BACKGROUND
In preparing background information on Land Use and Economic
Conditions for Onslow County, it was apparent that if current
trends continue, Onslow County will continue to experience popula-
tion and economic growth. Current land use patterns have been and
will likely continue to be influenced by access to major thorough-
fares, ease of access to Camp Lejeune which is a major employer in
the area and access to the County water system. Also, the sea-
sonal and permanent population of areas like West Onslow Beach,
Sneads Ferry, Chadwick Acres, and the Queens Creek areas near
Swansboro will continue to experience substantial growth because
of waterfront access and ease of access to Camp Lejeune.
Waterfront property or property adjacent to the County's
extensive estuarine system is in demand for development. The
County would encourage development of,these areas as the market
justifies, as long as future developments are. sensitive to this
extensive estuarine system and meet applicable federal and state
regulations.
Areas such as Southwest Onslow, Gum Branch Road and Piney
Green Road have been and will most likely continue to experience
substantial growth due to the geographic relationship of these
areas to the City of Jacksonville and entrance gates serving Camp
Lejeune. As shown on the General Land Use Map, several features
such as the Camp Lejeune base, the Great Sandy Run Poccosin, a
portion of which may be purchased for Camp Lejeune expansion,
Hofmann Forest and Hammock State Park take up over 50% of the
County's total land area. These large land areas restrict devel-
opment to those areas of the County remaining and as discussed
earlier. The remaining areas of the County, outside the County's
four municipalities, is made up primarily of agricultural land,
forested areas, residential and commercial development located
along the County's primary and secondary highway systems. Natural
features such as poor soil conditions and flood hazard areas,
"A -zone," further restricts the areas available in the County for
development.
Onslow County's economy is made up of, primarily, service
business, retail business, and construction. Although the County
does have some industry, work is being done by a full-time
Director of the Economic Development Commission to encourage more
industry. Currently, most of the job opportunities are at Camp
Lejeune, or in businesses that provide sales and services to resi-
dences as well as visitors to the area. Commercial fishing, agri-
cultural, and forestry provide job opportunities for Onslow
citizens, but on a relatively small scale. The seasonal popula-
tion and related businesses should continue to expand with the
extensive development -now taking place or being planned for the
West Onslow Beach area.
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Swansboro 4
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1. Present Population and Economy
The most current population information for Onslow Cou: `_y is
the 1980 Census data and the North Carolina Office of State Budget
and Management estimates for 1985. As shown in the 1981 Lane :use
Plan, Onslow County had the following population in 1980 base' on
Census information.
Table 1: Onslow County Population Growth
Population % Increase
1930
15,289
17.0
1940
17,939
17.0
1950
42,047
134.0
1960
86,208
105.0
1970
103,126
20.0
*1985
124,987
10.8% (5 years)
Source: 1980 U.S. Bureau of the Census
*July 1, 1985 N.C. Office of State Budget and Management.
As shown on Table I, Onslow County continues to experience a
steady rate of growth based on 1985 population projections, and
this trend will most likely continue.
Table II below reflects population changes by township for
1960, 1970, and 1980.
Table 2: Population by Township
Township 1960 1970 $ Change 1980 % Change
Jacksonville 40,834 55,737 36 54,111 - 3
Richlands 7,331 7,572 3 9,006 19
Stump Sound 5,486 5,545 1 7,500 35
Swansboro 21,678 20,800 - 4 23,380 12
White Oak 10,879 13,472 24 18,787 39
.Total 86,208 103,126 20 112,784 9
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
As shown in Table II, between 1960 and 1970, Jacksonville
experienced the largest increase in population during that period.
However, between 1970 and 1980, the 1980 Census information showed
that Jacksonville Township lost population. This census figure is
questioned by local officials. Between 1960 and 1970, the White
Oak Township area was experiencing the second fastest growth rate,
and the 1980 Census information indicates that this growth trend
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' continues in this Township. Specifically, between 1960 and 1980,
the Township has nearly doubled in population from 10,879 people
in 1960 to 18,787 people in 1980. Much of this growth may be due
' to the relationship of this area to Jacksonville and gate access
points at Camp Lejeune. During this same 10-year period, between
1970 and 1980, the Stump Sound,.southeast of Jacksonville, has
grown from 5,545 people in 1970 to 7,500 people in 1980, which
' represents a 35% increase in population during the 10-year period.
Much of this growth appears to be concentrating in the Sneads
Ferry area between U.S. 17 and Onslow Beach. Because of easy
access to Jacksonville, major highways, beaches, and availability
of County water, the Stump Sound, White Oak, and Swansboro
Townships will probably continue to experience incr_ases in
' population during the planning period. Richlands Township is a
more rural part of the County with a 19% increase in population
between 1970 and 1980.
' Table 3: Onslow County Population Change by Age Group
Between 1970 and 1980
Increase/
Decrease in Percent
Age Group 1970 1980 Population Change
' Under 5 9,609 10,282 673 + 7.0
5-14 18,037 14,802 -3,235 - 17.9
15-24 42,927• 43,715 788 + 1.8
' 25-34 12,927 17,849 4,922 + 38.0
35-44 8,672 9,857 1,185 + 13.7
45-54 5,368 7,111 1,743 + 32.5
' 55-64 3,182 5,020 1,838 + 57.8
65 & over 2,404 4,746 2,342 + 97.4
Total 103,126 113,382 10,256
' Table 3 reflects the fact that between 1970 and 1980, the 65
and over age group experienced the largest percentage increase in
population, from 2,404 in 1970 to 4,746 in 1980, which represents
an increase of 2,342 people or a 97.4% increase. The 55-64 age
group experienced the second largest percentage of growth, with
57.8%. This increase is indicative of national trends which
reflect the aging of Americans, and this trend will most likely
continue in Onslow County as more people find this area an attrac-
tive area for retirement and the aging of those citizens that
' remain in Onslow County.
Table 3 shows the 25-34 age group as the fourth fastest
' growing age group in the County; specifically, from 12,927 in
1970 to 17,849 in 1980, which is a 38.0% increase over this
10-year period. This expanding age group will continue to have a
' positive affect on the local economy wtih the establishment of new
households and related purchases of needed goods and services.
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The 5-14 age group is the only age group that decreased in '
population between 1970 and 1980. This decrease may reflect the
national trend to marry at a later age and reduced family size.
Table 4 shows how the County continues to shift from a rural '
county (81.8% rural in 1950, 35.4% rural in 1980). In 1950, the
County was 18.2% urban, while in 1980, the County was 64.6% urban,
with much of the urban -type growth taking place near Jacksonville '
and along the major highway corridors, such as 24, 258, and U.S.
17.
Table 5 shows that the population density in 1960 was 114 i
people per square mile, with 148 people by 1980. Although the
population density is increasing, it is still relatively low when
you compare this density to New Hanover County, which has the '
third highest density in the State, with a 1983 density of 589.7
people per square mile.
Table 6 shows a substantial increase in the number of nouse-
holds' established between 1970 and 1980, while at the same time,
the number of persons per household is dropping. Specifically, ,
during the 10-year period, 7,546 new households were established
in the County.
In summary, the County has been and will most likely continue
to grow in population. If current trends continue, moreandmore
of the population will concentrate in.urban type areas and fewer
in rural areas. Because of job opportunities in Jacksonville and
Camp Lejeune, many of the younger age groups will locate in areas
such as Stump Sound, White Oak and Jacksonville Townships. The
older age groups will most likely continue to settle in or near
Swansboro and Stump Sound with access to beach areas and water-
front access.
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TABLE 4
ONSLOW COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
% OF URBAN AND RURAL POPULATION
1950 1960 1970 1980
Urban 18.2 20.5 57.5 64.6
Rural 81.8 79.5 42.5 35.4
Source: State Government Statistical Abstract, Fifth Edition,
1984, North Carolina
TABLE 5
ONSLOW COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
POPULATION DENSITY AND LAND AREA
1960 1970 1980
Land Area in Square Miles
763 114 135 148
Source: State Government Statistical Abstract, Fifth Edition,
1984, North Carolina
TABLE 6
ONSLOW COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS AND PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD
1960 1970 1980
Number of Households 17,185 22,761 30,307
Persons Per Household 3.82 3.40 2.96
Source: State Government Statistical Abstract, Fifth Edition,
1984, North Carolina
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EXISTING ECONOMY
The 1981 Land Use Plan briefly discussed the fact that Onslow
County had at that time a very stable economy, which was attrib-
uted to the presence of Camp Lejeune, new industries, and thriving
seafood businesses. As in 1981, Camp Lejeune personnel and civil-
ian jobs available there have a very positive effect on the Onslow
County economy. As discussed earlier, Onslow County has a service
and tourism economy, with many jobs being created to provide ser-
vices or sell products to local and visiting purchasers of goods
and services; however, the local economy is shifting from agri-
culture and fishing to more of a retail and tourist economy, as
shown in the following table:
Table 7: Employment of Persons 16 Years Old or Older by Industry
1980, Onslow County, North Carolina
6,986
3,454
2,829
2,355
2,301
2,173
1,825
1,361
1,317
800
761
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Manufacturing
Public Administration
Educational Services
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Business
and Repair Services
Construction
Transportation, Communications, Other
Public Utilities
Personnel, Entertainment and Recreational
Services
Health Services
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Mining
Other Professional and Related Services
Source: 1984 Profile of North Carolina Counties
As Table 7 shows, in 1980, nearly 7,000 jobs in Onslow County
were in wholesale and retail trades, with nearly 3,500 jobs in
manufacturing. Service industries, such as finance, insurance,
real estate, business and repair services, and construction repre-
sented another 4,400 jobs, while agriculture, forestry, fishing,
and mining represented only 800 jobs in 1980.
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Table 8: Acres of Harvested Cropland and Estimated Farm Income
Acres of Harvested
Crop Land
Estimated Fawn
Income
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
51,500 55,300 50,000 44,300 44,900
28,859,000 33,811,000 32,974,000 32,376,000 32,340,000
Source: Fifth Edition 1984 North Carolina State Government Statistical
Abstract
' When we look at the acres of harvested cropland and estimated
farm income between 1980 and 1984 on Table 8, we see that acres
harvested have been reduced by 6,600 acres, while farm income for
' the same period increased from $28,859,000 in 1980 to $32,340,000
in 1984. Although agriculture remains a very important part of
the Onslow economy, Table 8 shows that this part of the economy is
' not growing as are other areas of the economy, such as retail
sales and tourism expenditures. Like agriculture, the fishing
industry and forestry continue to provide job opportunities and
have a positive impact on the economy. However, as shown in
' Tables 9 and 10 and as reflected in Table 7, few local jobs are
provided by these industries and a relatively small amount of
income is generated in each area.
' Table 9: Fishing Industry in Onslow County - Pounds Caught/Value
Year Pounds Value
1980 4,092,464 $3,385,907
1981 2,377,552 1,993,147
1982 4,078,931 4,346,447
1983 2,995,544 3,005,742
1984 2,829,568 3,217,880
' 1985 3,039,006 2,905,366
Source: Division of Marine Fisheries
' Note: Higher percentage of shellfish in total pounds
caught produces higher value
' Source: N.C.-Marine Fisheries
Specifically, Table 9 shows that the pounds caught and value
of fish caught between 1980 and 1985 have decreased. In 1980,
4,092,464 pounds, worth $3,385,907, were caught; while in 1985,
3,039,006 pounds were caught, -with a value of $2,905,366. This
represents a reduction of over 1,053,000 pounds caught and over
$519,J00 less value during this five-year period.

Although these dollar amounts appear to be relatively small '
compared to other sections of the economy such as retail sales,
the fishing industry, both commercial and recreational fishing, is
a very special and important part of the local character and
economy of Onslow County and continues to provide job
opportunities.
Table 10: Onslow County Forestry, 1983 '
Estimated Value to Land Owner $3,016,000 I
*(Includes Public and Private Land)
Value of Logs Delivered to .$6,052,000
**Point of Manufacturing
Source: *Commodity Survey from N.C. Division of Forest Resources I
**Stump Value Composite, Division of Forest Resources
Based on 1983 figures, Onslow County owners of timberland, '
both public and private, received an estimated $3,016,000 for cut
timber, which generated a value of logs delivered to private manu-
facturers of $6,052,000. Again, this segment of the economy is ,
very important, but like agriculture and fishing, few jobs are
created, with a relatively small impact on the local economy com-
pared to areas such as retail sales and tourism.
Table 11: Onslow County Tourism Income, 1980-1985 '
1975*
$14,983,000
1979*
20,493,000
1980
30,027,000
1981
29,984,000.
1982
31,208,000
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1983
32,117,000
1984
43,624,000
1985
41,564,000
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*1981 Land Use Plan
Source: N.C. Travel and
Tourism Division, Department of Commerce
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As shown in Table 11,
one of the fastest growing segments of
the economy is tourism.
The 1981 Land Use Plan showed the County
,
receiving $14,983,000 in
tourism income in 1975, with $20,493,000
in 1979. From 1980 to 1985,
Onslow County's tourism income
increased from $30,027,000
to $41,564,000, which represents a
38.4% increase during the
five-year period. With excellent public
beach access, existing and
proposed beach front and sound front
development and improved
completion during the planning
access from the Piedmont scheduled for
period, this segment of the economy
'
will most likely continue
to expand.
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' Table 12i Gross Retail Sales Onslow Count
1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85
' Retail Sales $364,909,567 $406,957,094 $462,355,522 $539,007,283 $568,385,273
Food 101,486,612 111,847,827 122,265,808 + +
General 60,310,446 73,148,095 82,050,339 + +
Merchandise
' Autos 74,871,601 85,747,401 93,909,821 + +
Building Mat. 18,703,227 20,271,183 26,644,539 + +
(+ information not available)
' Source: N.C. State Government Statistical Abstract, Fifth Edition, 1984
Table 12 shows that retail sales for Onslow County have
increased from $364,909,567 in 1980 to $568,325,273 in 1985, which
represents 56% increase in five years. Some of this increase is
attributable to inflation; however, inflation has been relatively.
low during this period. Most of this increase is simply due to
' new businesses opening, continued increases in population, and
more tourists visiting the area.
' Table 13 shows that per capita personal income has continued
to increase for Onslow County. This increase is most likely
attributable to the shift from a rural county to more of an urban
county, with more population, more jobs, and, therefore, increased
incomes. As the population grows and more job opportunities and
better paying jobs are made available, the per capita personal
income will continue to increase.
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TABLE 13
ONSLOW COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PER CA.PITA PERSONAL INCCME
1969 - 1981
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
State
2,959
3,220
3,410
3,789
4,241
4,587
4,860
5,350
5,770
6,475
7,125
7,780
8,656
Onslow
2,828
3,314
3,339
3,931
4,341
4,851
4,661
4,834
4,499 .
4,934
5,401
5,989
7,089
Pender
2,034
2,357
2,495
2,808
3,203
3,462
3,765
4,031
4,380
4,901
5,485
6,054
6,892
New Hanover
3,175
3,398
3,555
3,970
4,386
4,677
4,964
5,497
6,002
6,728
7,591
8,339
9,158
Wake
3,677
3,962
4,182
4,563
5,018
5,465
5,922
6,459
7,026
2,835
8,851
9,633
10,623
Durham
3,376
3,680
4,072
4,460
4,711
5,176
5,711
6,225
6,744
7,498
8333
9,158
10,095
Mecklinburg
4,066
4,305
4,622
5,091
5,542
5,974
6,381
6,954
7,592
8,490
9,523
-10,335
11,460
N
Guilford
3,864
4,154
4,444
4,920
5,381
5,890
6,179
6,708
7,274
8,204
9,045
9,913
10,943
Forsythe
3,705
4,025
4,243
4,652
5,182
5,654
6,101
6,776
7,459
8,198
8,958
9,912
11,014
Sources: September, 1984, Profile, North Carolina Counties

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2. Existing Land Use
The 1981 Land Use Plan did not include an existing Land Use
Map. However, the 1981 Plan did include statistical infDrmation
on the County that showed that over 23.5% of the County was in
commercial forests with Camp Lejeune taking up another 22.4% of
the County's land area. Hofmann Forest, located north of Jackson-
ville, included over 11% of the County's land area with all of
this area being unavailable for residential or commercial develop-
ment. These three large land areas represent over two -third! of
the County's land area, leaving one-third or more of the Coun=y's
land area for development. Much of the future commercial and
residential development will most likely occur as in -filling
development in or near Jacksonville and Swansboro. As discusses:
earlier,.many of the current and future job opportunities are
available in Jacksonville and at Camp Lejeune, and for this reasc
many of the new subdivisions and mobile home parks are being
developed in new areas with good highway.access to Jacksonville.
Also, numerous developments have been and continue to open in the
Swansboro and Stump Sound Townships primarily because of water-
front access in these two townships.
Based on the windshield survey conducted by Talbert, Cox 6
Associates, Inc., in 1986, the following observations are made
concerning existing land use on a township basis. (See Map #1,
Existing Land Use.)
Swansboro Township
Most of the non-residential uses in this area are located
along major thoroughfares such as N.C. 24, S.R. 1509 and a few
along N.C. 172. Much of this is wooded with most residential uses
being located adjacent to State roads. The Pines is a large
single family development located off of N.C. 1501, another
smaller development of new homes is located on N.C. 172 near the
entrance to Camp Lejeune. Oyster Bays Estates is a new develop-
ment on the waterfront overlooking the White Oak River with sever-
al new homes and several remaining lots for development. Several
mobile home parks are located throughout this township with many
of them having minimal improvements. With the availability of
County water in the area, good access to Camp Lejeune and Jackson-
ville, and water access at Queen's Creek and the intercoastal
waterway, this area will probably continue to experience rapid
growth. Swansboro is the only municipality in this township.
Stump Sound Township
Stump Sound continues to be one of the fastest growing
sections of the County. Sneads Ferry and Chadwick Acres west of
U.S. 17 are two areas of this township with the greatest extent of
development. Highway 210 has a clustering of commercial uses at
the intersection of N.C. 172 and a new shopping center at State
Road 1518. This area also contains numerous mobile homes
Ll
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parks.. Stump Sound Township, between U. S. 17 and the inter -
coastal waterway is served by the County water system as is the
West Onslow Beach area. A portion of West Onslow Beach is served
by a private sewer system which is located at the intersection of
' N. C. 210 and S. R. 1518. The West Onslow Beach area of Stump
Sound Township is continuing to experience rapid growth with many
new low-rise and high-rise condominiums being located at the
' northern tip of the beach. A large undeveloped portion of beach
remains between Highway 210 and the northern end of the beach, but
many development plans are being discussed or implemented. Also,
plans are being made to move the existing road back away from the
beach to provide additional room for development between the'new
road location and beach front. The western portion of Stump Sound
Township is made up primarily of the Great Sandy Run pocosin and
' some residential development along N. C. 50 near Holly Ridge.
Holly Ridge is the only municipality in this township.
' White Oak Township
This township is located in the northeastern part of the
County, specifically, east of U. S. 17 and north of N. C. 24.
Primarily, this area's dominant land use, like other parts of the
County, is residential lots along transportation corridors with
forested areas throughout. The greatest concentration of develop-
ment is located in the Piney Green Road area which has good access
to U. S. 17 and N. C. 24. This township has been and will most
likely continue to experience rapid growth because of its geo-
graphic location to Camp Lejeune and Jacksonville. This township
does not contain any municipalities; however, over 90% of the area
is served by the County water system.
' Jacksonville Township
1980 Census information for the Jacksonville Township showed
a 3% decrease in population between 1970 and 1980. However, based
on the windshield survey conducted'in 1986, it would appear that
this decrease as reversed dramatically due to the numerous mobile
home parks now located in this area. Also, the enclosed map show-
ing the location of new development approved by the Planning Board
since 1984 shows a large number located in the Jacksonville Town-
ship. Specifically, in the Southwest Onslow Area and along Gum
' Branch Road. The Southwest Onslow Area includes land from State
Road 1107 and 1213 north to the Jacksonville planning jurisdiction
line. New developments, like Beach Tree Hollow and West River,
' located on S. R. 1105 are developed with attractive single family
homes. State Road 1111, 1108, 1109 and portions of N. C. 53 have
a heavy concentration of mobile home parks mixed with single
family homes along the same road fronts. At the southern portion
' of this township and near the Pender County line, the primary land
use is forested areas with some rural housing along the major
thoroughfares. Very few agricultural operations are located in
this portion of the County.
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` OWNsHIF MAP
NEW SUBDIVISION LOCATIONS SINCE 1984
SOURCE : ONSLOW COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

' Richlands Township
This township is the most rural portion of Onslow County with
' much of the non-residential uses being concentrated along major
thoroughfares like U. S. 258 or in the Town of Richlands. Like
the southern portion of Jacksonville Township, the predominant
land use is forested areas; however, there are also several large
' areas of this township being used for farming operations, partic-
ularly near the Jones and Pender County lines. Much of this town-
ship is also served by the County water system. This township
also contains the Albert Ellis Airport, which is located near S. R
1101. Although this township has not been growing as rapidly as
those townships closer to the water or Jacksonville, it is con-
tinuing to grow as reflected by several new subdivisions approved
for this area since 1984 (See New Subdivision Map).
Summary
As discussed earlier, Onslow County continues to shift from a
rural county to a more urban county with a rather low density of
' development. The new subdivision map reflects the fact that since
1984, when the Planning Department began keeping records, new
development has been located throughout the County in areas suit-
able for development and with easy access to primary and secondary
' roads. Because less than 1/3 of the County's land area is avail-
able for development, County officials wish to encourage develop-
ment in areas that meet market needs as long as proposed develop
' ments do not adversely impact on the environment. With Planning
Board review and approval, Local and State CAMA approval, and
Corps of Engineers review and approval, County officials feel that
' future development will not adversely impact on the environment.
a. Significant Land Use Compatibility Problems
The 1981 Land Use Plan discussed problems with malfunc-
tioning septic tanks and how amended septic tank regula-
tions would provide better protection in the placement
and use of future septic tanks. Although these more
stringent regulations will provide better guidance in the
use and location of septic tanks, it does not affect
'
those systems already in operation in soils with poor
absorption and filtering This land use com-
qualities.
patibility problem will continue until either a package
treatment system is utilized rather than modified septic
'
systems or until a County or private sewer system can be
installed for use in lieu of existing individual
systems.
'
Traffic volumes continue to increase along major highway
corridors, such as U. S. 17, 24, and 258, v(ith continued
strip development along these corridors as was occurring
'
and discussed in the 1981 Land Use Plan. The primary
function of. these major thoroughfares is to efficiently
and safely provide for the movement of vehicles and con-
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tinued strip development will reduce speeds, create '
numerous opportunities for turning movements, and effec-
tively reduce the efficient functioning of these thor-
oughfares. Ultimately, these thoroughfares will become '
so congested that alternative routes will have to be
purchased or expensive land acquisition will be required
to widen these existing facilities to carry future traf-
fic volumes.
Better land use controls such as zoning or adoption of a '
thoroughfare plan with adequate setbacks will provide a
better means to control those areas that have not already
developed along these major thoroughfares.
b. Major Problems Resulting from Unplanned Development ,
Following completion of the existing land use survey, two
problems resulting from unplanned development were
observed. Strip development, primarily along major
thoroughfares continues to take place with residential
uses and commercial uses in the same area. As the County. '
continues to grow, this mixing of uses will make develop-
ment of a zoning map and ordinance more difficult because
of the need to determine what uses are appropriate in a '
given area. This problem has. been made very apparent as
the Planning Director and Planning Board. study the pos-
sible zoning in the Sneads Ferry area. '
The second obvious problem is the numerous mobile home
parks being located throughout the County and particular-
ly in the Jacksonville Township, with little or no design '
requirements. Dirt or gravel roads with no landscape
amenities for these parks has the potential of .reducing
property values in surrounding areas if these parks are '
not properly maintained.
c.
Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience Changes
in Predominant Land Use '
Stumn Sound Township
mos t i
higher
The undeveloped portion of
likely continue to change
density resort development
West Onslow Beach will
from undeveloped land to
on the sound side.
Land use along N. C. 210 from U. S. 17 to the beach will
continue to change due to increasing traffic counts and
the desirability of this property along the major access
point to the Onslow Beach area. The availability of
whterfront property, County water and a private sewer
system will also add additional incentive for land use
changes in this area.
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18
Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience Changes
in Predominant Land Use '
Stumn Sound Township
mos t i
higher
The undeveloped portion of
likely continue to change
density resort development
West Onslow Beach will
from undeveloped land to
on the sound side.
Land use along N. C. 210 from U. S. 17 to the beach will
continue to change due to increasing traffic counts and
the desirability of this property along the major access
point to the Onslow Beach area. The availability of
whterfront property, County water and a private sewer
system will also add additional incentive for land use
changes in this area.
ri
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1
Swansboro Township
Much of this township is served by the County water sys-
tem. Because of good primary and secondary road access
and waterfro-r- access, this area will continue to change
from a rural area to a more densely developed area,
particularl_• along the waterfront and as property becomes
available or development. The area along N. C. 24 near
'
Swansboro 4ill most likely experience additional commer-
cial devF_cpment.
Jacksonville Township
The U. S. 258 and Gum Branch Road area will most likely
'
conti.ue to experience additional residential subdivi-
sion and mobile home parks. Both of these major
tho•:)Lghfares provide convenient and easy access to
Jacksonville and Camp Lejeune. The southwest Onslow
'
ar_a, again because of beach access, access to Camp
Lejeune and Jacksonville, will most likely continue to
,nange from wooded areas and open fields to mobile home
'
parks and subdivisions. Based on the 1986 windshield
survey, this trend is well underway with numerous mobile
home parks already located in the area.
'
White Oak Township
The primary growth area, and area likely to change in
' predominant land use, is along Piney Green Road. Like
other sections of the County, Piney Green Road provides
easy access to the Jacksonville and Camp Lejeune areas.
' Richlands.Township
Changes in
predominant
land use for this township will
most likely
take place
along U. S. 258 and in or near
Richlands.
Also, the airport
area may experiencesome
industrial
is
development
at or near the airport; however,
in character at the present.
'
this area
very rural
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3. Current Plans, Policies, and Regulations
a. List and Summary of Existing Pla:-s
(1) Transportation Plan (See DOT improvements
Plan in Appendix)
Onslow County prepared a revised Highway Improvement
Plan in 1986. The plan includes priorities for major
thoroughfare and secondary road ii-orovements with a
request to the North Carolina Boar' of Transportation
to schedule these improvements on tie State's long-
range highway improvements plan. Ir:-)rovements
include:
U. S. 17th Bypass
Piney Green Road
S. R. 1001
Gum Branch Road
Western Boulevard Beltlint.
N. C. 50
Other Secondary Road Improv•nents
(2) Community Facilities Plan
Although the County does not have a Community
ties Plan document, the County does have a wat - sys-
tem plan, airport plan, school system plan, rec � tion
development -policy and is currently working to e tib-
lish a sewer policy and plan of action.
(3) Utility Extension Policies
In 1981, the County provided water to properties
located along approximately 300 miles of County road.
Today, the County water system serves property along
over 600 miles of County roads. Current water exten-
sion policy requires the developer requesting water
service for property outside the County service area
to pay all cost for water line extension. In the
event there are other users between the development
requesting service and the end of the County system,
the County will consider a cost sharing with the
developer. The County charges a $400.00 tap -on fee
for new customers of the system.
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The County provides water to Holly Ridge and
' Swansboro; however, Richland has its own water system
as does Jacksonville.
(4) Open Space and Recreation Policies
Currently the County has two Regional Parks serving
'
the County. Hubert By -Pass Park is located in the
Swansboro Recreation District off of N. C. 24 between
Jacksonville and Swansboro. The Onslow Pines Park is
located in the Southwest Jacksonville Recreation
District. Current staff and Recreation Committee
policy is to establish 3 additional regional parks to
serve the Stump Sound, Richlands and White Oak Recrea-
tion Districts. At present, the County does not have
a long-range Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
However, they have established a goal to provide
recreational facilities in each recreation district.
In addition to the regional parks, the County operates
beach parks at three locations, with a WRC boat ramp
on the island. The County has prepared an Access Plan
using CAMA funds. See Appendix for map showing loca-
tion of beach park facilities.
(5) Prior Land Use Plans and Policies
Onslow County has prepared and adopted CAMA Land Use
Plans in 1976 and 1981. Both of these plans included
background land use information and policies as
required by the CAMA regulations and both plans have
been used in the 1986 update.
'
(6) County Disaster Relief and Assistance
A plan was prepared in 1984 and outlines County
response and action in case of emergency.
b. List and Brief Description of Enforcement
(1) Zoning
' The present Onslow County Zoning Ordinance was adopted
by the Onslow County Board of Commissioners on January
4, 1982, and became effective on January 15, 1982. At
present, the only zoning area designated on the.
Official Zoning Map is the West Onslow Beach area.
The Ordinance is enforced by the Onslow County Plan-
ning Board and Planning Department Staff. The County
Airport is not presently zoned; however, the Airport
does have height restrictions required by FAA.
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(2) Subdivision Regulations
'
The Onslow County Subdivision Regulations became
effective on October 4, 1979. This regulation is also
administered and enforced by the Onslow County
,
Planning Board and Planning Staff.
(3) Flood Insurance Program
,
The County has received copies of the preliminary
flood maps and revisions to those maps are currently
being made. The County is currently under the emer-
gency phase of the Flood Insurance Program until offi-
cial maps are available and an ordinance is passed to
bring the County.under the regular phase of the pro-
'
gram. The County will hold a public hearing on
March 2, 1987, to come under the regular Flood Insur-
ance Program. (See Composite Hazard Map #3, which is
based on preliminary flood maps.)
(4) Building
The North Carolina Building Code is enforced by the
Onslow County Building Inspection Department and
includes one- and -two-family structures.
(5) Septic Tanks
Septic tanks and package treatment plants are used
rather extensively in Onslow County. Enforcement of
septic tank use is administered by the County Health
Department using applicable State standards.
(6) Historic District
Onslow County has existing historic and archaeological
sites, but no clusters of buildings for designation as
an Historic District; however, Permuda Island has been
designated as an AEC because of its archaeological
importance and Archives and History has- established
development standards for this area.
(7) Nuisance
Onslow County does not have an existing Nuisance
Ordinance.
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(8) Dune Protection
Dune protection is regulated through the Coastal Area
Management Act requirements. Minor permits are admin-
istered by the County's Permit Officer with major
permits being administered by the State Permit
Officer.
(9) Sedimentation
Onslow County concurs with the State's sedimentation
control requirement, and all development in the County
is subject to State sedimentation regulations if more
than one acre of land is uncovered.
(10) Environmental Impact Ordinance
Onslow County does not have a local Environmental
Impact Ordinance.
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C. CONSTRAINTS - LAND SUITABILITY
1. Physical Limitations for Development
Physical limitations for development include man-made
hazard areas, areas with soil limitations, water sup-
ply areas, and areas with slopes of 12% or greater.
a. Hazard Areas, Including Man -Made Hazards
Like most counties, Onslow County has several
man-made or natural hazard areas that have been
addressed in the County Disaster Relief and Assis-
tance Plan. Flood hazard areas have been identi-
fied as part of the Federal Flood Insurance Pro-
gram and these designated areas, "A" Zone, consti-
tute a hazard area and will, in the future, re-
quire that all new construction within this zone
establish the finished floor elevation above the
"A" Zone elevation to protect the property from
flood damage.
The Ellis Airport, west of Jacksonville, repre-
sents a man-made hazard area. By its very nature
and function, this facility, as any airport, could
be the site of or by its use could facilitate a
plane crash situation for the County. Although an
accident is unlikely, the Disaster Relief Plan
provides.a systematic way to handle such a disas-
ter.
A railroad line running parallel to U.S. Highway
17, north of Jacksonville, is a potential man-made
hazard. This line serves Camp Lejeune and the
Havlock area of North Carolina. Both chemical
supplies and other military supplies would be
transported on this line.
Forest fires is another potential man-made or
natural disaster that Onslow County is subject to
because of extensive forested areas.
Camp Lejeune, with transportation and storage of
ordinances on base, is, in itself, a man-made
hazard.
b. Areas with Soil Limitations
When the 1981 Land Use Plan was prepared, the only
soils information available at that time was the
general soils map. Since then, the County has
received a partially completed detailed soils
report for the County with advance copy of soils
maps. We found, in reviewing.this information,
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SOIL LIMITATIONS
TABLE
14
Poorly
Limitations
Hazards
Shallow
Drained
For
Symbols
Soils
For Foundations
Soils
Soils
Septic Tanks
Ly
Lynchburg fine sandy loam
Severe (B)
Severe (C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A)
• MaC
Marvyn loamy fine sand,
Moderate (A)
Moderate (G)
Moderate (A)
Moderate (E,F)
6 to 15 percent slopes
Mk
Muckalee loam
Severe (B,C)
Severe (A,C)
Severe (B,C)
Severe (A,B)
Mu
Murville fine sand
Severe (D)
Severe (A,B)
Severe (D)
Severe (C,D)
NDC
Newhan fine sand,
Severe (C)
Severe (A)
Severe (C)
Severe (D)
2 to 30 percent slopes
NoA
Norfolk loamy fine sand,
Severe (B)
Moderate (C)
Severe (B)
Moderate (A)
0 to 2 percent slopes
NoB
Norfolk loamy fine sand,
Moderate (B)
Moderate (C)
Moderate (B)
Moderate (A,F)
2 to 6 percent slopes
On
Onslow loamy fine sand
Severe (B)
Severe (C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A)
n� Pa
Pactolus fine sand
Severe (B)
Severe (A,C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A,D)
"' Pn
Pantego mucky loam
Severe (B)
Severe (C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A)
Ra
Rains fine sandy loam
Severe (B)
Severe (C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A)
St
Stallings loamy fine sand
Severe (B)
Severe (A,C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A,D)
Sw
Swansboro fine sand
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
To
T}orhunta fine sandy loam
Severe (B)
Severe (A,C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A,D)
Ur
Urban land
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Ut (Pt)
Udorthents, wet, sandy
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available .
(Pits)
Wa
Wando fine sand,
Slight
Severe (A)
Slight
Severe (D)
0 to 6 percent slopes
Wo
Woodington loamy fine sand
Severe (B)
Severe (A,C)
Severe (B)
Severe (A)
W
Water
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Ya
Yaupon silty clay loam
Severe (B,E)
Severe (C)
Severe (B,E)
Severe (A,E)
AnB (A1B)
Alpin fine sand,
1 to 6 percent slopes
Moderate (A)
Severe (A)
Moderate (A)
Slight to Moderate
AuB
Autryville loamy fine sand,
Moderate (B)
Severe (A)
Moderate (B)
Moderate (A)
1 to 6 percent slopes
Ax
Ar.iS mucky sandy loam
Severe (C,D)
Severe (B)
Severe (C,D)
Severe (B,C)
HnB M)
B;-iymea,-I:! fine sand,
Moderate (B)
Severe (A)
Moderate (B)
Severe (D)
1 to 6 perkxnt slopes

SOIL LIMITATIONS (Page 2)
§_vmbol fi
Soils
i3aB
Baymeade-Urban Land
•
Canplex, 1 to 6 percent
slopes
BN
Beaches-Newhan association,
0 to 30 percent slopes
Bo (BoH)
Bohicket soils
Ca (CaL)
Carteret Soils
Co
Corolla fine sand
CrB
Craven fine sandy loam,
1 to 4 percent slopes
CrC
Craven fine sandy loam,
4 to 8 percent slopes
Ct
Croatan muck
^' Da
rn
Dorovan muck
Dc
Duckston fine sand
DU
Duneland sand
FoA
Foreston loamy fine sand,
0 to 2 percent slopes
GoA
Goldsboro fine sandy loam,
0 to 2 percent slopes
GpB
Goldsboro -Urban Land
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that several soils types still remain incomplete;
'however, we have taken available information from
the draft report and prepared a soils limitation
chart that reflects soils with hazards for founda-
tions, shallow soils, partly drained soils, and
soils with limitations for septic tank use.
(1) Hazards for Foundations
Soils with hazards for foundations are based
on slope, wetness, flooding, ponding, shrink -
swell factors, and the low strength of soils.
Conditions ranged from slight limitations of
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.the Wando Line sand (WA) to severe of the
Bohicket (BO) soils based on flooding, pond-
ing, and shrink -swell factors. The present
draft report presently available does not
address the extensiveness of each soil type in
the County. When the detail soils report is
complete, the County will have a better idea
of how extensive the problem is for each con-
straint and soil type identified.
(2) Shallow Soils
Shallow soils included limitations based on
cutbank caving, ponding, wetness, excess humus
t
and ponding, flooding, and slope. Conditions
ranged from moderate to severe, and again,
information is presently not available to
determine the extent of each soil type in the
County.
(3) Poorly Drained Soils and Limitations for
Septic Tanks
Both poorly drained soils and soils with lim-
itations for septic tanks range in severity
from slight to severe. Poorly drained soils
were based on slope, wetness, flooding, pond-
ing, shrink -swell, and low strength. Soils
were
with limitations for septic tank use
based on wetness, flooding, ponding, poor
filtering ability, slow perk, and slope.
Because the detailed County soils study is not com-
plete, we have included information on soils from the
'
General Soils Map. Based on discussion with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture staff, we have gleaned the
following information:
Using the General Soils Map, soil type 1, Rains -
Lynchburg -Goldsboro Association is considered a good
agriculture soil with sandy loam surface and fri-
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able, sandy clay loam subsoils. Much of this soil
type is located along the New River in western Onslow
County. Also worth noting is the fact that most of
the larger farms in Onslow County are found in this
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part of the County.
Soil type 2--Kenansville-Dragston Association is poor
agricultural land with thick loamy sand surface layers
and friable, sandy loam subsoils. Much of this soil
type is located along the Duplin County and Pender
County line. Much of this land area is presently
being used for forestry with essentially no agricul-
tural use. This soil type is also found in the Sneads
Ferry area and Camp Lejeune.
Soil type 3--Torhunter Association is a poorly drained
soil located primarily in the Hofmann Forest area in
the northern part of the County.
. Soil type 4--Leon is a poorly to very poorly drained
soil with hardpan subsoil, making this soil unsuitable
for septic tanks. Much of this soil type is located
along U.S. 17 south of Jacksonville. There is also a
large section of this soil type located in the eastern
part of Camp Lejeune.
Soil type 5--Muckaleu is a nearly level, very poorly
to poorly drained soils on flood plains and drainage -
ways. This soil type is found along the upper reaches
of New River, Northeast Creek, Queens Creek, White Oak
River, and tributaries running into the Cape Fear
River.
Soil type 6--Craven Association is considered good
agricultural land with moderately well to somewhat
poorly drained soils with very firm clay subsoils.
Although this is good soil for agriculture, it is poor
for septic tanks because of clay content in subsoil.
This soil type is found along each side of U.S. 17
north of Jacksonville.
Soil type 7--Croatan Muck is very poorly drained or-
ganic soils 12 to 50 inches of muck over sandy to
loamy textured soils. This soil type is found primar-
ily in the center of the Hofmann Forest area and the
center of the Great Sandy Run Pocosin.
Soil Type 8--Onslow Association is nearly level to
gently sloping moderately well to partly drained soils
with an intermittent subsurface layer of thick hardpan
friable sandy clay loam subsoils. This soil type is
considered good agricultural soil with much of this
soil being concentrated in the White Oak Township area
along north side of NC 24.
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Soil Type 9--Tidal Marsh - Coastal Beach Association
is nearly level land overflowed by high tidewater and
contains sand dunes. All of this soil type is located
along the eastern most edge of the County.
c. Water Supply
Based on a 1984 Ground Water Resource Study pre-
pared by Moore, Gardner and Associates, Inc., now
Black & Veach) Onslow County -has only two acqui-
fers, the Caste Hayne and Cretaceous aquifers,
that contain water of sufficient quantity and
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to be utilized for munigipal development.
The Castle Ha ne acquifer can yield up to 400-500
ggm of generally good water quality, but hard in
character. The Cretaceous aquifer can yield ap-
proximately 500-600 g m with excellent water qual-
ity and requiring no treatment. The Cretaceous
aquifer is being used by the County for water
supply, and this aquifer is being stressed both
locally and regionally by heavy pumping.
The Onslow County water system is served by six
active wells and over 600 miles of distribution
lines throughout the County.Table 15 reflects
the well capacity and safe yield for the County's
six active well sites.
TABLE 15
ONSLOW COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Supply Wells - 1984
Nominal Pump Safe** Well
Well No. CaDacity Yield Capacity
g P• gT IN T kmguT
1 1,066 625 0.45
2 800 625 0.45
4 800 625 0.45
5 800 625 0.45
6 800 625 0.45
8 940 625
575 0.41
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10 (under contract April 187) 650 0.47
11 Contract Awarded (end 187) 600 0.43
12 Contract Awarded (end 187) 300 0.22
Total, gpm 5,206 6,525
mgd 7.5 5.4 2.70
* Pumpp running 12 hours er day.
**Rec%arge will equal withdrawal.
Note: Pump currently at Well 9 will be moved to Pump 12.
The County may consider seven (7) additional wells between 1987
and 2000.
Source: January 1985 Water Suppl and Distribution Report
Moore, Gardner & Associa es, Inc. (All references to
Moore, Gardner & Associates, Inc., now means Black & Veach
which has purchased the firm.)

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d. 12% Slopes
As noted in the 1981 Land Use Plan, with the
exception of coastal sand dunes, steep slopes are
not a problem in Onslow County.
2. Fragile Areas
These are areas which could easily be damaged or de-
stroyed by inappropriate or poorly planned develop-
ment. There are several fragile areas in Onslow Coun-
ty including those areas identified as Areas of Envi-
ronmental Concern (AECs), including coastal wetlands,
estuarine waters, public trust waters, ocean hazards
areas, and Permuda Island AEC for its archaeological
significance. Other areas considered fragile, but not
designated as AECs, are sand dunes along the outer
banks, wooded swamps, archaeologic and historic sites,
and unique geologic formations.
a. Coastal Wetlands
Coastal wetlands are defined as any salt marsh or
other marsh subject to regular or occasional
flooding by tides, including wind tides (whether
or not the tide waters reach the marshland areas
through natural or artificial watercourses), pro
vided this shall not include hurricane or tropical
storm tides. Salt marsh or other marsh shall be
those areas upon which grow some, but not neces-
sarily all, of the following salt marsh and marsh
species: Smooth or Salt Water Cordgrass (Spartina
alterniflora): Black Needlerush (Juncus roemeri-
anus); Glasswort (Salicornia spp.); Salt - Meadow
Grass (Spartina Patens); Sea Lavender (Limonium
spp.); Bulrush (Scirpus spp.); Saw Grass (Cladium
Jamaicense); and Salt Weed Grass (Spartina cyno-
suroides). Included in this definition of wet-
lands is "any contiguous land as the Secretary of
NRCD reasonably deems necessary to affect by any
such order in carrying out the purposes of this
Section." (G.S. 113-230[a]).
Onslow County contains extensive wetland areas.
The first extends from the Pender.County line to
and including a portion of wetlands along the New
River not included as part of Camp Lejeune. It is
also bounded on one side by Topsail Island and the
other side by the mainland. Portions of other
bodies of water like Beasleys Creek, Kings Creek,
Mill Creek, Turkey Creek and Chadwick Bay also
contain wetland areas. Much of this wetland area
is accessible by road.
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The second wetland area extends from the north-
eastern border of Camp Lejeune to the Carteret
County line. It includes the following areas:
wetlands between the mainland and the Atlantic
Ocean; wetlands along Queens Creek and its tribu-
taries; and the White Oak River as far inland as
Grants Creek. Onslow County contains very exten-
sive amounts of wetlands and those areas adjacent
to these wetlands and water bodies are in many
cases either undeveloped or underdeveloped..
These wetlands along our coast serve as a critical
part of the ecosystem. Estuarine dependent`
species like fish and shellfish make up over 90%
of the total value of North Carolina's commercial
catch, and therefore, it is necessary that 'any
future adjacent development be sensitive to this
fragile environment and meet applicable state or
federal regulations for development.
Low tidal marsh also serves as the first line of
defense against shoreline erosion by dissipating
wave action.
b. Sand Dunes
Sand dunes are defined as ridges or mounds of
wind-blown material, usually sand. They comprise
a major portion of the outer banks, which includes
West Onslow Beach, Onslow Beach (Camp Lejeune),
and Hammock Beach State Park. Development with
inadequate design, construction or setback from
the ocean may create problems with the dune's
stability and increase the risk of damage to the
development due to wind and water. Appropriate
land uses shall be only those developments that
are set back from the ocean to limit the risk of
damage and those additions to structures of sec-
ondary usefulness which are unattached (ex. -
gazebos, walkways, decks) and do not cause irre-
versible damage. Onslow County requires setback
which is 30 times average annual rate of erosion.
The first line is 60' in front of the stable
natural vegetation with most of Onslow County
having a 2 annual erosion rate.
c. Ocean Beaches and Shoreline
Ocean beaches and shoreline are defined as land
areas without vegetation covering and consist of
unconsolidated soil material that extends landward
from mean low tide to a point where any one or
combination of the following occur: (1) vegeta-
tion, or (2) a distinct change in predominant soil
partical size, or (3) a change in slope or eleva-
tion which alters the physiographic land form.
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iSand deposits of ocean beaches and shorelines
represent a dynamic zone which does not afford
long-term protection for development. THe nature
' of tidal action and the force of storms is such
that they cause the beach areas to shift
constantly. Littoral drift is a natural pheno-
menon whereby sand is removed from beaches by wave
action and littoral currents and is deposited upon
a different stretch of the beach; this action also
shifts the line of high tide and low tide. Ocean
' beaches and shorelines are valuable for public and
private recreation and are located within natural
hazard areas. Thus, development within these
dynamic zones may result in loss of property and
possible loss of life.
Such areas much be preserved to the greatest
extent feasible with opportunity to enjoy the
physical, aesthetic, cultural and recreational
qualities of the natural shorelines of the State.
d. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines
Estuarine waters are defined as all water of the
Atlantic Ocean within the boundary of North
Carolina and all the waters of the bays, sounds,
rivers and tributaries there to seaward of the
dividing line between coastal fishing waters and
inland fishing waters, as set forth in an agree-
ment adopted by the Wildlife Resources Commission
and the Department of Conservation and Development
filed with the Secretary of State entitled
"Boundary Lines, North Carolina Commercial
Fishing -Inland Fishing Waters, revised March 1,
1965" or as it may be subsequently revised by the
Legislature.
These areas are among the most productive natural
environments of North Carolina, for they not only
support valuable commercial and sports fisheries,
but are also utilized for commercial navigation
recreation, and aesthetic purposes. Species
dependent upon estuaries, such as menhaden,
shrimp, flounder, oysters and crabs make up over
90 percent of the total value of North Carolina's
commercial catch, and these species must spend all
or some part of their life cycle in the estuary.
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The high level of commercial and sports fisheries
North Carolina
and the aesthetic appeal of coastal
are dependent upon the protection and sustained
quality of our estuarine areas.
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e. Public Trust Waters
Public trust waters are defined as all waters of
the Atlantic Ocean and the lands thereunder from
,
the mean water mark to the seaward limit of State
jurisdiction, all natural bodies of water subject
to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to
the mean high water mark, all navigable natural
bodies of water and lands thereunder to mean high
water mark or ordinary high water mark, as the
case may be, except privately owned lakes to which
,
the public has no right of access, all waters in
artificially created bodies of water in which
exist significant public fishing resources or
other public resources, which are accessible to
the public by navigation from bodies of water in
which the public has no rights of navigation, all
waters in artificially created bodies of water in
which the public has acquired rights by prescrip-
tion, custom, usage, dedication or any other
means. Included in public trust waters are Iareas
such as waterways and lands under or flowed over
by tidal waters or navigable waters, to which the
public may have rights of access of public trust
rights, and areas which the State of North
Carolina may be authorized to preserve, conserve,
or protect under Article XIV, Section 5, of the
North Carolina Constitution. The New River and
the White Oak River are examples of public trust
waters.
f. Coastal Complex Natural Areas
Coastal complex natural areas are defined as lands
that support native plant and animal communities
and provide habitat qualities which have remained
essentially unchanged by human activity. Such
areas may be either significant components of
coastal systems or especially notable habitat
areas of scientific, educational, or aesthetic
value. They may be surrounded by landscape that
has been modified, but does not drastically alter
conditions within the natural area. Such areas
may have been altered by human activity and/or
subject to limited future modifications, e.g., the
placement of dredge spoil, if the CRC determines
that the modifications benefit the plant or animal
habitat or enhance the biological, scientific, or
,
educational values which will be protected by
designation as an AEC.
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Onslow County does not currently have any areas
designated as "coastal complex natural areas";
however, the National Heritage Program office has
several areas that could potentially be designated
as complex natural areas, and they include the
following:
° Areas of Camp Lejeune
° Hammock Beach State Park
° Portions of the Maple Hill Area
° Hofmann Forest
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Rock House Caves
g.
Areas That Sustain Remnant Species
There are no known areas that sustain remnant.
species in the County also based on information
from the Wrightsville Beach Office of NRCD.
h.
Unique Geologic Formations
As discussed in the 1981 Land Use Plan, Belgrade
Quarry is considered a unique geologic formation.
It has been providing high quality limestone
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construction material for almost a quarter
century. The lakes left as a by-product of this
strip mining operation provide an excellent recre-
ational resource, for they are abundant in fresh
water fish and open to public enjoyment. The
BelgradeQuarry is considered a unique geologic
formation; however, it is not considered a fragile
area.
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Registered Natural Landmark
Onslow County does not have any Registered Natural
Landmarks.
j.
Wooded Swamps
Wooded swamps function in a manner similar to
coastal wetlands by filtering pollution, pro-
tecting upland areas from flooding, and providing
important wildlife habitat. "The Corps of
Engineers regulates wetlands that it has deter-
mined to be responsible for under Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act." The Corps of Engineers does
not regulate all wetlands areas. (See appendix
for letter from Corps of Engineers.)
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Sandy Run Pocosin southwest of Jacksonville and
along Highway U. S. 17 provide excellent wildlife
habitat. All or part of the Great Sandy Run,
approximately 5,200 acres is presently being con-
sidered for purchase by Camp Lejeune for their
expansion needs. Marsh areas and large bodies of
water such as .the White Oak River also provide
prime wildlife habitat. Prime Wildlife Areas are
shown on a 1981 map from the 1981 Land Use Plan.
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Although the configuration of some of these -areas
may have been modified since 1981, it provides a
general location of existing habitat areas.
1. Scenic and Prominent High Points
Although the County does not have any designated
scenic or high points, it does. have an abundance
of scenic areas throughout the County and particu-
larly along the waterfront areas and marsh areas.
M. Archaeologic and Historic Sites
The Coastal Resources Commission, on November 16,
.1984, designated Permuda Island as a significant
coastal archaeological resource area of environ-
mental concern based on recommendations from the.
Division of Archives & History. Subsequent to
beginning the LUP Update, the Nature Conservency
has purchased the island and is negotiating with
the State of North Carolina to sell it to the
State as an area to be protected from development.
Permuda Island is a former barrier island located
within Stump Sound in southwestern Onslow County.
The island is 1.2 miles long and .1 - .25 mile
wide. Archaeological evidence indicates earliest
occupationfrom the Middle Woodland Period (300
B.C. - 800 A.D.) through the late Woodland Period
-
(800 A.D. 1650 A.D.), and historic occupations
predating the Revolutionary War. Archaelogical
remains on the island consist of discrete shell
heaps, broad and thick layers of shell midden,
prehistoric refuse pits and postholes, as well as
numerous ceramic vessel fragments and well-
preserved animal bone remains. The resources
offer extensive research opportunities.
Significant coastal archaeological resources are
defined as areas that contain archaeological
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remains (objects, features, and/or,sites) that
have more than local significance to history or
prehistory. Such areas will be evaluated by the
North Carolina Historical Commission in consulta-
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tion with the Commission as part of the procedure
set forth in Rule .0503.
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Significant coastal archaeological resources are
important educational, scientific, or aesthetic
resources. Such resources would be jeopardized by
uncontrolled or incompatible development.
information the location
Specific on of archaeo-
logical sites cannot be given in this report at
the request of the North Carolina Department of
Cultural Resources; however, Onslow County has
approximately 405 sites, and current County policy
is to submit proposed subdivision plans to
Archives and History in Raleigh for their review
and comment on how or if proposed developments
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will adversely impact any of these known archaeo-
logical sites. The County presently has one
structure on the National Register which is the
Palo Alto Plantation at Belgrade; however, the
County does not have any areas with groupings of
structures that could be considered for nomination
as an historic district, with the exception of the
Venters Farm Historic District, which is currently
being nominated to the National Register of
Historic Places. Structures on the study list, as
provided by Renee Gledhill -Early of the Division
of Archives and.History include the following:
Dr. Ennett House, Sneads Ferry
Ringware House, Swansboro
David Sanders Aman House, Belgrade vicinity
James Battle Averette House, Catherine Lake
vicinity
Collins House, Jacksonville
Pelletier House, Jacksonville
R. P. Hinton House, Jacksonville
Hawkins -Glover House, Swansboro
Venters Farm Historic District, Richlands
vicinity
The State of North Carolina is currently consider-
ing the purchase of Permuda Island from the Nature
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Conservency to protect this environmentally sensi-
tive'area.
3. Areas With Resource Potential
a. Productive and Unique Agricultural Lands
The County detail soil survey is presently in the
,
draft stage and only an advance copy of soil maps
and soil types is presently available. Current
soils information does not permit the identifica-
tion of the most productive or unique agricultural
lands in the County. Hopefully, when the soils
information
study is complete, more detailed will
be available to identify this natural resource.
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potentially Valuable Mineral Sites
The Great Sandy Run Pocosin southwest of Jackson-
substantial
ville is extensive and may contain
of Mining of peat in this area may
amounts peat.
become attractive in future years as a potential
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source for generation of electricity; however,
research and higher cost
this could require much
for other fuels before this would be economically
feasible, but the area does have potential value
for mining of this natural resource.
Martin -Marietta continues to mine approximately
136 acres at the Belgrade Quarry. This is a sub-
and will probably be
stantial limestone quarry
into the future. Other
mined for many years
sites in the County as provided by the
mining
Division of Land Resources includes:
Haugen Sand Pit - 3 acres
Haugen Company, Inc.
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Justice Sand Pit - 2 acres
Justice Construction
Bell Pit
W. R. Willis Construction Co. - 4 acres
Silverdale Pit
- 5. acres
Silverdale Marl Company
Mine
Jones
Barrus Construction - 11 acres
Moseley Pit - 4 acres
Construction
Barrus
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Wilson - 1 acre
Construction
Barrus
Moseley Mine - 4 acres
Haugen Company
Parkertown Marl Pit - 5 acres
Comer Brothers, Inc.
Publicly -Owned Forests, Parks, Fish, and
C.
Gamelands
As discussed in the 1981 Land Use Plan, there are
three major publicly -owned tracts within the
S. Marine Corps
County, the largest being the U.
Camp Lejeune. This federally owned land
bases at
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d.
accounts for approximately 20% of the County's
total land and is not open for civilian use.
Hofmann Forest, open to public recreational use,
is the second largest publicly owned tract within
the County. It is owned by North Carolina State
University.
The third major publicly -owned area within the
County is Hammock Beach State Park. This park is
developed as open -space recreation with picnicing
areas, camping areas and swimming areas provided.
Access to the beach is via passenger ferry which
makes several round-trips.daily. Much of the park
is in its natural state. Forest and other game -
lands have been discussed previously as well as
public trust waters and other water bodies that
provide access for fishing opportunities.
Prime Farmland
As discussed earlier, the current draft soils
report for the County does not provide adequate
soils information to map and identify prime
farmland. The Soils yap on page 27a of this
report shows "good agricultural lands."
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D. CONSTRAINTS - CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
' 1. Existing Water and Sewer
Jacksonville, the major urban area of Onslow County,
obtains its water from two major well fields. The
258 well field is located on Old Tram Road, approxi-
mately six miles west of Jacksonville. The Gum
Branch well field is located approximately nine miles
from Jacksonville on State Road 1308. The 258 well
site has a production capacity of 1,370 gpm or about
2 mgd. The Gum Branch well field has a water produc-
tion capacity of 2,000 gpm or 2.9 MGD. The Jackson-
ville water system has a storage capacity of
3,300,000 gallons and a production capability of 4.9
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mgd. Based on the 1985 Jacksonville LAMA Land Use
Plan, Jacksonville had a water consumption rate of
3.0 mgd (average day) with a 4.80 mgd (maximum day)
which is just below the 4.9 mgd capability of the
Jacksonville system. The Onslow County system and
Jacksonville water system have 2 interconnections for
exchange of water in an emergency.
The Onslow County water system is discussed in great
detail in two recently completed reports by Moore,
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Gardner and Associates, Inc., which are available at
the County Planning Department. Based on these
reports, Onslow County has a 12 hour well capacity of
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2.7 mgd which meets State regulations in providing.
the annual average daily demand while operating the
wells for a maximum of 12 hours per day. The average
day demand of 2.2 mgd can be met with pumping of
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wells for 12 hours; however, wells must be pumped
longer than 12 hours per day during maximum demand
periods. Richland has its own water system; however,
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Swansboro and Holly Ridge are tied into the County
water system.
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The distribution system presently consists of over
600 miles of water line and six elevated storage
tanks and the system currently services most of
Onslow County. Specifically, the system, as of
November 26, 1986, had a total of 17,684 accounts,
with an additional 410 commercial.accounts as shown
below:
10,757
— Residential
4,671
- Multi -users (master
parks, multi -family
940
- Municipal
1,316
- 10 Private Systems
17,684
- Homes
410
- Commercial Accounts
18,094
- Accounts
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meter for trailer
developments, etc.)

Well #8 is a new well now in service, with Well #9 in
temporary use. Three additional wells are now being
drilled which, once complete, will provide the County
system with an adequate water supply during the five -
to ten-year planning period, or longer.
Richlands Water system consists of two wells and a
storage tank with a 400,000 gallon capacity. The
Richland Sewer system is currently operating at
80,000 gallon per day of treatment with plans to
upgrade both the sewer plant and sewer mains.
Swansboro is presently purchasing approximately
135,000 gallons of water per day from Onslow County.
The Town has a 100,000 gallon elevated tank with.
additional ground storage capacity in the form of an
old 200,000 gallon tank which is presently not being
used. However, consideration is being given to using
this tank as a holding tank to pump water into the
elevated tank. The Swansboro Sewer system is now
treating approximately 125,000 gpd.
Onslow County does not presently have a sewer system;
however, the County is presently conducting a study
to determine the best approach to providing sewage
treatment facilities such as the system currently
serving the northern portion of West Onslow Beach and
pending approval to serve the southern portion of
West Onslow Beach. Jacksonville has a population of
39,000 people resulting in a flow of 4.46 mgd average
with peak flows of up to 12.2 mgd. Holly Ridge has
recently completed a 120,000-gallon capacity sewer
system which is now in operation. Current use is
35,000 gallons per day, with an in -flow of 30,000
gallons per day. Engineers have projected a 20-year
life on the system based on growth trends.
The County presently provides three beach access area
facilities which have been developed with State
assistance. The County continues to work with local
developers in securing additional land for future
access areas and these areas should be adequate to
meet the County's needs during the planning period.
2. Design Capacity for Water Treatment, Sewag
Plant, Schools,_ Landfill and Primary Roads
5
Treatment I
The County water system has a current design capacity
of 2.7 mgd using 6 existing well sites and pumping 12
hours per day. The County currently does not have a
central sewage treatment facility; however, the pri-
vate package treatment facility serving the West
Onslow Beach area has a capacity of 878,000 gpd. The
1
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Holly Ridge sewage treatment facility has a 120,000
'
gallon capacity.
The Richland Water system has a pumping capacity of
600 gallons per min. using both wells with a storage
capacity of 400,000 gallons. The Richland Sewer
system can treat 216,000 gpd with plans to upgrade
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the system.
Swansboro is purchasing water from the County with a
100,000 gallon elevated tank and a potential ground
storage capacity. The Swansboro Sewer system has a
design capacity for treating 300,000 gpd.
'
Design capacity of Onslow County schools is shown on
Table 16 with a total student capacity of 13,340
students.
'
The County landfill is located on Pony Farm Road with
150 acres currently being used and an additional 175
acres available for future use. Currently, the
County does not have plans to provide a site in the
eastern part of the County. The existing sites at
Pony Farm Road should be adequate to meet County
'
needs during the planning period.
Primary roads in the County include US 258, US 17,
NC 24, NC 50, Piney Green Road, Gum Branch Road and
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the Western Boulevard Beltline. The State Highway
improvement plan calls for additional lanes along NC
'
24 and US 258. The 1984 report prepared by Onslow
County makes specific requests to the Department of
Transportation to provide assistance in upgrading
these facilities. (See Appendix, DOT Improvements.)
'
1985 Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
U.S. 17 South at County Line - 5,200 ADT
N.C. 24 between Jacksonville and
Swansboro - 10,000 ADT
U.S. 258 West of Jacksonville - 8,000 ADT
U.S. 17 South of Jacksonville - 10,500 ADT
'
U.S. 17 North at County Line 5,500 ADT
_
N.C. 24 South of Richlands 6,900 ADT
3. Level of Utilization and Capacity for Water System,
'
Sewage System, Schools, Landfill and Primary Roads
The County water system is presently working at or
near capacity with bottlenecks in the distribution
system due to high demand in areas that have contin-
ued to grow and that are presently served by water
lines that are too small. The Janaury, 1985, Water
'
Supply and Distribution Facilities Report prepared by
Moore, Gardner and Associates recommends improvements
to the distribution system and recommended an in-
'
crease in the number of wells to increase pumping
capacity. 43

Richland has received approval on an $800,000 water
and sewer Bond Issue. The 400,000 gallon storage
capacity and new improvements should keep this system
adequate to serve Richland needs. The Richland sewer
system is presently treating 80,000 gpd with a capa-
city of 216,000 gpd with plans to upgrade system.
Richland's sewer extension policy requires developers
to pay all cost for sewer extension.
Swansboro has the capacity to treat 300,OOO gpd of
waste and is currently treating 125,000 gpd. Based
on the population growth the system should be ade-
quate during planning period. Swansboro's sewer
extension policy requires that developer pay cost for
line extension or upgrading capacity to lift stations
to serve developers' needs.
Swansboro, as discussed earlier, is purchasing water
from Onslow County.
The package treatment facility presently serving West
Onslow Beach is presently using 64,000 gpd of its
capacity with a commitment for new or planned devel-
opment of an additional 271,000 gpd.. The North
Topsail Water and Sewer, Inc. Franchise Area has been
approved to serve the beach sewer needs south of 210
on the beach and portions of the mainland such as
Pages Acres, Golden Acres and Chadwick Acres. As
discussed earlier, Onslow County does not have a
County sewer system; however, the County is studying
what might be an appropriate approach to providing
sewage treatment facilities for the County.
In February of 1986 a $16 million school bond issue
was defeated. As shown on Table 16, several of the
County schools are near or well above design capa-
city. To address this need, the County will have to
consider another bond vote or raise funds through
other means to make school improvements.
The landfill currently being used should be adequate
to meet needs for an additional 6 years based on
information provided by Andy Ennet of the Public
Works Department. Hazardous waste material is dis-
posed of at the Camp.Lejeune landfill. At the
present time, there is no landfill facility in the
eastern part of the County which requires a substan-
tial drive to utilize the Pony Farm Road facility.
With the additional 175 acres adjacent to the exist-
ing site, this facility should be adequate through
the year 2000. Also, the County with six other enti
ties is studying a possible regional or subregional
alternative trash disposal system.
All of the primary roads
plan are at capacity and
improvement as discussed
ments Report prepared by
DOT officials.
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discussed earlier in this
will require substantial '
in the 1986 Highway Improve -
the County and submitted to

Table 16
Onslow County School
Capacity
ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS
ENROLLMENT
Final
5th Month
ADM
ARM
School
Capacity
1978-791
1980-812
1984-853
1985-864
(4th Month)
1.
Bell Fork
418
- 366
385
307
375
2.
Blue Creek
616
722
722
881
1,137
3.
Clyde Erwin
550
623
640
717
889
4.
Dixon Elementary
792
1,090
1,026
858
978
5.
Dixon High
560
483
453
668
761
6.
Jax. Jr. High
660
532
497
580
620
7.
Jax. High
940
1,256
1,202
1,440
1,601
8.
Morton Elementary
506
664
697
812
1,076
9.
Northwoods Elementary
528
507
535
552
684
10.
Northwoods Park
660
714
674
710
784
11.
Parkwood
286
455
407
355
608
Ln 12.
Richlands Elementary
1,034
981
937
889
960
13.
Richlands High
700
595
626
545
601
14.
Silverdale
242
260
242
245
283
15.
Southwest Jr. -Sr. High
580
784
766
752
853
16.
Summersill
396
512
564
611
659
17.
Swansboro Elementary
462
461
427
561
603
18.
Swansboro Middle
352
324
330
373
427
19.
Swansboro Jr. High
242
280
224
252
288
20.
Swansboro Sr_. High
680
655
598
557
602
21.
Tabernacle
616
697
708
683
786
22.
Trexler
352
521
497
515
502
23.
Thompson
528
508
485
468
650
24.
White Oak
640
1,021
948
821
878.
TOTAL:
13,340
15,011
14,590
15,152
17,605
Source: 1 Onslow County School Survey Report, 1979-80, Division of School Planning
2 1981 CAMA Land Use Plan, Table 30
3 Onslow County School Survey Report, 1984-85 Update, Division of School Planning
4 Mr. C. T. Hoyt, Assistant Superintendent

.t1
In
EXISTING SCHOOL SITES
y
` (INCLUDES CAMP LAJEUNE)
•994-85
KEY
ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS
r 1. BILL FORK 1-5
7. BLUE CREEK K•d
f ( •° I 0. CLYDE IRWIN K-J
S. DIXON HIGH 7-17
• A �' , J • �, 6. JACKSONVILLE MIDDLE 6-0
t
11
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% >ti •,�..'j I f I I t `y 16. SUMMERSILL K-S
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r �� \l \+ \`��`�`_` •t \ ..{ "'.1� ,� �' n 18. SWANSIORO MIDDLE /!
• 19. SWANSEORO JR. HIGH 7-0
t ♦if �% �\ t '� � � 20. SWANSIORO HIGH 9-II
,:'i I � 'S. � /•r :JJ`�.'� � I II. TABERNACLE 1-4
,, �1', '- ._ +\-. \ J • 22. TREXLER 6-8
CAMP LEJEUNE 3 ^ fit'' _ 73• WALTER M. THOMPSON K-S
Y 7/. WHITE OAK NIGH 9-II
:S. CENTRAL OFFICE
S Y./ ' ^>✓ �\ l` 26. RUS GARAGE
'7'
R CAMP LEJEUNE SCHOOLS
1. BERKELEY MANOR K-1
f r
2. IREWSTFR 1R. HIGH 7-8
�' 1 i `%'.� .� •..t r\.. /++ I S. D.LALIO K-S
} ) ,� �,• t1 l; �� LEGEND s. STONE STREET K-1
r♦ , : I `� `t \i'•.', T �� - 6. TARAWA TERRACE 1 K-I
ELEMENTARY ® 7. TARAWA IFPRACf II 1-0
•••t t ''•••� _ 1
JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE 0 S. CENTRAL OFFICE
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CENTRAL OFFICE
BUS GARAGE
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' FUTURE POPULATION OF ONSLOW COUNTY
Based on the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management
projections, Onslow County can anticipate continued population
growth during the planning period, as shown on Table 17.
' Table 17.
**140,026
140,000 /
/136,611
**131,515
130,000 .'•
�128,308
*l24,987,,--
' 121091
120,000 �•
112 J84
' 110,000 f'
103,126
100,000 Ole
90,000
' 86,208
r
80,000
' 1960 1970 1980 1985 1990 1995
This growth projection by the State is based on Camp Lejeune per-
sonnel expanding, or at least staying constant, and continued
expansion of the total local economy.
' * Advanced Population Estimates for July 1, 1985 based on April 1986
Estimates.
' ** Note: 1990 and 1995 higher population figures based on April 1986
Estimates for July 1, 1985 of 124,987 population. Used 2.5% increase
in State Management and Budget Projections for 1990 and 1995.
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E. ESTIMATED DEMAND
1. Population and Economy
Based on the original and revised population projec-
tions for 1986 and beyond, Onslow County is projected
.to continue its growth in population. In April 1986
the State Office of Budget and Management increased
the projected 1985 population of Onslow County from
121,891 people to 124,987. This increase represents a
difference between the two projections of approximate-
ly 2.54% and this difference in per cent has been used
to reflect the change in population for 1990 and 1995
if the same assumption used for the 1985 revised esti-
mate stays true. Using their revised estimates Onslow
County will increase in population by 15,039 people
between 1985 and 1995.
With the continued efforts of a full time industrial
development office working to expand the industrial
tax base, anticipated increases in tourism and popu-
lation expansion, the economic picture for Onslow
County during the next ten years should be very
bright. Obviously, much of this economic expansion
will be based on Camp Lejeune remaining as approxi-
mately the same size and possibly expanding and con-
tinued tourism.
a. Seasonal Poplulation
The 1981 Land Use Plan included information.on
seasonal population for the period between 1980
and projected for 1990, but no source for the
information was given. In preparing the 1986
plan, we attempted to obtain information on sea-
sonal population from the Chamber of Commerce, the
County water department and planning department,
and Office of Management and Budget, without suc-
cess. At present, much of the seasonal population
occurs between Easter and Labor Day primarily
along.the beachfront. Projects such as Saint
Regis, Logerhead, San Marlo, and others are
appealing to the vacationer. Specifically, Saint
Regis, when completed, will have 330 units avail-
able in three buildings. A proposed 14-story
hotel planned for the beach will have 210 units.
Additional condominium projects located primarily
at the northern end of the beach and large trailer
parks at the southern end of the beach, plus
individual beach cottages, will add additional
population to the beach area during the summer
vacation period. Although we do not have a
specific seasonal population estimate, the County
feels that current road, water, and sewer systems
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can handle this increased population during the
five- to ten-year planning period.
r
b. Local Objectives Concerning Growth
The primary concern of local officials is to per-
'
mit expansion of the local economy while being
to our local natural resources. Giving
sensitive
individuals a free choice as to location for
housing and shopping etc., as long as it does not
'
adversely impact on the environment and meets all
current local, state and federal regulations is
the primary objective of local officials.
'
c. Forseeable Social and Economic Change
As discussed in the population and economic sec-
tion of the plan, Onslow County is shifting from a
rural economy to a more urban economy. Also, the
older population groups are expanding the fastest
which will impact on the types of goods and ser-
vices being required in the future. Also, fami-
lies are becoming smaller in size with the 5-14
age group decreasing in population based on the
1980 census. If these trends continue, Onslow
County will have a much larger population of citi-
zens over 55 and fewer in the younger age groups.
2. Future Land Need
Using the 1985 and 1995 population projection for
'
Onslow County, County officials can anticipate a popu-
lation increase of approximately 15,039 during that
ten year period. Using the 2.96 persons per household
figures from the 1980 census this projected
population
population increase represents an additional 5,080
more households during this 10 year period. Assuming
that current development trends continue, that is
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development being located throughout the County, these
5,080 additional dwelling units can easily be accom-
modated in the County. As discussed earlier, based on
the 1980 Census Onslow County had a density of 148
people per square miles which is relatively low. If
you assume a one acre lot per household this repre-
sents approximately 500 acres per year in development
for housing with many of these lots probably already
developed or approved for development.
3. Community Facilities Demand
As discussed earlier, the County water system is now
'
in place to serve most all of the County. This sys-
tem will require upgrading as there is increased
demand in certain areas of the County. A County sewer
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system is not presently available; however, the County
.is looking at alternatives and will be considering
what is the most appropriate approach for the County
to take as it relates to providing sewage treatment.
Currently the private system serving the Sneeds Ferry
area and Beach area is adequate; however, as this and
other areas of the County continue to grow, the County
will need to determine what, if anything, it should do
to provide sewage treatment facilities as it has done
with the County water system. At present and during
the planning period, individual systems and package
systems should be adequate; however, as the County
continues to grow and change from a rural to a more
urban county, a decision will need to be made concern-
ing the best approach to provide sewage treatment
needs in an effort to protect the local environment.
Several of the County schools are overcrowded and in
need of expansion and renovation. In 1986, a bond
referendum was turned down which will make expansion
and renovation difficult. Several of the major roads
leading into the Jacksonville area are in need of
.upgrading to handle anticipated traffic volume, and
hopefully some of the improvements will be made during
the 10-year planning period.
As the County continues to grow, there will be a need
to provide additional and improved beach and water- ,
front access opportunities, as discussed on page 63 of
this plan.
Sanitary landfill and trash disposal are provided by
the County.. The sanitary landfill at Pony Farm Road
consists of 150 acres now in use, with an additional
175 acres for future expansion. Fourteen container
sites are provided in higher -density areas for trash
disposal. The County currently contracts for the
removal of the containers for disposal at the land-
fill.
The County Sheriff's Department consists of the
Sheriff, 58 deputies, and 33 office personnel. The
department has 48 vehicles in use, with replacement of
vehicles at the rate of 12 cars per year.
Onslow County is presently served by 20 volunteer fire
departments, which range in size from 21 to 44
volunteers. The County presently has 8 rescue squads
which are Jacksonville, Hawsrun, Nine Mile, Richlands,
Swansboro, Sneeds Ferry, West Onslow Beach & Holly
Ridge. The following table provides a summary of
total personnel and equipment available for the fire
department.
--Equipment--- Crash Truck/
Personnel Pumpers Tankers Utility Truck
20 Sites 596 44 24 18
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POLICY STATEMENTS

' A. RESOURCE PROTECTION
1. Areas of Environmental Concern
' Issue: Protection of Onslow County Areas of Environmental
Concern (AECs)
Onslow County recognizes the primary concern of the
Coastal Management program is to provide a means for plan-
ning sound economic growth that is sensitive to the need
to protect natural resources. County officials share this
concern for the protection and sound management of these,
environmentally sensitive lands and waters. As listed in
the 1981 Land Use Plan, Onslow County had the following
Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs):
a. Coastal Wetlands
b. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines
c. Public Trust Areas
d. Ocean Hazard Areas
' Since the 1981 Land Use Plan was prepared, the Coastal
Resources Commission has designated Permuda Island as an
AEC because of archeological sites on the island. The
' designation was official as of November 16, 1984.
In terms of developing policies, the Estuarine System
AECs, which include Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters,
Estuarine Shorelines, and Public Trust Areas, will.be
treated as one uniform grouping since they are so closely
interrelated. Another reason for grouping these AECs
together is the fact that the effective use of maps to
detail exact on -ground location of a particular area some-
times poses serious limitations.
' Onslow County's overall policy and management objective
for the Estuarine System is "to give the highest priority
' to their protection and perpetuate their biological,
social, economic, and aesthetic values, and to ensure that
development occurring within these AECs is compatible with
natural characteristics so as to minimize the likelihood
of significant loss of private property and public
resources." (15 NCAC 7H. 0203) In accordance with this
overall objective, Onslow County will permit those land
uses which conform to the general use standards of the
North Carolina Administrative Code (15 NCAC 7H) for devel-
opment within the Estuarine System. Generally, only those
uses which are water dependent will be permitted. Specif-
ically, each use permitted in the Estuarine System is
discussed below.
' a. Coastal Wetlands (see definition on page 31)
The first priority of uses of land in this area will
be uses which promote "conservation" of this sensitive
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area, with conservation meaning the lack of imposition
of irreversible damage to the wetlands. Generally,
uses which require water access and uses such as util-
ity easements, fishing piers, and docks may be
allowed, but must adhere to use standards of the
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA: 15NCAC 7H).
b. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines (see defini-
tion on page 33)
Onslow County officials are very much aware that pro-
tection of the estuarine waters and adjacent estuarine
shorelines is of paramount importance to fishing, both
commercially and for recreation. Onslow County recog-
nizes that certain actions within the estuarine shore-
line, which is defined as the area extending 75 feet
landward of the mean high water line of the estuarine
waters, could possibly have a substantial effect upon
the quality of these waters.
In order to promote the quality of the estuarine
waters, Onslow County officials will permit only those
uses which are compatible with both the estuarine
shorelines and which protect the values of the
estuarine system. Residential, recreational, and
commercial uses may be permitted within the estuarine
shoreline, provided that:
(1) A significant chance of pollution occurring from
the development does not exist;
(2) Development does not have a significant adverse
impact on estuarine resources;
(3) Development does not significantly interfere with
existing public rights -or access to, or use of,
navigable waters or public resources.
c. Public Trust Areas (see definition on page 34)
Onslow County recognizes that the public has certain
established rights to certain land and water areas,
and that these public areas also support valuable
commercial and aesthetic value. Onslow County will
continue to promote the conservation and management of
public trust areas. Appropriate uses include those
which protect public rights for navigation and recrea-
tion. Projects which would directly or indirectly
block or impair existing navigation channels, increase
shoreline erosion, deposit spoils below mean high
tide, cause adverse water circulation patterns, vio-
late water quality standards, or cause degradation of
shellfish waters shall generally not be allowed.
Allowable uses shall be those which do not cause
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detriment to the physical or biological functions of
public trust areas. Such uses as navigational chan-
nels, drainage ditches, bulkheads to prevent erosion
piers.or docks, and bridges may be permitted.
d. Archaeological Sites - Permuda Island (see definition
on page 37 )
The Coastal Resources Commission, based on the recom-
mendation of Division of Archives & History, has
designated Permuda Island. as a significant coastal
archaeological resource area of environmental concern
on November 16, 1984. Permuda Island is a former
barrier island located within Stump Sound in south-
western Onslow County. The island is 1.2 miles long
and .1 - 25 mile wide. Archaeological evidence indi-
cates earliest occupation from the Middle Woodland
Period (300 B.C. - 800 A.D.) through the late Woodland
Period (800 A.D. - 1650 A.D.) and historic occupations
predating the Revolutionary War. Archaeological
remains on the island consist of discrete shell heaps,
broad and thick layers of shell midden, prehistoric
refuse pits and postholes, as well as numerous ceramic
vessel fragments and well-preserved animal bone
remains. The resources offer extensive research
opportunities. Only those uses permitted under
applicable local, state, and federal regulations will
be permitted. Subsequent to completion of the first
draft of the LUP Update, the State is considering the
purchase -of this island from the Nature Conservency to
protect the island.
e. Ocean Hazard Areas
The primary causes of the hazards peculiar to the
Atlantic shoreline are the constant forces exerted by
waves, winds, and currents upon the unstable sands
that form the shore. During storms, these forces are
intensified and can cause significant changes in the
bordering landforms and to structures located on them.
Hazard area property is in the ownership of a large
number of private individuals, as well as several
public agencies, and is used by a vast number of visi-
tors to the coast. Ocean hazard areas are critical,
therefore, because of both the severity of the hazards
and the intensity of interest in the areas.
The location and form of the various hazard area land -
forms, in particular the beaches, dunes, and inlets,
are in a permanent state of flux, responding to
meteorologically -induced changes in the wave climate.
For this reason, the appropriate location of struc-
tures on.or near these landforms must be reviewed
carefully in order to avoid their loss or damage. As
a whole, the same flexible nature of these landforms
which presents hazards to development situation
immediately on them offers protection to the land,
water, and structures located landward of them. The
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value of each landform lies in the particular role it
plays in affording protection to life and property.
Overall, however, the energy dissipation and sand
storage capacities of the landforms are most essential
for the maintenance of the landforms' protective func-
tion. Ocean hazard areas for Onslow County are shown
on the official zoning map for the beach area and is
available at the County Planning Office. Only those
uses permitted under applicable -local, state, and
federal regulations will be permitted in a designated
Ocean Hazard Area.
'
2. Hazardous and Fragile Land Areas
a. Freshwater Swamps
'
Onslow County supports the CAMA program and the U. S.
Corps of Engineers 404 program which has jurisdiction
,
on regulating development in designated freshwater
swamp areas. The County will encourage landowners to
establish or maintain vegetative buffers around sensi-
tive wetlands and water bodies.
'
b. Marshes
,
Development in marsh areas is -regulated by the local
and State CAMA Permit Officers in addition to Corps of
Engineers regulations. Onslow County policy is to
continue support of these regulations _in an, effort to
'
protect this sensitive natural environment.
c. Maritime Forests I
Maritime forests are one of the most ecologically
important components of the barrier island system.
'
The County zoning map presently reflects conservation
zones which, in some cases, include maritime forests,
and these areas are being reviewed by the planning
staff and Planning Board as part of the development
'
review process, and this policy will continue.
d. Cultural & Historic Resources
,
Onslow County, through the Planning Board and Planning
Staff, provides notification to Archives & History
'
when a new subdivision is being reviewed to allow them
the opportunity to comment on any adverse impact on
archaeological sites. This is done in an effort to
utilize the expertise of State staff in reviewing the
'
impact of development on any known historic resources.
This review procedure will continue to be County
policy in the foreseeable future.
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e.
Man -Made Hazards
The Ellis Airport represents a potential man-made
hazard area because of the potential of an air crash.
In the unlikely event one should occur, it will be
County policy to deal with such an event through use
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of the County Disaster Relief Plan.
f.
Hurricane & Flood Evacuation Needs
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An entire section within the Policy Statement discus-
sions is included separately for hurricane and flood
evacuation, as well as storm mitigation and post -storm
redevelopment policies, beginning on page 69.
g.
Protection of Potable Water Supply
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As discussed in an earlier section, Onslow County has
an extensive water system serving properties along
over 600 miles of road front. This system has a total
of 9 wells in operation, all of which are located west
of Jacksonville. Land uses near groundwater sources
are regulated by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management through N.C.A.C., Subchapter
2L and Subchapter 2C. Onslow County recognizes the
importance of protecting potable water supplies and,
therefore, supports the enforcement of these regula-
tions.
h.
Use of Package Treatment Plants for Sewage Treatment
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Disposal
Package treatment plants are used rather extensively
throughout the County. These facilities are regulated
through the Division of Environmental Management
guidelines. The County will continue to support the
use of package treatment plants and enforcement of
appropriate regulations in issuing permits for their
use in an effort to protect water quality in adjacent
waters.
i.
Storm Water Runoff from Agriculture, Residential
Development, Phosphate or.Peat Mining
Through County support of the Division of Environment-
al Management, County officials support efforts to
regulate storm water runoff through applicable State
and Federal regulations. The County also requires
drainage plans as part of the development review
process; limited impervious surfaces is required and
reviewed for compliance within CRC regulated areas.
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j. Marina and Floating Home Development
The development of marinas has significant commercial
and recreational potential in Onslow County. There-
fore, the County supports the development of marinas,
in compliance with applicable CAMA regulations.
Floating home development has not taken place in
Onslow County, and because of potential damage to
water quality, the County will not encourage floating
home development.
k. Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas
Onslow County officials will continue to support
applicable State and Federal regulations as they
relate to the siting of new industry, or impact of new
industry on environmentally sensitive areas. The
County will encourage only water -dependent industries
adjacent to water bodies.
1. Development of Sound and Estuarine System Islands
Onslow County would prefer lower intensity development
in these areas if permitted by CAMA, Corps of Engi-
neers, and zoning regulations. A density of 3-4 units
per acre would be permitted only if all local, state,
and federal regulations are met and.a minimum of
impervious surfaces are used.
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B. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
1. Productive Agricultural Lands (Executive Order #96)
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As discussed earlier, the County's draft detail soil
survey does not address or identify the most produc-
tive agricultural lands in the County.. At present,
Onslow County has no zoning regulations to assist in
conserving agricultural lands, and the law of supply
and demand is used in the private sector to establish
the highest and best use for existing agricultural
land. As in the 1981 Plan, the County's policy will
be to encourage and support where possible farm pro-
grams which will keep productive agricultural land in
cultivation. The County will encourage the continued
availability of the farmer's market as an outlet for
locally produced agricultural products. The County
.will support as feasible the extension service efforts
in working with federal procurement authorities at
Camp Lejeune to purchase more local agricultural
products for use on the Base.
2. Commercial Forest Lands
Commercial forest lands comprise over three -fourths of
the land areas of .the County. Specifically, Onslow
County consists of 488,070 acres of land area with
342,703 acres in forest land. This natural and renew-
able resource is important to the County because of
jobs provided through forest products, the aesthetic
quality, natural habitat, and improved air quality
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provided through the abundance of forested areas.
The County's policy has been and will continue to be
support of this natural resource through in -kind
services to agencies directly involved with the.main-
tenance and support of this resource. Specifically,
the County will continue to support the Extension
Service, Soil Conservation Service and N. C. Forest
Service in their efforts to encourage good forest
management. The County encourages the Agricultural
Association's efforts to provide farmers financial
incentives to leave forested buffer areas between
productive agricultural areas and estuarine waters.
The County will also continue to support CAMA and
Federal Wetland Programs in an effort to protect
fragile areas adjacent to timber lands.
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3. Existing and Potential Mineral Production Areas
Onslow County presently has one large mining operation
at Belgrade. This 136-acre site has been and will
probably continue to be in operation for an extended
period. Also, potential deposits of peat exist in
several areas of the County and this could be a future
source of energy.
The County will encourage the use of
if mining operations meet all State
and create no adverse impact on the
County will continue to support the
State mining regulations.
natural resources
and Federal laws '
environment. The
enforcement of
4. Commercial and Recreational Fisheries, Includin
Nursing and Habitat Areas
The fishing industry, both commercial and recreational
fishing, has been and continues to be an important.
part of Onslow County's economy. The County will
continue to support recreational fishing by encour-
aging the expansion of tourism and vacation develop-
ment. The County will encourage and support state and
federal programs that work toward protection of
nursery and fish habitat areas. The County will also
support efforts to secure Economic Development Grants
to develop a fish processing facility in the County.
5. Off -Road Vehicles
Protection of sand dunes and beach property is a high
priority for Onslow County officials. The County
presently regulates off -road vehicles at West Onslow
Beach year-round; however, from May 15 to September
10, no vehicles are allowed on the beach strand other
than emergency vehicles. Four-wheel drive vehicles
are allowed on the beach strand during other periods,
and these regulations will continue to be enforced by
the County. Off -road vehicle regulations for public
forests and other public lands are regulated by agen-
cies other than the County.
6. Residential and Commercial Land Development
Onslow County has been and continues to grow in popu-
lation. Current and future policy will be to allow
the market place to establish the need for and loca-
tion of future residential and commercial development.
Current and future development must meet all estab-
lished subdivision regulations, health department
regulations, zoning, where applicable, and all State
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or Federal agencies. The County Planning Board is
currently studying expansion of the areas covered
under zoning controls which, if expanded, will provide
an additional means to guide future residential, co.m-
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mercial, and industrial development.
7. Peat and Phosphate Mining
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At present, there are no known phosphate deposits in
Onslow County large enough to justify mining. How-
ever, peat bogs do'exist in the County, but due to
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current energy costs, peat mining does not appear to
be economically feasible on a commercial scale.
Onslow County officials will address these two issues
and establish policy if and when activity in one or
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both of these areas appears feasible.
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C. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I
1. Types and Locations of Industry
One of the primary concerns of local officials and
Onslow County citizens is the need for diversifica-
tion of the County's economic base. Providing job
opportunities to keep existing citizens here and to
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attract new business and industry is a top priority
for the County. As discussed in the 1981 Plan, the
County will continue to encourage industrial develop-
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ment that is sensitive to the environment and that
will provide job opportunities for current and future
citizens. Traditional manufacturing, tourism, com-
mercial activities, and small businesses will be
encouraged to expand and to in -migrate to Onslow
County. A 1984 report by the Regional Development
Institute of East Carolina University notes an eco-
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nomic benefit to North Carolina from affluent retiree
in -migration. Onslow County will continue to provide
a welcome environment for retirement development.
Policy: It shall be the policy of Onslow County
officials to support and encourage efforts to secure
traditional manufacturing industry that is sensitive
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to the environment, encourage the promotion of more
tourism, to encourage new commercial and small
business activity, and to support local and in -
migration retirement oportunities.
Implementation:
,
(1) County officials will work with DOT and
other state officials to encourage the devel-
opment of a connection from Onslow County to
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I-40 which will support industrial and tour-
ism development. Also,' a connector of 258 to
NC 70 will be supported.
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(2) County officials will continue to encourage
new industry to locate in the County and the
County will actively work with communities
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that have water and sewer facilities to
assist in developing industrial sites that
can be served by water and sewer.
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(3) County officials will support efforts to
develop more tourism, commercial and small
business activity, and retirement opportuni-
ties.
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(4) County officials will support efforts to
develop a civic center in Onslow County or
Jacksonville as an additional incentive to
encourage tourism.
(5) County officials will support efforts to
prepare promotional and statistical informa-
tion on Onslow County designed to assist
economic growth efforts and to publicize
historic and other points of interest.
' (6) County officials will encourage a study to
consider the possible expansion of the County
museum to include all phases of Onslow
County history such as the Marine Corps base,
' Sneads Ferry, New River, White Oak River,
Swansboro, and historic points of interest.
2. Local Commitment to Provide Services to Development
At present, Onslow County provides water service to pro-
perty adjacent to over 600 miles of the County's road
system. Central sewage treatment and collection is not
presently available; however, the County is studying the
feasibility of providing such a system. At West Onslow
Beach, a sewage collection and treatment system is avail-
able to serve this section of the County. The County
also has several private sewage treatment facilities
throughout the County that are working well and meet all
State requirements. There appears to be a need for sew-
age collection and treatment facilities in developing
areas such as Sneads Ferry and other rapidly growing
areas to reduce the water quality problems being exper-
ienced from septic tank seepage into estuarine waters as
discussed in the 1981~Land Use Plana The County has
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designated areas adjacent to water bodies as transition
areas on the Land Classification Map to reflect antici-
pated growth and to permit plans for the possible exten-
sion of a sewer system into these areas to reduce the use
of septic tanks and thereby protect water quality. The
County will continue to provide services such as trash
removal, police protection, and fire protection and
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rescue squad through local volunteer fire departments and
rescue squads.
Policy: The County will continue to provide water ser-
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vice to County residents and will continue the process of
studying the County government's role in providing sewage
treatment facilities for rapidly growing areas of the
County. The County will secure federal or state grants,
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when feasible, to help carry out this policy.
Implementation:
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(1) Continue to improve or expand the County
water system as feasible to meet the water
requirements of County citizens.
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(2) Study and consider
providing a sewage
system for.rapidly
County or possibly
serve County needs.
the feasibility of '
treatment and collection
growing areas of the
several smaller systems to ,
3. Types of Urban Growth Patterns Desired and Redevelopment
of Developed Areas
As discussed in the 1981 Land Use Plan, County citizens
desired, at that time, moderate growth that would occur
in an orderly manner, while preserving the existing
character of rural areas. County officials feel that it
would be in the County's best interest to encourage urban
growth in areas already served by urban services or that
could be served by urban services, such as water and
sewer line extension. County officials also desire to
assist those older developed areas that need redevelop-
ment and that would qualify for State or Federal finan
cial assistance.
Policy: County policy shall be to encourage urban devel-
opment in or near Jacksonville, Richland, Swansboro,
Holly Ridge, or West Onslow Beach and other growth areas,
and specifically in areas that are or could be served by
urban services, such as water and sewer. The County will
continue to provide assistance where financially feasible
to redevelop older developed areas through State or
Federal programs.
Implementation:
(1) Establish potential rapid growth areas of the
County and consider the desirability of
zoning these areas to provide a means to
direct urban growth. Also, establish future
sewer areas, using information provided by
current sewer study.
(2) Continue to work to secure financial assis-
tance to redevelop older developed areas that
qualify for State and Federal financial
assistance.
(3) Review current and potential growth patterns
around Ellis Airport and implement Federal
Aviation Administration regulations on height
and zoning restrictions to protect from
inappropriate development of this economic
asset of Onslow County.
(4) Review and update current mobile home park I
requirements now being used by the County.
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' (5) Study of the possible use of a setback
ordinance to establish a minimum distance
back from highway roadways in lieu of zoning
for predominantly rural areas of the County.
4. Commitment to State and Federal Proqrams Including Ero-
' sion Control, Public Access, Highway Improvements, Port
Facilities, Dredging, Military Facilities
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The County is committed to erosion control programs
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through support of the State Sedimentation Control_Act.
Public beach access has been and continues to be of great
importance to local officials as demonstrated by the
numerous public access points along the West Onslow Beach
area and one access point to the sound and Intercoastal
Waterway with other sites yet undeveloped.
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Highway improvements are considered a major factor in
ensuring the continued economic growth of the area. In
1986, the County Commissioners prepared and submitted to
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the Department of Transportation a report outlining
requested improvements for major and minor thoroughfares
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in the County. The County also addressed the need for a
bypass for US 17 around Jacksonville to eliminate the
heavy through traffic that is presently and will most
likely continue to be experienced along this major
thoroughfare.
Large port facilities do not presently exist in the
County, and any policy pertaining to any proposed
facility would be considered on a case -by -case basis.
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The County has and will continue to support efforts to
dredge areas along the Intercoastal Waterway and the
other major bodies of water to provide safe access for
commercial and recreational boating.
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The County considers Camp Lejeune a good neighbor and
major economic resource for the County by providing
numerous job opportunities for County citizens and the
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support of local business by military personnel stationed
at Camp Lejeune. The County has and will continue to
support the continuation of Camp Lejeune in Onslow
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County.
Policy: County officials will continue to support State
and Federal programs that will benefit the County and
County citizens.
Implementation:
(1) Onslow County will continue to support
erosion control regulations as required by
the State Sedimentation Control Act.
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(2) Onslow County will continue efforts to '
provide and improve public access to the
beach area and estuarine waters.
(3) Onslow County will continue efforts to secure
DOT funds to improve the County's majorand
minor thoroughfares.
(4) Port facilities will be considered and policy
established as need requires.
(5) The County will seek funds and support
efforts to dredge existing waterways as
needed to ensure the continued safe use by
commercial and recreational users.
5. Assistance to Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment
Projects, Including Provision of Borrow and Spoil Areas
and Provision of Easements for Work
Channel maintenance of areas, such as the New River
Inlet, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Bogue Inlet, and
White Oak River, is very important to Onslow County
because of the positive impact on commercial and recrea-
tional boating. Continued maintenance of these waterways
is a high priority for County officials. Beach nourish-
ment is not presently a problem, but if beach nourishment
is needed, the County will assist in such effort by
requesting State and Federal financial assistance.
Policy: County officials will continue to work with the
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. Providing borrow or spoil areas and
provision of easements for work will be determined on a
case -by -case basis. The County would encourage spoil
material being placed on those areas where easements for
such use already exist.
Implementation:
(1) Maintain contact with congressional repre-
sentatives and Federal officials as dredging
or other channel maintenance operations are
needed.
(2) County officials will continue to assist
local users of these facilities as feasible,
and as needs and concerns for dredging or
maintenance are brought before local offi-
cials or as local officials determine that a
need for such assistance exists.
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(3) County officials will consider requesting
State and Federal assistance for beach
nourishment if a request for such operations
is made by County citizens or if County offi-
cials determine that a need for such assis-
tance exists.
6. Energy Facility Siting and Development
At present, Onslow County is not aware of any plans to
construct an energy facility in the County. County poli-
cy to deal with such a facility will be formulated if
such as facility is proposed, and with the knowledge that
such a facility would come under, existing state and fed-
eral regulations prior to being located in the County.
7. Tourism and Beach and Waterfront Access
Tourism is a major economic benefit for Onslow County
business and the Onslow County tax base. Providing pub-
lic access to beaches and other waterfront access is a
major goal and high priority for County officials as
reflected in the three existing beach parks and one boat
ramp at the beach already in existence, and three yet
undeveloped park sites at the northern end of West Onslow
Beach. Also, the County is working with Jacksonville,
state and federal agencies to construct a waterfront park
near the USO club in Jacksonville.
Continued efforts to provide more and first quality pub-
lic beach and waterfront access should ensure the con-
tinued expansion of tourism in the County.
Policy: County officials will continue to work to expand
and improve beach and waterfront access for public use.
Implementation:
(1) Continue to apply for any State or Federal
funds that are available for the purchase,
development or improvement of new or existing
public access sites.
(2) Continue to look for other areas that might
be available for access to beach or estuarine
waters.
8. Coastal and Estuarine Water Beach Access
As discussed above, providing estuarine water and beach
access for public use is a high priority for County offi-
cials. Therefore, it shall be County policy to make
every effort to provide boating and pedestrian access to
the County's estuarine and beach areas.
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9. Anticipated Residential Development, Densities,
Locations, Units Per Acre and Services Necessary to
Support Development
Onslow County officials anticipate residential develop-
ment to continue in the West Onslow Beach, Sneads Ferry,
Southwest Onslow just south of Jacksonville, the Piney
Green Road area, the Gum Branch Road area and the
Swansboro and Queens Creek area. Much of this current
and anticipated development directly relates to ease of
access to either the Jacksonville and Camp Lejeune gates,
the sounds and Intercoastal Waterway or the beach front.
Densities and units per acre are presently determined by
the County Zoning Ordinance for West Onslow Beach and by
Subdivision Regulation Standards for Septic Tanks in the
remaining portion of the County. The County presently
provides water service to all current and anticipated
growth areas. Public sewage treatment facilities are
currently not available; however, the County is in "the
process of undertaking a study to determine the feasibil-
ity of providing a sewage system throughout the County.
Also, a large private system at West Onslow Beach and
Sneads Ferry is in operation with plans for expansion.
Services such as fire protection, roads improvements, and
schools are monitored by the County to ensure that these
facilities are providing the best possible service that
is financially feasible to serve the needs of existing
and anticipated development.
Policy: County officials will continue to encourage
residential development to serve the housing needs of
existing and future residents of Onslow County. Pro-
viding adequate community facilities to serve residential
development will continue to be a high priority for
County officials.
(1) The County will conduct a study to determine
the feasibility of providing a public sewage
treatment facility to serve the needs of
County growth areas.
(2) The County will consider zoning in rapidly
growing areas to provide guidance in the
location and density of future development.
(3) The County will continue to work to provide
recreational opportunities in all recreation-
al districts.
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rural fire departments
and rescue squads.
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Continue extension and
upgrading of County
water system.
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Continue to upgrade
school facilities as
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collector street system.
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Development Policy
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Onslow County's beach development policy will be to
encourage higher density development on, the Atlantic
ocean side of the beach road in areas that are either
vacant or in higher density development already. The
existing lower intensity residential pattern areas at
the southern end of the beach will be encouraged to
remain in a lower intensity use.
Lower density development will be encouraged on the
Sound side of the beach road in an effort to protect
adjacent waters in this more environmentally sensiti
area by encouraging low -density development in th area
rather than higher density development. Provid access
to the oceanfront is the primary.objective of a Onslow
County beach development policy.
The County has recently adopted an amendment to the
zoning ordinance that will help prevent overcrowding
of taller buildings on the beach front. Specifically,
the zoning ordinance now requires that additional side
yard be provided as building height increases.
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11. Supporting the Efforts of the Local KEEP AMERICA
BEAUTIFUL SYSTEM - The ONSLOW CLEAN COUNTY COMMITTEE
The goal of the Onslow Clean County Committee is two-
fold: (1) achieve a sustained reduction in litter, and
(2) preserve and protect our natural resources. The
"Committee" is a locally owned and operated non-profit
organization financially supported by the County and
functioning under the guidelines set down by the nation-
al resource, Keep America Beautiful, Inc. The.Committee
itself is composed of 25 dedicated citizen volunteers
whose activities are supported by three staff members:
the Executive Coordinator and two litter control
wardens. Through the combined efforts of the staff and
the citizens' committee, four components underlie all
basic actions to ensure that the desires of the County
are carried out:
° A unified, enforceable sanitation code/ordinance will
be enacted
° Public education workshops specifically geared to
involve each segment of the County in the program
° Upgraded solid waste collection procedures and tech-
nology
° Fair and consistent ordinance enforcement
County officials are aware that a clean community
projects a positive image for industry, new business,
and visitors to the area and will continue to support
the efforts of the Clean County Committee. Comple-
menting and supporting the primary goal of reducing_
litter/preserving-protecting natural resources, the Com-
mittee will address other community issues to include,
but not be limited to, those listed below:
Implementation
(1) The Committee will work with schools,
business/industry, civic clubs, governments,
and the media to provide comprehensive
involvement of the community in the Keep
America Beautiful System.
(2) The Committee will continue to work toward
establishing alternatives to landfilling,
such as recycling programs, waste -to -energy
programs, and reusing programs among both
private and public sectors.
(3) The Committee and staff will continue to
provide upkeep of West Onslow Beach by pro-
viding pedestrian litter receptacles, regula-
tory signs concerning the beach, and litter
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ordinances. Routine maintenance will
also be
accomplished for receptacles and signs.
(4) The Committee and staff will continue
to
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enforce dune/beach regulations on West
Onslow
Beach.
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(5) The Committee and staff will continue
to
monitor the County container sites and
assist
the Solid Waste Department to provide
clean,
safe, and adequate disposal sites for
County
residents.
(6) The Committee and staff will continue to
serve as an agency to utilize DWI Community
Service workers to perform various tasks for
improvement of the County.
12..Mobile Home Ordinance
In August 1980, the Neuse River Council of Governments
prepared a study of the existing conditions and trends of
mobile homes in Onslow County at that time. In 1980,
there were 212 mobile home parks containing nearly 2,900
units. Also, at that time, the average park contained
about 15 units. In 1986, there are between 450 and 500
mobile home parks, ranging in size from five mobile homes
to 600 mobile homes, with many parks being concentrated
in the southwest Onslow and Swansboro Township areas.
Based on a windshield study conducted by the Onslow
County planning staff of the Snead's Ferry area, they
found that this one portion of the County contained over
370 individual sited mobile homes and over 400 mobile
homes in parks. This continuing growth in mobile homes
and the current lack of regulations to guide mobile home
development, other than minimal state water and sewer
regulations as administered by the County Health Depart-
ment, have the potential for complete overdevelopment of
the County in mobile homes. Because mobile homes provide
affordable housing resources for County citizens, County
officials do not wish to restrict their use. However,
because of the rapid growth in the use of mobile home
parks, County officials feel that they need to be better
regulated.
Policy and Implementation:
County officials will instruct -the Planning Director and
Planning Board to draft a mobile home ordinance for
review and adoption. County policy wil be to work toward
the adoption of a mobile home park ordinance.
The County will incorporate into a mobile home ordinance
guidelines on road construction, utilities, and landscape
buffering.
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D. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION
1. Hazard Map
The County has in place a Hurricane Damage Assessment and
Reconstruction Plan which has been incorporated intothis
Land Use Plan. As part of the Land Use Plan update-
process we have identified from the existing Land Use Map
and Flood Insurance Boundary Map approximately 907 struc-
tures of varying value that are within the 100-year flood
area. This figure does not include the beach area because
flood insurance maps in this area were not correct when
received by the County and are presently being revised.
However, based on the existing land use survey it appears
that less than 200 mobile homes and less than 50 conven-
tional cottages would be below the final designated 100-
year flood level. This observation is made based on the
fact that many of the newer structures at the northern end
of the beach and many at the southern end of the beach are
built on pilings at 12.5 feet above mean sea level, as
recommended by local inspectors as part of the Emergency
Flood Insurance Program.
2. Existing Land Uses and Structures in Hazard Area
3.
4.
The Flood Boundary Map shows that approximately 907 struc-
tures are located in the 100-Year Flood Area. Many of
these are along the upper reaches of the New River, South-
west Creek and Queen Creek. (See Map #3, Composite
Hazards Map.)
Monetary Value of Structures in Hazard Area
Mainland
Approximately 907 Structures @ $35,000* $31,745,000
Beach
Approximately 200 Trailers @ $10,000 2,000,000
Beach
Approximately 50 Conventional Beach
Cottages @ $50,000 2,500,000
Estimated Value of Structures Subject
to Storm Damage by Flooding $36,245,000
*Source: Typical replacement value from Tax Office
Hazard Mitigation Policy
It shall be the policy of Onslow County to enforce the
Federal Flood Insurance requirements by setting finished
floor elevations of new construction above the 100-year
flood level to protect future development from flood
damage as much as possible. In the event of storm damage,
reconstruction would be permitted if the new construction
meets all local, state, and federal regulations.
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ONSLOW COUNTY
' HURRICANE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
AND RECONSTRUCTION PLAN
' MARCH, 1984
Prepared at the Direction of
Onslow County Office of Emergency Management
' and
Onslow County Board of Commissioners
The preparation of this document was financed in part through a
'grant from the North Carolina Office of Coastal Management through
funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of Coastal Zone
Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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' HENRY VON OESEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Consulting Engineers & Planners
611 Princess Street ** p. 0. Drawer 2087
' Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
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PURPOSE
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2I.
AUTHORITIES
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3II.
ORGANIZATION
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4V.
CONCEPT OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.
RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6I.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
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7II.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RECONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE
ACTIVITIES .
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8III.
APPROVAL . .
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Attachment 1
— Organizational Chart, Damage
Assessment Teams
Attachment 2
— Personnel Rosters and Vehicle
Assignments, Damage Assessment
'
Teams
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Attachment 3
— Personnel Roster, Reconstruction
Task Force
Attachment 4
— Sample Damage Assessment Worksheet
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and Instructions
Attachment 5
— Damage Assessment Report
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ONSLOW COUNTY
HURRICANE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION PLAN
RECORD OF CHANGES
CHANGE NUMBER
DATE OF CHANGE
DATE ENTERED
CHANGE MADE BY
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ONSLOW COUNTY
HURRICANE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION PLAN
I. PURPOSE
This plan sets forth the authority
, y, organization, concept,.
assigns responsibilities and provides instructions for the conduct
' of damage assessment and reconstruction operations by means of
on -the -scene surveys following a hurricane disaster in Onslow
' County. For definition of damage assessment, see Paragraph VI.A.
The information obtained during the survey is essential in
' assessing the extent of damage within the County and is required
' when requesting State and Federal assistance. This plan will be
used for assessing damage caused by a hurricane. However, it also
may be used to access damages caused by other types of disasters
such as a flash flood, tornado, winter storm (northeaster), etc.
II. AUTHORITIES
A. Public Law 93-288
B. NC General Statutes Chapter'166A
C. Civil Preparedness Ordinances and Agreements
(1) Jacksonville-Onslow County Civil Preparedness
Resolution
(2) Jacksonville-Onslow County Disaster Operations Plan
' (3) Jacksonville-Onslow County -American National Red
Cross Agreement
' (4) County of Onslow State of Emergency Ordinance, as
amended.
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III. ORGANIZATION
A. Damage Assessment Operations. The organization for -"damage
assessment operations will be as shown in Appendix 1 -
organization Chart to this Plan. Personnel Rosters and
Vehicle Assigments are shown in Appendix 2.
B. Reconstruction Task Force. .The organization of the
Reconstruction Task Force. will be as shown in Appendix 3.
CONCEPT OF OPERATION
A.Pre-Disaster. County Emergency Operating Center (EOC)
personnel and Damage Assessment Section (DAS) will
maintain equipment and supplies (maps, forms, city
directories, photo records of structures, tax value
information, etc.) in readiness condition. The Damage
Assessment Section (DAS) will be provided damage
assessment training, at least anually. The Reconstruction
Task Force (RTF) will meet to discuss procedure
coordination at least anually.
B. During the Disaster. DAS and RTF personnel will remain in
shelters, listen to the radio, and prepare to respond to -a
telephone call, commercial radio and television or other
message to report for duty.
C. Post -Disaster. As soon as safety conditions permit, DAS
and RTF personnel when notified will report to the County
EOC, receive assignments and pick up equipment and
supplies, move to -emergency or disaster area in vehicles
equipped with two-way radios, survey assigned areas,
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record damage, transmit general damage assessment
'
information via radio or other means to EOC, return to EOC
when directed, and provide specific written report to EOC.
Damage
assessment will -continue until all suspect areas
'
are covered even though Federal or State assistance has
arrived. The Reconstruction Task Force will meet to
'
recommend the declaration of a moritorium on repairs and
new development (if necessary) in accord with the County
'
of Onslow
State of Emergency Ordinance, as amended. Also,
'
the RTF will oversee the reconstruction process and advise
the Count Commis
sioners issioners on any policy questions which may
arise. The RTF will work closely with the State and
Federal representatives on the Interagency Regional Hazard
' Mitigation team and the Section 406'Hazard Mitigation
Survey and Planning teams.
' V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC)
' (1) Ensure that equipment and supplies (damage assessment
planning maps, photo records of all existing
' structures, property evaluation and insurance data,
' damage assessment forms, city directories, etc.) are
readily available in the EOC. Schedule damage
' assessment training for the RASA and provide for the
instruction at least anually and no later than March
' of each year. Update this plan annually.
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(2) Notify the County Damage Assessment Officer that an
emergency or disaster is imminent or has occured and
arrange to assist him in notifying the Survey Teams
and Recovery Task Force members via telephone,
commercial radio and TV or other means. Provide
situation briefing in EOC and in coordination with
the Damage Assessment Officer dispatch teams as
needed to affected areas. Remain in the EOC and
receive damage reports from the Damage Assessment
Officer, analyze same and advise heads of local
governments of situation. Provide consolidated
damage assessment data to the State Emergency
Management at the State EOC in Raleigh; or to the
State Emergency Response Team (SERT) at its Field
Command Post if it is operational.
(3) Retain reports for use in future to support disaster
impact data (see Paragraph VI A (9) below).
B. Damage Assessment Officer (DAO)
(1) Assist the County EMC in maintaining DAS readiness to
include this plan, equipment and supplies, and
training. Update damage assessment planning maps,
photo records of all existing structures and property
evaluation and insurance data to include information
available in the Onslow County Tax Office and from
local insurance firms. Update personnel rosters and
vehicle assignments.
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(2) Upon notification of an emergency or disaster, report
to the EOC and notify Survey Teams. In coordination
with the EMC, dispatch appropriate teams to the
' affected area. Remain in the EOC and receive damage
data from the teams, review for accuracy, record and
Plot information, access values to damages, and
advise EMC of the situation. Contact local American
Red Cross Chapter for damage assessment data.
'
Prepare consolidated damage assessment data in
'
prescribed format for transmittal by the EMC to State
Division of Emergency Management. 9 (See Appendix S of
the Plan) .
C. Damage Assessment Teams (DATs)
'
(1) Assist DOA and EMC in maintaining readiness by
checking equipment and supplies, attending training
sessions and reporting an changes ges to personnel
'
rosters.
(2) Upon official notification, report to the EOC as soon
'
as safety conditions permit, receive assignments,
pick up equipment and supplies, move in vehicles
equipped with two-way radios to theemergency or
'
disaster area assigned, survey area, record damage,
transmit general damage assessment information via
radio to EOC, return to EOC when directed and provide
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specific written reports to Damage Assessment
Officer.
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D. Reconstruction Task Force (RTF)
(1)
Review the nature of damages, identify and evaluate
alternate approaches for repairs and reconstruction
and formulate recommendations for handling community
recovery.
(2)
Recommend to the County Commissioners the declaration
of a moratorium on repairs and new development.=
(3)
Set a calendar of milestones for reconstruction
tasks.
(4)
Initiate orders for. repairs to critical utilities
and facilities.
(5)
Recommend the lifting of a moratorium for "minor"
repairs.
(6)
Recommend the lifting of a moratorium for "major"
repairs to conforming structures.
(7)
Evaluate hazards and the effectiveness of mitigation
policies and recommend the amendment of policies, if
necessary.
(8)
Initiate' negotiations for relocations and
acquisitions of property.
Recommend 'lifting
(9)
the of moratorium on "major"
repairs (with approved changes to conform).
(10)
Participate in federal hazard mitigation planning.
(11)
Recommend the lifting of moratorium on new
development.
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VI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
1 A. Definition. Damage assessment is a rapid
pid means of
determining a realistic estimate of the amount of damage
caused b hurricane y a icane (or other emergency or disaster) .
1 For the purpose of this plan, it is expressed in terms of
numbers of structures, type of damage (destroyed, major
1 damage, minor damage, habitable or uninhabitable),
1 estimated total dollar loss, estimated total dollar loss
covered by insurance, and information describing the
' impact of the disaster. Disaster impact information may
include but is not limited _to the following:
1 Number homes inacessible (due to loss.or roads,
bridges, presence of overwash fans, or for other
reasons).
1 (2) Number of people displaced and in need of housing.
(3) Number of substandard homes damaged or destroyed.
1 (4)- Unemployment estimates, businesses affected and
' estimated length of problem.
(5) Needs for food, clothing, and medicine.
' (6) Needs of elderly.
(7) Minority problems.
1 (8) Economic conditions of community-
normal or
1 depressed.
(9) History of past disasters.
1 (10) Debris problems.
(11)- Emergency protective measures taken by government.
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Resources
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(12) available to meet the needs of people.
(13) ,Resources needed and unavailable in terms of type,
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quantity and duration.
B. Reports
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(1) To State. Damage Assessment Reports
_.willbe
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submitted by the County government for the entire
County and will consolidate municipal and County
'
data.
Reports will be submitted to the State
Director, NC Division of Emergency Management and a
'
copy provided to the Area Coordinator as soon as
possible,_ generally within 24 hours, but no later
'.
than 48 hours following the occurence. The reports
'
will be in the format prescribed in the Onslow
County Disaster Relief and Assistance Plan, and as
'
shown in Appendix 5 of this Plan.
(2) To County. Survey team reports will be completed b y
Team Captains in accordance with the procedure shown
'
below, reported as rapidly as practicable using best
available means of communication, and confirmed with
a completed form when.the team returns to the EOC.
C. Team Procedure. Form EM-39 (Percentage of Value Meth od)
'
will be used by the teams (or team members) who will
'
estimate the extent of damage sustained expressed as a
percentage of the total value of the structure (See
Appendix 4). Determination of estimated dollar loss will
be calculated by the Damage Assessment Officer using best
available property value listings and other information.
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(1)
Survey area.assigned perferably by on -site visit.
(Note: If not data
possible, obtain by other means,
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e.q., telephone or other personal contacts).
(2).
Complete the Damage Assessment Worksheet Form EM-39
1
- Percentage of Value Method), a copy of which is
shown in Appendix 4, in accordance with the Damage
1
Assessment Worksheet Instruction's.
1
(3)
Transmit general damage assessment information via
radio or other means to the EOC. Provide followu P
'
written reports of general damage to the Damage
Assessment Officer.
D. Section Procedure. Damage Assessment Officer will:
1
(1)
Review all team worksheets for.accuracy.
(2)
Consolidate all team worksheets.
1
(3)
Using the Damage Assessment Planning Map, photo
files, and Property Evaluation and Insurance Data on
1
file, complete that portion of the worksheets
1
entitled "For Use By Damage Assessment Officer" in
accordance with instruction contained in the reverse
'
of each worksheet.
(4)
Using the above data, complete Section A of the
1 -
County Damage Assessment Report in accordance with
1
instructions contained in Appendix 5.
"Private
(5)
Obtain Property - Agricultural" data from
1
the County USDA Emergency Board and enter in Part B
of the report.
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(6)
Complete Section C - Economic Impact and Section D -
Public Property in accordance with Appendix 5.
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(7)
Pass report to EMC and retain one copy for files.
VII. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES
A. Task
Force Procedures
'
(1)
Based on preliminary damage assessment reports,
'
recommend the declaration of a moratorium on repairs
and all new development by County Commission.
'
(2)
Prepare a calendar of milestones for reconstruction
and set priorities for repairs to roads, water and
'
sewer systems, telephone and electrical power line/
'
facilities, waterways, beach dunes, public
structures, etc.
,
(3)
Initiate orders for repair of infrastructure based
on establishment priorities.
'
(4)
Initiate special reconstruction permitting
,
procedures using the resources of the existing
County Building Inspector's office.
'
(5)
Meet on site to (a) establish the new CAMA setback
line for all beachfront construction, (b) establish
,
the locations of roads, utilities, etc., (c) mediate
decisions regarding relocation of structures away
from hazard areas, and (d) negotiate the acquisition
of land for public use.
(6)
Recommend specific further mitigation of hazards
'
based on presently unknown conditions extant
'
following the storm.
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(7) Recommend the gradual lifting of moratoria as
reconstruction progresses.
(8) Conduct a post reconstruction meeting to review the
disaster experience and to modify the role of the
Task Force as needed.
(9) Revise the Hurricane Damage Assessment and
Reconstruction Plan as required to meet future
needs.
(10) Prepare a final disaster recovery report following
the reconstruction period.
VIII. APPROVAL
Emergency Management Coordinator
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Damage Assessment Officer

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APPENDICIES
1. Organizational Chart, Damage Assessment 9 Teams
2. Personnel Rosters and Vehicle Assignments, Damage Assessment
Teams
3. Personnel Roster, Reconstruction Task Force
4. Sample Damage'Assessment Worksheet and Instructions
5. Damage Assessment Report

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IPublic Property I
Survey 'beam
— Volunteer Firemen
— Public Mrks Engineer
- Building Inspector
- Architect/Civil
Engineer
APPENDIX 1
ORGANIZATION CHART
Onslow, County Damage Assessment Section (DAS)
Emergency Management
Coordinator
County
Damage Assessment
Officer
Business and Industry
Survey Team
— Tax Collector (C)
— Building Inspector
- Realtor
— Arcitect/Civil
Engineer
Assistant
Recorders
I Private Dwellings I
Survey Tenn No.. 1
— FmHA Representative
— Vol. Firemen (D)
— Realtor
— Architect/Civil
Engineer
I Private Dwellings I
Survey Team No. 2
— Building
Inspector (C)
— Realtor (D)
— Architect/Civil
Engineer
C = Team Captain
D = Driver
NOTE: The orginzation shown above is designed to show the various sources of personnel which may be available
for survey teams. Onslow County should specify the composition of the teams.

APPENDIX 3
PERSONNEL ROSTER OF RECONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE
Title
A. County Personnel
1. Chairman, Onslow County Board of
Commissioners (Team Leader)
2. Onslow County Emergency Management
Coordinator
3. Damage Assessment Officer
(County Auditor)
4. County Sanitarian
co 5. County Sheriff
rn 6. County Building Inspector
B. Private Sector Personnel
1. Realtor
2. Civil Engineer
3. Architect
4. Banker
C. Desi nated'Representatives From
Following Public Agencies or
Private Corporations
1. Onslow/Jones County Electrical
Membership Corporation
2. Carolina Telephone Company
3. NC Department of Transportation
4. NC Division of Environmental
Management
5. NC Office of Coastal Management
6. US Army Corps of Engineers
7. Farmers Home Administration
Name
Telephone
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DAMAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT INSTRUCTIONS
Reports will be made by county governments and State Departments
and will cover damages within the entire
county including municipalities.
'
The Damage Assessment. Report will be submitted following a signifi-
cant emergency or disaster. Assessments
are required in numerical and
dollar value terms. They must be made by qualified
be the best
'
personnel and should
estimates that can be made in the immediate Post -emergency/
disaster period. Numbers and dollar
values are totals for the
In completing Sections A and B below the following definitions count
apply:
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DESTROYED
- More than °
80% of value to repair; unusable, uninhabitable.
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MAJOR DAMAGE - More than 30% of value of a structure; uninhabitable.
MINOR DAMAGE - 30 % or less of the value of a structure; uninhabitable.
HABITABLE Damage
- amounting to 15% of less of value of structure;
usable for intended
purpose,
UNINHABITABLE - Unusable for intended purpose.
TOTAL DOLLAR LOSS - Repair/replacement cost at current
'
ri to pre -disaster conditions (present P cda restore
stanndards).
INSURANCE COVERAGE — Average insurance
'
coverage by type of propert
expressed in percentage of total y
N/A - Not Applicable. Property value..
'
Section
t on A _ Private Property - nonagriculture - includes all dwellin s,
business es large and small commercial
'
concerns) and privately Owned g
utilities in urban, suburban and rural areas except properties
principally engaged in agriculture, of individuals
' Section B -Private Property'- agriculture - reports damages to
agricultura] property including dwellings of farmers. Care should be to
to ensure that damaged dwellings are reported in only one Section. ken
Appendix 7
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Section C - Economic Impact - includes information necessary to 9/7
estimate the amount of individual assistance which will be needed in
categories.such as temporary housing, food stamps, unemployment compensation,
individual and family grants, and Small Business Administration Loans.
Section C, Economic Impact is completed as follows: I
1. Business Losses - List information requested based on conversation with
owners or managers of damaged businesses. I
2. Losses by Income Level:
a. From Section A, determine total dollar loss for all types of property
b. From Section B, determine total dollar loss for all types of propert;�
c. Add a and b above to obtain grand total dollar loss.
d. On the basis of the Damage Assessment Officer's knowledge of the
prices of the damaged/destroyed property, divide C (grand total Jolla
loss) into three parts; hat which could be attributed to low, middle
and high income families. For example, if 2/3 of the dollar value of
private property damage was sustained by low income families/individu
then 2/3 of the total dollar loss would fall under the "Dollar Loss"
in the "Low" (Income) row. Divide the remaining 1/3 appropriately bets
middle and high income groups, using the same procedure. Enter these
figures under the "Dollar Losses" column.
e. Based on the Damage Assessment Officer's knowledge of the damage co-nalT
ties, estimate the average insurance coverage in the high middle and
low income groups and enter these figures under the average % insuran�
coverage column.
f. Compute the uninsured losses for the three income levels by multiplyinc
the dollar loss figures for each income group times the appropriate J
insurance coverage and subtract the result from the appropriate incom
level dollar loss figure. Enter the result under the Uninsured Losses
column in the appropriate Intone Level Row.
3. Effects on Transportation - Give a verbal and/or numerical description of ,
the effects of the disaster on public and private transportation.
4. Effects upon farm employment. From the County ASCS Einergency Board, obtai
an estimate of the number of farm and migrant workers who are affected by
the disaster.

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Section D - Public Property - includes all properties and facilities
ownded by legal governmental entitites within the county including publicly
owned utility systems. It also includes damages to private nonprofit
educational, utility, emergency medical and custodial care facilities which
have an effective ruling letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting
tax exemption.
All sections are required for a complete Damage Assessment Report. Where
any of the three categories of property (private, agricultural, public)
received no damages, it should be noted as "none."
Normally, one complete Damage Assessment Report will be submitted and wil
be shown as report number one. Changes or additions can be made by submitting
revised reports which will be reports number two, three, etc.

LAND CLASSIFICATION

' The five land classifications and Land Classification Map are
therefore intended to serve as a visual reflection of the policies
previously stated in earlier sections of this plan. Ideally, the
' map which depicts these classifications should be as flexible as
the policies that guide them. Also, the areas shown as conserva-
tion includes AEC's, wetlands, floodways with ultimate determina-
tion of their location on the ground being made by the appropriate'
.regulatory staff or County permit officer. (See Map 2, Land
Classification Map)
' The five land use classifications, used in the CAMA program
.are:
' A. DEVELOPED
The developed class of land use provides for continued inten-
sive development and redevelopment of existing cities or
' municipalities. Areas to be classified as "developed"
include lands currently developed for urban purposes or
approaching a density of 500 dwellings per square mile that
are provided with usual municipal or public services, police
and fire protection. In other words, such areas must cur-
rently be "urban" in character,i.e. have mixed land uses
such as residential, commercial, industrial and institution-
al, or other uses at high to medium densities.
B. TRANSITION
Transition land is classified as those lands providing for
future intensive urban development within the ensuing ten
' years on lands thataremost suitable and that will be sched-
uled for provision of necessary public utilities and ser-
vices. They may also provide for additional growth when
additional lands in the developed class are not available or
' when they are severely limited for development.
Lands classified "transition" may include:
° lands currently having urban services;
° lands necessary to accommodate the population and econo-
mic growth anticipated within the planning jurisdiction
' over the next five to ten years;
° areas which are in, or will be in, a "transition" state
of development,, i.e. going from a lower intensity to a
higher intensity, of uses and will eventually require
urban services.
Transition lands must further:
' be served or be readily Y served b public water, sewer,
,
and other urban services including public streets, and
' ° be generally free of severe physical limitations for
urban development.
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The "transition" class should not include: ,
° lands of high potential for agriculture, forestry, or
mineral extraction, or land falling within extensive ,
rural areas being managed commercially for these uses,
when other lands are available;
° lands where urban development might result in major or '
irreversible damage to important environmental, scienti-
fic, or scenic values, or;
° land where urban development might result in damage to
natural systems or processes of more than local concern; '
and
° lands where development will result in undue risk to life
or property from -natural hazards or existing land uses. '
C. COMMUNITY
The "Community" classification provides for clustered land
uses to meet housing, shopping, employment, and public
i3ervice needs within the rural areas of the County. It is
usually characterized by a small grouping of mixed land uses
which are suitable and appropriate for small clusters of
rural development not requiring municipal sewer service.
D. RURAL
The "Rural" class provides for agriculture and forest manage-
ment, mineral extraction and other low intensity uses on
large sites including residences where urban services are not
required and where natural resources will not be unduly
impaired. These are lands identified as appropriate loca-
'
tions for resource management and allied uses; land with high
potential for agriculture, forestry or mineral extraction;
lands with one or more limitations that would make develop-
ment costly and hazardous; and land containing irreplaceable,
'
limited, or significant natural, recreational or scenic
resources not otherwise classified.
E. CONSERVATION
The final land use category, according to CAMA guidelines, is
the "Conservation" class, which provides for effective long-
'
term management of significant, limited, or irreplaceable
resources, specifically, and at minimum, all of the statutor-
ily defined AECs. However, beyond the presence of AECs,
,
other areas within the County, because of natural, cultural,
recreational, productive, or scenic value, may also require
similar "effective long-term management." Examples could
'
include major wetlands (other than statutorily defined coast-
al wetlands); essentially undeveloped shorelines that are
unique, fragile, or hazardous for development; lands that
provide necessary habitat conditions (especially for remnant
species); pocosins; or publicly owned water supply watersheds
and acquifers.
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The designation "Conservation" should not be misconstrued to
'
imply "non-use," but does imply a need for careful and.
cautious management of any allowable use. For example, with-
in a "conservation" area, there may be high ground areas
which are suitable for "development," in which case develop-
ment should be allowed to take place under carefully managed
conditions. The term "preservation," on the other hand,
implies total restriction on all uses. Within lands desig-
nated Conservation, each proposal, or application for any
"developed" use should be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Since, as stated previously, "Conservation" does not imply
"Preservation," specific allowable uses in the Conservation
class shall include:
1. Drainage: Adequate drainage is essential to the economic
vitality of Onslow County; therefore, drainage facilities
'
over and through these areas, but not with the intent of
draining the Conservation areas for "developed" purposes,
will be allowed. Such facilities may include diking,
tiling, and piping systems.
2. Low density residential development if and as approved by
the County Health Department and local, state, and
federal regulations. However, water and/or sewer ser-
vices will not be extended to such a residential area
merely to stimulate additional growth and development.
On -site sewer services will be required and must be
feasible.
'
3. Water -oriented uses such as piers, docks, and marinas, if
they are shown not to cause detriment to the estuarine
waters or the Conservation lands.
4. Necessary utility service lines, such as water, sewer,
electrical, natural gas, etc., may be transmitted through
areas classed as conservation. These lines would have a
destination outside of areas classed conservation and
would serve only areas outside the conservation class and
would not act as a stimulus to development within the
conservation class. These transmission lines shall not
violate the environmental integrity of the conservation`
class, and if permitted, must meet all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations.
'
5. Roadways, when construction of roadways can be conducted
without significantly altering the ecological system, and
in compliance with existing federal, state, and local
'
regulations.
6. Timber harvesting with approved management practices.
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7. Barge landings.
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8. Marinas (upon careful determination that substantial ,
pollution will not occur) and as permitted by local,
state, and federal regulations.
In conjunction with the Policy Statements section of this ,
Plan, each application for a "developed" use in the
Conservation classification shall be brought before the
County Planning Board and reviewed on a case -by -case basis '
prior to approval. The County Planning Board may recommend
modification of the proposal and may require engineer's
reports to show that no adverse impact on the environment ,
will be caused by the proposed development.
The County has chosen to use two types of transition on the
land classification map in lieu of the current point system that
,
has been established since completion of the 1981 plan to change a
land classification.designation from rural to transition to permit
development. The higher density transition includes those areas
experiencing rapid growth with the lower density transition,
'
including those areas that are in a state of transition from a
lower intensity of use to a higher intensity of use.
Higher Density Transition'- This transition classification as
reflected on the land classification map includes those areas of
the County that are experiencing rapid growth, are served by
County water, streets and other services, including some package
treatment plants and areas that may be the first priority areas to
be served by sewer. Areas in this classification and as shown on
the land classification map, include the West Onslow Beach Area
,
and Sneads Ferry area which is now -or soon will be served by'a
private sewer system. The Southwest Onslow area and Gum Branch
Road and Highway #258 Corridor is also a rapidly growing area in
,
transition. The US #17 north of Jacksonville and the Piney Green
Road area is also becoming a higher density area with rapid growth
because of the access to Camp Lejuene and Jacksonville. Finally,
the Queen Creek and other land areas West of Swansboro and on each
'
side of NC #24 are considered Higher -Density Transition Areas.
The boundary of these transition.areas may be amended based on
County decisions or future location of sewer lines.
Lower Density Transition - The lower density transition
includes the remaining.portion of the County not designated Higher '
Density Transition, Developed, Rural, or Conservation, and that is
or will be in a "transition" state of development, i.e., going
from a lower intensity to a higher intensity of use and may even- '
tually require urban services in addition to existing County water
services or where the County may wish to extend urban services.
As shown on the land classification map, the lower density transi-
tion is located primarily north of N.C. 24 and east of U.S. 17.
Other areas include the area southwest of Richlands along 258 and
N.C. 24, and along highway and road corridors in the southern
portion of the County not designated rural, conservation, or '
transition on the land classification map.
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' The Developed Classification for Onslow County -includes the
four municipalities of Jacksonville, Swansboro, Holly Ridge and
Richland.
The Rural Classification includes those areas in the County
being used primarily for agriculture or forestry operations with
' little or no development anticipated during the planning period-.
As shown on the land classification map, this includes areas along
the southern edge of the White Oak River and not designated "Con-
servation." The land area south of Hofmann Forest and not desig-
nated, higher or lower transition or conservation. All of the
land area along the southern and western edge of the County not
shown as conservation or lower and higher transition is included
in the rural class.
The Conservation Classification includes the 100 year flood
boundary as defined by the Federal Flood Insurance Program and
applicable building height requirements, Public -Trust Waters,
Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines, ocean hazard areas and
the archaeological site of Permuda Island. As noted on the Land
' Classification Map, conservation areas are shown for general use
only and final determination of location shall be made by the
responsible federal, state or local agency having regulatory
authority. Such determination shall be made based on a field
investigation of any area in question.
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Relationship of Policies and Land Classification
As discussed in the data collection analysis section of the
Land Use Plan, Onslow County is in a transition from what has been
a rural county to a more urban county. Many of the recent devel-
opments for housing and commercial use have been concentrating in
areas such as southwest Onslow, the Piney Green Road area, the Gum
Branch Road area, along 258, and between U.S. 17 and the Intra-
coastal Waterway near Chadwick and Snead's Ferry. Also, the
Queen's Creek area has been experiencing considerable residential
development in recent years, and all of these areas will most
likely continue to grow in population.
As also discussed in earlier sections of the plan, the County
presently provides a County -wide water system throughout the area,
along with fire protection, streets, garbage collection, and other
urban -type services, with the exception of sewer service. How-
ever, as was mentioned earlier, there are several package treat-
ment facilities throughout the County providing sewage treatment.
The County's primary policy is to permit expansion of the
local economy, while being sensitive to the local natural
resources. The County is also concerned that individuals be given
a free choice as to location of housing and shopping, as long as
it does not adversely impact on the environment and meets all
current local, state, and federal regulations. For this reason,
the County has chosen to identify five land classifications, those
being: Higher Density Transition, Lower Density Transition, Devel-
oped, Rural, and Conservation. The conservation areas include the
coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines, public
trust waters, Permuda Island, and the 100-year flood boundary and
Ocean Hazard Areas. The four municipalities of Jacksonville,
Swansboro, Richland, and Holly Ridge are all considered developed
for purposes of the County's Land Use Plan.
The higher density transition, as discussed in the Land Clas-
sification section, is represented by those rapidly growing areas
identified on the existing land use map, which include a portion
of the Swansboro Township area on each side of N.C. 24, the
Snead's Ferry/Chadwick area between U.S. 17 and the Intracoastal
Waterway, southwest Onslow, the area along 258 and along Gum
Branch Road, areas adjacent to U.S. 17 north of Jacksonville, and
the area adjacent to the Piney Green Road area, as shown on the
land classification map. The lower density transition areas
include all those portions of the County not included as a con-
servation, developed, or higher density transition areas or rural
areas. Rural areas are those areas under agricultural production
or forest production.
In summary, the primary policy of County officials is to give
County citizens the opportunity to locate businesses and residen-
tial uses throughout the County as is currently taking place, with
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the understanding that all future development must meet all appli-
cable local, state, or federal regulations, and the land classifi-
cation map and this policy reflects that primary goal.
It shall be the policy of Onslow County to enforce the Federal
Flood Insurance requirements by setting finished floor elevations
of new construction above the 100-year flood level to protect
future development from flood damage as much as possible. In the
event of storm damage, reconstruction would be permitted if the
new construction meets all local, state, and federal regulations.
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Intergovernmental Coordination and Implementation
During the data collection and analysis process, Talbert,
Cox & Associates contacted Richland, Swansboro, and Holly Ridge to
collect information that would impact on-Onslow County. Specific-
ally, we collected information on the extent, availability, and
adequacy of water and sewer systems in those municipalities.
Onslow County and the four municipalities have had and continue to
have working sessions on a monthly basis to discuss joint concerns
and problems, such as water systems, landfill, animal control,
emergency preparedness, and emergency rescue services. This
intergovernmental coordination will continue in the future.
Public Participation
Beginning in November 1985, the Onslow County Planning Board
has had the 1986 Land Use Plan Update on the agenda. Specific-
ally, the Land Use Plan has been on the agenda between November
1985--and May 1986 for open discussion during any of these Planning
Board meetings. In addition to this, the Planning Board has sent
50 notifications to persons on the Planning Board's mailing list
one week before each meeting. Also, each meeting has been covered
by two to four members of the media. In addition to the regular
Planning Board meetings, there have been several open work ses-
sions of the Planning Board to discuss policies and other portions
of the Land Use Plan document. Specific Planning Board meetings
with the Land Use Plan on the agenda include:
November 7, 1985
December 5, 1985
January 9, 1986-
January 27, 1986 (Public Information Meeting)
February 6, 1986
March 6, 1986
April 3, 1986
May 1, 1986 (Draft Handout)
June 19, 1986 (Public Information Meeting - Review of
Draft Plan)
October 9, 1986 (Planning Board Work Session)
February 2, 1987 (County Commissioners Work Session)
February 16, 1987 (Public Hearing)
During the initial public information meeting, a citizen sug-
gested that the Planning Board consider an annual review of the
Land Use Plan Update. After discussion by the Planning Board and
Planning Director, it was determined that this would be one way to
review the implementation of policy statements and would provide a
means of annual review and update of the Land Use Plan document.
Therefore, it will be the policy of the Planning Board and County
Commissioners to conduct an annual review of the Coastal Area
Management Land Use Plan for Onslow County.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
ONSLOW COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
ONSLOW COUNTY CAMA LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
MONDAY JANUARY 27,1986 7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONER'S ROOM, SUMMERSILL BUILDING
The Onslow County Planning Board will conduct a
public information meeting for the purpose of
soliciting suggestions on issues to be considered in
the planning process. The CAMA Land Use Plan -is a
basic planning tool which will influence future growth
and development of the County. All interested per-
sons should plan to attend. For further information
contact the Onslow-County Planning Department at
455.3661.
January 20, 1986. -
Il'1J63I.IC
�QD'9'HC➢i
On June 191h, 1986 at 7:30
p.m. in the Commissioner's
Room of the E.W. Summer.
sill Building, the Onslow
County Planning Board will
hear a presentation of the
Preliminary Draft of the
1986 Land Use Plan Update.
The public is cordially in-
vited to attend.
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210 �_ -..TOPSAIL ISLAND ONSLOW COUNTY
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look.at.:b each :access 4 Th>a faculty dllfers from others shown here In that it Is intended fc-
y, access to the sound aide of Topsail Wand, rather than for ocean z
'Although the ocean is dose by for those family groups with d:
)Ws on the above maps show when public access to the beach exists ~•' v .1v ^ '{- �� ; r, interests. The site is maintained by the N.C. Wildlife Res:
w planned for West Onslow Beach on Topsail island.'
maps all of Topsail within Onslow County, from Ne,q River The recess =alternatives'. Commissioni.ratberthanbyOnsiowCounty.
the upper right to thePenderCountylineatlowerleft t>" _{�i •Q:3E w: S�r}:Ty$�y: .*' rn "1f ''' p� measures approzlrwtely 100 by �00 lee:
.ba d";dey p � Wwmmodate 20-e0 vehicles with trailers. A wide concrete ramp ,s c
nt beach development is not indicated because the base the, �►- �l7.6..
le readily available at the right scale, dates from an earlier era. New fitoyide Mtoot easements to be used as public-aeenses at lmtevali of by a sturdy wooden pier, such that two boats can be launched or recc
oment in progress extends over most of the right third of the beach'.'xtleasteiay600hetalongtheuceaatront : .s, K,� tit c : simultaneously. .:.......
on Map 1. 77u left two-thirds of beam shown on Map Il also h YB4lka of this, developers may combim' eDtD-om be mote loatiaoa"' The slip is day under the ocean end of the N.C. 210 high-rise t-
Vdi. mostly with older structures. A stretch of about five miles of 'lot 9 given brad of land at least as much coeantroot footage as.woW-,WA provides immediate access W deep water leading to the infra:
oetweentbesetwodevel bet�eavallabiefor bea iambythe IMMeasemeerts. #' _:{ Waterway indother sound waters.
aped areas remains essentially undeveloped
soy so. " PfWJidIAg 10•foot easementg wo no public parties was tbe'
follo,red by attlefdevelopd% as Olded m jtap IL: In Tecett.yeus : =
however, the resist txtmty Reach -Access e�ommitta and the camly, 'Park Sites A, B, C ®U C
' lbllc access Board of cum tntsssoDe:: have y ahocri combining beam
access witb parking spas! at larger sitrR Kew development now These three as yet undeveloped oceanfront sites recentiv were a -r
thout parking .D v for ux as combined public parking and beach access facilities, or i
t 1; ¢' been pttks. Moat of the land at site A ad all of It at sites B and C
small arrows give as approximate Indication o1 the number and i Abe doosted to Onslow Canty by Marlow Bostic, • Present owner
Cambltsios=• /�•
as of We smallest existing easements, or pedestrian rights of way, to nee�ds�' etp� sad pu:mlb the sty b he mote sfikitatly devdoperolthe property.
7* samt'woold to Bostic's con
aofrontfmmlhedoaest public mtlnUmetl ird lilesue[d servicsr^ 'contributions here were made partly in connection w^:c
Pub thoroughfare at DaldItbeprovided s , +� *! ski'`;� ' Try: u!� agreanent reamed with the state by which he was granted perniss
-ugh used extensively by beam residents, few of these aaesaes are agreekthebeamroadidand,asnotedinthelowerlefteornerof tap;
h value to the general public because of very limited parting span
de for publk use. Most are an easements no wider than 10 feet They Site A. with ocean frontage measuring 600 feet, extends inland ail•_
'Provided by developers primarily for the use of owners of The site occupies 400 feet of beam front It extends Nand to include the feet to Mason Creek. The site, when developed by the county, Is intent
terfront property to the mar of the same developments. sound aide of N.C. 210, its rear boundary being the shore of Muddy Creek, Provide both ocean access and boating access to sound waters. The pz-
st years, Ousiow Canty has Improved about 20 of these accesses lot will have space for 570 vehicles.
p by about in feet back trod the ocean sides
Site B will have 16 parking spaces, while site C will have 18. Sites ?
Kong narrow elevated ramps o! sal damage
td mmDer, facilitating Parking space, Provided s bate sides of thesisofhighway, well accommodate B when developed, are to have public convenience facilities sin,
e'er the domes auto greatly reducing damage to theca. a total of about 165 cars. The surface of the too lots is of crushed cock.
An attractive elevated wooden pavilion similar to that provided at Beam those now provided at Beam Part 1 or LOf Interest Is the tact that these three facilities will give the pu'
Ib11C access Park No. 1, but larger, Douses lavatories for men women and the combined total of about LOOD feet of choice oceanfront property for
+ : handicapped. it also offers a large sheltered observation deck. Showers, a
drinking fountain and pay phone are provided, as is a ramp to the upper 1, me dreg a stretch T is 1, that from the N.C. es bridge to thrfleee
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j� t level for handicapped persons. Again, an elevated wooden walkway gives 1, measures 3.6 miles This 1,000 feet of public access is about three
th parking that required by county zoning regulations at the rate of one 10-toot z
: • access over the dunes to the beam. every 600 feet
sites marked by the widest arrows are 'examples of the second Negotiations are to progress aimed at enlarging the facility through -
Live. as explained in the shaded box, In whim public parking and a�t>uit>onDfad�ilDna,adlD�ingprop<rty Other forms o access
`c`ua�C00tD1°m Beach Park No. 3 '
h Park No. l ... 1 t t ; .O
'Access3, traditionally apopular place forsurf Rating. was donated to the . to beaches in Onslbw
'site, designated Onslow .. county for public use by developers Marlow Bostic and Roger Page. With a
gna County Public Beam Park No. 1, was the inlet, the property extends inland am Beach access In the county Is by no means limited t0 that shown c
7Wfpot front lacing New River
several properties given to the county by Rose Hill developer average of about 200 feet to River Road. Space for parting of about 60 cars above maps The two ferries and other facilities serving otherwise p:.
F. Bostic. With its facilities constructed and maintained by the Is available on a sand surface, about a third of which is firm enough for Hammock Beach on Bear island accommodate up to 375 visitors da:
the park was opened for public use in May 1984. The parking lot, two -wheel -drive traffic. the height of the three-month summer season, with some would-be v:>
d with crushed rock, can accommodate about 65 vehicles. Oper]wrs of four-wheeldrive vehicles with the proper county permits having to be turned away on peak days. An average of 20,000 people
ugh parking is actually 100 feet inland from the oceanfront the lot 1s can drive out of the strand here and then proceed to wherever they may , the Wand each summer via the state -operated ferries.
ed to the beach by a walkway that includes an elevated wooden wish to go along Topsail Island's nearly 20 miles of ocean shore. Large More than half the population of Onslow County consists of active do
extending across the dune line. numbers of people do this, except from mid May to mid September when retired military people or their dependents who are entitled to visit
!Parking lot, a small but well -designed and attractive pavilion on such traffic is prohibited m N
portion of Onslow Beach Iles Inside Camp Lejeune. Many d
houses lavatories for men, women and the handicapped. Also Surf overwash occurs here from time to time during stormy weather, but regularly without overcrowding those beaches and without competing
d are an outdoor shower, plus a drinking fountain and pay Pb—. this is of no immediate consequence, since no one visits the site then, civilian demand for the use of other beaches. . -
anyway. Consideration Is being given to erecting a piling -supported Public Finally, a growing number of condominiums, cottages, hotels and <
h Park No. 2 . _ _ ., 4i:: o;, 2 convenience faculty here, similar to that now provided at Beach Part No. Pees offer on -the -beach accommodations to property owners as
--• 1, provided the required permit can be obtained from the N.C. Department as to coritless thousands of the general public who can afford the price
faculty, known as orwow County Public Beach Part No, Z 1s of Natural Resources and Community Development. Discussions have been weekend or holiday vacation on the seashore. .
Nally larger than No, 1, and Is a year newer, opened for public use going on between environmental authorities and county officials with a From all the above, it can be seen that, at least for the present, all,
1985. It is on property obtained by Onslow County partly through view to possibly providing a tirmer natural surface over part of the parking who love our beautiful beaches have a wide variety of public accesses
u from developers and property owners, and partly by purchase 10. Consideration also is being given to extending the properly boundaries which to choose, and the supply B generally adequate to meet ci
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IMPROVEMENTS
ONSLOW
HIGHWAY
PROGRAM ONSLOW COUNTY
ROUTE/CITY
I.D. NO.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
SCHEDULE
EST: COST
FY-TYPE WORK -EST. COST
NC
24
R-2010
US 258 NEAR RICHLANDS TO BEULAVILLE. (10.0 MILES). WIDEN
15000
FY89
ROW
1500
EXISTING ROADWAY TO A FOUR LANE SHOULDER SECTION.
FY90
ROW
1500
-
FY91
CONST
6000
FY92
CONST
6000
US
258/NC 24
R-1021
NC III TO NC 24 WEST OF RICHLANDS. (9.3 MILES). WIDEN
7800
PRIOR
YEARS
200
EXISTING ROADWAY TO MULTI -LANE FACILITY.
FY86
ROW
800
FY87
CONST
6800
US
258/NC 24
R-217
SR 1251 TO HC III . (3.9 MILES). WIDEN EXISTING TWO LANE
5549
PRIOR
YEARS
. 713
FACILITY TO FIVE LANE SECTION.
FY86
CONST
4836
JACKSONVILLE
U-2008
NC 24► BELL FORK ROAD TO HOLCOMB BLVD. AT MARINE BASE GATE.
1900
FY88
CONST
1900
(2.7 MILES). ADD AN ADDITIONAL LANE TO THE EXISTING
FACILITY.
JACKSONVILLE
U-2107
US 17 BYPASS . US 17 SOUTH TO NC 24. (7.0 MILES). FIVE LANE 21900
FY95
ROW
1900
CURB AND GUTTER FACILITY ON NEW LOCATION.
POST
YEAR CONST
20000
NC
53
B-1308
SOUTHWEST CREEK. REPLACE BRIDGE NO1 18
225
FY89
CONST
225
NC
172
B-2060
NEW RIVER. REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 17
3600
FY87
CONST
3600
SR
1225
B-2157
BRANCH OF NEW RIVER. REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 49
192
FY91
CONST
192
. SR
1402
B-1310
NEW RIVER. REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 191
940
FY87
CONST
940
SR
1406
B-2158
LITTLE NORTHEAST CREEK. REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 121
327
FY91
CONST
327
SR
1518
B-1309
MILL CREEK. REPLACE BRIDGE NO. 182
205
FY88
CONST
205
US
17
L-2011
NEAR WESTERN BLVD. IN JACKSONVILLE. LANDSCAPING.
a
FY86
CONST
e'
NC
24
L-2012
INTERSECTION OF LEJEUNE BLVD. S NEW BRIDGE ST. (SR 1402)
3
FY86
CONST
3
IN JACKSONVILLE. LANDSCAPING.
SR
1413
Y478
NORTHEAST OF JACKSONVILLE AT CAMP•LEJEUNE 722 904M REVISE
67
FY86
CONST
E'
AUjoTICjWINjjW'ICEjj=

US 17
W1004
US 17 FROM SR 1130 TO SR 1400. NEAR JACKSONVILLE. CONSTRUCT
173
PRIOR
YEARS
93
LEFT -TURN LANES AT 7 MEDIAN CROSSOVERS. CONSTRUCT INSIDE
FY86
PE
6
PAVED SHOULDERS, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SIGNING. INSTALL GUARD
FY86
CONST
74
RAIL AT TWO BOX CULVERTS AND REVISE DRAINAGE ON US 17 EAST
CONSTRUCTION
PENDING
OF SR 1124. LENGTH 1.8 MILES.
US 17
W738
US 17 AND SR 1130, US 17 AND SR 1117. WIDEN US 17 NORTH OF
149
PRIOR
YEARS
24
SR 1117 FOR DUAL LEFT. WIDEN SR I130 AND SR 1117 FOR TWO
FY86
ROW
20
•
LANE APPROACH. REVISE SIGNAL.
FY87
CONST
105
US 17
W767
US 17 FROM SOUTHWEST CREEK TO SOUTH OF VERONA. CONSTRUCT
797
PRIOR
YEARS
53
BYPASS OF VERONA.
FY87
CONST
744
NC 53
W749
NC 53 FROM US 258-NC24 TO SR 1105, WIDEN NC 53 FROM 20 FEET
304
PRIOR
YEARS
40
TO 35 FEET FROM SR 1130 TO US 258-NC 24,OVERLAY WITH MINIMUM
FY86
ROW
5
ASPHALT. AND REMARK AS A THREE LANE SECTION UTILIZING 11 FT.
FY87
CONST
259
LANES WITH 1 FT. PAVED SHOULDERS. CONSTRUCT LEFT TURN LANES
ON NC 53 AT SR 1116. SR 1113-1212 AND OVERLAY WITH MINIMUM
ASPHALT.
SR 1117
W1020
SR 1117 FROM 100 + OR - FEET NORTH OF US 17 TO NC 53 NEAR
75
PRIOR
YEARS
7
JACKSONVILLE. CONSTRUCT TWO -FOOT PAVED SHOULDERS ALONG
FY87
CONST
68
SR 1117 FROM US 17 TO NC 53, CONSTRUCT LEFT -TURN LANE AT
CRITICAL LOCATIONS AND OVERLAY WITH MINIMUM ASPHALT.
(1.10 MILES).
SR 1308
W1023
SR 1308 FROM 0.10 MILE SOUTHEAST OF SR 1905 NORTHWEST TO
715
PRIOR
YEARS
61
SR 1322, LENGTH = 0.90 MILE. CONSTRUCT A THREE LANE SECTION
FY86
ROW
180
FROM 0.10 MILE SOUTHEAST OF SR 1905 NORTHWARD TO SR 1322.
FY86
CONST
474
INSTALL ADDITIONAL REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGNS AND RAISED
PAVEMENT MARKERS.

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ONSLOW COUNTY Graham
County Office E
Office of the 39 Tallman S-
Planning Department Jacksonville, NC 1,
Telephone (919) 455 .
May 13, 1986
MDIORANDUM
TO: Rick G. Leary, County nager
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FROIM: Stephen E. Davenport, Planning Director
A
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SUBJECT: Advanced Population Estimates
Neuse Rlver COG recently provided a copy of Advanced North Carolina
County Population Estimates: July 1, 1985. A copy is attached. These, are
for planning purposes only. The estimates for revenue programs will be>
finished later.
The Onslow County estimate for the date is 124,987 as compared to
112,784 in the April 1980 census.. The actual increase for the County during
the 5-year period was 12,203. This is fifth among the 100 counties in actual
increase following Wake, Mecklenburg, Forsyth, and Cumberland in that order
(and only 221 behind Cumberland).
Onslow County was also one of 15 counties that experienced a double-digit
growth rate (10.8%) during the period. Of the 15 higher growth rate counties,
7 are coastal and 3 are mountain.
In total population Onslow County ranks as 9th behind Mecklenburg, Wake,
Guilford, Cumberland, Forsyth, Gaston, Buncombe and Durham in that order.
In the 1980 census Onslow was loth but has now passed Davidson County by
7801.
SED:srf
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J:.L). Box 1%1'I - 1�T�'�l ��£us£ L'wd. - ._'`1£14• `L�� :n, G2,255hc)
May 7, 1986
M E M 0
TO: County Planning Department
FROM: Thomas M. Combs 'ram
Enclosed is a copy.of the Advanced estimates of the population of
North Carolina counties that were prepared by the Demographic Research
Unit of the Office of State Budget and Management with the aid of the
' U. S. Bureau of the Census. These estimates will be used for planning
purposes only. As in previous years, the provisional estimates, which
will be released in late June, will be certified as the 1985 county
' estimates and used for revenue sharing.
jdh
Enclosure
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' . . . . . . (-T-)Cunniny 1�£v£Cvfim£nt Dzyani=ation fo: �ryion J/" . . . . . . . . .

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Office of State Budget b Management
Management. and Information Services
April 1986
1
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1
1
ADVANCED HSTIMAM OF THE POPULATION OF NORM CAI? LIRA COUNTIES
July 1. 1985 '
This report presents advanced estimates of the population of North Carolir-
counties as of July 1, 1985. These estimates were •prepared by the Demographic
Research Unit of the Office of State Budget and Management with the aid of. the
U. S. Bureau of the Census.' These estimates will be used for planning purposes
only. As in previous years, the provisional estimates, which will be released '
in late June, will be certified as the 1985 county estimates and used for
revenue sharing.
These advanced estimates were computed by adjusting, for each county, the ,
1985 estimate from the Regression (Ratio —Correlation) Method, one of the two
methods used for the provisional estimates, by the --average historical deviatio
(over 1981, 1982. 1983, and 1984) of the provisional estimate from the estimat�
from the Regression (Ratio —Correlation) Method.
In the Regression (Ratio -Correlation) Method, a multiple —regression
equation is used to relate changes in the distribution of a number of differen
data series to changes in the distribution of population among counties. For
both the development of the regression equation and the computation of the
population estimates, the data for all variables are transformed by calculatini
ratios of percentage shares in the later year to corresponding percentage
shares in the earlier year. These transformations cause the resulting
coefficients in the prediction equation to add approximately to 1.0. The
series of data used in the Regression method for North Carolina are Federal
income tax returns (n), school enrollment in grades 1 through 8 M), and
automobile registrations W). The regression equation for North Carolina is
given by -
y-.:-0.019 + 0.296(n) + 0.336(12) ,t,0.385(X3). '
These advanced county estimates were controlled to the provisional State
estimate for North Carolina, which was produced by the U. S. Bureau of the '
Census with the help of some data collected by the Demographic Research Unit.
The 1980 census populations shown for the State and counties reflect
corrections made through March 1986. ,

Advanced North Carolina County Population Estinates: July 1, 1985
(coat.)
County
July 85
April 80
•Difference
estimate
(census)
Number
Z
Johnston
76.518
70,599
--------------
5,919
8.4
Jones
9,600
9,705
-105
-1.1
Lee
40,632
36,718
3,914
10.7
Lenoir
60,211
59,819
392
0.7
Lincoln
45,386
42,372
3,014
7.1
HcDovell
36,303
35,135
1,168
3.3
Macon
23,005
20,178
2,827
14.0
Madison
17,320
160827
493
2.9
Martin
26,270
25,948
322
1.2
Mecklenburg
439,479
404,270
35,209
8.7
Hitcheli
14,570
14,428
142
1.0
Montgomery
24,014
22,469
1,545
6.9
Moore
54,615
50,505
4,110
8.1
Nash
70,969
67,153
••3,816
5.7
Nev Hanover
111,492 -
103,471
8,021
7.8
Northampton
22,195
224
1.0
Onslov
W2.148
112,784
12,203
10.8
Orange
77,055
5,093
6.6
Pamlico
11,134
10,398
736
7.1
Pasquotank
29,232
28,462
770
2.7
Pender
-24,268
22,262
2,006
9.0
Perquimans
10,516
9,486
1,030
10.9
Person
30,276
29,164
-.I,112
-3.8
Pitt
96,314
90,146
6,168
6.8
_
14,182
12,984
1,198
9.2
__.Polk
Randolph
96,589
91,300
5,289
5.8
Richmond
46,562
45,481
1,081
2.4
Robeson
105,707
101,610
4,097
4.0
Rockingham
85,334
83,426
1,908
2.3
Rovan
104,148
99,186
4,962
5.0
Rutherford
57,416
53,787
3,629
6.7
Sampson
50,311'
49,687
624
1.3
Scotland
33,616
32,273
1,343
4.2
Stanly
50,499
48,517
1,982
4.1
Stokes
35,297
33,086
2,211
6.7
Surry
61,034
59,449
1,585
2.7
Swain
10,792
10,283
509
4.9
Transylvania
25,759
23,417
2,342
10.0
Tyrrell
4,194
3,975
219
5.5
Union - -- -
78,055
70,436
•17,619
10.8
Vance
38,350
36;748
1,602
4.4
Wake
353,148
301,429
51,719
17.2
Warren
16,647
16,232
415
2.6
Washington
14,416
14,801
-385
-2.6
Watauga
34,336
31,666
2.670
8.4
WayIIe
99,203
97,054
2,149
2.2
Wilkes
60,591
58,657
1,934
3.3
Wilson
64,112
63,132
980
1.6
Yadkin
29,156
28,439
717
2.5
Yancey
.15,6444
14,934
710
4.8
North Carolina 6,253,951 5,8ti0,4I5 373,536 6.4

. On May 6, voters will choose
between eight Democratic can-
didates for county commissioner. � � /,��
The three top vote -getters will face
Republican candidates in Nov-
ember. There is no Republican Sunday,
primary. Here are the Democrats
views on issues facing the county,
ranging from development to school
construction and county services.
1) If given the authority, what one
change or new idea would you bring
into county government?
David Clement:
I would strive to provide states-
manship in the management of
Ill. ff • I ' t ll hieve
Apri127, 1986
pu c a airs. mtgh we ac Commission
this because I come with e, strings candld a
attached, with ample time, energy �,.-
and dedication to serve the people
with honesty and integrity.
Arthur 3larshall Da vis: '
No extra voting, such as the
school bond and runoff elections. share ideas on issuez
They cost the taxpayers thousands
of dollars that could be used for
schoui reeds.
LarryFitzpatrick:
-1. would institute long-range plan-
ning and set go& &.1.4 priorities to
achieve - those plans instead ' of
reacting to crises (such .'as our
schools funding).
Sybil Gan dv: '
'
I would have the county commis-
sioners agenda published in the
Daily News one week in advance of
'
meetings in order to give the county
citizens time to react to items of
interest and conctj wWpem•
WillieHurrphre _:
Opciaw- County' has a •ice« 4(
Mired persons living in the county.
'.
I believe mar;, of these people
taxpayer. Local governments must
projects but in the past have passed
would volmteer their services as
meet fiscal demands and pressures
responsibility for distributing that
consi.'.ancs, as hands-on workers or
which are placed on them through
money to the school board. Would
i
as supervisors if given the opportu-
-mandates from the state and federal
you be In favor of continuing that
nity. Our county would benefit from"•
government as well as agencies
arrangement or would you like to
their knowledge and save tax
dependent upon the local govern-
see the county commissioners use
,
dollars from their donated time.
ments for support.
more influence in the determination
The Rev. Floyd Jones:
-BertPonsock:
!of bow school construction funds are
My idea would be that all Onslow
The one change or new idea that I
.spent? -
County agencies be required to
would bring into county government
David Clement:
,
submit a deficit statement on
would be more and closer liaison
County commissioners have failed.
spending once each year. The
with other local governments in the
to provide for school construction
statements would be scrutinized by
county. We could share our pro-
deeds, and they have entangled the
the Board of Commissioners ac-
blems and work together for better
'school board in a conspiracy to
cording to its annual budget.
solutions countywide. A greater
`deceive the public. In 1981 and 1982.
CecilBlorton:
common bond would aid future
the school board properly advised
To meet fiscal demands, counties
cooperation.
-the commissioners regarding school
'
need the authority to create new
2) The county commissioners 'are
construction needs, and when the
sources of —revenue in order to
directly responsible. for the level of
commissioners refused to provide,
relieve the burden on the property
funding for school construction
the school board resorted to the
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courts. Then, in some hidden way,
the school board was seduced into
remaining silent from 1993 on,
possibly on the promise of a school
bond issue to solve the mounting
problems. The question is not: How
are school construction funds spent;
but rather: Are the needed funds
provided? m
ArthurMarshall Davis:
I favor having the school board
decide.what needs to be done, and.
then let the county commissioners
have a final say in which projects
have priority. They should go back
to the construction of the basic
schools and stop paying architects
outrageous fees to design school
buildings with so much wasted
space in them. _
Larry Fitzpatrick:
I would like to see the county
commissioners use more influence
in the determination of how school
construction funds are spent by
meeting with the Board of Educa-
tion more frequently and planning
for future needs, since the county
commissioners are ultimately held
responsible by law and their con-
stituents for appropriating those
funds.
Sybil Gandy:
The commissioners should become
directly involved in this area. The
"Board of Commissioners - is an
integral pprt of the legal structure
of public iducation. They are the
tax -levying authority for schools.
_These county officials, who have the
responsibility for schools, should
seek opportunities to meet with the
school board, visit schools and talk
with school administrators about
school problems and plans. 1 believe
that is one of the school board's
problems now — there is not enough
interaction between the school
boards and county commissioners.
Anytime we become part of an
organization we are more willing to
contribute.
Willie Humphrey:
An elected Board of Education "
and the school administration should
retain its responsibility for dis-
tributing funds for schoc; ;•onstruc-
tion projects. It is necessary that
the county commissioners receive
good input from the two groups to
find what is needed and practice
good fiscal management in our
county. -
TheRev Floyd Jones:
I would like to see the county
commissioners be more concerned
about the Onslow County schools'
construction projects. I would en-
courage the county commissioners
to use more influence on how school
funds are spent.
Cecil Morton:
The local Board of Education is an
elected board in its own right, and
that board has the responsibility for
overseeing educational programs in
our county. These elected school
board members should be in a
position to be better informed
regarding school needs than the
county commissioners are. The
county should continue to provide
funding within its capabilities; how- .
ever, the responsibility for estab-
lishing priorities for construction
should remain with the Board of
Education since it is familiar with
problems and has information
available to it to make the priority
determinations based on need.
BertPonsock:
Bad publicity received by the
school board during the recent
school bond campaign has created
doubts concerning their ability to
responsibly distribute money for
school construction. Composition of
the school board may also be
greatly affected by the outcome of
the current campaign. Therefore,
re-evaluation of the county commis-
sioners' position is necessary re-
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• onslow
1
Liam Fitzpatrick:
1 am not in favor of loam$ beyond
he beach, the sound side of Topsail
island and the airport at this tilnt
because the county is too rural. But
to the future, we may have to look
At Zoning lot Industry and large -
last —developing areas.
Sybd Gandy:
Not at this lime. If and when U
ever becamt necessary, there
should be some type of grandather
clause In project Rase who sea
already eslablished.
Winne Hunlpnirey:
Counlywnde zoning is not needed
at the present time, but we should
begin to heck at areas that may need
1011101 soon. Areas around our IOwnt
and the Intracoastal Waterway aft
potential slits for Zoning expansion.
The Rev. FloydJants:
1 believe the county's toning laws
should be scrutinized by the Board
From Page lF of Commissioners and viewed by money comes from county, state c
gardmg the arrangement for Ne Concerned citizens of the county. federal funds.
distribution of funds and the deter• flowever, f believe as the population 61 Whit approach do you think U
minatiuti of funds
d the union and industries grow, zoning may be County should take In ensuring Uu
mnation of school
Respcon voters necessary within an ordetly sewer Services amavaaabletomes
eWildifcan het the count commissioners manner. Present needs and to accommodat
P Y Cecd Alorron: expected powlh!
Mach the right decision. At the present time the Planning David A. Clement:
do The county is presently looking Board is evaluating some areas, For years 1 have oreoosed W
at additional office space. Would including those waterfront areas on County officials confer with has
you be W favor of keepng county the mainland side of the in• officials about forming a consols
offices primarily to downtown tracoastal Waterway, to determine dated sewage district. it make
Jacksonville or would You like to sec the need for zoning. It the Planning good sense. Many military Installa
toe county invest in other locala ls? Board recommends, 1 would consid• tons throughout the country use the
David A. Clement: er some limited toning In these same sewage systems as arc use•
I favor locating public offices and areas 10 protect our estuarine areas. by their civilian communities. Ther.
services so as to achnere cone- 1 am not in favor of countywide why not here? Now that we ar,
mence. and 1 equate convenience to' sonmg at rob lime, but limited beginning to talk about inlegratloi
consoluattoo of related activities swung in some areas may be of Marine Corps base militar
and ease of scceu, ilenewat of the desirable for the protection of 'Children into the county schools
downtown, area tat only would existing property owners from tin• why rot talk also about lnlegrauot
remove an eyesore, but also would desirable development and to ensure olcivafan and maitarysewage.
permit a convenient complex of !fiat future development is consis• ArlhurAlarSWDavrt:
county offices. kill with existing growth patterns. • Good sewer systems are a bealtl
Arthur Marshall Diva led iPansoct: aecessfty. We do rat have a ehoici
Keep the county offices all In Eventual daunt xonin could Ir this matter. At the rate *III
downtown Jacksonville av and add on help determine thedfuture growth communities are growing, we nea
lo venal we already have. Why spend more sewer connecttons to take cart ca
taxpayers dollars to buy other pattern m this area. Cautious of this A study of what
locations and into have to pay planning Processes must be followed Kish and growth.
of need I:
county employees for salts travel slier�made to that careful and detailed studies necessary to ensure an adequate
expense. Proper sec cre issewers steminour
LarryPitrpatnck: accomplished. This could create ycounty.
Larry
I am in favor of keeping the greater stability in planning and
county office complex in the growth development. We must have a countywide sewer
downtown area as Mot aspropertySi The Idea of workfare — making system to develop our fast-growing
g i certain social services clients work county properly and to protect
locatlo available.
ion. and It al a convenient nl At public-service jobs to earn water quality. We already have
enormous
and we already have an asl am _ b �i�g some septic lank problems, and some land
enormous investment tax fi the Sum- Consideration in Onslow County. Do does not 'perk.' We must stars
mersnll Bmlding, tax office building, have dry reseervationa about planning now by looking at the
County manager's office and the IDIs , small sewer plants raw operating ir.
pending eap.asail Of the YhenU's Vivid rproposal?
ant: the county, consider the high grower.
Department It nothing else, work builds areas that need sewer raw, and plan
I belOilieve
eve it character. The concept of taming for funding a system lot will not
i beneve it would De irresponsible an income is a better idea for all put an undue financial burden on
to move the county offices away involved than is the concept of taxpayers or users.
from downtown Jacksonville. Gov welfare. There is some job suitable Sy011Cindy:
ernment offices need to be grouped for almost everyone. Let's trod some Perhaps we will have to apply thetogether AS we expand the county tart work lot ay who can wort and same method used in supplying
complex. it would also help blur out make workfare workable. water, by serving the most populous
the aauseafing blight of adult ArthurAfarshall Dans: areas first and then moving on to
businesses around our law-makml i do not have any reservations lad Populous areas as tfnanees
Ladies about workfare. I feel a hmnsi da f
goner ' become available. Perhaps reguir•
Collie yr work never nun Anyone and our ing larger developers to install
County government mould be future generations need the role private systems with the on.
genitally located whenever poni0le. model of a working parent. derstandmg that when the county
Only when the cost of additional tarryFutparrick: becomes luuncially able it will
office space inOuwnawn Jackson. I have reservations about assume responsibility for the opera -
rate becomes prohlbltiva should the workfare until I know more shout: tion of the Want.
county invest in other iocatana. Who would De required to work? i<inieHumphny. I
TheFor m FlpldJomt: The county should take the same-
For many years the county How woad they be supervised!
> N'oWd this stack another layer of approach with sewer service at,
government has used the downtown was taken wash countywidide water.
art& In Jackson lie as a center county government on top of what The impetus for developing a
place for the count aril. 1 would be we already have? Above all, would
Y lie cost outweigh the savings W the countywide sewer system should
m favor of seeping me county office .1 syer, come from the County, but it shouts
a the downtown area of Jackson- S,�o+IGandy: be paid for by user fees rather than
vale gs Wind u be a spot and build. This b a very constructive idea. It lac dollars. Sewer service should
InCerdMortojoearauaDlt., - not oNy helps our county fwn. begin m high -development areas
Cad.11orfun' rally, but it also helps the person around our waterways and in other
A more efficient level of opera• who is working gam a feeling of high -development areas tat served
[Ions could be actuated it all self-worth. it may also open up an by town sewer systems.
coonly-reated agencies sere in one avenue for employment. if an The Rev. Floyd Jones:
central location There are many ablebodled person refuses to work. The approach of getting input
demand; being made on the county lheY+dDentusedatsbtance. from residentsresidentsof Onslow County,
for mmodmg additional Spice ell noul
WillieHumphrry. which was used in developing a
accommodate court -related loot• Workfare should have been im. water system, could be copied in
tans, and the amount of available plemented many years ago. Social developing A sewer system.
ftsoumts wtu eventuaily determine hen,wy clients that are physically CerUAtorrod:
the future locatlaiof eourty offices. and mentally able to work should be The county recently authorized an
Bell
PresentPOASOCA: eon given the opportunity to cam their engineering firm to undertake a
gestao le the payment. The jobs they perform kasfoWly study regarding tour,
downtown area lends to favor the Should 4velop led yelps that can be tywide sewer. This study will assess
Investment In Other ocatons for used in the private Bator whe0ever the areas Nat are in Rail critical
additional Cities space. However, possible need of sewer services, and the
the efficient operatnn of eotmly Miller. FTOyclJones: study will also present alumahvts
government must be the primary Any rcnpeent of social servitea to addressing these ateds in
toner¢ It the revitalization plao is ph
ysically hysically able should be particular areas. Construction of
Could provide the space sod tin• sewer facilities is expensive, and 1
firm were work to do W supple
prove traffic, then the downtown mein the expense of parr will need the information aralaDle
fie gutern
area would Demore avOraWe. MCN from this study to make any
of Shoidd Int eou0ty exgM Sonia[ CecitAlarton. decisions shout providing sewer
beyond Me bescls and lbs atrpor? H 1 would favor this program U It services to areas of the county
you favor such an expaoab4 how were Cost-effective to that It would where +need ezUuL
far would you carry lt? save more dollars than would be Berl Pkvuotk..
David A. Clement expended in program admuustrs- IV present county commissioners
Zoning is intended to protect the lap. There may be some question as have Ordered a feasibility study into
values That a neighborhood holds to whether or not sufficient private the county water and sewer systems
rear; yet, coning may be changed sector jobs exist to employ the and their Incorporation with or
when the neighborhood favors number of public assistance recipi-. Complemenrafion of other local
change. Furthermore, toning rots necessary to reduce welfare Vvemment systems. Pending the
permits a neighborhood to have Cott% and result in reduced expew "Come of the study, speculation of
some Lan",
over Its over de"I. dituces it* needs and accommodations for
opment. If Intelligently conceived fledPmw,,: expected future growth would be
acid InteWgently aDDhed 1 lsvee My reservations about workfare: Impractical.countYwidetwangflow. Don't spend a dollar to save a ?I Over the pert decade, Otulow
ArthurAfarshauDavis: alCkel.' When the coat of the 5MONSLAW.61P
Zonin$ Is for the protection of Program exceeds the assurance
properly lights and values. {love saved, It b unwise to adopt the
not given toning limits a lot of program regardless of whether the
at lots lure 1 do feel
each Zoning regulation should be
examined slid studied very
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centers and recreational
TAe Rev. Floyd Jones:
1 Dehere the lowly commission-
rs should make some plan for the
uture dealing with the elderly
pulation. 1 believe the commts-
loners should study the economy of
e county, and communicate the
derly's needs with various county
genies such as hospital staff and
medical doctors, and with the slate
d federal government.
Ceed.11orton:
The county Is aware of the
nlicipated growth rate In Its
derly population and a task force
as been appointed to study the
rs Of the elderly. Out elderly
alion will require housing and
ices and the task force Is
prted of people who have some
ruse in this area. The task
will Identify specific deeds
-which might require attention.
Bert Pahiock:
There Is a task force presently
formed to determine the future
needs of our expanding elderly
population. Although we should
encourage local housing industries
io help At present With the shortage
H housing. further plans may rest
,heavily on the reports of the task
orce. 1 would also encourage local
volunteer organizations to help
repair the present lousing occupied
by the elderly.
D Would you favor spending any
county If the
battle over ey or legal sp wemilualry'sproposal
to expand Into Southwestern Orislow
Cattily reaches the Court? It no
money Should be used, what role
would you favor for the county?
David A. Cement:
I would avoid unpromising en-
leavors. While I sympathize deeply
vith thou affected. i would plate
aramount effort in negotiating the
rest possible outcome for Vase who
ire displaced such as the movement
1 their house and cemetery to a
dace of their choice provided by the
Arthurkfarshall Davis:
I believe a polling of the people
oho will be affected Should be
undertaken first and then to what
extent the expansion will add to the
county or what losses it wed to
before we start spending money on
a legal battle.
LarryFuzpatrlck:
I am in favor of financing the
impact study to see whit effect this
expansion will have. The course 1
think we should lake to prevent M
expansion is for the citizens to band
together aM get our elected AM
appointed officials (local, state and
federal) to work with us.
Sybd Gandy:
No. Legally It is a winless
situation. The commissioners have
taken the right gland by uniting and
letting those In Washington know
they oppose this proposal, pointing
out this tax base they have ome
before taken from Onslow. Con-
certed lobbying and an in ensive
letter -writing campaign may divert
this action.
Millienumphrey:
Spending county money in a legal
battle against the base expansion
would be lruiuess. There have been
several good alternatives to the base
expansion Into southwestern Onslow
ou'y. Otllaing ISM in Ifolmano
ores' or Croatn NStronal Forest b
alternative. Another alternative
roposed is the construction of
our lane
road o present mute
aeailies in Fort Bragg. This roes
would benefit the military and
civulan population. We must present
a unified front to lobby Washington
expressing our concerns on the base
expansion.
The Rev. Floyd Jones:
I would not favor Onslow County
spending .the taxpayers' money for
legal costs to battle the MWtary's
proposal. However, I would favor
setting aside a minimal amount to
Support ■ committee that Is looking
into this matter for the interests of
concerned land owners.
CecilAlorton:
At me present time I do not fed
Out It Is necessary for the county to
expend any money for legal fees.
The county has assumed an active
role In opposing the takeover of land
through condemnation procedures
by adopting a resolution and by
communicating its feelings to mul-
lary officials and our federal
representatives. We have asked the
congressman's assistance in on -
taming federal funding for a study
to evaluate the impact of this
proposed expansion on both the
people and the property which
might be affected.
BertPonsock:
By the time the battle over the
multary's proposal to expand into
Southwestern Onslow County
reaches the Courts, It will be too late
to spend county money for legal
Costs. The time for action is Dow.
Alternate training areas must be
found In the planning stage.
9) The county bas assumed a.
stance of eDoounging mole high
density development an oceanfront
land at the beach and Inc density
0o the sound side. How do you led
the beach Would be deveopW?
David A. Clement:
To safeguard seafood nursery
areas where there is an important
round, 1 would encourage develop.
ment on the ocean from. But where
there are no large nursery areas, 1
would encourage development away
from the beach so that the public
might continue to enjoy a view of
the ocean.
A rth ur Alarshall Da vis:
I believe that we should put a hall
to the development. God almighty
made the beaches for everyone's
enjoyment, not Just for those with
more money. If It keeps on at the
present rate, our children will not be
able o get on the beach.
Larry£itzpatrick:
I led the beach and the sound side
Would be developed in accordance
with the county's land -use plan, the
Coastal Area Management Act on
density and the Environmental
management Commission's
guidelines for protecting water
quality and natural resources,
making sure there arc plenty of
public beach ateesses, restrooms
and parking facilities,
SyblICLody:
That Is probably the best plan
shoe the sound side is more fragile.
If I understand the guidelines, for
every unit built a developer must
donate a certain portion of like land
o the county. I would rather have
land donated on the ocean front than
the sound side.
Willie Rr bhphrey:
I believe beach development
should be provided in a manner that
will ensure no damage o the fragile
environment around the beach and
provide public puking and access o
the beach. 1 believe our present
a toning and environmental acts are
from that development will Improve
our economy and increase our tax
base so we can provide our citizens
with the necessary county services
at minimum cost.
The Rev, Floyd Jones:
I believe our county government
should have made some provisions
In the past at the beach to provide
for recreation and puking space
along with development. I believe
the county government could re-
serve a larger area for recreation
and parking.
CecBAlorton:
Property owhars Should have the
right to develop their property
within allowable guidelines. Higher
density development on the ocean
front is more desirable than higher
density on the sound side because it _
affords greater protection of fragile
estuarine areas. These recommen.
dations regulating the location of
blow density deveopment have
been made by the Planning Board,
and I led that existing regulations
are sufficient to prohibit extreme
high density development from
taking place on either the ocean
front or the sound side areas of the
beach.
Bert Pohsock:
Development is Inevitable; their
fore, the encouragement of high
density development on the ocean
front at the beach and less density
on the sound side seems to be a
reasonable stance. However. this
Should be slowly accomplished and
only after careful and considerable
evaluation of the environmental
Impact on the area.
10) The county sehoots recelved
about I= 000 this past year to
federal revenue sharing money.
With the Impending loss of revenue
ahuing, would you favor toeeeastng
the a0ocatlon to county, Schools for
capita Improvements?
David A. Cement:
Yes. The county should never
borrow money for expenses that can
be anticipated. Sine school con-
struction and maintenance can be
clearly anticipated, the county
should establish a school capital
reserve fund into which annually is
placed substantial sums of money to
pay for future capital improvements
as they are needed.
ArthurAfarshall Davis:
Yes, I would favor increasing the
allocation. Our children and grand-
children need good sound basic
stools for better education.
LarryPitzpalnek:
With a legislature -approved
halftent sales lax for five years
targeted for new construction, and
with $11 million 110 percent of
current sales tar) plus 11129,000
Impact aid for maintaining teacher
supplements as well as repairing
and renovating current facldms. 14
five years our problems could be
solved
Sybil curly:
Yes. WIVI the Increase of 000
Students per year, our finariees
should be geared toward facilities.
The schools are very crowded at the
present and with the county growing
as It Is. 1 see no signs of the school
population decreasing in the future.
M alle Rumphrey:
Capital Improvement lot our
sehaols- must be met regardless of
where the money comes from. but
we must make sure we are spending
our has dollars wisely and with good
planning for the future. We must
provide good schools for future
generations. I believe that with a
See ONSLOW, 7F

�I DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
i WILMINGTON DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
i August 12, 1986
1% PEPLr PEFEP *O
Regulatory Branch
P
Mr. Haskell Rhett
Division of Coastal Management ,
N.C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
7225 Wrightsville Avenue 0
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Dear Mr. Rhett:
The Corps of Engineers is mandated by the Clean Water Act
under Section 404 to regulate the discharge of dredged and fill
materials into wetlands, many of which occur in the twenty coastal
,
counties. Within these counties, any permit issued by the Corps
requires a consistency determination by the State stating that the
proposed permitted activity is consistent with local land use
plans.
,
This brings us to our area of concern. At present, the local
land use plans do not identify wetlands. Wetland values which
,
have received national attention and recognition have apparently
only minimal importance at the local level.
,attained
The construction problems that are induced by wetland
characteristics (specifically hydric soils and poor drainage)
would appear to justify identification of these areas in local
land use plans to identify those areas where development would
require special measures. At the same time, identification of the
wetlands would alert potential developers and the.buying public
that Federal and State permission is required for certain
activities.
We believe that a lot of confusion could be eliminated if
discussion, and mapping of wetlands were included in the land use
plans. We would like to suggest several methods that could be
used to accomplish this goal.
a. The Coastal Resources Commission could designate wetlands
as an Area of Environmental Concern. This not only would assist

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the States role in making a consistency determination of a Corps
permit, but would allow the State to require a CAMA permit for the
action.
b. Designate wetlands as conservation areas under the present
classification scheme and map accordingly. Local definitions of
conservation areas would dictate what level of development would
occur in these areas, but the classification would "flag" wetlands
as areas where activities may require permits.
c. Create a special classification category called wetlands.
The local governments would have the flexibility to specify the
degree of local control over these areas, but the areas would be
identified as potentially regulated by the Corps of Engineers.
It should be pointed out that all wetlands are not regulated
by the Corps. The Corps regulates only those wetlands that it has
determined to be responsible for under Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act. Although we do not have a map of Section 404 wetlands,
we believe that a very acceptable product for the purposes of
local land use plans can be obtained from the National Wetland
Inventory program (NWI). The NWI effort in North Carolina is
being conducted by Mr. Steve Leonard, Division of Soil and Water
Conservation. The NWI mapping is relatively economical and quick.
The NWI classification is broader and more encompassing than the
Corps jurisdiction. Nevertheless, the NWI mapping would identify
for planners, developers, and perspective buyers those areas that
are valuable for natural resources, those areas that would likely
pose development problems, and those areas that may require
permits.
Thank you for allowing this opportunity to relate our concerns
with you. We would be glad to meet with you and local government
officials to discuss this in greater detail.
Sincerely,
al� Zltl, - - / �� �
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. Joseph A. Uravitch
Regional Manager
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource
Management
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW.
Washington, D.C. 20235
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CO%^IUNITY ISSUES/POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
-`Growth o� Onslow County R
I..w_..ISSUE r_._...
Onslow County's growth has caused some problems but has also created I
many benefits. The booming economy of the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's slowed
somewhat in the 1970's. This trend will probably continue throughout the I
next decade. Much of the county's growth will continue to be in the vicinity
of the City of Jacksonville while some`scattered rural and community
development will be. evident.' The new County Water System may encourage
development in some portions of the county outside Jacksonville's "sphere
of influence". West Unslow Beach will grow by leaps and bounds barring
problems associated with hurricanes. Beach erosion at this point in time
is minimal. ,
According to the Land Use Plan questionnaire, residents desire a
moderate amount of growth that can be handled properly while preserving
the existing character of rural areas. Successful promotion of industry
in the vicinity of our communities and the airport should generate some
xowth.
Policies include:
1. Allowing development to occur in an orderly manner.
?. Permit intense development in those areas which are served or
will be served with urban services.
Means for implementinr.2olicies Include: _
1. Establish a Land Use Plan by which development proposals may be
reviewed for consistency.
?. Conform to the State's Balanced Growth Policv.
3. Conform to all land use ordinances enforced'by Onslow County.
Primary responsibility will tie with the Board of County Commissioners, the
Planning Board, the Countv lfanaw, and' the County Planning Director.
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IiF'rs;_ISSUE"- Resource Pro tec[ion�,
A. Ocean dunes and beaches E. Estuarine shoreline
B. Coastal wetlands F. Other hazardous, fragile or historic
C. Estuarine waters areas.
D. Public trust waters G. Off -road vehicles
Suitable Uses
A. L0L2aif'-dun6Vand beaches - Uses shall be compatible with CAMA regulations
:erve Dune System and policies. Highest priority given to preserving the dune system
In Need and preserving access to the beach strand. Onslow County Subdivision
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Regulations require a 10 ft. pedestrian access for every 600 ft. of
ocean -front subdivision. Second priority is given to uses which comply
.erve Access to with all local, state and federal laws. Depending on the site and
.h surrounding land uses, possible uses could include residential, commercial,
— public, semi-public or recreational uses.
B. :Coastal -wetlands - Uses shall be compatible with CAMA regulations and
erve Coastal
ands policies. Highest priority shall be given to preserving coastal wetlands.
Second priority shall be given to those activities which require water
access and cannot function elsewhere, or agricultural areas.
_ C. =Es*tua;`ine'wat_ers. - Uses shall be compatible with CAMA regulations and
policies. Conservation of these waters and its components is very
important. Uses shall be allowed which require water access or which
cannot function elsewhere such as channels, erosion control structure,
navigational channels, docks, marinas, piers, wharfs, pilings or bridges.
D. ic'`trtlsf wafers - Uses shall be compatible with CAMA regulations and
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toying
r Qualittyy policies. Permitted uses shall not hinder access or cause biological
or physical damage to the estuary. These uses include navigational
X channels, drainage ditches, erasion control structures, piers, wharfs,
marinas, and bridges. Uses should he monitored to insure that navigation
will not be hindered, erosion will not be perpetuated,
and
water quality
will not be damaged.
E. LEstuarine•shore� line.- A strip of land 75 feet wide from
mean
high water
inland. .Uses shall be compatible with CAMA regulations
anc
policies.
Future development should be compatible with the nature
and
the values
of the estuarine system. Permitted uses should consist
of
recreational
uses and low density residential and commercial uses which
will not greativ
increase run-off into an estuary.

F.
Other"hazardous, fragile or historic areas- Builders and home-buversi
should be aware that the New River Inlet has historically moved north
Need Regulations for
Protection of Dunes
and south for several thousand feet from its present location. The
& Maritime Forests
inlet is presently moving southerly and could endanger structures
In Need
adjacent to it in the future. All uses in the inlet hazard area, as ,
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defined by the Coastal Resources Commission, shall comply with all
X
CAMA regulations and policies. In 1979 the Onslow County Planning
Board, considering maritime forests and dunes outside AEC's as a
unique resource, drew up regulations to protect them. These regulati
were never approved. According to the Onslow County Archeological
Review of Archeo-
Assessment conducted in part of Onslow County in 1979, many portions of
logical Sites a part
of Subdivision review
the county have archeological significance. Most of the sites are
process
located along the White Oak River and at (lest Onslow Beach. Lands
X _
known to have archeological significance will be reviewed prior to ani
development. The N. C. Division of Archives and History will be
notified and also given an opportunity to review the sites. This rev
is allowed through the Onslow Countv Subdivision Regulations, Article
IX, Section 3.04.
Portions of Onslow County around Albert J. Ellis Airport are subject J
high noise levels and potential airplane accidents. A Land Use and
Noise Analysis 1s presently being conducted to determine where problem
areas are and what can be done to either alleviate them or to keep their;
from multiplying. Recommendations made in this study should be consid'
to preserve the safety and property of nearby residents.
Off -Road Vehicle G-
Off -road'- ehicleb - Off -road vehicles are presently regulated by the
,
Regulations Need
county at West Onslow Beach. From May 15 to September 10 of each year
Improvements
no vehicles are allowed on the beach strand or dunes. Only four-wheel
X —
drive vehicles (with 2 minor exceptions) are allowed on the beach strap
during other periods. Strick regulations are enforced as to crossover
and legal driving areas.
`leans
of protecting AEI's and other •;t:nsitive areas while insuring public a�
Implementation methods for protectin:,..AE•C'-: and other sensitive areas while
insuring public access;
,
X 1.
Support the work of the work of the North Carolina Office of ':uastal
41anagement and the local CAMA P(.rmi t Officer.
2
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Support the evaluation and permitting of activities in environmentally
sensitive areas by the 11. S. Armv Corns of Engineers and N. C. Division

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of Marine Fisheries.
3.
Continue to enforce health regulations relevant to septic tank placement.
4.
Protect environmentally sensitive areas by locating new development in
—
accordance with the CAMA Land Use Plan.
S.
Seek grants to study and evaluate our natural resources.
6.
Seek the purchase or donation of oceanfront and other beach property
1 +
to provide public access to the Atlantic Ocean and sufficient parking
areas. Fencing and crosswalks should be installed to protect the
June system.
7.
Adopt a Flood Hazard Ordinance after the county has been.officially
—
X
mapped for flood prone areas.
—
X 8.
Support the construction of central facilities where septic tank
effluent is a contributor to water pollution and shellfish closings.
_
X 9.
Build permanent vehicle crossovers from the highway to the beach strand.
_
10.
Continue to enforce the ordinance regulating vehicular traffic on the
beach strand.
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11.
Continue to require the donation of easements for public access in beach
subdivisions as provided in the Onslow County Subdivisions Regulations
or the donation of an least an equivalent amount of oceanfront property.
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III.*' ,' UE � ,r .e ource Production and Management
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Cnslow County has a number of resources which are very productive and
should be protected. They include:
A. Productive agricultural lands.
B. Commercial forest lands.
C. Mineral production areas.
D. Commercial and recreational fishing.
A. Productive agrieult'ural lands - If growth continues to occur under presen
laws and policies, there is a greater possibility of converting productivi
agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. Three options exist: (1) to stop growth, which is totally undesirable; (2) promote growth anywhere
which is equally undesirable; or '(3) develop Cnslow County with sensitivity
to what is already here and at a rate our resources can handle while
preserving our agricultural land.
Policies include:
1. Encouraging the use of productive agricultural lands for agriculture.
?. Assessing land constraints prior to changing land from agricultural i
uses. ■
3. Encouraging the passage of bills in the General Assembly which would
preserve productive agricultural land.
4. Encouraging farm programs which will keep good land.in cultivation.
5. Encourage federal procurement authorities at Camp Lejeune to purchase
more local agricultural products for use on the Base.
In
Yes No Process ToeaMeans of implementation:
X 1. Use the Soil Conservation Service soil survey in evaluation proposed
developments. i
X 2. Have farmers sign tax agreements for keening property valuations
lower in exchange for keeping their land in agriculture.
X 3. Work with the Agricultural Extension Service and other agricultural
related organizations to improve awareness of the necessity of
preserving productive land.
B. Commercial forest lands - Commercial forest lands comprise over three-fourt
of the land area in Cnslow County. Much of this land is owned by; timber
companies while private individuals, the L. S. government and the State own
the rest. This resource is not only important to Cnslow County but to the
entire southeastern portion of the State. Many incomes are derived through
Forest products. However, due to nature's delicate

balance, our forest resources should not he abused.
Policies include:
1. Encourage reforestation of harvested timber land.
2. Encourage land -owners to work with agencies (N. C. Forest Service, etc.)
that will hely them protect and market their timber.
3. Encourage landowners to protect fragile areas adjacent to their timber
In Need land (marsh, estuaries, etc.).
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Means of implementation:
1. -Landowners are eligible for free seedlings through the local ASCS office.
- 2. Asa; landowners to contact the N. C. Forest Service before burning of
any type.
3. Ask landowners to check into proper harvesting techniques and reforest-
ation methods before cutting timber.
4. Ask landowners to leave a natural barrier around streams when cutting
timber in an effort to cut down on pollution and siltation.
C. :'Mfneral Production Areas - Mineral resources in Onlsow County are minimal.
Only stone is being mined in the Belgrade community adjacent to the
White Oak River. However, large peat bogs are located in several portions
1 of the county and may be a source for future energy demands.
Policies include:
deposits found
1.
Support the development of mineral in the future.
2.
Insure that developing mineral resources does not harm our economv or
our water and air quality. _
3.
Requesting consultation in the review process before peat mining is allowed.
4.
Peat mining should be done in such a manner as to protect estuarine water
quality.
5.
Support the conversion of peat to methanol near the mining site to protect
our highways and attract more industry.
Means of Imvlementation:
X
1.
Seek rants to fund the evaluation of developing our mineral resources
g P b
such as peat.
2.
Support the preparation of environmental impact statements for projects
3.
like peat mining.
Work the State in reviewing;
with pear mining proposals.

In NeedD•
�ptsie, g�,�f�*n;�.y�+...«y....,.-n+y,�cswr �
-Co=ercia - aad.RecreationZ Fishing I The fishing industry .has always�
Yes No Process To Do
been
important to Onslow County and is continuing to prow. :However,
_X_ _
siltation,
fresh water intrusion and shallow channels are causing
problems
which must be alleviated.
Policies include:
'
1.
Support the expansion of commercial and recreational fishing and
shellfish.
2.
Improve access to ports through widening and deepening channels.
3.
Support efforts to limit fresh water intrusion into salt waters.
4.
Support efforts to cut down on the siltation and pollution of oul
salt water estuaries.
5.
Support efforts to expand markets for local seafood.
6.
Support efforts to determine the problems of the White Oak River
a
resolve them.
'.
Encourage federal procurement authorities at Camp Lejeune to purcn
more local, fresh seafood for use on the Base.
Means of implementation:
X _
1.
Have the Economic Development Commission seek to have seafood
processing industries locate in Onslow County or to find seafood
processing industries that will handle more of the local catch.
X _
?.
Seek funding from state and federal agencies that can provide fuj
for dredging channels into the New River and White Oak River for,
better boat access.
I
:3.
Evaluate all ciiannelization projects that can cause water quality
problems in our estuaries.
1
X _
4,
Seek funds to build an artificial fishing reef off the coast.
X
5.
Seek funding to evaluate the effects of the 11. C. 24 bridge-causel
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and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the White'Oak River.
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6.
Seek funding to implement the recommendations of the "White Oak
—
River Study.
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IV.'�ISSUE = _Economic and Community Development
A. Residential E. Energy Resources
B. Commerical F. Commitments to state and federal program.
C. Industrial G. Redevelopment of older areas
D. Public facilities F. Channel maintenance and beach nourish men
A. fljisi'deritiah'--Presently only 11% of Onslow County's housing stock is
substandard, a very low figure compared to other counties in eastern
North Carolina. Occupancy rates of available housinc; are very high.
[f present rates continue, more than 2,600 new housing units must be
-built by 1990 to keep up with growth. Look for mobile homes to increase
tin Popularity as conventional single-family homes increase in price.
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Policies include:
1. Encourage the development of various housing types (such as mobile
home parks, planned unit developments, apartments, conventional
single-family homes, etc.) in the proper location.
2. Support efforts to improve the quality of living in Onslow County.
3. Support local communities in their efforts to be served by water
and sewer facilities.
4. Encourage residential development to occur near municipalities
or communities.
5. Help communities with their water and sewer problems.
Means of implementation:
1. Continue to enforce county -wide Subdivision Regulations.
2. Continue to enforce the State Building Code and CAMA Regulations.
3. Enforce the Onslow County'?nning Ordinance where residents.fPel
it is necessary to preserve their rights.
4. Educate county residents about the benefits of zoning.
5. Continue to seek funds such as Community Development Block Grants
to improve housing and public services.
6. Continue to support the County Water System.
?. Continue to support health and sanitation regulations.
8. Continue to support the housing rehabilitation efforts of the
Dept. of Social Services, R(-gLon P and other qualified agencies.

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B.
Need
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X
9. Seek funding for community facilities thro
ugh EPA, Farmers Home
Administration, HUD, etc. I
Commercial'development,�n Onslow County is increasing as shown by the
construction of a new mall this year on Western Boulevard. This new
development is needed to serve existing and future residents.
Policies include:
1.
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2.
X
3.
— —
4.
X
S.
Commercial development should. -,be clustered around intersections
and not stripped along major highways.
Commercial development should be compatible with its surrounding
and not encroach on residential areas.
Onslow County should work to recruit new businesses.
Regulate the location and density of adult businesses. '
Promote tourism throughout the county.
Implementation methods:
1. Enforce the Onslow County Zoning Qrdinance where it is deemed
i
necessary by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Encourage businesses to locate at intersections.
C. Industrial = The to diversify is Not
need our economy paramount. onl
would new industry provide more, better paying jobs, but it would add
to the county's tax base, spur home building, generate more retail
sales and many other benefits. When seeking industry, however, we
should seek quality and not quantity. We should also seek industry
t
will not waste or pollute our natural resources. -
Policies include:
1. Encouraging industries that will be compatible with the surroundl
communities, and will comply with state and federal standards.
2. Supporting public facilities extentions as inducement for locati
industry in Onslow Countv.
3. Evaluating the impact of new industry tin the county's resources.
4. Seeking military discharges with proper training to work for loci
industries.

'
industries f workers a t new
5. Working with local u in the training o or rs t he
1
Skills Center at Coastal Carolina Community College.
?leans of implementation:
1. Develop an evaluation riterin in cooperation with the Economic Develop-
ment Commission for new industry (see Environmental Effects of Potential
Development Activities in Coastal Onslow Countv).
X
2. Continue supporting the Economic Development Commission.
3. help local communities with their planning and financing of community
L
facilities.
X
4. Coordinate the efforts of the Onslow County Planning Department. Y. 0. C.
and the Economic Development Commission in locatinc industrial sites.
Onslow County is awaiting the results of the CEIP study being done by the
S. C. Office of Coastal Management before dealing with policies related to
outer continental shelf pipeline landfalls and corridors or off -shore coal
facilities.
D. ,'Public ­facilities - The questionnaire which is a part of this land use
r... .. ......a.. . ..
plan gives some indication as to the types of services and facilities
requested by the citizens of Onslow County.
?olicies include:
1. Developing services and facilities in coordination with expected growth.
^. Locating services and facilities where they may best serve the county's
noaulation.
3. Seeking funds from various sources to provide public facilities for
count-, residents.
?leans of implementation:
_1. Prepare and distribute a citizen survey periodically to determine levels
of need..
2. address the following needs as recorded through the Citizens Land
Plan Questionnaire.
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a. Maintain mosquito control and drainage by air spraying and ditching
in areas where stagnantwater stands. Coordination with State
regulations in necessary.
h. Continue to improve county recreation facilities and beach access
for the public by developing :a ?Laster Park Plan for

the county and by purchasing or receiving donations of land at ,
West Onslow Beach. Continue to require pedestrian easements as
required by the County Subdivision Regulations. Funding: County i
taxes and the National Park Service.
X _ C. Promote the improvement of our transportation systems in order to
foster economic development. Promote the widening of U. S. li,
Promote connection N. C. 24, and U. S. 258, paving secondary and primary roads, bridge
of I-40 to beach improvements, improved channelization of the New River and_Z:Thite Oak
area
River, and continued operation of all railroad lines in the county.
Funds: Dept. of Transportation, U. S-. Army Corps of Engineers,
Sea Grant program.
X •+ Schools - Improve the quality of schools by updating classrooms ,
facilities, cutting teacher/student ratios and building other 'facilities
deemed necessary by the Board of Education when funds permit. Funding:
State of North Carolina, U. S. Government, county taxes, county.bond
referendum.
X e. Public transit —Public transit is being offered to a number of needy
residents by OUTS (Onslow United Transit System), a combined effort
of the Dept. of Social Services and several other human service agencies
Additional public transit is provided by Camp Lejeune for its personnel.
The opportunity .for a county public transit system is remote due to the ,
lack of dense population.
X _ A study should be done to determine the feasibility of public transit
in the Jacksonville - Camp Lejeune area.
Funding: U. S. Dept. of Transportation.
fLand use plannin; - An effort should be made to implement a comprehensivi
Zoning where Needed —
land use planning program in portions of Onslow County subject to future
X _ —development demands. This includes continued use of the County
Solid Waste Subdivision Regulations, implec lion of zoning•• ere the need arises•,
X _ solid waste planning, implementing CA.MA regulations, etc. Funding:
County taxes. CA<MA grants.
F. Undertake measures to reduce crime in the count}. Evaluate and study
existing policies and methods and determine a course of action by 1985.
Funding: County taxes. State of North Carolina.
X h. Review the Land Use Plan annually to insure compaEibility with the
plans and programs of other counties, our municipalities, and Camp Lejeu
i. Discuss with officials at Camp Lcioune the possibility of locating a land
— _ on the perirery of the Base which could he used. if feasible, by both the
Mist- and the Countv.

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E. ;,Energy Resources - A local as kvell as a national issue is the need to
conserve our existing resources in addition to identifying and developing
new resources. Easily identifiable energy resources throughout the
county include the wind, peat, wood, corn, chicken and swine manure, and
garbage. However, the feasibility of using these resources cannot be
determined without further study.
Policies include:
1. Evaluating our energy resources so that we may plan for effective
- utilization.
2. Evaluating the impact of developing our energy resources on the
_
surrounding environment.
3. Promoting the development of locally produced alternative fuels.
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4. Promote the Onslow County Energy Commission and its public education
_
programs.
Means of implementation:
1. Seeking grants to fund the evaluation of our energy resources.
2. Preparing Environmental Impact statements for energy development
projects.
3. Seeking grants to determine the impact of energy projects on the
county's economy.
(Funds may be available through the IT. S. Dept. of Energy).
F. Qmmitmentsto. State and .Federal* 'Programs - Onslow County is commited
to those programs that will helr..the economy. preserve our natural
resources and make Onslow County a nice, safe place to live.
Policies include:
1. Onslow
Continue to work with Camp Lejuene in making County a good
place to live.
2. Continue to support CtVM r(tg.v_ations and to limit development in
highly erodible areas.
3, Work with appropriate state and federal agencies to locate and use
_
spoil areas (with property owner consent) for dredging projects in
the New River and White Oak rover.

Assist in developing and implementing plans for dredging New R'
=n4 rehabilitating the white Oak River.
-_lp the state and federal governments to enforce their laws a�
licensing requirements contained herein by working with them.
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'�eans c° implementation:
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X
1, Developing a task force made up of representatives from Camp L
—
:;ew River Air Station, Onslow County and it's municipalities t
periodically to discuss mutual problems as related to land use
solid waste, sewage, transportation, etc.
X
2. Seeking funds to rehabilitate the White Oak River and dredge de,
channels for the New River.
G.'--Redevelopment
of older areas;— Since much of Onslow County has grown
s'
1940, most areas are relatively new. However, those areas which are
and need economic stimulus should be helped, within the capabilities
o:
Onslow County.
Policies include:
1.
Encouraging builders and property owners to build new buildings and
'
improve existing ones.
Z.
Serving these areas with county water when economically feasible.
3.
Seeking funds (state, federal) for redevelopment.
?leans
of implementation:
X '
3.
Meet.ng with prospective homebuilders to advise them about building in
redevelopment areas.
Apply for Community Development Block Grants for redevelopment of those
areas that qualify. I
Review applications for public facilities from redevelopable areas.

-H:`;°?;Channel Maintenance and Beach Renourishment
Channel maintenance is a problem for portions of several bodies of water
in Onslow County. New River Inlet must be dredged very often to keep it open.
The intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal '�atert:nv ::ith the New River
Inlet also must be dredged frequently. t 12 fact dcen z'iannel, like, the inic--
and the also is maintained by the-u. S. Army Corps of Engineers for
portions of New River. Marinas and fish houses in the Sneads Ferry communit:
often have problems with their boats running aground trying to get to and
from the Corps maintained channel in the New River.
The tJhite Oak River, alone, Onslow Countv's eastern border, has man:
problems such as siltation, poor flushing and fresh water intrusion. These
are documented in the Witite Oak River S•:stomr Studv, (Henry Von Oesen and
:Associates, T'ilmington. N. C. 1981) . Bogue Inlet, also along Onslow Count.: 's
eastern border, is one of the widest and most fluctuating inlets along the
North Carolina Due :.actors,
entire coastline. to many the inlet is shallow
and dredging must be done to allow commercial vessels to enter and exit.
Beach renourishment is not a problem for. West Onslow Beach at this point
because of low erosion rates over the past 40 years. Future projections show
only a gradual erosion of 2.5 feet or less.
Policies include:
Encouraging the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue dredging the
Atiantic Intracoastal ?'atucwav, New River Inlet, New River and Bo-ue Inlet.
the of .n,,ineer.i tl dra&d,e :,orti-Ins of --he
..hit'2 nak River. ,
+:c:c;uestin_ help from the State. of Nortii -.:arol.:na in saving the t,�hite 'laC
River from siltation, poor flushing and its other vroblems.
Reviewing alternatives of action if the erosion rates at !-.est Onslow Beach
:egLn creating a need for •i r,:nouri.;hment project.
In Need
No Process To DIO.tinie-:Cntation methods:
1 Contacting the U. S. army Corp.; of !,r.;ineers and Congressmen if funds for
pr,!sent nnir.tenance dredcinz, are endlan;;•_red to request that the iunc:,
4.
n.:t he .2m1^itted.
through aiir Con^r,-,.;mZn, t:2 tt funds t•,` allocated by Con_:'eS-4
dred%P the ich'Lu 0:1:: Ri i-.r in acroriznce with .-inpro::rtate plans r•_':,tired
-rito and fedvrn. :-i—nment,.
action in saving the White Oak River.
Consider orbanizing a Special Service District at West Onslow Beach to
pay for all or part of beach renourishment, should erosion become a
problem. _

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Onslow County Beach Development Policy
BEACH AREA
Onslow County's beach development policy will be to
encourage higher density development on the Atlantic
Ocean side of the beach road in areas that are either
vacant or in higher density development already. The
existing lower intensity residential pattern areas at
the southern end of the beach will be encouraged to
remain in a lower intensity use.
Lower density development will be encouraged on the
Sound side of the beach road in an effort to proZ
adjacent waters in this more environmentally sen
area by encouraging low -density development in t
rather than higher density development. Provid
to the oceanfront is the primary objective of he Onslow
County beach development policy.
The County has recently adopted an amendment to the
zoning ordinance that will help prevent overcrowding
of taller buildings on the beach front. Specifically,
the zoning ordinance now requires that additional side
yard be provided as building height increases.
SOUND SIDE DEVELJC)PMENT
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TO THE lF-:-_NVIRONM�NT.
DEVELOPMENT POLICY
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