Land Use Plan-1981

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Division of Coastal Management -
ONSLOW COUNTY LAND USE PLAN `
1981
Prepared For
Onslow County Board of Commissioners
Ormond Barbee, Chairman
Edward Hurst
Joseph C. Bynum, Jr.
Luther Midgett
Paul Starzynski
Onslow County Planning Board
Julius Segerman, Chairman
James Rouse, Vice -Chairman Harold C. Morton
Mack W. Weatherington Ellis Hines
Onslow County Planning Department
Kenneth N. Windley, Jr.
Carey H. Brigman
Tina R. Collum
Norma F. Sammito
Lisa L. Turner
Richard 'Martin
The preparation
of this document was financed in part through a grant
provided by the
North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds
provided by the
Coastal Zone Management of 1972, as amended, which is
administered by
the Office of Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric
Administration.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION
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I
ISSUES IN THE 1975 LAND USE PLAN
1
II
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE 1975 LAND USE PLAN
1
III
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 1975 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
2
IV
EXISTING POPULATION
5
V
ECONOMY
11
Labor Force
1L
Income
12
Retail Sales -
15
Camp.Lejeune.:
16
Industry
17
Agriculture
18
Travel and .Tourism
21.
Seafood
22
VI
EXISTING LAND USE
24
Significant Land.Use Compatibility
Problems and Unplanned Development
27
Areas Likely to Experience. Change
30
in Predominant Land Uses
VII
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS/CONSTRAINTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
33
Hazard Areas
33
Soil Limitations
33
Airport Hazard
35
Steep Slopes
37_
Hurricane' and Flood Evacuation Needs and Plans
37
Water Supply and Quality
38
VIII
FRAGILE AREAS/AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
43-
IX
AREAS WITH R.SOURCE POTENTIAL,
50
Forestry
50
Productive Agricultural Lands
51
Potentially Valuable Mineral.gites
51
Publicly Owned Lands
52
Other Recreation Areas
52
Wildlife Sanctuaries
53

PAGE
X
FUTURE DEMANDS
55
Population Projections
55
Future Economy
57
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
59
Solid Waste Disposal
59
County Schools
61
Water and Sewer
61
Fire Departments `
67
Parks
72
Coastal Carolina Community College
72
Transportation
73
XI I
FUTURE LAND NEEDS
75
West Onslow Beach
77
XIII
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DEMANDS
79
Solid Waste
79
Schools
80
Parks and.Recreation
80
XIV
COMMUNITY-ISSUES/POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
81
Growth of Onslow County
81
Resource Protection
82
Resource Production and Management
85
Economic and .Community Development
88
YV
LAND CLASSIFICATION
96
XVI
APPENDIX
99
Public Participation
99
Data Collection and Analysis
100
Onslow County Plans, Policies and Regulations
103
Questionnaire Results
108
Hurricane Evacuation Plan
120

LIST OF MAPS
Page
Map
1
- Average Daily Traffic Volumes, 1977 & 1979
28
Map
2
- General Soil Map
36
Map
3
- The Georgraphical Distribution of Aquifers Used
39
Within Onslow County
Map
4
- The Probably Depth of Brackish Groundwater
42
Map
5
- Areas of Environmental Concern
48
Map
6
- Prime Wildlife Areas and Sanctuaries
54
Map
7
- County Parks, Landfill and Container Sites
60 ,
Map
8
- Onslow County Public Schools
63
Map
9.
- Onslow County Water System
65
Map
10
- 201 Facilities
66
Map
11
- Volunteer Fire Department Districts
71
Map
12
- Onslow County Thoroughfare Proposal
74
Map
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13
- Land Classification
98
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LIST OF TABLES
PAGE
Table
1 -
Onslow County Population Growth, 1930 - 1980
5
Table
2 -
Onslow County Population by Age Groups, Sex
'
and Race - 1970
6
Table
3 -
Onslow County Population by Age Groups, Sex and
Race - 1980
7
Table
4 -
Population by Area - 1980
8
Table
5 -
Population by Township
9
Table
6 -
Comparisons of Population Trends'in Surrounding
Counties
9
Table
7 -
Population Figures at Camp Lejeune
10
Table
8 -
Military Population in Onslow County
10
Table
9 -
Labor Force by Sex and Minority Status
11.
Table-10
-
Average Weekly Wages Per Selected Industry Group
12
Table
11 -
Trends in Unemployment Rate
13
Table
12 -
Estimated Employment by Industrial Breakdown for
Onslow County.
13.
Table
13 -
Resident Income Levels for Region P,N. C., and
the U. S.
14..
Table
14 -
1975 and 1980 Annual Payrolls
14
Table
15 -
Retail Sales in Jacksonville and Onslow County,
1969 - 1979
15
Table
16 -
Industrial Growth in Onslow County, _1941 - 1980
17
Table
17 -
Gross Farm Income - Onslow County
19
Table
18 -
Changes in Agricultural Factors in Onslow County;
.1951 - 1978
20
Table
19 -
Estimated Travel and Tourism Expenditures of
Surrounding Counties
21
Table
20 -
Commercial Fishing Catches - 1975 & 1979
23
Table
21 -
Existing Land Uses - West Onslow Beach
26
Table
22. -
1981 Existing Land Uses - Onslow County
26
Table
23 -
Estuarine Fishing Waters
46
Table
24 -
Timber Volumes
50
Table
25 -
Future Population Estimates
55
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Table
26 -
Population Projections for West Onslow Beach
56
Table
27 -
Civilian Employment by Industrial Breakdown
58
Table
28 -
Estimated Future Employment by Industrial
'
Breakdown
58
Table
29 -
Solid Waste Dumped Per Container
59
Table
30 -
Data for Onslow County.Schools
62
Table
31 -
Volunteer Fire Department Equipment
68
Table
32 -
Piedmont Airlines Traffic, Albert J. Ellis
Airport, 1975 - 1980
73
Table
33 -
Onslow County Land Use Needs
76

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INTRODUCTION
Onslow County is located in the coastal plains region of eastern
North Carolina. As one of the twenty counties regulated by the North'
Carolina Coastal Area Management Act, Onslow County is responsible for.
updating its County Land Use Plan at least every five years. The Land
Use Plan will be used by local government, private individuals and other
levels of government as they make decisions concerning future development.
Therefore, a public participation campaign has been a major emphasis in
updating the Land Use Plan.
A large amount of effort has been made to make this Land Use Plan
into a workable instrument involving efficient use of public services,
wise use of land, sound economic policies and portection of the health and
safety of our citizens. The following plan represents the work of the
Onslow County Commissioners, the Onslow County Planning Board, the Citizens
Advisory Council and many other citizens who are interested in Onslow
County`s future.
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PARTII

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ISSUES DISCUSSED IN THE 1975 LAND USE PLAN
For existing development:
1. To provide for expansion of water and sewer services.
2... To provide for expansion of some local governmental build-
ings.
3. A need to develop markets for local commodities.
4. A need to improve storm drainage.
5. A need to encourage industrial employment opportunities.
For future development:
1. A desire that the county continue to, grown and prosper.
2. A desire for more industrial development and a diversified
economy that would provide more jobs.
3. A desire that 'future growth be guided by'a plan based on
sound decisions that would reflect the highest and best use
of the land and which would reflect community needs and
desires.
4. A desire that all available technical resources be utilized
to accomplish sound land use and growth.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE
1975 LAND USE PLAN
1. Goal - Land Use Planning
Objective - To make our county a place where people can
live, work and plan under the best conditions possible by .
providing sound environmental and developmental decisions
that will enable maximum services to be provided at a minimal
cost.
2. Goal - Commercial Growth
Objective - To make commercial areas conveniently accessible
to other areas, preventing intrusion into residential neigh-
borhoods, encouraging aesthetics in building, maintaining
efficient traffic patterns, and pormoting a diversification
of activities.
3. Goal Industrial Growth
Objective - To,encourage additional industrial development
and.promote a rapid expansion of industrial activities that
will offer additional job opportunities and a diversified
economy.
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EFFEMVENESS
1975 GOALS 8 OBJECTIVES

4. Goal - Agricultural Growth .
Objective - To promote the develonment of self-sustaining
farming activities by protecting productive farmland and by
promoting farm product markets.
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5. Goal - Commercial Fishing Growth
Objective - To encourage the development of seafood processing
t and marketing facilities, to continue to promote the improve-
ment of the channels of our inlets and of our access areas to
the estuarine area, and to promote the development of additional
docking facilities. -along our coast.
6. Goal - Community Facilities Provision
Objective - To maintain or enhance existing facilities, in-
cluding all government buildings; and to plan for new ones
to accomodate future growth, in order that all citizens be
properly served by these facilities.
7. Goal - Utility
Objective - To promote the development of water and sewer
facilities that will insure that proper removal and disposal
of storm water, sewage, and solid waste.
8. Goal - Economic Growth
Objective - To work towards establishing a more diversified
and balanced economy in order to provide more job opportunities'
and to make job training available
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EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
1975 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Much of the information related to these goals and objectives will
be covered in separate sections. However,.a brief discussion is neces-
.sary at this point to give a summary of their effectiveness.
Since 1975 the regulations of the Coastal Area Management Act have
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been strictly.,enforced in Onslow County. The County has also adopted
county -wide Subdivision Regulations to insure the proper development of
residential subdivisions. At this time the County Planning Board is

reviewing a proposed new zoning ordinance which may be in effect by the fall
of 1981. A Land Use and Noise Analysis has "also recently begun on the land.
surrounding Albert J. Ellis Airport. Onslow County has begun implementing
portions of a Beach Access Plan for West Onslow Beach.
Very little commercial growth has occured outside the planning jurisdiction
of the city of Jacksonville since 1976. With the exception of Westpark
Shopping Center at the intersection of N. C. 53 and U. S. 258, most commercial
development has continued in strips along major highways. Within Jacksonville's
planning jurisdiction a large mall with space for about 70 stores has been
constructed at the corner of Western Boulevard and Country Club Road.
Industrial growth has continued at an active pace with the addition of
several new industries in the county. Most of the recent growth has occured
near Jacksonville. However, industrial parks throughout the county are in
the planning phase. A new skills center to be built at Coastal Carolina
Community College will providetechnical training for many residents.
Farm income for Onslow County has not, kept pace with economic conditions. '
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This may result in more farmland being available for development. Neither.
the State.of North Carolina nor Onslow County has a program that adequately protects
prime farmland at this time.
Commercial fishing catches have increased dramatically since 1973, not
only in pounds caught but the value of the catch. Seafood marketing and
processing facilities have not increased, however. Channels into the Sneads
Ferry and Swansboro areas need dredging. Onslow County is presently working
on the engineering phase of a dredging project for Sneads Ferry.
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Community facilities and utilities have increased greatly. Two new
schools have been built, a new county administration and court building was
completed in 1979, and a new county water system serving much of Onslow County
is nearing completion. Swansboro and Jacksonville have completed their "201"
Wastewater Facilities construction work. The Topsail Island 201 plan is still
under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. The solid waste program
continues to use landfill space at a rapid pace. Additional acreage must be
found._ Present plans also call for possibly locating container sites near
Belgrade and Sneads Ferry.
Onslow County has made a steadv-effort to provide a diversified economy
and more job opportunities for its citizens.
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In 1969
the County organized and funded the Economic Development Commission
(EDC). In 1970,
in cooperation with the EDC, local businessmen organized
Your Onslow
Opportunities Unlimited (YOU, Inc.) dedicated to attracting new
business and
industry to Onslow County. The EDC was instrumental in encouraging
the establishment of additional private and quasi -public agencies which have
contributed
to the economic growth of the County. These agencies are as
z follows:
Year Organized
Agency
1975
The Onslow County Industrial Bonding
Authority assists industry in obtaining
financing at favorable rates.
1976
The Onslow Business Industry Association
(OBIA). promotes inter -industry social and
business relationships.
1977
The Onslow County Transportation Committee
works to promote highway improvements in
the County.
1978
The Onslow Industry Association assists
industry with various industrial problems
such as local labor relations.
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EXISTING POPULATION
Onslow County has historically been a rural county and still is to a
large degree. However, the location of Camp Lejeune in Onslow County in
1941 began a series of changes that are reflected in the large increase
in population shown on the table below.
ONSLOW COUNTY POPULATION GROWTH
TABLE 1
1930 - 1980
Population To Increase
1930 15,289 17%
1940 17', 939 17%
1950 42,047. 134%
1960 86,208 105%
1970 103,126 20%
1980 112,165* 9%
Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census
*Preliminary Estimate
The percentage of increase in the county`s population has dropped
significantly since 1960. There are a number of reasons for this which include
the leveling off of troop strength at Camp-Lejeune.
Onslow County contains approximately 756 square miles, or about 148.people
per square .nile. The actual density could be larger if Hoffman Forest property
owned by the State of North Carolina and containing about 11% of the county's
land area was excluded from the total square miles.
The following.table shows Onslow County's population by age, sex and
ethic origin according to the 1970 census (1980 figures are only preliminaryO.
As the 1976 Land Use Plan pointed out, there are a large number of males in the
15 - 24 age group due to the number of young men in stationed at Camp Lejuene.
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TABLE. 2
ONSLOW COUNTY POPULATION BY AGE GROUPS, SEX AND RACE
1970 CENSUS
WHITE
NEGRO
OTHERS
TOTAL
AGES
MALE
FEMALE
MALE
FEMALE
MALE
'FEMALE
MALE
FEMALE
UNDER 5
41056
3,772
810
-824
TO
TT
4,936
49673
5-14
7,508
71077
11615 -
_19639
105
93
91228
8,809
15- 24
28,006
8,442
4,637
1,295
441
106
339084
91843
25-34
51,761
5,152
867
842
61
244
61,689
69238
35 - 44
3,923
3,429
535
589
48
148
4,506
49166
45-54
2,304
29317
348
379
8
12
21660
2,708
55-64
19223
11382
259
312
.0
6
1,482
1,700
65 a OVER 859
1,106
Z03
233
2
1
1,064
1.340
TOTAL
53,640
32,677
9;274
6,113
735
687
63,639
399177
20,963
MORE WHITE MALES THAN WHITE FEMALES
PERCENTAGE
MALE -FEMALE
3,161
MORE NEGRO MALES THAN NEGRO FEMALES
TOTAL
18 YEARS 8 OVER
48
MORE MALES THAN FEMALES
IN OTHER RACES
61.7
MALE
66.0 MALE
21,172
MORE MALES
THAN FEMALES
AN ALL RACES
38.3
FEMALE
34.0 FEMALE
TOTAL POPULATION
103,126
% OF POPULATION
WHITE
86,317
83.7
NEGRO
15938T
14.9
OTHERS
1,422
1.4
THESE
TOTALS INCLUDE
ALL OF ONSLOW COUNTY
SOURCE: STATISTICAL
SUMMARY,
ONSLOW COUNTY,
N. C.
PREPARED BY ONSLOW
COUNTY
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT,
MAY, 1972,
p. 75.

TABLE 3
ONSLOW COUNTY
POPULATION BY AGE,
GROUPS,
SEX
AND RACE
1980 CENSUS (PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES)
WHITE
NEGRO
OTHERS
TOTAL
AGES
MALE
FEMALE
MALE FEMALE
MALE. FEMALE
MALE
FEMALE
UNDER 5
4,412
4,103
881 896
76
84
59369
59083
5 - 14
89166
T969T
11,75T 19T83
1 1 4
101
10,03T
91581
15- 24.
30,461
9 182
5 043 t 408
9 1
480
115
35,984
9,672
25-34
6,266,
;5,604
943 916
66
265
T12T5
69685
35-44
4,26T
39T30
582 641
52
161
4,901
49532
- .45-54
2,505
2,520
379 412
9
13
2,893
2,945
55-64
1,330
.1,503
282,. 339
0
7
19612.
19549
65 a. OVER.:.
935
_1,203
222 253
2
1
I,I5T
1,457
TOTAL
h
509341.
35,542
10,089 6,649
799
747
69,228
42,937
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The next table breaks population down by jurisdictional
boundaries. As compared to the 1970 census: the Town of Swansboro's
population declined by 20%; the Town of. Richland's population declined
by 13%; the Town of Holly Ridge's population increased by 10%; and
the City of Jacksonville's populationed increased by 37%. Most of
the Jacksonville increase was due to annexations of developed property
adjoining the city while the declines appear related to the drop in
persons per household.
TABLE 4
POPULATION BY AREA
1980*
POPULATION'
SWANSBORO 963
RICHLANDS 615
HOLLY RIDGE 457
WEST ONSLOW BEACH 240
CAMP LEJEUNE 35,000
JACKSONVILLE 222000
COUNTY 52,690
l 12,165
-4`SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, PRELIMINARY
ESTIMATES
Population by township is shown in Table 5. Population figures
for Swanpboro Township may appear too high but they include some
residential areas of Camp Lejeune, as does Jacksonville Township.
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POPULATION BY
TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP
1960
19T0 % CHANGE
1980 #
% CHANGE
JACKSONVILLE
409834
559737 36'Y.
58,835
6 %
RICHLANDS
71331
7,572 3%
8,178
8 %
STUMP SOUND
59486
59545 1 %
51933
71%
SWANSBORO
21,678
209800 -4%
211840
5 %
WHITE OAK
10,879
13.472 24%
17.379
29 %
TOTALS
86,208
103,126 20% .
1121165
8%
SOURCE* U.S.
BUREAU
OF THE CENSUS
*PRELIMINARY
ESTIMATES
Although
Onslow County's population continues
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to grow, the hugh explosion
brought about
by the opening of Camp Lejeune is nearly
.over..
With troop
strength not
projected to be increased greatly at
the base in
the future, growth
will be more
closely associated with new industries
and businesses locating iIA
the county.
This, along
with tourism and good locations
for persons looking ifor
retirement homes, has brought about large increases
in the population of
New Hanover and Carteret
counties.
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TABLE 6
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COMPARISONS
OF POPULATION TRENDS IN
SURROUNDING COUNTIES
COUNTY
1960
1970 % CHANGE
1980
% CHANGE
CARTERET
27,458
31,603 15.2%
40,794
29.1 %
JONES
111005
9,779 -1 1 . i %
9,673
- 1.1 %
DUPLIN
40,270
38,015 -5.6%
40,658
7.0%
PENDER
18,508
18,149 - 1 .9%
22,107
21 .8%
CRAVEN
58,773
621,554 6.4%
709631
12.9%
NEW HANOVER
R
71,742
82,996 15.796
1029779
23.8%
ONSLOW
86,208
103,126 i 9.6 %
1 12,165
8. 8%
SOURCE: U.S.
BUREAU
OF THE CENSUS
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In 1960, there was 0.8 dependents residing in Onslow County
for each active duty military person. Ten years later this
ratio had increased to 1.1 dependents for each active duty military
person. In 1974 this figure dropped to 0.85 dependents and by 1980
it dropped even further to 0.68 dependents.
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TABLE 7
POPULATION FIGURES AT CAMP LEJEUNE
YEAR MILITARY POPULATION CIVIL SERVICE NON -CIVIL SERVICE_
1965 359416 2,898 11,100
1970 36,044 31077 110100
1975 399000 2,700 11100
1980 33,305 49200 I,500
SOURCE: ONSLOW COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Active duty personnel levels.have remained fairly stable at
Camp Lejeune, although '1980 figures are the lowest in the last twenty
years. This may have a significant affect on Onslow County's economy
if the trend continues.
TABLE 8
MILITARY POPULATION IN ONSLOW COUNTY
( Estimated)
1960
1970
1974
1980
TOTAL ACTIVE DUTY
36,525
36,044 39,157
33,305
LIVING ON
BASE. .20,508 _
.. 25,340 .. 29,800
. N.A.
LIVING OFF
BASE
16,017
11,704 9,357
N.A.
TOTAL: DEPENDENT
32,037E
40,316-Y, 33,481*
22,549
LIVING ON
BASE
9,940 ..
12,695 . .11,461.
.10,526
LIVING OFF
BASE
22,0971*
27,621 * 22,000)t
12,023
TOTAL ACTIVE
DUTY a
DEPENDENT
POPULATION.
68,562*
.76,360*. 72,768* .
. 55,854
PERCENT OF
COUNTY POPULATION
79%
74% 68%
50%
*FIGURES PROBABLY TOO HIGH
SOURCE: ONSLOW COUNTY MANPOWER PLANNER, 1974
U.S. MARINE CORPS, CAMP LEJEUNE, 1980
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ECONOMY
Onslow County has a very stable economy due to a number of reasons,
including the presence of Camp Lejeune in the county as well as several
new industries and thriving seafood businesses. -
TABLE 9
LABOR FORCE BY SEX a MINORITY STATUS �
1979
SEX a MINORITY
STATUS
LABOR
FORCE
EMPLOYED
UNEMPLOYED
PERCENT
LABOR
FORCE
DISTRIBUTION
EMPLOYED
UNEMPLOYED
UNEMPLOY-
MENT RATE
BOTH SEXES
1. TOTAL ......
.26,310
.24,830
1,480
.100.0
..100.0
..100.0
. 5.6
2. WHITE
211780
20,610
11170
82.8
83.0
79.3
5.4
3. BLACK .........
..4,350
...41070
280
..16.5
..16.4
19.0
... 6.4
4. OTHER RACES
180
150
30
01
0.6
1.7
16.7
5. SPANISH-AMERICAN..
..250
....220
....30
..1.0
...0.9
....1.7
12.0
6. MINORITY GROUP J
4,780
4,440
340
18.2
17.9
22.4
7.1
FEMALE
T. TOTAL ..... . .
.12,220
11,120
1,100
..100.0
..100.0
.100.0
9.0
8. % OF BOTH SEXES
46.4
448
74.1
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9. WHITE.......
9,900
..9,030
..870
.81.0
.81.2
79.1
.8.8
10. BLACK
2,170
1,970
.200
IT.8
I7.7
18.6
9.2
11. OTHER RACES.. ..
.. 150
.120
... 30
1.2
1.1
.2.3
20.0
12. SPANISH-AMERICANJ
150
120
30
1.2
1.1
.2.31
20.0
13. MINORITY GROUP Zf_..
2,470
..2,210
260
..20.2
..19.9
23.2
..10.5
J SPANISH AMERICANS ARE ALSO COUNTED IN THE RACIAL CATEGORIES AS WHITE,
BLACK OR OTHER RACES.
_,/ SUM OF SPANISH-AMERICAN ETHNIC GROUP A" ALL RACES EXCEPT WHITE.
1970 CENSUS PROPORTIONS FOR SEX a RACE ARE APPLIED TO MOST RECENT
LABOR FORCE DATA AVAILABLE.
SOURCE: NORTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

The following average weekly wage data from the weekly average of total
wage payments is divided by average monthly employment, thus reflecting
irregular and partial work schedules, season employment, etc. Data should
not be confused with actual average weekly pay rates for a standard work week.
Wages include overtime pay and salaries to management and supervisory personnel.
TABLE IO
AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES PER SELECTED INDUSTRY GROUP
FIRST QUARTER OF:
INDUSTRY
t
197t
1972
1973
1974
1975
19so
GROUP
N.C.
COUNTY
NC.
COUNTY
N.C.
COUNTYr13
COUNTY
N.C.
COUNTY
N.C.
COUNTY
N.C.
COUNTY
TOTAL
$100
90
$113
$ 92
$124
$ 94
$101
$140
$108
$147
$117
$219
*191
CONSTRUCTION
114
109
120
114
127
116
111
149
123
161
137.
213
162
MANUFACTURING
107
83
111
83
124
86
92
139
98
143
Ito
230
174
TRANSPORTATION,
COMMUNICATION,
1i UTILITIES
136
96
147
103
164
108
176
119
191
128
201
146
307
228
TRADE
103
90
108
93
114
94
120
100
129
103
137
112
169
148
SOURCE: EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
For all industrial jobs in the first quarter of 1975, Onslow County's
average weekly wage was only 80% of the average weekly wage of industrial workers
statewide. This figure jumped to 87% by the first quarter of 1980, showing that
gains are being made in.Onslow County as our economy diversifies.
A major portion of income within Onslow County begins with payrolls. A
large share of Onslow County payrolls are from the following major sources.
TABLE 14
1975 AND 1980 ANNUAL PAYROLL
1975 Est. 1980 Est.
Payroll Payroll % Increase
244,000,000 $355,000,000 45�a i
1. Camp Lejeune $ 2. Industry 22,000,000 32,000,000 45%28,000,000 40%
20 000,000
3. Agriculture 4. Tourism 12,000,000 26,000,000 117%
5. Seafood Industry 8,000,000 13,000,000
63%
SOURCE: Onslow County Economic Development Commission
As revealed by the data, Camp Lejeune is by far the.largest employer
in Onslow County. The largest jump percentage -wise is the county's
growing tourism industry. `
.The previous table contains a number of striking differences to 1970 figures. "
Women in the civilian labor force increased by 2,220 (25%). Unemplo)emtn among
men in the civilian labor force was about 3%, the same as 1970. However, the
totdl unemployment rate has varied greatly over the years.
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TABLE II
TRENDS 'IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
ANNUAL AVERAGES - 19621 1968, 1971, 1975, 1980
COUNTY
UNEMPLOYMENT
1962
1968
1971
1975
1980
CARTERET.
10.9%.
6.5%
5.9%
7.0%
-6.3%
CRAVEN
5.2
3.7
5.1
6.6
4.7
DUPLIN
.5.6
.3.8
4.3
.10.5
7.8
GREEN
8.7
6.1
8.0
7.6
5.0
JONES.
6.1
3.2
. . . 8. 5
7.8
.9.7
LENOIR
6.6
5.0
4.9
7.1
6.6
ONSLOW.
7.1
.5.3
5.6.
7.1
.8.2
PAMLICO
9.1
6.2
8.6
11.1
6.7
WAYNE.
.6.1
4.1
4.1
...8.3
.6.7
REGION
6.9
.4.6
5.1
8.1
-
SOURCE: North Carolina Employment Security Commission
September, 1980
Onslow County's unemployment rate is inflated somewhat due to the
large number of marines discharged each month at Camp Lejeune.
To reduce Onslow's unemployment the civilian job market must continue
to expand. Industrial parks now on the drawing board must become a reality.
These parks will not only create jobs for people who work in them but will
also expand the commerce of the entire county through new businesses and
construction.
TABLE 12
ESTIMATED EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRIAL BREAKDOWN FOR
lq75 1Q7Q tqQn 2nAA CnD AK101 AW nnurry
1975
1979
1990
2000
TOTAL....
.22,710. .24,099.
.28,155.
32,450
AGRICULTURE
990
728
1 400
236
NONAGRICULTURE.
..211720...
23,371. .27,755.
32,214
MANUFACTURING
1,830
2,794
3,318
3,851
CONSTRUCTION.
950
.1,303. ..1,547. ..1,796
TRADES a SERVICE
6,340
7,361
8,742
10,146
TRANSPORTATION COMMLJN:CATION,
a PUBLIC
UTILITIES
9 23.
1,001.
1,189.
1,380
GOVERNMENT
7,654
7,788
9,249
10,735
ALL OTHER NON-MANuFAcrURING.. 2,840. 3,124. 3,710. .4,306
SOURCE: N. C. Emplo3,ment Security Commission
Onslow County Planning Department
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These are straight line projections and do not take into account
reductions of employment in any field. They may, however, give an idea
of the direction employment is going. °
'Income levels in Onslow County continue to..lag behind most of the
counties in Region P. Out of nine counties, Onslow ranks seventh in per.
capita income and fourth in median family income. These figures are
1978 estimates and may change when the 1980 figures from the Bureau of
Census are released.
TABLE
RESIDENT INCOME LEVELS FOR REGION P, NORTH CAROLINA & THE U.S., FOR 1978"
1978 PER CAPITA 1978
MEDIAN FAMILY
INCOME
INCOME
CARTERET ........................
$ 5,9 39.....
$ 13,000
CRAVEN
6,205
12,800
DUPLIN ..............
....... ..59730..
10,500
GREEN
7, 1 16
10,000
JONES....... .....
.. .... . 5,1 04. .. :...
91900
LENOIR
6,331
12,700
ONSLOW .............
........ 5,6 9 8..... ........
11, 8 0 0
PAMLICO
5,339
10,400
WAYNE — —'...
.. .. .. 61185...... ...
.11, 400
REGION
5,961
—
NORTH CAROLINA
..... ..... .... . 6,640
—
UNITED STATES
7,840
—
)RCE: U.S. DEPARMENT OF COMMERCE ESTIMATES

i
Retail Sales
A good example of a healthy economy is one that has a continous rise
intrta�..ales.
l� PO'.G Oil EcorlG :y is One that Cris a continous ris'a
iT. ret:�'il
TABLE 15
Kt IAIL SALtS
M JAGK5UNVILLt d ONSLOW GUUNTY - 1959-1979
% OF TOTAL ONSLOW
YEAR
JACKSONVILLE
%INCREASE
COUNTY SALES
_t%Pa$(
ONSLOW COUNTY %INCREASE
.,.9Z,936,06T_` ...:1
—n _ ^ • -''� WI'.. ._78-%. 0' ir-iC49.2,E0.6969 1a79
1970......105,980,116.....
S%..
:/e �:'.707T%':' �bI..
138,717,657. .. ...10%
l2T.1;
eL06�644�869.
: _i ' 3.°/(a :
_L3 °/a_= =
? 14Tj:320,204rY �'y i�ti8°�eSk
1972.. ..f.122,344,924. .
... 13%. .
. . .. .. 74%. .. ..
. .187,139,328. . ... 13 ajf
1973
+ 140,476,403
15%
73plro
+ (194,066,674 1-6% [
19T4..:..149,622,399:
.'T°16:
.. 70%: .213,290,1211. 10'% i
1975
160,133,124
7%
69%
232,299,799 8%
1976:
:176,974j862:
12%•.
69`O,{, i261y6'56,263: . •. H136/6
1977
196,284,346
10%
69%
i285,192toI t 1 9% !
1978:
: 210,103,409:
'.7%.'.
.67%'.
'311,930,794 . 1'9°/i
19T9
224,459,562
7%
46%
33T,T56,9T4 6% j
SOURCE:
ONSLOW-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION; DECEMBER,,,`.1980.1
I .�f . � ..:.,.�4. .:..•,v .... .� l y 1,(%i', ii ;.h1, (j:. �i Z'Y:..gi�1, i:a Lti.!
As--shown-'by-the previous--table-Onslow-County=s--retail-sales-have._._.-_:
grown steadily, highlighted by a 16% increase between 1972 and 1973.
Over the ,entire:, decaderetail sales, increased)',l-437. rc ail sales :atr
fir„ iJacksonv.�lle-'s,'portion of Onslow-,county' retail aa3es1,d gped3.gradually,
showing`''a!tre'nd to=locate`-retail-iestabl'ishments•-outside the city limits.
What began"'the`decade-;as-77%-ofL"the''eritire'county'•s'retaiDsafes'=$ropped�ily;
to 66%, by 1979. ..This.- figure will(rprobably:: jump Zramatically:;in• the. -,`early
T980's-due to, Jacksonville's recent annexat:ioniwhich'-,included.-,Brynnl,;Marr
Shopping Center, most of" -.the businesses 'alongt We'sterr =-Boulevard rand =:they
site'for'-,the new mall:whichopene'dtinitheilate-s`ummer'of�'�'1981 T..'r<,nn',iarr,
evard .and the
f
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Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base occupies approximately 166 square
miles in the southeastern portion of,Onslow County, or approximately
22% of the county's land area. The base, since it is under no county
or municipal jurisdiction, is controlled competely by the military.
With 33,305 military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune and
living on base, as well as throughout the county and neighboring counties,
the economic impact is very broad and far-reaching. In 1980, 22,549
dependents of military personnel also lived in or near Onslow County.
Over 4,000 civil service workers from a multi -county area commuted to
Camp Lejeune daily to work. Over 1,500 non -civil service workers
comununted to work daily on various base construction projects at the
base. With an annual payroll now exceeding $355 million, the effect
of Camp Lejeune on the entire region is obvious. It is estimated
that the government spent $60 million for goods and.services at Camp
Lejeune in 1980, much of that locally.
Camp Lejeune is a city itself. It supplies all of its own
power and community facilities. Most living requirements can be
purchased directly from the commissary or the post exchange which this
past year (1980) had combined retail sales of over $67 million.
Along with the population at Camp Lejeune come many vehicles.
In addition to more than 55,000 registered vehicles in Onslow County,
we must plan on over 21,,000 unregistered vehicles (out of state and
military vehicles) to get the entire traffic picture.
A potential major asset to the county is the 300 - 400 trained
personnel discharged each month from Camp Lejeune. These people
are mainly anuntapped resource to attract new industry into the
county. Matching their skills to the interested industry will be a
big job in the future.

INDUSTRY
Onslow County is just
beginning to attract the large number of good
industries it is capable of
supporting. The table below
gives a breakdown
of industries which have moved
to Onslow County
4
TABLE 16
INUDSTRIAL GROWTH IN ONSLOW COUNTY
1941 - 1980
'Product
Total
1941 - 1965
Manufactured
Employment
Camp Lejeune
-----------
-----------
Daily News
Newspaper
82
Thompson Sign Company
Signs
20
1966 - 1970
Carolina Meat Processors
Bacon
500
Weyerhaeuser
Plywood
250
Martin -Marietta Aggregates
Marl
22
Richlands Textile, Inc.
Ladies Blouses
250
Swansboro Garment Company
Clothing
300
Del -Mar, Inc.
Clothing
300
Maysville Fashions
Clothing
150
Barrus Construction Company
Paving
40
1971 - 1975
Carter's Packing Company
Beef, Pork
20
Uniflite
Yachts
250
Holly Ridge Foods, Inc.
Frozen Pastries
30
Progressive Services Co.
Cutting Dies
50
Alton Box Board Company
Paper Tubes
100 -
1976 - 1980
Stanadyne, Inc.
Fuel Injection Equipement
625
Belle -Dream, Inc.
Lingerie
100
Mine Safety Appliance Co
Gas Masks, etc.
100
Atlantic Industries
Men's Shirts
100
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TABLE 16
INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN ONSLOW COUNTY
1941 - 1980
Product Total
Other Industries Manufactured Employment
Food Industries (total) Seafood Processing 400
As this table shows, most new industries have moved into Onslow County
since 1966. However, if Camp Lejeune is considered an industry, it is far
the largest industrial employer and probably will remain so.
The Onslow County Economic Development Commission continues to seek
quality industries to move to Onslow County.
Oil refineries
Onslow County, like most of North Carolina, is heavily dependent on oil.
as a source of energy. Unlike most counties, our population is more
concentrated than dispersed. About 75% of Onslow County`,s population is
within a 10 mile radius of Jacksonville.
With energy demands still high, however, both the State and private
enterprise are seeking energy -related businesses to come to North Carolina.
Oil refineries are a good example. At the present time interest has been
shown in putting refineries near the ports of Morehead City and Wilmington
where the harbour depths can handle large ships. This is not the case in
Onslow County where a 12 foot channel is considered deep. The lack of
four -lane highways and the location of rail facilities also indicates that
Onslow County is not a prime location for a refinery.
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t
Agriculture
Agriculture has always represented a large portion of Onslow
County's economy. It contains the third largest payroll among county
employers ($28 million) and supplies provide many full or part-time
jobs. Richlands, White oak and Stump Sound Townships are the primary
agricultural areas.
Tobacco is the largest money crop. 'Gross farm income from the
major crops - tobacco, corn, and soygeans - has remained fairly stable
as -the following table indicates:
TABLE 17
GROSS FARM INCOME - ONSLOW COUNTY (IN MILLIONS)
YEAR
+CROP
LIVESTOCK
TOTAL
INCLUDES SOMMYEMT
PAYMENTS, EXCEPT 1978
1978 .:.....:
.. 17.4
4.7
... 22.1
1977
15:7
3.0
18.8
1976_
16.2
3.6
.19.8
....
_ .t..
1975
18.5
2.9
21.5
1974. ...
16.8
2.1
_ 19.0
1973
14.4
3.2
17.8
1972
10.5
.. 1 .4
12.3
1971
8.3
1.8
12.7
1970 . .
10.1
1.2
16.2
1969
9.0
3.1
17.5
1968
.7.8
. . 2.5
... 15.1
1967
8.9
2.5
15.5
1966.
. 8.6
2.2
. 14.0
1965
7.1
2.3
12.5
1964 . . . . . .
8.7
1.5
15.2
1963 f
8.9
-3.2
13.6
1962.
7.0
3.7
11.9
SOURCE: Onslow County Community Resource Development Committee, 1962-71
North Carolina Crop a Livestock Reporting Service (1972 -78)
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Other farming areas showing increased income over the last years
are farm forestry, greenhouse and nursery, and grains. Livestock
products such as hogs, cattle, poultry and eggs have increased farming
incomes also. This may fluctuate, however, as the price per pound rises
and falls.
The total amount of acreage in farmland dropped over 28,000 acres
from 1951 to 1978, or approximately 16%. However, acres of harvested
cropland increased during the 1970's after, slumping badly during the
1960's. This may be a sign of resurgence in the agricultural sector.
TABLE 18
CHANGES IN AGRICULTURAL FACTORS IN ONSLOW COUNTY 1951-1978
YEAR
ACRES OF ALL LAND
PEOPLE ON FARM.
PEOPLE WHO WORKED
ACRES OF
/IN FARMS A
TRACTS a
100 DAYS OR MORE
HARVESTED
OFF FARM
CROPLAND
1978.
.... 150,000 ...
..f
.42,596
1976
150,718
iE
46,183
1974.......
153,380. ..
. . . . 9E. . .
..
44,147.
1973
163,585
#
43,535
1972. .... 161,040 _ ...
..*
.45,548
1971
160,438
6,464
1,617
33,797
1969.
.. 161, 41 9 . . . ..
... . 7,099 . ..
.. 11578 . ..
35,666
1968
164,556
7,501
1,566
36,994
1967.
.. . . 165,580. ..
. 7,410. . ..
.. 1,547
36,594
1966
165,469
8,038
1,651
35,356
1965.
.. .166,909 .
.. .8,346 .
. . . . .1,659 _
35,685
1964
168,426
9,266
1,485
35,285
1962....
170,796 _
. 10,437.
1,665 .
36,369
1961
173,035
10,477
1,800
46,052
1951.. 178,778.
.. . 10, 800.
. .
.49,042
A Approximately.
a A tract is defined as 10 acres or more.
:EN at included in census.
SOURCE: North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture, Onslow Co. Annual Land
Utilization and Crop Acreages, 1974 - 1978 Census of Agriculture,
U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
The decline in farm population does not represent a decline in
the importance of the agricultural sector of Onslow County's economy
but rather a change in farming methods and equipment. The tenant
farmer is being replaced by larger farms with larger equipment. This
a
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accounts in part for the large number of people who work 100 days or
more off of the farm.
Most farms in Onslow County are family owned (66%, as compared
to partnerships (10%), family -held corporations (22%) and other types
(2%). The total number of farms decreased from.871 to 740.in the
1974-1978 time frame, or a loss of 15%. This increases the size of the
average farm from 67 acres in 1950 to 95 acres in 1974 to 115 acres in
1978.
Travel and Tourism
Travel and tourism expenditures increased by 43% in Onslow County
between 1975 and 1979 as compared to the entire state which increased
by 93%. As a result, Onslow County's share of travel and tourism
expenditures statewide dropped from 1.37% to .97%.
TABLE 19
ESTIMATED TRAVEL AND TOURISM EXPENDITURES
OF SURROUNDING COUNTIES
1975
% OF
STATE TOTAL
STATEWIDE
RANK
1979
% OF
STATE TOTAL
STATEWIDE
RANK
CARTERET
$ 9,714,000
.89
25
$61,653,000
2.93
10
JON ES
663,000
.06
91
1181000
.01
95
DUPLIN
2,776,000
.25
63
1,498,000
.07
75
PENDER
1,622,000
.15
77
5,264,000
.25
55
CRAVEN
8,615,000
.79
.34
14,213,000
.68
33
HANOVER
33,270,000
3.05
7
8610331000
4.08
7
ONSLOW
$ 14,983,000
1.37
15
$20,493,000
.97
22
Source: N. C. Department of Commerce
Hammock Beach State Park is located on the coast near Swansboro and is
accessible only by ferry. Attendance at the park has increased from 20,085
in 1976 to 29,029 in 1980 (45%).
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Seafood Industry _
The seafood industry in Onslow County has experienced a very good
overall growth rate over the past several years. This is indicated by
the table on the following page. The large increases from 1975 to 1979
are partially due to better reporting of catches. However, more seafood
is being caught by Onslow fishermen now than in most of the recent years.
Most seafood caught by Onslow County Ts commercial fishermen is sent
out of the county for processing. This is a weakness in the seafood
industry that should be rectified by Onslow County actively seeking this
type of industry.
Onslow County in 1979 ranked fifth statewide in the dockside value
of seafood landings, up from sixth place in 1975 and seventh place in
1972.
Sneads Ferry and Swansboro continue to be the main ports for commercial
fishermen despite the need for dredging work in the New River and White Oak
areas.
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TABLE..
COMMERCIAL FISHING CATCHES
1975 a 1979
TYPE
POUNDS
POUNDS
Dog SIDE
VALUE
DOCKST19DE
VALUE
BLUEFISH
5,300
115,200
$ 526
$ 1 %369
BUTTERFISH .
--
300
. . ..76
CROAKER
49,700
344,500
4,619
69,373
DRUM ( BLACK) . .
.. 2,000
. .---
138
-
EELS
31,000
27,700
FLOUNDER
164,700
. • 846,200
_54,100,
. ,..445,806
GROUPER
100
5,300
15,000
4,631
KING WHITING
.40,800
:.5,400
5,757
.927
MULLET
283,500
142,900
29,802
26,808
PIGFISH . ..
300
A4
-
SCUP / PORGY
2,000
7,500
466
5,459
SEA BASS. .
.. 129,400
.. . 68,400
51,807
53,477
SEA TROUT, gray
62,800
325,400
6,748
69,312
SEA TROUT, spotted ..
I5,600
-
5,648
: -
SHEEPSHEAD
.200
9.
SNAPPER.
59800
:28,900
.. .3,857
..43,578
SPANISH MACKERAL
3,400
-
503
-
SPOT . ..
.98,600
. . .186,900
.11,520
..38,304
STRIPED BASS
4,200
3,591
CRABS, BLUE, HARD
.160,400
.291,100
18,939
... 48,335
SHRIMP
597,100
724,500
546,297
1,295,415
CLAMS..
. 113,300
.. 261,400
.88,729
774,211
OYSTERS, PUBLIC, SPRING
7,700
24,000
5,978
38,572
OYSTERS, PUBLIC,. FALL . .
4,600
. .._ 50,400
.3,888
: :.. 86,549
OYSTERS, PRIVATE, SPRING
3,300
_4,100
2,562
6,905
OYSTERS, PRIVATE, •FALL...
.4,900
8,479
SQUID
2,100
. 200
287
59
T 0 T A L
1,752,900
3,472,700
$ 842,229
$ 3,066,93E

v .S i�'aS ♦s dr.-ce.��, .�-1 .;:i-.._.:Ec,
ryei�.� �: .. �.y.t!-:tie 3 we`4..•4�:-rTT,»Wb�tiL.wTnw«•........'.,. < -�... ,_ -
I
��. � �

EXISTING LAND USE
Approximately 4% of the land in Onslow County is developed (used
for commercial, residential, industrial or recreational purposes).
The remainder of the county'is divided among Camp Lejeune Marine Corps
Base - 22%, Hofmann Forest— 11%, privately owned forest land - 42%,
agricultural - 13%, and water and marsh - 8%.
Total farm land is declining at a very gradual pace with farms
being combined or used for purposes other than farming.
Most of the forest land is owned by commercial foresters such
as Weyerhauser and International Paper.
Hofmann Forest is owned by North Carolina State University and
contains agricultural as well as forest lands. It is not available for
development.
According to the Neuse River Council of Governments, in 1979
Onslow County contained 29,996 housing units, of which 3,133 were
substandard (11%). This includes mobile homes and base single family
housing. Residential use is densely developed around Jacksonville.
This is especially true in the Southwest community, along Piney Green
Road, along Gum Branch Road, and in other areas such as the Sneads
Ferry community, the Queen's Creek area and along U. S. 258'. Second
home development at West Onslow Beach has attracted many people since
1965. A recent survey of that area showed that permanent residents
owned less than 7% of the total housing stock. Many of these homes
are mobile homes. However, condominiums are being sold more recently
at a faster pace than ever before. Approximately 60 were built and
sold in 1980, signaling a new trend in building.
New subdivisions have been minimal since the adoption of county
subdivision regulations in 1979. This is due to exemptions granted to
25 new subdivisions which were in the planning stage when the ordinance
was passed. New projects and plans are now filtering in at a faster
pace, possibly due to developers looking for newer sites and due to
declining rates of interest.
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Industry is located mainly in and around Jacksonville, although there
is some industry elsewhere in the county (Uniflite - near Swansboro,
Carolina Meat Processors - Holly Ridge, Richlands Textile Richlands).
Commercial areas are located mostly within municipal boundaries.
However, strip commercial development has occurred in large amounts along
U. S. 17, U. S.*258 and N. C. 24 near Jacksonville and. along N. C. 24
near Swansboro.' These are the heaviest traveled traffic arteries in
Onslow County.
Water and marsh cover 8% of the total acreage.of Onslow County.
Approximately 26 miles of oceanfront also is in the county. Of this total,
11 miles are in Camp Lejeune, 12 miles are in Onslow County's jurisdiction
(West Onslow Beach), and 3 miles are in Hammock Beach State Park. West
Onslow Beach fronts on 13 miles of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on
its mainland side and also possesses the greatest flexibility for civilian
access to the ocean.
West Onslow Beach is part of Topsail Island, one of the many barrier
islands along the North Carolina coastline. It is subject to tremendous
development pressures and will likely experience many land use changes in
the next decade. It is for this reason that Onslow County government is
seeking land at West Onslow Beach to provide for future public access. A
$56,000 grant application has been.made to the Heritage Conservation and
Recreation Service to develop 7 acres the county already owns. Other
potential park sites on the northeast end of the beach are also being
reviewed. A Beach Access Study, conducted by John J. Hooten and Associates
in 1979, is being implemented on a gradual basis. In addition, the Onslow
County Subdivision Regulations require the dedication of a public pedestrian
easement for each 600 feet of oceanfront subdivision..
Using data from the 1976 Land Use Plan supplemented by a windshield
survey, an existing land use inventory has been conducted. The results are
as follows:
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TABLE 2I _
EXISTING LAND USES -
WEST. ONSLOW BEACH
USE
1976 ACREAGE
%OF TOTAL
1981 ACREAGE
% OF TOTAL
RESIDENTIAL
155.2
4.7
216.4
6.6
COMMERCIAL
26.0
0.7
36.9
1.1
UNDEVELOPED 8%
749.0;
22.7
676.9
20.7
WETLANDS
1,788.5
54.4
1,788.5
54.4
BEACHES
564.3
17.2
564.3
L7.2
3,283.0
100.0%
3,283.0
100.0%
Churches and schools are dispersed throughout the county occupying
only a small percentage of the total acreage.
Onslow County has 15% of its land area used for agricultural
pursuits. This figure does not include the commercial forest lands.
Farm land is predominant in the Richlands area, the !•Thite Oak area,
the Sneads Ferry area and scattered throughout the remainder of the
county.
TABLE 22
.1981
EXISTING LAND USES
ONSLOW COUNTY
ACREAGE
%
AGRICULTURE (CULTIVATED).....
..42,596.
.8.80
INDUSTRY
600
<I
COMMERCIAL FORESTRY........
.. 113,726 _ :.. ..
23.51
CAMP LEJEUNE
108,480
22.42
INCORPORATED AREAS.....
.. ... . 81095.....
.. 1.67
HOFMANN FOREST
53,696
11.10
COMMERCIAL . ..
561
..
RESIDENTIAL
6,170
1.28
WATER & MARSH . . , _
.3 6,864 .. ...
.7.62
PRIVATE a OTHER FORESTS
96,002
19.84
RECREATION LAND (PUBLIC)_'..
.: 1,050..
.<I
URBAN 8N RURAL NON -FARM
16,000
3.31
483,840
100 %
Sources:
Agriculture: Land Utilization and
Crop Report of Onslow County
Industry. Economic Development
Commission
Camp Lipjeyne. Onslow Countv,Statistical
Summary 1968
Forest Private:F-rest Statistics for
Southern Coastal plains
Other Forest: U.S. Forest Service
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Significant Land Use Compatibility Problems and Unplanned Development
A large number of land use'compatibility problems exist today in
Onslow County and there is potential for many more. Strip commercial
development along U. S. 17, U. S. 258 and N. C. 24 contributes to traffic
problems daily, especially during the morning and evening "rush hours".
This problem is compounded by the intermingling of residential property
along these traffic arteries. With this strip development occurring,
speed limits become reduced, turning traffic becomes a problem, and the
utility of the highways is decreased. County subdivision regulations
adopted in 1979 will help cut down on strip residential development..
Zoning is another tool that can be used to control strip commercial
development. Overall traffic volumes, as shown on the map on the next
page, have been increasing along major arteries within several miles
of the city of Jacksonville while decreasing the farther one travels
away from Jacksonville. This suggests that traffic problems related to
strip development near Jacksonville will continue to increase unless
appropriate measures are taken.
The presence of firm regulations, as prescribed by the Coastal
Resources Commission, related to building in estuarine and ocean erodible
areas has proven to be a great help to each entity. Homes are set back
properly and estuaries are protected. However, the lack of clear-cut
regulations in inlet hazard areas could create problems in the future.
Scientific data related to the migration of each inlet along the coast
should be used to determine the type and density of future development
in these areas.
Problems with malfunctioning septic tanks in poor soils have caused
many problems to develop, including the pollution of valuable shellfish
areas. Their order also creates problems for the property owner as well
as neighbors. The amended septic tank regulations which came into effect
in 1977 (Laws and Rules for Ground Absorption Sewage Disposal Systems
of 3,000 Gallons on Less Design Capacity)
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have prevented many of these types of failures from occurring on newly
developed lots. In older subdivisions, adequate land may not be available
for the installation of a second or third system. This may nut pressure
on municipalities and the county to service these areas, causing random
extension of utilities and increasing the possibilities of urban sprawl.'
Land use problems that have been corrected to some degree are the
need for good water in many areas and the need for adequate public access
at West Onslow Beach. The county water system, now under construction,
will provide.water to many residents who had poor water previously due
to a number of reasons (shallow wells, heavy mineral content, etc.).
,As for -beach access, all new subdivisions at [Jest Onslow Beach shall.
provide at least one 10 foot pedestrian easement for each 600 feet of
ocean frontage. The easements will be dedicated to Onslow County.
Onslow County is also working on two potential park sites at the beach
in its ongoing effort to provide public access.
Potential problems which may create some concern in the future should
also be reviewed. Development around airports has created difficult
situations in many localities across the country. In preparation for
what may happen around Albert J. Ellis Airport in Onslow County, the
county is undertaking a Land Use and Noise Analysis with the help of the
Federal Aviation Administration. This study will make recommendations as
to how Onslow County can effectively deal with any new development in the
vicinity of the airport.
Development pressure on the ecosystem of Onslow County should also .
be monitored closely (see Environmental Effects of Potential Development
Activities in Coastal Onslow County, 1980).
As development spreads to areas that were previously used for other
purposes compatibility problems could occur between urban uses and rural.
farm operations. Stricter land use regulations should be considered if
this type of conflict continues to occur.
Development pressures will continue to be great at West Onslow Beach.
To serve this future development, a 11201"Facilities Plan was designed

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(also serving Surf City, Topsail Beach, and a small part of Pender County)
with Onslow County serving as the lead agency. The planning area had a
1980 permanent population of 820 and a peak seasonal population of 19,950
(1980 estimate). None of the planning area is presently served by a central
sewer system.
Several scientific studies have revealed that significant water
quality problems exist in this 201 area, mostly related to septic tank
seepage, rapid percolation and a high water table.. This situation has
resulted in the closure of large areas to shellfishing.
With a great deal of growth projected for West Onslow Beach (see
Seasonal Population), the degradation of ground and surface waters will
continue. With the regional wastewater management system designed by
Henry Von Oesen and Associates, Inc. at a cost of approximately $15 million
(1979 dollars), water quality will greatly improve.
This project, along with others, is being delayed by the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency which is reviewing its impact on the
barrier island. With or withour implementing this 201 plan, development
will continue to occur, even in high densities. See the North Topsail
Shores development at New River Inlet as a good example because on -site
waste disposal was used. The only effective long term answer for existing
and future homes, however, is implementing this 201 plan and, thus,
preserving water quality.
Areas Likely to Experience Change in Predominant Land Uses.
A few areas of Onslow County stand out as most likely to experience
change in predominant land uses. They include: -undeveloped portions of
West Onslow Beach; areas adjacent to U. S. 258 from Jacksonville to Catherine
Lake Road (SR 1001); land in the vicinity of Albert J. Ellis Airport;.
areas adjacent to Gum Branch Road (SR 1308) from Jacksonville toward
Richlands for a distance of approximately five miles; land adjacent to and
in the vicinity of Piney Green Road; the Southwest community; land just
.south and north of Richlands; and land adjacent to or near N. C. 24 west of
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of Swansboro. With the beach as an exception, this land is presently in
timber or is used for farming.
Undeveloped portions of West Onslow Beach will develop as single-family
homes, duplexes, triplexes, condominiums, hotels and highway -oriented
businesses. The density of specific projects will depend on the approval of
small sewage treatment plants by NCNRCD or the approval of the Topsail Island
201 proposal presently under review by the Environmental Protection Agency'.
All development will comply with the appropriate local, state and federal
laws and regulations.
Land along U. S. 258 from Jacksonville to Catherine Lake Road will
likely develop into highway business and single=family homes. This trend
has already been set.
Land in the vicinity of Albert J. Ellis Airport, especially toward
Catherine Lake, has potential for light industrial development and related
uses. This potential is mainly due to the area being supplied by the County
Water System, the proximity of the land to the airport and the proposed
improvements to U. S. 258.
Gum Branch.Road subdivisions are increasing in size and number, signaling
the area as a future location for single-family homes and small businesses.
The poor quality of the road itself could create traffic problems in the
future.if it is not upgraded (see Transportation Section).
The land near.Piney Green.Road will experience a great deal of growth
in the next ten years. Over 1,000 new homes are projected for this area. An
additional amount of highway commercial usage is expected. Piney Green Road
should also be upgraded since it carries over 6,000 cars per day on a winding
two-lane stretch of about six miles (see Transportation Section).
The Southwest community is primarily residential with businesses stripped
along its major arteries (U. S. 17, N. C. 53). This area will grow as new
residential subdivisions are located on land that can receive septic tanks.
Poor soil and high water table in much of the area will continue to create
problems in existing subdivisions. The entire area is located within the
boundaries of.the .Jacksonville 201 Plan.
North of Richlands appears to be receptive to scattered residential
development while plans have been discussed which would create an industrial
park south of town along U. S. 258.
The Town of Swansboro is growing westward. The present trend is strip
commercial development along N. C. 24 with scattered residential development
along roads feeding into this artery. Industrial development for this area
is a good possibility in the future.
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PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS/CONSTRAINTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
High water table, especially in the eastern portions of Onslow
County, makes the use of land difficult at times. _Level terrain
offers builders -little help in efforts to drain water away from
development sites. Some drainage work has taken place along the
coast to make property usable and control mosquitos. However, adverse
side effects have taken place or could take place in many instances,
such as: causing an influx of fresh water into salt water estuaries,
stunting the growth of species that live there; or allowing pesticides.
and fertilizers to flow with the fresh water into nursery areas,
causing eutrophication, siltation and poisoning of those areas.
Hazard Areas
Flood hazard is something many coastal communities must deal
with. In addition to Jacksonville, and Swansboro being located adjacent
to large bodies of water, the Queen's Creek area plus Sneads Ferry and
West Onslow Beach are communities that must contend with flooding in
the future.
At the present time Onslow County is in the emergency phase of the
Federal Flood Insurance Program. Existing preliminary maps are not
accurate enough to be very useful. They also do not show flood
elevations. Final maps, produced under the supervision of the U.S.
Armv Corps of Engineers, will be available in 1982. The impact of
these flood hazard areas on future development can be better assessed
when these maps are available.
_ Shoreline erosion data, prepared by the Office of Coastal Management,
shows that the oceanfront of Onslow County is eroding at a very gradual
pace when compared to many other counties and municipalities. The
thirty year long-term annual erosion rates vary from 60 ao 76 feet.
These figures are averages, however, and should not hide the potential
dangers of building on the oceanfront.
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Hazard Areas
At [lest Onslow Beach a problem has developed whereby property owners
have had land rendered unbuilable because of CAMA Setbacks from the
ocean and/or zoning setbacks from roads. A policy has been adopted`
by the state to allow some types of development on this land. However,
the value of the property in many cases has been lessened. Onslow
County's policy is that the value of the property is lowered
for tax purposes if a variance is not justified or a reasonable use
cannot be made of the property. This policy is handled on.a case -by -case basis.
The only .inlet subject to development pressures is New River Inlet.
The inlet n.s presently migrating southwest, creating a "spit" (a finger
of land projecting partially across the mouth of the inlet) on the Camp
Lejeune side of the inlet. Although no existing scientific data is
available to prove;it, local property owners feel the present dredging
practices in the inlet are accentuating erosion on the southwest side
which, according to recent estimates, may reach more than 20 feet per
year. Several alternatives are available; (1) limit development in this
hazardous area; (2) allow stabilization procedures to be implemented along
eroding portions of the inlets shoreline; or (3) dredge the inlet in a
manner which will not accentuate erosion on the southwest shore (if the
existing dredging is indeed a problem).
The only other area of Onslow County that appears to have an erosion
problem is part of the shoreline along the New River in Camp Lejeune.
Cliffs 10 - 20 feet high have formed due mainly to wave action against
the sandy loamy shoreline.
Soil Limitations
Onslow County contains three different soil groups with distinct
horizons,or layers. The first group includes the Norfolk, St. Lucie, and
Lakewood.sr,'ls. These soils are probably the most thoroughly weathered
and best c.-_ained soils in the entire county. The next group is the
Dunbar, Coxville, Bladen soils. They have 3 distinct horizons: (1) a
gray to dark gray surface layer: (2) a light gray to yellowish -gray.
subsurface; and (3) a tough, mottled and sometimes plastic subsoil
layer. Because of this plastic subsoil layer, drainage in this group
is often poor.
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The last group is the St. Johns, Onslow, and Leon group. These soils
are characterized by a distinct "hardpan" layer of blackish -brown sand
cemented together by organic matter. This hardpan results in poor
drainage. (See Environmental Effects of Potential Development Activities
in Coastal Onslow County).
Onslow County's soil survey is being done by the U. S. Soil Conservation
Service. However, it is not scheduled for completion until 1983. The
importance of building on good soil cannot be stressed enough. Building
foundations on soils that lack strength or have shrink -swell potential
can cause cracks or major structural damage.
The location of sanitation systems on individual lots is greatly
affected by soil types. The North Carolina Administrative Code, Section
.1900, is very specific about soil characteristics suitable for placement
of sewage disposal systems. Each building lot is inspected by a county
sanitarian and soil borings are made. The soil texture, structure,.depth
and.drainage are assessed in determining suitability. Poor soil types
for buildings and septic systems are not limited to one area of the county
but are scattered throughout. Hardpan is also a problem in many areas,
especially in axid around Holly Ridge, Dixon and Hubert. High water table
cannot be narrowed to any one area of Onslow County either. As an example,
many sandy soils have no problem but many loamy soils have a dark gray
color indicating a water table problem. These two soil types occur in
every township. In general, the best soil types that have the least
number of complications tend to be in Richlands and Swansboro Townships.
Modified septic systems are being used more in Onslow County as they
are across the state. They are installed to overcome specific handicaps,
with high water table the main problem:.
Soil types that show the greatest hazard for building are in -the
severe category: Portsmouth - Torhunta, Johnston Bibbs, and Ponzer
Pamlico soils.
In addition to the severe limitations category, the.poorly drained
soils of the county include the moderate limitations category. This
category includes the soils of the Craven-Lenior, Tidal Marsh, Coastal
Beach,'Rains Lynchburg -Goldsboro, Leo-Lynnhaven and Onslow-Lumbee types.
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The following are Onslow County areas, their soil classification,
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and relationship to septic systems.`
Swansboro Township
Majority area: Onslow-Lumbee ,Leon-Lynnhaven,,Coastal Beach (Moderate
Limitations), Tidal Marsh (Severe Limitations) small area north of Oueens
Creek, Johnston -Bibb (Severe Limitations) small area at Bear Creek, and,
Ponzer-Pamlico (Severe Limitations).
White Oak Township
Majority area: Craven-Lenior and Onslow (Moderate Limitations)
north boundary and central portions,and Johnston -Bibb (Severe Limitations)
Sneads Ferry
Leon-Lynnhaven, Onslow-Lumbee, Coastal Beach (Moderate Limitations),
Kenansville-Dragston (No Severe Limitations); Low marsh areas, Johnston -
Bill; (Central and North Central Area Severe Limitations).
Stump Sound
Central area: Ponzer-Pamlico (Severe Limitations) includes low swamp
areas, Kenansville-Dragston: (No Severe Limitations).
Richlands Area
Majority area: Rains Lynchburg Goldsboro (No Severe Limitations),
Airport area; Kenansville, Dragston (Slight Limitations); Intermingled
areas, Johnston -Bibb (Severe Limitations) and Kenansville-Dragston (Slight
Limitations).
The generalized soil map along with the limitations chart provide a
ready reference to soils in Onslow County; however, for more specific
detail, the Soil Survey, of Onslow County, North Carolina, prepared by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Soils, 1923, should be
consulted. This report is available through the Onslow County Farm
Agent's Office on College Street.
Airport Hazard ,
It is important that Albert J. Ellis Airport can maintain or expand
its size and level of operations to satisfy aviation needs. The protection
of the public investment in a facility for which there may be no future
replacement should also be considered. Equally important are those people
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who live, work or own property near the airport and their freedom from
noise and other adverse impacts.of the airport.
With a small amount of development encroaching into the vicinity of
the airport, the time is right to review alternatives which would protect
both the airport and its neighbors. A planning group has been organized
to conduct a Land Use and Noise Compatibility Study for the airport.
Members of the group include the County Planning Director, Airport Manager,
Airport Engineers, members of the County Planning Board and Airport
Commission, members of the aviation community, and other interested parties.
The study will indicate potential problems and will recommend measures
that the county, the airport, pilots and local residents may take to
prevent future compatibility problems between the airport and its
environs from occurring. It is due for completion in December 1981.
Steep Slopes
With the exception of coastal sand dunes, steep slopes are not a
problem in Onslow County.
Hurricane and Flood Evacuation Needs and Plans
In 1977 the Onslow County Hurricane Evacuation Plan was approved by
the County and its municipalities. A copy of the plan is in the Appendix.

Water
Supply
and
Quality
All of the water approved for human consumption in Onslow County comes
from groundwater. Wells in Onslow County obtain their water from three
aquifers - the surficial sands, Cretaceous Sands and tertiary limestone.
Surficial sand covers the entire county to depths ranging from 10 to 30 feet.
This layer supplies enough water.for domestic purposes since the water
table is within 15 feet of the surface county. The cretaceous sands. --supply
well water in the northwest portion of the county. This yield is
shown by a well of the town of Richlands which is 535 feet deep and yields
500 GPM at a drawdown of about 80 feet. Except in the northwestern portion.
of the county, salty water may be found in the lower part of the Peedee
aquifer. The entire formation may contain salt water in the New River vicinity
and south of Jacksonville.
The tertiary limestone unit supplies water to drilled wells south of
U. S. 17. It thins out to the north but remains an important aquifer as far
as Richlands. Much of the groundwater from this aquifer is discharged into
the New River or in the Catherine Lake Vicinity. It's degree of consolidation
and it's composition may vary greatly and open-end wells can be used almost
everywhere. Permeability also varies with location.
The surficial sands.yield water that is soft and low in dissolved
mineral matter. It usually contains dissolved carbon dioxide to render it
corrosive. Cretaceous sands water is a soft, sodium bicarbonate generally
suited to all uses. The tertiary.limestone aquifer yields a hard, calcium
bicarbonate and may contain high levels of iron.
Problems occur on Topsail Island with the,intrusion of brakish water
into well water. To alleviate this problem, Onslow County has included the
beach area in its county water system. With the construction of a new water
line to serve North Topsail Shores, the county water system will serve the
entire Onslow County portion of Topsail Island.
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EFFECTS OF POTENTIAL r
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
7 j ... -''•:; (Y< IN COASTAL ONSLOW COUNTY
THE GEOGRAPHICAL
• DISTRIBUTION OF AQUIFERS l'
USED WITHIN ONSLOW COUNTY

As stated in Environmental Effects of Potential Development
Activities in Coastal Onslow County, the use of water should bemonitored
closely. The tertiary limestone aquifer can provide'100,000 to 1,000,000
gallons per day over an area of one square mile. The cretaceous and sand
aquifer can provide an'estimated 50,000 gallons per day of groundwater.
With one-half of this aquifer being brackish, it can still supply 15,000,000.
GPD (assuming an area of 300 square miles and a rate of discharge equal to
the rate of recharge, not including possible induced recharges).
Since wells are usually concentrated.in one area, the possiblity that
withdrawals will be in excess of natural recharge is a possibility. This
results in continually expanded cones of depression. Since well fields of
Onslow County and Jacksonville are in the same general area, the levels of
withdrawal should not exceed recharge. Consequences could be the lateral
or even vertical movement of brackish water into fresh water. Therefore,
Onslow County and Jacksonville should work closely together to prevent
this type of problem.
There are two categories of pollutants: point and non -point. Point -
sources, like sewage treatment plant discharges, are controlled by state and
federal agencies and must conform to strict emission standards. With the
help of recently completed 201 projects in Jacksonville and Swansboro,
treated wastewater discharge.from these two towns has improved. This cannot;
be said for Holly Ridge which has a malfunction sewage treatment plant
and raw sewage being dumped into storm drains which lead to Kings Creek
and eventually, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Studies done by
Marine Fisheries indicate that high coliform bacteria counts along the
waterway can be partially attributed to the pollution of Kings Creek._
Plans for a new sewage treatment and collection facility at Hol.ly'Ridge
should continue. Recent tests by UNC - Wilmington indicate that points of i
discharge by Camp Lejeune into New River have very low coliform bacteria
• count:3, indicating a high degree of treatment. Non -point sources, like
urban and agricultural runoff, continue to be a cause of polluting.our
rivers and streams. Little can be done by Onslow County to alleviate this:
problem other than to notify the appropriate state of federal agency if a
problem is detected. Due to a high water table, water quality in the vicinity
of all landfills in Onslow County should be monitored closely by the appropriate
state and federal agencies.
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Septic tank seepage into estuarine waters is widespread along the ,
coast. This situation, along with runoff from livestock areas and urban
developments, has created high coliform bacteria counts along the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and in many parts of the New River. This
is substantiated by recent findings of Marine Fisheries and UNC - Wilmington
Possible solutions may include some form of central sewage collection and
treatment for developing areas such as Sneads Ferry and West Onslow Beach.
The Topsail Island 201 Facilities Plan presently includes the developed
portion of West Onslow Beach. Further design and construction of the
project has been delayed while the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
conducts a new environmental impact study of 201 programs on barrier islands.
The problem continues to get worse, more shellfish acreage is exposed to
pollution, the cost of the project continues to rise, and funding for the
project is jeapardized. EPA should release funds for this project immediately.
Pesticides and nutrients.are.used extensively in agriculture and
may, depending on conditions, be transported into streams. Pesticides are
poisonous and can kill valuable organisms in:these streams. Nutrients from
fertilizers have the potential to speed up eutrophication and the growth of '
algae which depletes oxygen supplies.
Nearly 80% of annual soil erosion in North Carolina comes from
agricultural land. Some of this is discharged into large.rivers as sediment,
adversely affecting aquatic life and reducing the carrying capacity of the
water bodies. This may be one of several problems the White Oak River has
been experiencing for some time. Other problems are also being reviewed
at this time in phase one of a hydrology study of the river.
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FRAGILE AREAS/AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
There are a number of fragile areas throughout Onslow County
which could easily be damaged by insensitive land development.
These areas include coastal wetlands, sand dunes, ocean beaches and
shorelines, estuarine waters, public trust waters, complex natural
areas and archeological sites.
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), provided this shall
not include hurricane or tropical storm tides. Salt marsh or
other marsh shall.be those areas upon which grow some, but not
neccessarily all, of the following salt marsh and marsh species:
Smooth or Salt Water Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora): Black
Needlerush (Juncus roemerianus); Glasswort (Salicornia spp.);
Salt - Meadow Grass (Spartina Patens); Sea Lavender (Limonium
spp.); Bulrush (Scirpus spp.); Saw Grass (Cladium Jamaicense;
and Salt Weed Grass (Spartina cynosuroides). Included in this
definition of wetlands 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)).
Also seethe Topsail -Surf City 201 Facilities Plan for other
relevant data.
Onslow County has Jurisdiction over several large 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
we�lanO area �s accessible by road.
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The second wetland area extends from the northeastern border of Camp
Lejeune to the Carteret County line. It includes the following area:
wetlands between the mainland and the Atlantic Ocean; wetlands along Queens
Creek and its tributaries; and the White.0ak River as far inland as Grants
Creek. With the exception of the areas around Queens Creek and Swansboro,
much of this area is inaccessible except by boat.
Vacation home developments are becoming popular in accessible areas
adjacent to these wetlands and could pose a threat in the foreseeable future.
Much of the wetlands along the New River between Jacksonville and Sneads Ferry
is in Camp Lejeune and is 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.
Low tidal marsh also serves as the first line of defense against shore-
line erosion by dissipating wave action.
There are several endangered species inhabiting coastal wetlands,
including the red cockaded woodpecker, alligators, osprey and sea turtles.
Prior to development, those areas known to contain endangered species will be
canvased to make every possible effort to preserve them.
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 adequately from the .ocean to limit
the risk of damage and those additions to structures of secondary usefulness
which are unattached (ex. - gazebos, walkways, decks) and do not cause
irreversible damage. Development shall also be consistent with local regulations
and regulations of the Office of Coastal Management.
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Ocean beaches and shorelines 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) vegetation, or (2) a
distinct change in predominant soil particle size, or (3) a change
inslope or elevation which alters the physiographic land form.
Sand 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
phenomenon 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 must 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.
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 agreement 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
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species must spend all or some part of their life cycle in the estuary.
The high levei of'commercial and sports fisheries and the aesthetic
appeal of coastal North Carolina are dependent upon the protection and
sustained quality of our estuarine areas. (See the next page for
estuarine bodies of water),
Public trust waters are defined as all waters of the Atlantic
ucean ana cne ianas tnerunaer rrom the mean high water mark to the
seaward limit -of state jurisdiction, all natural bodies of water subject
to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean high water
mark, all navigable natural bodies of water and lands thereunder to
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
prescription, custom, usage, dedication or any other means. Included
in public trust waters are areas 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 *forth Carolina Constitution.
The New River and the White Oak River are examples of public trust waters.
The Belgrade quarry is considered a unique geologic formation. It
has been providing high quality limestone construction material for
almost a quarter century. The lakes left as a by-product of this strip
mining operation provide an excellent recreational resource, for they
are abundant in fresh water fish and open to public enjoyment. The
Belgrade quarry is not considered a fragile area and, therefore, should
not be designated as an Area of Environmental Concern.
Within the county there are no known complex natural areas; that
is areas sustaining remnant species, registered natural landmarks or -
historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
As noted in the Onslow County Archeological Assessment, there are four
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TABLE 23
Many commercial fishing waters also contain nursery areas for fish
and shellfish. The following is a list of all, estuarine fishing waters
in Onslow County.
1. Beasleys Creek - Below the Narrows.
2. Kings Creek.
3. Turkey.Creek.
4. Mill Creek.
5. New River - Below U. S. 17 bridge in Jacksonville.
6. Wheeler Creek.
7. Everett Creek.
8. Stones Creek.
9: Muddy Creek:
10. Mill Creek.
11. Lewis Creek.
12, Southwest Creek - Below Maple Hill Landing.
13. Freeman (Browns) Creek.
14. Bear Creek.
15. Queens Creek - Below Raymond Frazier's Landing.
16. Parrotts Swamp.
17. White Oak River - Below Stella.
18. Howard Creek.
19.. Mill Pond Creek..
20. Webbs Creek , Below Railroad Bridge.
21. New River'Inlet
22. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
23. Bouge Inlet.
Inland waters include:
1: Southwest Creek - Above Maple Hill Landing.
2. Brinson Creek..
3. Northeast Creek.
4. Wallace Creek.
5. Codels Creek.
6. French Creek.
7 Duck Creek.
8. Queens Creek - Above Raymond Frazier's Landing.

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13
MAP 5
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AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
` j F,; ' -�� .si �� - � I •.• INCLUDE LAND TS FEET INLAND
FROM ESTUARINE WATERS AND
INCLUDE MARSHLAND.
(+ OCEAN AE C rS ARE AS SHOWN.
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216' INLAND
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archeologically sensitive areas in the county: (1) around the White
Oak River, (2) Queens Creek, (3) Chadwick Bay, and (4) Topsail Island.
The previously mentioned sturdy will be used to determine the value of
any archeological sites prior to development in these areas. In addition,
the N. C. Department of Cultural Resources will also be contacted for its
input. For more specific information about these sites, see the Onslow
County Archeological Assessment.

AREAS WITH RESOURCE POTENTIAL
Identification of areas with resource potential reflects the way
in which these valuable lands are being used. This includes lands being
used for forestry, agriculture and recreation, plus potential peat resources
and mineral deposits.
Forestry
Most of,the commercial forest land is owned by Weyerhaeuser and
International Paper with several other companies owning small tracts.
Forest land ownership maps prepared by the North Carolina Office of Forest
Resources, with the approval of the major companies, indicate that
approximately 37% of all the land in Onslow County is owned by these users.
Of the 494,453 acres of land in Onslow County 377,046 acres are
commercial forest, 300,094 acres are covered by pines, and 76,952-acres
are covered by hardwoods. The paper companies are utilizing the forests
of the county well. There are 1521,632 acres understocked; 129,165 acres
adequately stocked and 95,249 acres of land stocked to capacity.
TABLE 24
TIMBER VOLUMES
ONSLOW COUNTY
ALL SPECIES
SAWTIMBER
THOUSANDS OF BOARD FEET
GROWING STOCK
THOUSANDS OF CUBIC FEET
730,546
268,098
PINE A
477,608
176,039
OTHER SOFTWOODS .
25,837
6,406
SOFT HARDWOODS o
140,971
57,523
HARD HARDWOODS o
86,110
28,130
w LONGLEAF LOBLOLLY, POND, SLASH, SHORTLEAF
s CYPRESS, EASTERN RED CEDAR, ATLANTIC WHITE CEDAR
c BOXELDER, RED MAPLE, HACKBERRY, LOBLOLLY BAY, SWEET GUM, BLACK GUY, TUPELO GUY,
YELLOW POPLAR, COTTONWOOD, SYCAMORE, BLACKCHERRY, WILLOW, ELM
o BIRCH, HICHORY, PERSIMMON, BEECH, ASH, HOLLY, BLACK WALNUT, MULBERRY, ALL OAK
iF THIS DATA WAS IN THE 1976 LAND USE PLAN AND HAS NOT BEEN .UPDATED BY
THE DIV. OF FOREST RESOURCES SINCE 1973.
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Hofmann Forest covers 53,696 acres of land, or about 11% of Onslow County.
The property is owned by North Carolina State University and is .leased to
Champion Timber Company. Most of the land is forested while a small amount
is in cultivation.
Croatan National Forest is not in Onslow County. However, it borders
Onslow County to the east and drains into the White Oak River. Much of the "
land is forested. Preliminary studies indicate that fresh water intrusion.
into the White Oak River in past years may have been the results of artificial
drainage of portions of Croatan NationalFForest. This practice is no longer
used.
Productive Agricultural Lands
'By tradition, agricultural lands have played a major role in the county's
economy. The farming regions are in the area around Richlands, within
White Oak Township and, to a lesser degree, around Sneads Ferry. The big
money crops are tobacco, corn and soybeans. Livestock also provides a
major source of income. Adjacent to the City of Jacksonville, some prime
agricultural lands are being used for urban development. In the remaining
portions of the county, the total acreage of cropland in cultivation has
remained relatively stable. The actual number of farms is decreasing because
of a trend of,larger farm owners purchasing smaller farms and combining that
acreage with previous holdings., The trend toward greater mechanization is
partly responsible for this phenomenon. Soil information from the county
soil survey is still not in published form and provides little detailed
information on soil quality.
Potentially Valuable Mineral Sites
The mineral resources found in Onslow County are classed as non-metallic.
Along the coast and for several miles,inland the land is made up almost
entirely of unconsolidated sands and clays which are of little value
commercially. Inland there are several formations.which are of greater value
as the sands in that location are useful for construction materials, especially
for road building. The limestone contains. phosphate rock which makes limestone
extremely important as a source of agriculture lime, road and airport foundation
material, and aggregates for concrete and cement blocks. There is a lime-
stone quarry at Belgrade, owned by the Martin Marietta Aggregates, that mines
limestone for use in construction. The State Department of Transportation
also mines paving sand for state highways from several borrow pits located
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throughout the county.
Seven oil and gas prospecting wells have been drilled in Onslow County,
the,deepest 1,�70 feet, drilled in 1953; the shallowest 1,232 feet, drilled.
in 1960. There were eleven wells drilled in surrounding counties, (Carteret,,
Pender and Jones) with the deepest well in Carteret County at 5,609 feet,
all of which were dry holes. Even though oil and gas have•not been found,
the thickness and character of the sedimentary beds found along the coast make .
Onslow County interesting for further research.
Research should also be done in the Great Sandy Run Pocosin area of
southern Onslow County to determine if peat is available for mining in the.
future. Peat is a material made up of partially decomposed plant material
and inorganic minerals that have accumulated in a water -saturated_ environment
over a period of time (also referred to as young coal). About 35,000 acres
of the pocosin is owned by International Paper..
According to a recent Research Triangle Institute study, north Carolina's
coastal area contains peat reserves which could supply 24 years of our state's
annual energy consumption at 1976 rates. These reserves total about three.
billion tons of peat in coastal bogs and pocosins. In North Carolina the
peat harvesting season is about nine months.
Major items of significance about peat is its potential for generating
electricity and its low particulate emissions when it is burned.
Publicly Owned Lands
There are three major publicly -owned tracts within the county, the
largest being the U. S. Marine Corps bases at Camp Lejeune. This federally
owned land 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 and is leased to Champion Timber Company.
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.
Other Recreation Areas
At West Onslow Beach approximately 677 acres of privately owned land is
undeveloped. Much of this is used by swimmers, sunbathers and fishermen.
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However, as with most beaches, development is gradually taking place. Onslow
County plans to provide public facilities at the beach in several ways.
Plans are being formulated tp provide parking and restroom facilities. Other
sites are also being considered.
?dildlife Sanctuaries
Privately owned or rented wildlife areas are shown on the following
page.
i

BELGRADE
WHITE OAK IMPOUNDMENT
SITE
ALBEMARLE PAPER
CO. BEAR SANC.
SWANSBORO
a
OPEN HUBERT
BEAR
GAMELAND CREEK
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25e HELL AND PURGATORY 2
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PRIME WILDLIFE AREAS sTUSOUNNDD
AND SANCTUARIES FIRE PREVENTION
AND HUNTING
CLUB
ONSLOW COUNTY PLANNING DEPT. 1981
53
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FUTURE DEMANDS
Population Projections
According to recent
trends, Onslow County's
population will
continue to increase over
the next ten years but
at a slower pace
than in the past. Projections
given
by the North Carolina Department
of Administration for
1980 (121,653)
were extremely
optimistic in
relation to the preliminary
estimates
by the Bureau of the Census
(112,165). Therefore,
their 1990 projection
of
124,000 should
actually be less.
TABLE
25
Future Population
Estimates
1980
1990
% Change
Onslow County
* 112,165
120,017
6%
Jacksonville Twp.
58,835
61,534
5%
Jacksonville City
(22,000)
(25,000)
(14%)
Swansboro Twp.
21,840
22,7.14
4%
Swansboro Town
(963)
(1,011)
(5%)
Stump Sound Twp.
5,933
6,348
7%
Holly Ridge
(457)
(503)
(10%)
Richlands Twp.
8,178
8,914
9%
Richlands Town
(815)
(905)
(11%)
White Oak Twp.
17,378
20,507.
18%
*U.S. Bureau of the Census
Preliminary Estimates
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A major constraint to growth in many areas will continue to be
poor soils which create foundation and septic tank problems. Install-
ation of proposed sewage systems at Holly Ridge and ?lest Onslow Beach,
will help alleviate this problem. ".
Much of the projected growth in Onslow County will continue .to
be in the vicinity of the City of Jacksonville. Some of this growth
will be.within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city, while
other growth must be regulated.by county .government. Subdivision
review by the-Onslow County Planning Dept". will assist in developing this
area at a density where septic tanks or private sewage systems can be
used successfully.
An important factor to consider is the impact of the seasonal
population on Onslow County's economy and public facilities. These
visitors will grow in number and will demand many of the same services
provided for full-time residences.
Much of the seasonal population will be located at West Onslow
Beach. Listed below are population projections for that area.
TABLE 26
POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR
WEST ONSLOW BEACH
Average Peak, Maximum
Permanent Seasonal Seasonal Population
1980 240 1,850 3,480 3,770
1985 465 3,515 6,612 7,770
1990 700 5,273 9,918 10,335
When compared to the 1976 Land Use Plan's estimates, these
figures are somewhat smaller. However, the 1976 figures were based
on a central sewage system being installed at West Onslow Beach by
this time. At this point there is doubt that a central sewage system
will be installed in the next five years due to present plans by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review and possibly cut back
on barrier island 201 Wastewater Collection and Treatment projects.
Onslow County will continue to support this project and will work
toward setting, up the Metropolitan Sewer District previously discussed
S
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in conjunction with Surf City, Topsail Beach and a small portion of
Pender County.
The Swansboro and Sneads Ferry areas also have a small amount of
seasonal population but not enough to justify addressing in great.
detail.
According to the results of the questionnaire, in the Appendix,
27% of Onslow County's residents would like the county's population
to remain the same, while 42% would like it.to grow somewhat, or grow
a great amount. Onslow's growth rate over the 1970-1980 period was
about 8%.
Future Economy
Economic conditions of an area play a major role in the expansion
or contraction of employment opportunities.Onslow County's economy
is highly dependent on Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, whether directly
through employment opportunities on the base or indirectly through
the provision of goods and services in the civilian community, such as
retail trade, housing, etc.
All present indicators show the military.population has stabilized.
Therefore, future employment increases must come from the provision of jobs
in the civilian sector of the economy. Continued efforts to attract
quality industries to Onslow Countv should be successful.
With increased financial pressures facing many families, the number
of women seeking jobs should increase. Women presently make up about
46% of the county labor force and that figure is likely to increase.
With many "military wives" entering and leaving the local job market,
.competition for the better paying jobs is very keen.

TABLEIZ
CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRIAL BREAKDOWN 1970
ONSLOW COUNTY
REGION P.
TOTAL....
J8,970
.. 100 %
.134,295
.100%
AGRICULTURE
11090
5.7
19,210
12.1
NONAGRICULTURE. .. ... .. :
.17,880
.94.3
.. 1 15,085
.87.9
MANUFACTURING
1,340
7.1
..24,575
19.4
CONSTRUCTION_ _ .. .. _ _ _ . _ ..
..620
3.3
6,180
.6.5
TRADES a SERVICES.
5,980
31.5
31,315
23.5
TRANSPORTATION. a COMMUNICATION. _
1,090
5.8
. .4, 170
..3.0
GOVERNMENT
6,835
36.0
29,395
20.1
ALL OTHER NON -MANUFACTURING. ... .. . ...
. 2 015
_ _ .10.6
1...19 450
. 15.4
SOURCE, Region P Multi -County Statistical Data, May 1972 Neuse River
Council of Government.
TABLE 28
.ESTIMATED EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRIAL BREAKDOWN FOR
1975, 1979, 1990, 2000 FOR ONSLOW COUNTY
1975
1979
1990
2000
TOTAL..-..
.. ..22,710 ...
. 24,099. . .. .
28,155 ...
32,450
AGRICULTURE
990
728
400
236
NONAGRICULTURE .. . . . ... . 21,720...
. 23,371 .. . .
27,755.. ..
32,214
MANUFACTURING
1,830
2,794
3,318
3,851
CONSTRUCTION. . . ..
_ . 950
.11303. . . ..11547. . . .. 1,796
TRADES & SERVICE
6,340
7,361
8,742
10,146
TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION,
a PUBLIC UTILItIES
.. ... .. 920.
1,001.
1,189.
1,380
GOVERNMENT
7,650
7,788
9,249
10,735
ALL OTHER NON-MANUFACTURING..2,840.
3,124. . .
; 3,710. . .. ..4,306
Increased industrial employment may in turn, create a need for
additional community facilities, plus additional land for residential,
commercial, industrial and recreational purposes.
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PART XI

COMMUNITY FACILITIES
An inventory of existing community facilities and their design
capacities will assist in the assessment of future needs.
Solid Waste Disposal
The present approved county landfill for Onslow County is a 75 acre
site just north of Jacksonville near SR 1409. The site serves all of
Onslow County (except Camp Lejeune) as well as the four municipalities.
The usable area in the site expires in the near future, leaving two alter-
natives: (1) return to the previous "Southwest landfill" and utilize
available land, or (2) pursue the acquisition of a new site either by purchase
or lease.
The former landfill site in the Southwest community was closed several
years ago in order to operate the existing landfill more economically.
Camp Lejeune also operates a landfill.
Thirteen container sites have been placed strategically around the`
county to accomodate residents. All sites use twenty, thirty and forty cubic
yard containers. The following table lists all sites and the estimated gross
cubic yards of waste dumped at each site (non -compacted):
TABLE 29
SOLID WASTE DUMPED PER CONTAINER
(in gross cubic yards)
Container site
1979
1980
% change
1.
Pumpkin Center
*
4828
2.
Swansboro
7388
8098
9.6%
3.
Silverdale
4310
3646
-15.4%
4.
Hubert
8882
8573
-3.5%
5.
Midway Park
14,916
14,112
-3.4%
6.
Georgetown
4,329
3,282
-24.2%
7.
Folkstone
10,575
9,999
-5.8%
8.
Nine Mile
3,741
3,530
-5.6%
9.
Verona
14,981
14,231
-5.0%
10.
Catherine Lake
13,758
11,068
-19.6%
11.
Richlands
7,758
6,760
-12.0%
12.
Onslow Memorial
Hospital
*
3,485
13.
West Onslow Beach
*
3,554
Source:
Onslow Clean County Committee
*Information not
available
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COUNTY PARKS
® GARBAGE CONTAINER SITES
® EXISTING LANDFILL LOCATION
CLOSED LANDFILL LOCATION
MAP 7
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This solid waste is picked up by the County Solid Waste Department
and transported to the landfill :for dumping and compaction. Compaction
can save up to 60% of the space required for solid waste. The city of
Jacksonville is the largest user of landfill space, followed by independent
haulers, Onslow County, commercial and construction sites, and private
individuals.
Several new container sites are being considered. They include
Belgrade, Sneads Ferry, and a permanent site at West Onslow Beach.
Runoff from landfills affects the quality of surface and subsurface
waters, which are vital to the health and welfare of all residents of
Onslow County. Landfills are also becoming very expensive to operate.
Therefore, Onslow County should look into the feasibility of coordinating
the civilian -military solid waste systems
County Schools
Efforts have been made to assess the needs of county schools. This
includes -an evaluation of existing schools, the need for new schools,
and the possibility of combining schools. A document entitled Onslow County
1979-1980: School Survey Report was prepared by the Division of School
Planning, North Carolina Department of.Public Instruction. It contains
a thorough review of each school and brings to light many needs. The most
pressing problems appear to be the age of some buildings, overcrowding at
many schools, the lack of a cafeteria at two schools, inadequate size of
media centers, and the lact of art centers at most schools. The table on
the next page lists each school and its facilities.
Water and Sewer
.All four njunicipalities in Onslow County operate water and sewer
systems to various degrees. The City of Jacksonville is presently served
by two well fields north of town for its water supply.(plus one field in
reserve). Total capacity of the system is 6.44 MGD, more than double an
average day's useage. Water storage capacity totals 3.3 million gallons.
The sewer system has just been updated through the Jacksonville 201 Facilities
Plan to meet the city's need through 1995. The sewer plant presently
handles an average of 4.46 MGD while having a peak capacity of 12.2 MGD..
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IN
N
TABLE -M
nATA FOR nNRI nW rnIINTY CrNnnl c
SCHOOL - a GRADES
ACRES
YEAR
BUILT
ADDITIONS
PRnFEASIONAL
TEACHERS
CLASSROOMS
OR TEACHING
STATIONS iF
DESIGNED
SCHOOL
CAPACITY
ADEQUACY
OF SPECIALENROLLUEN
1980- 81
ADM,
SPACE
MEDIA
OR LIBRARY
ART
AUDITORIUM
GYMTORIUM
CAFE 0 M
BELL FORK ELEM.(4-6)..
.27.0
.1960
... .1967
... 18
.... 20
.. .440
. .A
... .I
....
.........
........
... .A
.385
BLUE CREEK ELEMAK-3)
26.5
1955/57
.1960 1974
32
29
616
1
1
A
722
CLYDE ERWIN ELEMAK-3)..
.15.7
..1952
....1960
.. 31
.. 28
.. 5 5 0
.. I
i
I
A
........
... A
...6.40
DIXON ELEM.(K-8)
23.1
1928
1935/40/43/
50/51/58/59/
61/62/64
4T
-
41
792
i
I
1
11026
DIXON HIGH (9-12) .... .
.36.2
.1968/69
.... 1975
26
... 28
..616
A
A
A
.453
JACKSONVILLE JR. HIGH(7-9)
8.0
1940
1951/52/55
59/ 70
33
32
660
A
A
A
A
497
JACKSONVILLE SR. HIGH(10-12)
42.9
1959
1961/64/68/70
62
57
1034
1
1
A
A
1
1202
MORTON ELEM. (K-5)
20.0
1967/68
1975
26
27
506
1
1
1
697
NORTHWOODS ELEM,(K-6)
15.0
1954
1957/67
24
24
528
A
I
A
535
NORTHWOODS PARK JR.
HIGH (7-9)
37.5
1963
1964/65/
66 68 70
31
30
660
A
A
A
A
674
PARKWOOD ELEM.(K-6)
19.8
1969
18
17
286
1
A
A
407
RICHLANDS ELEMAK-5)
13.6
1926
1935/48/50/
52/55/57/
6 77 79
45
48
1,012
A
I
A
A
937
RICHLANDS HIGH (9-12)
42.0
1950
1953/56/71
T 75 79
33
35
770
A
A
A
1
626
SILVERDALE ELEMAK-3)
29.0
1953
1961
13
II
242
1
1
A
242
SUMMERSILL ELEMAK-6)
20.0
1966
21
20
396
1
I
1
A
564
SWANSBORO ELEMAK-3)
11.5
1931
1936/51/75
23
20
440
1
A
A
427
SWANSBORO MIDDLE(4-6)
20.0
1970
16
15
352
A
A
I
A
330
SWANSBORO JR. HIGH(7-8)
18.0
1975
12
II
242
1
1
1
224
SWANSBORO SR, HIGH(9-12)
38.9
1952
1953(54/5T/
i 9
32
33
726
I
1
A
A
A
598
SOUTHWEST JR:SR.HIGH(T-12)
64.5
1976
40
29
638
1
A
I
A
A
766
TABERNACLE ELEM.(4-8)
22.6
1927
1945 5 2/
30
27
594
1
1
A
A
708
TREXLER JR. HIGH (6-8)
18.5
1964/67
1952/53
24
16
352
A
I
I
A
497
THOMPSON ELEM.(K-6)
8.1
1948
1950/58
26
26
.528
1
A
I
A
485
WHITE OAK HIGH 9-12
48.7
1969
1970 72 T4
46
32
704
A
I
1
A
A
627.1
709
656
33,684
14,590
XPERMANENT 8 TEMPORARY, DOES NOT INCLUDE MOBILE UNITS.
XBASED ON PRESENT ENROLLMENT.
A - ADEQUATE
- INADEQUATE

MAP 8
I
Bell Fork Elem
9
Northwoods Elern
17 Swonsboro
Elem
2
Blue Creek
Elem
10
Northwoods Park Elem
IS Swansboro
High
3
Clyde Erwin
Elem
11
Northwoods Pork Jr
19 Swansboro
'Jr
4
Dixon Elem
12
Richlands Elem
20 Swansboro
Middy. School
5
Dixon High
13
Richlands High
21 Tabernacle
Elem
6
Jacksonville
Jr
14
Silverdale Elem
22 Thompson
Elem
7
Jacksonville
Sr
15
Southwest Onslow Jr 8Sr
23 Trexler Jr.
8
Morton Elem
16
Summersill Elem
24 r:oodson Elem
25 White Oak
High
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The Town of Richlands is served by three wells providing 400 GPM,
more than adequate water for the town's needs. Total water storage
capacity is 400,000 gallons. The sewer system has a peak capacity of
300,000 GPD but the average daily use is only about 150,000 GPD.
The Town of Holly Ridge is supplied water through only one well at
250 GPD. Should something happen to this well, all town residents would
be without water and firefighting capabilities would be severely limited.
The answer to this -problem is tying onto the county water system. Holly
Ridge's present sewer system is old, inadequate and in need of repair. A
rehabilitated system is presently in design phase and construction could
start as early as 1982. This would relieve a terrible problem of sewage
running into yards and storm sewers and eventually into Kings Creek.
Kings Creek is documented as a prime source of high coliform bacteria
counts, the criteria used to close shellfish areas.
The Town of Swansboro is served by two wells which .supply water at
the rate of 300 GPM. Total water storage is 350,000 gallons. Because
of recent funds obtained through their 210 Facilities Plan, old sewer
lines have been rehabilitated and a new sewer plant has been constructed
on the White Oak River. The old plant it replaced was a prime point source
of pollution of the White Oak River. The new plant handles about 200,000
GPD on the average witha peak capacity of 500,000 GPD, adequate for the
next 20 years.
Onslow County is in the process of constructing a $16 million county
water system. At the present time approximately 300 miles of pipeline,
ranging in size from 2 to14 inches, have been installed. The actual
system is shown on the next page. Six wells will eventually serve the system,
producing 3 million GPD. This will allow the aquifer to recharge itself
properly. Approximately 25,000 residents will be served initially, plus a
number of businesses, industries and schools. Water storage at this time
is 2.9 million gallons.
Onslow County is also the lead agency in the Topsail - Surf City
201 Facilitie:; Plan. The p!8.n excompasses several items; the construction
of collector :.fines or Surf City, Topsail Beach, West Onslow Beach and
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MAP 10
201 FACILITIES AREAS

a small portion of Pender County; transmition lines; and a 1.15 MGD sewage
treatment plant using lagoons and a land application system. Total cost
of the project in 1979 dollars was $15 million, all but about $2.million
to be derived from state and federal grants. This project has been delayed,
along with other barrier island 201 projects, while the U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency prepares an Environmental Impact Statement for all these
projects. The EIS will determine if EPA thinks these 201 facilities are
actually needed, if they are needed only in certain portions of the 201
planning areas,.or if they are not needed. Several other issues will also
be discussed; water quality, wetlands protection, natural disaster risks,
federal subsidy of recreational homes, public areas, erosion control and
reduction of federal expenditures.
Should the sewer system become a reality, an administrative political
subdivision called a Metropolitan Sewer District will be organized to
administer the system. Each unit of government has agreed that this district
would be the best way to handle a 201 planning area covering two towns and
portions of two counties. The Environmental Management Commission will
hold a public hearing at the request of the boards of the involved entities.
If proper petitions are signed and if creation of the ?,ISD is desirable for
the public health and welfare, the Environmental Management Commission can
adopt a resolution creating the MDS. Court action creating the t1DS or
contesting its validity must betaken within 30 days after first publication
of the resolution. If created, the MDS will be operated by a board appointed
by the governments in which it is located. All uni�s of government have
tentatively agreed to organizing the MSD.
Fire Departments
Tn addition to the City of Jacksonville's full-time fire department,
0nslow County is also served by 18 volunteer departments. The firefighting
capacity of many departments not only depends on the men :involved but in.
their equipment too. Below is a listing of each department, its firefighting
vehicles and their model.
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TABLE 31
CAPACITY
\r%Ml /LOCA'1IO,d'
TYPES
,OF EQUIMENT
IN GALLONS
PUMP/G.P.M.
Back Swamp VFD
1952
International Pumper
550
500
1962
Dodge 3/4 ton Light brush Truck
250
150
1977
Ford nar1ey Pumper
750
750
1980
Ford 'Pumper Tanker
1200
300
Bear Creek VFD
1974
Ford Darley Pumper
750 -
750
1946
Mack Hale Pumper
500
750
1973
Ford Darley Pickup
200
90
Belgrade VFD
1974
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750
1966
International Tanker
1500
60
1942
Chevy Pumper
350
350
Half.Moon VFD
1973
Chevy Darley Pumper
825
350
1974
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750.
1977
International Hale Tanker
1500
350
1979
Chevy Jet Dump Tanker
1200'
350
i
1981
Ford Pickup
250
250
Haws Run VFD
1975
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750.
1969
Ford'. Darley
750
750
Holly Ridge VFD
1975
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750
1952
Chevy .Darley Pumper
500
500
1953
Uard Lafrance Pumper -
250
750.
1955
Rio
600
500
_.1953
Trio
1800
0
1967
Kaiser, Jeep
280
65
1953
3/4 ton Dodge (from Forestry)
300
250
Hubert. VFD
1975
Ford. Darley-Pumper
750
750
1972
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750
1969'Ford
Darley Pumper
750
750
i
1966
Ford Pi.rsch Pumper
500
750

Vine Mile VFD
1.976
Ford Darley Pumper
- 750
750
1948
Ford Hale Pumper _
750
650
1967
Kaiser Jeer (from Half ,Moon)
250
60
1968
Ford F-700
2000
0
Piney Green VFD
1975
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750
1951
GMC Rio Pumper
800
500
1952
Rio (Barton American) Tanker
750
350
1967
Kaiser Jeep Mini Pumper
300
90
Pumpkin Center VFD
1975
Ford Pumper
750
750
1968
Ford Darley Tanker
1700
350
1970
Ford parley Pumper
850
350
1967
Kaiser Jeep Darley Mini Pumper
225
350
1953
[lord Lafrance Pumper
750
750
1956
Studebaker Light .& ladder Unit
0
0
Rhodestown VFD
1974_
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750
1967
Chevy Pumper
550
750
1954
Dodge "Mini Pumper
300 ,,
60
1959
Chevv Tanker,
1000
0
Richlands
1975
Ford Pumper
750
750
1956
International Pumper
500
500
1958
Dodge Tanker
1200,
0
1971
Ford Am. Lafrance
500
1000
SI[eads Ferry VF1)
1972
Ford Pumper
750
750
1975
Ford Pumper
750
750
1967
Kaiser Jeep
100
60
1962
Chevy Tanker
2000
0
Southwest VFD
1971
ford Darley Pumper
1000
350
1977
Ford Darley Pumper
750
750
1975
Ford Berkley Pumper
1000
350
1953
GMC ton Tanker.
2000
80

Swansboro VFD
1972
Ford Pumper
750
750
1974
Ford Pumper
750
750
1966
Chevy Pumper
750
750
1966
MIC Truck
Turkey Creek VFD
1977
Ford Pumper
750
750
1940
Chevy Pumper
500
500
1951
Chevy Tanker
1000
0
Verona VFD
1970
Dodge Pumper
750
750
1974
Ford Pumper
750
750
1950
Chevy Pumper
1000
500
White Oak VFD
1977
Ford Pumper
750
750
1952
Ford Pumper
1000
500
1952
GMC Tanker
1000
65
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Parks
In addition to parks and recreation facilities provided by schools and
municipalities, Onslow County provides two parks for the enjoyment of its
citizens. The first park is a 42 acre tract on Onslow County Pines Road
about four.miles southwest of Jacksonville and contains the following facilities:
1. Covered picnic pavilion (60 seat capacity).
2.- Tot -lot area.
3. Bicentennial Nature Trail (2 mile long with rest shelters and 21 interpretive
stations).
4. Multi -purpose outdoor arena.
5. Physical fitness trail (9/10 mile long with 13 exercize stations).
6. Senior citizens area.
7. Four lighted tennis courts.
8. Two full basketball courts.
9. One little league field.
10. One combination baseball/softball/football/soccer field.
The second park is a 37.5 acre tract on old N. C. 24 near Hubert.
Presently under construction, the park will.eventually contain the following
facilities:
1. One combination soccer/football field.
2. Two full length basketball courts.
3. Park concession/pavilion/restroom complex.
4. 8/10 mile jogging trail.
5. . Senior citizens area.
6. 6/10 mile nature trail.
7. 16 primitive camp sites.
8. Parking to accomodate campers and buses.
The unincorporated community of Sneads Ferry has a 10 acre community
park that presently contains a softball field.
Coastal Carolina Community College
Coastal Carolina Community College is located on Western Boulevard'in
the City of Jacksonville. The 75 acre campus serves approximately 2,500 full
and part-time students with a number of programs such as Pre -Engineering,
Pre -Agriculture,, Pre -Business Administration, Electronic Data Processing and
Secretarial Science. Degrees include Associate in Arts, Associate in Science,
Associate'in Fine Arts and Associate in Applied Sciences. Diploma and
Certificate programs are also available.
A Fine Arts Building is presently under construction while short range
plans calk for a Skills Center to be built. Long range plans call for _a Physical
Education Building, a Lecture Hall, another classroom building and 'a greenhouse.
'1 primary use of the Skills Cente.'r will be to train residents so their skills
will match the needs of industries locating in Onslow County.
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Transportation
Albert J. Ellis -Airport is located approximately 14 miles north of
Jacksonville.- Facilities at the airport include a 7,100 foot runway,
-a parallel taxiway, a 13,100 square foot terminal building, one small
hangar and a crash -fire -rescue building and its related equipment. There
,are '17 aircraft based at Ellis Airport. In addition, Piedmont Airlines
has a number of flights coming and going daily. This number may vary;
according to need. In the past two years Piedmont passengers and flights
have begun to drop as the following table shows:
TABLE 32
PIEDMONT AIRLINES TRAFFIC, 1975-1980
ALBERT J.-ELLIS AIRPORT
Actual
Year Enplanements Deplanements Departures
1975 42,853 56,595 2,484
1976 45,444 57,196 2,197
19.77 47,246 62,325 2,175
1978 48,380 64,050 2,611
1979 47,480 61,597 2,317
1980 39,894 49,315 1,899
Source: Piedmont Airlines
.According to Piedmont authorities, the reason for the drop appears to
be the sagging economy and a drop in military travel.. However, Piedmont has
recently added a new flight to their schedule.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has not prepared a
thoroughfare plan for Onslow County. They have scheduled improvements
through their Seven Year Plan, however, which include: upgrading Western
Boulevard from two lanes to a multi -lane facility; upgrading U. S. 258 (from
U. S. 17 to SR 1001) from two lanes to a multi -lane facility; and extending'
Western Boulevard (two lanes) from U. S. 17 to Gum Branch Road.
A number of additional projects need to be.completed to satisfy Onslow
County's transportation needs. They are shown on the map on the following.page.
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UPGRADING (multi —lane)
._ NEW CONSTRUCTION
ONSLOW COUNTY
t THOROUGHFARE PROPOSAL
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PART XII

i
Traffic volumes have decreased slightly on some highways while
increasing slightly on others. The Onslow County Energy Commission
• suggests that the decreased are related to fewer trips and carpooling
due to the price of gasoline. (see Map 1)
FUTURE LAND NEEDS
Onslow County will continue to grow, although not at the rates
experienced in the 1940.'s and 1950's.To accommodate this growth,
land must be provided to locate various types of land uses around
the .county.
More recreation areas are needed to serve the more rural townships'
of Stump Sound, Richlands, White Oak and Swansboro.. Jacksonville
Township is adequately served by the City of Jacksonville and Onslow
County: `
In estimating the recreation land needed in Onslow County, two
totals were formulated: the total acreage of recreation land and the
total number of people in the county proper. Approximately 1,050
acres are presently used for recreation in the county. This total
is a combination of school acreage, parks and state parks.
Approximately 52,000 people live in unincorporated Onslow County,
or 46% of the entire population. Thus, there are twenty acres of
recreational land for every 1,000 people.
The North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development recommends eight acres of recreational land per 1,001
population. Beach areas provide some recreation land but access could
be a big problem in the future. However, there are needs for specialized
recreation areas in different locations. Pure acreage figures do not
represent a clear picture of recreation needs, and it is recommended
that a detailed recreation study be prepared.
The estimates for residential land are based on the same population
figures as the recreation figures. The total number of acres is calculated
by multiplying the total number of residential units by .356 acreq of
land. The latter figure is an estimate of an average residential lot
in unincorporated Onslow County. The small acreage assigned per unit
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reflects the large number of mobile housing units in mobile home parks,
.condominiums and multi -family dwellings. The total residential acreage
estimated to be needed over the next ten years can now be estimated by -
multiplying the projected total increase in families (1,617) by the
average lot size. The total acreage needed is 576.
The estimated industrial land demand will increase as the economy
of the state and nation improves. There is no sure means of determining
how many industries will locate in Onslow County. The closest approximation
is an attempt to show the relationship.of industry to population.
Industry occupies approximately 600 acres of land in Onslow County.
Using the 52,000 estimated population figure, there are .015 acres of
industrial land per person. By 1990, assuming an increase of 7,852
persons, an additional 90 acres will be needed.
Commercial growth is determined in the same manner as residential
growth. Approximately 561 acres are being used for commercial land
use. This figure is the product of 740 identified commercial sites in
the county and an estimated .76 acres per average commercial lot in
the county. With our 52,000 person population figure, we arrive at
.0108 acres per person, by 1990 we will need 85 additional acres for
commercial use.
TABLE 33
ONSLOW COUNTY LAND USE NEEDS
\Acreage
1980 Needed 1990
f
Recreation 1.050 ------
Residential 6,170 576 6,746
Industrial 600 90 690
Commercial 561 85 646
Note: Excludes municipalities and Camp Lejeune
Some of the land needed for'this development will be converted
from agricultural usage t-, homes and businesses, especially in the
vicinity of the City of Jacksonville. This will create a need to use
marginal lane. for.crops. Timber land near Jacksonville will also
be converted.
To incirre for desirable layouts of lots, proper drainage, street.
construction and utility access, the Onslow County Subdivision Regulations
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are being enforced countywide. Zoning; designates areas for specific uses
and provides for orderly and compatible development. At the present time
only West Onslow Beach is zoned.
West Onslow Beach
At this time there is uncertainty over the future of providing central
sewage facilities at the beach. An environmental impact statement is being
prepared for the U. S. Environmental Portection tCgency to review all barrier
islands 201 Plans. All of Topsail Island falls under this review which will
decide the .fate of many barrier island sewage proposals.
Even if the beach 201 plan is not funded, growth will continue to occur.
On -site disposal similar to the North Topsail Shores plant will be used for
large projects in the future, thereby limiting density only marginally.
West Onslow Beach is now served by the county water system for the first time,
providing the entire county with an ample amount of potable drinking water.
This will encourage more beach development, especially on several large
tracts that have remained undeveloped because of the lack of community facilities
provided by the county.
West Onslow Beach is unique and irreplaceable resource that is enjoyed
by thousands of citizens of Onslow County, North Carolina and many states
along the east coast. With development pressures increasing, it will be up
to Onslow County through its ordinances (Zoning, Subdivision Regulations, CAMA,
septic tank regulations, beach vehicle regulations) and the State of North
Carolina (CAMA, water quality, septic tank regulations, etc.) to insure that
proper development occurs and that public access.is required. Proper
development includes setbacks from the ocean and buildings constructed at
elevations to limit the possibility of their destruction by the ocean. It
also includes preserving our estuaries and marshlands in their natural condition.
The impact of potable water available in large quantities at West
Onslow Beach will result in increased development and a drop in the amount of
land presently used by the public for access to the ocean.

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PA R T XIII
COMMUNITY
FAC/L MES DEMANDS

COMMUNITY FACILITIES DEMANDS
Most existing community facilities provided by the county for public
w uses will be sufficient.for the next ten years. Those facilities that
will need additions or modifications are .listed below. (For existing
community facilities, see pages 59 - 75)
Solid Waste
In an effort to extend the life ofthe landfill, the feasibility of
resource recovery should be considered. The Onslow Clean County Committee
estimates that 80% of the material dumped in the landfill is recoverable
(paper, glass, tires, metals, etc.). They also estimate that 80%.0f the
material is combustible and can be used as an energy source. A feasibility
study could determine if the volumes of dumping are large enough to justify
a resource recovery operation or using the waste as an alternative fuel.
A feasibility study could also determine the potential for a combined
civilian -military solid waste disposal system.
Onslow County should also guard against the encroachment of residential
subdivisions near the landfill. The smell of garbage before it is covered
and blowing sand prior•to revegetation can create problems for nearby
residents. Zoning around the landfill is one alternative that can be
considered. If subdivisions continue to develop in the landfill vicinity,
the possibility of well contamination increases.. This could force the
county into lining the landfill, which is expensive, or moving to another
site, which is even more expensive.
Schools
Many of Onslow County's schools have needs. However, most of these
needs are for existing schools, such as the lack of adequate classrooms,
renovations, the need for several cafeterias, the need for a gym, and other
additions. These needs are prioritized by the Board of Education. School
attendance is leveling off in many areas of the county. One exception to
this trend in invite Oak Township which is served by 11}lite Oak High School,
Tabernacle School, Morton Elementary an,' Silverdale Elementary. With the
exception of Silverdale, the remainder are overcrowded. This area is
IProjected to receive a large
g population increase in the next ten years
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Existing schools must be prepared to handle this.increase. Another problem
arises in that Tabernacle School is not located in the immediate area which
will increase in population. For facilities to keep up with population
increases, two alternatives are suggested: (1) whether additions will be
built to the old school; or, (2) whether the old school will be abandoned
in favor of anew school closer to the closer to the population it serves -
(see Onslow County School Survey Report, 1979 - 80).
Parks and Recreation
At this time there are no public parks at West Onslow Beach. With that
Area -beginning to develop rapidly and the price of beach real estate
escalating, the chances of providing a public park are becoming slimmer.
While property is available and the price reasonable, oceanfront property
could be purchased in a sufficient amount to serve Onslow County's needs
in the future. The funds for this purpose could be from county, state
and/or federal sources, in addition to private donations. Plans should
also continue in developing existing county property at the beach.
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PART XI-V
COMMUNITY. /SSUE-S

COMMUNITY ISSUES/POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
I. ISSUE - Growth of Onslow County
Onslow County's growth has caused some problems but has also created
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
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 Onslow 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
growth.
Policies include:
1. Allowing development to occur in an orderly manner.
2. Permit intense development in those areas which are served or
will be served with urban services.
Means for implementing policies include:
1. Establish a Land Ilse Plan by which development proposals may be
reviewed for consistency.
2. Conform to the State's Balanced Growth Policy.
3.- Conform to all land use ordinances enforced by Onslow County.
Primary responsibility will lie with the Board of County Commissioners, the
Planning Board, the Countv manager, and'the-County Planning Director.
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II. ISSUE - Resource Protection
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. Ocean dunes and beaches -.Uses shall be compatible.with CAMA regulations
and policies. Highest priority given to preserving the dune system
and preserving access to the beach strand. Onslow County Subdivision
Regulations require a 10 ft. pedestrian access for every 600 ft. of .
ocean -front subdivision. Second priority is given to uses which comply
with all local, state and federal laws. Depending on the site and
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
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. Estuarine waters —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. Public trust waters - Uses shall be compatible with CAMA regulations and
policies. Permitted uses shall not hinder access or cause biological
or physical damage to the estuary. These uses include navigational
channels, drainage ditches, erosion control structures, piers, wharfs,
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marinas, and bridges. Uses should be monitored to insure that navigation
will not be hindered, erosion will not be perpetuated, and water quality
will not be damaged.
E. Estuarine shoreline - A strip of land 75 feet wide from mean high water
inland. Uses shall be compatible with CAMA regulations ant 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 greatly
increase run-off into an estuary.
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F. Other hazardous, fragile or historic areas Builders and home -buyers
should be aware that the New River Inlet has historically moved north
and south for several thousand.feet from its present location. The
inlet is presently moving southerly and.could endanger structures
adjacent to it in the future. All uses in the inlet hazard area, as
defined by the Coastal Resources Commission, shall comply with all
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 regulations
were never approved. According to the Onslow County Archeolo ical
Assessment conducted in part of Onslow County in 1979, many portions of
the county have archeological significance. Most of the sites are
located along the White Oak River and at West Onslow Beach. 'Lands
known to have archeological significance will be reviewed prior to any
development. The N. C. Division of Archives and History will be
notified and also given an opportunity to review the sites. This review
is allowed through the Onslow County Subdivision Re ulations, Article
IX, Section 3.04.
Portions of Onslow County around Albert J. Ellis Airport are subject to
high noise levels and potential airplane accidents. A Land Use and.
Noise Analysis is presently being conducted to determine where problem
areas are and what can be done to either alleviate them or to keep them
from multiplying. Recommendations made' in this study should be considered
to preserve the safety and property of nearby residents.
G. Off -road vehicles - Off -road vehicles are presently regulated by the.
county at West Onslow Beach. From May 15 to September 10 of each year
no vehicles are allowed on the beach strand or dunes. Only four-wheel
drive vehicles (with 2 minor exceptions) are allowed on the beach strand
during other periods. Strick regulations are enforced as to crossovers
and legal driving areas.
Means of protecting AEC's and other ;ensitive areas while insuring public access:
Implementation methods for protecting AEC's and other sensitive areas while
insuring public access; -
1. Support the work of the work of the North Carolina Office of Coastal
I'tanagement and the local CAMA Permit Officer.
2. Support the evaluation and permitting of activities in environmentally
sensitive areas by the U. S. Army Corps ,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.
5. Seek grants to study and evaluate our natural resources.
6. Seek the purchase or donation of oceanfront and other beach property
to provide public access to the Atlantic Ocean and sufficient parking
areas. Fencing and crosswalks should be installed to protect the
dune system.
7. `Adopt a Flood Hazard Ordinance after the county has been officially
mapped for flood prone areas.
8. Support the construction.of central facilities where septic tank
effluent is a contributor to water pollution and shellfish closings.
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.
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.

III. ISSUE - Resource Production and Management
Onslow 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.
T D. Commercial and recreational fishing.
A. Productive agricultural lands - If growth continues to occur under present
laws and policies, there is,a greater -possibility of converting productive
agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. Three options exist: (1) try
to stop growth, which is totally undesirable; (2) promote growth anywhere,
which is equally undesirable; or (3) develop Onslow 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.
2. Assessing land constraints prior to changing land from agricultural
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.
Means of implementation:
1. Use the Soil Conservation Service soil survey in evaluation proposed
developments.
2. Have farmers sign tax agreements for keeping property valuations
lower in exchange for keeping their land in agriculture.
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 -fourths
of the land area in Onslow County. Much of this land is owned by timber
companies while private individuals, the U. S. government and the State own
the rest. This resource is not only important to Onslow County.but to the
entire southeastern portion of the State. Many incomes are derived through
forest products. However, due to nature's delicate
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balance, our forest resources should not be 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 help them protect and market their timber.
3. Encourage landowners to protect fragile areas adjacent to their timber
land (marsh, estuaries, etc.).
Means of implementation:
1. Landowners are eligible for free seedlings through the local,ASCS office.
2. Ask 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. Mineral 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
of the county and may be a source for future energy demands..
Policies include:
1. Support the development of mineral deposits found in the future.
2. Insure that developing mineral resources does not harm our economy 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 Implementation:
1. Seek grants to fund the evaluation of developing our mineral resources
such as peat.;
2. Support the preparation of environmental impact statements for projects
like peat ,mining. i
3. Work with the State in reviewing peat mining proposals..
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D. Commercial and Recreational Fishing The fishing industry has.always
been important to Onslow County and is continuing to grow. However,
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 our
salt water estuaries.
5. Support efforts to expand markets for local seafood.
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6. Support efforts to determine the problems of the White Oak.River and
resolve them.
7. Encourage federal procurement authorities at Camp Lejeune to purchase
more�local,;fresh seafood for use, on the Base.
Means of implementation:
I., Have'.the Economic Deve}opment 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.
2. Seek funding from stateandfederal agencies that can provide funds
for dredging channels into the New River and White Oak River for
better boat access.
3. Evaluate all channelization projects that can cause water quality
problems in our estuaries.
4. Seek funds to build an artificial fishing reef off the coast.
5. Seek funding to evaluate the effects of the N. C. 24 bridge -causeway
and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the White Oak River.
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 programs
C. Industrial G. Redevelopment of older areas
D. Public facilities F. Channel maintenance and beach nourishment
A. Residential - 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 housing are very high.
If 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
in popularity as conventional single -.family homes increase in price.
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 Zoning Ordinance where residents feel
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. ;
7.. Continue to support health and sanitation regulations.
8. Continue to support the housing rehabilitation efforts -of the
Dept. of Social Services, Region P and other qualified agencies.
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9. Seek funding for community facilities through EPA, Farmers Home
Administration, HUD, etc:
B. Commercial development in 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. Commercial development should be clustered around intersections
and not stripped along major highways.
2. Commercial development should be compatible with its surroundings
and not encroach on residential areas.
3. Onslow County should work to recruit new businesses.
4.. :Regulate the location and density of adult businesses.
5. Promote tourism throughout the.county.
Implementation methods:
1. Enforce the Onslow County Zoning Ordinance where it is deemed
necessary by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Encourage businesses to locate at intersections.
C. Industrial - The need to diversify our economy is paramount. Not only
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 that
will not waste or pollute our natural resources.
1. Encouraging industries that will.be compatible with the surrounding
communities, and will comply with state and federal standards.
2. Supporting public facilities extentions as inducement for locating
industry in Onslow County.
3. Evaluating the impact of new industry on the county's resources.
4. Seeking military discharges with; proper training to work for local
industries.
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S. Working with local industries in.the training of workers at the new
Skills Center at Coastal Carolina Community College.
Means of -implementation:
1. Develop an evaluation criteria in cooperation with the Economic Develop-
ment Commission for new industry (see Environmental Effects of Potential
Development Activities in Coastal Onslow County).
2. Continue supporting the Economic Development Commission.
3. Help local communities with their planning and financing of community
facilities.
4. Coordinate the efforts of the.Onslow County Planning Department, Y. 0. U.
and the Economic Development Commission in locating industrial sites.
Onslow County is awaiting the results of the CEIP study being done by the
N. 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
plan gives some indication as to the types of services and facilities
requested by the citizens of Onslow County.
Policies include:
1. Developing services and facilities in coordination with expected growth.
2. Locating services and facilities where they may best serve the county's
population.
3. Seeking funds from various sources to provide public facilities for
county residents.
Means 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.
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 Master 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
taxes and the National Park Service
C. Promote the improvement of our transportation systems in order to
fostereconomic development. Promote the'widening of U. S. 17,
N. C. 24, and U. S. 258, paving secondary and primary roads, bridge
improvements, improved channelization of the New River and White Oak
River, and continued operation of all railroad lines in the county.
.Funds: Dept. of Transportation, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Sea Grant program.
d. 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.
e. Public transit - Public transit is being offered to a number of needy
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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.
A study should.be done to determine the feasibility of public transit
in the Jacksonville - Camp.Lejeune area.
Funding: U. S. Dept. of Transportation.
f. Land use planning - An effort should be made to implement a comprehensive
land use planning program in portions of Onslow County subject to future
development demands.' This includes continued use of the County
Subdivision Regulations, implementation of zoning where the need arises,
solid waste planning, implementing CAMA regulations, etc. Funding: -
County taxes, CAMA grants.
g. Undertake measures to reduce crime in the county. Evaluate and study
existing policies and methods and determine a course of action by 1985.
r Funding: County taxes, State of North Carolina.
h. Review the Land Use Plan annually to insure compatibility with the
plans and programs of other counties, our municipalities, and Camp Lejeune.
i, Discuss with officials at Camp Lejeune,the possibility of locating, a landfill
on the peri.fery of the Base which could be used, if feasible, by both the
Base and the County.
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E. Energy Resources - A local as well 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.
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 U. S. Dept. of Energy).
F. Commitments to State and Federal Programs -,Onslow County is commited
to those programs that will help the economy, preserve our natural
resources and make Onslow County a nice, safe place to live.
Policies include:
1. Continue to work with Camp Lejuene in making Onslow County a good
place to live.
2. Continue to support CAMA r(tgu?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 ,fiver.
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4. Assist in developing and implementing plans for dredging New River
and rehabilitating the White Oak River.
5. Help the state and federal governments to enforce their laws and
licensing requirements contained herein by working with them.
Means of implementation:
1. Developing a task force made up of representatives from Camp Lejeune,
New River Air Station, Onslow County and it's municipalities to meet
periodically to discuss mutual problems as related to land use,
solid waste, sewage, transportation, etc.
2. Seeking funds to rehabilitate the White Oak River and dredge deeper.
channels for the New River.
G. Redevelopment of older areas - Since much of Onslow County has grown since
1940, most areas are relatively new. However, those areas which are older
and need economic stimulus should be helped, within the capabilities of
Onslow County.
Policies include:
1. Encouraging builders and property owners to build new buildings and
improve existing ones.
2. Serving these areas with county water when economically feasible.
3. Seeking funds (state, federal) for redevelopment..
Means of implementation:
1. Meet,ng with prospective homebuilders to advise them about building in
redevelopment areas.
2. Apply for Community Development Block Grants for redevelopment of those
areas that qualify.
3. Review applications for public facilities from redevelopable areas.
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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 Waterway with the New River +
.Inlet also must be dredged frequently. A 12 foot deep channel, like the inlet
and the AIWW, also is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for
portions of New River. Marinas and fish houses in the Sneads Ferry community
often have problems with their boats running aground trying to get to and
from the Corps maintained channel in the New River.
The White Oak River, along Onslow County's eastern -border, has many
problems such as siltation, poor flushing and fresh water intrusion. These
are documented in the White Oak River System Study, (Henry Von Oesen and
Associates, Uilmington, N. C. 1981). Bogue Inlet, also along Onslow County's
eastern border, is one of:the widest and most fluctuating inlets along the
entire North Carolina coastline. Due to many factors, 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:
1. Encouraging the U. S'. Army Corps of Engineers to continue dredging the
:Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, New River Inlet, New River and Bogue Inlet.
2. Encouraging the U. S. Army Corps of Ena'ineers to dredge portions of the
:;'bite Oak River.
3. Requesting help from the State of North Carolina in saving.the White Oak
River from siltation, poor flushing and its other problems.
4. Reviewing alternatives.of action if the erosion rates at I -lest Onslow Beach
be—ain creating a need for a renour shment project.
Implementation methods:
1. Contacting the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and Congressmen if funds for
present maintenance dredging are endangered to request that the funds
not be ommitted.
2. Requesting, through our Congressman, that funds be allocated by Congr.fl!ss
to dredge the Tniite Oak River in accordance with, appropriate plans renuired
i the state and federal governments.
3. Conducting ttic, appropriate ;tudlios ti?1(:tl '.JC`lIld C!F't?rf.^.1!li? `tlC ri:Ur�f' of

action in saving the White Oak River.
4. Consider organizing 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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PART XV,
LAND CLASS/F/CAT/ON

LAND CLASSIFICATION
In discussing land classification, we must use population pro-
jections, development constraints, community policies and other
statistical data to make the proper decisions. A land classification
system has been developed to guide future activities and construction.
It provides a framework for Onslow County to use in illustrating
Policy statements as to where we want growth, at what density that
growth should be, and what areas we want conserved. There are five
basic classifications of land: developed, transition, community,
rural and conservation. The developed areas will be broken down into
developed and developed without central sewer for better identification.
The Onslow County Land Classification Map is in accord with CAMA
requirements and is located in the Appendix. The relationship between
county policies and this map is very important since the land class-
ifications will reflect policies adopted by governing boards.
Land Classification and Local Policies
1.a. Developed - Areas to be classified developed include lands currently
developed for urban purposes at or approaching a density of 500 dwellings
per square mile that are provided with usual municipal or public services
including at least public water, sewer, recreational facilities, police
and fire protection. Areas which exceed the minimun density but which
do not have public sewer service may best be divided into a separate
class to indicate that although.they have a developed character, they
will need sewers in the future.
1.b. Developed Without Central Sewer - These areas fit into the basic
4 Developed classification bu. are not served by a central sewer system.
2. Transition - The purpose of the transition class is to provide
for future intensive urban development within the ensuing ten years
on lands that are most suitacie and that will be scheduled for provision
of necessary public utilities and services. The transition .lands also
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provide for additional growth when additional lands in the developed
class are not available or when they are severely limited for
development.
3. Community - The purpose of the community class is to provide
for clustered land development to help meet housing, shopping, employ-
ment, and public service needs within the rural areas of the county.
Lands to be classified community are those areas within the rural areas
of planning jurisdictions characterized by a small grouping of mixed
land uses, (residences, general store, church, school, etc.), and which
are suitable and appropriate for small clusters of rural development
not requiring municipal sewer services.
4. Rural - The purpose of the rural class is to provide for agriculture,
forest management, mineral extraction and other low intensity uses.
Residences may be located within."rural" areas where urban services
are not required and where natural resources will not be permanently
impaired. Lands that can be indentified as appropriate for resource
management and allied uses include lands with high potential for
agriculture, forestry, or mineral extraction; lands with one or more
limitations that would make development costly and hazardous; and lands
containing irreplaceable, limited, or significant natural, recreational,
or scenic resources not otherwise classified.
5. Conservation - The purpose of the conservation class is to provide
for effective long-term management of significant limited or irreplace-
able areas. This management may be needed because of its natural,
cultural, recreational, productive or scenic values. These areas should
not be identified as transition lands in the future. This class should
contain the following major wetlands; essentially undeveloped shorelands
that are unique, fragile, or hazardous for development; necessary wild-
life habitat or areas that have.a high probability for providing
necessary habitat conditions; publicly owned watersupply watersheds
and aquifers; and forest lands that are undeveloped and will remain
undeveloped for commercial purposes.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public participation in the Land Use Plan Update was extremely
beneficial to the development of land use issues, policies and implement-
ation methods.
An initial meeting was held with the Onslow County Board of Commissioners
to inform them and the public that work on the plan had begun. The
importance of developing a good, workable plan was stressed.
A Land Use Advisory Council was formed from interested citizens who.
wanted input into the plan., This group met publicly at least five times
to review data, discuss land use issues, and recommend policies to handle
those issues. These recommendations were forwarded to the County Planning
Board for review and most of them were used in the Land Use Plan Update.
Represented on the Land Use Advisory Council were the schools, fishing
interests, farming interests, the Marine Corps, real estate interests, the
City of Jacksonville, minority interests and other citizens.
Different techniques were used to involve the public. They included
radio spots, newspaper articles, public meetings, speaking to citizens
groups, speaking to school groups and questionnaires. Approximately 3,500
questionnaires were distributed and 733 were returned (21%).
The following groups and organizations were contacted and land use
planning issues were discussed: Onslow County Water Department, Agricultural
Extension Service, Onslow County Health Department, local realtors and
surveyors, local fishermen, local farmers, North Carolina Dept. of Transportation,
representatives of all towns in Onslow County, representatives of all
counties surrounding Onslow County, Onslow County Economic Development
Commission, Onslow County Board of Education, and many more. Many of these
groups were involved in several working sessions. These sessions led to
specific policies which have been incorporated in this land use plan.
Coverage by local radio stations and newspapers also provided a great
deal of information to those citizens who could not attend meetings when
the land use plan was discussed.
In addition, two advertised public hearings were held in Jacksonville.
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DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
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Data concerning Onslow County was collected from a number of sources,
such as publications from various public and Drivate agencies, conversations
with staff members of these agencies and other sources. These sources are
listed below:
PUBLICATIONS
Onslow County School Survey Report 1979 - 80, North Carolina nepartment
of Public Instruction, Division of School Planning.
Onslow County Land Use Plan, 1976
Town of Richlands Land Use Plan, 1980
Town of Swansboro Land Use Plan, 1980
City of Jacksonville Land Use Plan, 1980
North Carolina Population Projections, 1980. north Carolina Department
of Administration, Division of State Budget and Management.
Onslow County Water System Study, 1979 80 - 81. 'Pridgen and Consultants,
New ,Bern, N.C.,
OnsloV Countv Beach Access Plan, 1979. John J. Hooton & Associates,
Wilmington, N.C.
Environmental Effects of Potential Development. Activities in Coastal
Onslow County, 1980. John J. Hooten & Associates, Wilmington, N.C.
North Carolina State Government Statistical Abstract, 1979, North Carolina
Department of Administration, Division of State Budget and Management
Onslow County Flood Hazard Boundary Maps, U.S.. Department of. Housing and
Urban Development.
SoilSurvey Maps for Onslow County, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil ;
Conservation Service, (mapping in process).
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Laws and Rules for Ground Absorption Sewage Disposal Svstems of 3,000
Gallons or Less Design Capacity, 1977. North Carolina Department of
Human Resources, Division of Health Services. -
North Carolina Administrative Code - Subchapter 7B - CAMA Land Use Planning
Guidelines, September, 1979.
Average Daily Traffic Volumes, North Carolina Department of Transportation.,
Travel Survey For North Carolina, 1975 - 76 - 77 - 70. North Carolina
Department of Commerce, Travel and Tourism Division.
Statistical Summary of Onslow County, N.C., Onslow County Planning Depart-
ment, 1972.
Onslow County Annual Land Utilization and Crop Acreages, 1974 - 78. North
Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Commerical Fishing Catches, 1975 and 1979. North Carolina Department
of Natural Resources and Community Development, -Division of ?urine Fisheries.
Onslow County Statistical Summary, 1968. Onslow County Planning Department
Forest Statistics for Southern Coastal Plains, U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Onslow County Archeological Assessment, 1979. North Carolina Department
of Human Resources, Division of Archives and History.
Region P Multi -County Statistical Data, May, 1972, ?reuse River Council of
Governments.
AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Bage
Employment Security Commission of North: Carolina, Bureau of Employment
Security Research.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census..
U.S.'Department of Commerce, Census of Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Office of. Coastal Management, North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
Onslow County Planning Board.
Onslow County Citizens Advisory Council.
Onslow County Commun}ty Res.)urce Development Committee.
North Carolina Crop and T,ivestock Reporting Service.
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
INDIVIDUALS
Dr. Gilbert W. Bane, U.N.C. Wilmington _
Paul Denison, Henry Von Oesen and Associates, Wilmington, N.C.
Bill'Burnette, Henry Von Oesen and Associates, Wilmington, N.C.
Town Clerk, Town of Holly Ridge.
Sherman Husted, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Ron Baker,,Onslow County Economic Development Commission.
Richard Koonce, Onslow County Health Department.
John Riggs, Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department.
Andy Ennett, Onslow County Soild Waste Department
Sarah Humphries, Onslow Clean County Coordinator.
Dan Baucom, Onslow County Agricultural Extension Chairman.
Harry Tyson, Soil Conservation Service.
Don Herman, Emergency ISanagement Coordinator.

ONSLOW COUNTY PLANS, POLICIES
AND REGULATIONS
The following plans, policies and regulations are being enforced
ti
or followed by the Onslow County Board of Commissioners as related to
the use of land:
REGULATIONS
1. Onslow County Zoning Ordinance - The Onslow County Zoning
Ordinance was initially adopted February 17, 1969, and
has been amended four times since then. Only West Onslow
Beach and county property'at Albert Ellis Airport are
zoned. The Onslow County Planning Board is presently
working on a new, more up-to-date zoning ordinance.
This Ordinance is administered by the Onslow County Plan-
ning Department.
2. Onslow County Subdivision Regulations - The Onslow County
Subdivision Regulations were initially adopted in Sep-
tember, 1979 and have been amended once. This Ordinance
regulates all new residential subdivisions in Onslow
County's jurisdiction with the County Planning Board
having subdivision review. This Ordinance is administered
by the Onslow County Planning Department.
3. Laws and Rules for Ground Absorption Sewage Disposal
Systems These regulations control the use of sanitary
sewage disposal systems with a design capacity of 3,000
gallons or less serving a single or multi -family residence,
place of business, or place of public assembly. The
Onslow County Health Department administers these regulations.
4. State Building Code - All new construction and repairs must
conform to State standards. The building code is enforced
by the Onslow County Inspections Department.
S. Coastal Area Management Act - These regulations are enforced
through minor permits (local enforcement) and major permits
(state and local enforcement). All development within Areas
of Environmental Concern is subject to review. This law is
• enforced by the Onslow County Planning Department and the
North Carolina Office of Coastal Management..
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6. Ordinance Governing Motor Driven Vehicles and Horses at West
Onslow Beach - This Ordinance regulated the time, type and
location of beach strand vehicle traffic. It is enforced b
the Onslow County Litter Warden and the Onslow County y
Sheriff's Department.
7. Onslow County Water Ordinance - This Ordinance governs the installation, maintenance, fees, charges, rates, inspection,
extention and all appurtenances of the Onslow County Water
System. The Water Ordinance is enforced by the Onslow
County Water Department.
8. Flood Hazard Ordinance - A study showing areas subject to
inundation by a 100-year flood is presently being prepared
by the U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers. Upon completion of the
Study a Flood Hazard Ordinal►ce will be adopted which will
address building requirements in flood prone areas.
Onslow County is now under the emergency program.
PLANS AND POLICIES
1. County Soil Survey - A detailed soils.survey containing
maps and soils information has been prepared for approximately 40% of Onslow County. This soils data is valuable to farmers,
developers, the Onslow County Health Department, the Onslow
County Planning Department and others.
2. Community Development Program - Onslow County submitted a
pre -application for 1981 funds for the Georgetown community.
The work vas accomplished through the combined efforts of
Onslow County Government, Region P (Community Action Agency), and the Wilmington field office of the North Carolina Depart-
m
ent of Natural Resources and Community Development.
3. Onslow County Land Use Plan - The initial plan was adopted
in 1976 and includes discussions on goals and objectives,
land use trends and issues, population projections, land
classifications, economic trends, various ordinance recom-
mendations, potential areas of environmental concern, county
resources and future land needs. Future plans should be compatible
with the base.
4. Recreation Plans - In addition to the multi -purpose recreation
park on Onslow Pines Road, a passive park is being developed
in the Hubert Community and a Land and Water Conservation Fund
grant of $56,000 has been applied for to develop a county park
at West Onslow Beach. The land was donated to Onslow County
by Edgar Yow of Wilmington, North Carolina.
5. Implementation and Enforcement Plan - This is an outline to
follow for Onslow County to properly guide development in
Areas of Environmental Concern.
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6. Growth Center Designation - For purposes of future
development, West Onslow Beach has been designed
a Seasonal Growth Center by the State of North
Carolina.
STATE DERr1ITTING L T
- - - - A.,1S AND LICENSES
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
Division of Environmental Mana ement - Permits to discharge
into surface waters or operate wastewater treatment plants
or oil discharge permits; NPDES Permits, (G.S. 143-215).
Permits for septic tanks with a capacity of over 3,000 gallons/
day (G.S. 143-215.3). Permits for withdrawal of
face
ground waters in capacity use areas (G.S. 143=215.15Der
rmits
for air pollution abatement facilities and sources (G.S.143-215.108).
Dermits for construction of complex sources; e.g., parking lots,
subdivisions, etc. (G.S. 143-215.109). Permits for construction-
of a well over 100,000 gallons/day (G.S. 87-88).
Department of Natural Resources and Community -Development,
Office of Coastal Management - Permits to dredge and/or fill
in esturaine waters, tidelands, etc. (G.S. 113-229). Permits to
undertake development in Areas of Environmental Concern (G.S. 113A-118).
Note: Minor development permits are issued by the local government.
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development,
Division of Earth Resources - Permits to alter or contruct a dam (G.S. I43-215.66). Permits to mine (G.S. 74-51). permits to drill
an exploratory oil or gas well (G.S. 113-331). Permits to.
conduct geographical exploration (G.S. 113-391). Sedimentation
erosion control plans for any land disturbing activity of over
one contiguous acre (G.S. 113A-54).
'Department of Natural Resources and Community Development,
Secretary of 'VRCD Permits to Construct an oil refinery.
Department of Administration - Easements to fill where lands are
proposed to be raised above the normal high water mark*of navigable
waters by filling (G.S. 146.6 (c)).
Department of Human Resources- Approval to operate a solid waste
disposal site or facility (G.S. 130-166.16
of an )• Approval for construction
y public water supply facility that furnishes water to ten or
more residences (G.S. 130-160.1).
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FEDERAL PERMITTING LAWS
AND LICENSES
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Dept of Defense) - Permits
required under Sections 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899; permits to construct in navigable waters.
Permits required under Section 103 of the Marine Protection,
Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. Permits required
under Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act of 1972; permits to undertake dredging and/or filling -
activities.
Coast,Guard (U.S. Dept. of Transportation) - Permits for
bridges, causeways, pipelines over navigable waters; required
under the General Bridge Act of 1946 and the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899. Deep water port permits.
U.S. Geological Sdrvey Bureau of Land Mana ement (U S Dept
of Interior) - Permits required for off -shore drilling.
Approval for OCS pipeline corridor rights -of -way.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Permits for construction,
operation and maintenance of interstate pipelines facilities
required under the Natural Gas Act of 1938. Orders of
interconnection of electric transmission facilities under
Section 202 (b) of the Federal Power Act. Permission required
for, the abandonment of natural gas pipeline and associated
facilities under Section 7C (b) of the Natural Gas Act of
1938.. Licenses for non-federal hydro -electric projects and
associated transmission lines under Sections 4 and 5 of the
Federal Power Act.
OT1i3R NON -PERMITTING LA14S
Federal
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
The Archeological ind Historic Preservation Act of 1974, Public
Law 93-291.
Executive Order 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the.
Cultural Environment, 16 U.S.C. 470 (Supp. 1, 1971).
National Environmental Policy Act, Public Law 91-190, 42 U.S.C.
4321 Et. Seq. (1970).
Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383: Environmental
Review Procedure for the Community Development Block Grant Program
(40 CFR Part 58).
Procelures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties
(36 CFR Part 800).
Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program (701) as amended by
Public Law 93-393.
The Department of Transportation Act of 1966, public Law 89-670.
Identification and Administration of Cultural Resources: procedures
of Incividual Federal Agencies..
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State
G.S. 121-12(a) Protection of Properties in the National Register.
State Environmental Policy Act. Executive Order XVI.
Indian Antiquities, G.S. 70.1-4._
Salvage of Abandoned Shipwrecks and Other Underwater Archeological
Sites: G.S. 121-22, 23; 143B-62(1) g, (3).
Archeological Salvage in Highway Construction, G.S. 136-42.1
Provisions for Cultural Resources in Dredging and Filling
Operations, G.S. 113-229.
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ONSLOW COUNTY LAND USE PLAN
QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
733 Responses
1. a. ARE YOU A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF ONSLOW COUNTY?
Yes 623 (85%)
No - 110 (15%)
b. WHAT TOWNSHIP?
Jacksonville - 361 (54%) Swansboro - 29 (4%)
Stump Sound - 104 (15%) White Oak - 70 (10%)
Richlands - 113 (17%)
2. WHAT IS YOUR AGE?
5 - 14: 14 (2%)
15 - 24: 34 (5%).
25 - 34: 280 (39%)
35 - 44: 249 (35%)
45 - 54: 53 (8%)
55 - 64: 33 (5%)
65 and above: 43 (6%)
3. a. DOES MORE THAN ONE FAMILY LIVE HERE?
Yes - 79 (11%)
No - 668 (89%)
b. DO YOU LIVE IN A:
Single Family House? - 602 (79%)
Duplex - 11 (2%)
Apartment - 37 (5%)
Mobile Home - 110 (14%)
4. WOULD YOU LIKE THE POPULATION OF ONSLOW COUNTY TO: .
Increase Greatly? - 149 (20%)
Increase Slightly? - 161 (22%)
Stay the Same? - 163 (22%)
Decrease Slightly? - 38 (5%)
Decrease Greatly? - 27 (4%)
No Opinion - 200 (27%)
5. DO YOU FEEL THAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF LAND USES SUCH AS
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SHOULD BE:
Separated As Much As Possible - 570 (79%)
Allowed to Develop Without Restrictions - 150 (21%)
6. WHAT TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
Residential: Yes - 361 (79%) No - 94 (21%)
Commercial: Yes - 111 (36%) No - 197 (64%)
Industrial: Yes - 174 (39%) No - 273 (61%)
Public Recreation: Yes - 382 (85%) No - 66 (15%)
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Other: Nothing - 4
Senior Citizens - 1
Status Quo - 1
Renewal -. 2
Wildlife Reserve =
1
Schools - 1
' Farming- 1
Country - 1
Little as Possible
- 1
7. 14UT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT
ONSLOW COUNTY?
Beaches - 130
Sanitary Efforts - 2
Nice People - 110
Community Pride - 2
Climate'- 46
Reasonable Housing - 2
It's MyrHome - 41
Recreation - 38
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD 1 RESPONSE
• Rural Areas - 341
ECU Extension
School System - 32
Good Roads.
Way of Like - 18
Politicians
Good Shopping - 17
Agriculture
Hunting and Fishing - 13
Ext. Service
Quiet, Clean County - 13
Size
Scenic Countryside - 13.
Country People
Access to Water - 10
Shrimp
Country Living - 8
Things to Do
Open Space -,8
Clubs
Good Law Enforcement - 8
Dumpsters
The Location - 7
Onslow Pines Park
Environment - 5
Near Relatives
Wooded Areas - 5
Close to Job
Low Cost of Living - 5
Town Services
Clean Air - 5
New River
Good Farming - 5
Sneads Ferry
Camp Lejeune Close - 4
Dixon School
Attractiveness - 4
People Tend to Own Business
Industry - 4
Same as Carteret and Craven
New Mall - 4
Volume of Business
System of Government - 4
Close State.Parks
Access to Everything - 3
Not Over -crowded
Onslow County - 3
Close Fire and Rescue Service
Small Town Southern Living
- 3
Extra -curricular Activities
Good Jobs - 3
Estuarine Areas
Churches - 3
Civilians
Nice Place - 3
Resources
Community College - 3
Small Towns
No Traffic Problems - 3
Historical Items
Existing Population - 3
Naval Hospital
Growth Potential - 3
Stable Economy
Reasonable Taxes - 2
Courthouse
Little or Nothing - 2
Post Office
Good Land - 2
Water System - 2
Hospital - 2
Slow Pace - 2
Everything - 2
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8. WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT ONSLOW
COUNTY?
Crime and Violence - 148
Poor Roads - 69
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD 1 RESPONSE
Poor School System - 30
No Unions
Lack of Recreation - 29
City Annexation
Too Many Marines - 29
Too Much Spent on Education
Lack of Jobs -.28
Over -publicizing Crimes. y
Little Public Transit - 23
Greedy Local Merchants
Camp Lejeune - 23
Lack of Facilities
Bars - 20
Strict Court Sentences
Low Pay - 19
Gum Branch Road
Court Street Area - 15
Too Small
Adult Businesses - 15
Unsed Land Wasted
Lack of Shopping Centers - 15
Volumed Of Business Affecting
Attitude of Government Agencies - 12
Community
Drug Problem- 11
Lack of Family Entertainment
Jacksonville - 10
Government Interference in
Lack of Industry - 9
Growth
Litter - 7
Rural Schools Get Less
Summer Insects - 7
Poverty
High Property Taxes - 7
Delays in.Police Answering Calls
Beautification of County - 7
Slow Development
Hospital and Medical Service - 6
High Electric Bills
Distance From Large Towns - 5
Housing Development
Poor, Scattered Shopping - 5
Too Many Rental Homes
Lack of Pblice Officers - 4
Drainage Ditches.
Crooked Politicians - 4
Lazy People
Humidity and Climate - 4
No YMCA or YWCA
Poor Leadership - 4
No TV Station
Sprawl - 3
Slow County Administration
Lack of Zoning - 3
Lack Of Camping Areas
Too Political - 3
Lack of Concern for Dixon School
Lack of Good'Entertainment - 3
Lack of Good Dining Places
Inflation - 3
Lack of Beautification
Upkeep of Beaches - 3
Population
No Civic Center - 2
Lack of Cultural Events
Highway 17, South - 2
Not Enough People
High Living Costs - 2
Soft Court System
Lack of Sidewalks - 2
Stop Lights
Too Much Welfare - 2
Need for Shopping on Hwy 17, South
County Commissioners - 2
Run-down Residential Areas
Education - 2
Deer Hunting
.Businesses Rip Off Marines - 2
Teen Driving
Treatment of Military - 2
School Buses
Small Size of Sheriff's Dept. - 2
New River Inlet
Unfair Government and Taxes - 2
No Dog Catchers
Housing - 2
Traffic Problems •
Haphazard Zoning - 2
Pollut::on
Too Many Gas Stations - 2
Forbidden Use of Glass and Cans
Phone System - 2
on the Beach
Lack of Overall Planning - 2
Lack of Environmental Protection
Government Controls - 2
Can't Do Anything Without a Permit
County Water System - 2
Lack of Business Competition
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Trees
Electrical Restrictions.Stink
Accident Benefits
Building Inspections
Unfair Law Enforcement.
Banks
Inept Elected County Officials
Secretive Hospital Authority
Way Social Services Works
Impossible Self-indulgent Government
Lack of Overall Planning
Lack of Beach Access
Military Influence
Pea -brained Government People
Aggressive Growth
Racial Injustice
News Publications in Paper
Procedure to Aid the Poor
Georgetown
9. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THE LEVEL OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY IN
THE FOLLOWING AREAS?
a. MOSQUITO CONTROL AND DRAINAGE
Needs More Attention - 487 (71%)
Adequate - 193 (28%)
Needs Less Attention - 5 (1%)
b. PARKS AND RECREATION
Needs More Attention - 444 (66%)
Adequate - 218 (32%)
Needs:Less Attention - 16 (2%)
c, ROADS AND HIGHWAYS(Not a county function but asked for a response
anyway.)
Needs More Attention - 532 (76%)
Adequate - 165 (24%)
Needs Less Attention - 3 (<I%)
d. SCHOOLS
Needs More Attention - 469 (68%)
Adequate - 214 (31%)
Needs Less Attention - 7 (1%)
e. WATER AND SEWER
Needs ?More Attention - 307 (47%)
Adeq-,.ate - 315 (49%)
Needs Less Attention - 25 (4%)
f. PUBLIC TRANSIT
Needs More Attention - 439 (69%)
Adequate - 167 (27%)
Needs Less Attention - 26 (4%)
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g. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -
Needs More Attention - 462 (72%)
Adequate - 145 (22%)
Needs Less Attention - 38 (6%)
h. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Needs More Attention - 320 (50%)
Adequate 284 (457.)
Needs Less Attention - 32 (5%)
i. LAND USE PLANNING
Needs More Attention - 352 (57%)
Adequate - 241 (39%)
Needs Less Attention - 28 (4%)
j . LAW ENFORCEMENT
Needs More Attention - 425 (64%)
Adequate - 234 (35%)
Needs Less Attention - 5 (41%)
k. LIBRARIES
Needs More Attention - 238 (36%)
Adequate - 401 (60%)
Needs Less Attention 24 (4%)
1. GARABAGE COLLECTION
Needs More Attention - 208 (32%) "
Adequate - 430 (65%)
Needs Less Attention - 19 (3%)
m. FIRE PROTECTION _
Needs More Attention - 208 (32%)
Adequate - 423 (66%)
Needs Less Attention - 15 (2%)
n. RESCUE AND AMBULANCE
Needs More Attention - 246 (37%)
Adequate - 403 (61%)
Needs Less Attention 13 (2%)
o. BEACH PARKING AND ACCESS
Needs More Attention - 377 (58%)
Adequate - 237 (37%)
Needs Less Attention 30 (5%)
p. HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE
Needs More Attention - 383 (55%)
Adequate - 289 (42%)
Needs Less Attention - 18 (3%)
q. ROAD NAME SIGNS
Needs More Attention - 340 (50%)
Adequate - 311 (46%).
Needs Less Attention - 26 (4%)
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10. WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL LEVELS OF SERVICE YOU
FEEL NEED MORE ATTENTION?
Yes - 453 (67%)
No - 221 .(3320
11. MIAT AREAS, COMMUNITIES OR SITES
*TEED TO -BE PROTECTED FROM UNWISE
DEVLOPMENT?
Beaches (Coast) - 149
Woodlands - 49
Residential Areas - 48
Entire County - 40
Rural, Agricultural Areas - 29
River Areas - 19 ,
Downtown Jacksonville - 11
Parks - 8
Urban Areas - 6
Wildlife Areas - 5
Historical Areas - 5
Highway 17 - 5
Estuarine Areas - 4
None - 4
Court Street - 4
Piney Green Road - 4
Highway 24 - 4
White Oak Twp. - 3
College Park/Brynn Marr - 3
Around Schools - 2
Commercial Areas - 2
Marshland - 2
Country Club - 2
Bar Areas - 2
Southwest Area - 2
Northwoods - 2
Cardinal Village - 2
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD 1 RESPONSE '
Near Camp Lejeune
Weyerhauser Property
Back Swamp
Waterway
City Hall
New River Inlet
. Parks and Recreation
Gum Branch Road
Hubert
Hoffman Forest
Meadow Oaks
Hall of Onslow County
Swansboro Area
Recreation Areas
Garbage Sites
Industrial Sites
Country Club
Onslow Pines Road
Walnut Creek
Slums
Regalwoods
Outside City Limits
Haws Run
Montclair
' Elizabeth Lake
Fishing Village
Shopping Centers
Private Property
WE -stern Blvd.
Piney Green Area
Sneads Ferry
Billboards
Lauradale
Branchwood
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12. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF STATE CONTROL OF LOCAL LAND
DEVELOPMENTS (CAMA)?
Good - 54
No Control - 42
Should Be Locally Controlled - 38
Should Not Have Control - 27
Need More Control - 26
Less State Control - 24 ,
Should Be State Controlled 6 i
Some State, $ome County.Contro1 5
Necessary - 4
Could Be Improved - 3
Glad To See'It - 2
Too Strict at Times.- 2
Poor - 2
It Stinks - 2
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD I RESPONSE
Very Low
It's Bad But Needed
Moderate Regulation Suffices
.Guarded
Fair
.Controlled Us Out of Existence
Fine As Long As Coastal Governments Have Input
Hasn't Obtained Public Support
State Already Takes Too Much
Wise and Saves Money
Leave Hand to Nature
Bureaucratic/Communistic Plot
Waste of Money
Infringes on Property Rights
Needed for Beach
Keep the State Out
Gives Time for Public Input
Too Much Control
Adequate
I Like It
Needed But Isn't Effective
State Control Needed Due to Local Neglect
Owner Should Control
Not Strong Enough
Abolish it
13. DO YOU FEEL SOME PORTIONS OF ONSLOW COUNTY NEED MORE LAND USE
PLANNING AND WHERE?
Beaches and Coast - 56
Highway 17 - 16
Urban Areas - 16
Western Blvd. - 15
Rural Land - 11
Residential Areas - 10
Downtown Jacksonville - 8
Marsh - 7
Industrial Sites - 7
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Court Street - 7
New River Area - 7
Sneads Ferry - 6
Richlands - 5
Gum Branch Road - 5
Whole County'- 4
Highway 24 - 4
Jacksonville - 3
Swansboro - 3
Piney Green Road - 3
Commercial Areas - 3
Catherine Lake - 2
Jacksonville Suburbs - 2
Georgetown - 2
Southwest Area 2
Park - 2
Woodlands - 2
Highway 258 - 2
Bell Fork - 2
Drug Areas - 2
Separate Residential and Commercial - 2
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD `1 RESPONSE
Sandy Run
New Bridge Street
Commercial Areas,
Dixon Road Area
Parts of Highway 258
Around Camp Lejeune
Holly Ridge i
Around Our Farms
Landfill
Lejeune Blvd.
Hwy. 70
Unused Camp Lejeune Land
WeyerhauseriArea Behing Cardinal Village
Keep Apartments Away from Single Family Houses
Stump Sound
Traffic
Hubert Area
Nine -Mile Area
Adult Businesses
White Oak Estates
Estuarine Areas
v
14. WHAT ARE GOALS ONSLOW COUNTY SHOULD PURSUE?
More Industry - 94
Better Roads - 67
Parks and Recreation - 63
More, Nicer Schools - 47
Cut Down Crime and Violence'- 36
More Jobs - 32
Better Law Enforcement - 19
Long Range Planning - 15
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Public Transit - 13
Civic Center - 12
Better Paying Jobs - 9
Close Adult Businesses - 8
Sewer - 5
Don't Allow Bars - 5
Control Coastal Development and Erosion - 5
Zoning - 5
Wildlife Refuge - 4
More Housing - 3
Better, Education - 3
More Confidence in Local government - 3
Discourage Industry 3.
More Public Facilities - 2
Increase Litter Control,- 2
Adequate Hospital and Health Care - 2
Wise Land Use - 2
Improved Quality of Like - 2
Keep up With Others - 2
Protect Rural Communities - 2
Honesty in Government - 2
No Improvements 2
More Deputies - 2
More Money for Out-of-town Schools - 2
Dog Catcher - 2
Control Drugs and Alcohol - 2
Road Signs - 2
Better Wateways 2
Cultural Development - 2
Help Old People - 2
More Blacks in Planning - 2
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD 1 RESPONSE '
Family Oriented Activities
Balance Growth
Environment
Livability
Improve Public Image
Community Crime hatch
Requires Permit for Some Recreation and Not Others
Better Water and Sewer
Better Fire and EMT
Leave Forests
Less Political Bias and More Sound Reasoning Behind Spending
Treat MilitaFy Better
Keep Good Schools
Younger -more Competent Persons in Key Positions :
Better Beach. Access
Tourism s
Improve Coastal Carolina CC
Paid Fire and Rescue Workers
Clean Out Rivers
Widen Hwy. 258
Shouldn't have Long Distance Calls in the County,.
Put Those on Welfare to Work

Recuit Doctors
Expand Hospital
New County Commissioner$
Increase Aid to Schools
Diversified Farming
Provide Sewer Around Jacksonville
Adult Bus Drivers
46
Orient von -Rural Population
Bring in Non-polluting Industries
Best County in N.C.
Clean up Court Street -
Keep Young People Here
. More Waste Containers
Maintain What We Have
Stop Drunks From Driving
Fulfill Needs of Residents
More Churches
Improve Septic Tank Inspections
Building Improvements
Have Central Government
Clean Up Jacksonville
Protect Woodlands
Better Administration of County Tax Dollars
Attend to Small Town Needs
Work Together
Dixon High Cafeteria
Zoo
Raise More Money
Delete Rigid Restrictions
Treat People as Human Beings
Better Military -Civilian Relations
Take Care of Young People
Family -oriented Businesses
Libraries
Renovate Downtown Jacksonville
Have People With Common Sense Run the County
Obtain Taxes from Homeowners Who Are Listed as Out-of-town Residents
Remain the Same
Marine Corps Museum
Get Competent Officials
.Better Low -Income Housing
Higher Living Standards
Equal Representation of Political Parties
Insect Control
Hire Professional County Manager
15. WHAT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES WOULD YOU (OR DO YOU)
OR YOUR FAMILY USE IF AVAILABLE IN ONSLOW COUNTY?
Community Center - 273 (35%)
Swimming Pool - 414 (54%)
Tennis Courts - 295 (38%)
Bowling - 271 (35%)
Golf - 124 (16%)
Baseball, Basketball, Football - 327 (42%)
Bike Trails - 323 (42%)
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Hiking Trails - 271 (35%)
Hunting and Fishing - 212 (27%)
Others:
YMCA - 5
Traget Practice Areas - 4
Jogging Trails - 4
Skating - 4
Raquetball Courts - 3
Beach - 3
Soccer - 3
Concerts - 2
Boating'- 2
Dancing - 2
Camping - 2
Movies - 2
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD 1 RESPONSE
Teen Recreation
Arts and Crafts
Parks
Exercize Classes
Karate
Kiddie Parks
Putt -Putt
Horse Trails
Big Events
Hobby Shops
Motorcross
Auditoriums and Gyms
Christian Fellowships
16. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
County Facilities Built Other in Jacksonville - 6
More Police Protection - 5
More Factories - 3
More Commercial Areas - 3
More Access to Water - 2
Unannounced Nursing Home Inspectors 2
Stiffer Penalties for Crimes - 2
More Public Transit - 2
Clean Drainage Ditches 2
Nice Place To Live - 2
Park With Animals - 2 f
More Jobs - 2
Don't Need CAMA - 2
ALL THE REMAINDER HAD 1 RESPONSE
Seasonal Anuspment Park
Do Away Wii:h County Fair •
Watch Your Beaches
Need More Culture
Chastize Newspaper for Closed Attitude
More School Classrooms
Future Industries Follow Strict Water and Air Standards
Four -lane Gum Branch Road and Western Blvd.

•
Connect Western Blvd. and Gum Branch Road
Keep up Roadsides
Widen Shoulders of Hwy. 258 for Bikes
Children Sitting on Flopr.to Eat Lunch is Bade
Jobs for Military Wives
Encourage Orderly Development
Too Much Done for Jacksonville
Nothing for Children to Do in Richlands
Supervise Commercial and Industrial Development
More Roadwork
Mall Put in Wrong Place
Area Too Crowded
Inadequate Roads
Clean up Hwy. 17, South
Handle and Supervise Schools Differenty
See Area Grow
Dion School Neglected
More Money for Rural Schools
More Rural Recreation Facilities
Grant to Study Donated Beach Property a Rip-off
Sending out Questionnaire Encouraging
Rid County of Run-down Trailers
Litter Control
Need Camp Grounds
TV Station
Poor Availability of Jobs
Keep Military on Base
Need Coliseum
More Sidewalks
Schools Need More Money
Better School.System
YMCA
Visability of Street Lines When.Wet
Should Issue ABC License to Anyone.
Bars Centrally Located
County Slow To Develop
Need More Entertainment
More Christian Fellowship
Make County Safer
County needs Careful Planning
Work Foward to Growth
Outdoor Theater .
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ONSLOW COUNTY HURRICANE EVACUATION ' PLAN
Developed by the Onelow County Civil 'Freparedneso Adeney in Conjunction with the,
North`' Carolina r
Division of Civil Pxepa edneer Hurricane Safety Rules
Hurricane advisories will help you save your lite . , . but you must help.
Follow these safety rules during hurricane emergencies: - -
1. Enter each hurre'.a a season prepared. Every JI e 1 rou h Nm n 1 eex trout s<I I Iy ul 1 oa,d, JAfa
tools, batte ws, n• perishable foods, and the other err nl mrm Viso .,It eel when a 11 Inearle tu,u , v' P Nvltl[ ON COUNTY
your to n - C� L SLOW
2. Where. you hear the frst troy cal storm (o hu r .aoe a fv s. i. lwt fill I its ri, m tt,�,••i; IN, w,o R pAREDNESS. ACENCy . h prepare you for .,a hurricane emergency well in advance of the issoarrrr of ,watches and wa• "nqs JecasnNvnts NOR1N q r .
• 'f `' 3 When your area is eoveretl by a hurricane watch, cordinue non iat act niet, but play tuneJ to ,,io a sesao -
televisiun for all National Weather Service advisories. Remember, a hurricane watch means (oss,ble -
- danger within 24 hours:,if thedanqer matrliftlizirs. a hurricane warning will be 15su f, klea ,hile, keep - T1F's7pta
alert. Ignore rumors case _ "1�F C}Slpk• pC'!A•,TT
4. When your area receives a hue rirai a g von
horxRn to
sl or Ccu he rrlcar, ar ere
Y.
Plan your time before thcsbl rainy s and avoid the last nunud• hunt/ wh cb m,gru Irave you hurrlca lee errata tip lvr au n1�11v1nfds at,, Sir
ht doto7 inrr�nC eopt�
Fla marooned• or unpnepa ed. _ at the requ Grua'ton Flan in fa r••vafr. ater.. rAat to do fen j"a
Oft/ Keep calm until the emergenry has end•vl Art.
xr", or allrrtnv sorl"r eon I 1th u ° r•'r Tti t fa cart of r
1 Leave low.lying areasthat-maybe. swept by high Hiles or storm waves vll In adv.l...r .I 9e hurilcan.. �yey en,l to"'for:lif, }e`�,eunlrifalltl Ona7nv Count fan hashnr,.offlrfal
11ya1 plan to evacuate. evacuate early:,. J ten cf Clrlil.. frx�y Mff aan forte tllr Oriel ol, In " C°un6y Rr.,"f C rnlx•s(.d
' ;-leave mobile helmet for more suhsllntial shell, they at• p.ute"Imly vuhel,hh, In w..l mm�q r'rrfarrr nnex,e t rf Crlea erect C1r}1 a1rt1.•INllrn
r " G •f A
during strong winds Da a can he mmunved by securing nu -bile honer; w,ih heavy hhq:n , hnud i Y `.` '_t'at rLanrx of s ! 1 ".rant v117 Oontrol an,t nJlra ride is
in concrete hinting H lwever, even if tied down your mnl do hence dr s e)t prrwid .ail: de41m I Inml' Igr _ vile tarrfal lY at a�ira7 "null Ahe fall. rrs 1fe entity
a hunleanr. Ad.h [f ft qn he ur Id}1y found 6e o.fatn }e aPla atr.l ke.o V. rslw Cnent♦
boat is moored, votir flee r it, and din. l re urnefore tire tinnrlrr Sur.; sort rvaruat it to a 1 s grlated ul Irne Wit- Vlau rasa' A`eneylnfnrratlon ro nand ker7. !! 1n 11 cltltrr�
I o the wi la Iwavesari . 4
M 1 . 'F, sesrr�tttul Cure 8uf1 1nRV J« `'^ the onstrar safe rl.rP
'Board up window - protect them with storm shntirrs n to Da q r to small 1 s s Is r d,l I;
r _ loin wmdAriven d lira l.argrr windows may be hrokr.n by wind pu'wure hn'1 rral.ilnR on
Aasa' f 'r111e• A C 2 Civil !'ragared. -
j forte ]sine Secure outdoor objects that mn7ht be blown away or uprooted. Garhaq I con, Bald ire Is. trays s I^° to
porch furniture, and a number of other harmless items become misules of dest lies o t it huniran,, ppJ, ' ! ' • • toy bass Pr —
winds. Anchor them m store them inside Ir•1 Ir. tire It m stokes. . GaOA Bo y
• Stored Inking water incleanbathtuhs, tuns. Ir ttles,,rnd c okm 1 utensih, your t w s water •upph' :' of C^aulsa veers '. f
.. may be contaminated by flopdmg or damaged by hurricane fronds.'
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' Check.'ynur battery powered enwiknenc your raellrl I lay be yrrirroiiy hnk with the urn lit, "�o ors ttu• �'V`, / h (' • raYoe..hckson Ff k• / !
'l huirfeare, and em rgrncy"conk r q iacill(ies, hnhii, and Ihshhghis will he rtseeltial if unbl,es :or l/a f• eAC•1 � '� / ,
le
ntrrnipted .. _ Yor, Belly AldAe ./
Keep Votir car fueled Service st tons may be inoperable forxve"al days alter the t ran st"t, due b, p •4. i ,
a r •,.hnrxlinq on nlrirt led electric Iwwr. r. _ ', (% FAYD
.� � �. r. Alin -
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-stay
home. If it is stunJy and on high 4 ouM; if d is not, move to a rlesignaterl sheltera'e.d stay "Y , kal fA•e
11ayo
there until the storm is over;evaneh o
Remain indoors during the hurricane. Travel Is extremely danigerous when winds and teles are wh.ppinq . EP J. r / s •• -„
through your area. :. _ . .. Coo AP7f, J
ter• p•' —�'�•
„ - - Civil
Monitor the storm's position through National Weather Service advisores.
—BEWARE THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE a
,v,,,E,.,....r .......;..... Vasa y�overhead,
:... be a lull in the wind•
1f the ealm',torm'anter es direcN overhead, duce will IwUM born
ininssteC to halt in boor or �mMe.: Stay M a safe place unless emergency repairs are absolutely necessary. a n -
•`� out temamber, at the other aide of the *vs. the winds rise ispidl' to hurricarsa fora, and come from the
' gPPpsite erection.,:,
l.. whin it., I u I u..nn. It.,,
Seek "I rss,n v mmflcal cale at Reif! )s. dust r .t at an n hu.nitals {.
' Sea out nl dlsastrl n rat. I lob ss i are . i ahlrorf vo h rl i, .
Y Y i 1 Yotn Plhcence might 1 a iper hat alit aril
tescue work.'.. - ....
Drive carefully alol,p dehln fulell streets. Ih,,rls may be a xiefri'm f aril may r 11.1... u,vfP, it,,
weght of a car, Sides almlg ,,Is arir ai-,o a
;'Avod Inose rn rfa iylirp `wile arrf report tl , in nled,wely In vino tMwer company or file n .rest
law enforcement office.17e6�•l
I ;"nkedsrwr.l or wet.•t; M ns Ir; the waif'I'l-tment
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Qrevent bprQ yes. Lowered wasr• iSl lie mat/ real' lirefighting ddhrult.
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"Check reI,.ge,atMI food for slM I'le if (riwP I a. 1m ',off clIri.i file sfmm.
.Remember that h r ca s-inc 1 hand can cause severe fl,ndlrg:Stay away horn river banks arvt
i
thrarnt wt.. I- nss Ih, ,[ l" vast • n -'
TmM,rImK •.p,lwrrvl fly h ••: are among the storms wnlst k. iller5. 1Vltel• a heir ica Ir anpnoaehei list.?"
Im, site ri.Ml,r 'w.r titre's ale) Wx, ell elf, A lornaafn Walch ne,,ns t...... Our•, ate eIpe, tizi in •1l^I 'In() A lo,eivin
warmlel Inealn a Inrnailo ha, ,r. Ill Ally Ireen ,ghteJ, When ym.l area Im I i Ifnnlarlo l....... 1. seek n:iidP
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shelf'" in1111r,lldtrly, p P.II!I ably Ire" ew 4lmind level. II a Inlr nl;.I. ratchr,, von ... Wile_ move away born its
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path at aY,gilt angle. I I tl a rs lei t ne ill -Iwo.. le flat in the ne,uest d"prPilxln, Such re, adildi tit r.wme.
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FiA�kis 1 �:aa,
Safe Boating Precautions
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I. th•od and have r. 1 -cl Irn National Weather Service to nqt Beg, 1 slle ,uudln a 1 trap L•„hen sh"ll,
voile tin Sues.
2. T railer boats should be removed from the water atilt stored.
.i• Ow .1 area bunts should iiniluire and plan aclesilable and convenient location for safe ini;hniage or
follow local boats to a sale anchorage area. -
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4, Site arr.linr rig irg shoukl'ronsist of new or good tie ropes, with extra length and at least 3nr 4 sub.
•.
Martial anrlMrs for the craft: `
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•hosslble,
I Ii.:
a. -, If !Mats should anctgra in gmups with IMW lines uwlfvklually Hest high to bee on piling oil
'•' 1,`,.I I
main ..I, with loose rope for rising title, and the sterns well a,wholwl In honks. Boats in the group'
shm Id also. be lied together at flows and sterns using protective bumpers of ferrlers between.{hit -
side boats of the group sbotdd be bridled off from stein to prote.rt entire anchorel group from gngh
" iiq or extreme movement due to wind and current (smaller bums m center of this type atvhomrn' have
t
- been known to fill with water, but could not sink due to the cratlleef sect between oil et boatsi -
1
6. Do rot Ile upparallel to bank, race ding tides often bearh or capsize boats in this type anchorage.
1. Be sure that a navigable passage at stern of secured bnals is marle available for late arriving boats :
' seeking sale anchorage beyond the first boats anchored. -
6. Safe anchorage boats should be tied high, using a half hitch knot Omp knots slip). Rope lengths should
he sulllcient to take care of excessive high water, -

Inotructions for Evaeueeo
W has your local government advises evacuation, keep calm, and follow these procedures promptly:
1. _ Shut off main gas valve and pull main power switch before leaving home..
2. Head for the designated shelters or evm:uation lwints indicated for your area, as directed on your
Evacuation Plan maps aril by broadcasts during the emergency, Fo1In.' routes irdicatal on maps.
. Drive up to shelter entrance, unload, and park eat as police instruct. It on foot, proceed to nearest
loading station and board buses, No fate will be charged. -
3, Take only clothing, ford, and special medicine that is necessary; do not try to bring household equip
ment. Evacuatd areas will be. pohcerf to prevent looting.
0, Follow instructions of shelter pc,snnnel, and voluntrar to help with any tasks needed lot efficient
shelter operation. - -
5, Aemain at the shelter until informed that you may leave. People will not be allow. rI hack into -
evacuated areas until advisrd by official public anoouncen.ent.

DISASTER CALL LIST
ONSLOW COUNTY CHAPTER,
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Work
Home
Carolinas Division
Chapter Chairman
Dennis Johnson
James Stroud
704-376-1661
704-365-1326
Vice Chairman
Executive Director
Gene Maultsby
Winnie
347-6179
353-1940
347-7067
347-4944
Administrative Assistant
Denary
Debbie Mills
347-3581
347 3581
346-4613 ._
Disaster Chairman
Co -Chairman
Julius Segerman
346-3709
455-5058
346-4803
Volunteer Chairman
Zander Guy
Chris Roundtree
346-4171
346-9901
Nursing
Helen Dotson
347-1460
Family Assistance
Betty Robinson
455-1244
347-3305
.;lothing
Pat Crist
Blanche Johnston
455-2574
Survey & Assessment
Coordinate with
347-1487
Communication
.Emergency Management
Kenneth Allison
347-4270
451-5684
353--0245
Shelters
Board of Education
743-3827
Pete Andrews
Jim Ha11et
45-2211
347-3840
Food
Mr. Ku.11ura
455-2211
346-88685.
346-8081
Public Information'
Mr. Eason
Ellen McMillian
326-4987
First Aid Chairman
Ronald Brown
Wendy Martin
455-2202
347-6815
346-9340
GOVERNMMIT OFFICIALS AND
AGENCIES
455-5436
MAYOR
Emergency Management
BRUCE TEACHY
455-2600
Coordinator
Sheriff Department
Don Herman.
Billy Woodward
347-4270.
353-0245
Police Department
Hijhwa;r Patrol
Roger Halbbrt
455-427
3113
455-4000
455-•8Q17
Jacksonville Fire Dept.
Bucky Barger
347-1751
455-8080
455-4000
Health Department
Ed Steward
347-2154
455-1577
Medical Examiner
Martha Jacob
Dr. Gable
347-2154
577-2243
455-2622
Dept, of Social Services
Onslow
Dr. Garrett
Sue Applewhite
577-�243
455-4145
347-2754
, 455-0420 '.
346-4205
Memorial Hospital
John Frederick
577-2598
455-2464
Council on Aging
Donnis Combs
Ma,,.1e Ervin
bb
577-2598 455-2747
346-6887
455-2165
NEWS MEDIA
Daily News 353-1171
MAYOR...Richlands, NC
324-3301
Mr. G.L. Cavanaugh
324-4257
6rJNC-17RCM 455-2202
1IIIz 347-6141
Holly Ridge, NC Mr. A.P. Snodgrass
329-7081
�7JIK 353-9545
WXQR 455-2177
Swansboro, NC
329-7081
Mr. L.D. t'Jillians
VILAS 347-6066
326-4428
Surf City, NC
326-4356
Mr. Clifton Howard -
RESCUE SQUAD Jacksonville, NC 328-4131 328-0785
455-2111/455-8997
Swansboro, NC 326-5132
Sneads Ferry, NC 327-2000
Richlands,
NC 324-4151
Holly Ridge, NC 329-3000
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6.
RESPONSIBILITIES IN NATURAL DISASTERS
GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
RED CROSS RESPONSIBILITY
Protection of life,.property,
Relief of persons in need as a.
public health and welfare, and
result of disaster. (Financed
maintenance and repair of public
by the Red Cross from voluntary
property.-
contributions.)
Governmental agencies provide:
The Red Cross Provides:
A. Emergency Community Services
A. Emergency Assistance for Dis-
aster Sufferers on a Mass
Care Basis.
1i Police services within de-
1. Food: Canteen Service and
vestated zones and traffic con-
other facilities for feeding of
trols, law and order in the dis-
homeless persons and volunteer
aster area.
workers.
2. In disaster declared as
2. Shelter:Shelter for numbers
"major" by Presidential Order,
of persons made homeless. Referral
temporary housing may be provid-
service of individual family
ed through the Federal Govern-
lodging when available.
ment.
3. Safeguards for public health
3. Medical Aid: First Aid,
and sanitation, i..o., water sup-
nursing and radical care to sup-
ply, sewage, facilities--for-the
plenent local resources.
control and care of communicable
diseases.
4. Special police and fire pro-
tection for the disaster area and
for shelters and relief stations.
5. Identification and care of
the dead, including temporary
norgizes; .
6. Designation of hazardous
buildings and areas.
B. The Usual Community Welfare
Services for Dependent
Persons.
1. Institutional care for the
" aged, sick, orphaned and other
dependents.
--- -- -- -----
--- 2. ----Public Assistance -grants to
indigent persona, i.o., OAA, ADC,
Aid to the Bli n,, vocational re-
habilitation, 4eneral and home
relief.
4. Clothing: Distribution from
emergency relief stations.
B. Emergency Services on an
Individual Family Basis
1. Welfare information services
on survivors and on those in-
jured, ill, hospitalized and dead.
2. Emergency orders for food,
clothing, rent, bedding and
similar essentials to enable
families to maintain themselves.
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C. Aid for Recovery to Families
C. 4id for Reocvery to Families
... ( grants. only)
1, Disaster loan Programs such
as .that provided by the Small
1. Casework services
Business Administration, Farmers
Home Administration and other
2. Food, clothing, and other
agencies of the Federal Govern--
maintenance until normalsourceswent, of family support are restored.
2. Specialized counseling. -and
adivice .to families such as that
3. Building and repair of o
P wner-
provided by public health, agri-
occupied homes.
culture and other agencies or
departments.
4. Essential Household furnishings..
5. Medical and nursing care.
6. Occupational supplies and
equipment to restore family self--
supP ort
D. Restoration of Communities
1. Repair of sewage and water
systems and of streets and high
.ways.
2. Removal of debris from public
property,
3. Restoration of public trans-
portation and communication
facilities.
4. Repair of public buildings,
i.e., schools, hospitals, etc.
5. Inspection of private pro-
perty for health and safety.
6. Salvage of unclaimed
Property.
WHEN LIVE- ARE
THREATENED WHEN LIVES ARE THREATENED
E. Governmental Agencies E Red Cr A
1. Issue official warnings
and designate hazard zones,
. oss ssists Governmental
Agencies to:
1. Disseminate warnings in
accordance with official inst-
ructions,
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2; Enforce evacuation from of :2. Coordinate Red Cross resources
fected areas. for voluntary evacuation of af=
fected population.
3. Develop appropriate organ- 3. Mobilize trained volunteers
ization to provide mease of rescue for rescue operationso
and evacuation and direct sane.
4. Organize and coordinate all 4o- Transport and temoprarily .
government departments and govern store house old goods.
rent agencies.
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9.
DISj4STER HEADQUARTERS
ONSLOW COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICE
MRICAN RED CROSS
12 Ruth Street
Jacksonville, N,C,
Telephone
347-3581
ALTERNATE LOCATION
Office of the
Emergency Management Coordinator
College Street,
Jacksonville, N.C.-
Telephone
.347-4270
CHAPTER DI S A S T E R HAZARDS
HURRICANES TORNADO FIRE FLOOD TRANSPORTATION WRECKS- EPIDEMICS
SNOW STORMS
The Red Cross is prepared to provide emergency services, in sudden
catastrophes, slowly developing disasters and in any other emer-
gency situations,.
The Disaster Plan is geared to meet the needs of families in the
country who need to seek shelter during the emergency period and
to provide help for those who suffer .losses.
These services may include feeding and sheltering evacuees and
Victims, establishing First Aid Stations and supplementing avail-
able local Health Services, assisting at Morgues, distributing
clothing, providing emergency transportation, giving service to
the hospitalized and their families, securing provisions of
needed blood and blood products, handling -disaster welfare inquiries
and as the situation stabilizes and families return to their homes,
Provide' iAdividual fajUly assistance.
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10.
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
THE CHAPTERIS DISASTER RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:
1. SURVEY the disaster area.
2. Arrange MASS CARE (food and shelter) for victims.
3. Give INDIVIDUAL FAMILY -HELP to -victims (food) clothing,
lodging and other disaster caused needs).
4. Feed emergency workers if necessary.
5. Answer WELFARE INQUIRIES..
6., Arrange SUPPLEMENTAL MEDICAL CARE if needed.
Disaster notifications will come from the Emergency Management
Coordinator representing the county officials. During the day,
the call will come to the chapter office. At night the call
will come to the Answerir_g Sorvice. The person who gets the
call fans out a telephone alert to everyone else on the disaster, committee. Volunteers will be called when they are needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAPTER CHAIRMAN;
1. Gives .leadership and support to the Chapter Disaster Services.
2. Assists the disaster committee chairman to insure cooperative
understanding with the Mayor and other ranking Municipal and
County Officials and other agencies for support.and coopera-
tion in disaster relief operations. Subsequently, the Chair-
m
an helps insure the active .liaison is maintained with
Governmental Officials before a disaster occurs and with the
Government Emergency Operations Center when disaster strikes.
3. A Red Cross representative will be present at the Emergency
Operations Center.
IN ANY DISASTER, THE DISASTER CHAIRMAN, CO -CHAIRMAN -OR STAFF WILL
TAKE THESE STEPS:
1 Direct survey subcommittee chairman to secure on -the --spot
information about the extent of the disaster, casualties,
damage and emergency needs.
2. Alert a1.1 other chairmen to stand by or report to headquarters.
3. Provide first aid, -emergency medical and nursing and canteen
services according to the need for then indicated in the survey
report. Relief of disaster sufferers is your first and con-
tinuing responsibility.
4. When the situation warrants, open disaster headquarters and
identify it with Red Cross flags and signs. Ask the Family
Assistance Chairman to set up information, welfare inquiry
and registration services.
5.. Notify the area office by' -the --quickest -available means- of -the
--- occurrence --of the disaster.
Carolinas Division Telephone; 704-376-1661
2425 Park Road
Charlotte, Forth Carolina
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.Stating:
a. Nature of disaster and time of day it occurred.
b. Area affected
c. Preliminary estimate of persons dead, injured, ill
and hospitalized;
d. Preliminary estimate of number of homes destroyed,
number damaged, and number of persons made homeless.
e. Action taken by the chapter in organizing emergency
relief.
f. Help needed immediately from the outside,
6, Receive reports and coordinate the work of the volunteers
called into action.
IN A -MAJOR DISASTER, TAKE THESE NEXT STEPS:
7. Report to the Chapter Chairman. Coordinate with the Emergency
Management Coordinator in planning total relief measures.
Arrange for:_
a. Assignment of the disaster co-chairman to maintain
liaison with -government authorities.
b. Issuance of proclamation designating the Red Cross the
official family relief agency.
8,_ Authorize the Public Information Chairman to publicize:
a. Facts of the situation.
15. Relief measures under way.
c.. Proclamation issued by the ranking government official.
d. Vigorous appeal for voluntary contribution of funds,
9. Make sure that:
a. Each committee chairman has all necessary support to
carry out its assigned responsibilities.-
b. Each committee is functioning properly,
c. Emergency relief is given promptly and adequately to.
persons in need..
d. Adequate records and acknowledgements are made of
contributions of funds and supplies.
10. Keep the area office, chapter chairman, governmental officials
and neighboring chapters informed of developments by means
of bulletins and special reports.-
11. Keep all public information channels informed, Authorize
and approve news releases, radio flashes, and other
appropriate public statements prepared by the Public
Information Chairman.
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SHELTER
SITES
SITE
PHONE
SLEEPING
CAPACITY
�. Dixon Elementary School(Gas)
347-2738
66 Cots
Cafeteria.
Mr. Everett (Principal)
327�-6531
139 Cote
Gymnasium
2,, Jacksonville JR. High(Gas)
346-19504
86 Cots
Cafeteria
Mr, Bucklew (Principal)
455-9948
166 Cots
Gymnasium
Mr. Herring (Assist.)
346-8346
3,; Richlands Elementary(Gas)
324-4142
107 Cots
Cafeteria
Mr. Turner (Principal)
324-5256
104 Cots
Gymnasium
4, Swansboro High School(E.le)
455-4190
92 Cots
Cafateria
188 Cots
Gymnasium
Mr. Beasle Y (Principal)
326-8713
151 Cots
Auditorium
5, White Oak High(Ele)
455-1541
111 Cots
Cafateria
Mr. Stroud(Principal)
743-3281
�50 Cots
Gymnasium
o, Southwest High School(Ele)
Mr. Rands-II(Principal)
455-4888
186 Cots
Gymnasium
G
347-5794
7o Methodist Church
Mr. Parvin
455-4814
75 Cot.
347-1547
Depending on the severity of tLe
particular area in the.County,
disaster
any or
and the need of a
be opened. Additional schools
be
all of these
or other facilities
sites may
may also
opened if needed.
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13.
SHELTER AND _FOOD COMMITTEE
Arrangements have been made to use school buildings throughout
the county and one church to shelter people who do not feel safe
in their homes during an emergency period of a disaster. In some.
tyros of disasters, such as floods, it may be necessary to providd
shelter and food for a longer period of time for disaster sufferers
who are unable to rove in with friends or relatives or find ten
porary.housing on their own. If school buildings cannot -be used
as long as shelters are needed, other arrangements will be bade.
When 25.or .less families need sheltering,'local motels and res-
taurants will be used.
Shelter Managers will be appointed to be in charge of each facility
used and when ever possible lunchroom workers, regularly employed
by the schools, will be in charge of feeding arrangements.
An agreement has been made between the Chapter and school officials -
to use food which is already on hand in the school lunchrooms
__for feeding shelter occupants and a bill for the cost of food
used will be submitted to the Chapter and the school will be'
reimbursed by Red Cross.
When disaster strikes or warning of an approaching hurricane is
received, the Shelter Chairman will.report to Disaster Headquarters
and after consulting with government officials and the Disaster
Assement Chairman, will instruct shelter managers to open shelters
in areas determined unsafe for families to remain in their holes.
The Disaster Chairman will let the Medical and Nursing, Trans
paz•tation, Public Infor:nation and Family Service Chairman know
when the'shelters will be opened so they can arrange to provide
the necessary supplies and volunteers and arrange for publicity.
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DAMAGE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
The damage assessment committee is responsible -for gathering
immediate and'accurate information about the physical damage,
resulting from a disaster. By getting a clear-cut,picture of
the effects of the disaster and the damage that has been done,
the Red Cross is able to -establish priorities, evaluate relief
needs, determine staff and supply needs, provide accurate infor-
oration to others and estimate financial costs. -
The Chairman of this committee will report to Disaster Headquarters
and secure from his committee members the following information
The Red Cross will work together with the Emergency Management
Coordinator in providing and utilizing the sane personnel for
damage assessment... The Red Cross will need the following infor-
nation:
1. The extent of the disaster.
2. Points at which relief is needed.at once and kinds of relief.
3. Condition of communication facilities;
4. Number of persons dead.
5. Number of persons injured,.
6. Number of families suffering .loss;
7. Number of dwellings affected (destroyed; major damage or
minor damage)..
This information will be given .to the Disaster Chairman which
will enable him to send,aid to meet the needs of disaster victims,
This information will also be given to Division which will help
them determine the amount of funds needed and also whether area
staff is needed.
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FPUILY ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE y
There are four activities under this committee: INFORMATION,
SHELTER REGISTRATION, INDIVIDUALIZED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE and
WELFARE INQUIRIES.
When Disaster strikes, the Chairman will report to the Disaster
Headquarters. After consulting with Staff and Disaster Chairman
and learning.the number and Location of shelters to be opened,
she and her vice-chairman will notify volunteer case workers to
report for duty where they are needed. The number of case wc;rkers
sent to a shelter will depend on the number of people being shelt-
eyed.
INFORMATION
An information desk at Disaster Headquarters will be set up
and manned by a member of the Committee'4 This person.will obtain
information from the disaster chairman -and appropriate other
committee chairmanon the extent of the disaster and .location of
relief facilities, such as sheltersi first aid stations, feeding
centers, mobile canteens and colthing distribution centers. She l�_,.
will be responsible for giving this information to persons *io
phone headquarters for info and for directing those who may come
to the headquarters to the proper Red Cross facility for meeting
their needs. I
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SHELTER REGISTRATION
Each family coming into the shelter will be registered by
a member of this committee. A form is provided for this. If the
family has emergency needs,they are referred to the appropriate
person such as Medical and Nursing, family assistance. Regis-
tration of families in shelters is very important.- Good"records
must be kept.
INDIVIDUALIZED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Emergency Assistance may be provided in the shelter or the
`victims may be directed to Disaster Headquarters after the disaster
emergency period is over. Home visits are also made if a family
can not get to the Red Cross. Emergency assistance is given for r
items of verified need that.will enable fammly members to resume
living as a family unit. Red Cross emergency assistance may
provide for:
Food- Minor building repairs to make
Clothing a home livable
Emergency transportation Utility deposits
Comfort kits or toilet articles Hous?hold accessories
Cleaning supplies Essential furniture
Rent Health needs
Personal occupational supplies
and equipment

MEDI AL AND.-MRSI G COMMITTEE
Health services*is the adaptation of professional skills in
recognizing and meeting the Medical, Nursing and Emc,::ional needs
evolving from a disaster situation.
In'the conduct of its disaster operations, the Red Cross has the
following health services responsibilities to disaster victims.
1. To insure that medical and nursing care are available in all
Red Cross operated shelters; -
Z. To establish and staff Red Cross emergency aid stations as
needed;
3. To ascertain the need for and immediately make available, the
required blood and blood products when local supplies are in
adequate to meet these needs. (This would be done in cooperation
with the lab at Onslow Memorial Hospital and providing live
donors if necessary.)
4.:. To obtain ACCURATE INFO on the number of dead, missing, ill and
injured for a survey of human needs and for welfare inquiry .
information.
5; To acquaint families with the health resources and services
that are available•and to make appropriate referrals.
6. To provide financial assistance for the required medical and
nursing care for disaster patients who are unable to meet this
need through their own or other resources.
7. Assist in making arrangements for transporting th:e i11 and
.injured.
A patient record is filled out, recording treatment and patient
care given and referrals Dade in shelters, emergency aid stations,
temporary infirmaries and honl- visits.
Physicians are net to be assigned to a designated shelter, but are
on call as needed. Standing orders for nurses have been approved
and each nurse in a shelter will have a copy. Registered nurses and
Licensed Practical Nurses have been recruited and will be assigned
to shelters.
Nurses may be utilized in: -
Shelters Health Department
Hospitals Disaster Relief Headquarters
Morgues Follow-up care with hone visits
Emergency Aid Stations Temporary Infirmaries
Federal Disaster Assistance Centers
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The Health Department is responsible for supervision of sanitation
in Red Cross Shelters and Feeding Stations.
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* The following list of Health Supplies will be sent to each Red
Cross Shelter:
Adhesive Tape Thermometers
Adhesive Bandages Toweletts
Cotton Balls Alcohol, Isopropyl
Disposable Diapers Antiseptic
Safety Pins Aspirin: Grains 5 and 2-�
Sanitary Napkins Spirits of ammonia
Flashlight Baby Bottles
Scissors Commercially prepared formula
Prepared Bandages, rolls of gause and compresses
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
Physician Chairman reports to Disaster Chairman, Nurse Chairman
and Co -Chairman report to Physician and Disaster Chairman. 'They
work closely with the Chairman of Survey to determine the number
injured and in need of immediate care and with the Shelter
Chairman so that staff and.supplies can be provided as soon as
shelters are opened,
mransportation of personnel and supplies will be supplied by the
Transportation Committee,
The Nursing Chairman will secure information from the Onslow
Memorial Hospital on patients hospitalized and when there is a
heavy loss of life, it nay be necessary to assign nurses or other
trained volunteers to morgues for helpful services to relatives
arriving to identify and claim the dead.
Red Cross is part of the Disaster plan at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
Volunteers will be sent there to release infornation.regarding
patients hurt in a disaster.
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CLOTHING. -COMMITTEE
hlhen disaster strikes, the Chairman will report to Disaster Head-
quartersi The Chairman will receive an estimate on the numbers
of families requiring clothing: Bulk purchases can be made,
howeverf they should be made cautiously and only to cover the
period when retail merchants will not be able to handle individ-
ual orders; Disbursing order Form 140-C will be used for
necessary purchasesi
It is Red Cross policy to give new clothing rather than used and
to discourage appeals for used clothing. However, some used cloth-
ing is usually donated and this committee is responsible for ob
taining space to receive it, sort, size and establish an orderly
method of distribution.
It is seldom necessary to make a general appeal for clothing, but
in exceptional situations, in instructions from Disaster Chairman,
an appeal may be made for specific items such as baby clothes and
overcoats.
The Chairman of this committee will keep in touch with the Public
Information Chairman and advise of him of any need for clothing
in order to avoid the usually excessive volume of, unsuitable
donations, which create a problem of storage and distribution.
Family Services and staff will carry out the responsibility of
issuing disbursing orders for clothing to individuals.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Red Cross may provide transportation for disaster victims
to get to shelters, supplies to relie;t centers, volunteers to
where needed, nurses and Doctors to hospitals.
?Mien disaster strikes the Chairman will report to Disaster Head-
quarters and find out the needs for transportation, and then will
get in touch with members and volunteers and assign duties,
coordinating the transportation with other agencies such as
Emergency Management Coordinator.
It may be necessary to obtain trucks to assist in moving house-
hold furnishings to places of safety. In these cases, it will
be necessary to tag, mark and list articles moved.
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
The Amature Radio Station (HAMS) has agreed to be the principal
source of communication for Red Cross during time of disaster.
Their Headquarters will be at Disaster Headquarters and a base
station will be at each shelter with radio equipment adequate
to maintain coLytiunication between the Chapter Headquarters
and all shelters. In case telephone communications are out,
they will be able to communicate with Division and other places
outside the area,
.REACT will be able to provide i,upplementary, short range com-
munication on an organized bas:.s in local emergencies or disasters.
When Disaster. strikes the Chai: -man will contact Chapter Head-
quarters to secure information on the nu!�ber of shelters to be
opened, so installation of equipment can be made. Mobile equip-
ment and walkie--talkies-may bo needed at the disaster scene to
assist.in surveying and relay_ig information which will be helpful
to the Disaster Chairman.in determing needs for relief.
The Chairman will report to the Disaster Chairman for duty during
the emergency. He will work close with his committee by sending
and receiving.information to and from the shelter operations.
All out going messages will be approved by staff or the Disaster
Chairman,
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