CAMA Land Use Plan Update-1995

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Town Of Bayboro
Pamlico County, North Carolina
1995 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
Prepared According To The Standards Of The
North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act
As Amended
Adopted By The Town Board Of Commissioners
September 5, 1995
Adopted By The NC Coastal Resources Commission
September 29, 1995
The preparation of this document was financed 'in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program,
through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and
Coastal Resources Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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own Of Bayboro
' Pamlico County, North Carolina
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1995 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
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1 Prepared According To The Standards Of The
North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act
1 As Amended
Adopted By The Town Board Of Commissioners
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1 Adopted By The NC Coastal Resources Commission
September 29, 1995
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1 The preparation of this document was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program,
through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and
Coastal Resources Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION............:...............................................................................................................1
SECTION II: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS......................................................:..............................2
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INFORMATION BASE......................................................................................3
B. DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING..........................:....................................................................................4
1. Bayboro Population..........................................................................................................................................4
2. Bayboro Housing Characteristics.....:............................................................................................................... 6
C. ECONOMY.....................................................................................................................................................6
1. General Economic Indicators............................................................................................................................ 6
2. Median Household Income...............................................................................................................................7
D. Existing Land Use Summary ........................................................................................................................... 8
1. General Land Use Summary ............................................................................................. ..........8
E. LAND AND WATER USE COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS...............................................................................9
1. General Discussion.......................................................................................................................................... 9
2. 404 Wetlands...................................................................................................................................................9
3. Unplanned Development......................:...........................................................................................................10
4. Changes in Predominant Land Uses...............................................................................................................10
F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES..............................................................................10
1. Water Supply................................................................................................................................ ......10
2. Wastewater Disposal.......................................................................................................................................10
3. Educational Facilities.........................::................................:........................:.............:...:.......:...:....:............:.:11
4. Transportation..................................................................................................................................................11
5. Recreation and Open Space............................................................................................................................12
6. Solid Waste Disposal........................:...............................................................................................................12
7. Other Town Facilities.......................................................................................................................................12
G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY.............................................................................12
1. Topography/Geology and Groundwater Resources.........................................................................................12
2. Flood Hazard Areas.........:...........................................................................................................................::..13
3. Areas with Soils Limitations.............................................................................................................................13
4. Manmade Hazards...........................................................................................................................................14
5. Fragile Areas...................................................................................................................................................14
a. Coastal Wetlands.............................................................................................................................................14
b. Estuarine Waters....................................................:....................................................:.....:.............................15
c. Estuarine Shorelines........................................................................................................................................15
d. Public Trust Areas...........................................................................................................................................15
e. Historic and Archaeological Sites.....................................................................................................................15
f. 404 Wetlands....................................................................................................................................................16
g. Natural Resources Fragile Areas..............................................:......................................................................16
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h. Slopes in Excess of 12%.................................................................................................................................16
1. Excessive Erosion Areas...................................................................................................................................16
6. Areas of Resource Potential.............................................................................................................................16
a. Agricultural and Forest Lands..........................................................................................................................16
b. Public Forest....................................................................................................................................................17
c. Public Parks.....................................................................................................................................................17
d. Public Gamelands............................................................................................................................................17
e. Private Wildlife Sanctuaries.............................................................................................................................17
f. Valuable Mineral Resources.............................................................................................................................17
g. Marine Resources............................................................................................................................................17
H. CURRENT PLANS, STUDIES AND REGULATIONS...................................................................................17
1. Plans................................................................................................................................................................17
a. 1988 CAMA Land Use Plan.............................................................................................................................17
b. Transportation Plan..........................................................................................................................................17
c. Community Facilities Plan................................................................................................................................18
d. Recreation and Open Space Plan....................................................................................................................18
2. Regulations and Ordinances............................................................................................................................18
a. Zoning Ordinance.............................................................................................................................................18
b. Subdivision Regulations...................................................................................................................................18
c. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance...............................................................................................................18
d. Other Codes and Regulations..........................................................................................................................19
3. Consistency of Local Policies and Ordinances with the Land Use Plan...........................................................19
4. Implementation/Effectiveness of the 1988 Land Use Plan Update...................................................................19
a. Resource Protection.........................................................................................................................................19
b. Resource Production and Management...........................................................................................................19
c. Economic and Community Development Issues ................................................. :............................................
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d. Public Participation..........................................................................................................................................
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e. Storm Hazard Mitigation...................................................................................................................................20
SECTION ill: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS......................................................................
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A. PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT......................................1..
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1. General Discussion..........................................................................................................................................21
2. Population Projections......................................................................................................................................
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3. Projected Housing Characteristics...................................................................................................................22
B. PROJECTED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND RELATED LAND USE ISSUES ...................
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1. General Economic Projections.........................................................................................................................
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2. Tourism and Recreation...................................................................................................................................
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3. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.....................................................................................................................23
4. Manufacturing..................................................................................................................................................23
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S. Government Employment.................................................................................................................................
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C. PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND LAND USE ISSUES.................................................23
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1. Water Supply Capacity....................................................................................................................................
2. Wastewater Treatment Disposal Capacity
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3. Storm Drainage Capacity.................................................................................................................................24
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4. Transportation Capacity...................................................................................................................................24
S. Solid Waste Disposal Capacity ........................................................................................................................24
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6. Educational Facilities Capacity .........................................................................................................................
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7. Parks and Recreation Capacity ........................................................................................................................
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8. Emergency Service Capacity ...........................................................................................................................25
D. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES.........................................................................................................................25
SECTION ill: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM............................................................................................25
A. DEVELOPED
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B. URBAN TRANSITION....................................................................................................................................26
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C. CONSERVATION...........................................................................................................................................26
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SECTION IV: POLICY STATEMENTS..............................................................................................................26
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A. INTRODUCTION TO POLICY STATEMENTS..............................................................................................26
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION..........................................................................................................................26
1. Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)..........................................................................................................
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2. Hazardous and Fragile Land Areas..................................................................................................................
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a. Freshwater Swamps........................................................................................................................................27
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b. Soils Suitable For Septic Tank Use..................................................................................................................
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c. Outstanding Resource Water(ORW)..............................................................................................................
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d. Marshes...........................................................................................................................................................28
e. Excessive Erosion Areas..................................................................................................................................
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f. Maritime Forests...............................................................................................................................................
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g. Cultural and Historic Resources......................................................................................................................28
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h. Protection of potable Water Supply..................................................................... ...
I. Storm Water Runoff from Agriculture,
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Residential Development, Phosphate or Peat Mining ...........................29
J. Marina and Floating Home Development...........................................................................................................
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IL Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas..................................................................................................................29
1. Package Sewage Treatment Plants..................................................................................................................
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m. Rising Sea Level Due To Global Warming......................................................................................................30
n. Bulkhead Construction.....................................................................................................................................30
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C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT...............................................................30
1. Productive Agricultural Lands .................. ............30
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2. Commercial Forest Lands................................................................................................................................30
3. Commercial Recreational
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4. Existing or Potential Mineral Production Areas.................................................................................................
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5. Off -Road Vehicles............................................................................................................................................30
6. Residential and Commercial Land Development..............................................................................................
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7. Industrial Impacts of Resources......................................................................................................................31
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.......................................................................................31
1. Types and Location of Industries Desired,- Policy: ..........................................................................................
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2. Local Commitment to Providing Services to Development - Policy: ..................................................................
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3. Commitment to State and Federal Programs, Including Erosion Control, Public Access, Highway Improvements
andDredging - Policy:...........................................................................................................................................
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4. Anticipated Residential Development, Densities and Location - Policy:...........................................................
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5. Types of Urban Growth Patterns, Redevelopment of Developed Areas - Policy: .............................................
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6. Energy Facility Siting and Development - Policy: .............................................................................................
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7. Tourism - Policy: ..............................................................................................................................................
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8. Estuarine Water Access - Policy.....................................................................................................................
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9. Inshore and Outer -Continental Shelf Exploration - Policy: ................................................................................
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E. LOCAL LAND USE ISSUES AND POLICIES................................................................................................32
F. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION.....................................................................................................................32
1. Mitigation..........................................................................................................................................................33
2. Evacuation.......................................................................................................................................................
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3. Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan..................................................................................................................33
SECTION V: RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATION.................................................34
A. DEVELOPED..................................................................................................................................................34
B. URBAN TRANSITION....................................................................................................................................34
C. CONSERVATION...........................................................................................................................................35
SECTION VII: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION..........................................................................................................35
EXISTINGLAND USE MAP.................................................................................................................................37
SOILSMAP..........................................................................................................................................................38
FLOODHAZARD MAP........................................................................................................................................39
LAND CLASSIFICATION MAP............................................................................................................................40
QUESTIONNAIRE TABULATION.......................................................................................................................41
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' TOWN OF BAYBORO
1995 CAMA LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
' The coastal areas of North Carolina are a tremendous natural resource to the citizens of
Bayboro and North Carolina. The area provides both recreational benefits and food production
from our coastal waters. In some areas adjacent to our coastal waters, there is a danger that
pollution from over -development may damage the food production of nearby waters. This
' potential problem was the major reason that the North Carolina General Assembly ratified the
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) in 1974. The purpose of the Coastal Area
Management Act is "to insure the orderly balance of use and preservation of our coastal
' resources on behalf of the people of North Carolina and the nation." CAMA created the
Coastal Resources Commission to administer this important environmental law.
Local governments and state agencies contribute to the rational management of our coastal
' resources through the development of Land Use Plans and the designation and regulation of
critical resource areas. The Land Use Plan development process encourages local and state
' governments to exercise their full authority over coastal resources. It also allows local and
state governments to express their management goals in a comprehensive and uniform
manner.
This Land Use Plan represents an update of the existing Bayboro Land Use Plan, and when
1 adopted will supersede the previous plan. The original plan and its update every five years is
required by the North Carolina Management Act (CAMA). The Town Board of Bayboro is the
' local agency that has the responsibility to oversee the planning process, of which this Land
Use Plan is a part.
Land use planning is at the very core of the planning process. All other phases of planning are
expected to serve the projected land use pattern generated in the Land Use Plan. The
existing land use pattern of Bayboro is the result of may years of interaction between the
human and natural resources in the town and the surrounding area.
The Land Use Plan can help keep the desired character of the Town of Bayboro, and at the
same time guide growth and change in an acceptable manner. It is intended that this plan
serve as a tool for the growth to meet the needs of the people, both now and into the 21st
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This 1995 Land Use Plan was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the North
Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Specifically, this document complies with
' 15A NCAC Subchapter 76, "Land Use Planning Guidelines", December 12, 1991; and
Subchapter 7H "Guidelines For Areas of Environmental Concern", January 11, 1993, of the
' North Carolina Administrative Code.
' SECTION II: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
The Town of Bayboro is situated at the confluence of the North and South Prongs of the Bay
' River, approximately four miles east of an ancient shoreline known as the Suffolk Scarp. The
town is located on an ancient marine terrace known as the Pamlico Terrace, a land form that is
part of the outer sections of the Atlantic Coastal Plain Physicographic Province. The Atlantic
' Coastal Plan stretches from Massachusetts to Florida and includes many types of land forms
and wildlife habitants.
Land in and around Bayboro is low-lying, nearly level and poorly drained. The nature of the
' land has posed a problem with respect to its inability to effectively handle effluent from septic
tanks. The recent installation of public sewer after many years of effort on the part of Bayboro
' has greatly improved the quality of ground water in the area.
' Bayboro has a common boundary to the west with the Town of Alliance, to the south it lies
along the South Prong of the Bay River, and to the southeast it lies along the Bay River and
has a common border with the Town of Stonewall. The area north of the town, east of the
' town and south of the town in the Neals Creek Bridge area are the only areas where the town
could continue to expand should development pressure warrant such expansion. The town
' currently does not maintain an extraterritorial jurisdictional boundary.
' The major highways in the town are NC 55 and NC 304. NC 55 is the major road between
New Bern and the eastern portions of Pamlico County. Commercial and residential uses have
developed along NC 55 and NC 304.
The town's fishing port is located on Bay River. The facility handles fishing vessels of various
' sizes and contains some seafood processing activities. There are no facilities in the town for
recreational boating except for a private boat ramp.
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A. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INFORMATION BASE
Section II of this plan is an analysis of existing conditions based on demographic and
' economic trends for the town. The results of this analysis are summarized in a quantitative
summary of existing land use within the town. The discussion of existing conditions also
includes an outline of physical constraints to development, a summary of areas with resource
potential, and an summary of existing community facilities. The discussion of existing
conditions concludes with an outline of existing local plans and policies that regulate
development.
Section III of this plan discusses the expected impact of current development trends as
discussed in Section II for the following ten year planning period. This section discusses
projected permanent and seasonal population growth, housing development trends, and
economic growth within the context of previously -defined land use issues. Community facilities
are discussed in terms of what services will be required to meet anticipated public demand.
Also discussed will be how the anticipated public demand will impact fragile areas and existing
patterns of land use.
' This document has three major reference sources: The Office of State Budget and
Management, State Data Center and the Town Board. In addition, the staff of the Division of
Coastal Management provided clarification of issues and regulations throughout the data-
9 athedng process and were very helpful. Other data sources included:
Pamlico County Department of Health
Pamlico County Department of Social Services
Pamlico County Planning Department
Pamlico County Schools
North Carolina Department of Commerce Business/Industry Development Division
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal
Management
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of
Environmental Management, Groundwater Section
iNorth Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division "of Health
Services, Solid Waste Management Branch
' North Carolina Department of Transportation
North Carolina Division of Aging
' North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
North Carolina Division of Shellfish "Sanitation
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North Carolina Division of Travel and Tourism
North Carolina Employment Security Commission, Labor Market Information Division
' North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Office of State Budget and Management, State Data Center
' United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
B. DEMOGRAPHICS AND HOUSING
1. Bayboro Population
There has been a steady but slow increase in Bayboro's population since the 1950's. Bayboro
is the second largest town in the county and is the county seat. In an effort to understand the
' growth trends of Bayboro, the population growth is compared with Pamlico County and other
towns in the county. Pamlico County is a rural county containing only small towns. Its county
population characteristics are fairly representative of Bayboro. The following table shows a
comparison of Bayboro's growth with other municipal and county growth since 1970.
' Area e Population Percent Change
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1970 1980 1990 1970-80 1980-90 1970-90
' Bayboro 665 759 733 14.1% -3.4% 10.2%
Alliance 557 616 583 10.6% -5.4% 4.7%
Arapahoe 212 467 430 120.3% -7.9% 102.8%
Hollyville - 100 102 - 2.0% -
Mesic 369 390 310 5.7% -20.5% -16.0%
Minnesott Beach 41 171 266 317.1% 55.6% 548.8%
Oriental 445 536 786 20.4% 46.6% 76.6%
Stonewall 335 360 279 7.5% -22.5% -16.7%
Vandemere 379 335 299 -11.6% -10.7% -21.1%
Total Municipalities 3,023 3,734 3,788 23.5% 1.4% 25.3%
' Pamlico County 9,467 10,398 11,372 9.8% 9.4% 20.1%
' The towns experiencing the most rapid growth in the county are Oriental and Minnesott Beach.
Though the relatively small initial populations of Oriental and Minnesott Beach result is large
' percentage increases, the numerical increases are substantial as well. The growth for the
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Source: Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce, State Data Center, NC Office of State Budget and Management
Although Bayboro lost population since the 1980 census, its overall growth trend since 1970
' has been positive. Its overall growth rate of about 10% since 1970 is expected to continue for
the foreseeable future.
The following table list the 1990 composition of Bayboro's population by age.
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All Persons
Under 5
5 to 17
18 to 24
25 to 44
45 to 64
Over 64
733
41
166
55
210
169
92
This table shows the school age population at 166 or about 22%, the working age population
at 434 or about 59% and the retirement age population at 92 or about 13%. Children under 5
make up about 6% of the town's population. The following table list the historical composition
' of Bayboro's population by sex and race.
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Male
Female
White
Black
Asian
Other
733
358
375
385
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2. Bayboro Housing Characteristics
According to the 1990 U.S. Census, the Town of Bayboro has 320 dwelling units. The census
indicates that 227 of these units are single family, 20 units are multifamily and 75 units are
mobile homes. A number of homes need repair and the Town of Bayboro has applied for a
1994 CDBG grant for the purpose of repairing its homes and improving its, overall housing
stock.
In 1988, Paul D. Tschetter of East Carolina University prepared a demographic analysis of
recreational populations for the Albemarle -Pamlico region. This analysis was based on
empirical data of marina boat slips, motel rooms, campgrounds and private seasonal housing.
The seasonal housing units for Pamlico are shown in the following table.
Pamlico County
1980
1990
Gain
1980-90
% Gain
1980-90
Private Seasonal DU
967
1,527
560
57.9%
Motel/Hotel Rooms
30
44
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46.7%
Campsites
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0.0%
Rec. Boat Slips
291
4781
187
64.3%
Total
1 1,288
2,049
761 1
59.1%
Sources: Tschetter, Paul D., "Characterization of Baseline Demographic Trends In the
Year -Round and Recreational Population in the Albemarle -Pamlico Estuarine Study
Area", Moore & Associates Consulting Planners
Most of the seasonal population in Pamlico County is located in Oriental, Minnesott Beach and
along Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound. None of Pamlico County's seasonal population is
located in Bayboro.
C. ECONOMY
1. General Economic Indicators
The economy of Bayboro is well diversified. According to the 1990 census, the largest
employment categories are retail sales, education services, construction, manufacturing of
nondurable goods, health services, agricultural including forestry and fisheries, and public
administration. The follow table lists the overall employment for Bayboro,
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Ba boro EEpl2yTent
Percent
1990
Retail Trade
16.2%
44
Educational Services
11.4%
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Construction
10.7%
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Manufacturing,Nondurable Goods
9.6%
1 26
Health Services
7.4%
20
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
7.0%
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Public Administration
6.6%
1 18
Other Professional and Related Services
5.1%
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Transportation
4.8%
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Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
4.8%
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Business and Repair Services
4.4%
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Manufacturing, Durable Goods
3.7%
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Personal Services
3.3%
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Communication and Other Public Utilities
2.6%
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Wholesale Trade
1.8%
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ntertainment, and Recreational Services
0.7%
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Mining
0.0%
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Total Emplpyrnent Over 16 Years Old
272
Bayboro serves as a retail center for the county and has more than 16% of its employment in
retail trade. Bayboro is also the site of the central high school for Pamlico County. About 11 %
of the town's employees are employed in educational services. These two employment
categories account for the largest employers in Bayboro.
2. Median Household Income
Based on the 1990 census, median household income has increased from $10,557 in
1979 to $20,469 in 1988. The following table list household incomes by various income
categories.
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Household Income
1979
1988
Less Than $5 000
79
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$5 000 to $9 999
57
30
$10 000 to $14,999
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39
$15,000 to $24,999
51
51
$25 000 to $34,999
21
38
$35 000 to $49 999
15
40
$50,000 to $74 999
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$75,000 to $99,999
5
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$100,000 to $149,000
0
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More Than $150 000
0
0
Median
$10,556
$20,469
The number of households in all of the income categories above $25,000 have increased and
the number of households in all of the income categories below $15,000 have decreased.
These changes represents positive trends and are expected to continue for the foreseeable
future.
D. Existing Land Use Summary
1. General Land Use Summary
There has been little change in the pattern of land use in Bayboro since the 1988 Land Use
Plan update. The town has had little growth over the past several years. Land uses are
generally mixed as a result of much of the development in the town occurred prior to the
adoption of a zoning ordinance. The following table list the acreage of the various land uses
in the town.
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Land Use
Acres
Percent
Agriculture
140
14.7%
Forested
215
22.5%
Residential
130
13.6%
Commercial
30
3.1%
Institutional
40
4.2%
Vacant
10
1.0%
Manufacturing
5
0.5%
Marshland
145
15.2%
Water
10
1.0%
Open Space
150
15.7%
Roads
80
8.4%
Total
955
100.0%
Existing land use is shown on the land use map included in the addendum of this Land Use
Plan.
E. LAND AND WATER USE COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS
1. General Discussion
The Town of Bayboro has several land and water compatibility problems. Some of
these problems are the result of unplanned development and have implications for future land
and water use. In 1991 the Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District installed a public sewer
system in Bayboro. Most of the residences and business are connected to the sewer system.
This public sewer system is a tremendous benefit to the town and has the potential to improve
the quality of ground water, and the quality of adjacent estuarine waters.
2. 404 Wetlands
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires that anyone interested in depositing dredged or
fill material into "waters of the United States," including wetland, must apply for and receive a
' permit for such activities. Such wetland areas exist within the town and will present obstacles
to development. 404 wetlands are both land and water compatibility problems. They are
' defined by a combination of soil type, vegetation type, and seasonal high water table.
Because of the technical definition of 404 wetland and specific expertise required in identifying
404 wetlands, their actual location must be determined by a field survey by the U.S. Army
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Corps of Engineers, Washington, NC office. Currently 404 Wetlands surveys are performed
' on a site by site requested basis.
3. Unplanned Development
The most predominate incompatible land use in Bayboro resulting from unplanned
development is the strip commercial development along NC 55. As a result of the strip
' commercial development along NC 55, there is a large number of business ingress/egress
_ points along NC 55 which create potential traffic problems for the town. The recent addition of
a center turning lane to NC 55 has greatly reduced the potential risk of traffic accidents in the
town. Other incompatible land uses are the result of mixed land use throughout the town
which is the result of development which occurred prior to the adoption of the town Zoning
' Ordinance. The bridge between Bayboro and Stonewall has also been mentioned as a
pedestrian hazard, particularly for school children.
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4. Changes in Predominant Land Uses
' The Town of Bayboro has experienced little development over the past ten to twenty years.
As a result of this stability, the town is not likely to experience changes in predominant land
' uses including agricultural and forestry land being converted to other uses. The estuarine
shoreline areas of Bay River and its tributaries are essentially the same as they have been
over the past ten years. No land use compatibility problems were noted along the Bay River
estuarine shoreline areas.
' F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. Water Supply
' Bayboro is served by a centralized water supply system owned by Pamlico County. This
system consists of two 600 gpm pump stations located at Grantsboro and Vandemere, one
110 gpm pump site at Bayboro and one 220 gpm pump station at Minnesott Beach. Each of
the four pump sites have two deep wells.
2. Wastewater Disposal
Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District owns and operates the sewer system for the town. The
system is continuing to expand and is presently serving Alliance, Bayboro, Stonewall,
Hollyville, Vandemere and Mesic. Operation of the system is the responsibility of an
independent sewer district authority. Actual operation of the district's system began in April,
1991. According to Mr. James R. Krauss, the system is currently serving 1,420 users.
' Treatment is provided by a ten acre, three cell lagoon system which discharges into the Bay
River. Its current discharge is about 160,000 gallons per day (GPD). The treatment facility
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also has a reserve capacity of about 100,000 GPD. The system is currently operating under a
Special Order of Consent issued by the state. The Special Order of Consent is expected to be
lifted in April, 1996 when two clarifies, a polishing system, a phosphate removal system and a
pH regulation system will be completed and operational
3. Educational Facilities
All of Pamlico County is served by a county -wide consolidated public school. system. The
Pamlico County Schools serving Bayboro and other areas of the county are shown in the
following table.
School
Enrollment
Capacity
Anderson Elementary
741
700
Arapahoe Elementary
223
250
Pamlico Junior High
572
700
Pamlico County Senior High
564
650
Anderson Elementary School is operating over capacity by about 5%. A new addition is
planned for Anderson as soon as funds are available. The other three schools appear to be
operating under capacity. However, the capacity figures listed above include several mobile
' units placed at the schools to accommodate enrollment. Other improvements which are in the
planning stage include a new gymnasium and classroom addition to the Pamlico County High
' School. Currently there are no private schools operating in Pamlico County. According .to
school officials, school enrollment will increase as the area continues to grow.
' 4. Transportation
Two main highways serve the Town of Bayboro: NC 55 and NC 304. These roads are good
' quality two lane roads and presently serve the needs of the town. Bayboro is included in the
Regional Transportation Plan for Pamlico County which was adopted in 1971. All streets in the
town are adequate for current development. About one and one-half miles north of Bayboro is
a privately owned small turf strip airport. This facility has a lighted 50 feet by 2,900 runway, a
' wind sock, and hanger building. It is used primarily by crop dusters and for weekend pleasure
trips. The nearest public air. transportation is availableat New Bern, about 15 miles west of
Bayboro. The Intracoastal waterway crosses Bay River, about 10 miles east of Bayboro. The
' Intracoastal waterway is important to commercial fisherman and pleasure boats which operate
in the region.
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5. Recreation and Open Space
' There is one recreational area in the town. It is located on Fourth Street and contains about
1.5 acres. This park has a tennis court and basketball court.
' 6. Solid Waste Disposal
Garbage collection is provided by the town under a private contract. Collected solid waste is
taken to the transfer station, which is then taken to the Regional Landfill in adjacent Craven
County at Tuscarora. According to the Regional Landfill Engineer, the present landfill is being
' used on an interim basis and has a remaining life of about four to five years. Planning is
currently underway for a new permanent landfill facility at the Tuscarora site which will meet
current state standards.
7. Other Town Facilities
' Fire protection is provided by the Bayboro Volunteer Fire Department. It has about thirty
members and is funded jointly by the Town of Bayboro, Pamlico County and donations.
' Emergency medical service is provided by the Pamlico County Rescue Squad. It is funded
jointly by the Town of Bayboro, Pamlico County, donations, and fund raisers by its members.
' Police protection is provided by the Pamlico County Sheriff Department.
G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY
1. Topography/Geology and Groundwater Resources
All of the Town of Bayboro is generally flat. Based on the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
' Map with a five foot contour interval, most of the developed portions of the Town of Bayboro
are at ten feet above sea level. One USGS bench mark in the town lists the elevation at
' twelve feet. A substantial portion of land along Bay River and North Prong and South Prong;
which are tributaries of Bay River; are below the five foot contour. Most of the town's wetlands
are below the five foot contour along the shores of Bay River, North Prong, and South Prong.
' Pamlico County, including Bayboro is underlain by the Yorktown geologic formation. This thin
acquirer has a depth of about seventy-five feet. Underneath the Yorktown formation is the
Castle Hayne aquifer which provides the main source of ground water for the county. Its water
is generally hard and has varying contents of iron. Along some estuaries, the water is
sometimes slightly salty. The pH ranges from 7.2 to 8.1. Iron content generally ranges from
' .05 to .06 parts per million.
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2. Flood Hazard Areas
The potential for flooding, particularly from hurricanes, exists throughout most of Bayboro.
Based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map No. 370183-0001 for
Bayboro, most of the Town of Bayboro, including developed and undeveloped areas, are
within the 100 year flood hazard area. In Bayboro, the 100 year flood elevation is 8 feet above
sea level and is shown on the Flood Hazard Map. While development in the 100 year flood
hazard area is considered to be a problem, the development of the town in the 100 year flood
hazard area is not unlike most other towns and communities in Pamlico County. Its
development in the 100 year flood hazard areas is the result of the town's early reliance on
commercial fishing and waterbome commerce as a major part of its livelihood. Commercial
fishing continues today to be a major part of the town's overall economy. The flood hazard
area is shown on the Flood Hazard Map which is included in this report.
3. Areas with Soils Limitations
All of the soils in the town have at least some limitation for development. Most of the soils
require moderate to major special planning, good design and careful management. Soils are
site specific and there can be several different soils on one site. Most of the soils are poorly
drained and have high water tables. The town sewer system which was installed in April 1991
has greatly improved the quality of ground water in the town.
The town's soils have fair to poor suitability for development. Most of the town is suitable for
development using public water and sewer. It is the town's policy to encourage public water
and sewer extension to those areas of the town not yet served. The following table lists the
soils in Bayboro and the development suitability for each soil classification.
Soil Name
Abb.
Acres
Soil Limitation
Dwellings Septic Tanks
For
Roads
Overall
Stockade
Sk
20
Severe
Severe
Poor
Poor
Charleston
Cs
185
Moderate
Severe
Fair
Fair
Fork
Fo
180
Severe
Severe
Fair
Poor
Lafitte .
LF
220
Severe
Severe
Poor
Poor
Udodhents
Ud
10
Severe
Severe
Poor
Poor
Yonges
Yo
340
Severe
Severe
Poor
Poor
Total
955
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A soils map showing the location of these soils in the Town of Bayboro is included in this
report.
4. Manmade Hazards
There are very few manmade hazards in and adjacent to the Town of Bayboro. These
manmade hazards are listed in the.following table.
Name
Location
Hazard
Bay River Pottery
NC 304
Fuel
Cowell Farms
SR 1002
Fuel, Fertilizer, Chemicals
Pamlico Co. Courthouse
NC 55
Fuel
Forrest Farm Supply
NC 55
Fuel, Fertilizer, Chemicals
Pamlico Co. Gas Company
NC 55
Fuel
Pamlico Co. High School
NC 55
Fuel
Scotchman No. 44
NC 55
Fuel
Hardison Oil Company
NC 55
Fuel
Gatlin Oil ompany
NC 55
Fuel
Pamlico Co. Water De t. I
4th St. I
Chemicals
Any material spills will be coordinated with the Pamlico County Emergency Management office
and appropriate state and federal agencies.
While there is only a small air strip north of Bayboro, substantial aircraft operations occur in the
region for military training flights from the nearby Cherry Point Marine Air Base. Cherry Point is
considering expanding its training flight area. One area under consideration is located
northwest of Bayboro,
5. Fragile Areas
a. Coastal Wetlands
These tidal marshlands are located along the shores of Bay River, North Prong, South
Prong, and their tributaries. Marsh grasses within these areas include Saltmarsh
Cordgrass, Black Needlerush, Glasswort, Cat -tail and other salt and ,fresh water
grasses. These marshland types contribute to the detritus supply necessary to the
highly productive estuarine system essential to North Carolina's economically valuable
commercial and sport fishing, and also stabilizes the shoreline against erosion.
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b. Estuarine Waters
' These waters are generally brackish waters found in coastal estuaries and bays. They
are defined as "All of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean within the boundary of North
Carolina and all the waters of the bays, sounds, rivers, and tributaries thereto seaward
' of the dividing line between coastal fishing waters and inland fishing waters, as set
forth in the most recent official published agreement adopted by the Wildlife Resources
' Commission and the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources." The
boundaries between inland and coastal fishing waters are established by an agreement
adopted jointly by the Wildlife Resources Commission and Marine Fisheries
Commission and change from time to time.
' c. Estuarine Shorelines
These shorelines are defined as those non -ocean shorelines which are especially
' vulnerable to erosion, flooding, or other adverse effects of wind and water, and are
intimately connected to the estuary. This AEC extends from the mean high-water level
' or normal water level along the estuaries, sounds, bays and brackish waters for a
distance of 75 feet landward. For those estuarine shorelines adjacent to Outstanding
Resource Water (ORW), the distance landward is 575 feet. In Bayboro, the Estuarine
Shoreline is not along ORW and the landward distance is 75 feet.
' d. Public Trust Areas
These areas are all waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the lands thereunder from the
' mean high-water mark to the seaward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural bodies of
waters subject to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean high water
mark; all navigable natural bodies of water and the lands thereunder to the mean high
water level or mean water level as the case may be, except privately -owned lakes to
' which the public has no right of access; all waters in artificially created bodies of water
containing significant public fishing resources or other public resources within are
' accessible to the public by navigation from bodies of water in which the public has
rights of navigation; and all waters in artificially created bodies of water in which the
public has acquired rights by prescription, custom, usage dedication or any other
imeans. All of the navigable waters in and adjacent to Bayboro are Public Trust Areas.
' e. Historic and Archaeological Sites
Bayboro has a number of archaeological and historic properties. Neither a Bayboro
specific nor a county wide archaeological survey has ever been conducted. The North
Carolina Division of Archives and History has identified two archaeological sites and
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over thirty historic properties in Pamlico. The historic properties identified in Bayboro
include the: Pamlico County Court House, the former Guarantee Bank and Trust
Company Building, the McCotter House, and the Pamlico County Register of Deeds
building.
f. 404 Wetlands
' Section 404 wetlands are considered both a water compatibility issue and a land
suitability issue. Section 404 wetland exist in both developed and undeveloped
' portions of Bayboro. These areas are covered by water or have water logged soils for
long periods of time. Some wetlands such as swamps are obvious. Others are
sometimes difficult to identify because they may be dry during part of the year.
Wetlands may include bottom lands, forests, swamps, pocosms, pine Savannah, bogs,
marshes, and wet meadows. An on -site inspection is necessary to determine actual
' boundaries of 404 Wetlands. Although no 404 Wetlands survey has been conducted
in Bayboro, the town is believed to have significant 404 Wetland areas. Determination
' of the presence of 404 wetlands must be made by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
located in the Washington, N.C. field office.
g. Natural Resources Fragile Areas
' There are no Natural Resources Fragile Areas in the Bayboro corporate limits.
h. Slopes in Excess of 12%
' There are no Slopes in Excess of 12% in the Bayboro corporate limits.
' i. Excessive Erosion Areas
There are no Excessive Erosion Areas in the Bayboro corporate limits.
6. Areas of Resource Potential
' a. Agricultural and Forest Lands
Agricultural and forest lands are important to the area. Productive agricultural and
forest lands exist in northwestern and southeastern Bayboro. Providing additional
' drainage to these lands would improve their productivity. However, 404 wetlands
regulations severely restrict additional drainage to many agricultural and forest lands.
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b. Public Forest
There are no federal or state owned forest lands located in the Town of Bayboro's
jurisdiction.
c. Public Parks
Bayboro has one public park. It is located on Fourth Street and has one tennis court
and one basketball court.
d. Public Gamelands
There are no public gamelands located in the Town of Bayboro's jurisdiction.
e. Private Wildlife Sanctuaries
There are no private wildlife sanctuaries located in the Town of Bayboro's jurisdiction.
f. Valuable Mineral Resources
There are no known valuable mineral resources located in the Town of Bayboro's
jurisdiction.
g. Marine Resources
Marine resources in the town's jurisdiction consist of Bay River, its tributaries and
estuaries.
H. CURRENT PLANS, STUDIES AND REGULATIONS
1. Plans
a. 1988 CAMA Land Use Plan
The 1988 CAMA Land Use Plan was adopted by the Bayboro Town Board on May 4,
1989 and certified by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission on July 28,
1989. It is based on the then current CAMA planning guidelines and provides
information and direction for town growth.
b. Transportation Plan
The town does not have a Transportation Plan. However, Bayboro is included in the
Regional Transportation Plan for Pamlico County. All streets in the town are adequate
for current development.
NC 55 is the major highway through the town. Most of the commercial development is
located along this road. The strip development along this road presents a hazard in the
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form of vehicles entering the road from numerous driveways and vehicles stopping for
' left turns. Traffic counts near Bayboro show the volume of traffic on NC 55 near the
western town limits to be 6,700 vehicles per day. NC 55 near Stonewall has a count of
4,200 vehicles per day. NC 304 toward Maribel has a traffic count of 2,500 vehicles
per day. According to NC DOT officials, these counts are well in the carrying capacity
for these roads.
c. Community Facilities Plan
1 Bayboro does not have a Community Facilities Plan. The county courthouse and
Pamlico County High School are located in the town. These facilities provide space for
' meeting rooms and recreational activities. The library at Pamlico County High School
also serves as a county -wide library facility. Its operating hours serve the school
population as well county residents. Public water is provided by the Pamlico County
' water system and sewer service is provided to the town by the Bay River Metropolitan
Sewage District. There are no other publicly owned community facilities in Bayboro,
d. Recreation and Open Space Plan
' The town has one park located on Fourth Street.
' 2. Regulations and Ordinances
a. Zoning Ordinance
The Town of Bayboro adopted its Zoning Ordinance in 1983. The Zoning Ordinance
divides the town into four separate residential districts, and a residential/business
district. The ordinance is designed to phase out uses that are incompatible with the
more dense areas in the center of the town. The average density allowed in the
residential districts is about two units per acre.
b. Subdivision Regulations
' Bayboro does not have Subdivision Regulations. Subdivision development is regulated
by the Pamlico County Subdivision Regulations. These regulations regulate the
development of property within the town and appears to be consistent with N.C.
' enabling legislation.
c. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
The Town of Bayboro participates in the federal flood insurance program. The purpose
of this program is to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in the
town's flood hazard areas.
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' d. Other Codes and Regulations
Other codes and regulations effecting development in Bayboro include the N.C. State
Building Code, Pamlico County health regulations regarding the installation and
maintenance of septic tanks, Pamlico County Hazard Mitigation and Post -Disaster
Reconstruction Plan, and various other county, state and federal regulations.
3. Consistency of Local Policies and Ordinances with the Land Use Plan
' There are no conflicts in the relationship of local codes and ordinances with the land
classification map and local policies. Enforcement of the above codes and ordinances are by
means specified in North Carolina enabling legislation for the specific code.
'
4. Implementation/Effectiveness of the 1988 Land Use Plan Update
was data
The Bayboro 1988 Land Use Plan Update reviewed as a part of the collection
process.
The plan was also reviewed to determine what progress has been made in
'
addressing the stated policy and goals outlined in the 1988 plan. The 1988 policies are:
'
a.
Resource Protection
1.
To rely on the suitability of soils in guiding future growth.
'
2.
To preserve and protect its ground water resources.
3.
To improve the quality of the surface water in the area.
tmay
4.
To preserve and protect existing archaeological and historic sites, and any sites that
be discovered in the future.
5.
To protect the town from the damage of storms and to prevent the development of
'
floodable areas.
6.
To preserve open space for aesthetic, recreation, and buffer purposes where
'
possible.
7.
To protect coastal wetlands.
8.
To support public right of navigation in Public Trust Areas.
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b.
1.
Resource Production and Management
To
support a successful recreation program.
2.
To protect the small town atmosphere, but at the same time allow some growth in a
'
controlled manner.
3.
To prevent mining and quarrying in its jurisdiction.
'
4.
To discourage development in the flood zone.
5.
To protect the shoreline from intensive development or other development that may
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harm the water.
' 6. To not allow commercial forestry activities.
7. To protect inhabitants by improving the water quality in which they are located.
c. Economic and Community Development Issues
1. To guide growth so it can continue primarily as a residential community.
' 2. To promote orderly commercial development.
3. To encourage industry to locate in the town as long as it does not adversely affect
' the surrounding land.
4. To improve the town's overall appearance.
' 5. To support all appropriate land use related programs and to work with the state and
federal agencies on economic development project. This a test.
6. To not support the siting of a large energy facility in its jurisdiction.
' 8. To support all types of sound housing as long as it is compatible with the
community.
9. To not support scattered mobile home development within jurisdiction.
10. To discourage strip commercial development along N.C. 55.
11. To support port and marina development in a manner that does not adversely
affect surrounding land uses or water bodies.
12. To meet the needs of its citizens and to find solutions to the needs it can not
satisfy.
13. To support waterfront access for its citizens.
14. To maintain good air quality in the area.
15. To grow in an orderly manner and to annex areas when and where appropriate.
d. Public Participation
1. To encourage public participation in all government affairs, particularly in the planning
process.
e. Storm Hazard Mitigation
1. To mitigate storm hazards by adopting a flood damage- prevention ordinance and to
' adopt a redevelopment ordinance which connects the flood damage prevention
ordinance with the building code.
Since the development of the 1988 Land Use Plan Update, the Town of Bayboro has
completed the installation of a central sewage collection system and is continuing to work on
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the implementation of the policies described in the 1988 Land Use Plan. The town appears to
be making good progress in the implementation of the 1988 Land Use Plan.
SECTION III: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
A. PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
1. General Discussion
Bayboro is a small town located at the upper end of Bay River. Its location is based on
waterborne commerce and commercial fishing associated with the town's good Bay River
harbor during colonial times. During that time, waterway traffic was the main source of moving
goods and commerce. Being located at the upper end of the Bay River, the town also
benefited from its central county location as well as its connection to the sea. Bayboro's
commercial base and central county location were key factors in the town being designed as
the county seat.
In recent years, growth in Pamlico County has been associated with retirees settling in area
and the development of second homes. Areas of the county with major water vistas have
benefited from most of the recent growth. Bayboro is a governmental center and the major
commerce center for the county. It does not have major water views and has participated very
little in retiree or second home growth.
2. Population Projections
According to the 1990 census, the town lost population over the past decade. The following
table shows the town's population since 1970.
Po ulation
Percent Change
Year
1970
1980
1990
1970-80
1980-90
1970-90
Bayboro
665
759
733
14.1%
-3.4%
10.2%
' The present trend shows that the town lost population from 1980 to 1990. This loss is
attributed to the lack of local job growth during the past decade. While the present population
trend may be negative, the town's overall growth for the past twenty years has been about
10.2% or 0.5% per year. Town and local officials have recently been pursuing new methods
for creating and attracting new jobs to the area. County officials have recently agreed to
participate in the proposed Global TransPark to be constructed in Kinston. This facility has the
possibility of increasing manufacturing jobs in the region. It is also expect to improve access to
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markets by local produce farmers and seafood processors. If this project is successful, the
' entire region, including Pamlico County and Bayboro is expected to benefit.
With the current efforts to create and attract jobs to the area, it is believed the twenty year
trend is a better indicator of expected growth than the past ten year trend. For the purpose of
this report, population growth of Bayboro is projected for the next ten years at an annual
increase of 0.5%, its present twenty year growth trend. A 0.5% annual growth rate will yield a
population for Bayboro of about 786 persons by year 2004.
3. Projected Housing Characteristics
' Housing in the Town of Bayboro is primarily for growth in permanent year -around residents.
Bayboro is not participating in the recent influx of retirees or second homes as is other
communities in the county. Bayboro does not have major views on the water. Any growth
' expected to occur will likely be additional housing for its permanent year: around residents.
Present housing characteristics in the town is not expected to change.
B. PROJECTED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND RELATED LAND USE
' ISSUES
1. General Economic Projections
' Bayboro's economic market has been based primarily on government service and as a
commerce center for the county. It is the site of the county court house and Pamlico County
High School Economic growth has been stable over the past ten years. Its population has
' changed very little over the past twenty years. As stated earlier, Pamlico County officials have
recently agreed to participate in the proposed Global TransPark to be constructed in Kinston.
' If this project is successful, the entire region, including Pamlico County and Bayboro is
expected to benefit. This project has been delayed for about two years while a full
' environmental impact statement is being prepared. In the meantime, the only economic impact
to the region has been a few small economic development grants that have been given to a
' some local governments by the Global Transpark Commission. These grants have been made
possible by the vehicular license tax that is being collected from the regions citizens. It is
anticipated that the benefits to Bayboro from the Global TransPark will be very slow in coming.
' No dramatic increases in Bayboro's economy is expected in the next ten years.
' 2. Tourism and Recreation
Several restaurants in the town have benefited from the tourism which has occurred in the
county, primarily in the nearby Town of Oriental. However, tourism plays a very small part in
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the local economy. Pamlico County High School provides most recreation facilities in the town
' No major growth is expected in the tourism and recreation industry in the Bayboro area.
' 3. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
The town of Bayboro has very little agricultural and forest land. The main benefit to the. town
from agriculture and forestry is the local commerce which is created by servicing these
' economic activities. Commercial fishing plays a larger role. The town has a port on Bay River
and has three seafood processing facilities. Agriculture, forestry and fishing provide badly
' needed jobs to the area. These employment activities are very important to Bayboro and
Pamlico County. Employment in these activities has remained fairly stable over the past ten
' years and no major increases are expected in the near future.
4. Manufacturing
Manufacturing facilities in Bayboro are related to seafood processing. Work at these facilities
are seasonal. Based on local information, the facilities employ about twenty-six workers during
' the peak of their season. These jobs are important to the town and region. No major growth
in manufacturing is expected in the near future.
5. Government Employment
Bayboro is the county seat and the center of government employment for the county.
' According to information from the U.S. Census about 30 people are employed in local
government in Bayboro. Due to budget constraints, future growth in local government is
' expected to be small.
C. PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND LAND USE ISSUES
' Growth in the Town of Bayboro is expected to be small over the next ten years, consistent with
the growth which has occurred over the past twenty years. Therefore, no major demands are
' expected on public facilities or land use during the next ten years.
1. Water Supply Capacity
' As stated earlier, Bayboro is served by a centralized water system owned and operated by
Pamlico County. Based upon information from Pamlico County, the water system has a
' current daily usage of about 550,000 gallons per day and is operating at about 40% of
capacity. The existing water supply system can accommodate the anticipated need for the
' Town of Bayboro for the next ten years.
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2. Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Capacity
Sewer service is provided to Bayboro by the Bay River Metropolitan Sewage District. Service
is provided generally along N.C. 55 between Alliance and Stonewall, along NC 304 between
Bayboro and Mesic, and along N.C. 304 between Hollyville and Vandemere. This system
serves about 1,300 users. Treatment is provided by a ten -acre, three -cell lagoon system
which discharges into the Bay River. The quality of the Bay River Metropolitan Sewage District
' system discharge is currently under review by state officials. According to the Administrator of
the Bay River Metropolitan Sewage District, improvements are underway at the facility. When
the current improvements are completed, the Bay River Metropolitan Sewage District's
capacity is expected to be sufficient to accommodate the discharge for the Town of Bayboro
for the next ten years at state standards.
3. Storm Drainage Capacity
Bayboro has a system of storm drains and drainage ditches. Some of these drainage facilities
are adequate while many local streets and land need drainage improvements. The town is
' aware of this problem and each year provides funding for drainage improvements. Local
funding is expected to be included in the town budget for each of the next ten years.
4. Transportation Capacity
' With the exception of N.C. 55 and N.C. 304, all streets in Bayboro are local streets. Traffic
count information from N.C. DOT indicates that N.C. 55 is operating at 6,700 vehicles per day
or about 50 % of its operating capacity. N.C. 304 is operating at 2,500 vehicles per day or
' about 25 % of its operating capacity. Bayboro's roads and streets can accommodate the town
growth that is expected in the next ten years.
5. Solid Waste. Disposal Capacity
Garbage collection is provided by the town. Solid waste is collected and taken to the transfer
station. It is then taken to the Regional Landfill at Tuscarora in Craven County . According to
' the Regional Landfill Engineer, the present landfill is being used on an interim basis and has a
remaining life of about four to five years. Planning is currently underway for a new permanent
landfill facility at the Tuscarora site which will meet current state standards.
6. Educational Facilities Capacity
' All of Pamlico County is served by a county -wide consolidated public school system. The
Pamlico County Schools serving Bayboro and other areas of the county are shown in the
following table.
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School Enrollment Capacity
Anderson Elementary
741
700
Arapahoe Elementary
223
250
Pamlico Junior High
572
700
Pamlico Coun!y Senior High
564
650
According to school officials, school enrollment will increase as the area continues to grow.
7. Parks and Recreation Capacity
Bayboro's park and recreation program currently serves the needs of its residents. The town
has one park. It is located on Fourth Street and contains about 1.5 acres. This park has a
tennis court and basketball court. This park can accommodate the growth that is expected in
the next ten years.
8. Emergency Service Capacity
The Bayboro Volunteer Fire Department and the Pamlico County Rescue Squad provide
emergency service to Bayboro. According to local VFD and Rescue Squad officials, while
some equipment is currently needed, the emergency service capacity can accommodate the
growth that is expected in the town over the next ten years.
D. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Bayboro is a relatively old town which began its development in the early 1800's. All of the
existing older buildings in the town have been redeveloped. While some of the older buildings
need additional work, most are presently kept in reasonable repair.
SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
A key part of the Coastal Area Management Act Land Use Planning program is to classify land
based on its current and potential development characteristics. The following is a list and
description of land classifications affecting Bayboro as presented by the North Carolina
Coastal Area Management Act.
A. DEVELOPED
Lands that have densities of three or more dwelling units per acre; or have a majority of lots of
15,000 square feet or less, which are provided or scheduled to be provided with the traditional
urban services; and/or have permanent population densities which are high and seasonal
populations which may swell significantly.
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' B. URBAN TRANSITION
Lands that are presently being developed for urban purposes or will be developed in the next
five to ten years to accommodate anticipated population and urban growth.
C. CONSERVATION
' Lands that are classified or meet the standards of AEC's, including but not limited to Public
Trust Areas, Estuarine waters, coastal wetlands etc. as identified in 15A NCAC 71-1; and other
similar lands, environmentally significant because of their natural role in the integrity of the
coastal region, including but not limited to bottom land hardwoods, pocosins, swamp forest
areas; that are or have a high probability of providing wildlife habitat, forest lands that are
' essentially undeveloped and lands which otherwise contain significant productive, natural,
_ scenic cultural or recreational resources.
Land Classifications which are present in the Town of Bayboro are described SECTION V:
RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATION
' SECTION IV: POLICY STATEMENTS
A. INTRODUCTION TO POLICY STATEMENTS
The Town of Bayboro has Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters, Estuarine Shorelines, and
Public Trust Areas of Environmental Concern. There are no other Areas of Environmental
Concern within the town as currently defined by the Coastal Resources Commission.
' Resource Protection, Resource Production and Management, and Economic and Community
Development Policies are listed below.
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION
1. Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)
The Coastal Wetlands AEC is one of the most restrictive of all AEC's and very few uses are
permitted therein. This AEC's contribution to the natural productivity of the coastal area is well
documented. In Bayboro, the Coastal Wetlands AEC is located along most of the Bay River
shoreline and its tributaries. Coastal Wetlands AEC have significant impact on marine life in
' Pamlico Sound. Town officials support the protection of these wetlands. The town believes
limited use such as piers, boat docks and other uses allowed by 15A NCAC, Subchapter 7H
would be reasonable in the AEC. Any request for commercial marinas would be reviewed
consistent with local zoning and the Coastal Wetland regulatory requirements.
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Estuarine Waters AEC are all the waters in and adjacent to Bayboro downstream from the
' bridge on NC 55. These waters are the dominant component and bonding element of the
entire estuarine system, integrating aquatic influences from both the land and the sea. Town
officials support the protection of these estuarine waters. The town believes limited use such
' as piers, boat docks and other uses allowed by 15A NCAC, Subchapter 7H would be
reasonable in the Estuarine Waters AEC. Any request for commercial marinas would be
reviewed consistent with local zoning and the Estuarine Waters regulatory requirements.
' Estuarine Shoreline Areas of Environmental Concern - These shorelines are those non -ocean
shorelines which are especially vulnerable to erosion, flooding, or other adverse effects of wind
and water that are intimately connected to the estuary. These areas extend from the mean
high-water level or normal water level along the estuaries, sounds, bays and brackish water for
a distance of 75 feet landward. The Town of Bayboro supports the protection of the Estuarine
Shorelines and will permit those uses allowed by 15A NCAC, Subchapter 7H.
' The only other AEC within the town is the Public Trust Areas. These waters are all navigable
waters within the town. The Public Trust Areas are discussed in detail within the Fragile Areas
' section of this plan. Reasonable land uses are identical to those consistent with the intent of
the Estuarine Waters and are important to the town for the same reasons. Town, state, and
federal protection is necessary for these areas. The Town of Bayboro supports the protection
of the Public Trust Area AEC consistent with state and federal regulations.
' Bayboro does not have any Natural Resources Fragile Areas, Slopes in Excess of 12%,
Ocean Hazard Areas or Public Water Supply AECs. The town's policy is to allow the
' development of Areas of Environmental Concern only as allowed by CAMA. 'Implementation is
through state regulations and the town's zoning and county subdivision ordinances.
2. Hazardous and Fragile Land Areas
' a. Freshwater Swamps
Bayboro has freshwater swamps. Bayboro supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
404 wetlands program. Under this program, the Corps has jurisdiction for regulating
' development in 404 wetland areas. Along most of the shores of Bay River and its
tributaries, 404 wetland areas may exist. The location and existence of 404 wetlands
must be determined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, North Carolina
Field Office.
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b. Soils Suitable For Septic Tank Use
All of the soils in Bayboro have severe limitations for development utilizing septic tanks.
Public sewer is provided to most areas in Bayboro by the Bay River Metropolitan
Sewage District. In areas where sewer service is not available, Bayboro supports state
regulations regarding the installation of septic tanks.
c. Outstanding Resource Water (ORW)
None of the waters adjacent to Bayboro are ORW s. Not applicable in Bayboro.
d. Marshes
Marshes within Bayboro are Coastal Wetlands AEC and are protected by state
regulations and local ordinances.
e. Excessive Erosion Areas
Based upon information from the 1990 Pamlico County CAMA Land Use Plan, the
shores along Bay River, South Prong, North Prong and their tributaries in Bayboro are
not Excessive Erosion Areas.
f. Maritime Forests
Not applicable in Bayboro.
g. Cultural and Historic Resources
Bayboro has a number of archaeological and historic properties. The North Carolina
Division of Archives and History has identified two archaeological sites and over thirty
historic properties in Pamlico County. The historic properties identified in Bayboro
include the: Pamlico County Court House, the former Guarantee Bank and Trust
Company Building, the McCotter House, and the Pamlico County Register of Deeds
building. The Town Board supports the preservation of these Cultural and Historic
sites.
h. Protection of Potable Water Supply
Bayboro officials support state regulations controlling land uses near ground water
sources as regulated by the NC Division of Environment Management through NCAC,
Subchapter 21 and Subchapter 2c.
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I. Storm Water Runoff from Agriculture, Residential Development, Phosphate or
Peat Mining
There is no phosphate or peat mining in Bayboro. There has been no evidence that
runoff from residential development degrades water quality within Bayboro. Because of
the low density and small agricultural production in the town, storm water run-off
associated with continued growth and agricultural production is not expected to
degrade water quality in the future. There is some local concern that runoff from
agricultural production may be degrading the water quality within Bayboro. The town
believes that the state should continue to monitor runoff from agricultural production.
j. Marina and Floating Home Development
Any request received for a commercial marina or the expansion of the current marina
will be reviewed as a part of the standard rezoning and/or building permit process, and
the CAMA permitting process. The town supports the development of open water
marinas, consistent with state standards in areas allowed by the town's zoning
ordinance. Under the zoning ordinance, dry dock storage is allowed, but a floating
home development is not allowed. Upland excavation for marina construction is
allowed by the town, but its location must be consistent with the local zoning ordinance.
As a part of the normal review procedures, plans for excavation and construction of an
upland marina is also subject to local and state review.
All homes within the town must be constructed to the North Carolina State Building
Code. Floating homes are not allowed under this code and are therefore deemed to be
not allowed in the jurisdiction of the Town of Bayboro.
k. Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas
Bayboro officials support applicable state and federal regulations as they apply to the
siting of new industry, or impact of new industry on environmentally sensitive areas in
Pamlico County. In order to increase its job base, Bayboro supports industrial
development within the town and Pamlico County which does not have a negative
impact on the environment.
I. Package Sewage Treatment Plants
Operation of package sewage treatment plants require long term maintenance and
support. The town supports package sewage treatment plants only if operated and
maintained by a public agency.
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m. Rising Sea Level Due To Global Warming
' It is the town's policy to continue to review the issue of a rising sea level due to global
warming.
n. Bulkhead Construction
In some areas in coastal North Carolina, wetlands have been damaged by bulkheading.
' It is Bayboro's policy to continue to support the CAMA regulations regarding
bulkheading.
C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
' 1. Productive Agricultural Lands
Bayboro has about 140 acres of productive agricultural land. The town supports the continual
use of these lands for agricultural productions.
2. Commercial Forest Lands
' There are about 215 acres of privately owned forest land in Bayboro. The town supports the
appropriate harvesting of timber in these forests.
3. Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
' Commercial and recreational fishing is very important to the Town of Bayboro. The town
supports the continual use of eastern North Carolina waters for commercial and recreational
Fisheries.
4. Existing or Potential Mineral Production Areas
' Not applicable in Bayboro. \
' 5. Off -Road Vehicles
Bayboro does not have a local ordinance which regulates the use of off -road vehicles. To date
' Off -Road Vehicles have not been a problem in Bayboro. It is the town's policy to adopt a local
Off -Road Vehicle ordinance if Off -Road Vehicles become a problem in the future.
' 6. Residential and Commercial Land Development
Residential and commercial land development is controlled in Bayboro by the Bayboro Zoning
' Ordinance and Pamlico County Subdivision Regulations.
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7. Industrial Impacts of Resources
' Bayboro's zoning ordinance controls industrial growth within the town. The town supports
state and county regulations which are designed to protect the local environment from any
harmful industrial development.
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Types and Location of Industries Desired - Policy:
Bayboro is a residential, commercial and agricultural community. The Town of Bayboro will
' continue to support appropriate industrial development within appropriate areas of the town
and Pamlico County, provided such uses do not have a negative impact on the environment.
2. Local Commitment to Providing Services to Development - Policy:
The Town of Bayboro is committed to provide new development within the town the same level
iof services that is provided to all other areas of the town.
3. Commitment to State and Federal Programs, Including Erosion Control, Public Access,
Highway Improvements and Dredging - Policy:
Bayboro supports state and federal programs including erosion control, public access, highway
improvements and dredging regulations. Occasionally, military aircraft over -fly the Town of
Bayboro. These over -flights only rarely occur and to -date have not been an issue in Bayboro.
If future military over -flights become a problem in Bayboro, the town will contact the
Commander of Cherry Point and request that the military over -flights be discontinued.
4. Anticipated Residential Development, Densities and Location - Policy:
The Town of Bayboro will continue to encourage low to moderate density residential
development consistent with the Bayboro Zoning Ordinance.
5. Types of Urban Growth Patterns, Redevelopment of Developed Areas - Policy:
Bayboro growth can be traced to' the 1700's. There are several areas of the town which need
redevelopment. In an effort to improve house conditions, the town has applied for a 1994
CDBG grant. The town supports redevelopment and new development with appropriate
safeguards to protect the environment.
6. Energy Facility Siting and Development - Policy:
The Town of Bayboro supports Energy Facility and Siting and Development in areas of
Pamlico County which would not adversely affect Bayboro. Bayboro's zoning ordinance does
not allow the development of energy facilities within the Town of Bayboro.
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7. Tourism - Policy:
The Town of Bayboro supports Tourism for both Bayboro and Pamlico County.
8. Estuarine Water Access - Policy:
Estuarine waters area part of the Public Trust Areas of North Carolina. The public is entitled
to access to these waters. The Town of Bayboro supports access to Estuarine Waters. At the
' present time, there is no public access in the Town of Bayboro to the estuarine waters of Bay
River or its tributaries. The town is interested in acquiring public access to these areas. It is
the town's policy to actively pursue the acquisition of properties which will provide public
access to Bay River or its tributaries.
9. Inshore and Outer -Continental Shelf Exploration - Policy:
From time -to -time Inshore and Outer -Continental Shelf Exploration has occurred in order to
' determine the presence of natural resources in these areas. The Town of Bayboro supports
Inshore and Outer -Continental Shelf Exploration is order to determine if any resources maybe
' present which would benefit the Town of Bayboro, Pamlico County and the State of North
Carolina.
' E. LOCAL LAND USE ISSUES AND POLICIES
The major land use issue identified by the Bayboro Town Board is for the town to maintain the
low density residential character of the town. Bayboro's Zoning regulations have been
designed to encourage this trend to continue in the foreseeable future. Overall low density
residential development has been a major factor in the protection of important natural water
related resources.
F.. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION
Based upon information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the dominant
source of flooding in the Town of Bayboro has been from storm surge during hurricanes. The
Federal Emergency Management Agency has prepared a Flood Insurance Study for Bayboro.
' It established the 100 year flood level for Bay River at Bayboro at eight (8) feet above sea
level. All of the town is in the flood hazard area. Based upon the current tax roll, the
estimated value of improvements in these areas which may be affected by hurricane flooding
is about $1.5 million.
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1. Mitigation
In order to mitigate the effects of high winds, storm surge, flooding, wave action, erosion, etc.,
Bayboro is participating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency insurance program.
This program is administrated by the Pamlico County building permit program.
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2. Evacuation
' Both Bayboro and Pamlico County have adopted the Disaster Plan prepared by the Pamlico
County Office of Emergency Services. In the event that evacuation is determined to be
' necessary, it will be implemented by that agency with the assistance of the Bayboro town
officials. The Pamlico County Evacuation Plan has been evaluated by the town and found to
' be appropriate. The time required for evacuation from the areas of the town subject to
flooding does not exceed the standard warning time provided by the National Weather
Service.
3. Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan
' Immediate clean-up is the most pressing need after a hurricane. The town's responsibilities
deal with health, safety and public welfare. As a part of the immediate clean-up activity, any
tmaterials causing a hazard to the citizens will be removed. The town will also request Pamlico
County to check the water system for contamination. If any contamination is found, the town
will request Pamlico County to take immediate steps. to prevent the contamination from
1 adversely affecting Bayboro citizens.
The town also has responsibility for clean-up of its streets. This activity will be performed by
either the hiring of temporary employees or contracting local persons that have the capacity to
' accomplish this task. Restoring electrical service will also be necessary. The local electric
power company has responsibility for restoring electrical service.
Reconstruction over a longer period will be a major problem for those persons sustaining major
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property damage. Because of the small size of the town, the Town Board of Commissioners
will serve as the Recovery Task Force. The Town Board will oversee the repair of the town's
streets and any other public facility sustaining damage. It is the town's policy to repair these
' public facilities as quickly as possible.
It is also the town's policy not to implement a temporary moratoria. This policy will allow all
private property to be repaired or rebuilt as quickly as possible. Appropriate zoning permits will
' be issued as requested by the town's citizens. Development standards for repairs and/or
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reconstruction are the Zoning Ordinance, FEMA requirements, and the North Carolina State
' Building Code:
The town discourages development, especially high density or large structures, in the most
hazardous areas. The town also supports public acquisition of land in the most hazardous
' areas.
There are no public facilities other than streets and utility lines within the areas subject to
flooding. Therefore, the town does not plan to relocate any public facilities.
SECTION V: RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATION
The Coastal Area Management Act Land Use Plan consists of several important elements: (1)
the development of policy of the Town of Bayboro, (2) the planning guidelines of the Coastal
Resources Commission, and (3) spatial distribution of various existing land uses within the
' town. The state's Land Use Planning Guidelines for Coastal North Carolina require that lands
within the jurisdiction of a local government be classified as Developed, Urban Transition,
Limited Transition, Community, Rural, Rural With Services, and Conservation. The following is
a brief description of each of the land classifications.
' A. DEVELOPED
Lands that have densities of three or more dwelling units per acre; or have a majority of lots of
15,000 square feet or less, which are provided or scheduled to be provided with the traditional
urban services; -and/or have permanent population densities which are high and seasonal
' populations which may swell significantly. The central portion of the town is developed and
has water and sewer. The developed classification for this area is consistent with the current
' development, and the town policies regarding current and future development.
Within Bayboro, there are. approximately 733 persons living on about 127 acres of residential
land. The average density of the area is 5.77 persons per acre. The central portion of
Bayboro is developed in character. The town is served by water and sewer. The remaining
portions of the town are sparsely developed or used for agricultural and forest production. For
these reasons, the central portion of the Town of Bayboro is classified as Developed.
B. URBAN TRANSITION
Lands that are presently being developed for urban purposes or will be developed in the next
five to ten years to accommodate anticipated population and urban growth. The portion of the
town surrounding the central portion is developed and has water and sewer in most areas.
The urban transition classification for this area is consistent with the current development of
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the areas surrounding the central portion, and the town policies regarding current and future
development. The area designated as Transition borders the developed areas of the Town of
Bayboro.
C. CONSERVATION
Lands that are classified or meet the standards of AEC's, including but not limited to Public
Trust Areas, Estuarine waters, coastal wetlands etc. as identified in 15A NCAC 7H; and other
similar lands, environmentally significant because of their natural role in the integrity of the
coastal region, including but not limited to bottom land hardwoods, pocosins, swamp forest
areas; that are or have a high probability of providing wildlife habitat, forest lands that are
essentially undeveloped and lands which otherwise contain significant productive, natural,
scenic cultural or recreational resources.
Conservation classification areas exist in the town in the form of public trust areas, estuarine
waters, estuarine shorelines, coastal wetlands and 404 wetlands. The Areas of Environmental
Concern within Bayboro which include the estuarine waters and shorelines of Bay River, North
Prong and South Prong are classified as Conservation. There are no estuarine shoreline AEC
along Bay River above the NC 55 bridge. Also included in the Conservation area are 404
wetlands. The actual location and existence of 404 Wetlands must be determined by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. It is the town's policy that 404 Wetlands be regulated by the 404
Wetland Regulations as well as the appropriate local and state regulations. The conservation
classification area is consistent with the current development, and the town policies regarding
current and future development.
' SECTION VII: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Bayboro Board of Commissioners directed the Bayboro CAMA public participation
' program. The purpose of the program was two -fold. It served as the key element in goals and
objectives determination and made people aware of the overall purpose of the Coastal Area
Management Act. Efforts were made to solicit participation from as many people as possible
in the town's land use planning process.
The town developed a questionnaire and distributed to all of the homes in Bayboro. About
25% of the questionnaires were returned A copy of the tabulated questionnaire is attached.
From the results obtained from the public participation program, the Town Board readopted its
current development policies.
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Public education and continual participation in planning matters are encouraged through
regular meetings at the Bayboro Town Hall. Asa part of this update, the Town discussed the
plan at five regularly scheduled public Town Board meetings. This update was adopted by the
Town of Bayboro Board of Commissioners at a public hearing held on September 5, 1995.
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QUESTIONNAIRE TABULATION
TOWN OF BAYBORO
1994 CAMA LAND USE PLAN
CITIZEN SURVEY FORM
Dear fellow residents of Bayboro:
The Town of Bayboro is preparing a land use plan update under the Coastal Area Management
Act (CAMA). This plan will review and present policies for land preservation and development over the
next ten years and will serve as a general guide for the town, county, developers, and state and federal
agencies.
Please take a few minutes to complete the following questions, and return the questionnaire to the
Town of Bayboro, Box 519, Bayboro, NC 28515, or hand -deliver to the Town Clerk at the Town Hall .
Please return by March 25, 1994 . The information you provide will be used in our.CAMA planning
program. Thank you.
I. POPULATION INFORMATION
Please check the answers in the following questions that best fit you or your family.
1. Is your resident status:
51 Full Time Resident home owner
3 Full Time Resident home renter
0 Non -Resident Property Owner
2. Please write the number of people in your family that fit into each age category.
Number Age
7
0-5
22
6-13
9
14-19
4
20-24
Number
Age
Number
Age
2
25-29
14
55-64
8
30-34
28
65-74
12
3544
13
75+
12
45-54
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3. Please indicate the employment status of the head of the household
24 Full -Time Employed
2 Part -Time Employed
6 Unemployed
42 Retired
4. Please indicate which of the categories of income of your household best fits.
18
below $10,000
13
$10,000 to $20,000
8
$20,000 to $30,000
4
$30,000 to $40,000
4
$40,000 to $50,000
5
over $50,000
5. How long have you lived in Bayboro7
3 less than one year
1 1-3 years
10 4-10 years
40 over 10 years
II. RESOURCE PRODUCTION
Please indicate the amount of concern you have for each of following.
NC = Not Concerned N = Neutral C = Concerned VC = Very Concerned
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
NC
N
C
VC
5
14
23
12
2
13
27
12
4
5
31
12
5
7
28
14
5
1 13
1 27
9
Shoreline development and bulkheading.
The public's right to navigation in public trust waters.
The preservation of open space, natural terrain, and vegetation.
Development in a flood zone.
The location of commercial forestry activities near the town.
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III. RESOURCE PROTECTION
NC = Not Concerned N = Neutral C = Concerned VC = Very Concerned
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
NC
N
C
VC
1
2
20
31
3
7
25
19
0
3
16
35
2
10
20
21
2
2
15
35
1
6
28
19
The water quality of The Bay River and its two prongs.
The quality of the marshes.
The quality of the source of the town's water supply.
The preservation of open space, natural terrain, and vegetation
The location of agribusiness's with offensive odors near the town.
Estuarine water use.
IV. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Please indicate your feeling for each of the following statements.
SD = Strongly Disagree D = Disagree NO = No Opinion A = Agree SA = Strongly agree
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
SD
D
NO
A
SA
1
9
9
20
14
0
8
14
22
8
6
13
17
17
3
1
1
2
27
22
6
2
11
19
13
4
1
5
13
30
0
3
1
16
31
0
8
1
13
30
0
3
15
5
22
1
2
19
14
14
The rate of the town's growth has been too slow.
Regulation on development in the town is too restrictive.
The town has handled its growth well.
The appearance of the town needs improvement.
The town should develop subdivision regulations.
The town should work towards getting a Community
Development Block Grant and any other Grants available to
improve housing in the town.
The town should work on attracting more small business to the
area.
The town should try to attract more commercial activities for the
town.
The town needs more and improved services. If so, what type of
more and improved services? See Below
The town needs regulations for marina development.
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27.
28.
29.
30.
SD
D
NO
A
SA
3
13
19
5
8
0
3
2
15
35
2
5
1
21
22
0
2
3
15
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Response to Question 25
The town should discourage the "side -by -side strip commercial
development" along NC 55.
Old abandoned buildings in the town should be torn down or
rehabilitated.
The town should continue as a residential community.
The town should provide information about services offered by
the town.
3 Need county -wide water and sewer.
3 Need to improve roads.
2 Keep town cleaner.
2 Need more jobs for young people.
2 Need more street signs.
2 Need to improve sanitation.
1 Need service station that opens on weekend.
1 Need to improve trash pick-up.
2 Need to improve sanitation.
1 Need service station that opens on weekend.
1 Need to improve trash pick-up.
31. Grade the following types of development with "M" being most preferred and "L"
being least preferred.
L
M
5
47
26
1 22
15
34
34
18
23
26
38
13
28
22
Single-family homes
Multi -Family homes
Commercial locations
Mobile homes
Apartments
Condominiums
Industrial structures
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V. OTHER ISSUES
Please indicate how you feel on each of the following:
SD = Strongly Disagree D = Disagree NO = No Opinion A = Agree SA = Strongly agree
32.
33.
34.
35.
M
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
SD
D
N
A
SA
2
4
6
17
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VI. PUBLIC SERVICES
Please grade the-foflowing services:
Bayboro should seek land and funds for more recreation.
The town should promote tourism.
There should be some public waterfront access in the town.
The citizens of Bayboro are well informed on activities that
take place in the town government and feel they have adequate
input in its decisions.
The town should search for an alternate or improve route NC
55.
All town streets should be paved with sidewalks on them.
The town should annex land.
Bayboro is in need of some sort of care for the aged.
There should be public low income housing in the town.
There should be day care facilities in the town.
The town and/or county should have some sort of public
transportation system.
The town should support state and federal programs such as
erosion control, Area of Environmental Concern protection and
channel maintenance.
Historic and cultural areas should be preserved.
The town should investigate the possibility of hiring a full-time
or part-time policeman and share his services and expenses
with Alliance and Stonewall.
1 would be willing to pay higher taxes for improved services.
The town is prepared for natural hazards such as hurricanes
and floods
Creating a Park, Picnic and Fishing Area
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E = Excellent G = Good A = Average P = Poor VP = Very Poor
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VII. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Education
Medical Services
Ambulance Services
Recreation
Fire Protection
Police Protection
Town Government
Trash Collection
Town Streets
Public Water System
Septic System
Drainage
Please attach additional comments or suggestions you may have that you feel would be helpful in
developing the town's land use plan. Thank you for your cooperation.
8 Ditches need to be cleaned out and improve drainage.
4 Need sidewalk repair.
3 Need street paving.
13 Need to keep town cleaner.
2 Park needs to be cleaned, swings fixes, grass cut, get rid of ant hills
2 Need to improve public safety.
2 Need trash pick-up.
1 Bayboro needs a "Food Lion".
1 Need to move business hazards away from residential areas.
1 Need more information and involvement in town decisions.
1 Bayboro compares favorable to other towns our size.
1 Need street lighting.
1 Need better transportation system.
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1 Need to require vacant property maintenance and up -keep.
1 Need to annex property to increase the town's tax base.
1 Need service station that stays open on weekends.
1 Need better boat ramp.
1 Need better maintenance of tennis courts.
1 Need medical and health service transportation.
1 Need to mow ditch banks, particularly at street intersection to improve public safety.
1 Need a Lottery in N.C. to help finance the town.
This Bayboro 1995 CAMA Sketch Land Use Plan Update was prepared with the assistance of
Dexter G. Moore, Moore & Associates, Planning Consultants.
Moore & Associates - P.O. Box 1150, Gritton, N.C. 28530 919-524-3424
The preparation of this document was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program,
through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and
Coastal Resources Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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