CAMA Land Use Update-1982

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CAMA
LAND USE PLAN UP -DATE
DECEMBER , 1982

The preparation of this report 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 admin-
istered by the United States Office of Coastal Management,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
This report was produced by the Town Board of Bayboro
with the assistance of retained consulting staff and
staff from the Washington Regional Office of the
Division of Community Assistance, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
Thomas B. Richter, Chief Planner
Mike Yount, Draftsman
Juanita Tripp, Secretary

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.1
Method of Assemblage
1
1.2
Major Conclusion of the Plan
1
PART I: EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1
Background
3
2.2
Present Conditions: Population
3
2.2.1 Seasonal Population
4
2.3
Present Conditions: Economy
5
2.4
Present Conditions: Housing
6
3.1
Present Land Use: General Description
7
3.2
Significant Land Use Compatibility Problems
7
3.3
Problems from Unplanned Development
8
3.4
Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience Changes
9
in Predominant Land Use
3.5
Areas of Environmental Concern
9
4.1
Current Local Plans and Policies
9
4.2
Current List of Existing Local Ordinances
10
4.3
State and Federal Licenses and Permits
10
PART II: CONSTRAINTS TO DEVELOPMENT
5.1
Land Suitability: Physical Constraints to Development -
14
5.1.1 Soils
14
5.1.2 Slope
16
5.1.3 Hazard Areas
16
5.1.4 Sources of Water Supply -
17
5.1.5 Surface Water
17
5.2
Land Suitability: Fragile Areas and AECs
18
5.2.1 Coastal Wetlands
18
5.2.2 Estuarine Waters
19
5.2.3 Public Trust Areas
19

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5.2.4 Estuarine Shoreline
20
5.3 Land Suitability: Cultural, Historic and
20
Archaeological Resources
5.4 Land Suitability: Areas With Resource Potential
21
5.4.1 Productive Resources -
21
5.4.2 Recreational Resources
22
6.1 Capacity of Community Facilities
22
6.1.1 Water System
22
6.1.2 Sewer
22
6.1.3 Streets and Roads
24
6.1.4 Schools
24
6.1.5 Fire Protection
25
6.1.6 Rescue Squad
25
6.1.7 Recreation
25
6.1.8 Social Services
25
6.1.9 Medical
25
6.1.10 Health Department
25
6.1.11 Police
26
6.1.12 Solid Waste
26
PART III: CAPACITY ANALYSIS
7.1 Population Projection 27
7.2 Future Land Use Needs 27
7.2.1 Land Available for Development 28
7.2.2 Methodology for Land Use Projections 28
7.2. 3 Land Use Projections Z9
7.3 Community Facilities Demands 30
PART IV: POLICY FORMULATION
8.1 Resource Protection 32
8.1.1 Areas of Environmental Concern 32
8.1.2 Estuarine Waters 32

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8.1.3 Estuarine Shoreline
33
8.1.4 Coastal Wetlands
34
8.1.5 Public Trust Waters
35
8.2
Suitable Land Uses in AECs
35
8.3
Other Resources
36
8.4
Historic and Archaeological Sites
36
8.5
Water
37
8.5.1 Surface and Groundwater
37
8.5.2 Flooding
38
9.1
Resource Protection and Management
39
9.1.1 Land Utilization
39
10.1
Economic and Community Development
39
10.1.1: Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
39
10.1.2 Housing
40
10.1.3 Commercial
41
10.1.4 Community Service
41
10.1.5 Water and Sewer
42
10.1.6 Roads
43
10.1.7 Redevelopment
43
10.1.8 Commitment to State and Federal Programs
44
10.1.9 Major Facilities
45
10.1.10 Tourism, Waterfront Access and Recreation
45
10.1.11 Public Participation
45
PART V: LAND CLASSIFICATION
11.1
Transition
52
11.2
Conservation
53
11.3
Relationship of Policies and Land Classification
53

1.1 Method of Data Assemblage
This land use plan represents the first formal land use plan by
the Town of Bayboro. The purpose of the plan is to assemble and interpret
information such as population, economy, housing, the environment, trans-
portation, services, facilities, land use, growth and the like, as well as
establish policies regarding the above. Potential implementation strategies
are included. Future land development and classification are illustrated..
The information base was collected from various sources including
local, State and Federal documents, reports and studies such as reports of
the Bureau of Census, the State Office of Management and Budget, the Soil
Conservation Service, the State Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, Pamlico County reports, 201 Wastewater Facility information,
and other pertinent documents. It is also a report on public input and
original field work and research by the consultants. All of this infor-
mation was brought together in this plan and was used by the Town Board
in developing policy alternatives and selecting a course of action to
shape future land development.
1.2 Major Conclusion of the Plan
Among the many problems which have beset small communities like
Bayboro are two of particular concern: the need for a community sewer
system and the continuing unemployment problem. The community has in the
past decade, developed a public water system,'which recently has become
part of the County system. The poor soils for on -lot sewage disposal
(most of the entire Town) has been a health concern as well as an environ-
mental one regarding water quality in the Bay River. The Town continues
to work toward development of a sewer system.
The water system, a projected sewer system, and continuing programs
at the Pamlico County Technical College are positive activities which it
is hoped will draw industry to the area.
The Town continues to support strong environmental policies, strives
for increased economic development, and recognizes the need for housing
rehabilitation. Lack of strong zoning and subdivision controls has allowed
unplanned development which has contributed to problems as detailed in the Plan.
1

This Plan will serve as a guideline for future Board action as
well as an outline for management tools. To implement the Plan, the
Town will develop a zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations as part
of the management package.
2

PART I: EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1 Background
The Town is located at the confluence of the North and South
.Prongs of Bay.River in the central part of Pamlico County. Bayboro is
the county seat of the County and is located along NC 55, the major
road between the City of New Bern and the eastern portion of the County.
The Town is. a rural service center for surrounding agricultural activities.
It is also a "bedroom community" for commuters to employment locations in
other parts of the County as well as New Bern. Its location on the Bay
River gives it seaport status.
2.2 Present Conditions: Population
Detailed population characteristics for Bayboro are not available
from the recent census. The following tables reveal some information, however,
which is useful in determining trends.
Total Population
1970
1980
o Change
Bayboro
665
759
+14
Alliance
573
610
+ 6
Vandemere
376
335
-12
Township 3
2,886
2,992
+ 3.6
County
9,467
10,398
+ 9.8
'U.S. Census Bureau
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Population by Race
- 1980
White Black
Indian
Asian
Spanish
Other
Bayboro 380 374
4
0
7
1
Alliance 511 96
2
1
2
0
Vandemere 140 195
0
0
0
0
Mesic 107 283
0
0
1
0
Hollyville 41 58
0
0
0
1
Township 3 1,479 1,544
6
1
10
2
County 7,100 3,238
35
10
54
15
General Characteristics for Township 3- 1980
Male
1,372
Female
1,494
White
1,459
Black
1,427
Median Age
27
o Under 18
38.1
% Over 65
10.3
Total Households - White
843
Total Households - Black
363
Persons Per Household - White
3.42
Persons Per Household - Black
.3.93
2.2.1 Seasonal Population
A seasonal population increase occurs county -wide during
the summer months. Township 3, that containing Bayboro, only
increases an estimated 135, an increase of about 41-20.2 Bayboro is
affected very little by this increase other than increased traffic
flow, which greatly increases the problems already existing on
NC 55 and NC 304.
2Pamlico County Land Use Plan, 1980
4

2.3 Present Conditions: Economy
The economy of the town is in many ways tied to the economy of the
County. The main industry is seafood processing, with timber products
being second. Agriculture is a small, yet important, part of the County's
economy.
The labor force of the County is 3,750, with 3,490 employed, for
an unemployment percentage of 6.9.
Pamlico County has followed North Carolina.and shown an increase in
total work force. However, while North Carolina's unemployment decreased
from 5.3 to 4.3% from 1962, Pamlico County's rate of unemployment was
never less than 6.9% from 1962 - 1978, the Pamlico County's rate always
being two to three times as high as North Carolina's.
Pamlico County has lost a portion of its available labor force
through out -migration. The remaining portion of the total work force
in the County still has a much higher rate of unemployment than the
statewide average.3
Over the years there has been little growth in manufacturing and
little diversification. Total manufacturing jobs in 1976 represented only
13.10 of the total jobs in the County. Farm products added to seafood and
timber products cover most of the County's exports and constitute the basic
industries. Total value of Pamlico County farm marketings in 1976 was
$9.5 million.
. In 1978, Pamlico County ranked third among North Carolina counties
with a total finfish poundage of 12.5 million and fourth with shellfish
poundage of 2.8 million.
Retail and wholesale sales, although on the increase recently, do not
make up a significant portion of the economy. 1977 retail sales in the
County were $15,676,000.00.
The number of farms in the County is decreasing, but the size of
the farms is increasing, a national trend.
3aamlico County Land Use Plan, 1980
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Although phosphate lands have been purchased in :the County, it
will be many years before extensive mining operations will occur. Such
mining is not expected to be labor intensive.
Another important segment of the economy is the tourist trade and
seasonal residents. Visitors bring money to the County and stimulate
the local economy.
2.4 Present Conditions: Housing
In Bayboro, a subjective opinion from field surveys by the con-
sultants show very poor housing conditions. The majority of the poor
housing is found on the back streets north of NC 55 and along SR 1203.
Not only is the housing condition poor, but the streets serving the
housing are extremely substandard (poor or no pavement, practically
impassible mud streets, narrow, sight distances, turn around problems,
dead end streets).
The following table shows housing growth in the Town and surrounding
areas. A housing unit is defined as a house, apartment, room or group of
rooms occupied as separate living quarters or, if vacant, intended for
occupancy. Note that occupied and vacant are included.
Housing
1970
1980
% Change
Bayboro
224
301
34.4%
Alliance
183
236
29
Hollyville
-
43
Mesic
-
150
Vandemere
124
136
9.7 %
Township 3
929
1,167
25.6%
County
3,563
5,011
40.6%
4U.S. Census Bureau
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Much of the housing increase has occurred in Bayboro on the
periphery of the town, especially along SR 1203 and NC 304.
3.1 Present Land Use: General Description
The urban land uses in the town (e.g., residential, commercial,
recreational, public, institutional, industrial) are found primarily along
Route 55, Route 304 Vandemere Rd.) and Millpond Road. (See Map A)
There is no particular order to the land use pattern, as no zoning
has been in force. Generally, however, strip development has occurred
along NC 55, primarily commercial, with government and fire protection
found on the east end of town on NC 55. The high school and Board of
Education buildings occupy about 70 acres located along NC 55 and a
rectangle to the south on the west end of town. In addition to the
urbanized uses, a small port exists on the North Prong of Bay River at
NC 304. Many acres of land are in salt marsh along both sides of the
North and South Prongs of Bay River. Other types of land use found in
the Town Limits include agriculture and forest land.
The town has about 795 acres within the corporate limits.
Land Use Types
Residential
145
Commercial
23
Government
4
Institutional
57
Industrial
6
Open
560
3.2 Significant Land Use Compatibility Problems
A number of significant land use compatibility problems exist in
the town. Gasoline storage tanks located along NC 55 on the west end of
town pose a safety threat. Another concern is the location of large
propane storage tanks between NC 55 and the abandoned railroad tracks near
the center of town. Associated with these propane tanks is a farm supply
enterprise and warehouse operation in the same area, which conflicts with
light commercial activity and residential uses.
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A severe compatibility problem exists at the intersection of
NC 55 and INC 304, where left -turning traffic onto NC 304 at peak traffic
times is hazardous. Further contributing to the problem is a gas station
and convenience store located at the apex of the triangle formed by the
intersection of NC 55 and NC 304.
3.3 Problems from Unplanned Development
In addition to compatibility problems mentioned in section 3.2
which are related to unplanned development, the town has further problems.
The strip development along NC 55 is a mixture of all uses - commercial,
residential, institutional, governmental - with no planned arrangement
or control of density use. No particular aesthetic style has been adhered
to, and the town has lost any sense of "village" atmosphere.
The abandoned Norfolk and Southern Railroad,located about 330 feet
to the north of NC 55 and running parallel with it, has posed a problem,
since commercial and residential use has been built along NC 55 and other
residential development of poor quality has been squeezed in behind.
The railroad itself presents a problem as some track still remains
and is broken up, protruding and pieces of switching apparatus and signs
still remain.
In addition to poor street layout and substandard street conditions
(pavement, width, sight distances, dead end streets) the lack of zoning
and subdivision regulations have allowed blighted areas to occur, especially
in the back streets north of NC 55 and along SR 1203.
Dense urbanized development on the poor soils for septic tanks have
caused leachate runoff at the surface, compounded by surface drainage
problems. The many drainage canals dug to drain farmlands north of the
town have contributed to the town's runoff problems.
Not having planned early for utilities such as storm drainage and
a sewer system has resulted in a situation where little incentive exists
to attract commercial and industrial growth, forcing a no -growth situation
for the town with worsening problems.
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3.4 Areas ExperienclEg or Likely to Experience Changes in
Predominant Land Use
The town's slow growth rate has resulted in few changes in"land
use. Some new development has occurred on the periphery of the town.
Such growth on previously farmed areas has only served to make provision
of services more difficult.
Since the town has been working toward a sewer system, completion
of the system along with an aggressive attitude to resolve other urban
problems could result in additional growth. Areas now vacant or in
forest or agriculture could be expected to experience growth pressure.
Waterfront areas now in marsh could have serious pressure for residential
development.
3.5 Areas of Environmental Concern
See Section 5.2.
4.1 Current Local Plans and Policies
The town continues to have an interest in planning, as is evidenced
by this Land Use Plan.
Although new policies have been developed as part of this Plan,
new policies are in many ways outgrowths of common agreements among
townspeople of objectives.
In the 1976 Pamlico County Land Use Plan, the town participated
in listing a number of goals and objectives as follows:
Goal: Encourage industrial development in the area.
Objectives: Complete the water system and expand as necessary.
Actively solicit the location of selective industry in the area.
Form and support an active industrial development commission.
Goal: Secure a public sewage disposal system.
Objectives: Complete Phases I, II, and III of the 201 Planning Program.
Attempt to secure any funds and grants for purposes of providing
sewage disposal service or expanding systems.
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Goal: Develop more recreational facilities and activities.
Objectives: Utilize and participate in the County Recreation Commission
and Program. Work with the County and surrounding incor
porated areas to develop recreation sites and facilities.
Utilize school grounds and facilities for maximum benefit.
The above goals continue to be important to the town. The town
has succeeded in acquiring a -water system and has.completed the 201
planning effort. Other goals remain to be met. These goals and others
are developed in the Policy section.
4.2 Current List of Existing Local Ordinances
There are no zoning or subdivision regulations that are enforced
by the town. These functions, as well asbuilding permits, septictank
permits, flood zone protection, CAMA permits, etc., are performed by the
county.
4.3 State and Federal Licenses and Permits
STATE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Agency Licenses and Permits
Department of Natural Resources - Permits to discharge to surface
and Community Development waters or operate waste water treatment
Div. of Environmental Management plants or oil discharge permits; NPDES-
Permits (G.S. 143-215).
Permits for septic tanks with a
capacity over 3000 gallons/day
(G.S. 143.215.3).
Permits for withdrawal of surface or
ground waters in capacity use areas
(G.S. 143-215.15).
- Permits for air pollution abatement
facilities and sources (G.S. 143-215.108).
- Permits for construction of complex
sources; e.g. parking lots, subdivisions,
stadiums, etc. (G.S. 143-215.109).
10

Agency Licenses and Permits
Department of Natural Resources - Permits for construction of a well over
and Community.Development 100,000 gallons/day (G.S. 87-88).
Div. of,Environmental Management
Department of Natural Resources
- Permits to dredge and/or fill in
and Community Development.
estuarine waters, tidelands, etc.
Office of Coastal Management
(G.S. 113-229).
- Permits to undertake development in
Areas of Environmental Concern
(G.S. 113A-118).
NOTE:. Minor development permits are
issued by the local government.
Department of Natural Resources
- Permits to alter or construct a dam
and Community Development
(G.S. 143-215.66).
Division of Earth Resources
- Permits to mine (G.S. 74-51).
- Permits to 'drill an exploratory oil
or gas well (G.S. 113-381).
- Permits to conduct geographical
exploration (G.S. 113-391).
- Sedimentation erosion control plans for
any land disturbing activity of over
one contiguous acre (G.S. 113A-54).
Department of Natural Resources
- Permits to construct an oil refinery.
and Community Development
Secretary of NRCD
Department of Administration
- Easements to fill where lands are pro-
posed to be raised above the normal
high water mark of navigable waters by
filling (G.S. 146.6(c)).
Department of Human Resources Approval to operate.a solid waste
disposal site or facility (G.S. 130-166.16
- Approval for construction of any public
water supply facility that furnishes
water to 15 or more year-round residences
(G.S. 130-160.1), or 25 or more year-
round residents.
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FEDERAL LICENSES AND PERMITS
Agency Licenses and Permits
Army Corps of Engineers - Permits required under Section 9 and 10
(Department of Defense) of the Rivers and Harbors of 1899;
permits to construct in navigable waters.
- Permits required under Section 103 of
the Marine Protection, Research and
Sanctuaries Act of 1972.
Permits required under Section 404 of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
of 1972; permits to undertake dredging
and/or filling activities.
Coast Guard
- Permits for bridges, causeways, pipe -
(Department of Transportation)
lines over navigable waters; required
under the General Bridge Act of 1946
and the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
- Deep water port permits.
Geological Survey
- Permits required for off -shore drilling.
Bureau of Land Management
(Department of Interior)
- Approvals of OCS pipeline corridor
rights -of -way..
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Licenses for siting, construction and
operation of nuclear power plants; re-
quired under the Atomic Energy Act of
1954 and Title II of the Energy
Reorganization Act of 1974.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Permits for construction, operation and
maintenance of .interstate pipelines
facilities required under the Natural
Gas Act of 1938.
12

Agency Licenses and Permits
Federal -Energy Regulatory Orders of interconnection of electric
Commission (Cont'd) transmission facilities under
Section 202(b) of the Federal Power Act.
- Permission required for abandonment
of natural gas pipeline and associated
facilities under Section 7C (b) of the
Natural -Gas Act of 1938.
- Licenses for non-federal hydro -electric
projects and associated transmission
lines under Sections 4 and 15 of the
Federal Power Act.
Lists Provided by the North Carolina DNRCD.
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PART II. CONSTRAINTS TO DEVELOPMENT
5.1 Land Suitability: Physical Constraints to Development
5.1.1 Soils
This is an analysis of the general suitability of the town's
soils for use.as future sites for development. All of the town's
soils are classified as having some degree of physical limitations
for development. The analysis indicates the various soils found
in the town and indicates the degree of suitability for various
purposes. The results of the analysis are beneficial for planning
purposes; however, on -site inspections would be necessary to determine
specific soil properties for development. Although soils may be rated
as having various degrees of limitations, engineering practices and con-
struction techniques can alter the degree to which a particular limi-
tation affects a development use..
Each rating for soil types as determined by the U.S. Soil
Conservation Service is indicated below:
Slight:
Soil properties are generally favorable for the stated use,
or limitations are minor and can be easily overcome.
Moderate:
Some soil properties are unfavorable, but limitations re-,
sulting from the properties can be overcome or modified by
special planning, good design, and careful management.
Severe:
Soil properties are unfavorable and resulting limitations are
too difficult to correct or overcome. Soil will require major
soil reclamation or special design for stated uses. This
rating does not imply that the soil cannot be used.
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Septic Tank
Dwellings
With-
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Local Streets
Soil Unit
Symbol
Filter Fields
out Basements
Basements
and Roads
Playgrounds
Altavista
HA
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Moderate
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Moderate -
wetness
wetness
wetness
wetness, low
wetness
strength
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wetness
floods, wetness
strength
wetness
wetness
floods, wetness
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43
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wetness
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Very Severe`
This rating is a subdivision of the severe rating and has
one or more features so unfavorable for the stated use that
the limitation is very difficult and expensive to overcome.
Reclamation would be very difficult, requiring the soil
material to be removed, replaced, or completely modified.
This rating is confined to soils that require extreme
modification and alteration, and are generally not used for
dwellings and septic tank filter fields.6
Analysis of the soil map (Map B) and existing land use (Map A) shows
that most development in the Town has taken place on Yonges Fine
Sandy Loam (symbol 875). This soil not only is generally poor for
development due to its wetness and flooding potential, but it has
severe limitations for septic tank use due to its wetness and slow
percolation rate. The water table is generally at or near the sur-
face, and the percolation rate is 0.6 - 6.0 in./hr. from 0 - 14" and
only 0.2 - 0.6 in./hr. from 14" - 42" depths.
Other soils in the area have similar wetness problems. These
soils have caused a need for a sewer system and surface drainage
system, neither of which have yet been developed.
5.1.2 Slope
Generally the topography of the area is relatively flat with
slopes of . 5 0.
5.1.3 Hazard Areas
In the town, few significant man-made hazards exist, with
the possible exception of propane storage and gasoline storage tanks
located along NC 55 on the west end of town. Concern exists for bridge
safety on NC 55 between Bayboro and Stonewall. The State has not yet
listed this bridge as a priority in its Bridge Safety Program. The
natural hazard which could occur is from flooding by the Bay River.
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Some of the town is located within the 100-year flood plain area
(see Map C). The town's low wet soils, surface drainage problems,
and potential flood from the backup of Bay River are of great concern.
5.1.4 Sources of Water Supply?
The area is underlain by recent, undifferentiated surficial
deposits of fine sands, clays and sandy loam. A small amount of
gravel is found at the formation base. The Castle Hayne water
bearing formation is located several hundred feet below the surface.
The town water supply is connected to the county system. No problems ,
of quantity or quality exist or are anticipated. The Castle Hayne
is composed of indurated shell limestone, domestic shell limestones,
and beds of calceareous sand. The water is relatively hard with
CaCo3 in the range of 200 - 350 parts per million and has a pH in
the range of 7.3 - 7.7. The iron content ranges from .04 to 3.2
parts per million. The chloride content is relatively low, falling
generally in the range of 6.4 to 19 parts per million. Well depths
range from 55 to 385 feet.
5.1.5 Surface Water
In the town, the surface waters of the Bay River are
classified by DNRCD as SC - SW (Fish and Wildlife Propogation
Salt Waters).
The Bay River gaging station in the area is at the NC 55
highway bridge on the South Prong. This station records from a
drainage area of about ten square miles with average discharge
of 25 CFS and a 7 day, 10 year low flow of 0.
Data points in the river have recorded fecal coliform
counts of.5000, with dissolved oxygen of 7.4. Poor water quality
is probably due to low flow, soils unsuitable for septic tanks, and
agricultural and urbanized runoff.
7Quality of Water Branch, USGS
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Point discharges affecting quality are the Pamlico County
Courthouse complex of about 2,500 GPD, two single stage stabilization
lagoons from the schools, two seafood processing plants, about
40,000 GPD total, and the S.M. Jones corn washing plant, a seasonal,
small operation.8
5.2 Land Suitability: Fragile Areas and AECs
The Town of Bayboro recognizes that certain areas are environmentally
fragile and need to be regulated. On the map of fragile and hazard areas
(Map C) are shown areas which are considered to be fragile resources. The
coastal marshes, estuarine waters, estuarine shoreline, and public trust
areas are considered to be Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) and are
subject to permitting. It should be noted that the AECs as depicted on
the accompanying AEC Map "C" are approximate: appropriate state and/or
local officials should be contacted for precise on -site location.
5.2.1 Coastal Wetlands
Coastal wetlands are defined as any salt marsh or other
marsh subject to regular or occasional flooding by tides, including
wind tides (whether or not the tide waters reach the marshland areas
through natural or artificial water sources), provided this shall not
include hurricane or tropical storm tides. Coastal marshes contain
some, but not necessarily all, of the following marsh plant species:
1. Cord Grass
2. Black Needlerush
3. Glasswort
4. Salt Grass
5. Sea Lavender
6. Bulrush
7. Saw Grass
8. Cat Tail
9. Salt Meadow Grass
10. Salt Reed Grass
In the town, coastal wetlands occur along the North and
South.Prongs of Bay River.
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Moore Gardner and Associates 1978
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5.2.2 Estuarine Waters
Estuarine waters are "all the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
within the boundary of North Carolina and all of 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 an agreement adopted by the Wildlife
Resources Commission and the Department of Natural Resources and.
Community Development filed with the Secretary of State, entitled
"Boundary Lines, North Carolina Commercial Fishing --Inland Fishing
Waters", revised to March 1, 1965.
In the town, these waters are those of the North and South
Prongs of Bay River.
5.2.3 Public Trust Areas
Public Trust Areas are all waters of the Atlantic Ocean
and the lands thereunder from the mean high water mark to the sea-
ward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural bodies of water sub-
ject to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean
high water mark; all navigable natural bodies of water and 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 water in artificially created bodies of
water containing significant public fishing resources or other public
resources which are accessible to the public by navigation from
bodies of water in which the public has 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 means. These waters may, of course, include estuarine
waters which have their own development standards. In the town, these
areas are the waters of the North and South Prongs of Bay River.
The salt marsh in the town is extensive and is found on the
Lafitte Muck soils (symbol HB, Map Q . The high productivity is the
most important feature of these marshes and the estuary they surround.
Because the estuary continually supplies nutrients, plant growth takes
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place almost constantly throughout the year, yielding between five and
ten tons of organic matter per acre per year. Plant detritus washed
from the marsh supports twice as much animal life in the estuaries
as is actually found in the marsh itself. Estuaries, fueled by this
marsh detritus, serve as nursery and feeding ground for many com-
mercially important fish and shellfish species; e.g., shrimp, flounder,
bluefish and crabs. In addition,.the roots and rhizomes of the cord -
grass and black needle rushes growing in the marsh are important
food sources for water fowl.
5.2.4 Estuarine Shoreline
Estuarine shorelines, although characterized as dry land,
are considered a component of the estuarine system because of close
as with the adjacent estuarine waters. They are those
non -ocean shorelines which are especially vulnerable to erosion,
flooding or other adverse effects of wind and water and are inti-
mately connected to the estuary. This area extends from the mean
high water level or normal water level along the estuaries, sounds,
bays, and brackish waters as set forth in an agreement adopted by
the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development for a distance of 75 feet landward.9
In the town, this area is the shoreline of the North and South Prongs
of the Bay River.
The town also has fresh water wetlands adjacent to the North
and South Prongs of the Bay River which are regulated by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
5.3 Land Suitability: Cultural, Historic and Archaeological Resources
Several sites with archaeologic and historic significance exist in
the area. These sites are listed below:
Pamlico County Courthouse - County seat of Pamlico County,
located on NC 55.
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5.4
Coastal Progress, Inc. - (originally Guarantee Bank and
Trust Company) One-story brick bank building with stepped
roof, large commercial plate window with transom, arched
entrance with fan light over door. Located on the north
side of INC 304, 0.1 mile east of the railroad tracks in
Bayboro.
McCotter House - Colonial revival two-story pedimented
gable porch, hip roof, interior chimneys and porch wrap-
around east and west sides of house. Located on south side
of NC 55 at junction with NC 304.
Pamlico County Register of Deeds - Brick one-story, three
bay structure, gable roof covered with tin, windows have
brick arches with drip molds. Located on north side of
North Street, 0.05 miles east of junction with 3rd Street.
Land Suitability: Areas With Resource Potential
5.4.1 Productive Resources
As noted in the previous section, the salt marsh and
estuarine system are one of the mainstays of the food chain and
are in themselves areas of resource potential. Because Bayboro
is a built-up area, areas of resource potential are found more in
an area or county context.
Seafood processing companies and commercial fishing are of
course tied to the estuarine resource system.
Phosphate deposits underlay a major portion of Pamlico
County. Extensive deposits are near the town and offer the added
potential for development of various industries.
Timber production is an important resource, with timber
companies owning about 30% of,the land area in the county. Another
40% of the land area is in forest owned by commercial interests and
public.
Another 15% of the land area in the county is occupied by
productive farming. The major crops are corn, soybeans, and tobacco.
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5.4.2 Recreational Resources
The main recreational activities in the area are fishing,
boating, and skiing. There is a boat access ramp in Bayboro on
the Bay River.
6.1 Capacity of Community Facilities
6.1.1 Water Systems
The Town of Bayboro is served by a water system which is
part of the Pamlico.County system. The town has a 100,000 gallon
elevated storage tank. The county system serves about 2,500 residents.
The system has six wells into the Castle Hayne aquifer. The wells
produce 2,650 gallons per minute. The system is currently operating
at less than 50% capacity.
6.1.2 Sewer
As noted.in section 5.1 (E), three wastewater treatment
plants operate within and'near Bayboro. The Pamlico County Board
of Commissioners owns and operates a Class I extended aeration
secondary treatment plant serving the Pamlico County Courthouse
complex in Bayboro. The plant is a Devco Model H8 DAS package
sewage treatment plant with a design capacity of 3000 GPD. Treatment
includes raw sewage pumping, aeration, final clarification, flow
measurement, and disinfection by chlorination. The plant also has
provisions for sludge return and a standby power source. The
average daily flow is 2500 GPD and discharges to the North Prong of
the Bay River.
The Pamlico County Board of Education owns and operates two
single -stage stabilization lagoons. The larger of the two is one
acre and serves the high school and elementary school at Bayboro.
Discharge is to the South Prong of the Bay River. The second lagoon
is .75 acres and serves the junior high school in Stonewall. Discharge
is into a small ditch which ultimately discharges into Bay River.
Industrial waste treatment at the two seafood processing
plants in the area consists of coarse screening to remove shells and
other solids prior to discharge. The flows are unmonitored and vary
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seasonally both with the quantity and type of seafood catch
processed. An estimate based on water use places the average
Gaskill Seafood discharge in Bayboro at 30,000 - 40,000 GPD.
A third industrial discharge is from the S.M. Jones
Company in Bayboro. This plant is a corn washing and chilling
facility with seasonal operation of only several weeks a year.
The discharge consists of blowdown water from the chilling tank
and carryover that drips from the corn bins when they are removed
from the tank. The discharge is of unknown magnitude directly
into a small ditch.
The remainder of the area (all other commercial operations
and residences) must rely on septic tanks.
Performances of existing package systems are adequate,
but operate at near capacity and,, due to their simplicity, at
a low level of treatment quality. Septic tanks do not function
properly both because soils in some areas allow too rapid percolation,
thereby allowing leachates to enter the groundwater, and due to
high water table where leachate runs off.
Although Bayboro opted for a sewer system as part of the
areawide 201.study, problems of management of details necessary for
funding by the federal goverment halted the award of grants. Sub-
sequent priority shifts by the goverment have caused the construction
of a sewer system to be an unlikely project in the near future..
The selected alternative as a result of the 201 Wastewater
Facilities Study proposed a system where the towns of Mesic and
Vandemere and the unincorporated.portion of Pamlico County along
Highway 304 would be served by a pressure sewer system with waste-
water being pumped to Bayboro. The towns of Alliance, Bayboro and
Stonewall would be served by a gravity interceptor with pressure
sewer laterals.
A 0.2 MGD lagoon,system followed by spray irrigation of
forestland would be constructed to the north of Alliance-Bayboro.
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Basic design criteria for the proposed treatment facility are
as follows:
Plant design flow 0.2 MGD
Design Population 4,110
Peak hydraulic flow 0.6 MGD
Effluent application rate 3 ft./yr.
Required net irrigation area 74.5 acres
Required storage capacity 90 days
Original project costs (1978) were estimated to be $2.8 million.
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6.1.3 Streets and Roads
The main road through town is NC 55, which forks to.NC 304
on the east end of town. Other state roads are SR 1203, SR 1002
and SR 1343, (see Map A). Heaviest development other than local
streets is found on NC 55 and SR 1203. These roads are relatively
well maintained with the exception of SR 1203. Surface drainage
is a significant problem, however, as well as streets and roads
within the town. A significant traffic problem exists for vehicles,
at the intersection of NC 55 and NC 304, where NC 304 goes northeast
at a 45 degree angle. Traffic eastbound on NC 55 wishing to turn
left onto NC 304 presents great difficulties at high traffic periods.
Local streets and roads need significant improvement in terms
of drainage, pavement, widths, sight distances, and flow. Some
streets are still unpaved and are in poor condition due to the
high water table. The Town of Bayboro will coordinate thoroughfare
planning and improvements with the NC DOT. Plans are reflected in
the periodically revised Pamlico County Thoroughfare Plan mutually
adopted by the county and NC DOT.
6.1.4 Schools11
The following schools serve the Pamlico County population.
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Moore Gardner and Associates
11Pamlico County Board of Education
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EXISTING SCH9OL INFORMATION
Site Class- Cons.
Name Location Size Grades rooms Capacity Enrollment Date
Arapahoe. Arapahoe 15 acres K-8_ 12 300 277 1918
Elementary
Fred A. Bayboro See Pam- K-4 26 702 653 1967
Anderson lico H.S.
Elementary (combined)
Pamlico Stonewall 20 acres 5-9 38 900 629 .1952
Grammar
Pamlico Co. Bayboro 70 acres 10-12 27 400 669 1951
High School
6.1.5 Fire Protection
Fire protection in Bayboro is furnished by a volunteer fire
department. Rating for the department is 9AA.
6.1.6 Rescue Squad
Rescue squad is in Bayboro behind the Courthouse. The squad
has 30 members County furnishes $600/month. Other funds by donation.
6.1.7 Recreation
The town has a yearly program of athletics for both children
and adults. Town residents take advantage of Pamlico High School
.facilities.
6.1.8 Social Services
Social services are administered by the county in the
courthouse annex. It offers financial, food, and medical assistance
to the needy, aged, blind, disabled, and children. A field service
program is in effect for the children and the aged.
6.1.9 Medical
The county has no hospital facilities. The county has a
privately owned Medical Center with two physicians. The City of
New Bern serves as the major medical center for the county.
6.1.10 Health Department
The Pamlico County Health Department is located in Bayboro.
The county has a health officer. The Department's services include
sanitation, statistics, septic tank permits, mosquito control.
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6.1.11 Police
The Yaw enforcement is carried out by the County Sheriff's
Department. Also included in the duties of the department are the
collection of taxes and supervision of the jail.
6.1.12 Solid Waste
The County of Pamlico is responsible for solid waste disposal.
It operates one landfill for the county, located about 2-1/2 miles
north of NC 306 at Grantsboro. The site is 50 acres with a life
expectancy of projected growth rates of 15-20 years. The facility
_operates between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., with an
operator on duty to continually cover. The landfill is open six
days a week, with du►psters located at the entrance for those using
the facility after hours. The Town of Bayboro has a truck for pickup
at no additional charge to town residents.
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PART'III:' CAPACITY ANALYSIS
7.1 Population Projection
The town had a population of 545 in 1960, 665 in 1970 and 759
in 1980, showing a growth of 22% for the first period 1960 - 1970 and
14% between 1970 and 1980.
This growth is beyond early projections of the 19701s, which at
that time projected only 634 in 1980 and 606 by 1990.12
The low level.of growth previously projected was based on per-
ceived poor environmental and employment factors. The county water
system, increased tourism and recent industrial interest in the area,
as well as the attempt by the town to build a sewer system, have in-
creased the possibility of continued growth in the -town. Although it is
unlikely that a sewer system will be built in the near future in Bayboro
based on the current federal spending priorities, the mechanism is in
place should financial assistance become available. Two scenarios there-
fore are possible within the next ten years for the town. One, a no -
growth scenario based upon continuing economic decline and the lack of
a sewer system. The other, a growth scenario based on the construction
of a sewer system with attendant growth in the town's economy and popu-
lation. A no -growth scenario would project population losses with
resulting population in 1990 of 606. A growth scenario would project
population increase with projected population in 1990 of 902.
7.2 Future Land Use Needs
In projecting the future land use need, our projections consider
the distribution of existing population, the current structure of the
economy, the areas existing and future investments in sewer and water
facilities, its transportation system, its community facilities (i.e.,
schools, medical facilities, public services), and the growth policies
of the town. Since these factors.have shaped and attracted land develop-
ment in the past, they will probably do so in the future. Our approach
to develop land use projections has included these considerations and,
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at the same time, they give an estimation of what our future needs for
land will be.
Finally, one word of caution. Projecting land use needs is a very
inexact science. Such projections are presented to provide decision
makers with more insight than certainty into what is most likely to,occur
in the future. They should be used as guidelines, not constraints, and
should be used as benchmarks in making land development decisions.
7.2.1 Land Available for Development
In order to determine land suitable for urbanized uses,
we must examine the land already used for such purposes, as well
as vacant land which is not constrained. For this analysis, we
have removed the following land uses and constraints from the
available vacant land for development:
Existing residential use, existing commercial use,
existing institutional use, existing transportation,
utilities and communication use, existing recreational
use, coastal marsh, estuarine and public trust waters,
estuarine shoreline 75 ft. from mean high water, and
wetlands. Removal of these areas from the total land
area of the town leaves about 227 acres of unconstrained
land for development.
7.2.2 Methodology for Land Use Projection
Land use standards were prepared for five urbanized land
uses which include residential, commercial, industrial, institu-
tional, and recreational uses. Except for residential uses, these
standards were derived from land requirements based on standard
land use analysis planning models and adjusted for a town the size
of Bayboro.
The residential category was treated differently from the
other urban categories due to the difficulty of allocating land
requirements by housing type or density. An average land area per
unit population is used as a standard to calculate residential land
requirements. This area was calculated using the 1980 population
and existing residential use. The average is then applied as a
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constant to the 1990 projections.
The land use requirements were determined using the
following equation:
L90 (P90 P80) (Kh + K + K. + K + K ) c 1 p r
where Lgo" land required to accommodate the 1990 population
P90 = 1990 population
P80 = 1980 population
Kh = standard land requirement for residential use
Kc = standard land requirement for commercial use
K. = standard land requirement for industrial use
p= standard land requirement for institutional use
Kr = standard land requirement for recreational use
The following are standards applied,to the land use needs projection:
Standard
for
Residential Land =
.191
acres
Standard
for
Commercial Land =
.030
acres
Standard
for
Industrial Land =
.010
acres
Standard
for
Institutional Land =
.063
acres
Standard
for
Recreational Land =
.007
acres
7.2.3 Land Use Projections
L90 = 902 (.191 + .030 + .021
+ .063 + .007)
L90
Residential =
172.32
acres
L90
Commercial =
27.33
acres
L90
Industrial =
9.02
acres
L90
Institutional =
57.00
acres
L90
Recreational =
6.31
acres
TOTAL
271.98
acres
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The existing land use is as follows:
Residential
145
acres
Commercial
23
acres
Industrial
6
acres
Institutional
57
acres
Recreational
0
acres
TOTAL 231 acres
Projected land uses in 1990 are as follows:
'Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Recreational
172.32
acres
27.33
acres
9.02
acres
57.00
acres
6.31
acres
TOTAL 271.98
acres
Additional land required for 1990 population is 40.98
acres. The town has 227 acres of unconstrained land. Unconstrained.
land, however, does not take into account poor soil conditions for
septic tanks. The growth scenario is based on the implementation of
a sewer system. The conclusion is that with a sewer system enough
unconstrained land is available for growth; without the system,
additional growth is improbable due to limited economic opportunities
and poor soils for septic systems.
7.3 Community Facilities Demands
The citizen attitude questionnaire results indicated that the town
was very satisfied with fire,.police, water, health services and solid
waste removal. The town has worked hard to improve and maintain these
services, which will continue to be a priority for the future. For the
town, improvements to the town controlled facilities can be handled on an
incremental basis with the small projected growth rates. County services
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such as water and maintenance of a landfill also should be able to be
handled incrementally.
The facilities of most concern to the.town are a sewer system and
surface drainage. The town will need to work toward implementation of a
sewer system if any substantial growth is to be expected. Also, the
town needs extensive improvements to the surface drainage system to
prevent flooding.

PART IV: POLICY FOPUMULATION
This section provides the rationale for and statement of town
policies. Where feasible, implementation plans are included. Policies
are grouped according to land use categories of
- Resource Protection
- Resource Production and Management
- Economic and Community Development
- Continuing Public Participation
8.1 Resource Protection
8.1.1 Areas of Environmental Concern
The term Area of Environmental Concern, or AEC, is used in
North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) to identify
important natural resources, both on land and water, which could
be damaged if subjected to incompatible development activity.
The Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) has identified
thirteen different types of AECs -- in four general categories --
spelling out the significance and the basic management objectives
for each, and has encouraged local governments to recommend those
types of development, or use, which they consider,dppropriate in
the AECs within their jurisdiction.
8.1.2 Estuarine Waters
All of the AECs falling under the classification of the
estuarine system are to be found on or connected with the Bay River.
The Bay River and the North and South Prongs are estuarine waters.
The town recognizes the importance of the estuarine waters
as the dominant component and bonding element of the entire estuarine
system. The waters support the valuable commercial and sports
fisheries of the coastal area which are comprised of estuarine de-
pendent species. The town recognizes its responsibility as develop-
ment along the Bay River to prevent further degradation of these
estuarine waters.
The town has historically recognized the value of the estuarine
system and the hazards of developing in or near estuarine systems.
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The historical development of the town has been primarily single-
family homes on relatively large lots (,. acre on the average).
Although concern about the quality of the Bay River is an important
issue in the town, it is generally believed that the style and low
density development in the town has not led to any furtherance of
water quality degradation in the Bay River. It is recognized that
many of the soils in the community are not favorable for on -lot
sewage disposal,. and the town has been working toward establishment
of a public sewer system., Low densities appear to have averted sig-
nificant problems arising from use of on -lot sewage disposal systems.
Some policy alternatives considered have included: (a) having no
policy on estuarine waters; (b) a simple statement of support of the.
CAMA program; (c) requiring larger lot sizes throughout the community
on un-subdivided land; (d) requiring additional management controls
for on -lot sewage disposal systems; (e) looking at the feasibility
of a public sewer system.
POLICY 1: THE TOWN RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF HELPING TO PREVENT
FURTHER SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF THE WATER QUALITY
OF BAY RIVER.
Implementation: The town supports the CAMA permitting
procedure which specifies compliance with use standards under 15 NCAC
7H. Section .0208.
The town will develop a zoning ordinance and subdivision
regulations. The town will draw the zoning boundaries in such a
way as to allow for the denser uses to be provided for in areas
where the soil properties are more suitable. Subdivision regulations
will include standards to help prevent erosion and strict provisions
for the placement and construction of on -lot sewage disposal facilities
in areas near estuarine waters. The town will continue to pursue the
development of a public sewer system.
8.1.3 Estuarine Shoreline
The estuarine shoreline is considered a component of the
estuarine system because of association with estuarine waters. In
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the town, the estuarine shoreline is defined by CAMA as the area
75 feet landward from the edges of the Bay River and the North and
South Prongs of the Bay Rivera Erosion has not been significant
due to the slow moving waters and limited development along the
shores. Since the shoreline is protected by large amounts of salt
marsh, little interference of the estuarine shoreline is expected
in the future.
POLICY 2: THE TOWN DESIRES TO ENSURE THAT SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT
� DOES NOT SIGNIFICANTLY HARM THE ESTUARINE SYSTEM. ANY
BULKHEADING DONE WOULD BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INDI-
VIDUAL LANDOWNER WITH THE APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATE STATE
AND LOCAL OFFICIALS. THE TOWN WILL ENACT IN ITS ZONING
ORDINANCE A DISTRICT CONSISTENT WITH THE LAND CLASSIFICATION
CONSERVATION ZONE.
Implementation: The town supports the CANA permitting procedure
which specifies compliance with use standards under 15 NCAC 7H.
Section .0209. The town will incorporate in its zoning ordinance
standards for the conservation zone.
8.1.4 Coastal Wetlands
The unique productivity of the estuarine system is supported
by decayed plant material and nutrients that are exported from the
coastal marshlands. The value of marshlands in the animal food chain,
as nesting areas, as nutrient and sediment traps, and as barriers
against flood hazards has been well documented. In Bayboro, a great
deal of coastal marsh exists along the Bay River and the North and
South Prongs. Present state and federal regulations would prohibit
any intensive use of the areas. Types of uses the Town would support
are discussed later in the section "Suitable Land Uses in the AECs".
POLICY 3: THE TOWN RECOGNIZES THE ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE OF COASTAL
MARSHES AND DESIRES TO PROTECT THEM FROM SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.
Implementation: The town supports the CAMA permitting procedure
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which specifies compliance with use standards under 15 NCAC 7H.
Section .0208.
.8.1.5 Public Trust Waters
The Public Trust Waters are all of the estuarine'waters
mentioned previously. In these waters, the public has rights of
navigation and recreation. Generally, it is federal and state
policy to protect these areas from uses which would interfere with
the public right of navigation in these waters, as well as uses
which would significantly harm the biological and physical functions
of these waters. Wetlands are often found in these areas which do
not qualify as coastal marsh, yet have significant value as fresh-
water wetlands serving similar biological and physical functions.
The right to navigation of this area has.not been interfered.with,
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been careful to allow only
appropriate development while protecting areas of freshwater wetland.
POLICY 4: THE TOINT WILL NOT RESTRICT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO
NAVIGATION IN PUBLIC TRUST WATERS AND WISHES TO
PERPETUATE THEIR BIOLOGICAL VALUE.
Implementation: The town supports the CAMA permitting
procedure which specifies compliance with use standards under
15 NCAC 7H. Section .0208.
8.2 Suitable Land Uses .in AECs
Generally, suitable land uses will be those uses which are consistent
with the CAMA permitting procedure with highest priority being uses which
foster conservation of the resources and second priority to uses which are
water dependent. In the coastal wetlands and estuarine waters, the state
would not permit development such as restaurants and businesses; residences,
apartments; motels; hotels; trailer parks; parking lots and private roads
and highways; and factories. The state may permit, and the town may support,
such uses as utility easements, fishing piers, docks, and agricultural uses
such as farming and forestry drainage, as permitted under North Carolina's
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Dredge and Fill Act and/or other applicable laws. Any use permitted
would have to comply with the state regulations and conditions imposed
in the town's zoning and subdivision regulations.
On the estuarine shoreline, the uses permitted are those which
will be permitted under the zoning ordinance for the zoning district.
8.3 Other Resources
The town has not identified any unique or especially valuable
natural areas within its borders.. The town is, however, concerned about
the destruction of vegetated areas and habitats of various species in-
digenous to the area. One alternative considered to deal with vegetation
and open space was a vegetation and open space ordinance. Another pos-
sibility was to establish a voluntary set of rules regarding vegetation
protection. Some believe that this issue is not nor should it be a
consideration of town government.
POLICY 5: IT IS THE POLICY OF THE TOWN TO ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION
OF VEGETATION, PRESERVE OPEN SPACE, AMID TO ALLOW THE
NATURAL TERRAIN TO BE DISTURBED AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE.
Implementation: The town may include in its zoning ordinance
and subdivision regulations standards regarding open space and
vegetation when development occurs. A program of informing and
educating citizens with regard to such resources will be developed.
8.4 Historic and Archaeological Sites
A number of structures have already been identified as having
historic significance (see page 29). Significant tax advantages are
provided by the U.S. to owners of structures which qualify for designation
to.the National Register. The town would benefit from restoration and
maintenance of these structures. The town is not aware of areas likely to
contain items of archaeological or geological significance.
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POLICY 6: THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO DISCUSS AS PART OF AN ONGOING
PROCESS THE FATE OF STRUCTURES WHICH ARE DEBIED BY THE
CITIZENS TO BE OF HISTORIC VALUE. A PROGRAM OF MAINTAINING
THE STRUCTURE WILL BE DEVELOPED SHOULD THE NECESSITY ARISE.
,THE TOWN WILL NOTIFY THE NC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
IN THE EVENT THAT IT LEARNS OF THE DISCOVERY OF ITEMS OF
HISTORICAL OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE.
Implementation: The town will review periodically the status
of structures or findings of historic or archaeologic significance
and program its action on a case by case basis. Pamlico County
maintains an inventory of historically and architecturally significant
properties. This list of properties is compiled with the assistance
of the NC Department of Cultural. Resources staff and is available from
the office of the County Planner in the County Courthouse in Bayboro.
8.5 Water
Three issues are involved in the assessment of water quality in
the town. The first issue is the availability and quality of water -for
the town's water system. The second issue is the effect of individual
septic systems on groundwater and surface water. The third issue is the
potential for flooding.
8.5.1 Surface and Groundwater
The town has a public water system which is part of the County
of Pamlico system. The future of the town's water supply is linked
with that of the county. The quantity and quality of the county system
is sufficient and is expected to be in the future.
The quality of groundwater, however, continues to be affected
by regional compounding of pollutants which include contamination
from urbanized uses from the Piedmont, regional agricultural uses,
regional and local septic tank leachates, and.other regional and
national chemical contaminants. The town continues to seek development
of a sewer system which hopefully will be part of a regional system.
Alternatives open to the town presently are the continued pursuance
of a sewer system, a zoning ordinance with large lot zoning to reduce
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problems from undeveloped.land, and a do nothing position.
POLICY 7: THE TOWN WILL NOT PERMIT DEVELOPMENT OR LAND USES
WHICH WILL DEGRADE THE QUALITY OF THE SURFACE WATERS,
GROUNDWATER; OR SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THE WATER QUALITY
IN THE AQUIFER.
Implementation: The town will consider soil capabilities
in the development of allowable zoning densities and the development
of subdivisions. The town will review all existing and proposed land
uses to determine possible effects on surface and groundwater before
giving necessary permits or approval. The town will continue to attempt
to develop a sewer system.
8.5.2 Flooding
A large part of the town is in the 100-year flood plain
(see Map C). At this time the county is responsible for enforcing
compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. Since many
structures were built prior to the program, many structures are in
danger of flooding from the Bay River and the North and South Prongs.
Careful enforcement of the program is necessary to prevent additional
losses should new homes be constructed in the flood plain. When the
town develops zoning and subdivision regulations, the town will enforce
the program.
POLICY 8: THE TOWN WILL DEVELOP ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
WITH THE FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE, THE STANDARDS OF WHICH
WILL BE ENFORCEABLE BY THE TOWN.
Implementation: The town will continue to work closely with
the County Disaster Preparedness unit to ensure a safe program in the
event of serious flooding.
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9.1 Resource Protection and Management
9.1.1 Land Utilization
The town's land area is about 40% developed with urbanized
uses (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional uses).
The remaining land area consists,of marsh, agricultural uses;
forested areas, and open areas. Resource protection centers around
protection of the quality of the Bay River. Protection of agriculture
and forest areas are a county, regional and national problem. Aside
from the community commitments to care for and manage its natural
surroundings and man-made improvements, the town has little control
over what occurs outside its boundaries. Alternatives have been
discussed, however, which include the possibility of extraterritorial
zoning to the north and south, where large lot zoning could protect
agricultural and forested lands. The town is bordered by the Town
of Alliance on the west and the town of Stonewall on the east.
POLICY 9: THE TOWN RECOGNIZES THE DFORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE,
FORESTRY AND FISHERIES IN AND NEAR THE TOWN AS
VALUABLE RESOURCES WHICH SHOULD BE PROTECTED.
Implementation: The town will add extraterritorial.zoning
to the zoning ordinance when it is enacted. The areas in the
extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction will be placed,in large lot
zoning to protect them from subdivision. The town will continue
to pursue development of a public sewer system to prevent further
degradation of the Bay River.
10.1 Economic and Community Development
10.1.1 Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
Because the town is in the process of completing land use
planning, management tools are not expected to be developed until
the following year. Some of the more important zoning issues will
be the minimum lot. sizes and location of zoning boundaries.
The town is concerned about the quality of the Bay River.
Although few soils are suitable for septic tanks, large lot zoning
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may help prevent further degradation of the Bay River until the
sewer system is implemented.
The existing uncontrolled mix of commercial and residential
uses have led to problems from unplanned development. The zoning
ordinance will provide for orderly growth through separation of uses,
parking requirements, lot size requirements, permitted and special
use considerations, and planned unit development. Through imple-•
mentation of subdivision regulations, standards can be enforced
which will allow for road standards, surface drainage and other
required improvements. The alternative to zoning and subdivision
regulations will be the continued problems from unplanned development.
POLICY 10: THE TOIN WILL DEVELOP A ZONING ORDINANCE AND
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
Implementation: The town will begin drafting the ordinance
the year following completion of the Land Use Plan.
10.1.2 Housing
The housing stock of the community is generally in poor
condition, with the worst units located north of NC 55 and along
NC 1203. The citizen attitude questionnaire indicated a strong
willingness on the part of the community to allow for low income
housing projects, multi -family units, housing for the elderly. The
town is in need of a community development program whereby neigh-
borhood volunteer revitalization and public -and private financing
arrangements and active involvement by the town could improve the
condition of the existing housing, as well as provide for a more
varied housing mix where multi -family units could increase efficiency.
Although mobile homes are not a particular problem, an
alternative to allowing uncontrolled use of them would be to allow
them only in a mobile home park when the zoning ordinance is im-
plemented. However, the mobile home could become a valuable component
of a housing revitalization program where the mobile home could be a
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good replacement for a substandard single-family house.
POLICY 11: THE TOWN RECOGNIZES THAT THE GENERALLY POOR HOUSING
STOCK IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWN AND THAT IMPROVIIVIENT
OF HOUSING IS A GOAL OF THE Ca414JNITY. THE TOWN EX-
PRESSES NO SPECIFIC PREFERENCE FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSING MIX BY TYPE.
Implementation: The town will set up a community develop-
ment action committee to design an organized approach to begin a
housing assistance and development program.
10.1.3 Commercial
Presently the town's commercial area is a strip development
along NC 55. Commercial activity is limited to establishments
serving local needs such as a restaurant, gas station, grocery store,
bank. A farm supply store is an example of one of the few regional
commercial uses. Most residents would -like to see additional com-
mercial activity in the town. Although little can be done from the
town government to increase commercial activity directly, alternatives
are available such as sign ordinances and other aspects of zoning
such as parking and paving, which would improve the quality of com-
mercial activity.
POLICY 12: THE TOWN WILL, IN ITS ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDE FOR
ADEQUATE COMMERCIAL AREAS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE AESTHETICS OF THE TOWN'S
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
Implementation: Through the zoning ordinance when adopted.
10.1.4 Community Service
The citizen.attitude questionnaire showed an overwhelming
positive attitude about the quality of police protection, fire
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protection, ambulance and hospital services, solid waste, Town
Hall and schools. The provision of basic services such as fire
and police has always been a priority of the Town Board, as well
as safety considerations for children who walk to the school in
Stonewall.
POLICY 13: THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES TO
THE COMMUNITY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL REQUIRED TO ALLOW
FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS.
Implementation: The Town Board will continue to constantly
review equipment and service needs and insure budget responsibility
which will allow the provision of basic needs.
10.1.5 Water and Sewer
The water system, which was built by the town, is now
part of the Pamlico County system, which the town determines to
be adequate well into the future.
The town recognizes the septic tank problem due to poor
soils. In fact, limitations on available septic tank permits
have and will continue to limit growth in the town. The town has
had strong support for a community sewer system, and the recent
attitude survey shows a strong willingness to pay for a system.
The town has attempted to implement'a sewer system, but had had
problems due to administrative delays, grant cutbacks, right-of-way
problems, and other difficulties. The town is continuing, however,
to pursue implementation of a sewer system.
POLICY 14: THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK IMPLEE''VTATION OF A
PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM.
Implementation: The Town Board is continuing to monitor
the state and federal grant and loan programs, as well as align
administrative and budget needs to prepare for implementation of
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the sewer system at the earliest time possible.
10.1.6 Roads
Generally, the town has attempted to keep its local roads
in the best condition possible under the.existing budget.- However,
road improvements are necessary to bring local streets and roads
to current acceptable standards. With reduced Powell Bill funds,
the community is forced to determine -the priority of town expendi-
tures for road improvements. An alternative is to increase taxes
to cover'a local road improvement program. However, other priorities
such as fire,police, drainage, etc. have placed road improvements
at a minimum to maintain existing conditions. Subdivision regulations
would force subdividers to build local streets to higher standards,
thereby improving road conditions for future development in sub-
divisions.
The State roads in the town are generally in acceptable
condition. Of concern, however, is the narrow bridge and shoulder
approaches to the Bay River bridge on NC 55 where children often
walk to the Pamlico County Junior High School.
POLICY 15: THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN LOCAL STREETS AND
ROADS TO EXISTING CONDITIONS. THE TOWN WILL ENACT
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE STANDARDS FOR ROADS
IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS. THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO WORK
WITH THE STATE D.O.T. TO SEEK IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
NC 55 BRIDGE AND SHOULDER APPROACHES.
Implementation: Continued Board action on above activities.
10.1.7 Redevelopment
The town is in extensive need of redevelopment of the
commercial area, its waterfront, and the substandard residential
areas: The abandoned Norfolk and Southern Railroad and right-of-way
continues to present problems of broken tracks, debris, and a
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disaggregation of the community because of its location.
An alternative to continued no action is the development
of a community redevelopment plan which would establish a master
plan for downtown redevelopment, waterfront redevelopment, housing
rehabilitation, and negotiations with the Norfolk and Southern
Railroad for a cleaning up and re -use of the right-of-way. Such
activities, however, would require funding of the master plan, as
well as an action committee for seeking funding of improvements.
The towns.residents pay a relatively high county tax due to limited
industrial tax base county -wide. The town would require substantial
tax increases presently to implement a redevelopment program, a
burden which taxpayers are unlikely to support.
However, it is the purpose of this Plan to express needs.
The difficulty of obtaining funding to meet such needs remains a
variable which can be a continuing challenge to the community and
should not dismiss out -of -hand the possibilities.
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POLICY 16: THE TOWN'S FUTURE LIES IN THE NEED FOR EXTENSIVE
REDEVELOPMENT, AND THE TOWN WILL BEGIN A COURSE OF
ACTION TO MEET THIS NEED.
Implementation: The town will fund a redevelopment plan
for the downtown and the waterfront, as well as a housing plan.
The town will work with Norfolk and Southern Railroad authorities
to establish a plan of action for a clean-up and re -use of the
right-of-way. The town will undertake one of each of the four
activities in each of the next four years.
10.1.8 Commitment to State and Federal Programs
State and federal activities in the town are limited to
State road improvements, the Powell Bill funds for local roads,
the CAMA program, and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction over
wetlands and navigation.
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POLICY 17: THE TOWN SUPPORTS CONTINUED EFFORTS OF STATE
AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS IN THE TOWN.
10.1.9 Major Facilities
The town has developed primarily as a residential com-
munity. Residents wish to keep the community free from local
major developments such as mining or power generating facilities.
POLICY 18: THE TOWN DOES NOT DESIRE LARGE MAJOR FACILITIES
IN OR NEAR THE CwIUNITY.
10.1.10 Tourism, Waterfront Access, and Recreation
The town does not benefit directly from tourism due to
its inland location. Persons passing through, however, often
take advantage of commercial businesses for purchases. The
citizen attitude questionnaire expressed a desire by many residents
to support tourism. The town's Bay River front would be an ideal
location to serve as a focal point for a restaurant, some shops,
and perhaps a park and boat ramp. Such development could be con-
sidered in a waterfront redevelopment study.
POLICY 19: THE TOWN SUPPORTS TOURISM IN THE COUNTY, AS WELL AS
WISHING TO IMPROVE WATERFRONT ACCESS AND RECREATION
OPPORTUNITIES.
Implementation: The town, as part of its future planning
program, will undertake a waterfront redevelopment study to determine
what possibilities exist for increasing tourism and recreation
opportunities.
10.1.11. Public Participation
The town has had limited public participation in the past
due to the lack of a planning program. As part of the Land Use Plan,
a citizen attitude questionnaire was sent to all registered voters to
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acquire input which was used by the Town Board in developing policy.
In addition, a public forum was held to get additional public input.
The results of the questionnaire are as follows:
General
The average age of the respondents was 53, the average
income $18,000.00. Average years of education were 12.7.
Fourteen percent (14%) of the respondents were black and 86%
white. Only 3% of those responding had moved to the town within
the last five years.
Services and Facilities
%
%
o
Dissatisfied
Non -Committed
Satisfied
Public Water System
0
15
85
Sewage Disposal
95
0
5
Local Streets
23
26
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Main Roads
5
42
53
Surface Drainage
79
11
10
Solid Waste
5
14
81
Recreation
40
35
25
Town Hall
20
10
70
Fire
14
9
77
Police
14
9
77
Emergency Preparedness
16
21
63
Ambulance
5
5
90
Health Services
16
5
79
Of those who were dissatisfied with the sewage disposal
situation, many expressed a willingness to pay from $50 - $200
more a year for a sewer system. Others expressed a willingness to
pay any amount. For surface drainage improvements, a strong will-
ingness to pay was also expressed.
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Growth
All respondents wanted growth for the town. Sixty-seven
percent (67%) wanted a slow controlled growth, while the remaining
33% wanted heavy growth.
Types
of Growth Desired
%
o
,
o
Disapprove Approve
w/Limits
Approve
Single Family
0
18
72
Multi -Family
12
44
44
Mobile Homes
33
38
29
Low Income Housing
24
50
26
Elderly Housing
10
35
55
Motels
15 _
32
53
Business
0
35
65
Light Industry
0
30
70
Heavy Industry
18'
53
29
The above responses indicate a liberal attitude toward
solving existing housing problems, as well as a desire to see
growth. The responses which indicated approve with limits indicates
support for zoning and subdivision regulations, as well as other
standards.
When respondents were asked if they would accept industry
even if it was a heavy polluter, the response was 86% NO and 14%
YES, which indicates a strong environmental concern. When given
the further temptation of even if the polluter paid very high wages,
the response was still 65% NO and 35% YES.
Other Factors
% NO % YES
Encouragement of Tourism 11 89
Environmental Regulations 18 82
Purchase of Land for Environmental Protection 63 37
.Is the Town Visually Satisfying 47 53
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Problems expressed by the respondents were:
Sewage
Drainage
Recreation
Unemployment
Industry Need
Additional Businesses
Parking
Traffic Control
Sidewalks
Parks
The above results were helpful in determining the policies
developed in the Plan.
POLICY 20: THE BAYBORO LAND USE PLAN WILL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY
FOR NEEDED'POLICY CHANGES OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
THE PUBLIC WILL BE OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE
IN ISSUES ABOUT WHICH NO POLICY STATIlvMS WERE DEEMED
APPROPRIATE TO BAYBORO:
1) Hurricane evacuation
2) Recreational and commercial fishing
3) Off -road vehicles
ALL PHASES OF THE UPDATE PROCESS
Implementation: The Town Board will review the Land Use
Plan annually and make appropriate changes.
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PART V: LAND CLASSIFICATION
CAMA funded land use plans are required to incorporate a land
classification system. The following definitions are found in NCAC
Subchapter 7B, Section .0204. The section is reprinted below for ease
of reference in the Plan.
.0204 LAND CLASSIFICATION
(a) A land classification'system has been developed as a means of
assisting in the implementation of the policies adopted as provided in
Rule .0203 of this Section. By delineating land classes on a map, local
government and its citizens can specify those areas where,certain policies
(local, state and federal) will apply. Although specific areas are outlined
on a land classification map, it must be remembered that land classification
is merely a tool to help implement policies and not a strict regulatory
mechanism.
(b) The land classification system provides a framework to be used by
local governments to identify the future use of all lands in each county.
The designation of land classes allows the local government to illustrate
their policy statements as to where and to what density they want growth
to occur, and where they want to conserve natural and cultural resources
by guiding growth.
(c) The land classification system includes five broad classes which
will be identified by all local governments. Planning units are encouraged,
however, to further subdivide these broad classes into more specific land
use designations.. Any subclasses which are used should be able to be
aggregated back to the original five broad classes. The five general land
classes are: developed, transition, community, rural and conservation.
(1) Developed:
(A) Purpose. The purpose of the developed class is to
provide for continued intensive development and re-
development of existing cities.
CB) Description. Areas to be classified developed include
land currently developed for urban purposes at or
approaching a density of 500 dwellings per square mile
that are provided with usual municipal or public services
including at least public water, sewer, recreational
facilities, police and fire protection. Areas which
exceed the minimum density but which do not have public
sewer service may best be divided into a separate class
to indicate that although they have a developed character,
they will need sewers in the future.
CC) Discussion. In planning jurisdictions with a large amount
of developed land, the land classification system may be
broken down into several subclasses. Developed/residential,
developed/commercial, developed/mixed-use and developed/
industrial are four possible subclasses. In addition,
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some similar sub -classes may be designated for more
than one land class. Developed/industrial and transition/
industrial are two such subclasses which might be appro-
priate. Similarly, designated historic districts or..
natural areas might be shown through the use of an over-
lay on any classification.
(2) Transition:
(A) Purpose. The purpose of the transition class is to
provide for future intensive urban development within
the ensuing ten years on lands that are most suitable
and that will be scheduled for provision of necessary
public utilities and services. The transition lands
also provide for additional growth when additional lands
in the developed class are not available or when they are
severely limited for development.
(B) Description.
(i) Lands to be classified transition may include:
(I) lands currently having urban services, and
(II).other lands necessary to accommodate the
urban population and economic growth anticipated
within the planning jurisdiction over the ensuing
ten year period.
(ii) Lands classified transition to help meet the demand
fordevelopable anticipated population and economic
growth must: (I) be served or be readily served by
public water, sewer, and other urban services in-
cluding public streets, and (II) be generally free
of severe physical limitations for urban development.
In addition, the transition class should not include:
lands of high potential for agriculture, forestry,
or mineral extraction, or land falling within extensive
rural areas being managed commercially for these uses,
when other lands are available; lands where urban
development might result in major or irreversible
damage to important environmental, scientific, or
scenic values; or land where urban development might
result in damage to natural systems or processes of
more than local concern. Lands where development will
result in undue risk to life or property from natural
hazards (including inlet hazard areas and ocean
erodible areas as defined in 15 NCAC 7H) or existing
land uses shall not be classified transition.
(iii) If any designated area of environmental concern is
classified transition, an explanation shall be in-
cluded stating why the area is felt to be appropriate
for high density development.
(iv) In determining the amount of additional transition
lands necessary to meet projected urban population and
economic growth, the county may utilize estimates of
average future urban population density that are based
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upon local land policy, existing patterns and
trends of urban development within the county,
and densities.specified in local zoning, if any;
an estimate of additional transition class lands
should be based upon a guideline density of 2,000
persons or 500 dwellings per square mile.
(C) Discussion. The developed and transition classes should
be the only lands under active consideration by the county
or municipality for intensive urban development requiring
urban services. The area within these classes is where
detailed local land use and public investment planning
must occur. State and federal expenditures on projects
associated with urban development (water, sewer, urban
street systems, etc.) will be guided to these areas.
Large amounts of vacant land suitable for urban develop-
ment within the developed class should be 'taken into
account when calculating the amount of additional lands
needed to accommodate projected growth. The total area
shown as transition should be equal to the land needed
for proposed population increases that cannot be accommo-
dated in the vacant developed areas. The designation of
transition lands will be a very difficult and political
process. Counties and municipalities with declining
populations may show some limited transition lands as an
inducement for future growth. As will be the case in all
areas, however, the amount of transition lands shown
should remain within reasonable limits, taking into account
any significant amounts of undeveloped lands within the
developed class.
(3) Community:
(A) Purpose. The purpose of the community class is to.
provide for clustered land development to help meet
housing, shopping, employment, and public service needs
within the rural areas of the. county.
(B) Description. Lands to be classified community are those
areas within the rural areas of planning jurisdictions
characterized by a small grouping of mixed land uses,
(residences, general store, church, school, etc.), and
which are suitable and appropriate for small clusters of
rural development not requiring municipal sewer service.
(C) Discussion. It should be stressed that the community class
applies to clustered rural development which usually occurs
at crossroads. Some "communities" that nonetheless should
not be classified developed or transition may have, or
may require, public services to correct an'existing condition
or to avert an anticipated public health problem. Many of
these communities might have their own water system because
the density of the development precludes having both private
wells and septic tanks. Due to the small size of most
communities, it might suffice to identify them by a symbol
on the land classification map.
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(4) Rural:
(A) Purpose. The purpose of the rural class is to provide
for agriculture, forest management, mineral extraction
and other low intensity uses. Residences may be located
within "rural" areas where urban services are not required
and where natural resources -will not be permanently
impaired.
(B) Description. Lands that can be identified as appropriate
for resource management and allied uses include lands
with high potential for agriculture, forestry, or mineral
extraction; lands with one or more limitations that would
make development costly and hazardous; and lands containing
irreplaceable, limited, or significant natural, recreational,
or scenic resources not otherwise classified.
(C) Discussion. The rural class is the broadest of the five
classes. In order to.manage these lands effectively local
governments will be encouraged to create sub -classes within
the rural class. For example, the rural class could be
subdivided into two classes, rural production to provide
for the effective management of large agricultural, forestry,
and mineral extraction areas, etc., and rural -residential
for low density rural residences.
(5) Conservation:
(A) Purpose: The purpose of the conservation class is to
provide for effective long-term management of significant
limited or irreplaceable areas. This management may be
needed because of its natural, cultural, recreational,
productive or scenic values. These areas should not be
identified as transition lands in the future.
(B) Description. The conservation class should be applied to
lands that contain: major wetlands; essentially undeveloped
shorelands that are unique, fragile, or hazardous for
development; necessary wildlife habitat or areas that have
a high probability for providing necessary habitat conditions;
publicly owned watersupply watersheds and.aquifers; and
forest lands that are undeveloped and will remain undeveloped
for commercial purposes.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-107(a);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. September 1, 1979.
The Town of Bayboro has determined that the following two classes
best describe the land classification: Transition and Conservation.
11.1 Transition
Although -the town has a water system which is part of the county
system, the sewer system has not yet been implemented. It is, however,
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considered a necessity for the health and growth of the community. The
entire community is established as transition except for the area of
conservation.
11.2 Conservation
In order to protect the valuable resources of the estuarine system
associated with the Bay River, the town has established a land classification
of conservation to include the waters of the river and the associated AECs.
Map "C" depicts approximate conservation boundaries that coincide with the
CRC definitions.of coastal wetlands and estuarine waters. Uses permitted
by the CRC in their description of these AECs will apply in Bayboro.
Note: As mentioned earlier the AECs depicted on Map "C" are approximate
and appropriate state/federal officials should be contacted for site
review prior to any land disturbing activities in these areas.
11.3 Relationship of Policies and Land Classification
The policies expressed in the Plan toward growth and development
are based upon continued desire by the town to improve the community.
To that end, basic services in the town continue to be developed and
maintained. The need for and desire to implement a sewer system further
align the concept of increased densities and municipal services as
delineated under the transition classification.
The community has a strong environmental posture as expressed
by policies under the 'AEC discussion, as well as those policies related
to growth and services. The desire to implement a sewer system and
zoning and subdivision regulations is part of the policy stance which
seeks to protect conservation areas.
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