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TOWN OF BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA
1993 LAND USE PLAN
Adopted by the Burgaw Board of Commissioners: November 9, 1993
Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: November 19, 1993
Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Wilmington, North Carolina
The preparation of this map 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.

TOWN OF BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA
1993 LAND USE PLAN
Adopted by the Burgaw Board of Commissioners: November 99 1993
Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: November 19, 1993
Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
Wilmington, North Carolina
The preparation of this map 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.

TOWN OF BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA
1993 LAND USE PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A.
ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE
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B.
POPULATION AND HOUSING
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1. Population
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2. Housing Characteristics
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3. Summary
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C.
ECONOMY
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D.
EXISTING LAND USE
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1. 1987 Land Use Plan Analysis
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2. 1992 General Land Use Patterns
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3. Residential
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4. Industrial
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5. Commercial
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6. Recreational
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7. GovemmenvInstitutional
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8. Vacant/Agricultural/Forest Land
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9. Annexation
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10. Significant Land Compatibility Problems
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11. Problems from Unplanned Development
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12. Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience
Major Land Use Changes
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13. Land Use Summary
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14. Existing Ordinances and Land Use Controls
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15. Effectiveness of the 1987 Land Use Plan and Policies
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E.
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
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1. Water Supply
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2. Sewage Disposal
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3. Drainage
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4. Solid Waste Disposal
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5. Police
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6. Fire Protection
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7.
Administration
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8.
Transportation
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9.
Emergency Rescue
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10.
Electrical Distribution
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11.
Telephone Service
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12.
Cable Television
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13.
Schools
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14.
Recreation
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15.
Health Services
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F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY
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1.
Topography/Geology
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2.
Flood Hazard Areas
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3.
Soils
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4.
Manmade Hazards/Restrictions
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5.
Fragile Areas
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a) 404 Wetlands
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b) Slopes in Excess of 12%
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c) Excessive Erosion Areas
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d) Historic and Archaeological Sites
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6.
Areas of Resource Potential
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a) Agricultural and Forestlands
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b) Public Parks
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SECTION II: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
A. PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
1.
General Discussion
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2.
Year -Round Population Projections
II-1
3.
Population Projections by Age, Race, Sex
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4.
Housing Trends
II-2
5.
Public Land Use
II-3
6.
Commercial Land Use
II-3
7.
Industrial Land Use
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8.
Transportation
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9.
Annexation
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10.
Areas Likely to Experience Major Land Use Changes
II-7
11.
Summary
II-7
B. PROJECTED PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDS/AVAILABILITY
II-8
C. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES
II-9
D. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
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1 SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM III-1
' SECTION IV: POLICY STATEMENTS
A. INTRODUCTION IV-1
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION IV-2
C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES IV-4
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICES IV-5
E. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES IV-9
F. STORM MITIGATION, AND POST -DISASTER
' RECOVERY AND EVACUATION PLANS IV-10
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Summary of Policies, 1987 Land Use Plan Update
Appendix 2: Table of Permitted Uses, Burgaw Zoning Ordinance
Appendix 3: Citizen Participation Plan
Appendix 4: Policies Considered But Not Adopted
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Town of Burgaw, Population 1950-1990
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Table 2:
Total Population - 1980, 1990
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Town of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina
Table 3:
Town of Burgaw, 1990 Population by Age, Race, and Sex
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Table 4:
Town of Burgaw, Age by Sex - 1960, 1970, 1980
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Table 5:
Town of Burgaw, Racial Composition
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Table 6:
Town of Burgaw, 1990 Educational Attainment by Race and
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Hispanic Origin
Table 7:
Town of Burgaw, Housing Tenure and Vacancy - 1980, 1990
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Table 8:
Town of Burgaw, Year Structure Built by Tenure - 1990
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Table 9:
Town of Burgaw, Units in Structure by Tenure - 1990
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Table 10:
Town of Burgaw, Housing Values - 1990
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Table 11:
Town of Burgaw, Gross Rent - 1990 and Over - 1990
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Table 12:
Town of Burgaw, Housing Conditions
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Table 13:
Town of Burgaw, Household, Family and Nonfamily Income in
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1989
Table 14:
Town of Burgaw, Poverty Status in 1989 by Race and Hispanic
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Origin by Age
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Table 15:
Town of Burgaw, Employed Persons (16 Years Old and Over) by
Industry
Table 16:
Town of Burgaw, Estimated Land Use Acreage
Table 17:
Town of Burgaw, Soil Series Characteristics
Table 18:
Population Growth and Average Annual Growth Rate, Town of
Burgaw and Pender County, 1980-2003
Table 19:
Town of Burgaw, Average Daily Traffic
Years 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1992
LIST OF MAPS
Map 1: Areas Containing Concentrations of Substandard Housing
Map 2: Existing Land Use
Map 3: Soils
Map 4: Flood Hazard
Map 5: Average Daily Traffic Coordinates
Map 6: Land Classification
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SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

ISECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
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A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE
This 1993 Land Use Plan Update for the Town of Burgaw is prepared in accordance with
requirements of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Specifically, this
document complies with Subchapter 7B, "Land Use Planning Guidelines," of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, as amended, November 1, 1989.
This land use plan should serve to guide the development of Burgaw by addressing issues and
adopting policies that pertain to the Town's existing and projected needs. Specifically, this land
use plan provides the following:
1) an analysis of existing conditions;
2) a projected land development analysis;
3) a summary of public interests and participation;
4) a land classification system;
5) a detailed section on policy statements; and
6) an explanation of the relationship of the policies to the land classifications.
The Burgaw land use plan update contains a summary of data collection and analysis, an existing
land use map, a policy discussion, and a land classification map. The policy section of the plan
is the most important part of the document. State and federal agencies will use the local land
use policies in making project consistency, funding, and permit decisions. However, there are
no state -defined Areas of Environmental Concern located within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction.
Those areas as defined by 15 NCAC 7H include: coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, public trust
areas, estuarine shorelines, ocean hazard areas, public water supplies, and natural and cultural
resource areas. The 7B guidelines require that the following issues must be addressed in the
plan:
1) Resource Protection
2) Resource Production and Management
3) Economic and Community Development
4) Continuing Public Participation
5) Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery and Evacuation Plans
Listed below are some of the sources and documents utilized during preparation of this Land Use
Plan:
-- Pender County 1987 Land Use Plan Update
-- Town of Burgaw 1987 Land Use Plan Update
-- USDA, Soil Conservation Service, Pender County
-- NCDOT, Planning and Policies Section
-- Town of Burgaw Staff
-- Pender County Schools
-- North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management
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-- North Carolina Division of Archives and History
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-- Town of Burgaw Zoning Ordinance
-- Town of Burgaw Subdivision Ordinance
-- North Carolina Division of Community Assistance
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-- North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
-- North Carolina Department of Economic and Community Development
-- Town of Burgaw Municipal Code
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These sources were supplemented by "windshield" surveys conducted in November, 1992, to I
obtain data on existing land use patterns and housing conditions.
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B. POPULATION AND HOUSING
1. Population
The Town of Burgaw has experienced substantial population growth since 1980. During
the 80's the total population increased by 20.8%, from 1,738 to 2,099. Over the 1980's the North
Carolina population grew by 9.7% while the Pender County population increased by 29.6%.
Table 1 provides a summary of Burgaw's growth while Table 2 provides a comparison of the
Burgaw, Pender County, and State of North Carolina populations.
Table 1
Town of Burgaw
Population 1950-1990
Year Population Numeric Change % Change
1950 1 1,613 -- --
1960 1 1,750 +137 + 8.5%
1970 1 1,744 - 6 - 0.3%
1980 1 1,738 - 6 - 0.3%
1990, 2,099 +361 +20.8%
Source: 1 1990 United States Census.
'N.C. Office of State Planning.
Table 2
Total Population - 1980, 1990
' Town of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina
Numeric % Change
1980 1990 Change
Town of Burgaw 1,738 2,099 + 361 20.8%
Pender County 22,262 28,855 + 6,593 29.6%
North Carolina 6,040,592 6,628,637 +588,045 9.7%
Source: 1980 and 1990 United States Census.
Burgaw suffered some minor population decline during the 60's and 70's. However, the
strong population growth which occurred during the 80's has compensated for the population
decline. This growth has been contrary to the trend of population decline which has occurred
in many small eastern North Carolina towns. It is believed that the opening of I-40 in June,
1990, has served as a primary catalyst for population growth. The town is far more accessible
to the southeastern North Carolina region and some in -migration has occurred because of families
' residing in Burgaw and working elsewhere. In addition, industrial development within Burgaw
and its extraterritorial jurisdiction has stimulated some population growth.
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The average Burgaw household size in 1990 was 2.91. This was well above the state
average household size of 2.63 and the Pender County household size of 2.6. Table 3 provides
the 1990 Burgaw population by age, race, and sex. Over 27 percent of the 1990 population was
in the primary child-bearing age range of 18 to 34. In 1980, only approximately 14% of the
town's population was in the primary child-bearing age group. Thus, it appears that during the
80's, Burgaw's population in the young adult and middle-aged groups increased and average
family size increased, accounting for some of the population growth. However, median age of
the town's total population was 40.7. This was well above. that of the state, 27.8, and that of
Pender County which is 38.6.
Table 3
Town of Burgaw
1990 Population by Age, Race, and Sex
------------- Total Persons ------------- ------------ White ------------- ------------ Black
% of
Total
Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
Total
04
93
5.2
44
49
48
20
28
42
5-17
306
16.8
163
143
179
90
89
125
18-24
112
6.2
69
43
57
34
23
55
25-34
242
13.4
141
102
138
72
66
97
35-39
135
7.5
65
70
92
45
47
37
40-44
106
5.9
56
50
74
43
31
32
45-64
346
19.2
159
187
215
99
116
128
65+
467
25.8
128
339
343
97
246
124
Total
1,807
824
983
1,146
500
646
640
Median*
40.7
34.8
49.7
44.0
38.8
52.4
35.1
*Derived from grouped data; may not agree with publications.
Source: Preliminary 1990 U.S. Census Data.
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Male
23
73
35
63
16
13
57
31
311
28.5
Female
19
52
20
34
21
19
71
93
329
44.9
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For the purpose of general comparison, Table 4 provides age and sex data which was
included in the 1987 Burgaw Land Use Plan.
Table 4
Town of Burgaw - Age by Sex - 1960, 1970, 1980
--------1960--------------1970------------------- 1980----------
Age in
Years
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Under 5
83
77
63
81
47
38
5-14
165
188
173
167
104
137
15-24
131
116
148
137
128
129
25-34
112
99
102
81
94
ill
35-44
123
128
120
96
79
90
45-54
104
114
97
120
58
87
55-64
64
69
76
102
108
121
65 & Over
70
107
72
109
84
171
All Ages
852
898
851
893
702
884
Source: 1987 Town of Burgaw Land Use Plan.
Table 5 provides a summary of the racial composition of Burgaw's population.
Year
1960
1970
1980
1990
Male
414
500
Table 5
Town of Burgaw
Racial Composition
--- White -----------------
Female Total M
-- 950 (54%)
968 (55%)
522 936 (59%)
646 1146 (64%)
----------- Non -White ---------
Male Female Total %
-- -- 800 (46%)
776 (45%)
287 363 650 (41%)
311 329 640 (36%)
It appears that Burgaw's non -white population has shown a steady decline since 1960.
This is primarily the result of some of the younger black population leaving Burgaw as they
complete high school. The greatest decrease occurred in the 80's when the non -white population
decreased by five percent. This trend is not consistent with non -white, in particular, black,
populations throughout eastern North Carolina. In most communities the non -white populations
are either maintaining a constant percentage of the total population or increasing. In 1990,
Burgaw still had a much larger percentage of its population in the non -white category than either
the state or Pender County. The state had 24% total population in the non -white category while
Pender County had 31 %.
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In non -college level education, Burgaw's population is lagging behind the state in terms
of educational attainment. In 1990, approximately 28.9% of North Carolina's total population
over 18 years of age had not attained a high school diploma. In comparison, over 37% of
Burgaw's total population over 18 years of age had not attained a high school diploma. This
percentage is not abnormal for a small eastern North Carolina town. However, Burgaw maintains
pace with the state in the percentage of its population 18 years old or older which achieve a
college degree. This percentage is not abnormal for a small eastern North Carolina town. In
1990, Burgaw had 22.8% of its population with college degrees while in the state as a whole
22.2% of the population had college degrees. Table 6 provides a summary of Burgaw's
educational attainment by race and Hispanic origin.
Table 6
Town of Burgaw
1990
Educational
Attainment by Race and
Hispanic Origin
--Persons 18+
-----------------------Persons
25+---------
--
% of
% of
% of
% of
Am.lnd
Aslant
Other
Hisp
Total
Total
Total
Total
White Total Black
Total
Esk Al
Pao isl
Race'
Or.
Less than 9th grade
287
20.4
287
22.2
160 18.6 117
28.0
0
2
8'
8
9th to 12th grade, no
243
17.3
205
15.8
114 13.2 91
21.8
0
0
0'
2
diploma
High school grad.
328
23.3
283
21.8
181 21.0 102
24.4
0
0
0'
2
Some college, no
228
16.2
217
16.7
164 19.0 53
12.7
0
0
0'
0
degree
Assoc. degree
79
5.5
70
5.4
46 5.3 24
5.7
0
0
0'
0
Bach. degree
162
11.5
153
11.8
129 15.0 20
4.8
0
4
0'
0
Grad. or Prof. degree
81
5.8
81
6.3
68 7.9 11
2.6
0
2
0'
0
TOTAL
1408
1296
862 418
0
8
8'
12
'Unrevised counts; see list of areas
with revised total counts.
Source: 1990 Census
2. Housing Characteristics
During the 1980's, minor changes occurred in the size of the Town of Burgaw housing
inventory. The total housing stock increased by 8.7 percent from 646 to 702. The greatest
increase in occupied units occurred in the renter -occupied units category which rose from 153
to 170. A large increase occurred in the vacant units category which rose from 47 in 1980 to
77 in 1990. The biggest increases were in the vacant "for rent" and vacant "other" categories.
Most of this increase was the result of year-round occupied units converting to the vacant for
rent and vacant other categories. Table 7 provides a summary of Burgaw's housing by tenure
and vacancy.
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Table 7
Housing Tenure and Vacancy
Town of Burgaw - 1980, 1990
1980
1990
Numeric
% Change
Change
TOTAL UNITS
646
702
+56
+ 8.7%
Total Year Round Units
646
702
+56
+ 8.7%
Occupied
599
625
+26
+ 4.3%
Renter Occupied
153
170
+17
+ 11.1%
Owner Occupied
446
455
+ 9
+ 2.0%
Vacant Units
47*
77
+30
+ 63.8%
For Sale
8
13
+ 5
+ 62.5%
For Rent
5
22
+17
+340.0%
Other**
25
42
+17
+ 68.0%
* In 1980 nine units were held for occasional use.
** Other: This category is for any living quarters occupied as a housing unit that does not fit
the previous categories. Examples that fit this category are houseboats, railroad cars, campers,
and vans.
During the 1980's the town did not keep historical data on the issuance of building
permits. However, in the late 1980's, building inspection procedures were improved. From
October 1, 1990, to October 1, 1992, building permit records were maintained. During that time,
20 business, 22 mobile home, and 18 dwelling unit permits were issued.
The Town of Burgaw has a relatively old housing inventory as compared to Pender
County and the state as a whole. In 1990, the median year built for the Burgaw housing
inventory was 1965. For the state and Pender County, the median years built were 1971 and
1975 respectively. The 1990 Census indicated that over 42% of the town's housing stock was
over thirty years old and 13% was constructed prior to 1940. A summary of Burgaw's housing
inventory age is provided in the following table.
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Table 8
Town of Burgaw
Year Structure Built by Tenure - 1990
------Occupied Units------
TotalVacant
Year Buil
Units jgUnits Total
Owner
Renter
1989 to March
1990
15 2.1% 2 13
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1985 to 1988
71 10.1 % 16 55
16
39
1980 to 1984
83 11.8% 8 75
46
29
1970 to 1979
118 16.8% 10 108
94
14
1960 to 1969
126 17.9% 14 112
81
31
1950 to 1959
129 18A% 12 117
113
4
1940 to 1949
68 9.7% 6 62
37
25
Before 1940
92 13.1% 9 83
57
26
Source: 1990 Census
Burgaw's housing
stock is predominantly single-family
detached. There
are only 90
dwelling units which are contained in the structures having two or more units in
the structure
category. Thus, 80.9%, or 568, dwelling units were contained in
detached
structures. Table 9
provides a summary of dwelling units in structure by tenure.
Table 9
Town of Burgaw
Units in Structure by Tenure -
1990
-----Occupied Units
-----
Unitsin Structure
Total Units* % Vacant Units
Total
Owner
Renter
1, detached
568 80.9% 54
514
417
97
1, attached
6 0.9% 3
3
3
0
2
20 2.8% 6
14
3
11
3 or 4
34 4.8% 6
20
0
28
5 to 9
33 4.7% 3
30
0
30
10to19
3 0.4% 0
3
0
3
20 to 49
0 0.0% 0
0
0
0
50 or more
0 0.0% 0
0
0
0
Mobile home or
33 4.7% 5
28
27
1
trailer
5 0.7% 0
5
5
0
Other
702 100.0% 77
625
455
170
Total
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
* While the 1990 Census shows only 90 multi -family units, in 1992, there were actually 175 multi -family
dwelling units in Burgaw. These included the Northwood (50 units), Durham Village (35 units), Westside
(49 units) and public housing complexes.
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The 1990 value of Burgaw's, housing stock was below that of the state and Pender County.
The median value of Burgaw's total housing stock was $55,200. The median values for the state
and Pender County were 65,300 and 59,200 respectively. Pender County's housing value was
raised by the value of seasonal housing located along the coast. Thus, there should not be a
disparity between the value of town's and county's housing stocks if the county's seasonal housing
is discounted. Table 10 provides a summary of Burgaw's housing values. It should be noted that
27.7 percent of Burgaw's total housing stock has a value of $35,000 or less. This is indicative
of the substandard housing conditions which continue to exist within the town.
Table 10
Town of Burgaw Housing Values - 1990
Units
Less than $ 15,000 17 4.3%
$ 15,000 - 19,999 19 4.8%
$ 20,000 - 24,999 15 3.8%
$ 25,000 - 29,999 20 5.0%
$ 30,000 - 34,999 22 5.5%
$ 35,000 - 39,999 17 4.3%
$ 40,000 - 44,999 33 8.3%
$ 45,000 - 49,999 30 7.5%
$ 50,000 - 59,999 50 12.6%
$ 60,000 - 74,999 78 19.6%
$ 75,000 - 99,999 62 15.6%
$100,000 - 124,999 14 3.5%
I $125,000 - 149,999 12 3.0%
$150,000 - 174,999 6 1.5 %
$175,000 - 199,999 3 0.8%
' $200,000 - 249,999 0 0.0%
$250,000 - 299,999 0 0.0%
$300,000 - 399,999 0 0.0%
$400,000 - 499,999 0 0.0%
$500,000 or more 0 0.0%
' Total 398 100%
Mean Value:
Mortgaged $62,366
No mortgage $56,311
All units $59,141
Median value $55,200
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In view of the town's large number of deteriorated houses, gross rents appear to be high. '
In 1990, 99 rental units or 52% of the total rental inventory had monthly rents in excess of $300.
In fact, 42 units had monthly rents of over $400. The gross rents for occupied housing units are '
provided in Table 11. The median gross rent was $326 which was below the state's 1990 median
gross rent of $382. While the town's median rent was well below the state's, the rent did appear
high in consideration of the housing conditions.
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Town of Burgaw Gross Rent - 1990
With cash rent:
Units
,
$ 0-$99
0
$100 - $149
22
$150 - $199
9
$200 - $249
15
$250 - $299
17
$300 - $349
28
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$350 - $399
22
$400 - $449
24
$450 - $499
4
,
$500 - $549
5
$550 - $599
7
$600 - $649
0
,
$650 - $699
0
$700 - $749
0
$750 - $999
2
'
$1000 or more
0
No cash rent 15 '
Median gross rent $326
The 1990 Census indicated that 67 of the 170 rental households paid in excess of 25%
of their household income to rent. This did not include payment of other housing costs such as
heat and utilities. The North Carolina Department of Economic and Community Development '
and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development consider that 30% of gross
income should be the maximum affordable housing cost. Thus, 30o' of the town's rental
households having costs in excess of their ability to pay. The majority of this problem falls on ,
minority households.
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Table 12 provides a summary of the 1990 Census housing conditions data.
tTable 12
Town of Burgaw Housing Conditions - 1990
' Condition Number of Units
Source of Water
Public system or private company
659
Individual well:
Drilled
27
Dug
12
Some other source
4
tSewage
Disposal
Public sewer
637
Septic tank or cesspool
58*
tOther
means
7*
Kitchen Facilities
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Complete kitchen facilities
697
Lacking complete kitchen facilities
5
Plumbing Facilities
Complete plumbing facilities
696
Lacking complete plumbing facilities
6
' *While the 1990 Census information indicates 65 units that are not connected to the
public sewer system, town records indicate that fewer than ten dwelling units are not tied
into the municipal sewage disposal system.
The 1990 Census does not reflect the poor housing conditions which exist within the
' Town of Burgaw. While the plumbing, water supply, and sewage disposal problems are minimal,
many houses have serious to severe structural deficiencies and weatherization needs. Despite
participation in FY85 and FY89 CDBG housing improvement programs, during which a total of
' 41 dwelling units were rehabilitated and two households relocated to standard housing following
demolition and clearance of dilapidated structures, there are still approximately 150 dilapidated
or deteriorated dwellings within the Burgaw town limits. This total is based on windshield
' surveys conducted in March and April, 1992, by the planning staff of Holland Consulting
Planners, Inc. This is roughly 21 % of the town's estimated total 1990 housing stock of 702 units
(based on 1990 Census figures). Although the substandard dwellings are scattered throughout
all areas of the town, the greatest concentrations are located in the southwest quadrant of town,
and along the A.C.L. railroad tracks in the northern central part of town. (See Map 1). These
areas are also primarily minority occupied.

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3. Summary
The following provides a summary of significant demographic and housing factors:
-- During the 1980's, Burgaw experienced a significant population increase - 20.8%.
-- The completion of I-40 has served as a major stimulus for population growth.
-- During the 80's, the portion of Burgaw's population within the primary child
bearing age group increased significantly from 18% to 27%.
-- Burgaw's non -white population has declined steadily since 1960.
-- Burgaw's secondary school educational attainment is lagging behind that of the
state.
-- During the 80's, Burgaw experienced only a minor increase in its total housing
inventory.
-- In 1990, 42% of the town's dwelling units were over thirty years old.
-- The gross rents which are being paid appear to be excessive in view of the town's
large number of deteriorated houses.
-- Approximately 39% of Burgaw's rental households have housing costs in excess
of their ability to pay.
-- Over 27% of Burgaw's total housing stock has a value of $35,000 or less.
-- In 1992, there were approximately 150 dilapidated or deteriorated dwelling units
located within Burgaw. This was over 21% of the town's total housing stock.
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C. ECONOMY
Burgaw has a stable local economy, but lags behind the state as a whole in some key
indicators. In 1990, the town's median income was $31,853 while that of the state was $33,242.
Pender County's median income was lower than both at $29,447. Table 13 provides the 1989
household income.
Table 13
Town of Burgaw
Household, Family and Nonfamily Income in 1989
Nonfamily
Households
Families
Households
$ 0- 4,999
50
16
36
$ 5,000 - 9,999
83
40
43
$ 10,000 - 12,499
43
26
19
$ 12,500 - 14,999
24
21
3
$ 15,000 - 17,499
44
27
17
$ 17,500 - 19,999
65
45
18
$ 20,000 - 22,499
39
33
4
$ 22,500 - 24,999
25
16
9
$ 25,000 - 27,499
15
13
2
$ 27,500 - 29,999
15
10
5
$ 30,000 - 32,499
49
36
13
$ 32,500 - 34,999
10
8
2
$ 35,000 - 37,499
4
4
0
$ 37,500 - 39,999
13
13
0
$ 40,000 - 42,499
12
10
2
$ 42,500 - 44,999
18
16
2
$ 45,000 - 47,499
12
12
0
$ 47,500 - 49,999
12
9
3
$ 50,000 - 54,599
11
11
0
$ 55,000 - 59,999
16
16
0
$ 60,000 - 74,999
22
20
2
$ 75,000 - 99,999
15
13
2
$100,000 - 124,999
15
15
0
$125,000 - 149,999
3
3
0
$150,000 or more
6
4
2
Total
621
437
184
Median Income
$20,096
$24,141
$11,711
Mean Income
$31,853
$37,174
$18,937
A total of 4,804 households, or over 43% of the households, had annual incomes of less
than $20,000.
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A high level of poverty is a problem in Burgaw. In 1989, a total of 253 persons or 14% ,
of the town's total population lived in poverty. In comparison, 12.7% of the total state population
lived in poverty. However, Burgaw's poverty level is well below Pender County's. In 1989, over
17% of the county's population lived in poverty. The poverty problem is especially acute for the
Black population. Of the persons reporting income, over 34% of the Black population lived in
poverty. Table 14 provides the 1989 Burgaw poverty status. '
Table 14
Town of Burgaw
Poverty Status in 1989 by Race and Hispanic Origin by Age
--------White-------
--------Black--------
--Amer Ind, Esk, Al--
'
Above
Below
Above
Below
Above
Below
Ape
Poverty
Poverty
% Below
Poverty
Poverty
% Below
Poverty Poverty
% Below
0- 4
43
5
10.4%
33
6
15.4%
0
0
0.090
5
13
3
18.8%
5
9
64.3%
0
0
0.090
,
6 - 11
74
3
3.9%
28
22
44.0%
0
0
0.09'0
12 - 17
86
0
0.0%
28
33
54.1%
0
0
0.0910
18 - 64
487
21
4.1%
204
74
26.6%
0
0
0.09Zo
65 - 74
109
8
6.8%
30
29
48.3%
0
0
0.0%
,
75 +
87
17
16.3%
19
10
34.5%
0
0
0.09L0
Total
899
57
6.0%
347
182
34.4%
0
0
0.090
'
-----Asian/Pac
Isl------
------Other Race-----
---Hispanic Origin—
0- 4
2
0
0.09'0
1
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
5
0
0
0.09.0
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
,
6- 11
2
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0
2
100.0%
12 - 17
0
0
0.09'o
0
0
0.0%
4
0
0.0%
18 - 64
8
0
0.00/0
2
0
0.0%
6
6
50.0%
65 - 74
0
0
0.0%a
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
75 +
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
,
Total
12
0
0.090
3
0
0.0%
10
8
44.4%
In 1989, a total of 48 persons in Burgaw 16 years old or older in the civilian labor force were '
unemployed. This represented 7.3% of the civilian labor force. In 1992, the Pender County
unemployment rate was 8%, which was below the state unemployment rate of approximately '
5% (September, 1992).*
* A 1992 unemployment rate was not available for Burgaw. '
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Table 15 provides the 1990 Burgaw employment by industry.
Table 15
Town of Burgaw Employed Persons (16 Years Old and Over) by Industry
Indus
##
Agriculture, forestry, & fisheries
23
3.8
Mining
0
0
Construction
34
5.6
Manufacturing:
Nondurable goods
56
9.2
Durable goods
29
4.8
Transportation
11
1.8
Communications & other public utilities
17
2.8
Wholesale trade
24
4.0
Retail trade
101
16.7
Finance, insurance, & real estate
16
2.6
Services:
Business & repair services
8
1.3
Personal services
33
5.5
Entertainment & recreation
3
0.5
Professional & related services:
Health services
97
16.0
Educational services
58
9.6
Other professional & related services
51
8.4
Public Administration
45
7.4
Total
606
100
The two largest employment categories are retail trade and health services. However,
employment is well balanced with strong employment in public administration, educational
services, other professional services and the manufacture of nondurable goods. This balanced
employment has helped maintain a stable local economy. Another stabilizing factor has been
the distribution of employment between the public and private sectors. In 1990, over 21% of
the town workers over 16 years old were employed in government jobs. The private sector
wage and salary category provided jobs for over 69 percent of those 16 years old or older
who were employed. Only eight percent of those over 16 in the labor force were self-
employed
The Town's labor force primarily worked for local employers. This indicates that
Burgaw has not become a bedroom community providing a place of residence for people
working in remote jobs. Almost one-half, 42%, of the labor force worked in Burgaw. This
may be attributed to strong industrial growth during the 80's and government employment.
Approximately 33% of the town's employed residents had to travel outside of Pender County
for employment. It is believed that many of those are employed in Wilmington and New
Hanover County.
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For all workers, the mean travel time to work was 18.5 minutes. A total of 342 or
'
57% of those 16 years old and older travelled only 19 minutes or less to work. Only 67 or
11 % of those employed had to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Burgaw has had a very active industrial development effort. In 1980, the Burgaw
Industrial Park, a 54-acre development, was opened by the Pender Progress Corporation
which is a private development group. The park is located in south central Burgaw and is the
'
site of five industries developed in Burgaw during the 80's and early 90's. In 1990, the Stag
Park Industrial Park was approved for development. This park contains approximately 57
acres with nine sites. Stag Park contains Chloride Lighting and W.R. Rayson, Inc., which
'
was under construction in 1992. The park is located adjacent to I-40 and access is provided
via S.R. 1623.
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The following provides a list of all industries located within Burgaw and its
extraterritorial jurisdiction area:
'
LOCATED IN BURGAW
Number of
'
Indusqy Employees Product
Action Mold & Die, Inc. (1)(3) 6 Injection Molding
Burgaw Milling Company 6 Hardware, Gardening
'
Carlisle Poultry and Egg Assn., Inc. 34 Shell Eggs
Gold Banner Meats (1)(3) 30 Bacon Processing
Murphy Brothers Milling Co. 4 Feed
'
Oxford of Burgaw 131 Ladies' Sportswear
Pres-tige Label Corporation (1)(3) 20 Printed Labels
Ultrafoam, Inc. (1)(3) 25 Molded Foam
,
W.R. Rayson, Inc. (1)(3) 50 Health & Beauty Paper
- Products
LOCATED IN BURGAW S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Wieland North American Electronics (2)(3) 75 Electronics
Chloride Systems (2)(3) 150 Emergency Lighting and
'
Batteries
Lewis Sausage Company, Inc. 25 Smoked Sausage
(1) Located in Burgaw Industrial Park
(2) Located in Stag Industrial Park
(3) Established since 1980
A total of 556 industrial jobs exist within Burgaw and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. ,
The majority of these jobs were created during the 80's and early 90's. This significant
industrial growth is attributed to the opening of I-40, aggressive industrial development efforts ,
and to a solid town of Burgaw infrastructure system. '
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The following provides a summary of significant economic data for Burgaw:
-- Burgaw has a stable economy with employment balanced among a range
of employment categories.
-- A large percentage, 14%, of Burgaw's residents live in poverty.
-- Burgaw's unemployment rate has generally been higher than that of the state.
-- Burgaw's employed residents primarily work in local jobs.
-- Industrial development has been strong during the 1980's and early 1990's
with 306 industrial jobs created.
-- During the 1980's, Burgaw's percentage of persons living below the poverty
level decreased significantly from 22.1 % of the total population in 1979 to
11.77% of the total population in 1989. The strong industrial growth has had a
positive impact on reducing the level of poverty.
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ID. EXISTING LAND USE
1. 1987 Land Use Plan Analysis
The Town of Burgaw 1987 Land Use Plan provided an overview of the land use patterns
' and issues as they existed in 1987. That analysis is summarized by the following excerpt from
the 1987 plan:
' "The Town of Burgaw has experienced substantial residential
growth since the 1981 Land Use Plan Update. Residential growth
is most evident in the eastern portion of Town and along State
' Roads 1343 and 1400 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Although
the majority of residential growth has been the construction of
private single-family dwellings, three public housing complexes,
consisting of 110 total units, have also been constructed since
1981.
F
The Town of Burgaw does not allow the "scattered -site" placement
of mobile homes within the town limits. However, in recognizing
the need and desire of some of its citizens to seek this less
expensive type of housing, Burgaw will consider mobile home
subdivision on a case -by -case basis, as with any subdivision
request.
Burgaw has experienced moderate commercial growth since 1981,
most notably along the U.S. 117 Bypass. However, the amount of
farmland converted to this use to date has not been substantial,
although continued commercial growth along this highway is
predicted over the next ten years. With the exception of the newly
developed industrial park, the industrial and institutional land uses
have changed very little over the past five years."
In addition, the 1987 plan cited the following land use problems: ,
-- A concern existed that I-40 would stimulate commercial development which
would conflict with residential development along N.C. 53.
-- A concern was expressed that commercial and industrial development in the
extraterritorial area would exceed the town's capacity to provide water and sewer
service.
-- Increased commercial development was forecast along U.S. 117 Bypass.
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Since 1987, only minor land use changes have occurred. Limited single-family residential '
construction has taken place. Commercial development did not spread along N.C. 53 to I-40 and
extensive commercialization has not occurred along U.S. 117 Bypass. The most significant '
development has been increased industrial development which was stimulated by the opening of
I-40.
2. 1992 General Land Use Patterns '
Within the Town of Burgaw's planning jurisdiction, the predominant land use is vacant, '
agricultural, and forest land. The reason such a large amount, 462 acres, of vacant, agricultural,
and forest land exists is that in 1990, the town annexed the area proposed for development of the
Buccaneer Country Club. That area included the Burgaw Country Club and approximately 385 '
acres of undeveloped land. The project was not implemented and the land remains vacant. The
predominant developed land use within the town is residential, of which approximately 315 acres
is in single-family residential land use. Commercial and government/institutional land uses share '
equal percentages of the total land use acreage with 75 acres each. Recreational land use
comprises 85 acres of which approximately 74 acres is consumed by the Burgaw Country Club.
The second largest developed land use category is industrial land use. The majority of the '
industrial acreage is located within the Burgaw Industrial Park which was established in 1980.
In the extraterritorial jurisdiction, the predominant land use is vacant, agricultural, and '
forest land. Map 2 provides a delineation of the 1992 land use patterns. Table 16 provides an
estimated summary of land use by acreage within the Burgaw town limits.
Table 16 '
Town of Burgaw
Estimated Land Use Acreage ,
Use Acres
Residential 581 '
Commercial 116
Govemment/Institutional 120
Industrial 139 '
Recreational 132
Vacant/Agricultural/Forest Land 714 '
Total 1,802
Note: The Town of Burgaw actually contains 1,801.81 acres. '
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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THE PREPARATION OF THIS MAP WAS FINANCED IN PART
THROUGH A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. THROUGH FUNDS
PROVIDED9 SA BY THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
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NNATIONAOL OC AANIC AND A MOSPHERIICURCE ADMINISTRATION.
LEGEND
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
GOV ERNMENTANSTITUTIONAL
INDUSTRIAL
LAND
TOWN OF BURGAW
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EXISTING LAND USE
MAP 2
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Initially, the town of Burgaw corporate limits encompassed a one square mile area. The
streets were developed in a grid pattern which was oriented in a north/south and east/west
alignment. The town developed around a four block square commercial area which centered on
the Pender County Courthouse. Predominantly single-family residential land use surrounds the
central commercial core. The residential areas are intermixed with scattered commercial,
govemmental/institutional, vacant, and recreational land use. Strip commercial development
occurs along the U.S. 117 Bypass with a concentration centered at the U.S. 117/N.C. 53
intersection. The major area of industrial development is the Burgaw Industrial Park which is
located in southeastern Burgaw, immediately east of the old Atlantic Coastline Railroad right-of-
way.
In the extraterritorial jurisdiction, the primary land use is vacant, agricultural, and forest
land. The extraterritorial jurisdiction area contains approximately 6,038 acres. Residential
development is dispersed along all primary and secondary state roads. There are approximately
200 acres of residential development within the extraterritorial area. The major developed land
use category within the extraterritorial area is industrial development. Almost all of this
industrial development is located in the Stag Industrial Park which is located adjacent to I-40 and
S.R. 1623.
3. Residential
The majority of the vacant land within the corporate limits is zoned for residential
development. If all vacant residentially zoned land is developed, in excess of 1,000 additional
dwelling units could be constructed within the town. In fact, the Buccaneer Country Club project
could accommodate approximately 700 dwelling units. When the Buccaneer Country Club
project was approved, the town's engineer determined that the town's water and sewer systems
had the capacity to accommodate the growth.
All residential areas are provided central water and sewer service. In fact, only 65
t dwelling units are not provided central sewer service. Most of those units are not served because
of elevation/gravity flow problems.
While the majority of the town's housing inventory is relatively old, most residential areas
and units have been well -maintained. However, in 1992, approximately 150 substandard dwelling
units remained in town. Burgaw implements an active minimum housing code enforcement
program and pursues grant assistance through various state and federal housing programs.
The average residential density is 1.9 units per acre within the town. Enforcement of the
' town's zoning ordinance will maintain this density. In the extraterritorial area, the density is
much lower. Most residential lots are 20,000 square feet or larger in size. There has been very
little large subdivision development in the extraterritorial area. Most housing construction has
' occurred on individually subdivided lots.
During the 80's, only 56 single-family dwelling units were constructed. It is anticipated
' that the rate of construction will accelerate during the 90's. It is estimated that an additional 35
single-family dwelling units will be constructed during the five-year planning period.
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Multi -family residential development is also expected to increase. During the 80's, 146 ,
multi -family units were constructed, including 110 public housing units. The increased access
to Burgaw offered by I-40 and continued industrial development should stimulate population
growth which will generate a demand for reasonably priced multi -family development. Rezoning '
of property may not be required to accommodate the development. In 1992, there were extensive
areas of vacant land zoned R-5. This zoning district allows multi -family development as a use -
by -right.
4. Industrial '
The biggest land use change in Burgaw and its extraterritorial jurisdiction since 1980 has
been industrial development. Almost all development has occurred in either the 53-acre Burgaw '
Industrial Park or the 57-acre Stag Industrial Park. Both parks are provided central water and
sewer service by the Town of Burgaw. In 1992, there were seven parcels available for
development in the Stag Park and none in the Burgaw Industrial Park. Both areas are well '
designed, attractive industrial developments. There are no conflicts with adjacent land uses.
During the planning period, Stag Park may not be able to accommodate Burgaw's industrial
growth. '
Other industrial uses are scattered along U.S. 17 Bypass and the old Atlantic Coastline
Railroad right-of-way. There are no significant conflicts between these scattered industrial uses '
and adjacent land uses.
5. Commercial I
Burgaw's commercial land uses are concentrated in the central business district and along
the U.S. 17 Bypass. Most commercial growth during the 80's occurred along the U.S. 17 Bypass. '
The bypass is subject to increasing strip commercialization. However, most commercial
development along the bypass has focused on the U.S. 17/N.C. 53 intersection. This is the
location of the Pender Landing Shopping Center which was developed in the late 1980's. There ,
continues to be a concern that commercial development may spread along N.C. 53 from U.S. 17
to I-40.
The major concentration of commercial activity remains in the center of Burgaw around '
the Pender County Courthouse square. The normal problems confronting central business
districts in eastern North Carolina are evident in Burgaw. Those problems include:
-- deteriorating buildings
-- inadequate parking t
-- low property values resulting in low tax revenue
-- vacant buildings
-- preservation of historically/architecturally significant structures. ,
The parking problem is particularly acute on days when court is in session in the Pender County '
Courthouse. An inadequate number of parking spaces exists to accommodate demand and on -
street parking spills over into adjacent residential areas. While a parking demand study has never
been performed, it is estimated that an additional 150 to 200 off-street parking spaces are needed. '
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Traffic congestion within the central business district is also created by transient traffic travelling
through the central business district along N.C. 53. This traffic includes a large number of log
trucks associated with commercial logging operations. The trucks frequently number 60 to 80
per day and must negotiate several 90-degree turns to accomplish the trip through town. A
comprehensive thoroughfare plan is needed to address:
-- commercial traffic on N.C. 53;
-- central business district traffic/on-street parking conflicts;
-- traffic flow and strip commercialization along U.S. 17 Bypass;
-- access to Burgaw's industrial parks.
6. Recreational
The major recreational facility in Burgaw is the Burgaw Country Club and golf course.
' The facility is a nine -hole course with room for expansion to an eighteen -hole facility. The
country club is a private facility with access not available to the general public.
Burgaw's publicly owned recreational facilities are limited. There are two small parks
located on Ashe Street and on Vann Street. Harrell Memorial Park, located on Ashe Street,
includes a tennis court and a fenced -in playground. The Vann Street playground contains a
' basketball court and playground equipment. A third facility is the Pender Memorial Little League
baseball park.
0
The town does not have a recreation plan or an organized and staffed recreational
program. As the town grows, it is anticipated that the demand for recreational facilities and
programs will increase, requiring an investment of local tax revenues.
7. Government/Institutional
Most government/institutional facilities are concentrated in and adjacent to the central
business district. Exceptions are the Pender Memorial Hospital, located on Fremont Street; the
Howard Holly Administrative Office Building, also located on Fremont Street; the Pender County
Administrative Office Complex, located on South Walker Street; Huntington Health Care, located
on Campbell Street; and the Four County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), located on
N.C. 53 west of the Burgaw primary corporate limit line. The Four County EMC complex is
actually located in the corporate limits as the result of a 1992 satellite annexation. All of the
government/institutional uses are well maintained and are considered an asset to the town. No
major increases in government/institutional uses are anticipated during the planning period.
8. Vacant/Agdcultural/Forest Land
Within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction, there is potentially more than a sufficient amount
of vacant land available to accommodate any growth which is anticipated to occur during the
planning period. Within the extraterritorial area, the predominant use of vacant land is
agricultural usage and some commercial forestry. As development increases, both agricultural
and forestry land uses are expected to decrease.
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The major problem within the vacant, agricultural, and forest land category is the '
existence of 404 wetlands. Hydric soils which have the potential to be 404 wetlands are
delineated in Map 3, Soils Map located in Section IF: Development Constraints: Land Suitability.
It is estimated that 60 percent of Burgaw's extraterritorial area is occupied by hydric soils. This '
will serve as a deterrent to growth within the extraterritorial area. There are no significant 404
wetland areas within the corporate limits. ,
9. Annexation
During the 1980's, there was substantial annexation activity by the town of Burgaw. In '
fact, a total of 521.81 acres was annexed. This resulted in an 40.7 percent increase in the town's
corporate area. Specifically, the annexations included the following: '
Area Acreage Date Annexed
Four County EMC 29.70 June 30, 1992 '
Skinner and Daniels * 10.18 April 7, 1987
Pender Landing Shopping Center 21.75 September 2, 1986 '
Buccaneer Country Club 460.18 February 13, 1990
Burgaw's policies for the extension of utilities into the extraterritorial area encourage '
developers to petition for annexation into the town. It is expected that an aggressive annexation
policy will continue to exist through the planning period. The town has significant excess
capacity in both its water and sewer systems to accommodate growth through annexations. (See '
page I-33 for discussion of water and sewer system capacity).
* Skinner and Daniels Restaurant has been bought and renamed Jane's Restaurant. I
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10. Significant Land Compatibility Problems
Several land use compatibility problems exist. The most significant is the conflict
between transient traffic on N.C. 53 and local traffic within the Burgaw central business district.
This problem is expected to worsen until some alternative routing is devised. The town needs
to develop a thoroughfare plan to deal with this and other transportation planning issues.
The 1987 land use plan expressed concern over commercial development spreading from
the U.S. 117/N.C. 53 intersection east to I-40. This would result in commercialization
encroaching on residential areas. While this has not yet happened, a concern over
' commercialization along N.C. 53 still exists. Caution should be taken during the planning period
to prevent such strip commercialization.
I
Since 1987, commercialization along the U.S. 117 Bypass has focused on the U.S.
117/N.C. 53 intersection. However, commercial development has continued along the entire
length of U.S. 117 within the town's planning jurisdiction. This development should be carefully
monitored by the town to avoid continuous commercial development and the associated
uninterrupted curb cuts which occur with such development. Entrances and exits to U.S. 117
should be regulated to improve traffic control and facilitate traffic flow on U.S. 117.
Finally, increasing development within the extraterritorial jurisdiction will conflict with
404 wetland areas. The town should be sensitive to those areas and work through the planning
and subdivision approval processes to have such areas identified. In 1992, the town was in the
process of updating its subdivision regulations. It was anticipated that the revised subdivision
regulations would include requirements for the delineation of wetland areas.
11. Problems from Unplanned Development
There have not been any major problems resulting from unplanned development. The
town has maintained a strong, active planning board which has implemented an effective planning
program. The potential exists for a problem to develop from unplanned commercialization along
N.C. 53 and U.S. 117 Bypass if control is not exerted to regulate such commercial development.
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12. Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience Major Land Use Changes
,
I-40 has clearly had an impact on Burgaw. The opening of the interstate has been a
stimulant for the attempted development of Buccaneer Country Club, increased industrial
,
development, and increased residential growth. Through the planning period, it is anticipated that
strong residential and industrial growth will continue. Most development should occur within
the corporate limits where municipal water and sewer facilities are available. Since the Burgaw
'
Industrial Park is "built -out," the development of an additional industrial park area is anticipated.
'
13. Land Use Summary
'
The following provides a summary of the major land use issues confronting the Town of
Burgaw:
,
-- The central business district is experiencing deterioration of its buildings. The
area is historically and architecturally significant and should be preserved.
'
-- Transient traffic on N.C. 53 is a major conflict with local traffic and land uses.
A Burgaw thoroughfare plan should be developed.
'
-- Approximately 150 substandard dwelling units remain within the Town of
Burgaw.
,
-- There are extensive 404 wetland areas within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction.
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-- "Strip" commercialization along U.S. 117 Bypass and N.C.-53 should be regulated
and, if possible, prevented.
'
-- Additional areas should be zoned/developed for industrial growth.
is
-- An aggressive annexation policy by the Town of Burgaw expected to continue.
-- The town must carefully plan for maintenance and expansion of its water and
'
sewer systems to accommodate growth.
-- As growth continues, municipal services, such as recreational facilities, will need
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to be expanded.
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14. Existing Ordinances and Land Use Controls
The Town of Burgaw has maintained an active and effective planning program. Land use
controls have been adopted to guide development and implement the policies contained in the
town's land use plan. The town Board of Commissioners, with the support and advice of the
' Planning Board, is responsible for enforcement of land use related documents and ordinances.
A town staff, including a town manager and a building inspector, provide day-to-day advice and
technical assistance.
' The following provides a summary of the town's land use related codes, ordinances, and
documents.
' Town of Burgaw Land Use Plan, _1987
' The 1987 Burgaw Land Use Plan was prepared to satisfy the CAMA planning
requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 7B. The plan established policies addressing the areas of
resource protection, resource production and management, economic and community
' development, public participation, and storm hazard mitigation. The 1987 policies are
summarized in the "Establishment of Information Base" section of this plan. The town did not
have any areas of environmental concern as defined by 15A NCAC 7H within its planning
jurisdiction. Thus, many policy areas required by 15A NCAC 7B did not apply to Burgaw.
However, the policies are supportive of the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards and do not
exceed the state's minimum requirements. In addition to the establishment of policies, the 1987
' plan assessed existing land use related issues and forecast trends through a ten-year planning
period.
F
Town of Burgaw Zoning Ordinance. 1989
The Town of Burgaw initially adopted a zoning ordinance in 1977. In 1989, Burgaw
completely revised the zoning ordinance. The ordinance applies to the town's corporate area and
its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Preparation of the zoning ordinance update was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. The following
defines the intent of the ordinance:
1. Regulate and restrict the use of all structures and lands within the town limits of
Burgaw and the extraterritorial jurisdiction adopted April 2, 1974.
2. Regulate and restrict lot coverage, population density and distribution, and the
location and size of all structures within the town limits of Burgaw and the
extraterritorial jurisdiction.
3. Implement the town land use plan prepared in accordance with the Coastal Area
Management Act of 1974 and adopted by the town so as to:
Secure safety from fire, flooding, panic and other dangers;
Provide adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage;
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Further the appropriate use of land, and conservation of natural resources;
Obtain the wise use, conservation, development, and protection of the community's
water, soil, woodland, and wildlife resources and attain a balance between land
uses and the ability of the natural resource base to support and sustain such uses;
Prevent overcrowding, and avoid undue population concentration and urban
sprawl;
Stabilize and protect the natural beauty and property values;
Lessen congestion in and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and
highways;
Facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities and utilities;
Preserve natural growth and cover and promote the natural beauty of the
community.
The ordinance divides the town's planning jurisdiction into eleven zoning jurisdictions
which include: residential -agricultural (RA-20), residential (R-12), multi -family residential (R-5),
residential mobile home (R-5MH), planned unit development (PUD), office and institutional (O-
I), central business district (B-1), neighborhood business district (B-2), light industrial (I-1),
heavy industrial (I-2) and floodplain (FP). Conditional use districts are available for all districts
except the floodplain district. In addition, the zoning ordinance regulates mobile home park
development.
Town of Burgaw Subdivision Regulations, 1977
In 1977 the town of Burgaw adopted its initial subdivision ordinance. The purpose of the
ordinance is defined as follows:
"The purpose of this Ordinance is to support and guide the proper subdivision of
land within the jurisdiction of Burgaw in order to promote the public health,
safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Burgaw. The Ordinance is designed
to promote the orderly development of the Town and its extraterritorial
jurisdiction; for the coordination of streets and highways within proposed
subdivisions with existing or planned streets and highways and other public
facilities; for the dedication or reservation of rights -of -way or easements for street
and utility purposes; and for the distribution of population and traffic, which shall
avoid congestion and overcrowding and which will create conditions essential to
public health, safety and the general welfare. This Ordinance is designed to
further facilitate adequate provision for water, sewerage, parks, schools, and
playgrounds, and also to facilitate the further resubdivision of larger tracts into
smaller parcels of land."
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Concurrent with the preparation of the 1992 land use plan, the town was rewriting/
updating the subdivision ordinance. The update was intended to accomplish the following
objectives:
1. Adoption of a new Subdivision Ordinance which will be consistent with current
State Statutes and the Burgaw Zoning Ordinance.
2. The town's requirements for preliminary and final plat submittal will be reviewed
and streamlined where possible.
3. Improved definitions will be included in the new ordinance.
4. Improved requirements for cul-de-sacs will be included in the new ordinance.
5. Current planning and design standards will be incorporated into the new
ordinance.
Buildings and Building Regulations
Chapter 4 of the Code of the Town of Burgaw adopts the North Carolina State building,
plumbing, electrical, heating, and residential codes. The town's building inspector is designated
as the enforcement officer. Chapter 4 also adopts the town's minimum housing code which
established minimum standards for the maintenance of existing housing. The building inspector
is also the enforcement officer for the minimum housing code.
Utilities
Chapter 19 of the Town Code regulates use and construction of the town's water and
sewer systems. Specifically the following are defined: fees and charges, where and how
connections may be made, enforcement authority, and permit requirements. The town is
established as the provider of both water and sewer service.
Pender County Wastewater Disposal Ordinance
The Pender County Wastewater Disposal Ordinance applies within Burgaw's planning
jurisdiction when septic tank usage is required. Generally, the ordinance requires that the
installations of septic tanks be approved by the Pender County Health Department.
201 Wastewater Facilities Study, 1977_
A "201" Wastewater Facilities Study was prepared and adopted for Burgaw in 1977. This
' study provides a 20-year planning period management and improvement program for Burgaw's
sewer facilities. A major recommendation of that plan was to correct the stormwater inflow
problem which caused occasional overload and the relocate the effluent discharge to the
Northeast Cape Fear River. Neither of these problems have been corrected.
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Water and Sewer System Policies I
With the exception of the following specific policies, Burgaw generally handles the
decisions of water and sewer service on a case -by -case basis, with the cost to the town being the I
most decisive factor:
(1) At its own expense, Burgaw extends water and sewer mains to subdivisions '
located with the town limits. However, the developer is responsible for the
service lines.
(2) Development located within 300 feet, of existing water and/or sewer mains must
hook onto those mains.
(3) Under Burgaw's Subdivision Regulations, a developer is required to install P q a water
and sewer services in subdivisions with lot sizes less than 20,000 square feet.
15. Effectiveness of the 1987 Land Use Plan and Policies '
The Town of Burgaw has endeavored to implement the policies included in the 1987 land ,
use plan. Implementation has been primarily accomplished through local actions, codes, and
ordinances. Specifically, the 1987 policies have been implemented or accomplished in the
following areas: '
-- Revision/update of the town's zoning ordinance.
-- Revision/update of the town's subdivision ordinance. '
-- Redevelopment of areas containing substandard housing. '
-- Location of industrial development within industrial parks.
-- Provision of water and sewer service to all areas of the town.
From 1988 to 1992, questions or concerns have frequently risen concerning the impact ,
of the following on the town:
-- Construction of I-40. '
-- 404 wetlands regulation. I
-- Increasing traffic, especially commercial truck traffic, on N.C. 53.
-- Ability of the town to accommodate/provide services to annexed areas. ,
-- Maintenance of the sewer system, including reduction of infiltration or inflow I
problems.

' The major weakness of the 1987 policy statements was a lack of clarity or specific
direction. During the preparation of the 1992 update, the town endeavored to specifically address
the issues cited above and to clearly link the policy statements to the appropriate regulatory
' authority. A summary of the 1987 policy statements is included as Appendix 1 .
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IE. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
' 1. Water Supply
The Town of Burgaw is supplied water through two above ground storage tanks. One
' 100,000-gal. tank is located on Wilmington Street Extension and one 75,000-gal. tank is located
at the corner of Wilmington and Wright Streets. Three wells (Smith Street, North Wright, and
Ashe Street) pump alternately to the tanks and are controlled electronically. The capacity of the
' three wells is 1,000,000 gallons per day. A third tank (500,000 gallons) is scheduled to be
completed late Spring of 1992. The demand for the third tank was created in anticipation of the
construction of the new Four County Electrical Membership Corporation complex and the prison
Ifacility expansion.
Most of the distribution system in the town consists of 6" lines with approximately 1,000
' feet of 8" lines. Approximately 5% of the town's water lines are undersized: 2-inch, 1-inch, and
some 5/8-inch lines. All residents and businesses of Burgaw are provided municipal water
service. With the completion of the new water tank, water supply and distribution appears to be
' adequate for the planning period.
2. - Sewage Disposal
' The town is served by a 0.5 mgd sewage treatment plant located on East Wallace Street
and eight lift stations. Most of the collection lines are 8" lines, with approximately 1% being
' 4" lines. A new lift station and an additional ±5,000 feet of 10" line will be built by late Spring
of 1992 to serve the new Four County Electrical Membership Corporation building and the prison
expansion. All residences and businesses in the town are served by municipal sewer except for
' a few houses on South Smith Street, a few businesses on Highway 117, and one house on Hayes
Street whose elevation prohibits gravity sewer distribution. With the completion of the new lift
station and extension of sewer line, the sewage disposal system appears adequate for the planning
I
period.
3. Drainage
No major flooding or drainage problems exist for the Town of Burgaw. The town's
surface water drains northwest to Burgaw Creek, and then to the Northeast Cape Fear River. The
' town has made some past efforts to have Burgaw Creek dredged but has been denied permits
because of the Corps of Engineers 404 wetlands requirements. If heavy rains occur, some areas
in town experience minor flooding, but in general, the town's ditches are well -maintained and no
severe drainage problems exist. Stormwater management appears to be adequate through the
planning period.
' 4. Solid Waste Disposal
The town provides its own solid waste disposal system. Garbage is picked up twice per
' week for residences, and once or more often for businesses depending upon individual needs.
Sunday pickup is provided for Pender Memorial Hospital and for Hardee's Restaurant. Rates are
adjusted according to the number of pickup times per week.
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Garbage is transported to the Pender County Landfill located 4 miles west of Burgaw.
'
The county's landfill is expected to be at full capacity by 1995. As far as the in -town service
that the town provides, the solid waste disposal system is adequate through the planning period,
but action must be taken by the county to locate either another site for a landfill or a regional
'
dropoff station to which waste can be transported.
A decision had not been made in 1993.
'
The town currently does not have a recycling program in place; however, it does provide
facilities at the town garage as a dropoff station for recyclables such as newspapers; green, clear,
and brown glass containers; plastic containers; aluminum products; and used oil. The recycling
'
center is open Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings for dropoff.
'
House Bill 1109, ratified under the 1991 N.C. General Assembly, has mandated a 25%
reduction in a municipality's total solid waste stream by June 30, 1993. Municipalities must
measure waste tonnage annually, utilizing FY91-92 as the baseline year for measurement. The
,
town must report its annual reduction figures directly to the county, who, in turn, will report to
the state Office of Waste Reduction. Although the town will continue the voluntary recycling
service and has ordered brush chipper equipment, it will be difficult if not impossible to develop
'
reduction methods and provide necessary personnel and equipment to accomplish the 25%
reduction by 1993. No specific penalty has been developed for municipalities not meeting the
reduction goal; however, any municipality not demonstrating good faith efforts to reduce waste
'
tonnage could be reported to the Office of State Treasurer where state and federal funding
disbursements could be withheld.
,
5. Police
Police protection in the town is provided by the chief of police, four full-time officers, '
and one drug enforcement officer. All officers are state -certified. Additionally, there are seven
auxiliary officers available for service if needed. The town maintains six patrol cars. Policemen
routinely patrol the streets, check every business nightly for locked doors, and provide escort '
services for businesses making bank deposits. The town may need to hire one additional full-
time officer in. order to maintain a level of adequacy required through the planning period
6. Fire Protection '
The Town of Burgaw Fire Department has been in operation since 1935. There are ,
currently 34 volunteer members comprising the fire department with elected board officers. The
town's Fire Marshal makes inspections of all businesses at least once a year to ensure that fire
code requirements are being met. The Fire Department does not have a hazardous materials '
response team. In the event of a chemical or hazardous materials spill, the town would have to
solicit aid from a neighboring jurisdiction which has a hazardous materials team. ,
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The fire department facilities are housed in the Town Hall. The town owns three Class
A pumpers (500-gallon, 750-gallon, and 250-gallon), two tankers (each with a 1,250-gallon
capacity), and one pumper/tanker truck with a 1,000-gallon capacity. The department was issued
an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 7 in the late 1970's. Funding for the fire department
is obtained from a $.04 per $100 tax for residents within the 5-mile insurance district. It is
expected that upon completion of the town's new water tank, the ISO rating may drop to 5, which
will in turn reduce the tax rate for the area.
The Fire Department Board of Directors has recently requested the Town Board to
consider adding a full-time position of Fire Administrator. This person would make additional
fire inspections, develop a pre -fire planning program, maintain equipment, update and maintain
a training schedule for each member, handle public relations, and generally, serve as liaison
between the Town Board and the Burgaw Fire Department Board.
Other than resolving the issue of adding the position of Fire Administrator, fire protection
services for the town appear to be adequate through the planning period.
7. Administration
' The Town of Burgaw has a manager/council form of government. There are 26 full-time
employees working for the town. Following is a list of governmental organizations and
employees.
' Department # of Individuals
' Administration 3
Police 6
Streets 5
'
Sanitation 3
Building Inspection 1
Garage (Mechanic) 1
'
Cemetery 1
Water and Sewer 6
'
Boards/Commissions
Board of Adjustment 8
'
Planning Board 9
Tree Board 4
' With the possible exception of adding one police officer and one sanitation
employee, the town appears to be adequately staffed to meet its needs through the planning
' period.
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8. Transportation
'
Major thoroughfares in the town include NC Highway 53, running east and NC
:west,
Highway 117, running in a north -south direction. Interstate 40 runs approximately two miles east
of town. Penderlea Highway also runs east -west through town connecting NC Highway 421 to
Highway 53 (Walker Street). Highway 53 is the most highly travelled route in town and is very
heavily burdened with truck traffic. The town has recently requested that a Highway 53 bypass
,
be considered for the N.C.D.O.T Transportation Improvements Program update.
Powell Bill funding is based on 15.92 miles of town -maintained roads. Only
'
approximately 500 feet of unimproved road exists in the town. There are no privately owned
roads in town.
'
Except for developing a bypass or alternate route for Highway 53, the town's
transportation system appears to be adequate through the planning period.
'
9. Emergency Rescue
Emergency services are provided by the Pender County Rescue Squad. Town residents
'
are taxed $0.04 per $100 for rescue services. The town does not operate its own rescue squad.
Rescue services appear to be adequate through the planning period.
' ,
10. Electrical Distribution
,
Electrical service is provided to the town by Carolina Power and Light Company, whose
30-year franchise will expire over the next five years. At that point, the town will either renew
the franchise with CP&L or seek other service with Four County Electric Membership
Corporation. Electric service within the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction is provided by the Four
'
County Electric Membership Corporation. Distribution appears to be adequate through the
planning period.
'
11. Telephone Service
,
Telephone service is provided to the town by Southern Bell Telephone Company. There
are no deficiencies in service, and service appears to be adequate through the planning period.
,
12. Cable Television
Cable television service has been provided to the town by Vision Cable of Wilmington '
since November of 1982 and appears to be adequate through the planning period.
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' 13. Schools
' Students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade are served by Burgaw Elementary
School, located on North Wright Street; and sixth grade through eighth grade students attend
Burgaw Middle School on South Wright Street. Ninth through twelfth grade students are bused
' to Pender High School, located approximately 4 miles west of town on Highway 53. The
following list summarizes capacity and enrollment figures for each school.
1992-93
1992-93
'
Capacity
Enrollment
Capacity Level
Burgaw Elementary
572
561
2% under
Burgaw Middle
660
645
2% under
'
Pender High
1,200
1,075
10% under
' Source: Pender County Board of Education
Although each school appears to be slightly under capacity, none of the figures pose any
' significant cause for concern. The school system appears to be adequate to meet the town's needs
through the planning period.
' 14. Recreation
Recreational facilities in the town are limited. Harrell Memorial Park, located at Walker
' and Ashe Streets, contains playground equipment and a tennis court; Vann Street Playground
contains swings, other playground equipment and a basketball goal; and Pender Memorial Park,
located on South Smith Street, consists of five baseball fields, one of which is also used as a Pop
I
Warner football field.
Through the planning period, emphasis may need to be placed on increasing the number
t and type of recreational facilities offered by the town, such as walk paths, an adult softball
league, and expanding the number of tennis courts and playground equipment.
' 15. Health Services
Pender Memorial Hospital is an 80-bed facility serving primarily the residents of Burgaw
' and the western portion of Pender County. Emergency services, minor surgery, and Intensive
Care Unit (5 beds) services are provided by the hospital. Residents travel to New Hanover
Regional Medical Center in Wilmington for more critical care needs. Huntington Health Care
Facility, a 91-bed nursing facility, and Guardian Care, a 72-bed nursing facility, provide levels
of care ranging from rest home to skilled nursing. There are five private physicians, 3 in internal
medicine and 2 surgeons, and three dentists practicing in Burgaw. For more specialized medical
' care, residents travel to nearby Wilmington. Health services appear to be adequate through the
planning period.
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F. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY
1. Topography/Geology
Burgaw has relatively flat topography with no significant slopes in excess of six percent.
Map 3 provides a delineation of soil types. The steepest slopes normally occur in the Aycock
loam (0-6%) and Baymeade fine sand (0-4%) soils. The average elevation within the town's
planning jurisdiction is approximately 50 feet.
Within Pender County, groundwater provides the sole source of water supply for both
public and private systems. Subsurface water of good quantity and quality is found throughout
the county. The entire area is underlain by a large aquifer system from which potable water can
be drawn at various depths.
Four geologic strata comprise the aquifer system. Pleistocene and recent surficial sands
cover most of Pender County and provide the principal water source for individual wells and
rural domestic supplies. In the surficial* sands, water normally occurs under watertable
conditions within 15 feet of the land surface. Productivity of this aquifer is limited only by its
thickness; it is recharged directly by rainfall and is easily subject to contamination. The surficial
sands are the only potable water supply between the Cape Fear and Black rivers, where the
underlying strata contain brackish water.
Yorktown clays, shell beds, and marls occur on a limited basis east of the northeast Cape
Fear River. This formation is absent in the central and western sections of the county which
includes the Burgaw planning jurisdiction. The Castle Hayne aquifer is not extensively utilized
for water supply in the county. However, it may be valuable as a large, long-term water supply.
The Peedee Cretaceous sands, limestones, and marine clays occur throughout Pender County.
West of the Cape Fear River, the Peedee immediately underlies the surficial sands. In the eastern
part of the county, it occurs beneath and has hydraulic connection to the Castle Hayne aquifer.
In both areas, the Peedee is recharged directly by rainfall. The Peedee furnishes water to many
wells drilled west of the northeast Cape Fear River. Wells relying on the Peedee vary from 50-
200 feet deep and yield up to 300 gallons per minute.
There are no significant surface waters within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction. The closest
body of water is the northeast Cape Fear River which is located approximately five miles east
of Burgaw.
*At or immediately below ground surface.
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I

THE PREPARATION OF THIS MAP 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 MANAGEMENT,
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHER CURCE ADMINISTRATION.
I.r(;FND
i1Y0Iac MILS
Gr
Granmam Loam
Gi
Gntron Loamy Fina Send
LnA
Laos Fne Sam
Ls
Lidded Silt Loan
Me
Mppen Loam
Mk
Mucxales Loam
Pn
Pantapo
Ra
Rams Fine Sandy Loam
To
Tortnunta Mucky Fine Sandy Loam
yyo
WooMnpton R ne Sandy Loam
NO"YDRIC SOILS
AyA
Aycock
Ay92
Loam. 9 to 6 WWI sloaea, eroded
8a8
Saymgaymeaae Fine Send
EmA
Exum Loam
EuA
Exum - Urban Lam Comowx
Fa
Foreston Loamy Fine Sam
GoA
Gowsboro Fine Sandy Loam
On
Onslow Loamy Fine Sam
PaA
Parows Fine Sena
Pt
Pits
r
water
JWN OF SURGAW
SOILS MAP
MAP 3
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1 2. Flood Hazard Areas
' A detailed flood insurance study showing elevations and flood hazard areas has not been
prepared within the Town of Burgaw. However, a detailed flood insurance Rate Map has been
prepared for Pender County, including the Burgaw extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) area. Within
' the ETJ, only limited areas are within the 100-year floodplain. Those are primarily located north
and northeast of the Burgaw corporate limits along the upper reaches of Burgaw Creek. Flooding
is not a significant issue within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction (see Map 4).
' 3. Soils
A detailed soils survey was completed for Pender County in April, 1990. The report, Soil
Survey of Pender County, North Carolina, identifies 20 soils series which are located in Burgaw's
planning jurisdiction. The soils are delineated on Map 3. Table 17 provides a summary of soil
characteristics.
It is significant that all soil types within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction have severe
limitations for septic tank usage. In addition, approximately one-half of the area within Burgaw's
planning jurisdiction is covered by hydric soils. Within the corporate limits, most (approximately
80%) of the soils are non-hydric. The majority of the extraterritorial area contains hydric soils.
A _ hydric soil is one which is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing
season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part. (Anaerobic: a situation in which
molecular oxygen is absent from the environment.) These soils OU meet the definition of 404
wetland areas and require permitting by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' Wilmington office
prior to any disturbance. If central sewer service is not extended form the Town of Burgaw,
development within the town's ETJ may be severely limited.
4. Manmade Hazards/Restrictions
There are no significant manmade hazards storage sites located within Burgaw's planning
jurisdiction. The following provides a list of where chemicals and fertilizers were located in
1993:
Napa Auto Parts
Wholesale Auto Parts
Fairway Ford
Burgaw Plating
True Value Hardware
Rooks Farm Supply
Murphy Milling
Burgaw Milling
Battery Acid
Battery Acid
Battery Acid
Chrome Chemical
Farm Chemical
Farm Chemical/Fertilizer
Farm Chemical/Fertilizer
Farm Chemical/Fertilizer
In addition, there are below ground fuel storage tanks located at retail stores scattered
throughout the planning jurisdiction.
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The preparation of this map 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.
f F ND
ZONE
A AREA OF 100-YEAR FLOOD; BASE FLOOD
ELEVATIONS AND FLOOD HAZARD FACTORS
NOT DETERMINED.
B AREAS BETWEEN LIMITS OF THE 100-YEAR
FLOOD AND 500-YEAR FLOOD; OR CERTAIN
AREAS SUBJECTTO 100•YFAR FLOODING WITH
AVERAGE DEPTHS LESS THAN ONE (I) FOOT
OR WHERE THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE
AREA IS LESS THAN ONE SQUARE MILE; OR
ARRAS PROTECTED BY LEVEES FROM THE
NG.
PREPARED
BURGAW
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MAP 4
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Table 17
Town of Burgaw
Soil Series Characteristics
Depth to
Seasonal
Flooding
Dwellings
Map
High Water
Frequency
Without
Streets and
Symbol
Soil Series
Slope
Table (ft.)
(Surface)
Basements
Roads
Septic Tanks
HYDRIC SOILS
Gr (PFD)
Grantham loamy fine
0-2
0-1.0
None
Severe: wetness
Severe: low
Severe: wetness,
sand
strength, wetness
peres slowly
Gt (PFD)
Grifton loamy fine
0-2
0.5-1.0
None
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
sand
I NA
Leon fine sand
0-2
0-1.0
None
Severe: cut banks
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness,
cave, wetness
poor filter
LS
Liddell silt loam
0-2
+1-1.5
None
Severe: ponding
Severe: ponding
Severe: ponding
Me
Meggett loam
0-2
0-1.0
Rare
Severe: wetness
Severe: shrink
Severe: wetness,
swell, wetness
peres slowly
Mk
Muckalee loam
0-2
0.5-1.5
Frequent
Severe: cut banks
Severe: wetness,
Severe: flooding,
cave, wetness
flooding
wetness
Pn
Pantego
0-2
0-1.5
Rare
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
RA
Rains fine sandy
0-2
0-1.0
None
Severe: wetness
Severe. wetness
Severe. wetness
loam
To
Torhunta mucky fine
0-2
0.5-1.5
Rare
Severe. cut banks
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
sandy loam
cave, wetness
Wo
Woodington fine
0-2
0.5-1.0
None
Severe: cut banks
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
sandy loam
cave, wetness
NON-HYDRIC SOILS
Aya (PF)
Aycock loam
0-6
4.0-6.0
None
Moderate:
Moderate: low
Severe: peres
wetness
strength
slowly
AyBZ (PF)
Aycock loam
0-6
4.0-6.0
None
Moderate:
Moderate: low
Severe: peres
wetness
strength
slowly

H
w
Depth to
Seasonal
Flooding
Dwellings
Map
High Water
Frequency
Without
Streets and
Symbol
Soil Series
Slope
Table (ft.)
(Surface)
Basements
Roads
Septic Tanks
BaB
Baymeade fine sand
1-4
4.0-5.0
None
Slight
Slight
Severe: poor filter
EmA (PF)
Exum loam
0-2
2.0-3.0
None
Moderate:
Moderate: low
Severe: wetness,
wetness
strength, wetness
peres slowly
EuA
Exum-Urban land
-
2.0-3.0
None
Moderate:
Moderate: low
Severe: wetness,
complex
wetness
strength, wetness
peres slowly
Fo (PF)
Foreston loamy fine
0-2
2.0-3.5
None
Severe: cut banks
Moderate:
Severe: wetness
sand
cave, wetness
wetness
GoA (PF)
Goldsboro fine sandy
0-2
2.0-3.0
None
Severe: wetness
Moderate:
Severe: wetness
loam
wetness
ON (PF)
Onslow loamy fine
0-3
1.5-3.0
None
Severe: wetness
Moderate:
Severe: wetness
sand
wetness
PaA
Pactolus fine sand
0-2
1.5-3.0
None
Severe: cut banks
Moderate:
Severe: wetness,
cave, wetness
wetness
poor filter
Pt
Pits*
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-
-
-
-
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*Areas where the sandy soil material has been excavated to a depth of 10 to 30 feet.
(PFD) Prime farmland when drained.
(PF) Prime farmland.
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' The most significant manmade hazard within Burgaw may be the heavy volume of truck
traffic on N. C. 53. As discussed in the Existing Land Use section, this traffic conflicts with
' local residential and commercial traffic. The streets are not designed to accommodate the turns
which are required of large commercial trucks. Additionally, the transient truck traffic travels
through residential as well as congested commercial areas. There is a high potential for
' accidents.
5. Fragile Areas
' Subchapter 7H of Chapter 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC
7H) provides the state's definition of areas of environmental concern (AECs). Those areas
include coastal wetlands, ocean hazard areas, estuarine shorelines, inlet hazard areas, public trust
waters, coastal complex natural areas, coastal areas sustaining remnant species, significant coastal
archaeological resources, and significant coastal historic architectural resources. There are no
AECs located within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction. Therefore, the CAMA minor and major
permit requirements do not apply.
There are significant non -AEC fragile areas which must be identified and their impacts
on Burgaw discussed. Those are summarized in the following sections, 5.a) through 5.d).
a) 404 Wetlands
The most significant fragile areas in Burgaw are the 404 wetland areas. 404 wetlands are
areas covered by water or that have waterlogged soils for long periods during the growing season.
Plants growing in wetlands are capable of living in soils lacking oxygen for at least part of the
growing season. Some wetlands, such as swamps, are obvious. Others are sometimes difficult
to identify because they may be dry during part of the year. Wetlands include, but are not
limited to, bottomlands, forests, swamps, pocosins, pine savannahs, bogs, marshes, and wet
' meadows.
While the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington office has not done extensive
wetlands analysis in Burgaw's planning jurisdiction, the location of hydric soils is a good
indication of areas having a high probability of being classified as 404 wetlands areas. Those
hydric soils are located on Map 3 and include the following soils series: Grantham, Grifton,
' Leon, Muckalee, Meggett, Pantego, Rains, Torhunta and Woodington. The reader is cautioned
that precise determinations of 404 wetland areas must be made through "in -field" site analysis
by a representative of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' Wilmington office. Because of the
' extensive areas of hydric soils in Burgaw's planning jurisdiction, public and private development
should only be undertaken after an on -site investigation for 404 wetland areas has been conducted
by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Normally, specific in -field wetlands determination will be based on the following criteria:
404 wetlands are generally agreed to exist if: (1) the vegetation is hydrophytic, (2) the soil is
' hydric, and (3) the hydrology is wetland; i.e., inundated. (See Federal Manual for IdentiWnng
Jurisdictional Wetland, January 10, 1989, as adopted by USFWS, EPA, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, and the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service, Part II.) Simultaneous to the preparation
of this plan, amendments to the federal definition of wetlands were being considered which
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reduce the areas afforded protection under the wetlands legislation. Those areas known as
"non-splashable" wetlands, which include pine forests, meadows, and brushy areas where water
lies just below the surface, could be eliminated from 404 regulation. '
Wetlands are a significant natural resource because they provide recharge areas for
groundwater; serve as filter traps for sediment, pesticides and other pollutants; provide ,
non-structural flood control; buffer against shoreline erosion; serve as buffer zones between
upland activities and valuable aquatic systems; and provide habitats for numerous furbearing
animals, endangered species, and other wildlife. ,
b) Slopes in Excess of 12%
There are no slopes located within the Town of Burgaw's planning jurisdiction which are ,
in excess of 12%.
c) Excessive Erosion Areas
There are no excessive erosion areas located within the Town of Burgaw's planning I
jurisdiction.
d) Historic and Archaeological Sites I
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History,
has indicated that there is one known archaeological site located within Burgaw's planning '
jurisdiction. However, the town has never been systematically surveyed to determine the location
of archaeological resources. Therefore, additional sites may exist. All archaeological site
locations are restricted information and locations may not be included in any public document '
or made available to any individual without the permission of the state archaeologist. Any
development projects should be implemented under appropriate historic preservation legislation
and in coordination with the Division of Archives and History to avoid damage to valuable '
archaeological resources.
Based on the Division of Archives and History files, the following structures of
historic/architectural importance are located within Burgaw:
• Burgaw Depot, 102 East Fremont Street, Burgaw. Listed in the National Register '
of Historic Places on July 24, 1986.
•
Pender County Courthouse Square, Burgaw. Listed in the National Register on
May 10, 1979.
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In 1990, over 13% of the town's dwelling units had been constructed prior to 1940.
Renovations or demolitions of older structures should be coordinated with the Division of
Archives and History to ensure the preservation of historically or architecturally significant
structures.
1 6. Areas of Resource Poten
a) Agricultural and Forest Lands
Within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction, the following are considered by the U. S.
Department of Agriculture to be prime agricultural soils: Grifton loamy fine sand, Grantham
loam, Aycock loam, Exum loam, Foreston loamy fine sand, Goldsboro fine sandy loam, Onslow
loam fine sand. It should be noted that the Grifton and Grantham soils are considered prime
farmland only where drained. Most of Burgaw's undeveloped prime agricultural lands are located
in the extraterritorial area north and northeast of the town where extensive areas are occupied by
the Exum loam soils. (See Map 3.)
Almost all of the soils within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction have good potential for both
hardwood and coniferous trees. These soils include: Aycock loam, Exum, Foreston, Goldsboro,
Grantham, Grifton, Liddell, Onslow, Pactolus, Pantego, Rains, Torhunta and Woodington.
In summary, there are extensive commercially productive agricultural gncultural and forestlands
located within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction.
' b Public Parks
There are three public parks located within Burgaw (see page I-37). These facilities have
only local significance. No significant increases in park property are expected during the
planning period.
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SECTION II: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS

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A. PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
1. General Discussion
In this section, recent trends in Burgaw's population and housing characteristics will be
utilized to project population growth and housing characteristics in the county throughout the 5-
year (to 1998) and 10-year (to year 2003) planning periods. The continuing tide of year-round
migration into Pender County is expected to have progressively greater impact on land use issues
throughout the next ten years.
As development continues near fragile areas, resource protection will assume greater
significance in the public eye. Continued development in areas within Burgaw's planning
jurisdiction will strain the capacity of the existing transportation system; increase demand for
municipal water and wastewater and solid waste disposal; and place increasing demands on
schools, recreational facilities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and
administrative/regulatory agencies. Despite increased pressure to control residential development,
the basic demand for housing by incoming population -- in particular, affordable housing for the
year-round population -- will be an important need to be addressed by local planning agencies
in the coming decade. An informed analysis of where and how fast development will occur is
crucial to the development of land use policies for Burgaw's next ten-year planning period.
2. Year -Round Population Projections
Based on Coastal Area Management Act planning guidelines, population projections
prepared by the N. C. State Data Center, Office of State Planning, are the appropriate data to be
utilized in projecting year-round population for Burgaw from 1990-2003. The table below
outlines 1990 and projected 1998 and 2003 year-round population for Pender County based on
State Data Center statistics. The base Town of Burgaw projections are developed on the
assumption that the relative growth rates of Burgaw and Pender County will remain the same
from 1990-2003 as displayed from 1980-1990. In 1994, a total of 971 persons were added to
the town's population through annexation and the opening of a state prison. This "surge" in
population was added to the base forecast. (The State Data Center does not provide population
projections for municipalities.) Based on continued industrial development in the Burgaw area,
and the continued demographic impact of I-40, the projected growth rate for Burgaw appears
reasonable.
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Table 18
Population Growth and Average Annual Growth Rate
Town of Burgaw and Pender County, 1980-2003
Population Average Annual Growth Rate
Location 1980 1990 1998 2003 1980-90 1990-98 1998-200
Burgaw 1,738 2,099 3,360* 3,513* 2.1% 7.5% " 0.9%
Pender County 22,262 28,855 34,523 37,688 3.0% 2A% 1.8%
North Carolina 6,040,592 6,628,637 7,242,025 7,566,873 1.0% 1.2% 0.9%
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*Includes 347 people annexed in 1994 and 624 prison population.
Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc.
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The town, like Pender County, will continue to experience substantial growth in excess
of the state's population growth rate over the next ten years. In fact, if projections hold true,
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Burgaw's population will increase by more than 67% from 1990-2003.*
3. Population Projections by Age. Race. Sex
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Throughout the planning period, Burgaw's population will continue to age, with the
percentage of individuals aged 65 and over comprising an increasingly larger percentage of the
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total population. The female population is expected to grow slightly faster than the male
population, and the white population is expected to grow significantly faster than the non -white
population. However, at the end of the planning period, Burgaw will still have a much larger
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percentage of its population in the non -white category than Pender County on the state as a
whole. These projections are based on recent historical trends for the Town of Burgaw, as well
as projections by age, race and sex for Pender County published by the State Data Center.
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Unfortunately, detailed projections for Pender County cannot be used to derive more detailed,
tabular age, race, and sex projections for Burgaw because the town's demographic characteristics
are generally atypical of Pender County as a whole.
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4. HousingTrends
Based on expected population growth and trends noted during the summary of existing
conditions, it is anticipated that Burgaw's most serious housing problem during the planning '
period will be maintaining a supply of standard, affordable rental housing. The anticipated
shortage of rental housing will impact the low income community, including elderly households
on fixed income, but younger working households who relocate to Burgaw to be closer to ,
manufacturing jobs along the I-40 corridor. Additionally, some of these younger working
households will wish to purchase new, affordable housing units, also a commodity in short supply
in Burgaw. Throughout the 1980s, the growth rate of new housing units was less than 50% of
the population growth rate, resulting in an unusual increase in household size for the period, and
a chronic shortage of affordable housing.
*Includes annexations.
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The town realizes that it needs to increase its supply of affordable housing, as well as
improve the condition of its existing housing, over 20% of which is substandard according to
HUD Section 8 guidelines. The town received a FY1992 $300,000 grant from the Home
Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, which it will utilize to rehabilitate 18 single-family
dwellings in severely deteriorated condition throughout the town limits. Applications may also
be submitted to secure Community Development Block Grant rehabilitation assistance. To help
increase its supply of housing, the town plans to submit a future HOME application to provide
downpayment assistance to first-time homebuyers. Also, the town encourages development of
multi -family, lower income rental housing within the town limits, and will actively pursue HOME
and/or North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) assistance in support of quality multi-
family development.
In the 1980's, a total of 169 dwelling units were constructed for an average of 16.9 per
year. During the planning period, it is anticipated that the annual rate of construction will
increase to 20 to 25 dwelling units per year. Much of this construction should occur in areas
annexed by the town. Poor soil conditions will require the extension of the town's sewer system
to accommodate moderate to high density development.
In 1993, the majority of the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction was zoned RA-20 which
required a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet per dwelling unit. This lot size requirement
should not be reduced without the availability of central sewer service.
5. Public Land Use
Some significant public land use changes are anticipated during the planning period.
Those include:
-- Construction of a new fire station.
-- Expansion of the existing municipal building.
-- Relocation of the police department into the renovated municipal building.
Except for a fire station site and acquisition of street rights -of -way, no significant acquisitions
of public property are anticipated.
6. Commercial Land Use
Major changes in Burgaw's commercial land use are not expected during the planning
period. The central business district will continue to be the primary commercial center.
Highway -oriented and shopping center commercial development will continue along the U.S.117
Bypass. Significant commercial rezoning is not anticipated.
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The main commercial land use issues will be: '
-- Preservation of the Burgaw central business district for both economic and I
historical/architectural reasons.
-- Control of strip development along U.S. 117.
-- Control of commercial development along N.C. 53 between Burgaw and I-40.
-- Reduction of transient commercial truck traffic through the Burgaw central '
business district.
Commercial growth should occur gradually. As development occurs, the town should t
strive to minimize adverse impacts of commercial development on adjacent residential properties.
In addition, the town should control the location and number of curb cuts or highway entrances '
through stringent enforcement of the town's zoning and subdivision ordinances. '
The Burgaw zoning ordinance provides for a central business district and a neighborhood I
business district. The intent of these districts is defined as follows.
Central Business District: The regulations for this district are designed to permit a
concentrated development of permitted facilities within the central portion of Burgaw with
emphasis upon large scale stores and specialized shops serving a retail trading area. No
B-1 district shall be less than four (4) acres in area.
Neighborhood Business District: The Neighborhood Business District is established as
a district in which the principal use of land is to provide for the retailing of goods and
services to the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The regulations of this district are
intended to provide for retail trades and services in designed shopping areas, where the
nature of the development occurring is limited by standards designed to protect the ,
abutting residential areas. No B-2 district shall be less than four (4) acres in area.
During the planning period, development will be consistent with the intent of these two I
commercial districts.
7. Industrial Land Use I
The Burgaw zoning ordinance provides for the following industrial districts:
Light Industrial District: This district is defined as an area in which manufacturing '
establishments that produce commodities with a minimum of noise, gaseous emissions and
other objectionable external effects customarily associated with an industrial process may '
be developed. The array of permitted uses is limited to the environmentally protective
nature of this district. No I-1 district will be less than four (4) acres in area.
Heavy Industrial District: This district is defined as an area where most manufacturing
establishments may be developed. This district is customarily located in proximity to '
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railroad sidings and/or major thoroughfares. The purpose of this district is to permit the
normal operations of almost all industries except those that would be detrimental to
adjoining properties. Excluded from this district are those industries which are noxious
by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, glare, noise and vibrations and those industries
which deal primarily in hazardous products such as explosives. No I-2 district shall be
' less than five (5) acres in area.
The town does not have any light industrial zoned property. All industrial development
has occurred in the heavy industrial district. This is unusual since much of Burgaw's industrial
development during the 1980's occurred in industrial parks. Additional industrial park
development may be required during the planning period to accommodate industrial growth. In
1993, the town rezoned 50 acres on Dickerson Street for an expansion of the Burgaw Industrial
Park developed by Pender Progress. The town should consider establishment of some light
industrial areas or parks.
' 8. Transportation
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Table 19 provides a summary of traffic counts at selected locations from 1983 to 1991.
The count locations are delineated on Map 5. During that period, traffic at the selected locations
increased by 47%.
Table 19
Town of Burgaw - Average Daily Traffic
Years 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991
% Change
Coordinate* 1983 1984 1985 1986 1991 1983-1991
1
1,100
1,300
1,100
1,300
1,800
+ 64%
2
3,900
3,700
3,300
2,200
2,200
- 43%
3
3,000
3,400
3,200
4,700
6,100
+103%
4
4,700
4,100
4,100
3,900
5,500
+ 17%
5
2,200
2,200
2,400
3,300
5,400
+145%
6
2,600
3,000
3,300
3,700
5,900
+127%
7
1,100
1,300
1,200
1,400
5,900
+436%
8
2,400
3,400
3,000
4,000
5,700
+138%
9
2,600
--
2,400
--
2,800
+ 8%
10
1,000
--
2,100
--
1,600
+ 6%
11
1,600
--
1,200
--
1,500
- 6%
12
4,500
31000
4,500
61000
7,700
+ 71%
13
4,400
5,000
5,000
5,600
7,000
+ 59%
14
6,100
--
--
4,900
5,500
- 10%
15
5,000
4,000
3,500
3.000
3,500
- 30%
16
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,600
1,900
+ 27%
* Coordinates correspond with Map 5.
-- Data not available.
Source: North Carolina Department of Transportation
TOTAL + 47%

THE PREPARATION OF THIS MAP WAS FINANCED IN PART
THROUGH A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. THROUGH FUNDS
PROVIOED BY THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF
1972. AS AMENDED. WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE
OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
NATIONAL CCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.
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AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC COORDINATES MAP
BURGHW I NORTH CAO
MOLINA
LEGEND
D INCREASED ADT (1983-1986 )
Q DECREASED ADT (1983- 1986)
MAP 5
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Traffic may be expected to continue to increase. Burgaw should have a detailed
thoroughfare plan prepared which will address overall transportation needs. The town anticipated
receiving a draft plan from the North Carolina Department of Transportation by June, 1993. In
particular, alternatives to the routing of transient commercial truck traffic through Burgaw on
N.C. 53 should be pursued.
' 9. Annexation
Annexation will be a significant issue during the planning period. In 1994, two major
annexations are expected to occur. One will be 174.28 acres located on Penderlea Highway and
will include one business and the state prison. The second will be located southeast of town and
include 91.85 acres. This area will include Guardian Care, several businesses and approximately
25 residences. A total of approximately 971 people, including 624 prisoners, will be added to
the town's population. Poor soil conditions will necessitate utility extension to accommodate
development within the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction. As extensions occur, it is expected
that the town will pursue an aggressive annexation policy. Most likely, the population forecasts
included in this plan will prove to be low for the planning period. However, it is impossible to
anticipate annexation actions and the resulting impact on population.
10. Areas Likely to Experience Major Land Use Changes
Except for the area annexed in February, 1990, Buccaneer Country Club, no major
changes in land use within the Town of Burgaw corporate limits are expected The Buccaneer
Country Club property may develop as growth along the I-40 corridor occurs. Total development
of the property would accommodate approximately 700 additional dwelling units. If development
of the property begins during the planning period, growth should occur at a gradual rate. It is
' expected that build -out would require over 15 years to complete.
Within the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the following changes are expected:
' -- Continued development along N.C. 53 between Burgaw and I-40.
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-- Industrial development in industrial parks and on scattered sites.
-- Residential subdivision development as town utilities become available.
While it is unlikely to occur within the planning period, an alternate route to N.C. 53 will
become necessary. When constructed, the route's location will have a significant impact on land
use. It is expected that a new route would be located north of Burgaw and serve as a stimulant
for commercial/industrial development.
' 11. Summary
The greatest obstacles to growth within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction will be the lack
of central sewer within the extraterritorial jurisdiction and 404 wetland areas. These obstacles
will not change significantly during the planning period. Extension of sewer lines will be the
responsibility of developers. In locations which are not adjacent to existing sewer lines, the
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extension of sewer lines to new subdivision may be cost prohibitive. Therefore, it is anticipated '
that expansion of the town's sewer system will occur slowly.
Other planning issues will include:
-- Control of development along N.C. 53 east of Burgaw and U.S. 17. '
-- Provision of town services to accommodate an expanding population base.
-- Implementation of long-range thoroughfare planning. '
Improvement of overall housing conditions. 1
-- Development of affordable housing.
-- Annexation of developing areas. '
-- Development additional industrial parks. '
-- Planning for relocation of the town's sewage treatment plant point of discharge.
B. PROJECTED PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDS/AVAILABILITY
The major service need facing the town will be the provision of adequate sewage ,
treatment. In 1993, the plant capacity was 500,000 gallons per day (gpd). The average daily
flow was 240,000 to 250,000 gpd. The 1994 annexations were expected to add 100,000 gpd to
bring the total to 350,000 gpd. Thus, approximately 150,000 gpd of capacity would remain '
which would accommodate approximately 1,500 people. This is more than ample to
accommodate the forecast population growth. However, continued strong industrial growth and
annexation of development in the extraterritorial area could result in capacity problems. Careful '
long-range planning for expansion of the sewage plant capacity must occur.
More important than the plant capacity is the issue of hydro capacity. The plant ,
discharges into a ditch which flow into Burgaw Creek. The creek is a low flow water body.
Thus, insufficient water flow is available to dilute the treated effluent and effectively carry the
waste from the point of discharge. The town must consider options which may be available to
it for alternate discharge points, including the Northeast Cape Fear River and locations directly
on Burgaw Creek.
In addition to growth concerns, the town has a serious inflow problem. During periods
of heavy rainfall, the average daily flow increases to as much as 600,000 gpd. Thus, on those ,
days, the town is attempting to treat approximately 350,000 gallons of rain water. It is
imperative that an inflow study be undertaken to identify the problems and recommend solutions.
The town should apply for a CAMA technical assistance grant to aid in the preparation of an ,
inflow study.
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C. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Two redevelopment issues exist in Burgaw. The most significant is the elimination of
substandard housing. Burgaw has aggressively enforced its minimum housing code and
rehabilitated 36 residential units through Community Development Block Grant and North
' Carolina Housing Finance Agency programs. However, in 1993, a total of approximately 150
deteriorated dwelling units remained. In addition, there is an undetermined number of
substandard dwelling units within the town's extra -territorial jurisdiction. The town will continue
to secure housing rehabilitation funding. In 1993, the town received a HOME project grant to
assist with the rehabilitation of 18 additional units. Because competition exists for limited
housing assistance funding, it is unlikely that the town can accomplish more than 80 to 100
rehabilitations during the ten-year planning period.
The second redevelopment issue is the preservation of the Burgaw Central Business
' District. Preservation/rehabilitation of the existing structures is critical to the continuation of
Burgaw's attractive appearance and "small town" atmosphere. The following should be
undertaken to aid in preservation of the central business district:
-- Investigate the feasibility/desirability of having the central business district
designated as a historic district.
' -- Review the town's zoning ordinance to determine what, if any, changes should be
made to support utilization of central business district properties.
-- Consider participation in the North Carolina Main Street program.
-- Consider development of an annual cultural/festival event designed to draw
attention to the Burgaw central business district.
The town is not subject to substantial hurricane or other major storm related flooding.
However, extensive wind damage could occur during a hurricane. The state building code sets
standards for wind -resistant construction for both frame -built and modular/mobile homes. Those
standards should be enforced in Burgaw's planning jurisdiction. Following major storm damage,
it is anticipated that redevelopment would occur at existing densities.
D. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
This plan was reviewed by the Pender County Planning Department prior to certification
by the Coastal Resources Commission. This review was provided to help ensure consistency of
this plan with Pender County's planning efforts. Intergovernmental coordination and cooperation
will continue through the ten-year planning period. This will be essential to accomplish effective
planning for public utilities, thoroughfare projects, community facilities, housing needs, and
1 environmental protection. The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will be responsible for ensuring
adequate coordination with Pender County and other government entities as may be required.
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SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
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SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The CAMA regulations require the establishment of a specific land classification system
to support the local government's policy statements. This system should reflect developing land
use patterns within the city and provide a framework to be utilized by Burgaw to identify future
land uses.
The 15A NCAC 7B requirements provide for the following land classifications:
developed, urban transition, limited transition, community, rural, rural with services, and
conservation. In applying these classifications, Burgaw should carefully consider where and
when various types of development should be encouraged. Additionally, environmentally
sensitive areas should be recognized by the land classification system. Each applicable land
classification must be represented on a land classification map.
The following land classifications, which are delineated on Map 6, will apply in Burgaw's
planning jurisdiction:
Developed areas included in the developed land classification are currently urban in
character, with no or minimal undeveloped land remaining. Municipal types of services,
with the exception of central water and sewer service, are in place or are expected to be
provided within the next five to ten years. Land uses include residential, commercial,
public/semi-public, and other urban land uses at the following densities which are
prescribed by 15A NCAC 7B:
• 500 dwelling units per square mile, or
' • three dwelling units per acre, or
• where a majority of lots are 15,000 square feet or less.
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In Burgaw, the developed classification is sub -divided into the following sub-
classifications:
Developed Residential (DR) - These are areas where electrical, police, fire,
sanitation, recreation and other municipal services are provided. The major land
use is residential development. In 1993, all developed residential property was
located within the Burgaw corporate limits. The maximum height for residential
structures is 35 feet. Specific densities in the various areas of the towns planning
jurisdiction shall be dictated by the Burgaw zoning ordinance. Minimum lot sizes
range from 20,000 square feet within the extra -territorial jurisdiction to 5,000 in
some single-family residential. areas within the corporate limits.
Developed Commercial (DC) - These are areas where police, fire, sanitation,
recreation, and other municipal services are provided. The developed commercial
category is primarily located within the central business district and along U.S.
117. The majority of the developed commercial category was developed in 1993.
The town desires to carefully control its commercial zoning in order to preserve
the town's small town atmosphere. The uses that are allowed in the developed

commercial category are found in the Table of Permitted Uses from the Town of '
Burgaw Zoning Ordinance, included in this document as Appendix 2.
Developed Industrial (DI) - These areas are provided town water and sewer '
services. Within the corporate limits, the full range of other municipal services
is provided. This category includes both heavy and light industrial zoning. Over '
90 percent of the town's developed industrial property is located within industrial
parks. The uses that are allowed in the developed industrial category are found
in the Table of Permitted Uses from the Town of Burgaw Zoning Ordinance, '
included in this document as Appendix 2.
There are no minimum lot sizes for industrially zoned property. The maximum
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building height for I-1 light industrial property is 35 feet and 56 feet for I-2 heavy
industrial property. In 1993, all industrial property in Burgaw was zoned I-2.
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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
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include mixed land uses such as residential (single- and multi -family), commercial,
institutional, industrial, industrial parks, transportation, and other uses approaching high
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to moderate densities. Specific uses will be governed by the Town of Burgaw zoning
'
ordinance. In 1993, all urban transition areas were zoned RA-20, residential -agricultural.
However, during the planning period, rezonings are anticipated which would allow a
broad range of urban uses including residential, commercial, and industrial development.
'
The urban transition category is primarily found within the town's extra -territorial
jurisdiction along all major roads leading into the town.
,
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
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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 Burgaw
zoning ordinance. Rezonings may occur during the planning period which may result in
scattered non-residential uses. In 1993, all limited transition areas were zoned RA-20,
'
residential -agricultural.
Conservation (CON) - The following environmentally sensitive areas are included in the
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conservation classification:
100-Year Floodplain: This category includes the waters of all streams and areas '
susceptible to flooding. These areas are located primarily along Burgaw Creek
and its tributaries and are delineated on Map 4. Only those uses consistent with
the policies contained in this plan and the Town of Burgaw zoning ordinance will '
be allowed.
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Historic Properties: This category includes the Pender County Courthouse
Square and the Burgaw Depot.
Open Space: This category includes the abandoned Seaboard Coastline Railroad
right-of-way. No development will be allowed in this category. This must be
enforced through the Town of Burgaw zoning ordinance.
404 Wetlands: This classification includes areas of 404 wetlands which meet the
wetlands definition contained in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Only uses
consistent with the policy statements section of this plan, the Burgaw zoning
ordinance, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program will be
allowed. These areas are not delineated on the Land Classification Map. Specific
locations must be determined in the field by representatives of the Wilmington,
North Carolina, office of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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THROUGH A GRANT BY THE NORTH
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THE ABANDONED ATLANTIC COASTLINE RAILROAD RIGHTOF-
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SECTION IV: POLICY STATEMENTS
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SECTION IV. TOWN OF BURGAW POLICY STATEMENTS
A. INTRODUCTION
tThe policy statements are the most important element of this plan and have a day-to-day impact
on planning decisions within the Town of Burgaw. The statements will have an impact in two
' important areas, which include:
• Establishment of local planning policy.
' Review of proposed projects requiring state or federal assistance or approval to
determine consistency with local policies.
' The policies contained in this section are based on the objectives of the Town of Burgaw and
satisfy the objectives of the Coastal Resources Commission. The Burgaw Board of
Commissioners closely supervised the development of these policies.
There are no areas of environmental concern as defined by 15A NCAC 7H located in the Town
' of Burgaw's planning jurisdiction. CAMA minor and major permitting as required by N.C.G.S
113A-118 does not apply to the town. Therefore, many policies, particularly those regarding
development in areas of environmental concern, are not applicable to the Town of Burgaw. All
policies stated in this plan must be supported by local ordinances and actions in order to ensure
implementation.
' In order to comply with 15A NCAC 7B planning requirements, the Town of Burgaw must
specify stated development policies under each one of five broad topics. These topics include:
• Resource Protection
• Resource Production and Management
Economic and Community Development
• Continuing Public Participation
' Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plans
Based on the analysis of existing conditions and trends, and discussions with the town's Planning
Board and 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
within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction throughout the current planning period, or through 2003.
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B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS '
1. Soils: The following soils policies will be enforced to mitigate septic tank problems and '
improve problems associated with poor soil conditions.
(a) Enforce all current regulations of the N. C. State Building Code and the Pender
County Health Department in all matters relating to septic tank
installation/replacement in the town's planning jurisdiction.
(b) Coordinate all development activity with appropriate county and state regulatory '
personnel.
(c) Continue to stress low density development and development in areas with i
suitable soils through enforcement of the town's zoning ordinance.
(d) The town will cooperate with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in the '
regulation/enforcement of the 404 wetlands permit process. The town will revise
its subdivision ordinance to require the designation of 404 wetland areas, as '
determined by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, on all subdivision plats.
2. Flood Hazard Areas:
(a) Burgaw will continue to coordinate all development within the 100-year floodplain
with the town's Inspections Department, the North Carolina Division of Coastal '
Management, FEMA, the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and Pender County. The only
established floodplain areas located in Burgaw's planning jurisdiction are located
in Pender County in the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction. '
(b) Burgaw will continue to enforce the Pender County flood damage prevention
ordinance within the extraterritorial jurisdiction area to control development within
flood hazard areas.
3. Groundwater/Protection of Potable Water Supplies: '
(a) Burgaw will strive to conserve its surficial* groundwater resources by supporting
the N. C. Division of Environmental Management stormwater runoff regulations '
through enforcement of county and state sewage disposal requirements, and
through support of NCAC Subchapters 2L and 2C, which regulate land uses near
groundwater resources. '
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Groundwaters which are at or just below the surface.
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(b)
Industrial development shall be discouraged from location in areas particularly
susceptible to groundwater contamination (hydric soils areas). This policy must
be implemented through local controls, in particular the town's zoning ordinance.
(c)
The Town of Burgaw's water distribution system is based on the groundwater
drawn through a total of three wells as the supply sources. Land uses near
groundwater sources are regulated by the N. C. Division of Environmental
Management through NCAC, Subchapters 21, and 2C. Burgaw recognizes the
importance of protecting potable water supplies and, therefore, supports the
enforcement of these regulations.
4. Manmade Hazards:
(a)
Burgaw will support the technical requirements and state program approval for
underground storage tanks (Chapter 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
'
280 and 281), and any subsequent state regulations concerning underground
storage tanks adopted during the planning period.
'
(b)
The town opposes the temporary or permanent storage or disposal of any toxic
wastes, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency, within its planning
jurisdiction.
(c)
Burgaw opposes the transport of hazardous materials by transient traffic through
residential areas and the central business district.
(d)
Burgaw opposes the location of any industries within its jurisdiction which utilize
'
or produce materials which are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency
as hazardous.
(e) Because industry can present hazards to other forms of development, only similar
land uses will be encouraged around industrial uses, industrial parks and sandpits.
Residential development will be limited near fuel storage tanks. The town's
zoning ordinance will be utilized to enforce this policy.
5. Stormwater Runoff:
' (a) Burgaw recognizes the value of water quality maintenance to the protection of
fragile areas and to the provision of clear water for recreational purposes. The
' town will support state regulations relating to stormwater runoff resulting from
development (Stormwater Disposal Policy 15A NCAC 2H.001-.1003).
(b) The Town of Burgaw realizes the importance of protecting its soils against
stormwater runoff. In doing so, it will continue to encourage and support the use
of the U. S. Soil Conservation Service and the Pender County Agricultural
' Extension Service. Additionally, it will continue to enforce its zoning ordinance.
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6. Solid Waste Disposal: The town will support only new landfill sites to serve Pender
County and its municipalities which will not adversely affect valuable groundwater
resources: The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to comment on any site which
is proposed for such purpose. The town is opposed to locating a landfill within Burgaw's
planning jurisdiction. (See Policy 4, page IV-7.)
7. Cultural/Historical Resources: '
(a) Burgaw will request developers to coordinate land disturbing activities with the '
N. C. Division of Archives and History. The town will also notify the Division
of Archives and History of any construction activity in the vicinity of the Pender
County Courthouse Square and the Burgaw Railroad Depot.
(b) The Burgaw Railroad Depot and the Pender County Courthouse Square are
designated as conservation areas. ,
(c) The Town of Burgaw will investigate the feasibility/desirability of having the
Burgaw central business district designated as an historic district. The assistance '
of the N. C. Division of Archives and History will be requested in making this
determination.
8. Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas: ,
(a) No industrial development will be allowed in areas classified as conservation '
areas. In other areas, industrial development will be allowed which is consistent
with the town's zoning ordinance. Allowable industrial uses are defined in
Appendix 2 of this land use plan. ,
(b) The town supports industrial development that is compatible with its small town
character. However, such development must be developed and operated without
damage to groundwater resources, wetlands, or adjacent productive agricultural
lands.
9. Package Treatment Plant Use: Burgaw will support the construction of package treatment ,
plants which are approved and permitted by the appropriate state agencies. If any
package plants are approved, Burgaw supports a requirement for a specific contingency '
plan specifying how ongoing private operation and maintenance of the plant will be
provided, and detailing provisions for assumption of the plant into a public system should
the private operation fail. '
C. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICY STATEMENTS ,
1. Recreation Resources: Burgaw will continue its ongoing effort to maintain abundant open
space within the town, to improve existing recreational facilities, and to acquire additional '
open space for public recreation facilities when financially feasible. (See Policy 11, page
IV-9.) '
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Productive Agricultural Lands: Burgaw desires to maintain its prime agricultural
farmlands. The town will:
(a) where agricultural production is occurring within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction,
the town supports and encourages use of U. S. Soil Conservation Services Best
Management Practices program to protect productive agricultural lands.
(b) continue to enforce the zoning ordinance, the town will control the type -of
development within the agriculturally -zoned areas, RA-20 districts.
3. Productive Forest Lands: Burgaw encourages and supports forestry best management
practices as defined in the ForesgZx Best Management Practices Manual, 1989, North
Carolina Division of Forest Resources.
4. Off -Road Vehicles: Burgaw does not oppose the responsible use of off -road vehicles.
D. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
Burgaw desires to maintain its small town atmosphere. Commercial, industrial and residential
development will be controlled by the town's zoning and subdivision ordinances. Conservation
areas will be protected. Land use densities will be limited to those defined in the land
classification section which is supported by the town's zoning ordinance. The following
economic and community development activities will be encouraged:
• Industrial development consistent with the policies of this plan.
• Commercial development consistent with the policies of this plan.
• Preservation of the historic and economic significance of the town's central
business district.
• Rehabilitation of substandard housing.
• Development of affordable housing.
1. Water Suvnly: Burgaw will expand its water supply system to serve all residents,
businesses, industries and governmental customers located within the corporate limits.
As development occurs and surplus capacity is available, the town will allow businesses,
developers and individuals to connect to the water supply system. Water lines will be
extended at the developers' cost.
2. Sewer System:
(a) The Town of Burgaw will seek CAMA funding through a technical assistance
grant to aid in the preparation of an inflow study for the town's sewer system.
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(b) The town will pursue the location of an alternative point of discharge for its
sewage treatment plant. Alternatives will include but not necessarily be limited
to the northeast Cape Fear River and a point located directly on Burgaw Creek.
(c) Burgaw will undertake long-range planning to ensure that its sewage treatment
plant will be adequately sized and designed to accommodate growth.
(d) Businesses, industries, developers, and individuals will be required to bear the
expense of extending sewer lines into the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction area.
(e) The Town of Burgaw will remain committed to providing needed services, as is
economically feasible, to accommodate new residential, commercial, and industrial
development within the town limits and its one -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction.
3. Types and Location of Planned Development: Burgaw will encourage economic
development while preserving its small town character. The town will maintain the
general zoning patterns and development densities included in its zoning ordinance. To
achieve these goals, the town will:
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(a) continue to enforce the town's existing zoning ordinance to ensure land use
compatibility. I
(b) discourage industrial and commercial development that is incompatible with
agricultural operations, potentially destructive to the local groundwater resource,
or that would be a possible nuisance and safety hazard to residents of the town.
The Town of Burgaw will not consider rezoning an area for any industrial use
which has the potential to cause one or more of those problems.
(c) encourage commercial and industrial activity that is compatible with the town's
small town character, that will not pose a threat to local groundwater resource, and
will not provide a potential threat to the health and safety of local residents due
to on -site storage of hazardous materials, excessive noise, or significant increase
in traffic volume.
(d) industries which are noxious by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, glare,
noise and vibrations, and those which deal primarily in hazardous products such
as explosives, should not be located in Burgaw.
(e) industrial development and/or industrial zoning should not infringe on established
residential development.
(f) industrial parks with central water and sewer services will be the preferred
locations for industrial development.
(g) with the construction of Interstate 40, the town anticipates continued industrial
growth. The town will encourage industries to locate within parks when possible.
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(h) the town believes that all prospective industries should be given a fair case -by -
case evaluation in order to compare possible economic benefits with possible
negative environmental effects.
(i) it is the town's desire to encourage commercial development along the U.S. 117
Bypass, as long as that development does not adversely affect the central business
district.
(j) in its efforts to control the development of the town, but at the same time allow
its residents to choose a feasible alternative to conventional housing, the Town of
Burgaw chooses to allow mobile home parks on a case -by -case basis. However,
the scattered -site placement of mobile homes will not be allowed.
4. Solid Waste Disposal: Burgaw supports a policy of cooperation with Pender County to
develop alternatives for solid waste disposal that will not endanger groundwater resources
or violate federal and state air quality standards. The town plans to take an active role
in any county -wide discussion concerning solid waste disposal, including recycling, types
of new disposal facilities, and siting of new disposal facilities. (See Policy 6, page IV-4.)
5. Stormwater:
(a) Burgaw will cooperate with the NCDOT, the N. C. Division of Environmental
Management, and other state agencies in mitigating the impact of stormwater
runoff on all areas. The town will support the Division of Environmental
Management's stormwater runoff retention permitting process through its zoning
permit system.
(b) The town will attempt to apply for grant funds and utilize Powell Bill funds to
improve stormwater drainage systems associated with existing rights -of -way.
(c) The town will consider adopting a town -wide comprehensive master drainage plan.
6. Energy Facili1y Siting and Development: There are no electric generating or other power
generating plants located in or proposed for location within Burgaw's planning
jurisdiction.
(a) Burgaw will review proposals for development or expansion of electric generating
plants within its vicinity on a case -by -case basis, judging the need for the facility
against all identified possible adverse impacts. The town reserves the right to
comment on the impacts of any energy facility, construction or expansion within
Pender County.
(b) Burgaw is opposed to any offshore oil/gas exploration or drilling.
(c) Burgaw supports the establishment/acquisition of easements for utility line
extensions.
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7. Commitment to State and Federal Programs: Burgaw is generally receptive to state and '
federal programs, particularly those which provide improvements to the town. The town
will continue to fully support such programs, especially the following: the North Carolina '
Department of Transportation road and bridge improvement programs, the CAMA
planning process, the Corps of Engineers regulatory and permitting efforts, Community
Development Block Grant funding, Economic Development Administration funding, North '
Carolina Housing Finance Agency funding, HOME Project funding, and Farmers Home
Administration funding for public utilities including water and sewer systems.
8. Redevelopment of Developed Areas: In order to support effective redevelopment, the '
town will support the following actions:
(a) The town will allow the reconstruction of any structures demolished by natural '
disaster when the reconstruction complies with all applicable local, state and
federal regulations. However, reconstruction cannot be more intense than that '
which previously existed. This is governed by the town's zoning ordinance.
(b) Redevelopment/preservation of the central business district. '
(c) Enforcement of the town's minimum housing code.
(d) Preparation of applications for both state and federal housing rehabilitation funds.
(e) Investigation of the feasibility/desirability of designating the central business I
district as an historic district.
9. Tourism: The Town of Burgaw will implement the following policies to further the I
development of tourism:
(a) Burgaw will support North Carolina Department of Transportation projects to I
improve access to Pender County.
(b) Burgaw will continue to support the activities of the North Carolina Division of '
Travel and Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry and
efforts to promote tourism -related commercial activity.
10. Transportation: '
(a) The Town of Burgaw will support the preparation of a Burgaw thoroughfare plan
by the N. C. State Department of Transportation. Emphasis should be placed on
the development of an alternative route for N. C. 53 through Burgaw.
,
b The Town of Burgaw supports the widening of U. S. 17 to four lanes from I-40
() g PP g
to Holly Ridge.
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(c) The town supports the widening and straightening of N. C. 210 from I-40 to U.
S. 17.
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I(d) The town supports improvements to N. C. 53 between Burgaw and Jacksonville.
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11. Recreation: The town will develop a long-range comprehensive recreation plan to address
its recreational needs. (See Policy 1, page IV-4.)
12. Land Use Trends: During the planning period, the following changes in land use should
occur within Burgaw's planning jurisdiction:
(a) continued commercial development along U. S. 117 and N. C. 53 east.
(b) continued residential subdivision development within Burgaw's extraterritorial
jurisdiction.
(c) extension of town water and sewer systems into Burgaw's extraterritorial
jurisdiction.
(d) - development of additional industrial park(s) and/or scattered industrial sites.
Interstate 40 will continue to have a strong influence on the town's growth and
development. The town will have to rely heavily on its zoning and subdivision
ordinances to ensure orderly growth and development.
E. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES
As the initial step in the preparation of this document, Burgaw prepared and adopted a "Citizen
Participation Plan." The plan outlined the methodology for citizen involvement (see Appendix
3). Public involvement was to be generated through public information meetings, advertising in
local newspapers, and advertised meetings of the Board of Commissioners and Planning Board
to work on development of the plan.
A public information meeting was conducted at the outset of the project on November 3, 1992,
at 9:30 a.m. in the Burgaw Municipal Building. Subsequently, meetings of the Planning Board
were held on November 29, 1993; January 14, 1993; March 8, 1993; March 22, 1993; April 15,
1993; and April 29, 1993. All meetings were open to the public. The Board of Commissioners
conducted a public information meeting for review and comment on the plan on May 4, 1993.
The meeting was advertised in the Pender Post.
The preliminary plan was submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for comment on May
10, 1993. Following receipt of CRC comments, the plan was amended, and a formal public
hearing on the final'document was conducted on November 2, 1993. The public hearing was
advertised in the Pender Post on September 29, 1993. The plan was approved by the Board of
Commissioners on November 9, 1993, and submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for
certification. The plan was certified on November 19, 1993.
Citizen input will continue to be solicited, primarily through the Planning Board, with advertised
and adequately publicized public meetings held to discuss special land use issues and to keep
citizens informed.
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F. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST -DISASTER RECOVERY AND ,
EVACUATION PLAN
The Town of Burgaw is not subject to substantial hurricane flooding and major water related '
damage which normally accompany major storms. During hurricanes, Burgaw serves as a refuge
area for many beach community residents. '
Pender County maintains an up-to-date evacuation plan which identifies hurricane evacuation
routes and shelters, evacuation instructions, and anticipated evacuation times for different ,
severities of storms. The plan was prepared in cooperation with the Pender County Civil
Preparedness Agency, the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, and
the Division of Civil Preparedness. The plan has been approved by Pender County and the '
county's municipalities, including Burgaw.
Burgaw will implement and support the following storm hazard mitigation, post -disaster recovery I
and evacuation policies:
• Burgaw supports the efforts of the Pender County Emergency Management '
Coordinator to facilitate and encourage the safe evacuation of vulnerable areas of
the county during storm events.
• Burgaw officials will continue to actively participate in various scheduled ,
activities of coordination among towns in the county for storm preparedness,
evacuation, and post -disaster recovery. ,
• Burgaw will coordinate all development within the extraterritorial area 100-year
floodplain areas with the town and county inspections departments, North Carolina ,
Division of Coastal Management, FEMA, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Burgaw will continue to support the enforcement of the North Carolina Building
Code, particularly the provisions which require floodproofing measures.
• Because of the limited risk associated with hurricane flooding, the town will ,
support reconstruction of public facilities at same location. All structures located
within the Burgaw Creek floodplain (not floodway) will be rebuilt according to
standard floodproofing guidelines in order to mitigate future risk from hurricanes. '
• Burgaw will discourage property owners from rebuilding destroyed structures
without taking mitigative precautions during the construction phase. The town '
will also work with the Federal Flood Insurance Rate Program to include all areas
flooded by storm into the FFIRP maps. Within the town's extraterritorial
jurisdiction, if areas are included in FFIRP maps, the regulations set forth in the '
Pender County floodplain ordinance will establish reconstruction standards.
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APPENDIX 1
SUMMARY OF POLICY STATEMENTS
ITOWN OF BURGAW 1987 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE

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TOWN OF BURGAW
LAND USE PLAN UPDATE, 1987
POLICIES
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION
2. Protection of Archaeological Sites
' In its desire to preserve all historic archaeological sites, the Town of
Burgaw will regulate the development of recorded archaeologically -
sensitive areas.
3. Protection of Architecturally or Historically Important Properties
' The town will seek to protect these cultural resources through its
existing zoning ordinance. Burgaw will also seek assistance in
having a survey conducted of all architecturally and historically
' important properties.
4. Development in Areas with Constraints
' (1) In areas with possible septic limitations, the Town of Burgaw
will remain supportive of the decisions made by Pender
' County's Health Department.
(2) Burgaw will update its existing Subdivision Ordinance and
' Zoning Ordinance. Amendments to these ordinances will
include regulations on hazardous storage facilities, i.e.,
locations and increased setback requirements.
6. Other Resource Protection Policy Areas
' The Town of Burgaw realizes the importance of protecting its soils
against stormwater runoff. In doing so, it will continue to encourage
and support the use of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and the
Pender County Agricultural Extension Service. Additionally, it will
continue to enforce its Zoning Ordinance.
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B. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES
1. Agriculture
By continuing to enforce the zoning ordinance, the town will control
the type of development within the agriculturally -zoned areas.

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2. Commercial Forestry I
Due to the fact that very little commercial timbering exists within the '
extraterritorial jurisdiction, the Town of Burgaw does not believe that
the imposition of restrictions of timbering is necessary.
6. Residential and Commercial Land Development '
The Town of Burgaw is considering possible annexation of the '
primarily residential sections along State Road 1332 (Penderlea Road)
and State Road 1343. By this annexation, the town will be able to
increase its tax base, as well as to extend water and sewer services to ,
these residents, thereby solving the septic tank problems which are
caused by poor soil types in these areas.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICIES '
1. Types and Locations of Desired Industry ,
(1) With the construction of Interstate 40, the town anticipates
future industrial growth. It is believed that the existing ,
industrial park is adequate in size to accommodate any
industries which may wish to locate there over the next five
years. It will be the town's policy to encourage industries to '
locate within the park.
(2) The Town of Burgaw will continue to support and work with
'
the Economic Development Department of Pender County in
recruiting new industry to Burgaw. Therefore, Burgaw does
not believe that it needs its own industrial recruiting program.
'
(3) The town believes that all prospective industries should be
given a fair case -by -case evaluation in order to compare
'
possible economic benefits with possible negative
environmental effects.
'
2. Local Commitment to Service Provisions
The Town of Burgaw will remain committed to providing needed
'
services, as is economically feasible, to accommodate new residential,
commercial, and industrial development within the town limits and
its one -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction.
'
3. Desired Urban Growth Patterns I
(1) It is the town's desire to encourage commercial development
along U.S. 117 Bypass, as long as that development does not I
adversely affect the Central Business District.

(2) In its efforts to control the development of the town, but at the
same time allow its residents to choose a feasible alternative to
conventional housing, the Town of Burgaw chooses to allow
mobile home parks on a case -by -case basis. However, the
scattered -site placement of mobile homes will not be allowed.
4. Redevelopment of Develoned Areas
The town would like to continue its efforts of redeveloping areas of
concentrated substandard housing condition.
5. Commitment to State and Federal Programs
The Town of Burgaw is receptive to state and federal programs,
particularly those which provide improvements to the town.
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APPENDIX 2
TABLE OF PERMITTED USES
TOWN OF BURGAW ZONING ORDINANCE

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Abattoir operations
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5MH
PU
O&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
Accessory building
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Accessory uses Incidental to any permitted use)
(See note 2)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Addressing service
x
x
x
Agriculture or farm use
x
x
x
Airport operations
x
Alcoholic vera es, packaged, retail sale
x
x
x
ulance service/rescue sad
x
x
x
Animal medical care (including kennel rations)
s
R—
Apparel and accessory sales
x
x
x
Assemblies (assembly hall, armory, stadium,
coliseum)
x
s
x
x
Art ga e
x
x
x
x
Auction sales ?excluding ivestock auctioning
x
Automobile off-street parking
(canmercial lots)
s
s
s
s
s
s
x
x
x
x
Automobile parts and accessory sales
x
x
Automobile and truck rental
x
x
Automobi a repair and/orbody- work exC u ing
canmercial wrecking, dismantling or storage
of junked vehicles)
x
Automobile sales, new and used
x
x
Automobile service station operations
(see note 3)
x
x
Automobile laund car was
x
Bakery production a►x3 wholesale sales
x
Baking, on -premises and retail only
x
x
x
Ba , savings and loan company, and other
financial actiities
x
x
x
x
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Table of Permitted Uses
Barber or beauty college instruction
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5MH
PU
O&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
x
x
Bar ring and airdressi services
x
x
x
x
Bicycle sales and repair
x
x
x
Blacksmith services
x
x
Boardinghouse operation
x
x
x
x
Boats and accessories, retail sales ard service
x
Books and printedmatter, distribution
x
x
Bookbinding
x
Bottled gas distribution, bulk storage
(see note 4)
x
Bottling
x
Builders supply (no outside storage)
x
Builders supply (with outside storage
(see note 2)
x
Bus repair and storage terminal activities
x
Bus station activities
x
Cabinetmaking with exterior work and storage
x
Cabinetmaking with interior work and storage
and no excessive noise
x
x
x
x
Camps and campgrounds
x
x
Candy or confectionary making, on premises
and retail only
x
x
x
Carpet and rug cleaninq
x
Catalogue sales
x
Cemetery
s
s
s
s
s
s
Church
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Clinic services, medical and aentalx
x
Club or lod e
x
x
Coal sales and storage
x
Contractor, general (excluding outside storage
of i ent or supplies)
x
x
Contractor, general (with outside storage of
e�uipnent or supplies) [see note 21 -_
x
+See Note 1.
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Table of Permitted Uses
Construction storage (see note 2)
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5M
PU
O&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
Contractor, trades (excluding outside storage
of equipment or su lies)
x
x
x
x
x
Contractor, trades (with outside storage of
equipment or su lies) [see note 21
x
Curio and souvenir sales
x
x
Dairy pr ucts sales, on -premises retail
sales only
x
x
x
FaTIFFy products, sales and processing
x
Day care center (kindergarten)
s
s
s
s
s
-s
s
Delicatessen operation (including caters
x
x
x
Dry cleaning and laundry, commercial
(see note 5)
x
x
x
Dry cleaning or laundry (customer self-service
(see note 5)
x
x
x
Dwelling, single-family
x
x
x
x
x
x
Dwelling, two-family
x
x
x
Dwells , multi le -family
x
x
s
Eating or drinking tacilities
(drive-ins excluded)
x
x
x
Elastic manufacture
x
x
Employees service (not designed for or
available to public customers)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Exterminating service
x
x
Fairground activities (including carnivals
and circuses)
x
Fa'mily care unit
x
x
x
x
x
x
Farm machinery sales and service
x
Farm supplies merchandising (excluding
farm machinery
x
Feed and grain mixing
x
+See Note 1.

Table of Permitted Uses
Fill (earth elevation)
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5MH
PUD4
O&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Fire station operations
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Flea market
x
x
Flower shop
x
x
x
Food sales
x
x
x
Food freezer operations
x
Forestry and outdoor plant nurseries
x
Funeral home
s
s
Fur sales, including cold storage
x
x
Game farm
x
x
Grain sales or storage
x
Golf course
s
s
s
s
x
Ha ware, paint and garden supply sales
x
x
x
Hatcheo22rations
x
x
ff'istorical preservation, commercial use
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
Home for the aged
s
s
Home furnishing and a Hance sales
x
x
x
Home occupation (see note 6)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Hospital or sanitarium care (except for the
insane, feebleminded and addicted)
x
x
Ice manufacturing
x
Mustrial sales of equipment or repair service
x
Industrial operations not otherwise listed
herein (except the uses listed in note 7)
x
IndustrZ, pilot operation
s
x
Janitorial service
x
x
x
Kennel operations, care
x
Laboratory operations, medical or dental
x
x
x
Laboratory research
x
x
Library
s
s
s
s
s
x
x
x
Livestock sales and auctioning
I
I
x
+See Note 1.
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Table of Permitted Uses
Locksmith; gunsmith
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5MH
PU
O&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
x
Machine tool manufacturing or welding
x
Marina facilities (boat docks, ramps, piers, etc.)
x
Mobile home (individual, for residential occupancy)
[see note 81
x s
s
s
x s
s
Mobile home (individual for office and ex it ion)
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
Mobile home park (but excluding any mobile
hone sales)
x
x
x
Mo ile home sales (but excluding any residential
occupancy)
x
Motel, hotel or motor court rations
s
x
x
Monument sales
x
Monument works
x
News r publishing
x
Newsstand sales
x
x
x
Nursery operation (plant)
x
Nursing home
s
s
Office use (of a doctor, dentist, osteopath,
chiropractor, optometrist, physiotherapist,
or other medically orientedprofession)
x
x
x
x
Office use (with no on -premises stock of goods
for sale to the general public and the oper-
ations and services of which are customarily
conducted by means of written, verbal or mechan-
ically re roduced communications material)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Office supplies and equipment sales and service
x
x
Open spaces, picnic grounds, swimming pools,
hiking, horseback riding
x
x
Optician services
x
x
x
x
Outdoor theatre or museum, and temporary
facilities such as amusements
x
+See Note 1.
*Denotes special use for residential occupancy of individual mobile homes
under the hardship provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(Revised 3/12/91)

Table of Permitted Uses
Parking facility, loading area, rotary
aircraft port, etc.
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5MH
PUD4
O&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
Pawn shop
x
x
Pet sales (excluding kennel activities or
outside storage of animals)
x
x
x
Pharmaceutical sales
x
x
x
Photography, canmercial
x
x
x
x
Plating
x
Post office
x
x
x
x
Private recreation club or swimming club
activities not operated as a business for profit
s
s
s
s
x
s
s
s
Printing and reproduction
x
x
x
x
x
Public recreation (such as camunity center
buildings, parks, museums, playgrounds and
similar facilities operated on a nonprofit basis)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Public utility stations or substations
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
ub Plic utilit works, shops or storage yards
x
x
Quarry operations
x
Radio or television studio activities only
x
x
x
x
Radio or television transmitting (canmercial)
s
s
s
Railroad station operations
x
x
Railroad yard 2Mrations
x
Recreation activities conducted outdoors, private
non-profit
x
x
x
x
Recreation or amusement enterprise (conducted
outside a building and for profit, and not
otherwise listed herein)
x
Recreation or amusement enterprise (conducted
inside a building and for profit, and not
otherwise listed herein)
x
x
x
+See Note 1.

Table of Permitted Uses
Recreation or amusement enterprise, racquet
facilities (conducted inside a building and
forprofit)
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5MH
PUD4
0&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
s
x
Reduce salon care
x
x
x
Rehabilitation facility
s
Repair, rental and/or service (or any product t e
retail sale of which is a use -by -right in the same
district and not otherwise listed herein)
x
x
x
x
x
Resource extraction, such as sand pits
x
Retailing or servici'n—g 7withoperations co ucted
and merchandise stored inside and/or outside a
building and not otherwise listed below
[see note 21
x
x
Retailing or servicing (with operations conducted
and merchandise stored entirely within a building
and not otherwise listed herein)
x
x
Ride academv activity
x
Salvage operation (see note 9)
x
Sawmill or planing activities
x
Second-hand and swap shop sales
x
x
School, business and commercial
x
x
Sc oo s, elementary, junior high a —high school
s
s
s
s
s
s
School, trade or vocational
x
x
x
School for nuses or of er medically oriented
rofessions
x
x
Sheet metal fabrication
x
Sign
See
Section 9 for rmitted areas and r ulations
Sign, outdoor advertise see Section
x
x
I
s
x
Sign, public service information
s
s
s
s
s
+See Note 1.

Table of Permitted Uses
Sporting s shop
RA-20
R-12
R-5
R-5MH
PU
O&I
B-1
B-2
I-1
I-2
FP
x
X-
Storage, flammables (see note 4 )
x
Storage, open
x
Storage; warehouse
x
x
Tailors (dressmaking)
x
x
x
Taxicab stand 222rations
x
x
Teaching or art, music, dance, dramatics
or other fine arts
x
x
x
x
Telephone exchange 222rations
s
s
s
s
s
s.
x
x
x
x
Temporary construction building
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Theater reductions, indoor
x
x
x
Theater reductions, outioor
s
Tire recapping
x
Tobacco sales warehousing
x
Tobacco processing
x
Tourist home operations
x
x
Trailer rentals
x
Travel trailers (see note
x
x
x
Truck terminal activities, repair and hauling
and/or storage
x
Upholstering or furniture refinishing
x
x
Variety, gift and hobby supply sales
x
x
x
Vending machine rental
x
W o esale sale (with operations conducted
merchandise stored entirely within a building
and not otherwise listed herein)
x
+See Note 1.
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APPENDIX 3
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN

' APPENDIX 3
' TOWN OF. BURGAW
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
' PREPARATION OF LAND USE PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 1992-93
The Town of Burgaw has received a FY92-93 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 Burgaw.
To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by the town.
The Town of Burgaw Planning Board will be responsible for supervision of the project. The
Planning Board will report to and coordinate plan development with the Burgaw Board of
' Commissioners.
The Planning Board 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 plan will focus on transportation thoroughfare planning, the
availability of land for development, annexation/de-annexation issues, preservation of the central
' business district, and industrial development issues. Specifically, the planning consultant and the
Planning Board will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of the following:
Establishment of policies to deal with existing and anticipated land use issues.
Assessment of transportation and thoroughfare planning needs.
--
Assessment of land availability for development, with an emphasis on residential property.
--
Assessment of annexation/de-annexation issues.
Assessment of opportunities for participation in state and federal programs.
Assessment of central business district preservation/development opportunities.
--
An updated Land Use Plan based on an effective citizen participation process.
The
following schedule will be utilized:
1.
October, 1992 -- complete identification of existing land use problems, develop
'
socioeconomic base data, and review community facilities needs.
'
2.
October, 1992 -- Conduct initial meeting with the Town of Burgaw Planning Board.
3.
October, 1992 -- Meet with Burgaw Board of Commissioners to have the Citizen
Participation Plan adopted.
4.
November, 1992 -- Conduct a public information meeting. The meeting will be advertised
in a local newspaper. The town will specifically discuss the policy statements contained
'
in the 1987 Town of Burgaw Land Use Plan. The significance of the policy statements
to the CAMA land use planning process shall be described. The process by which the
'
Town of Burgaw will solicit the views of a wide cross-section of citizens in the
development of the updated policy statements will be explained.
5.
December, 1992, through February, 1993 -- Continue preparation of a draft Land Use Plan
'
and conduct meetings with the Burgaw Planning Board.

6. March, 1993 -- Present complete draft sections of the plan and preliminary policy '
statements to the Burgaw Planning Board.
7. April, 1993 - Review draft Land Use Plan with the Planning Board. '
8. May, 1993 -- Review draft Land Use Plan with Board of Commissioners, conduct a public ,
information meeting for review of the proposed plan, and submit draft of completed Land
Use Plan to the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources staff for review
and comment.
9. Following receipt of Coastal Resources Commission comments estimate Se , ( September,
1993) -- Present proposed Land Use Plan to Board of Commissioners for adoption, and
conduct a formal public hearing. '
All meetings of the Town of Burgaw Planning Board at which the update of the Land Use Plan
will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper. 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 Burgaw.
10/09/92
J
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APPENDIX 4
I POLICIES CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED

APPENDIX 4
POLICIES CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED
TOWN OF BURGAW 1993 LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
' Soils:
Burgaw will pursue amendments to its zoning ordinance to establish an open
space/conservation district to prohibit development in critical wetland areas.
The Town of Burgaw will encourage development on non-hydric soils. This will
be accomplished by revising the town's zoning ordinance to allow low density
development, one acre minimum lot size, in all areas having 404 wetland areas.
Flood Hazard Areas:
• Burgaw will revise its zoning ordinance to establish the floodway areas as
' conservation/open space areas and to prohibit development in those areas.
Fj
Groundwater/Protection of Potable Water Supplies:
It shall be the policy of the Town of Burgaw to conserve its surficial*
groundwater resources by enforcing CAMA and N. C. Division of Environmental
Management stormwater runoff regulations, and by coordinating local
development activities involving chemical storage or underground storage tank
installation/abandonment with Pender County Emergency Management personnel
and the Groundwater Section of the N.C. Division of Environmental Management.
During the planning period, the town shall review and amend the local zoning
ordinance with regard to underground chemical and gasoline storage regulations
to ensure a minimum of risk to local groundwater resources.
Manmade Hazards:
The town will amend its zoning ordinance to prohibit underground storage tanks
for both commercial and residential usage.
Burgaw will update its existing subdivision ordinance and zoning ordinance.
Amendments to these ordinances will include regulations on hazardous storage
facilities, i.e., locations and increased setback requirements.
Stormwater Runoff:
Through revisions to its zoning ordinance, the town will increase its minimum lot
size to be applied in areas having poor soil conditions.

Cultural/Historical Resources: '
• The town will seek to protect historic resources through its existing zoning
ordinance. Burgaw will also seek assistance in having a survey conducted of all '
architecturally and historically important properties.
• In its desire to preserve all historic archaeological sites, the Town of Burgaw will '
regulate the development of recorded archaeologically -sensitive areas.
Package Treatment Plant Use: '
• The entire Town of Burgaw is served by the town's centralized sewer system.
However, if presented with proposals for package treatment plants, the town '
would review each such proposal on a case -by -case basis, in compliance with
existing state and/or federal regulations. t
B. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
Recreation Resources: '
• The town will develop a specific long-range recreation and open space plan. '
Productive Agricultural Lands: Burgaw desires to maintain its prime agricultural
farmlands. The town will: '
• maintain low density development in RA-20 districts as currently provided
in the town zoning ordinance. '
• discourage industrial and commercial development in RA-20 districts when
such development may be potentially damaging to cropland or generally '
incompatible with agricultural land use.
encourage limited private or commercial clearing of existing woodlands for I
agricultural development in RA-20 districts.
Productive Forest Lands: '
• Burgaw believes that preservation of woodlands in its RA-20 district is important
to maintaining community appearance, wildlife habitat, and to attracting quality '
residential, commercial and industrial development.
Off -Road Vehicles: '
• The use of off -road vehicles is not an issue for Burgaw. Since the property within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction is private and not available to the public, the use '
of off -road vehicles by private property owners is acceptable.
C. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENTS '

' Types and Location of Planned Development:
' the Town of Burgaw will continue to support and work with the Economic
Development Department of Pender County in recruiting new industry to
Burgaw. Therefore, Burgaw does not believe that it needs its own industrial
trecruiting program.
Energy Facility Siting and Development:
' In the event that offshore oil or gas is discovered, Burgaw supports and requests
full disclosure of development plans, with mitigative measures that will be
' undertaken to prevent adverse impacts on the environment, the infrastructure,
and the social systems of Pender County. Burgaw also requests full disclosure
of any adopted plans. Offshore drilling and development of onshore support
' facilities in Pender County may have severe costs for the town and county as well
as advantages. The costs must be borne by the company(ies) with profit(s) from
offshore drilling and onshore support facilities.
• In some coastal communities, siting or location of energy facilities relates to either
peat mining or phosphate mining, of offshore oil exploration. However, in the
' absence of peat, phosphate or oil resources within the Town of Burgaw's
jurisdiction, these issues do not apply to this land use plan update.
Commitment to State and Federal Programs:
• The Town of Burgaw is receptive to state and federal programs, particularly those
' which provide improvements to the town.
Redevelopment of Developed Areas:
• "Redevelopment" usually implies the refurbishing or rehabilitation of deteriorating
areas already concentrated with development. There are several concentrated
' areas within Burgaw that are in need of redevelopment; particularly on the west
side of town. Although the town has addressed this problem with two
Community Development Block Grant programs, additional work is needed in
' other areas of town. The town would like to continue its efforts of redeveloping
areas of concentrated substandard housing condition.
' Transportation:
• The Town of Burgaw will support the preparation of a Burgaw thoroughfare plan
' by the N. C. State Department of Transportation. Emphasis should be placed on
the development of an alternative route for N. C. 53 through Burgaw.