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TOWN OF BELVILLE,
NORTH CAROLINA
1994 LAND USE PLAN
ADDENDUM, 1997
Adopted by the Belville Board of Commissioners: October 20, 1998
Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: November 20, 1998
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 Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.

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TOWN OF BELVILLE,
NORTH CAROLINA
1994 LAND USE PLAN
ADDENDUM, 1997
Adopted by the Belville Board of Commissioners: October 20, 1998
Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: November 20, 1998
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 Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.

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TOWN OF BELVILLE
LAND USE PLAN ADDENDUM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXPLANATION OF THE 1997 LAND USE PLAN ADDENDUM ......................... 1
SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE ................................ I-1
B. POPULATION...........................................................I-1
a. Regional and County................................................I-1
b. Town of Belville................................................... I-4
D. HOUSING...............................................................I-4
E. EXISTING LAND USE....................................................I-4
1. General Land Use Patterns ........................................... I-4
9. Basinwide Water Quality Management ................................. I-10
10. Current Plans, Policies, and Regulations ................................ I-11
11. Effectiveness of 1994 Land Use Plan and Policies ........................ 1-12
F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES ...................... I-12
1.
Water Supply ....................... ..........................I-12
2.
Sewage Disposal..................................................I-13
3.
Solid Waste ........................... .......... ............
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Transportation ......................... ...........................
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Schools..........................................................I-15
6.
Recreation.......................................................I-15
7.
Other Facilities....................................................I-16
G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY ...................... I-16
2. Water Resources..................................................I-16
3. Natural Hazard Areas ................................................ I-17
4. Fragile Areas .... ....................... ....................I-21
e. 404 Wetlands..............................................I-21
9. Natural Resource Fragile Areas ....................................... I-21
10. Other Fragile Areas ................................................ I-22
11. Historical and Archaeological Sites ................................... I-22
SECTION II: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
A. PROJECTED DEMAND FOR DEVELOPMENT ............................... II-1
1. Permanent Population .............................................. II-1
a. Regional and County ........................................ II-1
2. Future Land Needs ................................................. II-4
3. Community Facilities Needs ......................................... II-5
4. Water Quality Management .......................................... II-6
5. Redevelopment Issues .............................................. II-6

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SECTION III: TOWN OF BELVILLE LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ............... III-1
SECTION IV: BELVILLE POLICY STATEMENTS
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS ......................... IV-2
D. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES ....................... IV-3
TABLES
Table 1
Total Population and Percent Change for CAMA-Regulated Counties and
State, 1980, 1990, and 1995......................................
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Table 2
Brunswick County, Summary of Year -Round Population Growth,
1980-1995 ...................................................
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Table 3
Town of Belville, Annexations, 1994-1997 ..........................
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Table 4
Table 5
Town of Belville, 1994/1998 Land Use Acreages .....................
Division of Water Quality Subbasin 03-06-17 Population (1970, 1980,
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1990) and Land Use Summaries ..................................
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Table 6
Brunswick County Solid Waste Tonnage and Per Capita Disposal Rate,
FY92-93 to FY94-95 ...... ........... ......................
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Table 7
Total Population and Percent Change for CAMA-Regulated Counties and
State,1995-2010..............................................
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Table 8
Town of Belville and Brunswick County, Population Forecasts ..........
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Table 9
Selected Demographic and Economic Data to 2015, United States, Southeast
Region, and Brunswick County ...................................
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MAPS
Map 1
Town of Belvillie Location of Annexations .........................
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Map 2
Town of Belville Land Use Map ..................................
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Map 3
Town of Belville Flood Hazard Areas ............................
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Map 4
Town of Belville Storm Surge Inundation Areas .....................
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Map 5
Town of Belville Land Classification Map ..........................
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GRAPHS
Graph 1 Brunswick County Water System, Water Supply and Demand ........... II-7
Graph 2 Leland Water System, Water Supply and Demand .................... II-8
APPENDICES
Appendix I Policies Considered But Not Adopted
Appendix II Town of Belville Citizen Participation Plan

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1994 LAND USE PLAN
ADDENDUM, 1997,
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Explanation of the 1997 Land Use Plan Addendum
The Town of Belville last updated its Land Use Plan in 1994. That plan was adopted by the Town
of Belville February 21,1995, and received certification by the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC)
March 24, 1995. The "Land Use Planning Guidelines" outlined in Subchapter 7B of the North
Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) requires that the Land Use Plan be updated by the local
planning unit and submitted for reapproval to the CRC within five years of adoption. However, this
year Belville has been asked to update their land use plan ahead of schedule. This request is due to
recent changes in NCAC 7B and the need to coordinate land use plan updates on a county -by -county
basis, requiring all municipalities within a given county to update their plans at the same time. The
primary reason for this change is to create the opportunity for neighboring municipalities to work
together in the formulation of their plans.
Since Belville had been asked to update their land use plan earlier than anticipated, a complete
revision of the plan will not be required. This document will serve as an addendum to the 1994 Land
Use Plan and will satisfy CAMA planning requirements for the next five years. It should be noted
that the purpose of this addendum is to address only the additional requirements included in the
revised NCAC 7B guidelines and to provide more recent data where applicable. This addendum does
not address all of the topics covered in the 1994 land use plan. However, this addendum, in
r conjunction with the 1994 Land Use Plan Update, addresses all requirements of the revised 7B
planning guidelines.
The 1994 Town of Belville Land Use Plan already meets many of the guidelines now required in the
revised NCAC 7B guidelines. The following additional requirements will need to be addressed in the
policy statements of this addendum:
-- A general vision policy statement describing the type of community
that the local government would like to become within the next ten
years.
-- A basic statement of the community attitude toward resource
protection.
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-- A policy addressing the protection of wetlands identified as being of
the highest functional significance on maps supplied by the Division
of Coastal Management.
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-- A policy addressing moorings and mooring fields. I
-- A policy addressing water quality problems and management measures
designed to reduce or eliminate local sources of surface water quality
problems.
-- A statement of the community attitude toward resource production
and management.
-- A statement of the community attitude toward economic and
community development.
-- A policy addressing commitment to state and federal programs,
including housing rehabilitation, community development block
grants, housing for low and moderate income level citizens, water and
sewer installation, and rural water systems.
-- A policy addressing assistance to interstate waterways.
Since this document is intended to be used in conjunction with the existing 1994 Land Use Plan, page
numbers and subject headings correspond with the 1994 plan where additions to the existing plan
needed to be made. In some instances, new tables and pages have been added; these are noted as new
tables or pages.
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SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
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A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE
This 1997 Land Use Plan Addendum for the Town of Belville is prepared in accordance with
requirements of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Specifically, this
document complies with Subchapter 713, "Land Use Planning Guidelines," of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, as amended, March 5, 1996.
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B. POPULATION
a. Regional and County
Fifteen of the twenty North Carolina counties affected by the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA) experienced a net permanent population growth from 1990 to 1995. As Table 1 indicates,
the five counties with a negative population growth were Hertford, Hyde, Onslow, Tyrrell, and
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Table 1 (NEW)
Total Population and Percent Change for
CAMA Counties and State, 1980, 1990, and 1995
Percent Change
County
1980
1990
1995
'90295
Beaufort
40,355
42,283
43,330
2.5%
Bertie
21,024
20,388
20,638
1.2%
Brunswick
35,777
50,985
60,739
19.1%
Camden
5,829
5,904
6,316
7.0%
Carteret
41,092
52,553
57,612
9.6%
Chowan
12,558
13,506
14,031
3.9%
Craven
71,043
81,613
85,816
5.1%
Currituck
11,089
13,736
15,818
15.2%
Dare
13,377
22,746
25,758
13.2%
Gates
8,875
9,305
9,798
5.3%
Hertford
23,368
22,523
22,468
-0.2%
Hyde
5,873
5,411
5,211
-3.7%
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Table 1 (continued)
Percent Change
County
1980
1990
1995
190 '95
New Hanover
103,471
120,284
139,577
16.0%
Onslow
112,784
149,838
147,912
-1.3%
Pamlico
10,398
11,368
11,869
4.4%
Pasquotank
28,462
31,298
33,290
6.4%
Pender
22,262
28,855
34,671
20.2%
Perquimans
9,486
10,447
10,650
1.9%
Tyrrell
3,975
3,856
3,812
-1.1%
Washington
14,801
13,997
13,766
-1.7%
Total CAMA Counties
595,899
710,896
763,082
7.3%
State of North Carolina
5,880,095
6,632,448
7,194,238
8.5%
Source: Office of State Planning.
In 1995, Brunswick County was the fourth largest CAMA county, ranking behind Onslow,
New Hanover, and Craven counties. In addition, between 1990-1995, Brunswick County's
population grew 19.1 %, making it the second fastest growing CAMA county.
As Table 2 indicates, the rapid population growth in Brunswick County as a whole since 1980
has been paralleled by significant growth in the county's incorporated areas over the same period.
Several new communities have been incorporated since 1980, and the county currently includes more
municipalities than any other North Carolina county. Throughout the past two decades, the county's
incorporated beach communities have had the highest growth rates in the county. Since 1990, the
unincorporated areas of the county have grown faster than the municipalities.
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Table 2 (NEW)
Brunswick County
Summary of Year -Round Population Growth, 1980-1995
Year -Round Population
Percent Change
Overall
Municipality/Area
1980*
1990*
1995**
180 '90
190-195
'80 '95
Bald Head Island (A)
0
78
87
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11.5%
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Belville (C)
102
66
93
-35.3%
40.9%
-8.8%
Boiling Spring Lakes
998
1,650
1,976
65.3%
19.8%
98.0%
Bolivia
252
228
251
-9.5%
10.1%
-0.4%
Calabash
128
1,210
1,364
845.3%
12.7%
965.6%
Caswell Beach
110
175
209
59.1%
19.4%
90.0%
Holden Beach
232
626
782
169.8%
24.9%
237.1%
Leland
1,545
1,801
2,050
16.6%
13.8%
32.7%
Long Beach
1,844
3,816
4,674
106.9%
22.5%
153.5%
Navassa
439
445
492..
1.4%
10.6%
12.1%
Northwest (B)
--
611
727
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19.0%
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Ocean Isle Beach
143
523
664
265.7%
27.0%
364.3%
Sandy Creek (A)
0
243
268
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10.3%
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Shallotte
680
1,073
1,123
57.8%
4.7%
65.1%
Southport
2,824
2,369
2,540
-16.1%
7.2%
-10.1%
Sunset Beach
304
311
778
2.3%
150.2%
155.9%
Varnamtown (A)
328
404
465
23.2%
15.1 %
41.8%
Yaupon Beach
569
734
850
29.0%
15.8%
49.4%
Total Municipalities
10,498
16,363
19,393
55.9%
18.5%
84.7%
Total Unincorporated Areas
25,279
34,622
41,346
37.0%
19.4%
63.6%
Total County
35,777 50,985 60,739 42.5% 19.1% 69.8%
(A) This municipality has incorporated or reactivated between the 1980 and the 1990 Censuses. The 1980
figure shown is a separation count derived after incorporation and is not published in the 1980 Census
reports.
(B) This municipality has incorporated since the 1990 Census. The figure shown for 1990 is a Census
separation count derived after incorporation and is not published in the 1990 Census reports.
(C) Belville town officials have estimated the town's population as of December, 1997, to be
approximately 150.
Sources: *1990 U.S. Census; **N.C. State Data Center.
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b. Town of Belville i
Based on data provided by the North Carolina State Data Center, the Town of Belville's
population increased approximately 41 % between the years 1990-1995. This growth yielded a 1995
population of 93 persons.
However, based on the number of sewer customers in the town, Belville's population has �.
increased substantially since 1995 and was estimated at approximately 150 persons in December,
1997. This growth is attributed to the annexation of approximately 61 acres that now comprise the
River Ridge Subdivision. Although this area was vacant at the time of annexation (June, 1997), it
has provided the town with a surplus of developable lots that have fostered new construction. Almost
all of Belville's additional population since 1995 resides in the River Ridge Subdivision.
In addition to the River Ridge annexation, several other annexations have occurred since the
town's land use plan was updated in 1994. These annexations may also provide development
incentives in the future and have been summarized in Table 3 (page I-5).
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D. HOUSING
As part of the 1994 land use plan update process, a field survey of housing units in Belville was
conducted. This survey revealed a total of 37 housing units of which 16 were mobile homes,19 were
standard site -built structures, and two were severely deteriorated site -built structures. Since that
survey was conducted, a total of approximately 35 single-family site -built structures have been
constructed in the town. All of these new housing units have been constructed in the River Ridge
Subdivision. In addition, two units were under construction on Grey Fox Court at the time this
addendum was prepared. As a result of this new construction, there are currently approximately 74
housing units within Belville's corporate limits, doubling the number of units present in 1994.
It should be noted that due to the availability of vacant developable lots, construction of new housing
units is expected to continue at a fairly rapid rate. As a result, the total housing units figure that has
been provided will soon be surpassed. Housing unit projections and anticipated residential land use
needs are discussed on pages II-4 and II-5 of this addendum.
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E. EXISTING LAND USE
1. General Land Use Patterns
Since Belville updated its Land Use Plan in 1994, the most significant change relating to land use is -'
the expansion of the town's corporate limits. Since 1994, Belville has completed fourteen separate
annexations totaling approximately 2,111 acres. As a result, the Town of Belville currently includes
approximately 2,517 acres. Table 3 provides a summary of annexation activity from January, 1994
to July, 1998, and Map 1 illustrates the location of each annexation.
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Table 3 (NEW)
Town of Belville
Annexations, 1994 - 1997
Annexation #
Date Effective
General Description/Location
Acres
96-ANX-005
7/1/96
Turner Property, South Side US 17
4.01
97-ANX-006
4/9/97
7 separate parcels, 2 between US 17, 74/76, and
756.19
Blackwell Road and 5 between Poole Road and US
74/76
97-ANX-007
6/25/97
8 separate parcels surrounding Gregory Poole Equip.
115.53
Co., Lincoln Industrial Park
97-ANX-007
6/25/97
River Ridge Subdivision (Formerly Old Towne North)
61.03
97-ANX-008
7/16/97
Ocean Gate Subdivision
583.00
97-ANX-009
11/19/97
Lincoln Development Co. Property, just north of Ocean
30.21
Gate Subdivision
97-ANX-010
11/19/97
Brunswick Properties, north of River Ridge Subdivision
9.28
98-ANX-011
01/21/98
Alpha America, north side of US 17
5.60
98-ANX-012
3/17/98
Dell Carr Property, south side of US 17
15.02
98-ANX-013.; ;
3/17/98
J. Stocks Property, south side of US 17
113.23
98-ANX-014
3/17/98
J. Stocks, GTM, and B. Cameron Properties, west side
168.92
of NC 133 along Jackey's Creek
98-ANX-015
3/17/98
Mallory Creek Developers Property, NC 133
182.92
98-ANX-016
4/21/98
K.E. Austin Property in Lincoln Industrial Park
16.90
98-ANX-017.
7/21/98
Jackey's Creek and Creeks Edge Subdivisions
48.80
Total Acres Annexed
2,110.64
Source: Town of Belville.
As discussed in the 1994 Belville Land Use Plan, the town's land use patterns are unusual for an
eastern North Carolina municipality in that residential acreage comprises only 1.9% of the town's
total land area. Normally, residential land uses would occupy the majority of a community's land
area. Although the majority of the town's total land area is in commercial service, retail trade, vacant,
and governmental land uses, residential land uses will become increasingly widespread during the
planning period. As previously summarized in Table 3, the River Ridge and Ocean Gate Subdivisions
combined occupy approximately 699 acres. As these subdivisions and other recently annexed areas
develop, the percentage of the town's total land area developed for residential use will increase.
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Table 4 provides a summary of the 1994 and July, 1998, land use acreages for the town. It should
be noted that at the present time, approximately 94% of the 2,111 acres annexed since 1994 have
been included in the vacant category. The land uses are delineated on Map 2.
Table 4 (REVISED)
Town of Belville
1994/1998 Land Use Acreages
Single -Family Residential
Multi -Family Residential
Commercial
Semi -Public*
Vacant
Government*
Industrial
Right-of-way*
Water*
Totals
1994
1998**
Acreage
%
Acreage
%
23
5.7
46
1.8
1
0.3
1
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37
9.0
53
2.1
<1
0.1
20
0.8
22
5.4
2,019
80.2
129
31.8
109
4.3
N/A
0.0
25
1.0
25
6.1
75
3.0
169
41.6
169
6.7
406
100.0
2,517
100.0
* Non -tax (revenue) producing area.
* * Acreage estimates conducted 7/98
N/A - Not Applicable. There were no industrial land uses in Belville in 1994
Source: 1994 Land Use Plan Update and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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The preparation of this map was financed in part I `
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
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The Town of Belville's existing 1994 Land Use Plan included a list of the town's major land use
problems. Although a few of the land use problems have been addressed since 1994, the majority
remain significant issues. The following provides a revised list of the land use issues currently facing
Belville:
-- incompatible mixture of land uses;
-- a significant portion of the town's total housing stock is substandard mobile homes;
-- lack of housing related codes/ordinances;
-- excessive signage;
-- commercial development is primarily "strip" commercial in type;
the appearance/quality of commercial development is declining;
- several areas of the town adjacent to the Brunswick River, which have potential for
- development, are owned by the State of North Carolina;
construction and maintenance of an adequate storm drainage system as the town
develops; .
-- provision of water and sewer service to annexed areas.
While the Town of Belville has numerous land use problems, the town also has some distinct
advantages and qualities. They are summarized as follows:
-- Belville has the ability to adopt land use regulations and control development.
-- Belville is located at the intersection of two ma or traffic arteries N.C. 133 and U.S.
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17-74/76. These are the major traffic routes into northern Brunswick County.
- Approximately 2,019 acres of vacant land exist which can be developed to the town's
advantage with proper planning and land use control.
-- The town has a good system of roads which are maintained by the State of North
Carolina.
-- The town is served by a central potable water supply.
-- The town has good visibility of the Brunswick River and Eagle Island. This offers an
outstanding vista and attractive setting along the town's shoreline.
-- The town acquired ownership of a sewage treatment plant in 1993. However, there
was not a waste collection system.
' -- Since 1994 the town has increased from 406 acres to 2,517 acres, an increase in size
of 520%.
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New Section
9. Basinwide Water QualityManagement
The Water Quality Section of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM)
has initiated a basinwide approach to state water quality management. The overall goal of basinwide
management is to develop consistent and effective long range water quality management strategies
that protect the quality and intended use of North Carolina's surface waters while accommodating
population increases and economic growth.
Basinwide management is not a new regulatory program. Rather, it is a watershed -based
management approach which features basinwide permitting of discharges, integration of existing point
and nonpoint source regulatory programs, and preparation of basinwide water quality management
plans for each of the state's 17 river basins by 1998. Plans will be updated at five-year intervals.
The purpose of the basinwide management plan is to communicate to policymakers, the regulated
community, and the general public the state's rationale, approaches, and long-term strategies for each
basin. In general, this process involves the following five major phases of development:
-- Collecting pertinent water quality and related information,
-- Analyzing the information and targeting problem areas,
-- Development management strategies,
-- Circulating a draft plan for public review and comment, and
-- Finalizing the plan.
Eight of North Carolina's major river basins cross the coastal area: Lumber, Cape Fear, White Oak,
Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, Roanoke, Chowan, and Pasquotank. The Division of Water Quality has further
subdivided these basins into smaller "sub -basins" which are currently used as the foundation for their
basinwide water quality plans. Even smaller watersheds were recently delineated for the entire state
by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. These watersheds are referred to as "14-digit
hydrologic units" (because of the unique 14-digit code assigned to each watershed) or simply "small
watersheds. These small watersheds generally range in size from 5,OOO to 50,000 acres.
The Town of Belville is located in the Cape Fear River Basin. The Cape Fear basinwide management
plan was completed in 1995:
The long-range basinwide management goal is to provide a means of addressing the complex problem
of planning for reasonable economic growth while protecting and/or restoring the quality and
intended uses of the Cape Fear Basin's surface waters.
In striving towards the long-range goal stated above, the Division of Environmental Management's
highest priority near -term goals will be the following:
-- Identify and restore the most seriously impaired waters in the basin;
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-- Protect those waters known to be of the highest quality or supporting biological
communities of special importance;
-- Manage problem pollutants, particularly nutrients, biological oxygen demand, and
sediment and fecal coliform in order to correct existing water quality problems and
to ensure protection of those waters currently supporting their uses.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management has identified 16 sub -basins including
24 watersheds within the Cape Fear Basin. Each sub -basin and watershed has been assigned a
numerical code for the purpose of identification. The Town of Belville is located within sub -basin
03-16-17 and watershed 03030005040010. The major water quality issue in Belville is improvement
of the water quality in the Brunswick River.
Table 5 provides a summary of population and land within sub -basin 03-06-17. Belville occupies
0.8% of the sub -basin.
Table 5 (NEW)
Division of Water Quality Subbasin 03-06-17
Population (1970, 1980 and 1990) and Land Use Summaries
Land and Water Areas
Subbasin Population Population Density Total Land & Water Land
(No. Of Persons) (Persons/Sq. Mile) Water Area Area Area
1970 1980 1990 1970 1980 1990 Acres . Sq. Sq. Sq.
Miles Miles Miles
03-06-17 38,646 48,954 54,467 77 98 113 349,828 547 49 498
Source: North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
10. Current Plans, Policies, and Regulations
Land use related plans, ordinances, and codes relevant to the Town of Belville include the Brunswick
County Building Code, the 1994 Belville Land Use Plan, and the Town of Belville Zoning Ordinance
which was adopted in November, 1995. The Building Code applies to new construction and does
not affect existing structures. This lack of control has led to the development of many of the town's
existing land use problems. Presently, the town has limited administrative capability. Employees
include a full-time Town Clerk and a full-time Deputy Clerk (Sewer Administrator). The Town
Board consists of a mayor and four commissioners. The town contracts with Brunswick County for
building code enforcement. The 1994 land use plan is an update of the town's initial land use plan
prepared in 1989. It should be noted that the town is currently preparing a subdivision ordinance and
revisions to its zoning ordinance in conjunction with this land use plan addendum.
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11. Effectiveness of the 1994 Land Use Plan and Policies
The Town of Belville has been successful in implementing the 1994 Land Use Plan policies.
Specifically, the town has accomplished the following:
-- Pursued an aggressive annexation policy, having accomplished the annexation of
fourteen areas since 1994.
-- Established a riverfront park adj acent to the Brunswick River on property leased from
the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
-- Acquired ownership of a sewage treatment plant.
- Adopted a zoning ordinance.
All of these actions are important to Belville's long-term growth and stability. Most importantly,
Belville has taken significant steps towards solving its most serious problem, the lack of a central
sewage collection and treatment system.
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F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
Water Supply
Belville's central water supply is provided by the Leland Sanitary District. The Leland Sanitary
District operates under a j oint water supply plan which was approved by the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality on November 29, 1994. Joint participants include the towns of Caswell Beach,
Holden Beach, Long Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, Yaupon Beach, the Leland
Sanitary District, and Brunswick County Utilities. In April, 1994, the District served approximately
108 commercial and 1,195 residential customers. (Mobile home parks were counted as a single
customer.) Service was provided in Belville to 12 commercial and approximately 67 residential
customers. The system supplies an average 12.5 million gallons of water per month.
The District's water supply is purchased from Brunswick County which is furnished water by the
Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority. The Authority's water is obtained from an intake plant
located on the Cape Fear River above Lock No. 1 in Bladen County. From there, raw water is
pumped through a 48" trunk main out of Bladen County, through Columbus County, and into
Brunswick County, where it connects with the main water treatment plant in the northwest area of
the county. This 24 million gallon per day water treatment plant opened at Hoods Creek in 1989 with
an extensive additional network of trunk mains.
From this 24 MGD plant (capable of expansion to 48 MGD), trunk mains extend through the
northeastern portion of the county and provide a connecting point for the Leland Sanitary District
on Mount Misery Road. They then run via the Sunny Point Railroad right-of-way, then southwesterly
on U.S. 17 to connect into the system in Shallotte, and southerly to connect with the original plant
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on NC 211 in the Southport -Oak Island area. The original plant on NC 211 provides an additional
6 MGD to the total system's capacity.
In addition, the county adopted a Water Distribution Systems Policy regarding new developments
in 1984. As a result, over 100 subdivisions have installed and dedicated to the county, water
distribution systems to serve these new areas. Some 10,000 + lots in the county are currently served
by the Water System.
In July of 1993, the total median daily demand from all customers tied into the county system was
10 million gallons of a total system capacity of 30 million gallons. By 1997, median daily demand had
increased to 13.5 million gallons per day. This represents a 45% utilization. During the planning
period, problems with the capacity of the water supply are not anticipated.
The waters of the Cape Fear River above Lock No. 1 are classified as suitable for water supply by
tthe State of North Carolina. However, preserving the water quality of the Cape Fear River for the
future is a concern. According to the Cape Fear River Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan,
completed in October, 1996, the greatest water quality concern relating to the portion of the Cape
Fear River where the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority, obtains its water is a low
dissolved oxygen (DO) content.
Maintenance of dissolved oxygen is critical to the survival of aquatic life and to the general health of
surface waters. While there are relatively few streams in the Cape Fear River basin that are
experiencing significant impairment from low levels of dissolved oxygen, there are many miles of
streams, including the mainstem of the river, in which DO levels are precariously low and where
models predict that dissolved oxygen standards may be violated by new or expanding wastewater
treatment plants.
The daily average dissolved oxygen standard for most waters in the state, and in the Cape Fear basin,
is 5.0 mg/l. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and ammonia nitrogen (NH3) associated with
wastewater treatment plants are generally the types of oxygen -consuming wastes of greatest concern.
This is because the lowest concentrations of dissolved oxygen usually occur during summertime
conditions when temperature is high and streamflow is low. During these periods, point source
discharges have their greatest impact, while nonpoint source pollution input, which results from
rainfall events, is generally low. Therefore, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permits for wastewater facilities generally limit BOD and NH3 in point source discharge
effluents to control the effects of oxygen depletion in receiving waters.
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2. Sewage Disposal
In February, 1994, Belville assumed ownership of a 400,000 gallon per day (gpd) capacity sewage
treatment plant located on Chapel Road west of Belville. The plant was constructed in the early
1990's by the developers of a 2,500 acre residential development located southwest of Belville. The
developers agreed to build the plant and give it to the town if Belville would operate the plant and
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reserve approximately 370,000 gallons per day for the developer's property. In 1997, an application
was granted by the Division of Environmental Management which permitted the sewage treatment
plant for an additional 400,000 gpd. As a result, the town's sewage treatment plant is currently
permitted to treat up to 800,000 gpd. In addition, at the time this addendum was prepared, an
application was pending with DEM to increase capacity yet another 400,000 gpd.
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3. Solid Waste
Solid waste collection is provided through contract with Waste Industries, Inc. of Wilmington. A
total of 16 dumpsters (seven 8 cubic yard and nine 4 cubic yard) are located throughout the town.
The dumpsters are emptied once per week. Door-to-door collection is not provided. While
dumpsters are intended for residential usage, the town's businesses also utilize the dumpsters. The
town produces an average of 11.82 tons of solid waste per month, a decrease from the 1994 monthly
average of 17.97. The total annual cost for waste disposal is $7,800. In 1998, Brunswick County
will begin shipping its garbage to a Sampson County landfill. The Brunswick County landfill closed
January 1, 1998. Waste Industries, Inc., will be paid $32.95 per ton to haul the waste.
Table 6 provides Brunswick County solid waste tonnage data from FY92-93 to FY94-95.
Table 6 (NEW)
Brunswick County
Solid Waste Tonnage and Per Capita Disposal Rate, FY92-93 to FY94-95
County MSW Tons MSW Tons MSW Tons % Waste Reduction
Disposed FY92-93 Disposed FY93-94 Disposed FY94-95 FY94-95*
Brunswick 80,805.94 76,830.54 80,980.60 6.61%
(per capita) 1.48 1.35 1.38
*Waste reduction has been accomplished primarily through recycling.
Source: Division of Coastal Management.
Significant residential expansion of the town through annexation may require establishment of a door-
to-door collection system. The town does not expect to operate its own solid waste collection
program within the planning period.
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4. Transportation
Belville is exposed to high volumes of traffic. In 1996, U.S. 17-74/76 south of Belville had an
average daily traffic count (ADT) of 35,200 vehicles and N.C. 133 south of the U.S. 74/76
interchange had an ADT of 8,000 vehicles. These counts are expected to increase during the planning
period. The N.C. Department of Transportation forecast an ADT of 66,300 for U.S. 74/76 north of
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N.C. 133 interchange by the year 2010, an increase of 20,100 ADT, or 44% over 1994, and a 2010
ADT of 14,500 for N.C. 133 south of U.S. 74/76, an increase of 7,600, or 110% over 1994.
As development occurs along the N.C.133 corridor between Belville and Southport, it is anticipated
that congestion will increase. The town should monitor traffic increase during the planning period.
Belville is included in the Wilmington Area Thoroughfare Plan, approved October 4, 1996. The
current county thoroughfare plan does not recommend any improvements in Belville. However,
improvements to the regional highway system are recommended which would improve Belville's
access to areas north of the Cape Fear River, especially the U.S. 17 Wilmington Bypass.
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5. Schools
Belville is served by the Brunswick County School System. In 1994, there were approximately ten
1 school -age children residing within the town. The following schools provide service:
School Grades Enrollment* Design Capacity Capaci , Level
Lincoln Primary School PreK-2 617 744 17% under
Belville Elementary School 3-5 599 816 27% under
Leland Middle School 6-8 573 792 28% under
North Brunswick High School 9-12 586 760 23% under
* 12/97
r Source: Brunswick County Schools.
In the spring of 1995, a new K-5 grade level school opened in Belville on N.C.133 opposite the John
D. Long riverfront park. This facility has an enrollment capacity of 650 and supplements the Lincoln
Primary School.
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6. Recreation
Belville has secured control of 11 acres located adjacent to the Brunswick
Since 1994, the Town of Belv �
River which now includes the John D. Long Riverfront Park. This park was developed with
assistance from Brunswick County, the Town of Belville, the North Carolina Wildlife Commission,
and the Division of Coastal Management. The total cost of park improvements was $191,000. The
facility benefits the residents of both Belville and Northern Brunswick County. The following
summarizes the available facilities:
1
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Handicap Access
Restrooms
Showers
Parking
Spaces
Dune Crossover
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7. Other Facilities
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
0
No
Boardwalk
Gazebo
Picnic Table
Pier
Nature Trail
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
The only other facility actually under operation by the town in 1994 was the Belville Municipal
Building. This is a small office located in the old Belville ABC store building and is located on S.R.
1551. However, the building's foundation was damaged in 1996 during Hurricanes Bertha and Fran
and needs to be replaced. The town does not offer police, fire, or building inspection services. These
services are provided by Brunswick County. However, the town owns a 800,000 gpd sewage
treatment plant.
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G. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY
2. Water Resources
The adjacent waters of the Brunswick River do not serve as a water supply. However, the river
should be protected as a maj or scenic and recreational resource. The river's potential as an economic
resource should not be underestimated. In addition, Eagle Island lies across the river from Belville.
This is an environmentally significant area which should be protected as a natural, scenic and wildlife
preserve area.
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality assigns water quality classifications to all waters ofthe
State of North Carolina. The schedule of classifications is provided by 15 NCAC 213.0302 to .0317.
The classifications are based upon the existing or contemplated best usage of the various streams and
segments of streams within a basin, as determined through studies, evaluations, and comments
received at public hearings. The state classifies tidal salt waters as follows:
Class SA: shellfishing for market purposes and any other usage specified by the "SB"
and "SC" classification;
Class SB: primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "SC" classification;
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Class SC: fish and wildlife propagation, secondary recreation, and other uses requiring
waters of lower quality.
All waters within Belville's planning jurisdiction (Brunswick River) are classified as SC waters.
In addition, surface waters (streams, lakes, or estuaries) are rated as either fully supporting (S),
support -threatened (ST), partially supporting (PS), or nonsupporting (NS) by the Division of Water
Quality. The terms refer to whether the classified uses of the water (such as water supply, aquatic
life protection, and swimming) are being fully supported, partially supported, or are not supported.
For instance, saltwaters classified for commercial shellfish harvesting (SA) would be rated as fully
supporting if bacterial levels in the water were low enough to allow harvesting. However, if fecal
coliform bacteria levels were too high to allow shellfish to be harvested, but not too high to prevent
swimming, then the waters would be rated as partially supporting since they only support the
swimming. If the waters were impacted to the point that even swimming was disallowed, the waters
would be rated as nonsupporting. All waters in the Brunswick River are considered NS.
Primary nursery areas are those areas of the estuarine system where initial post -larval development
takes place. These areas are usually located in the uppermost sections of an estuarine system where
populations are uniformly very early juveniles. All waters of the Brunswick River within Belville's
planning jurisdiction are primary nursery areas.
Water depth within and adjacent to Belville is limited. There is no water area suited to open water
marina construction. Limited water surface and depth make the establishment of mooring fields
difficult, if not impossible. In order to enhance water access to the Brunswick River, the town
considers channel maintenance to be important to the town.
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3. Natural Hazard Areas
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) showing elevations and flood hazard areas have not been
prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Town of Belville.
However, detailed FIRMS have been prepared for Brunswick County (portions of which have been
recently annexed by Belville) and the areas surrounding Belville. The 100-year flood elevation in the
vicinity of Belville is ten feet above mean sea level. This elevation would place approximately
10-15% of Belville within the 100-year floodplain. Although most of that area is either vacant or
sparsely developed, portions of the Ocean Gate Subdivision, closest to Jackey's Creek, appear to be
located in the 100-year flood zone. At the present time, there is no development within Ocean Gate.
However, due to the high density in which this subdivision was subdivided, as development occurs,
flooding may become a serious issue. In addition to the areas along Jackey's Creek, portions of the
town located between NC 133 and the Brunswick River also appear to be located within the 100-year
flood zone. Map 3 provides the approximate location of 100-year flood zone areas for the portions
of Belville in which flood zone data is available.
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In 1986, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepared maps of coastal North Carolina which
delineated the flooding which may be expected to occur as a result of hurricanes. The maps were
prepared utilizing a computer base model named SLOSH, Sea Lake Overlaid Surge From Hurricanes.
The model plots hurricane related flooding which may result from a number of characteristics
including wind speed, wind direction, time, tide, etc. Map 4 indicates the areas of Belville which may
be affected by hurricane -generated storm surge.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a rating system based on hurricane intensity. Within each
category is a description of wind speed, storm surge, and estimated damages. Examples of each
category are noted.
Category One Hurricane: Winds 74-95 mph. Storm surge generally 4-5 feet above normal. No significant
damage to permanent structures. Damage limited to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some
damage to poorly constructed areas. Limited coastal road flooding and minor pier damage may occur.
Hurricanes Allison and Noel of 1995 were Category One hurricanes at peak intensity.
Category Two Hurricane: Winds 96-110 mph. Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing
material, door, and window damage to buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees. Some trees
blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-
lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Small craft in unprotected
anchorages break moorings. Hurricane Bertha of 1996 was a Category Two hurricane when it hit the North
ICarolina coast.
Category Three Hurricane: Winds 111-130 mph. Storm surge generally 9-12 feet above normal. Some
structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwal l failures. Foliage
blown off trees. Large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-
lying escape routes are covered by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Flooding
near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain lower than
5 feet above mean sea level may be flooded 8 miles inland. Evacuation of low-lying residences within several
blocks of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane Fran of 1996 was a Category Three hurricane.
Category Four Hurricane: Winds 131-155 mph. Storm surge generally 13-18 feet above normal. More
extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees,
and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and
windows. Low-lying escape routes may be covered by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival ofthe hurricane
center. Major damage to the lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 feet above sea
level may be flooded, requiring the massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles. Hurricanes
Opal and Hugo were Category Four hurricanes at peak intensity when they struck the Florida and South
Carolina coasts, respectively. Both storms eventually passed over the western part ofNorth Carolina. At this
time, wind speeds had dropped to tropical storm force winds.
Category Five Hurricane: Winds greater than 155 mph. Storm surge generally greater than 18 feet.
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small
utility buildings blown away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction ofmobile homes.
Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours
before the arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15
feet above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low
ground within 5-10 miles of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 was a Category Five
hurricane at peak intensity and is the strongest Atlantic tropical cyclone of record.
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4. Fragile Areas
re. 404 Wetlands
Several different types of wetlands can be found within the Town of Belville. According to
maps supplied by the Division of Coastal Management, these include: swamp forests, pocosins,
managed pinelands, wet pine flats, fresh water marshes, and hardwood flats. These wetland types are
defined as follows:
Freshwater Marsh. Herbaceous areas which are flooded for extended periods during the growing
season. Included in this are marshes within lacustrine systems, managed impoundments, some
Carolina Bays, and other non -tidal marshes (i.e. marshes which do not fall into the Salt/Brackish
Marsh category). Typical communities include species of sedges, millets, rushes, and grasses not
specified in the coastal wetland regulations. Also included is Arundinaria gigantea, Sagittaria spp.,
Pontederia spp., Peltandra spp., Polygonum spp., and Typha spp.
Pocosin. Palustrine scrub/shrub communities (i.e. non -Estuarine Scrub/Shrub) dominated by
evergreen shrubs, often mixed with pond or loblolly pines. Typically occur on saturated, acid, nutrient
poor, sandy or peaty soils usually removed from large streams and subject to periodic burning.
Swamp Forest. Riverine and non-riverine forested or scrub/shrub communities which are semi -
permanently flooded, including temporarily flooded depressional systems. Typical species include
ITaxodium spp., Nyssa spp., Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Acer rubrum and Carya aquatica.
Hardwood Flat. Poorly drained interstream flats not associated with rivers or estuaries. Seasonally
saturated by high water table or poor drainage. Species vary greatly but often include Liquidambar
styraciva and Acer rubrum.
Pine Flats. Palustrine, seasonally saturated pine communities on hydric soils that may become quite
dry for part of the year. Generally on flat or nearly flat interfluves. Usually dominated by Pinus
taeda. This category does not include managed pine systems.
Managed Pinelands. Seasonally saturated, managed pine forests (usually Pinus taeda) occurring on
hydric soils.
Generally, the wetlands within Belville are located along Jackey's Creek and along both sides
of NC 133. It should be noted that specific locations of wetlands must be made through on -site
analysis by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District.
9. Natural Resource Fragile Areas (New Section)
Natural Resource fragile areas are generally recognized to be of educational, scientific, or cultural
value because of the natural features of the particular site. Features in these areas serve to distinguish
them from the vast majority of the landscape.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-21 '

These areas include complex natural areas, areas that sustain remnant species, pocosins, wooded
swamps, prime wildlife habitats, or registered natural landmarks. The waters of the Brunswick River
in Belville and Eagle Island are considered a significant natural resource fragile area. Eagle Island
is a natural marsh area which serves as a wildlife habitat. The island supports one of the largest
populations of alligators in any North Carolina river.* The area also serves as a scenic point.
Protection could be extended to the area if the town were to establish an extraterritorial jurisdiction.
10. Other Fragile Areas (New Section)
There are no inlet hazard areas, complex natural areas, or any coastal geologic formations as defined
by 15A NCAC 7H located in Belville.
11. Historical and Archaeological Sites (New Section)
There is only one known archaeological or historic site located within or adjacent to Belville. During
an archaeological survey of the John D. Long Park site conducted in 1975, seven sites were
discovered. Only one of the sites was determined to warrant further archaeological investigation.
A survey conducted by the Office of State Archaeology found that the site had been extensively
cleared and graded, destroying the intact features. Any historically significant artifacts in the
Brunswick River are believed to have been destroyed as a result of heavy dredging during the `50s
and `60s.**
*Source: 1987 Brunswick County Land Use Plan.
**N.C. Division of Archives and History, Underwater Archaeology Branch.
Section I: Analysis of Existing Conditions I-22

SECTION II: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
II-1.
A. PROJECTED DEMAND FOR DEVELOPMENT
1. Permanent Population
a. Regional and County
Fifteen of the twentyNorth Carolina counties affected b the Coastal Area Management Act
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(LAMA) are expected to experience a net permanent population growth from 1995 to 2010. As
Table 7 indicates, the five counties with a negative population growth are Bertie, Hertford, Hyde,
Tyrrell, and Washington.
Table 7 (NEW)
Total Population and Percent Change for
CAMA Counties and State, 1995-2010
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Percent Change
County 1995
2000
2005
2010
'95 ' 10
Beaufort 43,330
44,428
44,962
45,447
4.9%
Bertie 20,638
20,815
20,620
20,400
-1.2%
Brunswick 60,739
69,996
77,315
84,761
39.5%
Camden 6,316
6,697
6,875
7,066
11.9%
Carteret 57,612
62,357
66,670
70,819
22.9%
Chowan 14,031
Craven- 85,816
14,466
90,047
14,793
94,155
15,213
97,615
8.4%
13.7%
Currituck 15,818
17,725
19,184
20,824
31.6%
Dare 25,758
29,342
32,713
36,494
41.7%
Gates 9,798
10,129
10,414
10,789
10.1 %
Hertford 22,468
22,260
21,939
21,640
-3.7%
Hyde 5,211
4,915
4,781
4,601
-11.7%
New Hanover 139,577
156,748
168,288
180,321
29.2%
Onslow 147,912
157,050
170,420
182,449
23.3%
Pamlico 11,869
12,330
12,593
12,879
8.5%
Pasquotank 33,290
34,904
36,253
37,779
13.5%
Pender 34,671
39,894
44,131
48,441
39.7%
Perquimans 10,650
10,952
11,112
11,358
6.6%
Tyrrell 3,812
3,690
3,564
3,478
-8.8%
Washington 13,766
13,391
12,973
12,479
-9.3%
Total CAMA Counties 763,082
822,136
873,755
924,853
21.2%
State of North Carolina 7,194,238
7,733,097
8,138,759
8,561,949
19.0%
Source: Office of State Planning.
Section II: Projected Land Development Analysis
i

Through the year 2010, Brunswick County is expected to remain the fourth largest CAMA
county. In addition, between 1995-2010, Brunswick County's population is expected to grow 39.5%,
making it the third fastest growing CAMA county. Table 7 indicates that during the fifteen -year
period, the total CAMA counties are expected to grow at a rate (21.2%) faster than that of the state
as a whole (19.0%).
In conformance with the Coastal Area Management Act planning guidelines, population
projections for the municipalities within Brunswick County have been prepared through 2010.
However, the reader is cautioned that the CAMA five-year planning period extends through 2003.
The population projections are provided in Table 8. It is emphasized that the municipal forecasts do
not take into consideration annexations which may occur. As a result, the population of some
municipalities may prove to be above the figures which are forecast.
The overall county population is expected to increase from 60,739 in 1995 to 84,761 in 2010.
Municipal population projections for Brunswick County have been formulated based on the Office
of State Planning's county -wide projections, the proportion of the county's population residing in
incorporated areas in 1995, and municipal growth rates experienced between 1990 and 1995.
However, because of annexations and the development of residential subdivisions, it is anticipated
that Belville's population will significantly exceed the forecast provided in Table 8 for 2010.
Table 8 (REVISED)
Town of Belville and Brunswick County
Population Forecasts
Year Round Population
Municipality or Area 1995 2000 2005 2010
Bald Head Island 87 96 103 110
Belville 93 119 140 161
2,294 2,545 2,801
Boiling Spring Lakes 1,976 _
Bolivia 251 273 291 309
Calabash 1,364 1,514- 1,633 1,754
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Caswell Beach 209 242 268 295
Holden Beach 782 934 1,055 1,177
Leland 2,050 2,293 2,485 2,680
Long Beach 4,674 5,511 6,173 6,846
Navassa 492 538 574 611
Northwest 727 840 930 1,021
Ocean Isle Beach 664 802 910 1,021
292 312 331
Sandy Creek 268
Shallotte 1,123 1,172 1,210 1,250
Southport 2,540 2,707 2,839 2,973
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Section II: Projected Land Development Analysis II-2 '

ITable 8 (continued)
Year Round Population
Municipality or Area 1995 2000 2005 2010
Sunset Beach 778 1,234 1,594 1,960
Varnamtown 465 525 572 619
Yaupon Beach 850 963 1,053 1,144
Total Municipalities 18,666 22,349 24,686 27,063
Total Unincorporated Areas 42,073 47,647 52,629 57,698
Total Brunswick County 60,739 69,996 77,315 84,761
' Source: Office of State Planning and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
*Belville town officials have estimated the town's population as of December, 1997, to be approximately 140.
The Olde Towne residential subdivision, located immediately south of Belville, contains
' approximately 450 residents. This estimate is based on the 1990 Brunswick County average
household size and a windshield count of dwelling units by the Olde Towne Property Owners
Association. Such an annexation would propel Belville to the tenth largest Brunswick County
municipality. An increase of this magnitude would represent a 421 % growth rate and place an
entirely new level of demands on Belville for the provision of services. All annexation actions of large
residential areas should be preceded by a detailed annexation study which carefully assesses the
demand for services and the means and cost of service delivery.
Seasonal population will have a significant impact on population growth in Brunswick
County, especially in the beach communities. The seasonal population growth will not have an impact
on Belville's population. However, the seasonal population will increase transient traffic traveling
through Belville on N.C. 133 to reach the beach communities. This traffic will stimulate strip
commercialization if proper land use controls are not imposed.
' Detailed economic forecasts are not available for Belville. Forecasts for Brunswick County
may be relied upon to provide a general indication of the economic activity which may be expected.
Table 9 provides some selected demographic and economic data for the United States, Southeastern
' United States, and Brunswick County through the year 2015.
Table 9
1 Selected Demographic and Economic Data to 2015
United States, Southeast Region and Brunswick. County
Brunswick County
Total Population Average Annual Rate of Growth Total Employment Average Annual Rate of Growth
1970-1990: 3.76% 1990-2015: 1.720/. 1970-1990:4.54% 1990-2015: 1.50%
Manufacturing Employment as Percent of Total Over 65 Population as Percent of Total Population
1970: 20.7% 1990: 12.9% 2015: 9.5% 1970: 8.4% 1990: 14.6% 2015: 23.3%
Section II: Projected Land Development Analysis II-3 ,

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Table 9 (continued)
Brunswick County
Service Sector Employment as Percent of Total
1970: 8.6% 1990: 14.7% 2015: 14.1 %
Southeast United States
Total Population Average Annual Rate of Growth
Total Employment Average Annual Rate of Growth
1970-1990: 1.51% 1990-2015: 1.16%
1970-1990: 2.67% 1990-2015: 0.97%
Manufacturing Employment as Percent of Total
Over 65 Population as Percent of Total Population
1970: 21.0% 1990: 14.9% 2015: 13.9%
1970: 9.9% 1990: 13.3% 2015: 15.7%
Service Sector Employment as Percent of Total
1970: 17.8% 1990: 24.8% 2015: 27.5%
United States
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Total Population Average Annual Rate of Growth
Total Employment Average Annual Rate of Growth
1970-1990: 1.01% 1990-2015: 0.90%
1970-1990: 2.18% 1990-2015: 0.80%
Manufacturing Employment as Percent of Total
Over 65 Population as Percent of Total Population
1970: 21.9% 1990: 14.2% 2015: 12.8%
1970: 9.8% 1990: 12.5% 2015: 14.3%
Service Sector Employment as Percent of Total
1970: 18.5% 1990: 27.7% 2015: 31.3%
Source: Woods and Poole Economics, Inc.
Brunswick County will rank above both the nation and the region in annual rate of population
growth. The county's year 2015 percentage of population over 65 will be significantly higher than
that of both the nation and the region. This reflects the increasing significance of the area as a
retirement center. The county's average annual rate of growth for employment will rank ahead of
both the nation and the region. However, the county will lag behind the nation and the region in both
manufacturing as a percent of total employment and service sector employment as a percent of total
employment. While the county will lag behind the nation and the region in several employment
categories, overall employment growth will be strong.
While the Brunswick County economy is not expected to have rapid growth, moderate long-
term growth is expected. The growth should support slow but steady revitalization of Belville's
commercial land uses.
2. Future Land Needs
The demographic and economic trends forecast for Belville and Brunswick County should support
commercial growth and redevelopment within Belville. Significant undeveloped or under utilized land
exists which may be converted to productive residential and commercial uses. It is anticipated that
commercial development will be service oriented and largely cater to transient non-resident traffic.
Section II: Projected Land Development Analysis II-4 1

Residential development currently occupies just under two percent of the town's total land area.
However, this percentage is expected to increase as recently annexed vacant land is developed for
residential use. In addition, the annexation of Olde Towne, which could possibly occur during the
planning period, would considerably raise the percentage of the town's total land area developed for
residential use.
Based on the population projection included in Table 8 (page II-2), between the years 1995 and 2010,
approximately 29 (this estimate is based on a projected 2.32 persons per household) new housing
units will need to be constructed to accommodate population growth. As a result, approximately 15
acres may be developed to accommodate the 29 new housing units during the 15-year period.
However, the reader should be cautioned that due to significant annexation activity, the Town of
Belville expects its population in the year 2010 to be much higher than the 161 persons shown in
Table 8. (This position is supported by the fact that in December,1997, town officials estimated the
town's population at approximately 150 persons.) However, with approximately 2,019 acres of
vacant land available for development, there will be more than enough vacant land to accommodate
residential growth, at any rate, during the planning period.
II-3
3. Community Facilities Needs
The provision of water and sewer service to annexed areas will be the primary facilities need facing
the Town of Belville. State and/or federal funding is crucial to the town's ability to maintain and
expand these systems.
Other community facilities needs/concerns include:
-- . Continued operation of the Belville ABC store.
-- Construction of an adequate storm drainage system as the town develops.
-- Expansion of town facilities and services as areas are annexed, including an increase
in the sewage treatment plants capacity.
-- Replacement of the municipal building.
-- Establishment of a police department.
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The town will continue to rely on the Leland Sanitary District for its water supply. The system is
expected to be adequate to serve the town's needs. Graphs 1 and 2 provide the water supply and
demand forecasts for the Brunswick County and Leland Sanitary District, respectively. The water
supply received by the Leland Sanitary District from the Brunswick County Water System is
unlimited.
Section II: Projected Land Development Analysis II-5 '

4. Water Oualily Management (NEW SECTION)
The primary water quality management issue facing Belville is the improvement of water quality
within the Brunswick River. This is both a local and regional issue. Poor water quality has an
adverse impact on the environment, recreational usage, and the town's economy. The town will
consider the following:
-- Adoption of a stormwater control ordinance.
-- Adoption of a subdivision ordinance (the town is currently preparing a subdivision
ordinance which should be in effect prior to state certification of this Addendum).
-- Steps to minimize areas of impervious paving.
-- Allowing strip paving (strip paving - paving without curbs and gutters).
5. Redevelopment Issues
There are two primary redevelopment issues facing the town. First, deteriorating commercial and
residential structures should be renovated or removed. This includes the removal of dilapidated
mobile homes. The second issue is that of reconstruction following a major storm. Such a storm
would damage buildings, signs, overhead utilities, and street lighting. A particular concern should
be damage to mobile homes. In 1997, mobile homes comprised approximately 21 percent of the
town's total housing stock. A category three or stronger storm would most likely destroy or
substantially damage the majority of the town's mobile home housing stock. Regulations governing
where and how mobile homes may be located are currently being examined subsequent with the
town's 1998 Zoning Ordinance update.
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SECTION III: TOWN OF BELVILLE LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
III-1.
The Town of Belville's existing 1994 Land Use Plan included a land classification system and map
which consisted of only the "developed" and "conservation" land classifications. Although this may
have been appropriate in 1994, it no longer is today, due to the numerous annexations that have
occurred.
Map 5, Land Classification, has been revised to include not only annexed areas but also the urban
transition and limited transition land classifications in addition to the developed and conservation land
classifications included in the 1994 plan. These areas are defined below.
Urban Transition (UT) - Areas included in the urban transition classification are presently being
developed for urban purposes, or will be developed in the next five to ten years. These areas will
eventually require complete urban services. The urban transition areas include mixed land uses such
as residential (single- and multi -family), commercial, institutional, industrial, industrial parks,
transportation, and other uses approaching high to moderate densities. Specific uses will be governed
by the Town of Belville zoning ordinance. The urban transition category is primarily found between
Old U.S. 17 and U.S. 17, 74, and 76 and in the River Ridge Subdivision.
' Limited Transition (LT) - Areas included in the limited transition classification are areas which will
experience increasing development during the next five to ten years. Some municipal type services
will be required. The limited transition classification is intended for predominantly residential uses.
However, some scattered commercial, health care, and industrial development may occur. Clustering
or development associated with planned unit developments may be appropriate. Specific uses will
be governed by the Belville zoning ordinance. Rezonings may occur during the planning period which
' may result in scattered non-residential uses. Generally, limited transition areas are located in the
northwest portion of Belville.
See pages III-1 and III-2 of Belville's 1994 Land Use Plan for definitions of developed and
conservation areas.
ISection III: Town of Belville Land Classification System III-1

' The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
j Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
j by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
I amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Town of Belville
Land Classification
MAP 5
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Limited Transition
Urban Transition
------- Town Limit
Conservation:
All land areas which are not Developed, Urban Transition or
Limited Transition are classified as conservation. Because of
the map scale, the Conservation areas cannot be accurately
mapped. Precise locations be determined in the field.
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SECTION IV: BELVILLE POLICY STATEMENTS
This section of the plan provides policies which will address growth management and protection of
Belville's environment. The policies are based on the objectives ofthe citizens ofBelville and satisfy
the objectives of the Coastal Resources Commission.
As a minimum, the Coastal Resources Commission requires the town's and all local governments'
policies to address the following areas of concern:
-- Resource Protection
-- Resource Production and Management
-- Economic and Community Development
' -- Continuing Public Participation
-- Storm Hazard Mitigation
It is emphasized that the policy statements are extremely important and have a day-to-day impact on
individual citizens within Belville's planning jurisdiction. Areas in which the statements have an
' impact include:
-- CAMA minor and major permitting as required by N.C.G.S 113A-118 prior to
undertaking any development in any area of environmental concern._
-- Establishment of local planning policy.
' -- Review of proposed projects requiring state or federal assistance or approval to
determine consistency with local policies.
' IV-1.
Based on the analysis of existing conditions and trends, and discussion with the town's Board of
Commissioners, the policies outlined in the following section have been formulated to provide a guide
for advising and regulating development of available land resources in Belville throughout the current
planning period, i.e., 2000. Alternative polices which were considered, but not adopted, are provided
in Appendix I.
The following provides a Vision Statement for the Town of Belville:
Belville Vision Statement (New Section)
The Town of Belville desires to expand its population, area, and tax base. Annexation will be
pursued to aid in accomplishing this. As the town expands, it will endeavor to extend its sewer
system to serve all properties. Redevelopment of the town's commercial and residential areas will be
1 Section IV: Belville Policy Statements IV-1

encouraged and supported. Both commercial and industrial development is needed to provide
services and employment opportunities.
IV-1.
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
Community Attitude Toward Resource Protection (NEW SECTION)
The Town of Belville will primarily rely on the CAMA permitting process and 15A NCAC 7H to
provide resource protection. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide some protection of 404
wetland areas through its permitting program. However, the town understands that this may result
in the net loss of some wetland areas. While Eagle Island is not located within the town's planning
jurisdiction, the town desires to have the island remain primarily undeveloped. Belville will support
actions to improve water quality within the Brunswick River. The town supports limiting the size of
marinas and drystack storage facilities. In addition, the town opposes the construction of upland
marinas.
IV-5.
Moorings and MooringFields ields (NEW SECTION)
Because of shallow water depth, the development of moorings and mooring fields within the
Brunswick River has not been an issue. Therefore, a policy is not needed. However, if any areas
within Belville's planning jurisdiction are dredged or found to have sufficient water depth for
moorings or mooring fields, the town will amend its land use plan to include a policy.
IV-5.
Water Oualily Management (NEW SECTION)
The Town of Belville supports the North Carolina Division of Water Quality Management goals for
water quality as stated on page I-10 of this addendum. Specifically, the town will consider the
following:
-- Adoption of a stormwater control ordinance.
-- Steps to minimize areas of impervious paving.
-- Allowing strip paving.
IV-6.
Community Attitude Toward Resource Production and Management Policies (NEW SECTION)
The Town of Belville will support resource production and management which is consistent with 15A
NCAC 7H, local ordinances, and the policies contained in this plan. Belville will support residential,
commercial, and industrial development. However, the town considers conservation areas to be
valuable recreational resources and an important economic asset.
Section IV: Belville Policy Statements IV-2 I

' IV-8.
Community Attitude Toward Economic and Community Development (NEW SECTION)
' The Town of Belville encourages rapid economic and community development to include
commercial, industrial, and residential land uses. Belville will rely on its zoning ordinance to regulate
' the location of these uses. In keeping with the town's annexation policy, sewer service will be
extended to all annexed areas.
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IV-10.
Commitment to State and Federal Programs
The Town of Belville is receptive to State and Federal programs, particularly those which provide
improvements to the town. The town will continue to support fully such programs, especially the
following: North Carolina Department of Transportation road and bridge improvement programs,
the CAMA planning process and permitting programs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulatory
and permitting efforts, the North Carolina Shoreline Access Grant program, dredging and channel
maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, federal and state projects which provide efficient
and safe boat access for commercial and sport fishing, programs for housing rehabilitation,
community development block grants, housing for low to moderate income citizens, and grants for
water and sewer construction. The town will attempt to identify and support those programs which
' are consistent with its stated policies and notify the state and federal officials of any areas of land use
policy incompatibility.
' Assistance in Interstate Waterways (NEW POLICY)
' The Town of Belville is not directly impacted by the interstate waterway (Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway). However, the town supports continued maintenance of all interstate waterways by
appropriate state and federal agencies.
IV-12.
D. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES
Belville recognizes that an important element in developing and implementing any local policies or
plans regarding the use of land in the town is involvement of the town's citizenry. From the initial
stages of development of this CAMA Land Use Plan, Belville has sought to provide open
opportunities for citizen input. A "Public Participation Plan" was developed for the plan process,
outlining the methodology for citizen involvement. The plan is attached as Appendix II.
' A public information meeting was conducted at the outset of the project on December 2, 1997.
Throughout the plan development process, the Board of Commissioners was actively involved. A
series of meetings, or "working sessions," were held. All of these meetings were open to the public.
Specifically, work sessions and/or meetings were held on the following dates: December 2, 1997;
January 20,1998; February 3,1998; and February 17,1998. The Board of Commissioners conducted
' a public information meeting for review of and comment on the plan on March 17, 1998.
Section IV: Belville Policy Statements IV-3

The preliminary plan was submitted to the Division of Coastal Management for comment on March
25,1998. Following receipt of DCM comments, the plan was amended, and a formal public hearing
on the final document was conducted on October 20, 1998. A notice of the public meeting was
published in the Wilmington Star News thirty days prior to the hearing. The plan was approved by
the Board of Commissioners on October 20,1998, and submitted to the CRC for certification. The
plan was certified on November 20, 1998.
Citizen input will continue to be solicited by the Board of Commissioners through advertised and
adequately publicized public meetings held to discuss special land use issues, and to keep citizens
informed.
Section IV: Belville Policy Statements IV-4 I

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APPENDIX I
POLICIES CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED
IV-1.
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
IV-5.
Moorings and Mooring Fields (NEW SECTION)
-- The Town of Belville opposes the establishment of moorings or mooring fields within its
jurisdiction and will consider the adoption of a local ordinance to regulate them.
-- The Town of Belville supports the development of moorings and mooring fields and will
support preparation of a water use plan as a prerequisite to state certification of mooring field
areas.
IV-5.
Water Quality Management (NEW SECTION)
-- Adoption of a subdivision ordinance.
Appendix I: Policies Considered But Not Adopted 1 1

IAPPENDIX II
' TOWN OF BELVILLE
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
' PREPARATION OF LAND USE PLAN ADDENDUM
FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
The Town of Belville has received a FY97-98 Coastal Area Management Act grant for the
update of its existing Land Use Plan. Adequate citizen participation in the development of the
Plan is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens of
Belville. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by
the town.
The Board of Commissioners will work with the town's planning consultant to ensure that the
final product will survey existing land use, identify policies, recommend strategies/actions, and
identify Areas of Environmental Concern. The project will establish clear policies consistent
with 15A NCAC 7H to deal with existing and developing land use issues. Detailed attention will
Sbe devoted to revised estuarine shoreline policies and inclusion of areas annexed since the last
plan update. This update will be an addendum to the 1996 land use plan. The plan will focus
on issues expected to occur during the planning period, including infrastructure needs, housing
' needs, transportation planning, and environmental concerns. A completely new land
classification map will be provided. Specifically, the planning consultant and the Board of
' Commissioners will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of the following:
-- Establishment of policies to deal with existing and anticipated land use issues.
Preparation of a land classification map.
Preparation of hurricane mitigation and post -disaster recovery plans and policies.
-- Assessment of opportunities for participation in state and federal programs.
' -- An updated Land Use Plan based on an effective citizen participation process.
The following schedule will be utilized:
1. October, 1997 -- begin identification of existing land use problems, develop
socioeconomic base data, and review community facilities needs.
2. October 28, 1997 -- The . Board of Commissioners will conduct a public information
meeting and adopt the Citizen Participation Plan. The meeting will be advertised in a
' local newspaper. The town will specifically discuss the policy statements contained in
the 1993 Town of Belville Land Use Plan. The significance of the policy statements to
the CAMA land use planning process shall be described. The process by which the
t Town of Belville will solicit the views of a wide cross-section of citizens in the
development of the updated policy statements will be explained.
3. November, 1997 - Initial meeting with the Board of Commissioners to review the process
for the Land Use Plan Update and distribute sections of the addendum that have been
drafted.

4. November, 1997 / February, 1998 -- Continue preparation of a draft Land Use Plan and
conduct meetings with the Belville Board of Commissioners.
5. March, 1998 -- Present complete draft sections of the addendum and preliminary policy
statements to the Belville Board of Commissioners.
6. May, 1998 -- Review draft Land Use Plan Addendum with Board of Commissioners,
conduct a public information meeting for review of the proposed addendum, and submit
draft of completed Land Use Plan Addendum to the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management staff for review and comment.
7. Following receipt of Division of Coastal Management comments (estimate August, 1998)
-- Present proposed Land Use Plan Addendum to Board of Commissioners for adoption,
and conduct a formal public hearing.
All meetings of the Town of Belville Board of Commissioners at which the Land Use Plan
Addendum will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper in a non -legal ad section.
In addition, public service announcements will be mailed to local radio stations and posted at the
Town Hall. All meetings will be open to the public. The town will encourage and consider all
economic, social, ethnic, and cultural viewpoints. No major non-English speaking groups are
known to exist in Belville.
10/28/97
LANDUSETMBELVILLE