Land Use Plan-1980

LAND USE PLAN
CAROLINA BEACH,
NORTH CAROLINA
The preparation of this report was financed in part through a
grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program,
through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972, as amended, which is administered by the office of Coastal
Zone Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The preparation of this map was also financed in part through an
urban planning grant from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development under the provisions of Section '701' of the
Housing Act of 1954 as amended.
Cape Fear Council of Governments - June 1980
Adopted October 14, 1980

CONTENTS
I. Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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II. Data
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A.
Establishment of Information Base - - - - - - - -
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B.
Present Conditions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1. Population&Economy----------- -
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2. Existing Land Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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3. Current Plans, Policies & Regulations - - - -
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C.
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1. Land Suitability - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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a. Physical Limitations - - - - - - - - - -
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b.. Fragile Areas - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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c. Resource Potential - - - - - - - -.- - -
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2. Capacity of Community Facilities - - - - - -
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3. Estimated Demand - - - -- - - - -.- - - - -
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a. Population & Economy - - - - - - - - - -
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b. Future Land Need ----- --- ---------23
c. Community Facilities Demand - _ - - - -
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III. Policy Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
A. Resource Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 26
B. Resource Production & Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
C. Economic & Community Development - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
D. Public Participation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36
E. Other Specific Issues - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 37
" IV. Land Classifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 39.
V. Relationship of Policies & Land Classifications - - - - - - - - 41
VI. Intergovernmental Coordination & Implementation - - - - - - - 43
VII. Land Use Plan Amendment Process - - - - - - - - - - - - - 44
VIII•. Appendices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- 48
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I. INTRODUCTION
On September 1, 1979, the State of North Carolina adopted revised Land Use
Planning Guidelines for the updating process of all local Land Use Plans
for the municipalities and counties of coastal North Carolina. These plans
were compiled under the authority of the Coastal Area :Management Act (CAMA)
and were one of the major elements of the Act's goals. Essentially, the
act established the policy that Coastal Lands and waters were valuable
resources, but of our resources, probably the most susceptible to damage
il and eventual destruction if not protected by a system or plan prescribing
the necessary measures to regulate development and management of the
coastal area for the benefit of the State and its citizens, present and
future.
For Carolina Beach, the coastal environment is significant in terms of
seasonal and nonseasonal economics. A great deal of the area's economy
is geared to the "Let's go to the beach" type of recreation during the
"season" and subsequent expenditure of tourist dollars, but the area also
had a significant interest in nonseasonal activity, such as commercial
fishing, some industry and other support activity that provides goods and
services to both the seasonal and permanent residents. The "season", as
mentioned above means many things to the Town, to some it is a time of
good business when the majority of .the yearly income is made, to others
it is a time to relax and enjoy the good weather, good food, entertainment
and a stay at the beach and to still others it is a time when the quiet
and solitude of the beach and coastal area is disturbed by the masses of
people who stay up late, get up early, tramp across the berm, leave trash
and. litter everywhere, damage sensitive environmental ecosystems and, in
general, spoil the beauty of the area.
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This plan should address one basic question. This question is not what is
the plan, which is self-explanatory, but how it is to be used and what
relative benefit does it produce.
The plan when completed and adopted will essentially be a set of statements
of intention and policies of the Town as to how they will protect and manage
the coastal resources under their control and how present and future growth
will be guided to satisfy the needs of growing populations. Therefore, the
primary use will be to the local government in as much as assisting in day
to day operations and future planning by its affect on local policy decision
such as development regulations, capital facility placement and budgeting.
It is anticipated that use of such a process will help to assure the best
use of tax dollars as public facilities and services can be extended to those
areas best able to accomodate growth.
Other uses for the plan will be on a regional basis, such as the council of
governments and other regional bodies in their decisions on state and federal
funding programs, thereby assuring that these limited funding sources are
channeled to areas where such activities are in keeping with local policies.
The State and Federal governments will also utilize the plan as a major com-
ponent in the permitting process necessary for various developments in the
area. All permitting agencies at the State and Federal levels will adhere
to the land use plan when considering development requests in as much as
permits will only be issued for development consistant with local policies.
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This action has been of particular importance for Carolina Beach, since one
of these projects in the State where a denial of permit relative to local
consistency has occured, was in Carolina Beach.
In the original land use plan adopted in 1976, one of its major elements
was the implementation of the State's Land Classification System, thereby
setting the stage with a common starting point and providing ground rules
for further policy discussion and decisions. The utilization of the system
can better assist the Town in stating its policies as to the development
and protection of coastal resources by further stating the measures to
be taken in allowing new development, allocation of local funds, placement
of public utilities and services, all of which have marked effects on the
area's continued progress.
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II. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
A. Establishment of Information Base.
In order to produce a plan or other similar document, data or facts of in-
formation and/or observations must be compiled and summarized to produce a
realistic illustration of actual conditions of the area under consideration.
In determining usable data for this Land Use Plan update, the 1976 plan was
the primary source of data considered. Other data sources include current
plans, policies and regulations of the local, federal and state governments,
actual and projected U. S. Census information and field surveys of land use
and other physical features.
As stated above, the data contained in the 1976 land use plan was the pri-
mary source considered, however upon review of the data and appendices of
the 1976 plan, several mathematical errors were noted and have been correct-
ed in the appendices. The 1976 land use map, prepared for the current plan
has been updated through April, 1980 and will be used as a comparison tool
in noting new development, changes in uses and development trends that have
occured over the last five years. Finally, the other remaining data sources,
soil maps, AEC maps, etc., have been utilized to formulate several of the
policy statements contained in the body of the plan.
Unfortunately, the major data used in this plan -update process is the same
as that utilized in the preparation of the 1976 plan. This data, being
= primarily census information will not be updated and available until mid.
1982, therefore, the statistical data utilized here is 1970 data.supple-
mented with revised population estimates through the N. C. Department of
Administration.

B. Present Conditions.
As the name implies, Carolina Beach is a beach community with three and one-
half miles of beach shoreline and also 3.15 miles of additional shore line
in the form of Myrtle Grove Sound, all within the Town proper. An addition-
al .91 mile of beachfront shoreline is within the planning area at Wilmington
and Hanby Beaches.
Carolina Beach deviates from other "typical" communities by its dependence
on tourism activities, which are heavily dependent on the seasonal (summer)
economy, since there are virtually no other major income producing *activities
in the planning area. In addition to the above statement of nondiversifi-
cation of the economic base, the resort atmosphere also affects the town and
planning area in the form of higher than average percentages of elderly and
retired persons on a fixed income.
As with other resort communities, Carolina Beach and its planning area
experiences unique problems, such as absentee ownership of more than fifty
percent of the real properties. This is not particularly a problem of it-
self, but due to the owners' absence, sometimes properties go without proper
care and maintenance which tends to create blighting influences affecting
other properties.
The following sections on population, economy and existing land use shall
more completely exemplify the existing conditions of the area and its
characteristics.
1. Population & Economy
As can be observed from the data presented in the population appendix, Carolina
Beach experienced rapid growth from 1930 - 1950 and again from 1960 - 1970.
The corresponding rates of growth for the township and county are smaller,
but due to the relative smallness of Carolina Beach, these rates of growth for
the township and county are equally important.
According to census information and the existing land use plan, 1,663 persons
resided permanently in Carolina Beach and 574 in the balance of the planning
area in 1970 yielding a total population of 2,237 persons. The North Carolina
Department of Administration also has provided population estimates for the
Carolina Beach corporate area from 1972 - 1978 which shows an average increase
of 23 percent from 1970 to 1978 (1,663 to 2,100). As can be observed, the
1978 estimate is 2,100 (town only) which is 26 percent greater than in 1970.
Applying this percentage increase to the population in the balance of. the
planning area (1970), a 1978 population estimate for the planning area is
723 persons. In addition to the town's estimate for 1978, this yields a
population estimate of 2,823 persons. This estimate is only an assumption
based on the above criteria.
It is evident from observation that Carolina Beach and the balance'of the
planning area has a higher proportion of "older" persons and a lower pro-
portion of children than the average and this trend is expected to continue,
due to the resort nature of the area.
As stated earlier, the Carolina Beach area is subject to seasonal population
surges of one thousand percent and greater during the summer months. On
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particular occasions, both day visitors and overnight visitors has been
estimated as high as 40,000 over and above the normal permanent population.
The impact of such flux is obvious and occurs in the form of greater dwell-
ing unit occupancy, heavier demand upon public services including police,
fire, water, sewer and general administrative service. In addition, these
increases in population account for an estimated 70 - 75% of the area's
total economic activity in the form of room rentals, retail sales, etc. and
greater use of the area's resources, such as the beaches, watercourses,
recreational fishing craft than the remainder of the year.
One effect of the seasonal population boom has made Carolina Beach and the
balance of the planning area, what it is today, a resort area catering
primarily to the tourist - day or seasonal -visitor. With the increased
activity and resulting "overuse" at times of the areas natural and man-made
resources, it is anticipated that the seasonal boom will continue to become
greater in the coming years, particularly with the reconstruction of the
beaches within the next two years.
As mentioned above, the economy of the Carolina Beach area is extremely depend-
ent upon the tourism industry. Observations confirm this by the dispropor-
tionately large percentage of hotels, motels, cottages, restaurants, amuse-
ments and recreational facilities in the area as opposed to other typical
commercial and industrial facilities of inland communities.
From the data presented in the appendix (economy), those persons employed in
1969 and who were residents of Carolina Beach were for the most part engaged
in wholesale and retail sales activities which tends to reflect the large
number of persons who operate and are employed by the economic activities
(such as food, lodging and recreation) which cater to seasonal business.
Generally; the income levels in New Hanover County are slightly higher than
those of the state (6.4%) and even higher (25.4%) than those of -the Carolina
Beach area according to 1970 census information. Due to the relative size of
the Carolina Beach area, only median family income information is provided
from which the above information was calculated. For New Hanover County,
most economic indicators point to a better than average condition including
incidence of poverty, etc. Of Course, the above information on present
economic conditions of the Carolina Beach area is from 1969-1970 census
information and due to the relative size and amounts of activity Carolina
Beach is not otherwise listed newer data sources, except as a component
of New Hanover County in county -only data sources.
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2. Existing Land Use
As is true with many beach communities, Carolina Beach is a linear strip of
development which runs parallel to the beach front with greater development
density on the east and diminishing towards the west away from the beach
strand. The area is directly affected by two prominent features in the form
of Carolina Lake and Myrtle Grove Sound. Carolina Lake serves as a storm -
water reservoir for the surrounding area (Carolina Lake Basin). The lake is
connected by underground pipe to Myrtle Grove Sound and discharges into the
sound when tidal conditions permit. There are a total of three drainage
basins in the Town itself; Carolina Lake Basin, Myrtle Grove Sound Basin
and Henniker Ditch Basin. These basins by topographic conditions were
recently studied and identified in the town's engineering report on storm
water management and drainage improvements. Development south of Carolina
Lake has been sparse due to the extremely high water table and requirements
for permits prior to filling for construction.
Myrtle Grove Sound at present is a navigable water body bounded on the east
by the northern extension and connects to the Cape Fear River and Atlantic
Ocean through Snow's Cut and Carolina Beach Inlet respectively. Prior to
1939, the sound was a more shallow water body having a depth of only one
foot at low tide. In 1939 the Sound was dredged to complete a channel
and boat basin 60 to 80 feet wide and six feet in depth from the AIWW to
King Street. Spoil from this action was placed on the east shore of the
Sound and created additional land area there which has been developed to
a high level of density. Presently, this area of created land experiences
"erosion problems resulting in the diminishing of lot depth thereby hampering
development. The location of the Sound and harbor leaves the northern ext-
ension of the beach with only two access points, Canal Drive and Carolina
Beach Avenue North, neither of which is sufficiently wide enough -to accomodate
the seasonal traffic moving into the peninsula area.
Another land form which has had significant affect on the Town is Carolina
Beach Inlet to the north. In 1952, local interests dredged an inlet channel
_from the Intracoastal Waterway to the ocean creating a channel six feet deep,
seventy feet wide and .71 miles long.
In 1956, the Inlet had two openings separated by a small marsh island with a
rim of beach sand. The northern channel was narrow and winding while the one
to the south was slightly wider and fairly straight. By 1960, the southern
channel had shortened, widened and moved north approximately 20-30 feet. The
northern channel had almost completely disappeared except for a small trickle
over the beach front. South of the main channel, there appeared to be several
small washover areas. The mouth of the Inlet had a funnel shape, but by 1966
most of the funnel was gone. By 1972, the gorge of the Inlet had moved inland,
and the seaward end of the Inlet had widened considerably.
Stabilization of the Inlet has been an issue of paramount importance for a w
number of years to the Carolina Beach area in terms of its effect on the
accelerated erosion of the beach front south of the Inlet and the safe
passage of recreational and commercial vessels through the Inlet. From the r
Final Environmental Statement prepared by the U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers,
the preferred method of stabilizing the Inlet is the excavation of a channel
through the ocean bar for a length of 1,500 feet, eight feet in depth and
150 feet wide. This solution will require annual dredging to prevent closing
of the Inlet from shifting sands and the dredge material would be placed in
the surf zones north and south of the Inlet.
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As with any developed area, a variety of land uses exist within the Carolina
Beach area and these are discussed below by type. Refer to the existing
land use map and housing summary in the appendix for further information.
Residential - This class of land is predominant in Carolina Beach comprising
49 percent of the developed land in 1975 and 51 percent in 1980 representing
a one percent increase. A total of 329.45 acres are currently utilized for
residential purposes in the area, including both permanent and seasonal
residential structures. As shown in the appendix (housing), the 1970 census
indicated a total of 1,632 housing units in the Town (only) of which 36% were
occupied year round (52% owner -occupied and 48% renter occupied), 7% vacant
for sale or rent or not on the market and the remaining 56% utilized as
seasonal dwelling or other residential uses of a seasonal nature. From
examination of records in the Inspection Department, approximately 321 total
new residential units have been constructed in the planning area since 1970.
A large proportion of these units are new townhouses built in two developments
within the town in the last year.
For 1980, it is estimated that by using the 1970 information on housing and
population that a total of 237 new dwelling units have been completed with-
in the Town to yield a total of 1,869 units and 84 new units within the
balance of the planning area.
Commercial - Retail trade and services comprise 4.93 percent of the develop-
ment in the Town, which is a -.41 percent change from 1975. Approximately
one-half of this acreage is devoted to motels/hotels serving the seasonal
population primarily. Most commercial uses in the area are seasonal and are
usually closed during the winter and the remaining commercial land use is
devoted to small retail businesses and restaurants. In the balance of the
planning area, commercial uses.comprise 2.44 percent of the developed land,
a -.09 percent change from 1975. Motels/hotels account for about 70 percent
of these commercial uses. The remainder of commercial uses in the entire
planning area include service related businesses and retail trade. Several
marinas are located along Myrtle Grove Sound which contribute to the amount
of commercial acreage as well as restaurants, service stations, building
suppliers and other service related businesses along Highway 421.
Industrial - Industry as it is classically defined is certainly not abundant
in Carolina Beach. As in 1975, only one industrial use is located in the
planning area, that being the Carolina Glove Company which employs about
fifty persons and manufactures work gloves. Approximately 1.8 acres of
developed land are utilized for this operation.
Transportation, Communication and Utilities - This category is the second
largest in the Town with 41% or 140.62 acres of streets accounting for 137
acres or 97.4% of the total. This relatively high amount of streets is in
part due to the grid pattern in which the Town is laid out, which is the most
street intensive design relative to other design standards. Other land uses
r in this group include the telephone company equipment, water filtering plant
and wells and several public and private automobile parking lots serving the
boardwalk area.
Within the balance of the planning area streets account for 307.64 acres of
the 352.20 acres in this category. Streets that are platted but not opened
comprise 9% of the street acreage. The remaining acreage consists of utilities
both public and private. Not included in these totals are the land areas with-
in the buffer zone leased by the Town for its wastewater treatment plant
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operation, Town and County Landfill operations.
Government and Institutional - Land in this classification in the planning
area consists of the Town Hall, and other municipal facilities, the U. S.
Post Office, an elementary school, a rest home and the Federal Point Medical
Center. Since 1975, 3.38 acres of governmental -institution uses have been add-
ed which consists primarily of the aforementioned medical center.
Cultural, Entertainment and Recreation - From 1975, there has been an increase
of 2.62 acres of land in this classification within the Town and an increase of
10.10 acres within the balance of the planning area. The principal component
of this classification within the Town is the Boardwalk area or amusement area
which attracts many seasonal visitors. This is an area of a variety of land
uses, both seasonal and year-round, which tend to be incompatible with each
other and surrounding uses. This area suffers from season oriented traffic
problems and overcrowding during peak weekends and holidays to which no easy
solution to the problem is available.
Within the balance of the planning area, the Carolina Beach State Park is the
major component of this classification with a total of 337 acres within and
outside of the buffer zone area. Facilities for tent/travel trailer camping,
picnicing, fishing, hiking, are available along with a 34 slip marina and
nature trails.
Within the planning area, several marinas including the Town's and State Park's
are located along the Cape Fear River and Myrtle Grove Sound offering approxi-
mately 100 slips for both commercial and.pleasure vessels.
Cultural activity in the planning area along with the various civic organiza-
tions and churches is also identified with regional cultural attractions such
as the Blockade Runner Museum, which presents the history of Civil War
battles at Fort Fisher south of the planning area.
Undeveloped Land - For purposes of this plan, underveloped land is defined as
vacant, unimproved land or water without agricultural or forestry use. Pre-
sently, 513.36 acres of undeveloped land exists within the Town of which
234.52 acres are water, wetlands, beaches and buffer zone areas which are
not developable thereby leaving approximately 278.84 acres for development
(31.7% of the total Town area). Within the planning area balance, approxi-
mately 1,600.61 acres are undeveloped at the present of which 1,130.56 acres
are water, wetlands, beaches and buffer zone area thereby leaving 470.05
acres for development. -
It is expected and preferred that those developable lands abutting streets
and water/sewer service will be developed prior to other unserviced lands.
These areas in some locations, do have barriers to development'such as
drainage problems, poor soil conditions, high water table, etc., and develop-
ers tend to prefer "projects" over "infilling" of property between already
developed properties.
Approximately 70 acres of undeveloped land located to the west of Dow Road
between the State Park and Buffer Area is the only industrially zoned area
in the total planning area. This site is singly owned and past development
attempts have failed due to recent high interest rates. Along with this
large tract, several smaller tracts and groups of lots are owned apparently
for investment purposes and it has been mentioned that some of these areas
would develop provided water/sewer service and other urban services were
available.
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Wetlands - Utilizing the definition of a wetland established by the CAMA,
approximately 280 acres of wetland area are located within the planning
area. Most of this area is located to the north of the Town south of
Carolina Beach Inlet and also wetland areas exist along the shores of
Myrtle Grove Sound, but are not shown on the map due to scale limitations.
An area to the south of and adjacent to the Carolina Lake was once class-
ified as an AEC wetland, but is no longer classified as such and presently
is still under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers in
reference to dredge/fill permits necessary for development. As stated in
the previous plan, the Town is concerned over the possibility of establish-
ing a bulkhead line along the eastern shore of Myrtle Grove Sound to pre-
vent further erosion thereby preventing the further encroachment of tidal
water into private property making them undevelopable. due to limited area.
The Town is preparing to meet with the appropriate state and federal
officials to discuss this item again prior to June, 1980.
Beaches - As stated earlier, there are about 4.5 miles ,of beachfront within
the planning area comprising 110.67 acres of land (assuming average width of
202 feet) or about 3% of the total land area. Over the past years, erosion
and storm activity has narrowed the beach considerable to where there is
little to no beach in certain locations at high tide and due to this situa-
tion potential damage to private property becomes greater. The primary or
frontal dune is non-existant in certain locations and some properties along
the northern extension have had oceanfront bulkheads installed to inhibit
erosion close to structures.
The Town has participated in the past with the Federal and State governments
to restore the beachfront within the Town and in addition to installing a
rock revetment wall from 13th Avenue north to the pier, a bond referendum
was recently passed to raise the Town's share of a $10 million erosion
Y control and hurricane protection project. This project which is fully dis-
cussed later in the plan will "rebuild" the beach and establish necessary
periodic maintenance to prevent severe erosion and ultimately better storm
protection.
In reference to past storm damages, estimates of the damages caused by the
last five major hurricanes is listed in the appendix.
Water - Water occupies approximately 1.73% of the total planning area. These
are identified as Myrtle Grove Sound, Carolina Lake, and the State Park Marina
along with two "streams" in the area to the north of Town on the northern
extension. This amount is somewhat' arbitrary due to tidal flux and quality
of measurement but is adequate for purposes of this plan. These water areas
supply much of the natural resources of the area in the form of recreational
boating and other scenic qualities.
Buffer Zone - This zone consists of 17.74 acres in the Town and 762.41 acres
in the planning area balance. This area was acquired by the U. S. Army in the
mid -fifties to serve as a safety buffer in the event of a major explosive
accident at the Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal on the west bank of the
Cape Fear River. The buffer zone is currently controlled by the State of
North Carolina as a buffer area for the State Park for protection of remnant
species within the park area itself.
Compatibility Problems - As with any development of land, there are situations
where land uses are incompatible with each other and potentially with the land
itself. This problem exists all along the beachfront where development has.
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encroached upon the remains of the frontal dune and in particular at the
Boardwalk area where pedestrian traffic, and the combined effect of the area's
activities potentially result in further destruction of the frontal dune.
As noted earlier, this area is subject to "overcrowding" during particular
times of the year and these problems will continue, but should be limited to
the existing area rather than expanding. Another area of potential incompati-
bility is the area south of Carolina Lake recognized as a wet area due to
drainage characteristics of the Carolina Lake Basin. Water/sewer service is
available in some of the area and unrestricted development could result in
disruption of drainage flow and also problems with what ever is developed
unless the area dries out. Currently, the Town is in process of improving
the drainage characteristics of the area to alleviate some of the "sponge"
effect which may lead to a change in the land use of the area from undevelop-
ed to a low density residential area. Another area of potential incompati-
bility is the Wilmington -Hanby Beach area in regard to mobile home usage.
Presently, there is a mixture of both mobile homes and "stick -built" homes
in the area creating at times an unrest between the respective owners. This
is not a specific land use problem, except for the greater potential destruct-
ion to mobile units than stick-builts in high wind situations.
Problems from Unplanned Development - In regard to problems resulting from
unplanned development, such as a major subdivision, or large townhouse/con-
dominium, construction project, specifically water/sewer service demand and
street/road capacities might be exceeded depending on locations of such
developments. This is not regarded as a major concern due primarily to the pre-
sent adequacy of the water/sewer system and road capacities.
Areas Likely to Experience Land Use Change - The undeveloped areas to the
north of the Town along U. S. 421 and to the south of Town west of U. S. 421
in Wilmington Beach -are likely to experience changes in land use during the
planning period in the form of further residential and limited commercial
development. Within the past two years additional water/sewer services
have been made available to some of the portions of those areas and expect-
antly, development should occur within these service areas.
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3`. Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
As with any government, a major portion of its duties are to enforce plans,
policies and resultant regulations for the continued safety and well-being
of its constituents. As- with any controls, some persons and/or groups feel
some requirements to be unfair, due to the all encompassing manner in which
these requirements affect them. Keeping in mind that the "government" is
` charged with responsibilities to protect the interests of the public at
large and not just a few, so to that end regulations and other documents
are prepared and enforced to protect the public.
From the attached appendix (current plans, policies and regulations), it
can be deduced that Carolina Beach within the last few years has studied
itself very closely particularly in regard to the Town government operation.
Along with the above mentioned internal study documents, several other plans
and studies have been prepared which are greatly significant upon the town,
including feasibility studies on the various rates, fees and charges collect-
ed by the Town for services, organization of the Town government, selected
improvements of streets and drainage facilities and land use control
measures.
For purposes of this plan, several of the more important land use related
control documents will be discussed in terms of their relative importance,
enforcement and implementation and ultimate goals to be achieved'by their
use.
Zoning Ordinance: System of regulations that groups compatible land uses
` into areas where they can be accomodated with a minimum of adverse effects
upon themselves or other surrounding uses. Enforced through the -Building
Inspection Department.
Subdivision Ordinance: System of regulations that promotes generally accept-
ed design and construction standards for the subdivision of land and install-
ation of public utilities. Enforced through the Building Inspection and
Public Works Departments.
Flood Damage Control Ordinance: Enforced' through the Zoning Ordinance pro-
visions by the Building Inspection Department for the more efficient con-
struction and protection of structures and appurtances within flood hazard
area as a part of federal flood -insurance program.
Construction and Development Codes: (including the N. C. Building, Plumbing,
Electrical, Heating, Uniform Residential Building Codes, Septic Tank Regula-
tions and Minimum Housing Code) These codes are enforced throughout the plann-
ing area by both the Town and County for the wise and safe use of land, build-
ings and structures while protecting the quality of the human environment.
The above codes and regulations are the primary means through which the goals
of the land use plan may be achieved and accordingly are enforced by the
agencies having enforcement authority such as the Town and County Inspections
Departments and the County Board of Health. It should be noted that the wise
` and efficient use of land and structures will lessen the financial burden on
the local governments to correct problems arising from development, therefore,
these codes and regulations not only protect the quality of new development,
but also that of the existing developed areas in terms of tax dollars spent.
Along with the above regulations and codes, or listing of state and federal

permits required for certain activities are.listed in the appendix. Of
these permits which must be acquired, before initiating any of the listed
activities, through the appropriate agency, the most pertinent of these to
the Carolina Beach area are the permits issued through the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development - Office of Coastal Management
and the "404 permits through the U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers. These
permits are issued in accordance with the various state and federal re-
gulations designed to allow development without damaging the natural
environment and more importantly they are issued where such proposed de-
velopment is consistant with local plans and policies.
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C. Constraints
1. Land Suitability. As with most coastal areas, certain lands do not
readily yield themselves for development due to certain factors, such as
natural hazards, proximity to other incompatible uses and other variables.
The developed and undeveloped areas within the Carolina Beach planning area
have been examined in terms of constraints as to future development and un-
developed particularly those areas presently protected under the Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC) regulations of Chapter 113A of the North Carolina
General Statutes and other environmental related regulations. This examin-
ation includes variables relative to man-made and natural hazards, fragile
areas and areas with resource potential.
a. Physical Limitation: Hazard Areas (man-made); The Sunny Point
Military Terminal Buffer Zone located to the west of the developed portions
of the Town's jurisdiction serves as a man-made limitation for development
due to the presence of the military terminal across the Cape Fear River.
.In the event of a major explosive accident, the land owned by the Federal
government and utilized as the buffer area serves to prohibit growth that
would be damaged or destroyed in such an accident if development were allow-
ed to occur within the buffer area. Another man-made limitation for develop-
ment is the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway'at Snow's Cut immediately north of
the Town's planning area. While it is not particularly a hazard area, the exist-
ance of the accompanying easement right-of-way prevents development directly
on the shores of the waterway and extension of full urban services to the
north of the waterway.
Hazard Areas (natural); Natural hazard areas include ocean erodible areas,
estaurine areas, wetland areas and flood hazard areas. Of course, all
beachfront areas are included as ocean.erodible areas and the areas adjacent
1 to Myrtle Grove Sound are included as estuarine erodible areas. Currently,
two areas within the planning area are considered wetlands, the area immediate-
ly south of Carolina Lake and the peninsula between the ocean and the waterway
north of Sixteenth Avenue.
Presently, the Town and the U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers are completing
arrangements to complete the Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Wave Protect-
ion Project which will include the reconstruction of the primary dune structure
within the Town Limits of Carolina Beach and also stabilize the Carolina Beach
Inlet which has -contributed to the erosion of the beachfront. As noted in the
reports by Corps of Engineers, the erosion of the beachfront has increased
significantly after the opening of the inlet which may be closed, relocated
or altered in conjunction with the project.
As stated above, the estuarine erodible areas within the planning area include
the shores of Myrtle Grove Sound, the area immediately south of Snow's Cut and
the area to the east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. These areas are
subject to estuarine erosion caused by tidal flux actions from the Cape Fear
r River, the waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The area immediately to the south
of Carolina Lake as mentioned above is also considered an estaurine erodible
area with approximately 2.8 acres shown as a conservation area on the present
land classification map, but is not an AEC under the current regulations and
does come under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers as a "404" wetland
area. Attempts to have this classification changed have been heard by the
Town Council within the past year, but to date still remains as a conserva-
tion area, which it should remain due to the role of the area and Carolina
Lake as a.storm water runoff reservoir.
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Approximately 60% of the Town proper and less than 50% of the extraterritorial
areas are included within the delineated Flood Hazard Boundaries established
by the National Flood Insurance Program due to probabilities of ocean and
wind tide flooding. Also, a portion of the land, even .along the Cape Fear
River is included within a riverine flood.hazard area, but this area is not
subject to development due to the existance of the buffer area described above.
In regard to soil conditions, the Carolina Beach planning area encompasses
fifteen types of soil classifications which are interspersed throughout the
area. These soil types have characteristics ranging from completely accept- `
able to development to completely unacceptable for development. From review
of the various component soils of the area, it is clearly evident that much
of the planning area is not suitable for conventional septic filter fields
and therefore it is necessary to have large scale wastewater treatment and
water supply works to accomodate development for these areas in order to
avoid resultant problems from incompatible soils. Refer to the appendix for
more information on the area's soil conditions. The majority of these un-
acceptable soil areas that are developed within the Town of Carolina Beach
are served by water and sewer facilities and of the extraterritorial areas
that are developed, they are served by water service from a private utility
franchise. The largest concentration of incompatible soils are located in
the southern portion of the planning area,(Wilmington Beach) and for the most
part is sparsely developed due to the unavailability of sewer service and the
larger lot requirements for septic fields.
At the present time, Carolina Beach uses groundwater to meet all water needs.
Since groundwater is the exclusive water source, Carolina Beach is not in a
designated watershed and is located within the Lower CaPe Fear Basin.
The hydrology of Carolina Beach is complex and consists ofunconsolidated
sediments from the land surface to 130 feet below the land surface which
contain groundwater under water and/or semi -artesian circumstances. These
water bearing areas are tenatively designated as the Post -Miocene Aquifer.
The Tertiary System Acquifer is located just below the Post -Miocene Aquifer,
or 130 to 180 below the land surface and is composed -of limestone and artesian
in nature. From 180 to an estimated 1,240 feet below ground surface is the
Cretaceous System.Acquif er which is made up of sands which store brackish
groundwater under artesian and flowing artesian conditions. Basement is
encountered below 1,240 feet below the land surface.
Rainfall directly recharges the Post -Miocene Aquifer and under favorable
conditions this would be a significant source of recharge to the Tertiary
System Aquifer since the intervening confining layers are either now trans-
missive or would be under unusual differentials in head pressures. Potable
and possibly brackish groundwater in consequential quantities is stored in
the Post -Miocene Aquif ers;potable groundwater in sizable quantities exist
in the underlying Tertiary System Aquifer. ,
As stated above, Carolina Beach uses groundwater to satisfy its water needs by
the use of seven open end wells into the Tertiary System Aquifer. At fuel
rated capacity, these wells could potentially yield 1,340 gallons per minute
or 1,929,600 gallons per day of high quality groundwater. As enumerated in
the Town's Community Facilities Plan, several of the wells are not in operation
at the present time and present production,of approximately 800,000 gallons
per day is adequate to meet the needs of the Town and with the additional cap-
acity of the wells not in service, future availability is no problem with con-
tinued wise use.
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Also as noted in the existing land use plan, there are no areas within the
planning area with slopes of twelve percent which would deter normal con-
struction techniques, with exception to an area known as sugarloaf, which is
undevelopable and protected by its existance within the buffer area.
• b. Fragile Areas: Fragile areas are defined as susceptible to damage
or destruction from inappropriate or poorly planned development due to their
unique and "fragile" environmental qualities. These areas are protected
under the Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) regulations and within the
Carolina Beach area, several examples of these fragile areas exist and are
enumerated in the following paragraphs.
Coastal Wetlands - There are several wetland areas within the Town's juris-
diction including the thin marshland strip along the shore of Myrtle Grove
Sound (east and west shores) and the wetlands (high and low tidal) to the
north of the Town limits and south of Carolian Beach Inlet. These areas
have a definite ecological and economic value as they.serve for wildlife
habitats and estuarine breeding areas. Much of the areas are undeveloped
at the present time, especially outside of the Town Limits where urban
services are not available, however some of the wetlands have been deve-
loped prior to and after the advent of the CAMA, with minimal environmental
impact. Most of this development has occurred immediately adjacent to the
sensitive wetland environment on "dryer" lands, but the potential for damage
to occur is heightened due to the anticipated traffic over the wetlands to
the shoreline. The large wetland area to the north of the town is not suit-
able for development due to the relative elevation and resultant "overwash"
conditions and general instability.
Y
Estuarine Waters - Several water bodies within the planning area are classi-
fied as estuarine waters including Myrtle Grove Sound, the Atlantic Intra-
coastal Waterway (AIWW), the Cape Fear River which bounds the planning area
to the east, north and west. The value of these water bodies is evident due
to the valuable commercial and recreational resources they represent.
Public Trust Waters - The above described water bodies and the Atlantic Ocean,
the lands thereunder from mean high water to the seaward limit of the State of
North Carolina's jurisdiction as well as Carolina Lake are considered public
trust waters. This classification designates water bodies held and controlled
by governmentalbodies for the benefit of the general public.
Estuarine Shorelines: These areas are defined as characteristically dry land
being a component of the estuarine system because of the close association
with the adjacent estuarine waters as defined above.
From this definition, the shores of Myrtle Grove Sound, the Intracoastal Water-
way and the Cape Fear River are included as AEC estuarine shoreline areas. These
areas are significant due to their proximity to adjacent estuarine waters and
the potential effects generated upon each other, namely erosion, flooding or
other adverse effects associated with estuarine systems, and potential adverse
effects upon estuarine waters from improper development of the estuarine shore-
line areas.
Ocean Hazard Areas: These areas are defined as shorelines along the Atlantic
Ocean especially vulnerable to erosion or other adverse effects of sand, wind
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and water and where uncontrolled or incompatible development could unreason-
ably endanger life or property. These areas include beaches, frontal dunes,
inlet lands and other areas in which geologic, vegetative and soil conditions
indicate a substantial possibility of excessive erosion or flood damage.
From this definition, the ocean front areas from Carolina Beach Inlet south r
of the Hanby Beach area are included as AEC ocean hazard areas. Specifi-
cally, these areas are further defined in three more distinct categories
consisting of ocean erodible areas, high hazard flood areas and inlet hazard
areas.
The area directly south of Carolina Beach Inlet is included in all three
categories named above and in recognition of the potential dangers involved
with development. The remainder of the shorefront south of the inlet hazard
area falls into the ocean erodible area and high hazard flood area categories.
These areas are generally more stable than the inlet hazard areas and safe
development potentials are greater also. These areas also contain remnants
of the primary or frontal dune necessary for protection of the lands west-
ward from high water and storm conditions, therefore these areas are of
gross importance to the safety and prosperity of the planning area.
Coastal Natural Resource Areas: These areas are defined as areas contain-
ing environmental, natural, or cultural resources of more than local signi-
ficance in which uncontrolled or incompatible development could result in
major or irreversible damage to natural systems or cultural resources, sci-
entific, educational, or associative values, or aesthetic qualities. ,
From this definition, the Carolina Beach State Park is identified as such
an area due to its educational resource value along with it being the habi- k
tat for several remnant species.
Coastal Floodplains: As identified above, many of the AEC's are located
within floodplain areas having a greater than one percent probability of
flooding each year.
Those areas are identified on flood plain maps located at the City Hall.
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2. Capacity of Community Facilities.
Generally, the Town of Carolina Beach provides a full range of urban services
to the town proper and to a limited extent to the balance of the planning
area. These urban services include police and fire/rescue protection, water/
sewer service, solid waste collection/disposal, street construction and
maintenance, recreational services and facilities, marina facilities and
general government services.
As stated above, the balance of the planning area does receive some services
through the Town such as limited water/sewer service, police and fire/rescue
protection through mutual aid assistance with the county sheriff and volunteer
fire departments, building inspection services and use of the Town's recreation-
al facilities.
The capacity of available community facilities is one of the most important
questions facing the Carolina Beach area due to the nature of the area as a
resort and the resultant seasonal population loads. In the case of "hard"
services, such as water/sewer facilities, the present facilities of the
Town are comparable to those of a community of 7,000-10,000 year round
residents. Other services, such as police and fire/rescue follow suit in
as much as to accomodate the seasonal populations experienced during the
summer months.
Keeping in step with the concepts of land use and development growth, certain
key services and facilities are further discussed below in context to their
present condition and utilization.
Water and Sewer Service Areas - As stated in the previous sections, soil con-
ditions of the planning area are generally below optimum standards to support
wells and septic fields without special conditions. Almost all of the Town
is watered and sewered with exception to certain areas where little to no
development has occured. Those areas where development has occured without
water and/or sewer services correspond to acceptable soil conditions where
wells and septic fields can be utilized.
Other portions of the planning area (particularly the Wilmington Beach and
Hanby Beach areas) where development has occured to a significant degree
have access to water service from a privately owned utility franchise knows►
as Coastal Plains Utility Company. As far as sewer service into these areas,
both the Town of Carolina Beach and the areas themselves are desirous of
having sewer services to allow for greater intensity development and more
efficient wastewater management. It is anticipated that sewer service may
become available to some extent to the eastern portions of these areas when
the Town of Kure Beach completes a force main to the Carolina Beach system
for the processing and disposal of wastewater generated at Kure Beach and
Fort Fisher Air Base. Although this will still involve the construction of
collection lines and a lift station, strategies to accomplish this are current-
ly being considered by the Town.
As stated in the Town's recently completed Community Facilities Plan and Capital
Improvements Budget, the Town's water system is comprised of seven open end
wells which are capable of supplying approximately 1.3 million gallons of water
daily. A 100,000 gallon elevated water tank provides storage and pressure of
60-65 pounds per square inch at the base main to feed the system along with an
additional one million gallon ground storage reservoir. Currently, the quality
of the water produced is high due to its relative purity in ground storage and
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the use of a demineralizing system. The distribution system consists pri-
marily of 2,6 and 8 inch mains. The Town has initiated a program to re-
place all 2 inch mains to provide better service along with fire protection
(hydrants) thereby improving the system to a satisfactory level.
The Carolina -Kure Beach 201 Facility Plan concluded that the most cost
effective and practical method of wastewater treatment was the interconnec-
tion of the Kure Beach system with the Carolina Beach system. This intercon-
nection would also allow future service to the area south of Kure Beach, the
Fort Fisher Air Force Base, and the Wilmington/Hanby Beach Area. At the time
of the study (1978) wastewater flow at Kure Beach averaged between 26,000 and
30,000 GPD during the winter season. From May to October the flow averaged
between 50,000 and 143,000 GPD. September is the month of greatest sustained
maximum flows. A survey of the Air Force Base system was limited but at the
time of the survey the flow for July was 47,000 GPD, 40,000 GPD for August,
and 29,000 GPD for September.
Carolina Beach wastewater is being treated in the recently completed 1.5
million gallon per day aeration type treatment facility located in the buffer
area. According to the projections contained in the Carolina -Kure 201 Faci-
lity Plan, design capacity of the facility is expected to be sufficient to
accommodate the area until and beyond the year 2000. A large portion of the
wastewater collection system has been improved by the installation of new
lines and refurbishing of the system's six lift stations. Unfortunately,
the system experiences from time to time inordinate amounts of inflow/in-
filtration during periods of excessive precipitation. This situation is .
controlled by the channeling of.wastewater at the treatment facility into
holding basins until peak flows subside and then channeled back into the
treatment facility to be processed and discharged.
Present use of the water and sewer systems as determined by the town staff
is significant. From recent computations, average daily water production
was estimated at 493,150 gallons (37.9% of capacity) and 733,726 gallons of
wastewater treated per average day (48.9% of capacity) taking into account
seasonal population loads, itinerant leaks, breaks and inflow/infiltration.
In regard to primary roads and thoroughfares, the Town proper has 19.2 miles
of hard surfaced streets and 1.3 miles of unsurfaced open streets within its
boundaries and the balance of the planning area contains approximately 14.5
miles of surfaced and unsurfaced open streets. Primary roads in the Carolina
Beach area include U.S. 421, Harper Avenue, Cape Fear Boulevard, Canal Drive
and Dow Road. These thoroughfares are included on the Town's Thoroughfare
Plan, which was adopted in 1974 along with the Town of Kure Beach and the
State of North Carolina.
Use of these roads and thoroughfares can be best illustrated by the Average
Daily Traffic (ADT) counts from the North Carolina Department of Transportation
for 1974 and 1979 as shown below: 1974 1979
U.S. 421 (Lake Park Boulevard at King Street) 6,100 7,300
U.S. 421 (South of Harper Avenue) 6,400 8,000
Dow Road (South of Harper Avenue) 1,150 880
Harper Avenue (East of Eighth Avenue) 650 820
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s
The practical capacity for two lanes plus parking for two-way traffic is 5,700-
8,200 vehicles per day. Capacity is defined as the maximum number of vehicles
which have a reasonable expectation of passing over a given section of a lane
or roadway in both directions during a given time period under prevailing road-
way and traffic conditions. Based upon this standard of capacity, none of the
primary roads exceed use capacity. It should be noted that these statistics
represent average daily traffic which does not take into account the extremely
heavy traffic conditions experienced during the summer season especially on
weekends.
In regard to educational facilities and services, the Carolina Beach area is
served by the New Hanover County School System. An elementary school is lo-
cated on Fourth Avenue between Atlanta and Clarendon Avenues and serves both
the Carolina and Kure Beach areas. Older students attend schools in and a-
round the Wilmington area.
Other services such as police and fire services are more completely discussed
in the Town's recently adopted Communities Facilities Plan which should be re-
ferred to for additional information.
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3. Estimated Demand
a. Population and Economy. As specified in the state regulations, up-
dated land use.plans shall present population forecasts for the ensuing ten
year planning period (1980-1990) and utilize these estimates as a basis for
estimating future land and facilities demand and for use in classifying land
areas. Major identifiable trends or factors in the economy might have impact
on future land use and facility usage including (1) seasonal population;
(2) local objectives concerning growth; and (3) forseeable social and economic
change.
Seasonal populations have a definite effect upon the Carolina Beach area as
noted earlier in the plan. These seasonal populations are responsible for
a majority of the income generated and land utilization in the area, however
it is difficult to directly link seasonal population to a projection techni-
que for estimating income production and land utilization without more rigid
parameters, such as length of stay and other information that would result
from an origin -destination survey.
Local objectives concerning growth include such things as the Town's water/
sewer extension policy, recreation program, annexation of adjacent unincor-
porated areas and other factors. Also, these objectives may include specific
development proposals, such as a shopping center, desire for industrial
growth, etc.
As far as foreseeable social and economic changes affecting the area, there
are no known significant factors fitting this category except possibly a
tax increase in the Town to pay the local share of the Beach Erosion control
and Hurricane Protection Project. As stated in the previous plan, the
economy of 1975-1976 was still in a "slow down' and this is still the case
in 1980, particularly with 'the higher costs for energy and new construction.
The potential exists for major policy decision on the federal and/or state
levels -to have a dramatic impact on the area's economy, of which are com-
pletely unpredictable at this time.
It should be pointed out that future population estimates are just estimates,
especially in small towns. Lack of detailed data on births, deaths and mi-
gration render the most reliable projection techniques unusable. For purposes
of this plan, these protection techniques will be utilized in estimating
future populations. These are:
Arithmetic - Assumption that a given absolute numerical change in pop-
ulation from one point in time to another in the past will occur at
the same interval in the future.
Geometric - Assumption that a given percentage change in population from
one point in time to another in the past will occur at the same interval
in the future.
Least Squares - Assumption that utilizing regression analysis on,past
population data will produce a trend line to which future populations •
can be extrapolated.
One other projection technique utilized in the previous plan involved a
ratio method relative to using past population figures from larger political
subdivisions such as the county and state. However, this technique was not
considered for inclusion in this plan update due to the unreliable results
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from past application.
POPULATION PROJECTIONS (TOWN ONLY)
Technique
1970
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
Arithmetic
1,663
2,100
2,341
2,582
2,823
3,064
Geometric
1,663
2,100
2,375
2,652
2,961
3,306
Least Squares
1,663
2,040
2,226
2,411
2,595
2,779
Each of these methods are based upon the assumption that the area in question
has remained the same physical size in the past and will continue to do so in
the future. While Carolina Beach has increased in size through annexation,
there has been no increase in population through this manner. Currently,
areas to the north and south of'the Town Limits are being examined for
possible annexation and are expected to -be annexed. For purposes of this
plan, the 1980 permanent population of the planning area will be assumed
to be 2,824 and the 1990 estimated permanent population of the total plann-
ing area to be 3,567 utilizing the geometric projection technique. Annex-
ation may increase the Town share, but will not affect the population of
the. total planning area. The previous plan estimated the population of the
balance of the planning area to be 948 by 1985, but this seems unlikely due
to slower growth experienced by Carolina Beach within the past ten years, and
this plan update assumes 918 to be the population of the planning area balance
by 1990.
As stated above, seasonal population changes create the economy by which the
town's economic livelihood exists. These changes make it necessary that the
town provide services at levels that vary from season to season. Utilizing
the figure of 12,741 potential seasonal visitors (excluding day -only visitors
for 1970 established by the previous plan and increasing this figure by 26.28%
(the same percentage as the 1970 to 1980 permanent population change) a 1980
estimate of 15,205 visitors/day can be expected plus 2,824 permanent residents,
therefore a potential of 18,029 seasonal visitors can be accomodated by motel/
hotel and seasonal home possibilities.
As mentioned earlier the economy of the area is geared to the seasonal influx
of tourists. Motels, apartments, cottages and homes are open in spring and
summer and closed in the fall and winter. The charter fishing fleet is
active in the spring, summer and fall until Thanksgiving. Over a period of
years as the permanent population has increased there has been an increase
in retail businesses open, year round which is expected to increase. A small
90,000 square feet shopping center is still planned for the west side of
U. S. 421 south of Snow's Cut Bridge.
Of course, all of these examples cited will depend heavily on the seasonal
activity to help support them during the nonseason. As in 1974, the past
season was below the previous season's economic levels according to business-
men and realtors consulted by 15-20%. As in 1974, the past season was strong-
ly affected by energy related problems including the availability of gasoline
in places other than Carolina Beach. Energy costs are expected to continue
rising during the first part of the ten year planning period and one of the
three impacts are anticipated. Due to energy costs, less out-of-state
visitors are expected while the number of in -state may increase and fill
the void created by the lack of out-of-state visitors or potentially exceed
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this level due to the costs of vacationing at resort areas farther away.
Local public and private officials are committed to maintaining and improve-
ing the tourist economy of the area now and in the future by various means
including advertising and promotion through local and more regional sources.
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b. Future Land Need. As specified in the regulations and later in this
plan, lands will be and are classified in five categories. For the Carolina
Beach area, most of the land falls into the three of the five categories.
These categories make up the major determinations of the land use plan or
translation of the words, policies and discussions into a visual representa-
tion. Generally, the lands presently undeveloped (without urban services)
are classified to remain undeveloped due to limitations or barriers to
development and the remaining undeveloped areas classified to develop to
various densities and types of uses compatible with themselves and the
environment.
Since this document is being used to "plan" for the future and to accomodate
expected growth in such a manner to protect the environment and foster health-
ly socioeconomic activity, development of land.is expected to occur at some
level. Using the existing amounts of land developed and the "projected"
population of the planning area for 1990 along with certain weighting factors
revelant to local desires and policies, a projection of land needed to accomo-
date growth can be determined. In reference to the previous plan which pro-
jected 1985 land demand it is noted that development has -not occured at the
levels projected due primarily to the instability of the economy. Therefore,
it is recommended the following table be viewed as an estimate of anticipated
growth and nota statement of what will happen by 1990.
Based upon a "projected" planning area population of 3,567 for 1990 and 1980
"projected" population of 2,874 for the planning area and certain weighting
factors the following table illustrates potential land demands for 1990.
1990 Land
Demand Estimates
Acres
Existing
Population Based
W/Factors
Residential
329.45
408.89
450.0
Commercial
41.12
51.03
60.00 3
Industrial
1.80
2.23
20.00 4
Transportation, Communication,
& Utilities
492.82
611.65
612.00
Government & Institutional
17.92
22.24
20.00
Cultural, Entertainment
1
& Recreation
23.01
28.54
35.00 5
Total Developed
906.12
1,124.58
1,197.00
Amount of Increase
218.46(242)
290.88(32%)
1 - Reflects desire to encourage residential development particularly
single-family.
2 - Reflects desire for increased commercial land uses including a
proposed 17 acre shopping center and hotels/motels.
3 - Reflects desire for acceptable light industries such as a boat
works, marine -related industry or other industrial use not harmful
to the environment.
4 - Includes only recreational oriented land uses excluding the 337
acre State Park.
5 - Reflects desire for additional amounts of recreation for use by
both permanent and seasonal residents.
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It should be recognized that some of the available undeveloped land is with-
in Areas of Environmental Concern (AFC's) and development of such areas.is
limited by the requirements of CAMA.
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c. Community Facilities Demand. As specified in the state regulations,
updated land use plans shall address the potential. need for an increase or
decrease of community facilities and/or services to keep pace with antici-
pated population and activity demand levels expected during the ensuing ten
year planning period.
Using the projected 1985 permanent population for the total planning area
of 3,195 persons (2,375 Town and 820 planning area balance), it is noted
that this projected estimate is 417 less than the previous plan's 1985
estimate and for purposes of the ten-year projection from 1980•, the 1990
` projected permanent population for the total planning area is 3,567 persons
(2,652 Town and 915 planning area balance). These projections further illus-
trate a slowing down of past growth trends in the planning area from past
decades.
Using the 1990 estimate of 3,567 persons for the total planning area, most
community facilities currently provided by the Town will be adequate due to
the current service level being based on the additional seasonal population
demand with permanent population. However, as the seasonal population in-
creases, consideration should be given to peak load demand on water/sewer
systems and police/fire protection later in the planning period.
As mentioned in the plan, the Town presently has a 1.5 million -gallon per
day wastewater treatment facility and this capacity is estimated to be
sufficient for the planning period along with the water supply system pro-
vided all system elements remain functional.
To better accomodate both existing and future land use development, the
Town should and intends to continue its policy of replacing substandard
sized water/sewer lines for increased pressure, better fire protection
• and more efficient use of the systems. Also, within the past year, add-
itional maintenance of fire hydrants and other system appurtances has
begun and is expected to continue to where all areas served are provided
with acceptable pressure, fire protection and minimization of line failure.
Other public services are anticipated to be adequate throughout the planning
period if maintained at current levels. As additional land area and popula-
tion are annexed into the Town, the Police and Fire/Rescue Departments have
indicated that some additional personnel may be required and prior to such
Town growth, these potential service demands will be studied to determine
the necessity of additional costs of personnel, equipment, etc.
In regard to medical services, the Federal Point Medical Center currently
serves the planning area with non -emergency health care and these services
are anticipated to be adequate within the planning period.
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III. POLICY STATEMENTS
As stated in the earlier sections of the plan, one of the primary thrusts of
the land use plan update process is the refinement of previous policy state-
ments and examination of potential new statements that exemplify the wants
and concerns of the community and its environs.
• Generally, the policies of the plan should cover factors concerning resources
protection, production and management, economic and commodity development
and other specific issues representative of the local situation such as the
seasonal economy and other factors relative to beach communities.
In an effort to facilitate a "relativeness" of the policies and issues to the
existing land use conditions and anticipated changes over the ten year plann-
ing period, all policy and issue discussions shall include statements as to:
-the scope and importance of the issue
-alternate policies concerning the issue
measures to implement the policies shown
-costs and benefits to the community of such policies and
implementation measures
-long-term consequences of such policies and implementation
measures.
A. Resource Protection.
Specifically, for purposes of this plan, all areas of environmental concern
(AEC's) will be discussed in terms of the type of land uses that'are both
compatible/incompatible for the AEC's so as to not encourage development
harmful to the resources of the area. Specific reasons as to allowing and
prohibiting uses will be discussed in -such a manner that the resultant policy
is understandable and bears a direct relationship with the desires of the
community.
It is apparent that resource protection is one of the ley issues of the land
use plan and that such resource areas are normally protected within AEC class-
ifications.
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) - The following is a listing and dis-
cussion of the AEC's within the planning area.
Coastal Wetlands: These areas aredefined as any salt marsh or other marsh
subject to regular or occasional flooding by tides, including wind tides
(whether or not the tide waters reach the marshland areas through natural or
artificial watercourses).
From this definition, the wetland area on the northern extension north of the
Town Limits and south of Carolina Beach Inlet is identified as a AEC coastal
wetland. This area is significant as a resource area due to the productivity
of the estuarine system and the decayed plant materials which maintains the
complex food chains typically found in these areas, of which commercial and
recreational fishing interests are dependent and also the preservation of
these areas are of great importance to the various types of wildlife and
waterfowl known to exist in the area.
From the above, it is apparent that this area is of particular concern and
it is the Town's policy to conserve and protect areas of this type by not
allowing development that would damage and/or destroy this fragile ecosystem.
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Other policy alternatives in regard to coastal wetlands include (1) No protect-
ion at all which could ultimately result in the destruction of the area as an
ecosystem and facilitate accelerated estuarine shoreline erosion and (2) Limit-
ed protection in the form of allowing more intensive uses than only water -
related uses as enumerated below..
Appropriate land uses for areas of this type include such uses as utility
easements and facilities where restoration of marsh conditions will occur upon
completion, elevated walkways and piers to navigational channels and access
routes for marina facilities and other similar uses that do not require
utilization of foundation structures or result in more intensive land utiliz-
ation. Therefore, some unacceptable land uses would include restaurants and
businesses, residences, motels/hotels, parking lots, private roads/highways
and industrial uses.
Measures to implement these policies include primarily the use of the Town's
inspection operation, which is partially funded by CAMA funds for operations
required in AEC's, by enforcement of local, federal and state codes appli-
cable in these areas. The costs and benefits to the community and thelong=
term consequences of these policies and implementation measures are evident
by the expected continuation of the area's productivity as described above
and the costs to the community are minimal in terms of manpower and the lack
of public facilities necessary to support the allowable uses.
Estuarine Waters: These areas are defined as all waters of the Atlantic Ocean,
all bays, sounds, rivers and tributaries thereto seaward of the dividing line
between coastal fishing and inland fishing waters.
From this definition, the watercourses within or abutting the planning area,
known as the Myrtle Grove Sound, the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal
Waterway are identified as AEC estuarine waters. These areas are signifi-
cant as resource areas due to their being dominant components and bonding
elements of the entire estuarine system and functioning to integrate aquatic
influences from both .the land and ocean. These areas serve as productive
resource areas by supporting commercial and recreational fisheries, boating
and as a secondary benefit, the stimulation of the 'coastal economy from spin
off operations required to service the above activity.
With exception to the Myrtle Grove Sound, the remaining estaurine water areas
named above are immediately outside of the planning area, but will be consider-
ed here due to their bearing on the local economy and ecosystem.
It is apparent that these areas are of particular importance and it is the
Town's policy to conserve and protect areas of this type by not allowing
development that would damage and/or destroy this area. Other policy alter-
natives in regard to estaurine waters include (1),No protection at all which
could result in the disruption of fisheries and/or boating activity due to
blockage, pollution, etc. and (2) Limited protection in the form of allowing
uses within estuarine waters that could be better accomodated elsewhere.
Appropriate land/water uses for areas of thistype include those uses that are
water dependent such as utility easements, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, bridges
and bridge approaches, bulkheads, groins, navigational aids and channels and
other similar uses. Therefore, some unacceptable land/water uses would be
restaurants, residences, hotels/motels, trailer parks, private roads and
parking lots and factories which are characteristically non -water dependent.
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Measures to implement these policies are the same as those enumerated for
uses within coastal wetlands while the costs and benefits to the community
and long-term consequences of these policies and implementation measures
are evident by the expected continuation of the area's productivity and
aesthetic benefits to the community to which the costs are minimal in terms
of manpower and the lack of public facilities necessary to support the allow-
able uses.
Public Trust Areas: These areas are defined as all waters of the Atlantic
Ocean and the lands thereunder; all natural bodies of water subject to
measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean high water mark; all
navigable natural bodies of water and 'lands thereunder to the mean high water
or mean water level as the case may be except for privately owned lakes to
which the public has no right of access; all water in artificially created
1 bodies of water containing significant public fishing resources or other
public resources which are accessable to the public by navigation; and all
waters in artificially created bodies of waters in which the public has
acquired rights by prescription, custom, usage, dedication or any other means.
In determining whether the public has acquired rights in artifically created
bodies of water, the factors are considered:
-the use of the body of water by the public,
-the length of time the public has used the area,
-the value of public resources in the body of water,
-whether the public resources in the body of water are mobile
to the extent that they can move into natural bodies of water,
-whether the creation of the artificial body of water required
permission from the State of North Carolina, and
-the value of the body of water to the public for navigation
from one public area to another public area.
From this definition, the Carolina Lake is the only AEC public trust area
identified not otherwise included in another AEC classification. Presently
this public trust area includes the water area and dedicated public right-
of-way around it owned and controlled by the Town of Carolina Beach. This
area is significant as a natural resource in its form as the termination of
a larger drainage basin and from its value as an aesthetic resource. An
adjacent area to the south of the lake is identified as a "404" wetland not
under the jurisdiction of the CAMA. Presently development of this area is
limited to those lots not requiring filling and approval from the U. S. Army,
Corps of Engineers. This area is shown as a non -AEC wetland due to the
"spongelike" character of its soils and water table. It shall be the policy
of the Town to protect and conserve this area as a drainage basin for the
protection of the surrounding area and as a potential recreational resource.
Other policy alternatives in regard to this area are (1) No protection at
all which could possibly result in abuse of the watercourse resulting in
pollution or other action affecting adjacent areas and (2) Limited protect-
ion which could have the same results as no protection. It shall further
be the policy of the Town of Carolina Beach to allow limited residential
development of the area to the south of the lake shown as a non -AEC wetland
dependent on the satisfactory approval of the U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers
and bona fide proof by a qualified hydrological engineer that the develop-
ment of such a lot will not impede the flow of surface waters to the lake
or harmfully affect the ground water table of the area. Alternatives to
this policy include no development which is construed not to be in the Town's
interest and no restrictions to the development which could result in the
area developing to an extent requiring additional public services other than
already provided and disruption of the hydrological balance of the area
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relative to the discharge of accumulated waters to Myrtle Grove Sound through
an existing. drainage outf all. In reference to this, the Town is currently
preparing to execute certain drainage improvements for the lake area result-
ing in more efficient discharge of accumulated waters and creation of storm
water resevoir capacity to inhibit flooding probabilities during high pre-
cipitation periods.
Appropriate land uses for the Carolina Lake public trust area include navi-
gational channels or drainage ditches, bulkheads to prevent erosion, piers
and other similar uses. Incompatible uses include projects which would in-
crease erosion, deposit spoils, inhibit water quality or cause adverse
water circulation patterns or similar projects.
Measures to implement the above policies include primarily the use of the
Town's inspection operation, which is partially funded by CAMA funds, by`
enforcement of local, federal and state codes applicable to the area. The
costs and benefits to the community and long-term consequences of these
policies and implementation measures are evident by the preservation of the
area and unnecessary expenditure of public funds to maintain the quality of
the area.
Estuarine Shorelines: These areas are defined as -characteristically dry
land being a component of the estaurine system because of the close assoc-
iation with the adjacent estuarine waters as defined above.
From this definition, the shores of Myrtle Grove Sound, the Intracoastal
Waterway and the Cape Fear River are included as AEC estuarine.shoreline
areas. These areas are significant due to their proximity, to adjacent
estuarine waters and the potential effects generated upon each other,
namely erosion, flooding or other adverse effects associated with estuarine
systems, and potential adverse effects upon.estuarine waters from improper `
development of the estuarine shoreline areas.
It is the Town's•policy to protect the estuarine water areas by ensuring
that shoreline development is compatible with the estuarine system by allow-
ing development that will not weaken or eliminate natural b4rriers to shore-
line erosion.
Measures to implement these policies include the use of the Town's inspect-
ion as enumerated above: The costs and benefits to the community and long-
term consequences will be the continued productivity of the estuarine system
while allowing compatible development to accomodate growth pressures to be
experienced within the ten year planning period.
Ocean Hazard Areas: These areas are defined as shorelines along the Atlantic
Ocean especially vulnerable to erosion or other adverse effects of sand, wind
and water and where uncontrolled or incompatible development could unreason-
ably endanger life or property. These areas include beaches, frontal dunes,
inlet lands and other areas in which geologic, vegetative and soil conditions
indicate a substantial possibility of excessive erosion or flood damage.
From this definition, the oceanfront areas from Carolina Beach Inlet south
to the Hanby Beach area are included as AEC ocean hazard areas. Specifi-
cally, these areas are further defined in three more distinct categories
consisting of ocean erodible areas, high hazard flood areas and inlet hazard
areas.
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The area directly south of Carolina Beach Inlet is included in all three
categories named above and in recognition of the potential dangers involved
with development, it is the Town's policy to not allow development of uses
within the inlet hazard area that are not water -related such as restaurants,
businesses, hotels/motels and other similar uses.. Acceptable uses in the
ocean hazard area include utility easements, spoil deposition sites, fishing
piers, docks, agricultural uses and other similar uses not requiring founda-
tion structures. It shall also be the Town's policy to discourage other
than nominal (cost) investment in the inlet hazard area due to the instabi-
lity of inlet areas and high probabilities of flood damage resulting from
overwash and other storm related conditions for which no protection is
offered. Alternatives to these policies would be to allow development
which would result in large capital expenditures for roads, bridges and
other appurtanances in an area relatively unstable and being a potential
danger to the uses and the community in general.
The remainder of the shorefront south of the inlet hazard area falls into
the ocean erodible area and high hazard flood area categories. These areas
are generally more stable than the inlet hazard areas and safe development
potentials are greater also. These areas also contain remnants of the pri-
mary or frontal dune necessary for protection of the lands westward from
high water and storm conditions, therefore these areas are of gross import-
ance to the safety and prosperty of the planning 4rea.
It shall be the policy of the Town to not allow any development (other than
beach nourishment -erosion control works) eastward of the primary dune due
to the unreasonable danger to life and property caused by such development
and to establish proper development setback distances from primary dune
areas in accordance with state requirements. It shall also be the policy
of the Town to discourage development which would damage the structural
integrity of the primary dune by removal of soils or vegetative cover there-
of and further to ensure that all development both new and.existing will
conform to the fullest extent with all flood -proof and wind resistant
standards.'so as not to endanger other property.
Acceptable land uses within the ocean hazard and high hazard -flood areas
include restaurants, businesses, residences, hotels/motels and other similar
uses provided that wind and flood resistant standards are complied with and
that such uses will not create adverse impacts upon each other and the
stability of beach area and primary dune structures.
Measures to implement these policies again include the Town's inspection
operation to monitor the use in these areas by trained personnel familiar
with the various standards. Therefore, the costs are administrative in
nature and the benefit is evident that by the enforcement of such standards,
damages to life and property can be minimized while still promoting growth
in areas able to accomodate it. These areas are one of the major economic
resources of the Town and planning area and with these standards in force,
it is anticipated that they will continue to be productive without adversely
affecting the natural environment.
Coastal Natural Resource Areas: These areas are defined as areas containing
environmental, natural, or cultural resources of more than local significance
in which uncontrolled or incompatible development could result in major or
irreversible damage to natural systems or cultural.resources, scientific,
educational, or associative values, or aesthetic qualities.
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From this definition, the Carolina Beach State Park is identified as such
an area due to its educational resource value along with it being the habitat
for several remnant species. It is not foreseeable within the planning period
that the use of this area will change from its present usage and therefore no
specific policy recommendations are necessary from the Town due to the area
being under jurisdiction of the State. However, it is the policy of the Town
to promote the same uses (picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, nature
study and camping) for the area so as to provide recreational opportunities
both for the seasonal and permanent populations of the planning area.
Coastal Floodplains: As identified above, many of the AEC's are located with-
in floodplain areas having a greater than one percent probability of flooding
each year. For these areas it is the policy of the Town to allow development
in these areas (where appropriate) only in accordance with floodplain construct-
ion standards to minimize the probability of inordinate destruction in the event
of major flooding. Measures to accomplish this are primarily the use of the
Town's inspection operation and participation in the Federal Flood Insurance
Program. As enumerated above in previous sections, the cost and benefits to
the community and long term consequences are positive by the protection of the
natural barriers to flooding and maximization of safety to life and property
by the use and enforcement of construction standards.
The Town and planning area are included in the County's Hurricane Evacuation
Plan, which sets down certain procedures to be followed by the area in the
event of hurricane conditions. It shall be the policy of the Town to review
any actions such as development, both public and private in regard to this
established plan so as to prevent any undue disruption of the plan's proceed-
ures, thereby limiting the effectiveness of the plan. This shall be accomp-
lished by all personnel of the Town having authority over development decisions,
the cost of which is undeterminable. The cost and benefit and long term conse-
quences of this action will be the proper handling of emergency procedures in
accordance with the plan without unnecessarily causing revisions to the plan
due to improper development.
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B. Resource Production and Management
For purposes of this plan, resource production and management are identified
as important issues particularly in consideration of the natural resources of
the area. These resources include for the planning area, commercial and
recreational fishing and other recreational resources to which the area is
dependent due to the attraction of seasonal visitors which support the local
economy. In addition, these resource areas are equally important to the per-
manent residents by their natural beauty and aesthetic appeal along with. the
economic spin-offs they provide.
The areas of primary importance in this issue are the off -shore fishing areas
outside of the planning area and also the accompanying planning area uses that
support both recreational and commercial fishing. Also of importance are the
natural areas mentioned in the previous section (beaches,.wetlands, estuarine
shorelines) and their value of remaining in their natural state.
It shall be the policy of the Town of Carolina Beach to foster the continued
productivity of the area's commercial and recreational fishing interests and
protection of the natural environments in the planning area for the enjoy-
ment of both permanent and seasonal residents. Alternatives to this policy
include no recognition of these issues as important to the area thereby
potentially leading to their demise as productive resources and inviting
economic decline of the area's economy. Measures to accomplish these
policies include continued maintenance of the Myrtle Grove Sound channel
for convenient access for both commercial and recreational fishing vessels
and the improvement of the navigability of Carolina Beach Inlet. Both these
measures are normally under the control of the U. S. Army., Corps of Engineers
and with the Inlet stabilization project scheduled to_begin next year, these
measures will be implemented on a recurring basis as needed. The Town will
continue to offer areas along the Myrtle Grove Sound for future development
of marina and associated operations through its zoning power and continue
to cooperate with other governmental agencies having enforcement authority
over water pollution and other adverse effects that may occur within these
natural areas.
In order to protect the integrity of the beach and estuarine shoreline areas,
the Town will re-examine its existing off -road vehicle ordinance in order to
strengthen the controls of this activity which has caused damages particularly
to beachfront areas along the northern extension north of the Town limits.
The costs and benefits and long term consequences of these policies and imple-
mentation measures are self-evident, in as much as the proper management of
these identified resource areas will lengthen their productivity in terms of
the resultant economic benefits and the protection of the beach/shoreline
system to prevent erosion due to lack of vegetation will serve many purposes
to the communities advantage.
C. Economic and Community Development.
As important as the resource protection issues are to the planning area,
economic and community development issues are equally important.
As noted earlier in this plan, industrial use is almost non-existant in the
planning area thereby placing a greater strain upon the commercial base to
provide tax revenues to support basic services. Also, with the absence of
industry, diversification of the economic base is difficult to achieve
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particularly with so much of the commercial base catering primarily to the
seasonal populations. Presently, as noted earlier, only one industrial zone
area exists within the planning area, which is located west of Dow Road
between the State Park and Buffer Zone. This site can be serviced by water
and sewer facilities and could be developed as to minimize any unappealing
factors on adjacent areas, however, this site is not located near a water-
course which could benefit a marine related industry. Other potential sites
are available for marine -related industries along Myrtle Grove Sound but some '
compatibility problems exist due to the proximity of established residential
uses and the availability of water/sewer service would also have to be
addressed.
In reference to the one industrially zoned area which is under single owner-
ship and contains approximately 70 acres, the owners have indicated a will-
ingness to develop the site` and have contacted a Wilmington based organization
which sponsors economic development promotions. It is not generally known
what type of industry could be economically located in the planning area with
exception to a marine related industry, such as a boat works or fisheries
operation, but compatibility with the natural environment and the local
tourism interests have to be strongly considered.
The necessity of economic base diversification has been better received by.
the local boards and commissions than in the recent past due to the slow-
down in the economy, rising costs effectively limiting the provisions of
public services at the present tax yield and the dependency of the local
economy on tourism, which can be grossly affected by minor variations in the
economy.
In the recent past, there has been a great deal of cooperation on the part of
the Town with developers in providing urban services to developments and this
is.expected to continue. In particular, the Town has worked with two town-
house development projects on the provisions of water/sewer service to a
satisfactory conclusion with everyone concerned. Most of the area within
the Town limits is serviced by water/sewer facilities and this is not deem-
ed to be a particular problem affecting future development.
Along with industrial development, residential and commercial development are
very important to the local economy. As noted in the existing land use infor-
mation, a minor drop in the amount of commercial usage has been experienced
and an increase in residential (single and multi -family) development has been
noted during the last five years. Both residential and commercial development
have been actively encouraged within the planning area and this encouragement
is expected to continue. Numbers of locations are available for both resident-
ial and commercial development within the planning area. Specifically, land
along US 421 north of the Town limits is available for commercial usage along
with some sites within the downtown area, and several tracts of land near
water/sewer facilities are available for subdivision development north and
south of the Town along with many platted lots throughout the Town resident-
ials near the beachfront and westward.
Within the past several years, several proposals have been discussed for re-
development of portions of the downtown commercial area. Such an undertaking.
would be primarily a private venture, but the Town would actively participate
where possible in the form of utilities adjustment, sponsor for demonstration/
plans/studies funds from state and federal sources and also make available
its technical personnel for consultation. The benefit of such redevelopment
would be many fold, by having a more aesthetic appearance, elimination of
blighting influences and generation of spin-off development.
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Along the same reference as redevelopment, the Town and the balance of the ..
planning area have actively supported tourism and expected to do so in the
future since it is the mainstay of the local economy. In addition, the
Town of Carolina Beach has actively supported and provided for beach and
waterfront access within the area. All of the beach front within the Town
is dedicated public area with over twenty access points (public right-of-way)
along the two and one-half miles within the Town. Tourism as stated above is
crucially important to the area and through association with the local chamber
of commerce the Town has actively supported and encouraged tourism. The best
efforts of the Town to encourage tourism have been the comprehensive enforce -
meat of its laws and ordinances affecting public.saf ety including buildings
and other factors. Through these measures, a more appealing appearance of
the Town and planning area is hoped for so as to encourage the seasonal
visitor to return for recurring visits.
Along with the above, the area has shown an active commitment to partici-
pation in federal and state programs including erosion control, public ac-
cess, beach nourishment, provision of easements and areas for borrow and
spoil deposition. In particular, the Town has just passed a bond to raise
its share of the beach restoration project mentioned earlier and has assured
the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers its full cooperation with navigation and
other :projects in the area.
Coupled with its effort to make the Town a more pleasant place to the sea-
sonal visitor, Carolina Beach is attempting to improve its housing stock
for permanent residents. An active code enforcement program has been linked
to a community development program designed to improve the existing housing
stock and correct community facility deficiencies. To insure stable property
values and to promote property value appreciation, the Town will continue to
promote rehabilitation in existing neighborhoods and assure the compliance
of all new construction with applicable CAMA and federal flood insurance
regulations. I
The Town of Carolina Beach is committed to the State's policy of support-
ing the development of reliable sources of energy. In its support of that
policy the Town will seek to insure that no adverse impacts result. The ef-
fects of energy facility siting on the health and geneial welfare of the pub-
lic will be of primary importance and that will be closely followed by con-
sideration of environmental impacts. Siting benefits will have to outweigh
identified adverse impacts for a favorable consideration to be made.
The Town of Carolina Beach faces several 'issues concerning the type of growth
and the.pattern of growth. Alternatives available include the extremes of no
growth and unlimited growth. The selected alternative falls between those ex-
tremes. Carolina Beach will promote controlled growth through a variety of
land use controls. Those controls, including but not limited to zoning, sub-
division regulations, and policies concerning utility extensions, will not only
control growth but will permit a variety of residential styles and development
densities and will allow for additional commercial and industrial uses. The
location of that development. will be consistent with the Town's adopted Natu-
ral Resource Policies and zoning ordinance. Timing and density will not only
be related to the Natural Resource Policies and zoning ordinance but will also
be related to the capacity of the Town to provide necessary services.
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Although the Town will pursue a policy of controlled urban growth, care-
ful consideration will be given to the protection of land designated for
conservation. All land designated for conservation on the Carolina Beach
Land Classification Map is under public control. The land is either a
part of the ocean hazard area, part of the State Park, a municipal park,
or within the Buffer Zone for the Sunny Point Ocean Terminal. Existing
zoning regulations, CArIA restrictions, and ownership patterns will pro-
hibit development.
From the identification and description of the above issues, it is evident
that the Town and the planning area are extremely interested in economic and
community development including participation in the State's Balanced Growth
Policy Program. Therefore, it is the policy of the Town to support, whenever
possible, economic and community development activities within the planning
area. Essentially, there are no other viable alternate policies to consider,
other than more direct means of supporting economic growth such as completion
of water/sewer extensions to nonserved areas. Nonsupport of economic and
community development issues on the Town's part would inevitably lead to
haphazard growth or deficit growth thereby endangering the economic health
of the area.
The costs and benefits of the above policies and measures of implementation,
both present and proposed are significant. The relative cost of some of these
measures are recurrent in nature such as use of the Town's staff for consult-
ation with developers and the everyday function of the Town by providing police,
fire, water/sewer and other services along with administrative services. The.
potential benefits of these procedures are very high, if for example, signifi-
cant industrial and/or commercial development occurs, at costs acceptable to
the area. These costs will need to be determined on an individual basis
considering each development proposed in terms of potential service demand,
damage to the natural resources of the area, which will be done 'through the
Town's requirements in its existing and proposed land use ordinances (sub-
division, zoning, etc.).
The long term consequences of these policies and implementation measures are
deemed to be appropriate by the potential of locating sound developments and
activities that will produce growth within the area while minimizing potential
damage to the natural resources .of the area. As noted in the previous policy
statements, the key to implementation and monitoring is the continued provision
of competent inspection operations and the availability of personnel to work
with developers in a professional manner utilizing the policies of the Town as
a format.
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D. Public Participation.
In regard to public participation, which is an integral part of the land use
plan update process, several methods were utilized to solicit constructive
public participation in the formulation of this plan and many of the same
methods will be repeated. in the final discussions prior to the adoption of
the plan.
Specifically, a number of public notices, media releases and letter contracts
were utilized in the fall of 1979 to solicit comments from the public on their
views of what effect the plan has had for the past five years, problems creat-
ed by it and how these problems could be addressed in the update process.
Initially, individual letters concerning the update process for the land use
plan and the Town's Zoning Ordinance were sent to all local realtors, contract-
ors and agencies that would be directly affected by these documents. Only one
letter recipient responded and those comments were included in the draft*de-
velopment of the plan. In addition, a general media release was published in
November, 1979, in all local newspapers and also in the Wilmington -Star .News-
paper prominently as a headline article in the Regional news section. This
media release outlined the previous plan, the proposed changes in reference
to the new state guidelines, the recent changes in classification adopted by
the Town and Coastal Resources Commission last year and the relative effects
that could be experienced by the plan. In addition to the above, formal and
informal discussions have been conducted by the Town's Planning and Zoning,
Commission on various aspects of the plan, the update process, and more import -
aptly, the desired state of the area relative to its existing situation. These
discussions were closely related with discussions on the proposed recodification
of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, which plays an integral part in the implement-
ation of. the plan.
The process of educating the public'on the values of land use planning and the
importance of the various issues relative to the process is a difficult one.
The importance of land use planning has been discussed recently, when the Town
approved three land use classification changes and another request for classifi-
cation change for the Carolina Lake area which was not approved. The results
of these actions and the discussions that took place were used in much of the
revamping of the above policy statements. In regard to the process to be used
for public education on planning issues, several alternatives are available.
For example, the Town by law publishes notices on land use related matters
(zoning changes, subdivisions, CAMA notices, etc.) and conducts various public
hearings for these purposes along with direct consultation with property owners,
tenants, and developers when specific proposals are reviewed. In addition, both
the Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meet on a monthly basis to
discuss and decide land use issues of an immediate nature.
It is observable that the Town has made its policy very clear to involve the
public when considering land use issues through notices and public meetings.
Oftentimes, the public generally takes little notice of planning issues except
for certain items deemed to be extremely controversial, such as the location
of extraterritorial jurisdiction boundaries between Carolina Beach and Kure
Beach to the south. In this situation, a number of public meetings were held
_ in both communities and the public was afforded ample opportunity to participate.
Means to implement this policy will still include public hearings, meetings and
media releases in an effort to involve the public. It is deemed to be unnessary
to create a citizen participation board or body due to the seasonal nature of
the area and the already effective means of communication among the citizens and
governing body. It has been requested by the various boards to make better use
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of notices placed on properties in the area being considered for_land use
changes and this measure will be implemented by the staff of the inspection's
department within the next few months by means of placing placard type notices
on properties in addition to the required newspaper notices.
Additional means to encourage continuing public participation include the above
and the continued use of the Planning & Zoning Commission as a vehicle for '
public participation through their monthly meetings on both immediate and long
range matters.
E. Other Specific Issues.
Along with the other issues enumerated in the preceeding sections, the State
of North Carolina requested that the following issues be addressed in the
updating of the land use plan due to their relativity to the area. These
issues have been addressed to some extent in the previous policy statements,
but for more clarity will also be addressed below.
Oceanfront Erosion & Beach Nourishment - As stated earlier, this issue has
become more important as erosion has accelerated, particularly within the
Carolina Beach area from the northern extension south to the existing town
limits. Currently, the Town along with the State of North Carolina, New
Hanover County and the U. S. Government are pursuing the renourishment and
reconstruction of the beach front area through the Carolina Beach Erosion
Control and Hurricane Wave Protection project. In conjunction with this pro-
ject, the U. S. Government is working to stabilize the -Carolina Beach Inlet,
which has contributed significantly to the severity of the area's ocean front
erosion problem.
From consideration of the Town's participation in the. above mentioned project
and the successful passage of a $525,000 Bond Referendum to raise the Town's
share of the project cost, it is the Town's policy to minimize ocean front
erosion whenever possible due to its effects on both the'man-made and natural
environments. Other policy considerations would include limited efforts to
control erosion and no effort what -so -ever, both of which would ultimately
result in the destruction of the present beach front area and private properties
westward of the beach.
The costs, benefits and long term consequences of this policy and implementa-
tion measures including enforcement of ocean front development regulation
are substantial. The recurrent cost of enforcement capability is minimal
compared to the renourishment/reconstruction costs when development acts to
accelerate erosion by destruction of the primary and frontal dunes and other
processes detrimental to the beach front. The long term consequences of this
issue are clearly evident, by preservation of the beach front, recreational
activities will be able to continue affording Carolina Beach a continuation of
its economic livelihood and in addition, additional protection against destruct-
ive hurricane forces will be provided in the form of a broader beach and the
re-establishment of the dune system.
Carolina Beach Inlet Stabilization and the Socioeconomic Impacts Thereof - As
mentioned earlier, Carolina Beach Inlet is of great importance to the area in
terms of water access fsr boating (commercial and recreational) and because
of the tidal exchange offered to the Myrtle Grove Sound area. The stabili-
zation of the Inlet has become a much more important issue due to the constant
shifting of sands and the danger to passage through it. It is anticipated that.
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through the stabilization of the inlet and continued maintenance, several
effects will result, such as safer boating passage, decreased erosion forces
southward and more efficient tidal exchange of sound and ocean waters. The
Town has actively supported the stabilization of the Inlet with the County,
State and Federal governments and to that end has participated with the other
affected governments when possible, especially by issuing a policy statement
of support illustrating the Town's policy to support Inlet Stabilization due
to the positive impacts Carolina Beach would experience. The costs, benefits
and long term consequences of the stabilization of the inlet are very signi-
ficant. The costs to the Town are relatively small since the stabilization
project would be a 100% federal undertaking, along with the continued main-
tenance which will be a source of renourishment material for the beach
erosion maintenance to the south. The long term consequences of the issue
include continued economic productivity for the Carolina Beach area and the
safer access for boating traffic through the inlet.
Seasonal Economy/Energy Crunch - This issue has become increasingly important
within the last two years particularly in light of rising fuel costs and in-
flation of the national economy. .This issue has been substantially address-
ed in the Economic and Community Development, Policy Statements and will not
be further discussed here.
Questionable Water Supply - This issue is not particularly important to the
Carolina Beach area as to other beach communities without central water systems.
As stated earlier, Carolina Beach currently has adequate safe supplies of water
and is expected to be sufficient throughout the planning period. The Wilmington -
Hanby Beach area is served by both Town water, a private water system and indi-
vidual wells. Within the planning period, it is anticipated that no'problems
will arise in regard to water suppliers due to the variety of sources available
and the quality of the water. Therefore, this issue is mentioned, but not of
consequence and no policy statements are thought necessary other than those
covered in the economic and community development section.
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IV. LAND CLASSIFICATION
As stated in the original land use plan, the planning area has been classi-
fied into five categories of land in accordance with the North Carolina Land
Classification System. These classes indicate the extent of urban and rural
development within the area within certain parameters of urban services,
density patterns and the presence of natural resources as exemplified earlier
in this plan. By use of this classification system, the previously discussed
policies are better illustrated where they apply in reference to the variables
of the classification system. Specifically, the designation of land classes
• allows the local government to illustrate their policy statements as to where
and to what density growth will occur, and where natural and other resources
will be conserved by guiding such growth.
The five classifications are as follows:
Developed - Areas developed for urban purposes at or approaching a
density of 500 dwellings/square mile that are provided with usual
municipal or public services including at least public water, sewer,
recreational facilities, police and fire protection.
Transition - Areas currently having urban services or will have urban
services within the ten year planning period and generally free of
severe physical limitations for development. These areas are intend-
ed to provide lands for future development and are suitable to accomo-
date urban populations and economic growth anticipated within the area.
r Community - Areas of clustered land development not requiring urban
services. These areas are of moderate to low densities and are pri-
marily intended to meet housing, shopping, employment and public
• service needs within the immediate area.
Rural - Areas identified for long term management for productive re-
source utilization such as agriculture, forest management and other
low intensity uses. This classification also includes all lands not
classified in the other four categories.,
Conservation - Areas identified that contain significantly limited
or irreplaceable resources which should be maintained in their natural
state through long-term management and where little or no provision of
urban services are necessary.
The land classifications within the Carolina Beach area were a subject of
discussion about a year ago when the Town requested the Coastal Resources
Commission to amend three classified areas to higher more intensive classifi-
cations. These areas were determined to be suitable for more intensive de-
velopment due to availability of water/sewer service, zoning controls and
_ lack of severe limitations for development. Another area which was consider-
ed for change was not requested last year but due to the development charact-
eristics of the area and soon to be available water/sewer service, this area
will be included as a transitional area in this updated plan.
Utilizing the above definitions, lands within the Carolina Beach area fall
into all categories with the majority being classified in the developed,
transitional, and conservation classes with a limited amount in the community
and rural classes. All lands within the Town Limits are classified either
developed or transition since water and sewer service is available throughout
most of the area within the Town Limits.
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From t*Ee policy statements on resource protection, it is noted these areas
are included for the most part within the conservation class which comprises
a significant portion of the total area.
The state guidelines used for the preparation of this document specify that
the five land classes may be further subdivided into sub -classes indicating
types of uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, mixed uses, etc.,
that can be used as a development guide in considering land use changes.
Also, sound planning principles indicate this to be desirable especially in
assisting developers and citizens in interpreting the policies of the Town.
This aspect was discussed at length by the Town's Planning and.Zoning Comm-
ission as to the merits and advantages of use designation. At this time,
these discussions should continue.and it is suggested that a separate develop-
ment plan be prepared within the next couple of years utilizing the five class-
ifications listed above and other variables. Essentially, use designations
have to conform to the requirements of the various`zoning districts of the
Town and the planning area balance and at this time this is deemed to be suffi-
cient, however, in the,case of zoning amendments, which the Town has received
only one in the past twelve months, this guide would be extremely useful.
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V. RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES & LAND CLASSIFICATIONS
As stated earlier, there is a distinct relationship between the policy state-
ments and the land classifications, specifically by utilizing the land class-
ifications to illustrate where the policies apply. The major question to be
addressed by the policies is where will development go, at what densities and
what types of uses are appropriate in the classifications especially rural and
conservation.
In general, the application of the policies stated earlier shall be considered
for all land classes in such a manner that the specifics of a particular policy
and the characteristics of a land class are mutually complimentary or compat-
ible. For example, a proposed commercial use to be located in a developed or
transitional land class would be appropriate, but the proposed location of an
intensive commercial use within a conservation or rural land class would be
inappropriate due to the specifics of the policy and the land class being
opposed to each other.
The major issue is where will growth be allowed at significant densities.
Areas having sufficient urban services and no significant fragile or irreplac-
able natural resources are acceptable to permit development at high densities.
These areas include all lands within the developed, and transitional classes
for the most part dependent on the availability of water/sewer service and
compliance with other land use controls. The.uses that are acceptable within
these two classes include residential, commercial and industrial (in accord-
ance with other land use controls) are various densities. It is important
to note that some of the land areas within the developed and transition classes
are also included as areas of environmental concern, such as shoreline and
--ocean front'lands. Uses allowed in these areas shall be compatible with the
policies set forth in the issue of resource protection such as only water -
related uses withinthe boundaries of the estuarine shoreline AEC's.
Development within the community and rural classifications is somewhat more
nebulous than in the developed and transition areas. Specifically, the
characteristics of these two classes specify that no significant natural
resources are located within and that water/sewer service is usually not
available thereby allowing only low to moderate density development. High
density development such as commercial or residential could be allowed provid-
ed the necessary urban services were present to support them. From the land
classification map, it is noted that there are two areas.classified rural and
one as community. Again, higher density development would be compatible in
these areas if the necessary -support services were available and local zoning
and subdivision regulations are complied with. At the present and within the
planning period, the provisions of these support services is not anticipated
for these areas and moderate to low density development (residential and comm-
ercial) is expected to continue in these areas while adhering to the other land
use control regulations.
As stated earlier, .the conservation class contains areas which possess fragile
and irreplacable resources needing special management so they may continue to
be productive to the coastal environment system and will not be damaged or
destroyed. More so, than the other land classes, land uses in these areas
play a critical role in the balance between preservation of the natural envir-
onment and economic and community development.
Within the conservation class, all of the various types of AEC's enumerated in
the policy statements (resource protection) are present and the land uses stated
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as acceptable and unacceptable shall apply within the conservation class. In
more general terms, the types of uses acceptable in the conservation class
shall be compatible with the acceptable uses described for each of the AEC
classes discussed in the policy statements. By examining the areas classified
as conservation from the classification map, it is noted that the State Park,
the buffer zone, the upper portion of the northern extension and the wetland
area south of Carolina Lake comprise the majority of the class with exception
to the Carolina Lake area, no public services (water/sewer) should be extend- "
ed into these areas due to the probability of damage to the natural resources
from development. Limited public services can be extended into the wetland
south of Carolina Lake provided all local, state and federal regulations are
complied with by developments in the area. In addition, developments in this
area should be of low to moderate, residential uses only due to wetland condi-
tions of the area.
In general, uses in the conservation class shall be compatible with the policy
of the Town in regard to resource protection and also with other local and
state guidelines concerning development within AEC's.
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VI. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
As stated in the introduction, one of the primary purposes of the plan is to
provide a statement of intention and/or policies of the local area for use by
both the Town and State and Federal authorities when deciding upon issues that
affect the area. The previous discussions on policies and land classification
serve as the basic tools by which the policies, standards, regulations and
other activities are coordinated on all three levels of government to avoid
.inconsistency.
Specifically, the application of the policy discussion and land classifications
encourage coordination between local policies and the state and federal govern-
ments by serving as a guide for decisions and activities which affect land and
water uses in the coastal area. In addition, the land use plan will serve as
a guide to the local government in budgeting and planning for future community
facilities to serve areas anticipated to grow within the planning period.
As .noted in the previous sections, manyof the state and federal agencies which
control certain activities must follow the locally adopted land use plan by the
existance of a consistency clause within their own regulations, thereby prevent-
ing development not acceptable to the area unless the policies of the area
specify otherwise.
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VII. LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS
As specified earlier, the updating of all the local land use plans within
coastal North Carolina is mandated by the regulations of the State, which
specify certain procedures to be followed. The following is an excerpt
from the state guidelines concerning the amendment process which illustrates
the procedures to be followed with the current update process and any sub-
sequent amendments in the future.
The plan is not a static document and is designed to be flexible as condi
tions change and as they change significantly, the plan should be examined
so as to be consistant with the changing conditions and desires and policies
of the community.
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NR&CD - COASTAL MANAGEMENT. 7B .0400
SECTION .0400 - LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS
.0401 LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
The land use plan may be amended as a whole by a single resolution or
in parts by successive resolutions. The successive resolutions may address
geographical sections, county divisions, or functional units of subject
matter.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-110;
Eff. May 10; 1978.
.0402 PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
(a) The land use plan may be amended only after a properly held public
hearing. Notice of public hearing must appear at least 30 days prior to the
public hearing and must state the date, time, place, proposed action, and
that copies of the amendment may be viewed at a particular office in the
county courthouse during designated hours. The notice must appear at
-least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.
(b) When the land use plan subject.to amendment is a city land use
plan, the amendment shall also be made available during specified hours at
a particular office in the town hall or equivalent facility and the public
-hearing notice shall so state.
History.Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-110;
Eff. May 10, 1978.
.0403 NOTICE TO COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
(a) The executive secretary shall.'receive written notice of the public
hearing, a copy of the proposed amendment, and the reasons for amendments
30 days prior to the public hearing. After the public hearing, the execu-
tive secretary shall receive a copy of the amendment as adopted.
(b) The unit of government amending the land use -plan shall submit the
full text of any proposed amendment in full page units as it would appear
in the land use plan if adopted in the proposed form. Any maps (such as
the land classification map) that are the subject of the amendment or that
will be affected by the amendment shall also be submitted as they would
appear if the proposed amendment were adopted. Proposed amendments shall
be submitted to the executive secretary with the notice of the public
hearing.
(c) The executive secretary shall receive a copy of the amended text
or maps, or certification of adoption as porposed within seven days after
adoption. If the adopted amendment varies from the proposed revision,
the adopted amendment shall be submitted in the manner described in (b)
of this Rule for proposed amendments.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-110;
Eff. May 10, 1978.
.0404 WAIVER OF FORMAL REVIEW BY THE CRC
(a) When the governmental unit amending the land use plan deems the
amendment sufficiently insubstantial, it shall request a waiver of the
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formal amendment procedure when giving notice to the executive secretary.
The executive secretary shall make such determination in accordance with
specific CRC standards and policy, and mail written notification to the
local government no later than two weeks after receipt of notice.
(b) If the waiver is granted and the amendment is adopted as proposed,
it shall become final upon local adoption and is not subject to commission
review as noted in Rule .0405 of this Section. The executive secretary
shall receive certification that the amendment was adopted as proposed with-
in seven days after adoption.
(c) If the waiver is granted and the amendment is not adopted as pro-
posed, the adopted amendment shall be submitted to the executive secretary,
shall be subject to commission review as noted in Rule .0405 of this Section,
and shall become final only after such commission review.
(d) If the request for waiver is denied by the executive secretary, the
waiver provisions of these rules shall not apply. The amendment finally
adopted shall be reviewed by the commission as if the waiver had been re-
quested.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-110;
Eff. May 10, 1978.
.0405 CONSISTENCY AND ADOPTION
. (a) The amended land use plan must remain consistent with 15 NCAC 7B,
Land Use Planning Guidelines, and 15 NCAC 7D, Generally Applicable Stand-
ards of Review, and adjacent city or county plans.
(b) The Coastal Resources Commission shall review locally adopted land
use plan amendments that are not subject to the waiver provisions at the
first regularly scheduled meeting held after the executive secretary has
received notification of local adoption.
(c) Failure of the CRC to take negative action at its first regularly
scheduled meeting after notification to the executive secretary of the
adopted amendment indicates compliance with these standards and commission
approval of the amendment.
(d) Any final amendments to the text or maps of the land use plan
shall be incorporated in context in the land use plan and shall be dated
to indicate the date the amendment became final. The amended land use
plan shall be maintained as required by G.S. 113A-110(g).
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-110;
Eff. May 10, 1978.
.0406 STANDARDS FOR WAIVER OF FORMAL REVIEW
The executive secretary's. authority to waive formal review of proposed
land use plan amendments is limited to the following instances:
(1) minor changes in policy statements or objectives that are the
result of public participation.
(2) modification of any classification that does not affect transi-
tion or conservation classes.
(3) new data compilations and associated statistical adjustments
that do not suggest major substantive revisions.
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7B .0400
(4) more detailed identification of existing land uses or additional
maps of existing or natural conditions.
(5) identification of fragile areas to be brought under locally init-
iated protection.
(6) changes in land classifications to reflect new designations or
deletions of AECs.
(7) changes certified by the executive secretary to be consistent
with specific CRC comments.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-110;
Eff. . May 10, 1978.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix - Population
Population - 1930-1970
Carolina
Beach
1930
95
1940
637
(+570.5%)
1950
1,080
(+
69.5%)
1960
1,192
(+
10.4%)
1970
1,663
(+
39.5%)
Federal Point Twv.
792
1,409 (+77.9%)
2,473 (+75.5%)
3,234 (+30.8%)
5,113 (+58.1%)
Population*- Surroundine Municivalities - 1960-1970
New Hanover Countv
43,010
47,935 (+11.5%)
63,272 (+32.0%)
71,742 (+13.4%)
82,996 (+15.7%)
1960
1970
% Change
Carolina Beach
1,192
1,663
+ 39.5
Kure Beach
293
394
+ 34.5
Wilmington
44,013
46,169
+ 4.9
Wrightsville Beach
723
1,701
+135.3
Population Characteristics - 1970'
Under
Over
Median
Total
Male
Female
White
18
65
Age
Carolina Beach (Town)
1, 663
46.5%
53.5%
99.2%
30.4%
11.5%
31.1%
Planning Area
2,237
46.9%
53.1%
99.4%
30.5%
11.6%.
-
Federal Point Twp.
5,113
49.9%
50.1%
90.4%
32.3%
8.5%
28.3%
New Hanover Co.
83,996
47.8%
52.2%
64.2%
34.5%
8.4%
27.8%
North Carolina
5,082,059
49.0%
51.0%
77.0%
34.6%
8.1%
26.5%
Population - Aee & Sex Distribution - 1970 Planning Area
Agee
Male
Female
Total
%
-5
73
91
164
7.2
5-9
105
107
212
9.5
10-14
69
98
167
7.5
15-19
108
99
207
9.2
20-24
70
93
163
7.3
25-34
162
158
320
14.3
35-44
115
106
221
9.9
45-54
144
144
284
11.3
55-64
ill
160
271
12.1
65-74
115
96
211
9.4
Over 75
19
32
51
2.3
1,091
1,184
2,271
100.0
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Appendix - Population (Continued)
1972-1978 Population Estimates* (Carolina Beach only)
1972
- 1,830
1973
- 1,850
1974
- 2,100
1975
- 2,200
1976
- 2,140
1977
- 2,110
1978
- 2,100
*North Carolina Department of Administration
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Appendix - Economy
Occupation of Persons - 1969
Carolina
Beach
Occupation
Planning Area
New Hanover Co.
North Carolina
• Professional,
technical & kindred
71
( 8.1%)
13.2%
11.3%
Mgrs. & Administrators
(except farm)
90
(10.3%)
10.4%
.8%
Sales Workers
52
( 5:9%)
7.5%
6 .3%
Clerical & Kindred
146
(16.7%)
16.0%
14.3%
Craftsmen, foremen, etc.
151
(17.3%)
16.2%
14.8%
Operatives & Kindred
178
(20.3%)
17.9%
26.9%
Service Workers
151
(17.3%)
13.2%
11.3%
Farm laborers; foreman
7
( .8%)
.7%
2.3%
Laborers (except farm)
29
( 3.3%)
4.9%
5.0%
875
(Yoo.O%)
100.0%
100.0%
Occupation by Industry
of Employed
Persons
- 1969
Carolina Beach
Industry
Planning
Area
New Hanover Co.
North Carolina
Construction
119
(13.6%)
8.3%
6.7%
Manufacturing
132
(14.6%)
25.6%
35.4%
- Transportation,
communication,
58
( 4.8%)
8.9%
5.6%
utilities, etc.
Wholesale &
retail
225
(31.7%)
21.3%
17.6%.
Financial, in-
surance, business,
64
( 4.8%)
7.2%
5.6%
repair
Health, education,
welfare, legal,
professional
73
( 9.4%)
14.0%
14.2%
Public Administration
72.(;5.0%)
4.3%
3.5%
Other industries (in-
cludes farm
132
(16.1%)
10.4%
11.0%
875
(100.0%)
100.0%
100 0%
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Appendix - Economy (Continued)
Personal Income Characteristics 1969
Carolina Beach
Planning Area
Median Family Income
$6,595
Mean Family Income
N/A
Per Capita Income
N/A
Persons below pover-
. ty level
N/A
Families below pover-
ty level
N/A
Distribution of Familv Income - 1969
Carolina Beach
Planning Area
Under $1,000
27
(4.2%)
$1,000-
$1,999
12
(1.9%)
$2,000 -
$2,999
59
(9.3%)
$3,000 -
$3,999
50
(7.9%)
$4,000 -
$4,999
57
(9.02)
$5,000 -
$5,999
70
(11.0%)
$6,000 -
$6,999
61
(9.6%)
$7,000 -
$7,999
42
(6.6%)
$8,000 -
$8,999
51
(8.0%)
$9,000 -
$9,999
53
(8.3%)
$10,000
- $11,999 •
62
(9.7%)
$12,000
- $14,999
25
(3.9x)
$15,000
-. $24,999
50
(7.8%)
$25,000
- $49,999
12
(1.9%)
$50,000
or over
6 (0.9%)
637
(100.0%)
Gross Retail Sales - 1978
Carolina Beach - $ 910001000*
New Hanover County - $627,363,312**
City of Wilmington - $520,711,549**
County Balance - $106,651,763
New Hanover Co.
$8,272
$9,368
$2,761
18.1%
14.3%
New Hanover Co.
2.8%
4.7%
5.4%
6.3%
7.0%
7.5%
7.2%
7.1%
7.1%
6.7%
13.0%
11.6%
10.5%
2.5%
0.6%
100.0%
CB%
1.43%
8.44%
*Information (estimate) from N. C. Department of Revenue
**Wilmington -New Hanover Planning Department
North Carolina
$7,774
$8,872
.$2,492
20.3%
16.32
North Carolina
3.4%
5.4%
5.7%
6.5%
7.2%
8.0%
7.8%
7.7%
7.6%
6.9%
11.7%
10.6%
9.0%
2.0%
0.5%
100.0%
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Appendix - Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
A Development Plan for Carolina Beach
Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Community Facilities Plan
Comprehensive Water & Sewer Plan
Zoning Ordinance Revisions (Flood Insurance Regulations)
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
Thoroughfare Plan
Annexation Feasibility Report
Subdivision Regulations
Initial Housing Element
Commercial Area Improvement Proposal
Governmental Management Review
Flood Insurance Regulations Ordinance
Capital Improvements Budget
Land Use Plan
Hurricane Evacuation Plan
Carolina -Kure 201 Facilities Plan
CAMA Implementation & Enforcement Plan
Purchasing Policy
Water & Sewer Rate Study
Personnel Policies and Procedures
Position and Pay Classification Plan
Solid Waste Management Study
Community Facilities Plan & Capital Improvements Budget
Vehicle Maintenance Program
Codes Modification Study (Flood & CAMA Regulations)
Fees and Charges Study
Preliminary Engineering Report (Streets and Storm Drainage)
Storm Drainage Facilities and Storm Water Management Ordinance
Public Works Site Plan
Fixed Asset Inventory
Carolina Beach Zoning Ordinance (recodification)
9/1959
5/1960
4/1969
9/1971
12/1971
6/1972
9/1972
11/1972
12/1972
12/1972
4/1973
6/1973
8/1973
9/1974
1/1975
5/1976
3/1977
4/1977
8/1977
11/1978
1/1979
2/1979
5/1979
5/1979
7/1979
V1979
9/1979
12/1979
2/1980
4/1980
In Progress
In Progress
In Progress
In addition to the above documents, studies and plans, the Town enforces the
provisions of the following codes and regulations:
Minimum Housing Code
_Sedimentation Control Ordinance (Enforced by New Hanover County)
Septic Tank Regulations (Enforced by New Hanover County)
N. C. State Building Code, Volume I
N. C. Uniform Residential Building Code
N. C. Plumbing Code (Enforced by New Hanover County)
N. C. Heating Code
N. C. State Electrical Code
The Town also recognizes and/or enforces the provisions of the following state
and federal regulations listed below:
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STATE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Agency Licenses and Permits
Department of.Natural..Resources and Community - Permits to discharge to surface
Development waters or operate waste water
Division of Environmental Management treatment plants or oil discharge
permits; NPDES Permits, (G.S. 143-
215)
Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development
Division of Earth Resources
- Permits for septic tanks with a
capacity over 3000 gallons/day
(G.S.' 143-215.3).
- Permits for withdrawal of surface
or ground waters in capacity use
areas-(G.S. 143-215.15)..
- Permits for air pollution abate-
ment facilities and sources
(G.S. 143-215.108).
- Permits for construction of com-
plex sources; e.g. parking lots,
subdivisions, stadiums, etc.
(G.S.. 143-215.109).
— Permits for construction of a well
over 100,000 gallons/•day (G.S. 87-
88).
- Permits to dredge and/or fill in
estuarine waters, tidelands, etc.
(G.S. 113-229).
- Permits to undertake development
in Areas of Environmental Concern
(G.S. 113A-118 ).
NOTE: Minor development permits
are issued by the local
government.
- Permits to alter or construct a
dam (G.S. 143-215.66).
- Permits .to mine (G.S. 74-51).
- Permits to drill an exploratory
oil or gas well (G.S. 113-381).
- Permits to conduct geographical
exploration (G.S. 113-391).
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Sedimentation -erosion control
plans for any land disturbing
activity of over one contiguous
acre (G.S. 113A-54).
Department of Natural Resources and - Permits to construct an oil refinery.
Community Development
Secretary of NRCD
r Department of Administration - Easements to fill where lands are
proposed to be raised above the
normal high water mark.of navigable
waters by filling (G.S. 146.6(c)).
Department of.Human Resources
- Approval to operate a solid waste
disposal site or facility (G.S.130-
166.16).
- Approval for construction'of any
public water supply facility that
furnishes water to ten or more
residences (G.S. 130-160.1).
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FEDERAL LICENSES AND PERMITS
Agency Licenses and Permits
Army Corps,of Engineers
(Department of Defense)
Coast Guard
(Department of Transportation)
Geological Survey
Bureau of Land Management
(Department of Interior)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Permits required under Sections'9
and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors
of 1899; permits to construct in
navigable waters.
- Permits required under Section 103
of the Marine Protection, Research
and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.
- Permits required under Section 404
of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act of 1972; permits to
undertake dredging and/or filling
activities.
Permits for bridges, causeways,
pipelines over navigable waters;
required under the General Bridge
Act of 1946 and the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899.
- Deep water port permits.
Permits required for off -shore
drilling.
Approvals of OCS pipeline corridor
rights -of -way.
- Licenses for siting, construction
and operation of nuclear power
plants; required under the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 and Title II of
the Energy Reorganization Act of
1974.
- Permits for construction, operation
and maintenance of interstate. pipe-
lines facilities required under the
Natural Gas Act of 1938.
Orders of interconnection of elec-
tric transmission facilities under
Section 202(b) of the Federal Power
Act.
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- Permission required for abandonment
of natural gas pipeline and asso-
ciated facilities under Section 7C
(b) of -the Natural Gas Act of 1938.
Licenses for non-federal hydro-
electric projects and associated
transmission lines under Sections
4 and 15 of -the Federal Power Act.
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Appendix - Land Use
EXISTING.LAND USE
JUNE, 1975
USE Town
% of
% of'
Devel.
Total
Acres
Land
Area
Residential
166.90
48.57
18.99
-Single Family
161.67
47.05
18.40
-Multi-Family
5.23
1.52
.59
Commercial
18.36
5.34
2.09
Industrial
1.07
.31
.12
Transportation,
Commercial &
Utilities
140.62
40.93
16.00
-Streets
137.14
39.91
15.61
Government & .
Institutional
12.11
3.52
1.38
Cultural, Enter-
tainment &
Recreation
4.58
1.33
.52
Total Developed
Land
343.64
100.00
39.11
Undeveloped
Planning Area Balance
% of
% of
Devel.
Total
Acres
Land
Area
Total
125.86
13.65
4.93
292.76
124.71
13.53
4.89
286.68
1.15
.12
.04
6.38
23.35
2.53
.91
41.71
.73
.08
.03
1.80
352.20
38.21
13.80
492.82
307.64
33.38
12.05
444.78
2.43
.26
.09
14.54
417.18
45.26
16.34
421.76
921.75 100.00 36.11 1,265.39
Land
535.00
60.89
1,631.11
Water
158.11
17.99
44.29
Wetland
29.24
3.33
251.04
Beaches
29.57
3.36
81.10
Buffer Zone
17.74
2.02
762.41
Total Land
878.64
100.00
2,552.86
Source: Soil Conservation Service Aerial Photos - 2/72
NCDOT Aerial Photos - 12/74
NCDNER -.DCA Field Survey 5/75
Acreages computed from 1" - 400' scale map with
compensating polar planimeter.
63.89
2,166.11
1.73
202.40
9.83
280.28
3.17
110.67
29.86
780.15
100.00 3,431.50
.
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Appendix - Land Use
EXISTING LAND USE
MAY, 1980
Use Town
% of
Devel.
Acres
Land
Residential
185.69
50.83
-Single Family
178.46
48.83
-Multi-Family
7.23
2.00
Commercial
18.06
4.93
Industrial
1.07
.29
Transportation,
Commercial &
Utilities
140.62
38.50
-Streets
137.14
37.54
Government &
Institutional
12.68
3.47
Cultural, Enter-
tainment and
Recreation
7.16
1.98
Total Developed
Land
365.28
100.00
It
Planning
Area Balance
% of
% of
% of
Total
Devel.
Total
Area
Acres
Land
Area
Total
21.13
143.76
15.10
5.33
329.45
20.31
136.67
14.18
5.33
314.53
.82
7.69
.81
.30
14.92
2.06
23.06
2.42
.90
41.12
.19
.73
.08
.03
1.80
16.00
352.20
36.99
13.80
492.82
15.61
307.64
32.30
12.05
444.78
1.44
5.24
.55
.20
17.92
.81
427.28
44.86
16.74
426.14
41.57 952.25 100.00 37.30 1,317.53
Undeveloped Land
513.36
58.43
1,600.61
Water
158.11
17.99
44.29
Wetland
29.10
3.44
251.04
Beaches
29.57
3.36
81.10
Buffer Zone
17.74
5.64
754.13
Total Land
878.64
100.00
2,552.86
r
Source: 1976 Carolina Beach Land Use Plan
Updated by Carolina Beach Planning Dept. Field Survey
5/80 and acreages computed with compensation polar
planimeter.
62.70
2,122.25
1.73
202.40
9.85
280.14
3.18
110.67
29.54
771.87
100.00 3,431.50
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Appendix - Hurricane Damages _
Estimates of total damages from recent hurricanes in the Carolina Beach area (based on January 1960 price
and development levels)
CAROLINA BEACH
Damage
10/15/54
8/12/.55
8/17/55
9/19/55
9/27/58
Type
"Hazel"
"Connie"
"Diane"
"Ione"
"Helene"
Private
$
3,940,700
$
360,900
$
13,900
$
6,900
$
273,500
Business
$
1,085,000'
$
166,500
$
124,900
$
13,900
$
63,300
Public
$
1,356,300
$
138,800
$
145,700
$
16,700
$
220,000
Beach
$
375,400
$
138,800
$
104,100
$
34,700
$
35,000
Subtotal
$
6,757,400
$
805,000
$
388,600
$
72,200
$
591,800
WILMINGTON - HANBY BEACHES
Private
$
690,100
$ 34,700
$
13,900
$ -
$
94,600
Business
$
205,100
$ _ -
$
-
$ -
$
13,000
Public
$
70,500
$ -
$
-
$ -
$
3,000
Beach
$ 184,400
$ 41,600
$
5,600
$
18,400
Subtotal
$
1,150,100
$ 76,300
$
19,500
$ -
$
129,000
Total
$
7,907,500
$ 881,300
$
408,100
$ 72,200
$
720,800
Source: U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers, "Carolina Beach and Vicinity - Hurricane Report," May, 1962, Page 42.

Appendix - Housing
1970
Carolina Beach Planning Area (Balance)
1663 - persons 574 - persons
w 1632 - Housing Units
Housing (CB only)
_ 286 rental occupied 18% 1663 74% CB
311 owner occupied 19% 574 26% PAB*
49 vacant for rent 3% 2237 100% Total
18 vacant for sale 1%
55 vacant not on market 3% *Planning Area Balance
913 seasonal occupied 56%
1632 100%
New Units (1970 - 1980)
321 (complete Planning area)
1980
1970 CB
Rental Occupied 286 (18%) + (18% x 321) - 58 x 74% - 43
Owner Occupied 311 (19%) + (19% x 321) - 61 x 74% - 45
Vacant for rent 49 ( 3%) + ( 3% x 321) 10 x 74% - 7
Vacant for sale 18 ( 1%) + ( 1% x 321) - 3 x 74% - 2
Vacant not on market 55 ( 3%) + ( 3% x 321) - 9. x 74% = 7
Seasonal Occupied 913 (56%) + (56% x 321) - 180 x 74% - 133
1632 (100%) 321 237
` 1970
1970 -1980 1980
Rental Occupied 286 + 43 - 329
Owner Occupied 311 + 45 - 356
Vacant for rent 49 + 7 - 56
Vacant for sale 18 + 2 = 20
Vacant not on market 55 + 7 = 62
Seasonal occupied 913 + 133 - 1046
1632 237 1869
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Appendix - Soil Conditions
7/706 Newhan fine sand
Located primarily along the coastline and intracoastal waterway; most of the
acreage of this type has been developed with residential and summer beach r
dwellings; permeability is rapid, shrink -swell potential is low; water table
normally occurs at a depth of six feet or more; an excessively drained sand,
there is a possibility of contamination of water supply sources from septic
tank use in areas dominated by the Newhan fine sand; low in natural fertility.
76B/714B Wakulla sand
Has a high potential for most residential and industrial uses in its natural
state; permeability is.rapid, shrink -swell potential is low; tendency to
lose water (excessive drainage) and low fertility make establishment of lawns
difficult; naturally acidic; water table usually stays below six feet.
78B Lakeland sand
Low in natural fertility, organic content, surface runoff, available water
capacity, and shrink -swell potential; rapid permeability; water table usu-
ally ten feet below surface; acidic; possibility of water supply source
contamination from septic tanks when used for residences and industries.
79B Kureb sand
Permeability is very rapid; water table normally six feet or deeper; low in
natural fertility, organic content, and available water capacity; strongly
acid to neutral; there is a danger of polluting water supply sources from
septic tank use; lawns and shrubbery difficult to establish; excessively
drained.
94 Dorovan soils
Flooded daily to frequently by tidal backwaters; poorly drained; water table
is at or near the surface most of the year; permeability is slow; flooding,
water .table and load bearing capacity will prevent most types of develop-
ment; fertility is low, organic content is high; very acidic with a'high
potential for shrinkage.
582 Leon sand
Water table varies between ten and forty inches depending on rainfall; natural
fertility, available water capacity, and organic.content are low; permeability
is usually rapid in upper layers and moderate in lower; generally acidic;
problems of drainage, especially where sewage effluent filter fields are used, y
are the major limiting factors for dwellings and industry.
7240 Rimini sand
Excessively drained; water table usually below six feet; infiltration is rapid
and surface runoff is slow; very acidic and low fertility; with adequate fertil-
ization, the Rimini sand has a high .potential for most anticipated uses in the
Carolina Beach Planning Area.
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760B Baymeade fine sand
Water table is below five feet usually; low in natural.fertility, organic
matter, and available water capacity; permeability is moderately rapid and
shrink swell potential is low; Baymeade has few limitations for most urban
uses in the Carolina Beach Planning Area; excessively drained.
812 Johnston soils
Very poorly drained; water table is normally at or near the surface; low in
natural fertility, high in organic content and available water capacity;
strongly acidic; shrink -swell potential is low and permeability moderate;
usually located on flood plains; flooding, high water table, and load bear-
ing capacity are major limiting factors.
890 Murville loamy fine sand
Very poorly drained; permeability is rapid in upper layer, less rapid in
lower; low in natural fertility, organic content, and available water capa-
city; shrink -swell potential is low; difficult to drain this soil for resi-
dential development using septic tanks; water table is at or near surface
most of the year.
891 Lynn Haven fine sand
Poorly drained; permeability rapid in upper layers and moderate in lower;
runoff is slow; water table is near the surface for about six months, and
about 10.to 40 inches below surface the rest of the year; low in natural
fertility, organic content, and available water capacity; it is very diffi-
cult to drain this soil for developmental purposes.
892 Tidal Marsh
Located on level tidal f loodplains between ocean and uplands; neutral to
mildly alkaline; used mainly for animal habitats, and is dominated by
cordgrass; should be considered unsuitable for development.
6 Urban land
Has been cut, .graded, filled and paved to the point that the original soil
properties have been altered or destroyed; is usually covered with buildings
or pavement.
It should be noted that the unsuitability of many of these soils for septic
tank filter fields is less of a problem in areas served by sewer systems
than in areas which have no sewer service. The area lying within the town
limits of Carolina Beach, for example, would not be affected by adverse soil
properties to the extent that the extraterritorial area is limited.
" Also noteworthy is the fact that a large'portion of the extraterritorial
area lies within.the Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal Buffer Zone, where
development is already restricted to a large degree. Most of the extraterri-
torial soils which have either slight or moderate ratings for foundations are
also found in the Buffer Zone, and are therefore undevelopable at this time.
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INTERPRETATION OF SOILS
WITH LIMITATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Map Symbol
Soil Mapping Unit
Degree of Limitation for
Name
Septic Tank
Local Roads
Filter Fields
Dwellings _
Light Industry
& Streets
Recreation
7 & 706
Newhan fine sand
Slight
Severe
Severe
Moderate
Severe
76B & 714B
Wakulla sand
Moderate
Slight
Slight
Slight
Severe
78B
Lakeland sand
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Slight
Severe
79B
Kureb sand
Severe
Moderate
Slight
Slight
Severe
94
Dorovan soils
Very severe
Very severe
Very Severe
Very severe
Very severe
582
Leon sand
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
724B
Rimini sand
Severe
None to
Slight
Slight
Severe
slight
760B
Baymeade fine sand
Moderate
Slight
Slight
Slight
Moderate
o
812
Johnston soils
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
890
Murville loamy
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
fine sand
891
Lynn Haven fine sand
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
892
Tidal Marsh
Very severe
Very severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
DEFINITIONS
Soil limitations:
Moderate - the rating given soils that have properties moderately favorable for the rated use, can be
modified or overcome by planning, design or maintenance
Severe - the rating given soils that have one or more properties (e.g. flood hazard, high water table,
etc.) unfavorable for the rated use; in most cases, it is very costly to alter the soil or design a
structure which is compatible with the soil.
Slight - the rating given soils that have properties favorable for the rated use.

DEFINITIONS - Continued
Available water capacity - the capacity of the soils to hold water for plant use
Flood hazard - water standing above the surface for an extended length of time
Permeability - the quality of the soil that permits movement of air/water
Shrink-swellpotential - the relative change in volume to be expected to soil material with changes in
moisture content
Source: Soil Survey Interpretations and Maps for New Hanover County North Carolina, U. S. Department of
Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Inventory and Evaluation Soil and Water Resources, U. S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
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•' I • Nap Symbol Soil Mapping Unit \•
• O� �'♦ •• � � - • . � •' � 1. -_ Name
• • ♦aa •� ., �' 7 3 106 Ne\Ihan line sand
salt •eta• a• .. l "�� ! �� 769 i 7141 Uakulls sand
:f,. ,w • 711 Lakeland sand
• •\ I ti : • 1 \y ✓ •v 79A uureb sans
j S011t MI►/ 9i poroven Solis
' N 512 Leon send
• ' s 72161 llimini send \o
' . q O w : ••� 7601 lsymeade line send 1
.. t• w. • • .. ,
• • • . , � ; 112 Johnston Mile
laJrville loamy
« i ) 190 line sand.
• • �� 191 Lyr.n Hawn line sand
60 H2 Tidal Harsh
Vv ` Urbaw land
ATtANTIG _
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Wilmington District -_Corps of Engineers
1. Page 16, Estuarine Waters, has been corrected.
2. Page 16, Venus Flytrap, has been deleted.
3. Page 31 reference to acceptable land uses within the Ocean Hazard Area
included "restaurants, businesses, residences, hotels/motels, and other similar
uses." The Town's use as an ocean resort and its historic use of a "boardwalk"
in its commercial district makes this distinction necessary. The paragraph in
question also recognizes the need for standards relating to wind and flooding.
Protection against adverse impacts, both physical and aesthetic, is also recog-
nized as a necessity.
4. Solid Waste Disposal. Please note the discussion on page 67.
5. The Town of Carolina Beach recognizes the following existing federal
projects and studies and will consider them in all land use planning decisions
bearing a direct or indirect relationship:
AIWW
Carolina Beach Harbor
Carolina Beach Berm Restoration
Carolina Beach Inlet (study)
Division of Archives and History
1. The Division's memorandum dated July 21, 1980, referencing the draft
Carolina Beach Land Use Plan offers both specific and general criticism for
the Plan s lack of attention to the preservation of archaeological, architectu-
ral, and historic resources. There are two basic reasons for the plan not going
into great detail in that area.
First, while the Lower Cape Fear Region is rich in cultural history,
the Town of Carolina Beach has not played a significant role in its development.
It was incorporated as a municipality in 1925. Damage from hurricanes and tropi-
cal storms have resulted in buildings being demolished or requiring major'struc-
tural changes over the years. These changes have resulted in no distinct identi-
ty of architechural type or historic worth. As older structures require repairs
from major damage or the result of code enforcement they will be required to
meet conditions related to flood damage insurance. This will further change the
appearance of the property.
Second, land and water that has played a significant role in history
(blockade running, the Civil War battles at Fort Fisher, and possible Indian
settlement sites) are under the independent or joint control of the Federal and
State governments. These areas include the Buffer Zone for Sunny Point Ocean
Terminal, Carolina Beach State Park, and the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The planned redevelopment of the downtown area should not be mistaken
for the old concept of urban renewal where structures and facilities were com-
pletely removed and replaced. Economics now dictate the adaptive reuse of struc-
tures. The downtown redevelopment effort is still in the formative stages with
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no specific plan. The general direction is toward more of a "clean-up" effort
whereby structures are brought into compliance with building codes, signs are
made attractive and uniform, utilities placed underground, parking spaces bet-
ter organized, and traffic efficiently routed. If and when such an effort is
made, the study phase will include a cultural analysis of the affected area that
will identify any structure or site of cultural, historic, or archaeological
significance.
3. It will be the policy of the Town of Carolina Beach to protect any and
all cultural and historic resources as mandated by Section .0203 a(1) (B) (iii)
of the North Carolina Administrative Code. That consideration will include but
not be limited to the following federal and state controls:
FEDERAL
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
_ The Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974, Public Law
93-291
Executive Order 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural
Environment, 16 U.S.0 47n (Supp. 1, 1971)
National Environmental Policy Act, Public Law 91-190, 42 U.S.C.
4321 Et. Seq. (1970)
Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383: Environmental
Review Procedures for the Community Development Block Grant Program
(40 CFR Part 58)
Procedures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties
(36 CFR Part 800)
Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program (701) as Amended by Public
Law 93-393
The Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Public Law 89-670
Identification and Administration of Cultural Resources: Procedures
of Individual Federal Agencies
STATE
G.S. 121-12(a) Protection of Properties in the National Register
State Environmental Policy Act, Article 1 of Chapter 113A of the
General Statutes
• Executive Order XVI
Indian Antiquities, G.S. 70.1-4
Salvage of Abandoned Shipwrecks and Other Underwater Archaeological
Sites: G.S. 121-22, 23; 143B-62(1) g, (3)
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Archaeological Salvage in Highway Construction, G.S. 136-42.1
Provisions for Cultural Resources in Dredging and Filling Operations,
G.S. 113-229
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LAND USE PLAN____
CAROLINA BEACH,
NORTH CAROLINA
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T0WN OF
CAROLINA BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
LAND USE PLAN
Prepared By The
Carolina Beach Town Council
Richard B. Kepley, Mayor
And The
Carolina Beach Planning Board
Mrs. Fred Bost, Chairwoman
Mrs. Leland R. Davis, Town Manager
Technical Assistance Provided By
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Local Planning and Management Services Section
Southeastern Field Office
John J. Hooton, Chief Planner
James B. Taylor, Planner in Charge
David Long, Planner Technician
Melba Thompson, Planner Technician

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. DESCRIPTION OF PRESENT CONDITIONS . . . • • • • • • • • • • . ' ' ' 4
A. Population and Economy . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • 4
10
B. Existing Land Use . . . . • • • • • • • • • ' • ' '
C. Current Plans, Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . .
, :21
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • •
22
A. Major Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
B. Alternatives for Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
C. Land Use Objectives, Policies and Standards . . . . . . . . . 25
D. Process Used to Determine Objectives and Standards . . . . • . 28
E. Methods Employed In Public Participation . . . . . . . •
. 25
. . . . 32
IV. CONSTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .
32
A. Land Suitability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1) Physical Limitations for Development . . . . . .
. . . . • 32
. . 32
a) Hazard Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .
32
(1) Man -Made Areas . . . . • • • • • • • •
• • • ' '
33
(2) Natural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
34
' b) Soil Limitations . . . . . . . . • • • • •
'
39
c) Water Supply Area . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .
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d) Steep Slopes . . . • • • • • ' ' ' ' ' '
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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40
• 2)
Fragile Areas . . • • • • • • • • ' ' ' ' '
40
a) Coastal Wetlands . . . . .
b) Sand Dunes Along the Outer Banks
40
'
40
c) Ocean Beaches and Shorelines . . . . . • • •
'
. . . . . 41
d) Estuarine Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e) Public Trust Waters '
f) Areas Sustaining Remnant Species . . . . . . .
. . . . . 41
41
3)
Areas with Resource Potential . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .
a) Existing National or State Parks . . . . . .
. . . . . . 41
. 41
B. Capacity
of Community Facilities . . . . . . • • •
-
1)
Existing Water and Sewer Service Areas . . . . .
• • . 43
2)
Water System and Degree of Utilization . . . . .
. . . 43
3)
Sewer System and Degree of Utilization • • • ' '
43
.
45
4)
Primary Roads . - ..............
. . , 46
5)
Schools .. • • • ' ' ' ' ' ' . ' . . '
46
6)
Police . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . ..........
46
7)
Fire and Rescue . .
I
47
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8)
Sanitation . . . • • • • • • • . ' ' ' ' ' . •
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9)
Life Guard . . • • • • • • • ' ' ' ' ' ' ' • . .
V. ESTIMATED DEMAND . . . • • • • ' ' . . . " - 48
A. Population and Economy . - • • • 52
B. Future Land Needs 54
C. Community Facilities Demand

TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Cont.)
VI. PLAN DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • • . • . 56
A. Land Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
)
B. Proposed Areas of Environmental Concern . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
C. Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
V I I . SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65
VIII. CITY -COUNTY PLAN RELATIONSHIP . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • '
66
IX. APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. Introduction
"Let's go to the beach.'." This is a suggestion, request, or demand
heard throughout North Carolina and indeed throughout many states as spring
and summer approach. For those living at or near the coast, it may mean a
walk to the strand or a one day visit to a local beach. For those living
further away, it may mean a weekend trip or a week long vacation to the
coast and for some, it means moving into the summer cottage for a: -stay of
from one to three months. To the permanent residents of Carolina Beach
the "season" means many different things --economic benefits for the
commercial interests, increased recreational activities, an influx of
tourists -some old friends and some new friends, increased levels of public
service needed to provide for a safe, clean and enjoyable beach. To some
the "season" is a time of good business. To others it is a time to to relax
and enjoy the good weather, good food, and a stay at the beach. And to
still others it is a time when the quiet and solitude of "the beach" is
broken by the mass of people who stay up late, get up early, tramp across
the berm, leave trash and litter everyone and, in general, spoil the beauty
of the area.
In 1974, the North Carolina General Assembly recognizing the view
points expressed above passed the Coastal Area Management Act of 1974. In
passing the Act (CAMA) the General Assembly declared," . . . that among
North Carolina's most valuable resources are its coastal land and waters.
The Coastal area, and in particular the estuaries, are among the most
biologically productive regions of this State and of the nation. Coastal
and estuarine waters and marshlands provide almost 90 percent (90%) of the
most productive sport fisheries on the east coast of the United States."
"In recent years the coastal area has been subjected to increasing
pressures which are the result of the often conflicting need of a society
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aspirations of its citizens. Unless these pressures are controlled by co-
ordinated management, the very features of the coast which make it economically,
coo
esthetically, and ecologically rich will be destroyed."
The Coastal Area Management Act calls for ". . . a comprehensive plan
for the protection, preservation, orderly development, and management of the
coastal area of North Carolina."
"In the implementation of the coastal area management plan, the public's
opportunity to enjoy the physical, esthetic, cultural, and recreational qualities
of the natural shorelines of the State shall be preserved to the greatest extent
feasible, water resources shall be managed in order to preserve and enhance water
quality and to provide optimum utilization of water resources; land resources
shall be managed in order to guide growth and development and to minimize damage
to the natural environment,and private property rights shall be preserved in
accord with the Constitution of this State and of the United States."
The Act is in four parts, each dealing with one aspect of a comprehensive
management program. The four parts are: Organization and Goals, Planning
Processes, Areas of 'EhVironmental-,Concern, and Permit Letting and Enforcement.
Part one, Organization and Goals, establishes the fifteen member
Coastal Resources Commission with an advisory council composed of members with
special technical backgrounds from both State and local government. The Coastal
Resources Commission members are all residents of the twenty county coastal area
and are appointed by the Governor from a list of nominees from the local govern-
ments involved in the coastal area, The goals stated in the Act are:
(1) to provide a management system capable of preserving and
managing the natural ecological conditions of the estua-
rines, and the dunes and the beaches:
(2) to insures the that the development or preservation of the
land and water resources is consistent with the land and
water capabilities;

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(3) to insure the orderly and balanced use and preservation
of our coastal resources on behalf of the people of North
Carolina and the nation; and
(4) to establish policies, guidelines, and standards for the
use, protection, and development of our coastal lands and
water
Part two, Planning Processes, establishes the authority of the CRC
to prepare guidelines for local land use plans and delegate to local government
the responsibility to prepare its own land use plan consistent with the guide-
lines.
Part three, Areas of Environmental Concern, gives the Coastal
Resources Commission the authority to adopt and designate Areas of Environment
Concern. Once -these AEC'S are established the local land use plans will be used
as guides in the issuance of permits for development in the designated AEC's.
Part four, Permit Letting and Enforcement, establishes the criteria for
enforcement of the land use plans within Areas of Environmental Concern. Any
development within an Area of Environmental Concern must have a permit. The Act does
not require permits for development outside Areas of Environmental Concern. The Act
requires the following projects in areas on environmental concern to obtain a permit
from the Coastal Resources Commission: those projects currently needing state
permits; those of greater than 20 acres in size; those that involve drilling or
excavating natural resources on land or under water; those which involve construction
of one or more structures having an area in excess of 60,000 square feet will require
a permit from the Coastal Resources Commission. Local governments will establish
• regulations for what types of developments in Areas of Environmental Concern will
need permits from them.

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II. DESCRIPTION OF PRESENT CONDITIONS
Population
Carolina Beach's population deviates from what one would normally find
in a North Carolina municipality in two ways: first, the population fluctuates
drastically with changes in seasons and secondly, the resort nature of the
area has affected the permanent population (e.g. many retired people, very
few non -whites, etc.). The town is tailored to the resort and seasonal
trades, and maintains its economic livelihood largely from them.
The total population of the Town of Carolina Beach was 1,663 persons in
1970, while the Carolina Beach Planning Area encompassed 574 additional
persons, yielding a total population of 2,237. The town grew rapidly from
1960 to 1970, increasing by almost 40%; in contrast, New Hanover County as
a whole grew at a rate of only about 16%. Although figures are unavailable
for the Planning Area during this period, it would probably be safe to assume
that it also grew rapidly, for the U.S. Census records a 58% increase for
Federal Point Township during the decade, reflecting growth in unincorporated
areas of the township.
Population characteristics indicate that both the Town of Carolina
Beach and the Planning Area are somewhat "older" than the state and county.
The median age of the town, for example, is 31.1 years compared to 27.8
years for New Hanover County and 26.5 years for the state. This median
age (the point at which half of the population is older and half are younger)
seems to reinforce the notion that Carolina Beach appeals to the retiree.
In addition, the proportion of the population under 18 and over 65 are,
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The Carolina Beach area also contains slightly more females and a much
smaller proportion of non -whites than the county and state. Although exact
seasonal populations are difficult to pinpoint, estimates range from 20,000 -
30,000, or roughly ten to twenty times the year round permanent population.
Population statistics for the Town and Planning Area are enumerated
below:
Population:
1930 - 1970
Carolina Beach
Federal Point Twp.
New Hanover County
1930
1940
95
637 +570.5%
792
1,409 (+77.9%)
43,010
47,935 (+11.5%
1950
1,080 (+ 69.5%)
2,473 +75.5% )
2.0%
63,272 M3.4%
1960
1,192 (+ 10.4%)
3,234 �+30.8%)
71,742
1970
1,663 (+ 39.5%)
5,113 (+58.1%)
82,996 (+15.7%
Surrounding Municipalities: 1960 - 1970
1960
1970
Percent Change
Carolina Beach
1 99�
1,663
+39.5
+34.5%
Kure Beach
Wilmington
293
44,013
394
46,169
+ 4.9%
Wrightsville Beach 723
1,701
+135.3%
Population Characteristics: 1970
Median
Total Male Female
53.5%
White Black/Other
99.2% 0.8%
Under 18 Over 65 Age
3U.476 11.5% 31.1%
Carolina Beach
Planning Area
1663 46.5%
2237 46.9% 53.1%
99.4% 0.6%
30.5% 11.6% -
Federal Point
Twp.5113 49.9% 50.1%
47.8% 52.2%
90.4% 9.6%
64.2% 35.8%
32.3% 8.5% 28.3%
34.5% 8.4% 27.8%
New Hanover Co.
North Carolina
82996
5082059 49.0% 51.0%
77.0% 23.0%
34.6% 8.1% 26.5%
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Age Distribution: 1970 Carolina Beach Planning Area
Male
Female
Total 1%
Under 5
n
91
164 7.3%
5 - 9
105
107
212 9.5%
10 - 14
69
98
167 7.5%
15 - 19
108
99
207 9.2%
20 - 24
70
93
163 7.3%
25 - 34
162
158
320 14.3%
35 - 44
115
106
221 9.9%
45 - 54
144
144
254 11.3%
55 - 64
111
160
271 12.1%
65 - 74
115
96
211 9.4%
Over 75
19
32
51 2.3%
1,057
1,184
2,241 100.00%
1973 - 1974 Population Estimates
19731 19741
Carolina Beach 1,850 2,100
1As of July 1 according to N.C. Department of Administration, OSP

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Economy
The economy of Carolina Beach is very strongly linked to the tourist
and vacation industry. A quick glance at the landscape of the downtown
confirms this observation: there is a disproportionately large percentage
of hotels, motels, lodges, cottages, restaurants, amusement areas, and
recreational facilities in the area.
An occupational analysis of persons employed in 1969 who were res-
idents of Carolina Beach reveals that very few persons were engaged in
manufacturing while wholesale and retail sales accounted for a large percentage
of employees. Perhaps this reflects the large number of persons who operate
and are employed by the industries (such as food, lodging, -and recreation)
which cater to seasonal trade.
Income levels in New Hanover County are generally higher than those
for North Carolina: median family income, mean family income, and per capita
income are all above the state average. Per capita income, for example, is
$2,761 for the county versus $2,492 for the state. Median family income
is roughly $500 higher. The median family income for the Town of Carolina
Beach is approximately $6,595... half of all families have incomes above
this level and half are below. The incidence of poverty in New Hanover
County is somewhat lower than the state average - 18.1% of all persons
in the county and 20.3% of all persons in the state are below the poverty
level (which is a flexible figure based upon number of persons in a family,
farm/non-farm employment, etc.).

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Occupation of Persons (1969).
Carolina Beach
Planning Area
New Hanover
North Carolina
Professional, technical &
kindred
71 (8.1%)
13.1%
11.0%
Mgrs. & administrators
(except farm)
90 03%)
10.4%
7.5%
Sales workers
52 R.6%)
7.5%
6.0%
Clerical & kindred
146 6.7%)
16.0%
14.0%
Craftsmen, foremen, etc.
151 R7.3%)
16.2%
14.5%
Operatives & kindred
178 (20.3%)
17.9%
26.3%
Service workers
151 (17.3%)
13.2%
11.0%
Farm laborers & foremen
7 (.8%)
0.7%
2.0%
Farmers & farm managers
- -
0.1%
2.6%
Laborers (except farm)
29 (3.3%)
4.9%
5.0%
875 100%
10�
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Occupation by Industry of Employed
Persons (1969)
Carolina Beach
Planning Area
New Hanover
North Carolina
Construction
91 13.6
8.3
6.7%
Manufacturing
105 (14.6%)
25.6%
35.4%
Transportation, communication,
utilities, etc.
30 (4.8%)
8.9%
5.6%
Wholesale & retail
198 (31.7%)
21.3%
17.6%
Financial, insurance,
business, repair
35 (4.8%)
7.2%
5.6%
Health, education, welfare,
legal, professional
46 (9.4%)
14.0%
14.2%
Public Administration
44 5.0%)
4.3%
3.5%
Other industries (includes
farm)
104 (16.1%)
10.3%
11.4%
875 100%)
100%
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Personal Income Characteristics (1969)
Carolina Beach
Planning Area New Hanover North Carolina
Median family income $6,595 $8,272 $7,772F
Mean family income - $9,368 $8,872
Per capita income - $2,761 $2,492
Persons below poverty level - 18.1% 20.3%
Families below poverty level - 14.3% 16.3%
Family Distribution of Income (1969)
Carolina Beach
Plann nq Area
New Hanover
North Carolina
Under $1,000
27
4.2
2.8%
3.4
$1,000 - $1,999
12
(1.9%)
4.7%
5.4%
$2,000 - $2,999
59
(9.3%)
5.4%
5.7%
$3,000 - $3,999
50
7.8%
6.3%
6.5%
$4,000 - $4,999
57
(8.9%)
7.0%
7.2%
$5,000 - $5,999
70
(11.0%)
7.5%
8.0%
$6,000 - $6,999
61
(9.6%)
7.2%
7.8%
$7,000 - $7,999
42
(6.6%)
7.1%
7.7%
$8,000 - $8,999
51
(8.0%)
7.1%
7.6%
$9,000 - $9,999
53
(8.3%)
6.7%
6.9%
$10,000411,999
62
(9.7%
13.0%
11.7%
$12,000-$14,999
25
(3.9%
11.6%
10.6%
$15,000-$24,999
50
(7.8%
10.5%
9.0%
$25,000-$49,999
12
(1.9%
2.5%
2.0%
$50,000-or more
6
(0.9%
0.5%
0.5%
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B. Existing Land Use
The Existing Land Use (June 1975) Map accompanying this text together with
the Table below illustrate the general use of land in the Carolina Beach Planning
Area. The field survey was conducted by personnel from the N.C. Department of
Natural and Economic Resources, Division of Community Assistance in 1974 and updated
in June 1975. The land is classified in accord with the State Guidelines for Local
Planning... which is based upon the U.S. Department of the Interior's "A Land Use
Classification System for Use with Remote -Sensor Data".
As is true with many beach communities, the form which Carolina Beach takes is
linear. Development runs parallel to the beach front increasing in depth to the
west and decreasing in density as the Town grows. The form is affected by two natural
features which cut into the land: Carolina Lake and Myrtle Grove Sound. The lake
serves as the primary reservoir for rain water drainage for the surrounding area.
It is connected to the sound by a drainage pipe which runs under Lake Park Blvd.
Development south of the lake has been sparse due to the extremely high water table
in the area. Myrtle Grove Sound prior to 1939 was very shallow with less than
1 foot of depth at low tide. In 1939, some local people dredged a channel and
boat basin some 60 to 80 feet wide and about 6 feet deep from the Atlantic Intra-
coastal Waterway at Snow's Cut to the present harbor at King Avenue. Spoil from
this operation was placed on the eastern shore to create the land area along Canal
Drive. The harbor location leaves the northern extension of the beach with only
two access roads, neither of which is sufficiently wide enough to handle efficiently
and safely the traffic moving in the area.
Another land form which has had a significant affect on the Town is Carolina
Beach Inlet to the north. In 1952, local interests dredged an inlet channel from
the Intracoastal Waterway to the ocean creating a channel some 6 feet deep, 70
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In 1956, the Inlet had two openings separated by a small marsh island with a
rim of beach sand. The northern channel was narrow and winding while the one to
the south was slightly wider and fairly straight. By 1960, the southern channel
had shortened and widened and moved north approximately 20-30 feet. The northern
channel had almost completely disappeared except for a small trickle over the beach
front. South of the main channel, there appeared to be several small washover areas.
In'1960, the mouth of the Inlet had a funnel shape, but by 1966, most of the funnel
shape of the Inlet was gone. The small amount of accretion on the north side and
some slight erosion on the south side of the Inlet. By 1972, the gorge of the Inlet
had moved inland, and the seaward end of the Inlet had widened considerably. There .
seems to be some accretion on the north side and erosion on the south side of the
Inlet taking place. *
For some time now there has been pressure to have the U.S. Corps of Engineers
stabilize the Inlet. The feasibility of doing so is under study by the Corps. The
study currently involves some 14 different alternatives ranging from no action to
permanent closure to relocation and stabilization of the Inlet. Corps officials
indicate that completion of the study is slated for sometime within the next two years.
* Center for Marine and Coastal Studies - N.C.S.U. A Historical Review of Some
of North Carolina's Coastal Inlets, page 20 January 1974

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Use
RESIDENTIAL
• Single Family
• Multi Family
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION
AND UTILITIES
. Streets
GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND
RECREATION
TOTAL DEVELOPED
UNDEVELOPED LAND
Water
Wetland
Beaches
Buffer Zone
TOTAL LAND
EXISTING LAND USE
June 1975
TOWN
EXTRATERRITORIAL
AREA
%of
%of
%of
%of
Acres Developed
Total
Acres Developed
Total
Land
Area
Land
Area
161.67
47
19
124.71
14
5
5.23
2
-1
1.15
-1
-1
18.36
5
2
23.35
2
1
1.07
-1
-1
.73
-1
-1
3.48
1
-1
44.56
5
2
137.14
40
16
307.64
33
12
12.11
4
1
2.43
-1
-1
4.58
1
-1
417.18
45
16
343.64
100
(37)
921.75
100
(36)
300.34
34
492.27
19
158.11
18
44.29
2
29.24
3
251.04
10
29.57
3
81.10
3
17.74
2
762.41
29
878.64
100
2552.86
100
Source: Soil Conservation Service Aerial Photos 2/72
N.C. Department of Transportation Aerial Photos 12/74
N.C. Department of Natural and Economic Resources, Division
of Community Assistance Field Survey 5/75
Acreages computed from 1"=400' scale map with compensating
Polar Planimeter

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Residential
This class of land use is predonimant in Carolina Beach comprising 49 percent of
the developed land. A total of 166.9 acres are currently being used for residential
purposes in the Town. This includes both permanent and seasonal homes. The 1970
U.S. Census indicates a total of 1,632 housing units: 311 were owner -occupied, 286
were vacant for rent, 18 were vacant for sale, and 55 were vacant, but not on the
market. There were 913 housing units listed as seasonal dwellings. This rather large
number illustrates on of the major problems in tarolina Beach - that is, the pro-
vision of public services. This will be discussed later in this report.
According to records in the Building Inspector's Office, approximately 80 new
homes have been built since the 1970 census. Forty-two of these new homes were con-
structed in 1972 prior to the current slump in the housing industry and some 14 of
these were built in a speculative venture, that is in anticipation of consumer demand.
All were sold before construction was complete. Since then, of course, the building
slump has affected Carolina Beach as it has most communities.
Commercial
Retail trade and services comprise 5% of the development land in Carolina Beach.
Of the 18.36 acres within the Town over half (9.3) are devoted to motels serving the
tourist trade. Most are seasonal businesses which are closed during the winter. The
rest of the commercial land is devoted to small retail businesses and restaurants. In
the extraterritorial area, commercial land comprises 23.35 acres or 2% of the developed
land. Motels account for about one-third of this acreage or 7.76 acres. The re-
mainder consists of service related businesses and retail trade. Several marinas are
located on Myrtle Grove Sound which along U.S. 421 north of Town are located several
restaurants, service stations, builder's suppliers and other service related bus-
inesses.
Industria4
Industry as we know it is for all purposes non-existent in the Carolina Beach
Planning Area with a total of 1.8 acres of land in this category. The only industry

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in the Town is the Carolina Glove Company. This firm employs approximately 50 people
and manufactures work gloves. The only other industry in the area is a small surf-
board company which cannot be considered other than marginal.
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities
This category is the second largest in the Town with 41% of 140.62 acres. Streets
account for 137 acres of this total. Small lots laid out in blocks in a regular grid
pattern account for the high percentage of street acreage relative to other land uses.
Other land uses in this group include the telephone company, the town water
treatment plant and wells, and several public and private parking lots serving the
boardwalk area.
Within the extraterritorial area streets account for 307.64 acres of the 352.2
acres in this category. Streets are platted but not opened comprise about 10% of the
street acreage. The remaining 44.56 acres consists of utility both public and private.
The Town leases land in the buffer zone for a waste -treatment plant and a landfill
operation.
Government and Institutional
Land in the classification in the Carolina Beach Planning Area consists of
municapal offices, churches, the U.S. Post Office, an elementary school, and a rest
home. The 14.54 acres accounted for here are less than 1% of the total land area.
Cultural, Entertainment, and Recreation
Within the Town of Carolina Beach, there are 4.54 acres of land in this class-
ification; the principal use is in the entertainment area along the boardwalk and
consists of games and rides in a carnival atmosphere. This is the area of most in-
compatible land uses - mixing children's rides, carnival amusements, taverns, and
dance halls immediately adjacent to some motels. Some of the current noise problem
was alleviated by several tall buildings which have now been removed. Complaints
from nearby motels have resulted in court action and currently the Planning Board is
studying possible solutions to the problem. The Town currently has a Recreation

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Director who oversees operation of a year round program. Basketball and
other indoor activities take place at the Town auditorium. Two small parks
• provide space for tennis, tot -lot activities, and shuffle board for the
elderly. Ten acres of land have been acquired in the buffer zone and
eventually, with additional land adjacent, will be developed for football,
tennis, baseball and multipurpose outdoor activities.
In the extraterritorial area, the Carolina Beach State Park is the
major land use in this category. Established in 1969, the park contains
some 337 acres and has facilities for 70 tent/trailer campsites, picknick-
ing, fishing, hiking, marina (under construction) and nature study. The
Venus Flytrap (found only in North and South Carolina ) is plentiful in
the park.
Cultural activity in the area is centered around the Blockade Runner
Museum just north of town on U. S. 421. This facility presents a look at
the history of the fall of Fort Fisher to the Union forces thus closing
the last major Confederate seaport and hastening the end of the War
Between The States.
Two of the most important reasons for the existence of Carolina Beach
are recreational in nature but consume little land - the beach which will
be discussed later and the fishing. Fishing as a form of recreation in
Carolina Beach takes several forms: (1) surf fishing popular in the spring
and fall but hazardous in the summer because of swimmers, (2) pier fishing
from either of two piers located within the area, and (3) charter boat
fishing. Charter boats utilize such a small portion of land for dockage
that we were not able to measure it but the fleet of boats that operate
from the Carolina Beach Yacht Basin and other nearby marinas are synonymous
with the town and create an identity for the area.

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Undeveloped Land
Undeveloped land is defined as vacant, unimproved land without agri-
cultural or forest use. This category comprises 300 acres within the Town
and 492 acres in the extraterritorial area. The 300 acres in Town repre-
sents 35% of the total area of Carolina Beach. Approximately 100 acres of
this represents 3 tracts of land annexed by petition within the last four
years. Each of these tracts were slated for residential development; it
is anticipated they will be developed when the economy improves. The
remaining 200 acres are in blocks and lots and are located throughout the
Town with the bulk being located south of Clarendon Avenue and west of
5th Avenue.
It is expected that those lands on open streets and near water
and sewer service will probably be developed sooner than the others. There
are, of course, several likely barriers to this probability: (1) "fill-in"
of individual lots in residential areas is unlikely unless an individual
contracts to have a home built -developers like "projects"; (2) drainage is
a problem in some of the larger undeveloped areas raising the cost of
development.
The undeveloped land in the extraterritorial area equals 19% of the
total land area. About one-third of the land is platted and probably one
half of this is in single ownership. The two thirds left are in rather
large tracts north of Town and west of Myrtle Grove Sound. The largest
• single tract (71 acres) is located west of Dow Road adjacent to the State
Park.
Wetlands
The Guidelines define wetlands as "any salt marsh or other marsh
subject to regular or occasional flooding by tides, including wind tides
(whether or not the tide waters reach the marshland areas through natural or

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artificial watercourses), provided this shall not include hurricane or
tropical storm tides. Salt marshland or other marsh shall be those area
upon which grow some, but not necessarily all, of the following salt marsh
and marsh plant species: Smooth or salt water Cordgrass (Spartina alnerniflora);
Black Needlerush (Juncus roemerianus); Glasswort (Sali_ cornia spp.); Salt Grass
(Di_ tichlis S_picata); Sea Lavender (Limonium spp.); Bulrush (Scirpus spp_.);
Saw Grass (Cladium Jamaicense); Cat -Tail (Typh_ a spp.); Salt -Meadow Grass
(Spate rtina Patens); and Salt Reed Grass (Spartina cynosuroides)." Included in
this statutory definition of wetlands is "such contiguous land as the
Secretary of NER reasonably deems necessary to affect by any such order in
carrying out the purposes of this Section." (G.S. 113-230) (a).
Using the above definition and aerial photos some 280 acres of wetland
are delineated on the map. Most of the wetland is located north of town
between Myrtle Grove Sound and the beach. Inside the Town, areas considered
wetland exist along the shores of the sound but are not shown on the map
because of the scale (size of the map). These areas are of great concern to
local officials and citizens because there is a need to establish a bulkhead
to prevent further erosion of land on the east side of the sound. Negotiations
with State and Federal officials on the location of the bulkhead have not been
fruitful thus far.
Beaches
The Planning Area has some 4.5 miles of beach comprising 110.67 acres of
land or about 3% of the total land area. Hurricanes and severe northeastern
storms have taken a tremendous toll on the beach converting a once beautiful,
wide expanse of beach backed by natural dunes into a narrow steep slope of
sand backed by a man-made berm and dune which at times has failed to keep
storm -driven tides from breaching the beach. The following table indicates
the estimated damage costs of six major hurricanes that have affected Carolina
Beach.

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The berm and dune project which extends along the shoreline of the
Town is the result of study done in 1962 by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
In November 1969 storm damage required restorations of about 2,000
feet of the northern section of the project. At this time a rock revet-
ment was constructed from 13th Avenue north to the pier and subsequently
extended several hundred feet further. The opening in 1952 of Carolina
Beach Inlet has caused severe erosion of the beach south toward the Town.*
Current efforts to replenish the beach in front of the berm is
hampered by a lack of State match for Federal and Local funds.
Water
Water occupies some 202.4 acres of area in the Carolina Beach Planning
Area. This figure is somewhat flexible in that aerial photography was used
to make determinations of areas of water, wetlands and beaches. Incomplete
data regarding time of photography and tidal flux renders the acreages in
these area arbitrary.
All water visible on photos within the Planning Area is included in this
classification. These include Carolina Lake, the State Park marina and Myrtle
Grove Sound. Also included are two "streams" in the are north of Town along
the beach.
Buffer Zone
This land consists of 17.74 acres in the Town and 762.41 acres in the
extraterritorial area for a total of 780.15 acres or about 22% of the total
land in the planning area. This area was acquired by the U. S. Army in the
mid -fifties to serve as a safety buffer in case of explosion at the Sunny
Point Military Ocean Terminal across the Cape Fear River. This terminal
serves as a major transportation link in the supply of military ordinance for
the U. S. Armed Forces.

Estimates of total damages from recent hurricanes Carolina Beach area
(based on January 19bO price and develowent levels)
Damage
Sept. 19, 1955
Aug. 17, 1955
Aug. 10 1944
Sept. 27,1958
Aug. 12, 1955
Oct. 15, 1954
type
("Ione")
("Diane")
("Helene")
("Connie")
("Hazel")
Carolina Beach_
Private
$ 6,900
$ 139900
920
$2739500
$3609900
$39940,700
Business
130900
124,900
137,600
639300
1669500
190859000
Public
169700
1459700
17,200
2209000
138,800
193569300
Beach
34_,70`0
104,100
86,000
35,000
1389800
375,400
Subtotal
729200
3889600
602,000
5919800
805,000
697570400
Wilmington
and Hanby
Beaches
Private
-
13990
,
9600
349700
6900100
Business
-
-
-
139000
-
2059100
Public
-
-
-
39000
-
709500
Beach
5.600
34,400
18,400
41,600
184,400
Cl
Subtotal
729200
19,500
869100
1294000
769300
191509100
Total
729200
4080100
6886100
7209800
8819300
709079500
Source: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, "Carolina Beach and Vicinity - Hurrican Report" May, 1962 page 42

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This land is also adjacent to the Carolina Beach State Park and
negotiations are currently underway for the State to lease the entire buffer
zone. Plans are incomplete regarding use of the are, however, Army
regulations will prohibit high intensity use or any permanent structures
that might contain a sizeable population.
Compatibility Problems
Significant compatibility problems exist in two areas --between land
uses in the downtown -boardwalk area and between man and the environment
along the sound and the beach front. These problems stem from development
begun on the 1920's when much less was known about compatible land uses
and little, if any concern, was shown for the environment. The implications
for future land use are dictated by the policies adopted as written in
Section III, C. Areas experiencing major land use change include the
Wilmington Beach areas south of town and the area along U.S. 421 north to
the Waterway. Both of these areas are changing from undeveloped land to
residential and business respectively.

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C. Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
Carolina Beach has an active planning management program and
has had since 1959. The following plans and documents have been prepared by
the Town of Carolina Beach with technical assistance from N.C. Department of
Natural and Economic Resources$ Division of Community Assistance, The Cape
Fear Council of Governments, and Henry von Oesen and Associates:
Document
A Development Plan for Carolina Beach
A Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Community Facilities Plan
Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance Revisions (Flood
Insurance Regulations)
Subdivision Regulations
Zoning Ordinance (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
Thoroughfare Plan
Annexation Feasibility Report
Commercial Area Improvements Proposal
Governmental Management Review
Flood Insurance Regulation Ordinance
Capital Improvements Budget
Date
Sept. 1959
May 1960
April 1969
Sept. 1971
June 1972
Dec. 1971
Dec. 1972
Sept. 1972
1972
Dec. 1972
June 1973
August 1973
Sept. 1974
Jan. 1975
The Town enforces the following land use controls within the Planning
Area:
Zoning Ordinance - 8 residential, 4 business and 1 industrial zone.
The Ordinance specifically relates to Federal Flood Insurance Regulations.
Subdivision Regulations - written and adopted as part of entry into
Regular ase of Federalood Insurance Program.
Flood Insurance Regulation -Ordinance - specifically requires compliance
with all phases of Federaloo nsurance Regulations.
New Hanover County Sedimentation Control Ordinance,- enforced by County
Engineers by esol-utiono own Council.
N. C. State Building Code - Enforced with more stringent requirements
approve or owns in hurrican zone.
New Hanover CounjX Septic Tank Re ulations enforced by County Health
Depar n n parts of Planning Area without public sewer.
Federal and State regulations affecting coastal land and water resources
have not been made available as of the date of this Plan.

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111. Public Participation Activities
Public participation in the local land use plan is mandated by the
Coastal Resources Commission. For any plan to be effective it must reflect
the needs and desires of the local citizens. The goals and objectives listed
below were developed over a series of meetings, surveys and interviews. They
have been presented in several public meetings which have been advertised
by television, radio, newspaper, posters, handbills and word-of-mouth.
Attendance was not as good as we would have liked.but response to the
presentation of those present was good and discussions lively. Included in
these meetings were discussions of probable areas of environmental concern
and their proposed land uses which will be discussed further below.
1. Impact of population and economic trends
e population and economy section under Estimated Demand indicates
continued growth of the permanent population both within Town and
within the extraterritorial area. There are new businesses locating
in the area and if the national economy begins to move upward then
the local economy should improve too.
2. The provision of adequate housing and other services
e provision ot housing in Carolina beach has tra itionally been
a private enterprise. The Town enforces building and housing codes
and requires that substandard structures be repaired or removed,
however enforcement has been lax until recently. Now, there is an
active program to improve the condition of housing in the area. It
is doubtful that the Town will get into the housing business but
local officials will assist any and all persons who need help in
building or improving homes by explaining the programs and assistance
available. A Community Development Grant application has been
submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for funds to assist in the water system. If future grants can be
obtained, it -may be possible to establish a revolving grant program
or loan guarantee program to assist those in need of housing repair
who are unable to get other assistance.
3. The conservation of productive natural resources
e area's most important productive natural resources are its
.groundwater supply, its coastal wetlands, its beaches and shoreline,
its estuarine waters, and sand dunes or in this case the berm.
Detailed discussions of these areas may be found in the Constraints
section of the report. Man must survive and to do so the environment
must be protected. This is not to imply that the two are incompatible,
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4. The protection of'im ortant natural environments
Certain areas are indicative of nature before man began to develop
the towns and communities throughout the state and nation. These areas
should be protected and kept as natural as possible so that future
generations can know and experience the kind of growth that comes from
seeing a wild creature or plant and its habitat. Areas such as the
Carolina Beach State Park should be carefully developed as nature
preserves with minimum amounts of intense use.
5. The protection of cultural and historic resources
e history of an area and its cultural ac ground can play an
important part in its future. The Blockade Runner Museum is an
important cultural asset to the community depicting the history of
the battle of Fort Fisher to the south. Sugar Loaf Hill in the
Buffer Zone is the site of the last known Indian settlement in
the county and surely is of some value both culturally and historically.
A. Major Issues - Carolina Beach in a typical summer resort community
in many ways and yet has a character. -of its own. The following issues have
been identified by surveys, public meetings and interviews:
1. Population and future growth - Most of the surveys and meetings
indicated a preference for increased population. More single-familyy homes,
some condominiums, and less apartments were preferred by the people who
responded to the surveys and came to meetings. Single -family homes tend
to result in increased costs of services. Condominiums and single family
homes both imply ownership and a certain stability while apartments attract
a more mobile population.
2. Provision of Public Services. This issue has been the most visible
one in Carolina Beach for some time. How much service is needed? What
should it cost? Who should pay for it? These questions have been asked
by local officials, citizens, absentee property owners -almost everyone
imaginable. The answers have been the subject of Town Council meetings,
planning board meetings, public meetings, private conversations and
citizen's group meetings. Costs of water and sewer service, garbage pickup,
paving assessments, and parking meters have been in question and will
continue to be discussed as have taxes, license fees and permits. Results
of the surveys and meetings indicate a willingness to increase spending in
most public services - the question seems to be who will pay.

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3. Development of Vacant Land. There are currently 300 acres of
undeveloped land within the Town limits and 492 in the extraterritorial area.
These lands may or may not be intensively developed depending on whether or
not they fall within an Area of Environmental Concern as defined in the
guidelines for Local Planning and ultimately as adopted by the Coastal
Resources Commission. Aside from this fact is the hard economic question
of designation of various types of land use and the provision of public
services to areas not currently served. Water and sewer service will be
available in most of the town upon completion of the current project and
in some areas outside of town. Further extensions will be examined most
carefully.
4. Beach and Sound Erosion. The once wide and expansive beach at
Carolina?. Beach is no more. The rock revetment along the north shore of the
Town is subject to the force of waves and tides. The beach north from the
Northern Extension pier to Carolina Beach Inlet is rapidly eroding and will
soon be breached by waves crashing into the marshland behind the beach.
The issues - stabilization or closure of Carolina Beach Inlet and
replenishment of the beach by natural or artificial means. Without the
wide beach and protective dune the esthetic value of the shore to the tourist
is no more and even more important the area is subject to extensive
hurrican damage.
The east shoreline along Myrtle Grove Sound is eroding badly in
some areas due to several factors - wake created by passing boats and
excessive depth (up to 40 feet) in places created when.dredging was used to
obtain sand for beach replenishment. The question here is not whether
to control erosion, but how to control it. Bulkheading the shoreline is
an acceptable method and here the question is one of cost. Most individual
property owners are willing to pay their share of the cost if they can
regain land lost. If not, then obviouslys the cost will have to be
borne by others$ i.e. of the Town.

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B. Alternatives for Development - Several alternatives were posed
based upon the meetings and surveys. Some are feasible while others are not.
As mentioned above, Carolina Beach is typical of many coastal communities and
+ yet different. The typical visitor sees only the first two or three blocks
parallel to the ocean, the boardwalk and the amusement center of the Town.
Further inland, the perhaps curious visitor would find that not all the
beach homes are frame dwellings on pilings but that there exists a quiet,
plesant area of homes and families much like those in his own hometown,
people who mow the lawn and weed a small garden when they come home from
work. There are people who want more single family development and less
apartments. Other people want greatly increased commercial -resort type
development while still others want growth to stop completely and even to
decrease in size.
The Coastal Area Management Act requires that development be
"consistent with the capability of the land and water for development."
This simply means that development cannot be allowed to exceed the ability
of the land and water to accomodate it without suffering environmental
damage. The Town water and sewer system are both being repaired, improved
and expanded not only to serve the existing development but also to take
care of the needs -of future development. Policy decisions have been made
to provide the services needed not only to protect and preserve the
environment but to hopefully serve the needs of some much needed growth.
Past development trends have provided for a mix of commercial -resort
development and for an attractive living area for permanent residents.
This trend will be continued.
C. Land Use Objectives. Policies and Standards - Before and dis-
cussion of objectives, policies or standards can take place it is necessary
to define what is meant by each term. The following definitions have been
used: objective (goal) - a desired future state or status; policy -
course of action to be followed to reach an objective or goal;

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standard - a quantitative or qualitative citeria for measuring progress
and toward reaching a objective or goal.
a. Long -Range Objective - To provide an adequate working, living
and playing environment for all citizens of the Town and for those
visitors who chose to come, in harmony with the need to make wise use of
the natural resources of the area.
Policy:
--to encourage good, sound commercial and industrial development in
areas compatible with the communities' needs and abilities to provide
services
--to encourage safe, decent housing for all citizens
--to provide for the recreation needs of all age groups by the
provision of sites and services designed to cover a wide range of
desires
--to protect, as much as reasonably possible, the natural resources
of the planning area consistent with the need to maintain a viable
community
b. Objectives for Specific Issues
(1) Population and future growth - To maintain and increase the
current growth rate consistent with the needs and abilities of the local
economy.
Policy:
--To provide the necessary land use regulations and plans to
encourage growth consistent with both the specific objective and the
long range objective.
--To guide development into designated areas by the provision of
public services.
(2) Public Services - To provide the citizens with needed services
at the lowest possible cost consistent with good management.
Policy:
--To annually evaluate the adequacy at each service provided and
the cost of such service.
--To seek any and all possible sources of revenue to finance needed
services.
(3) Development of Vacant Land - To encourage development of only

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those vacan lands that can satisfy the goals of the Coastal Area Management
Act.
Policy:
--To enforce the codes, ordinances, and local regulations consistent
with the permit requirements of the CAMA.
• --To qualify the Town as a permit letting agency for minor develop-
ments in AEC's.
(4) Beach and Sound Erosion - To protect the public and the private
interest from erosion consistent with the Constitution of the State of North
Carolina.
Policy:
--To work to establish an acceptable bulkhead building line along the
eroding shore of Myrtle Sound.
--To seek beach replenishment funds from the responsible federal,
state and local interests.
--To actively seek program of stabilization of Carolina Beach Inlet.
C. Standards
The following standards will be considered in evaluating development
proposals:
Commercial development should:
--locate near intersection of major roads to better serve trade areas
--not be permitted to develop in strips, but rather in compact grouped
units.
--provide adequate, safe ingress and egress and off-street parking
have adequate space for future expansion
--have compatible signs which do not obstruct vision or distract
• drivers
Residential development should:
• ..have public water and sewer within the Town limits
--be located so as to be served by publich water and sewer outside
the Town limits if possible
--have minimum lot sizes where publich water and sewer is not avail
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--meet all requirements of HUD -Federal Inusurance Administration if
located within a coastal flood hazard area
--meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision
regulations
Recreation development should:
--be located so as to be available to a wide range of people
--provide a variety of activities to interest more than one segment
of the population
--be compatible with surrounding land uses
Natural resource areas will be designated as Areas of Environmental Concern
by the Coastal Resources Commission. The proposed AEC's and appropriate land
uses for each are described in Section VI of this report.
D. Process Used to Determine Objectives and Policies_
The basic. method used in formulating the preliminary draft was
meetings and discussions with local officials, the Planning Board and citizens.
Two land development surveys were used - one mailed in October 1973 and
another in June of 1975. The form used and a tabulation of the results are
included in The Appendix. Discussions occuuring at public meetings were
taken into account also.
It should be pointed out that as planning is not a static process,
neither are objectives and policies. They, like planning, must be flexible
and subject to the political, social, and economic processes.
The Land Use Objectives, Policies and Standards in Section C above are
the result of reviews of the preliminary draft by local citizens, Town officials,
• The Planning Board, The Coastal Resources Commission and various public
agencies including County, State, and Federal entities. These reviews took
place at 2 public meetings (Fef ruary and April), one Public Hearing (May 1191976)
and at monthly Planning Board and Town Council meetings.

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E.
Methods Employed in Public Participation
Public participation has been broken into two subsections:
Education (the process of informing the public) and Involvement (the
process of absorbing the people into the planning program). The Coastal
Resources Commission has published a booklet entitleds Handbook on
Public Participation, which contains recommendations concerning
the most effective methods to employ when seeking widespread
participation of the public in the planning program. In addition, each -
locality's public participation program is monitored periodically by
the staff of the Coastal Resources Commission to insure that certain
standards are being met.
The goal of the public participation program is to generate some
commentary concerning the future of the town from each citizen and
public agency and to transform these comments into a statement of local
land use issues, objectives, policies and standards. The education phase
of the program has utilized posters, pamphlets, newspaper articles about
LAMA, public meetings, and the City Manager's Newsletter. The involve-
ment phase has included the Town Council, Planning Board, administrative
officials, and private citizens.
In a unique spirit of Town -County coordination, the Town of
Carolina Beach and the Wilmington -New Hanover Planning Department have
cooperated in mustering public participation. The County in its planning
program has divided the County into planning districts with district
coordinatiors whose primary responsibility is to "get the word out" and
solicit response to various programs and ideas regarding CAMA. A
sampling of the efforts by the coordinator for the Carolina Beach Area
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coordinator and the town planner participated in no less than 10 meetings
with various civic, fraternal and municipal groups. These meetings began
in April 1975 and ran through May 1976. Additional coverage was gained by
six television interviews, fifty-one public service radio spot announce-
ments, and some 14 newspaper notices. Posters indicating time and place
of meetings, and handbills (some 700 total) ward distributed and displayed
throughout the area.
Attendance at the various meetings ranged from a low of nine to a
high of around 45 with an average of about 20 at most meetings. It is
generally felt by Town officials that while the numbers are low,
participation by the public was better than expectei. Land Use Planning
in Carolina Beach is not a new and controversial program. The Town has
retained a planning consultant almost constantly since 1969 and had, in
fact, begun to update a land:.use,-plan prepared in 1959 just prior to the
passage of CAMA.
The degree of participation achieved cannot be measured exactly.
Response to the mail -out surveys was low --less than 15%. Attendance
at meetings, mentioned above, was better than expected and discussion
at most was lively with many questions asked and suggestions made. The
results of the meetings, both with citizens and officials, and the
surveys may be found in the Land Use Objectives, Policies and Standards.
Questionnaires
In October, 19739 the City Manager's Newsletter, which is sent to
over 19000 taxpayers in and out of town, included a Land Development
Survey, a copy of which is included in this section. Unfortunately, the
survey was the last page of a folded mailinq and therefore the name and
address of each recipient was imprinted on each one. It was felt at the
time that this resulted in the low number of returns (62) which amounted
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In June 19759 a second questionnaire was sent out via the City Manager's
Newsletter --this one was to get better results and was oriented more in
keeping with the aims of the Coastal Area Management Act. Remembering the
snafu from the earlier efforts the printer was instructed to place the
survey from inside the folding rather than where it would be identified.
Again the survey was ill -placed and mailed before the error was caught.
Result? Thirty-six froms were returned. The results are tabulated on
the forms shown in the Appendix.

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IV. Constraints
A. Land Suitability
The following is an analysis of the general suitability of the
undeveloped lands within the Carolina Beach Planning Area for
development. Consideration has been given to the following factors:
1) Physical Limitations
2) Fragile Areas
3) Areas with Resource Potential
Several areas which are discussed in this section may be design-
ated as areas of Environmental Concern. In the event this happens
those lands will be subject to the requirements specified in the
Guidelines for Local Planning for AEC's.
1) Physical Limitations for Development
a) Hazard areas
(1) Man-made Areas - The Sunny Point Military Ocean
Terminal Buffer Zone described in the Existing Land
Use section of this report is the major explosive
accident at the terminal, however, this buffer zone
is located as a safety factor in an effort to
prevent the unnecessary loss of life and/or
property should one occur. The buffer zone prevents
expansion to the west of Town and any development
of the Cape Fear River frontage.
A second man-made limitation for development is
the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
north of the Planning Area. While it is not partic-
ularly a hazard area, it does represent a barrier to
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(2) Natural Areas - Natural hazard areas include ocean
erodible areas, estuarine erodible areas and flood
hazard areas. Most of the beach front along the
Planning Area is experienceing erosion, however, due
to the Corps of Engineers berm and dune project which
included some beach replenishment, an accurate
estimate of the average annual rate of erosion is not
available. North of the Town limits, the beach has
experienced very rapid erosion since the opening of
Carolina Beach Inlet. Estuarine erodible areas
include the shores of Myrtle Grove Sound and the land
area just opposite Snow's Cut on the Intracoastal
Waterway which is caused by the tidal fl.ux from the
Cape Fear River.
The flood hazard areas are delineated on the FIA Flood
Hazard Boundary Map 001. The Town of Carolina Beach
participates in the regular phase of the National Flood
Insurance Program and enforces the requirements of the
program. According to a report on "Wind -tide Flooding
in New Hanover County, North Carolina" prepared by the
U.S. Corps of Engineers in December 19699 there is a
riverine flood hazard area along the Cape Fear River
affected by 50-year frequency wind -tide flooding.
All of this area is within the Buffer Zone mentioned
above.

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b) Soil Limitations
The Carolina Beach Planning Area encompasses fifteen soil
mapping units, as described in the Soil Survey Interpretations and
Maps for New Hanover County, prepared by the Soil Conservation Service
. of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Characteristics of these
units are outlined below:
7/706 Newhan fine sand
Located primarily alonq the coastline and intracoastal waterway;
most of the acreage of this type has been developed with residential and
summer beach dwellings; permeability is rapid, shrink -swell potential is
low; water table normally occurs at a depth of six feet or more; an
excessively drained sand, there is a possibility of contamination of
water supply sources from septic tank use in areas dominated by the
Newhan fine sand; low in natural fertility.
76B/714B Wakulla sand
Has a high potential for most residential and industrial uses in
its natural state; permeability is rapid, shrink -swell potential is low;
tendency to lose water (excessive drainage) and low fertility make
establishment of lawns difficult; naturally acidic; water table usually
stays below six feet.
78B Lakeland sand
Low in natural fertility, organic content, surface rninoff, available
water capacity, and shrink -swell potential; rapid permeability; water
table usually ten feet below surface; acidic; possibility of water supply
source contamination from septic tanks when used for residence and
industries.

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79B Kureb sand
Permeability is very rapid; water table normally six feet or deeper;
low in natural fertility, organic content, and available water capacity;
strongly acid to neutral; there is a danger of polluting water supply
sources from septic tank use; lawns and shrubbery difficult to establish;
excessively drained.
94 Dorovan soils
Flooded daily to frequently by tidal backwaters; poorly drained;
water table is at or near the surface most of the year; permeability is
slow; flooding, water table and load bearing capacity will prevent most
types of development; fertility is low, organic content is high; very
acidic with a high potential for shrinkage.
582 Leon sand
Water table varies between ten and forty inches depending on
rainfall; natural fertility, avialable water capacity, and organic content
are low; permeability is usually rapid in upper layers and moderate in
loweer; generally acidic; problems of drainage, especially where sewage
effluent filter fields are used, are the major limiting factors for
dwellings and industry.
7240 Rimini sand
Excessively drained; water table usually below six feet; infiltration
is rapid and surface runoff is slow; very acidic and low fertility; with
• adequate fertilization, the Rimini sand has a high potential for most
anticipated uses in the Carolina Beach Planninq Area.

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760B Baymeade fine sand
Water table is below five feet usually; low in natural fertility,
organic matters and available water capacity; permeability is moderately
rapid and shrink swell potential is low; Baymeade has few limitations
for most urban uses in the Carolina Beach Planning Area; excessively
drained.
812 Johnston soils
Very poorly drained, water table is normally at or near the surface;
low in natural fertility, high in organic content and available water
capacity; strongly acidic; shrink -swell potential is low and permeability
moderate; usually located on flood plains; flooding, high water table,
and load bearing capacity are major limiting factors.
890 Muryille loamy fine sand
Very poorly drained; permeability is rapid in upper layer, less
rapid in lower; low in natural fertility, organic content, and available
water capacity; shrink -swell potential is low; difficult to drain this
soil for residential development using septic tanks; water table is at or
near surface most of the year.
891 Lynn Haven fine sand
Poorly drained; permeability rapid in upper layers and moderate in
lower; runoff is slow; water table is near the surface for about six
months, and about 10 to 40 inches below surface the rest of the year;
low in natural fertility, organic content, and available water capacity;
it is very difficult to drain this soil for devleopmental purposes.

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892 Tidal Marsh
Located on level tidal floodplains between ocean and uplands; neutral
to mildly alkaline; used mainly for animal habitats, and is dominated by
cordgrass; should be considered unsuitable for development.
6 Urban land
Has been cut, graded, filled and paved to the point that the original
soil properties have been altered or destroyed; is usuually covered with
buildings or pavement.
It should be noted that the unsuitability of many of these soils for
septic tank filter fields is less of a problem in areas served by sewer
systems than in areas which have no sewer service. The area lying
within the town limits of Carolina Beach, for example, would not be
affected by adverse soil properties to the extent that the extraterritorial
area is limited.
Also noteworthy is the fact that a large portion of the extraterritorial
area lies within the Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal Buffer Zone, where
development is already restricted to a large degree. Most of the extraterritorial
soils which have either slight or moderate ratings for foundations are also
found in the Buffer Zone, and are therefore undeveloped at this time.

INTERPRETATION OF SOILS
WITH LIMITATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Map Symbol
Soil Pupping Unit
Degree of Limitation
for
Name
Septic Tank
Local Roads
Filter Fields
Dwellings
Light Industry
& Streets
Recreation
7 & 706
Newhan fine sand
Slight
Severe
Severe
Moderate
Severe
76B & 714B
Wakulla sand
Moderate
Slight
Slight
Slight
Severe
78B
Lakeland sand
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Slight
Severe
79B
Kureb sand
Severe
Moderate
Slight
Sliaht
Severe
94
Dorovan soils
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
582
Leon sand
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
724B
Rimini sand
Severe
None to
Slight
Slight
Severe
Slight
760B
Baymeade fine sand
Moderate
Slight
Slight
Slight
Moderate
812
Johnston soils
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
Very severe
00
890
Murville loamy
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
fine sand
891
Lynn Haven fine sand
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
892
Tidal Marsh
Very severe
Very severe
Severe
Severe
Severe
DEFINITIONS
Soil Imitations:
Moderate - the rating given soils that have properties moderately favorable for the rated use, can be
monied or overcome by planning, design or maintenance
Severe - the rating given soils that have one or more properties (e.g. flood hazard, high water table,
etc.) unfavorable for the rated use; in most cases, it is very costly to alter the soil or design a
structure which is compatible with the soil
�Slig�h_.t- the rating given soils that have properties favorable for the rated use.
Available water capacity- the capacity of the soils to hold water for plant use for plant use.
Floodazar - water standing above the surface for an extended length of time
ermea i i the quality of the soil that permits movement of air/water
rink-swepotential - the relative change in volume to be expected to soil material with changes in
moisture content
Source: Soil Survey Interpretations and Maps for New Hanover County North Carolina, U.S. Department of
Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Conservrt,an Service ion Soil and Water Resources, U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil

Map Symbol Soil Mapping Unit a.
' Name
Oves
°jee "aa 1 er 7 h 706 Newhan fin: sand
768 6 714B Wakulla sand
• ,•, ,;' <v r 78B Lakeland sand
• ! SOILS MAP . 79a Kureb sand
• ,a " �� 94 Dorovan soils
• 582 Leon sand
W '
724B Rimini sand
n` 760E Baymeade fine sand
812 Johnston soils
890 Y,urville 'loamy
,. fine sand-
n
�• M ,(� ` 891 Lynn Haven fine tend
a Tr• •w ': ,•,. f? ° ' 892 'tidal Marah
+"' •+ O a ►� q •,t '� 6 Urban land
,�' •t ,:. ^, �l J .n•..:• ,,, . .ems •
/ ,.. ,,, •. i . T .1 , pa
``f\ •ate 'a•. j -._•� 'i._.i�: - .: -' ••a.a ti '.• ••..� y•\
J ,u to ;�r �� I! 4'- • ;. • I �
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21
AT LANTI'G OCEAN
GAROLwNAN«BEAGH
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c) Water Supply Area
Carolina Beach uses groundwater to meet all water needs. Since ground-
water is the exclusive water source, Carolina Beach is not in any designated
Public supply watershed (as defined by the health department). Carolina
Beach is located within the Lower Cape Fear River Basin.
The hydrogeology of Carolina Beach is complex, unconsolidated sediments
from land surface to 130 feet BLS contain groundwater under water table
and/or semi -artesian circumstances; these water -bearing sands are tentatively
designated as the Post -Pliocene Aquifer. Below the Post -Miocene Aquifer is
the Tertiary System Acquifer from 130 BLS to 180 BLS, is composed of
limestone, and is artesian. From 180 feet BLS to an estimated 1240 feet
BLS is the Cretaceous System Aquifer made-up of sands which store brackish
groundwater under artesian and flowing artesian conditions. Basement is
encountered at 1240 feet BLS.,
Rainfall directly recharges the Post -Miocene Aquifer. Under favorable
conditions, the Post -Miocene Aquifer would be a significant source of
recharge to the Tertiary System Aquifer since the:interveninq confining.
layers are either now transmissive or would be under unusual differentials
in head.
Potable and possibly,.brackish groundwater in consequential quantities
is stored in the post -Miocene Aquifer; potable groundwater in sizable
quantities exist in the underlying Tertiary System Aquifer.
For Carolina Beach the aquifer of importance is the Tertiary System
Aquifer. Seven open end wells exposed to this aquifer could yield 1340
GPM or 1.93 MGp high quality groundwater. Present quantity and quality of
groundwater is adequate; future availability is probably no problem with
wise use.
d) Steep Slopes
There are no areas within the Planning Area where the predominant
slope exceeds twelve percent (12%).

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2) Fragile Areas
The following potentially fragile areas exist within the Planning
Area. Most of the ones listed below will also be found in the section
on Areas of Environmental Concern.
a) Coastal Wetlands - A thin strip of marshland extends along the
shore of Myrtle Grove Sound. There remains a definite question
in the minds of local officials as to the ecologic and economic
value of this strip versus the economic loss of adjacent
property owners in an area subject to urban development.
There remains the threat of loss of public facilities (roads,
water and sewer lines and lift stations) in the area on the east
side of the Sound along Canal Drive to be considered, too.
A much larger area of wetlands ( high and low tidal) is north of
the town between the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway.
There is almost no land that could be considered for development
in the area.
b) Sand Dunes along the Outer Banks - There appears to be very
little if any natural sand dunes left within the Planning
Area, most having been destroyed by man and hurricanes many
years ago. There is, however a berm and dune fronting the
beach within the town limits. This was constructed by the
U.S. Corps of Engineers and is protected from development of
any type of permanent structures.
c) Ocean Beaches and Shorelines (on the Outer Banks) - The area
• of beach from the mean low tide landward to the toe of the
berm, dune or first vegetation, all of which occur along the
ocean front within the Planning Area.

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d) Estuarine Waters - Myrtle Grove Sound, the Intracoastal
Waterway, and the Cape Fear River respectively border the
Carolina Beach Planning Area on the East, North and West.
The value of each of these bodies of water is indisputable
to the residents and visitors of the area.
e) Public Trust Waters - The Cape Fear River, the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway and Myrtle Grove Sound, all considered
Estuararine Waters and described in -paragraph d) above are
considered Public Trust Waters as well as the Atlantic Ocean
and the lands thereunder from mean high water to the seaward
limit of North Carolina jurisdiction.
f) Areas sustaining Remnant Species - The Carolina Beach State
Park contains areas where the Venus Flytrap grows in its
natural state. This plant is native to the North Carolina
Coastal area and is listed as rare.
3) Areas With Resource Potential
a) Existing -National or State Parks - Carolina Beach State Park,
discussed earlier in this report is located just west of the
town.
B. Capacity of Community Facilities
The Town of Carolina Beach provides its citizens and seasonal
visitors with a full range of municipal services. The budget for the
current fiscal year excluding the water and sewer improvement project
($2,160,994.00) is $1,115#910.000 an increase of $1719068 over last
• year's budget.

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General Summary of Total Budget Revenues and Expenditures.
Dollar Amount Percentage of Budget
General Fund $613,334.00 54.9%
Water and Sewer Fund $2519831.00 22.6%
Debt Service Fund $ 92,500.00 8.3%
General Capital Reserve Fund $ 459713.00 4.1%
Groin and Beach Fund $ 219457.00 1.9%
Marina Fund $ 339100.00 3.0%
Revenue Sharing Fund $ 57*975.00 5.2%
Sub -Total $191159910.00 100.0%
Water & Sewer Project Fund $261609994.00
$3,2769904.00
As can be seen from the table above, the General Fund accounts for
over half of the budget. The next table gives a general breakdown of
revenues and expenditures in the General Fund. The largest source of funds
is the ad valorum tax closely followed by license and other revenues, including
fees, grants, etc.
General governmental operations account for 25% of the expenditures
while the Police Department requires 27.5%.
General Fund Budget
Revenues
Taxes, Penalties, Interest
License and Other Revenues
Fines and Revenues from Other Sources
Total General Fund Revenues
$2649794.00
43.2%
$2229224.00
36.2%
$1269316.00
20.6%
$6139334.00
100.0%

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The following is a summary of some of the various community facilities
and services provided by the town:
1) Existing water and sewer service areas - the water and sewer
maps indicate the extent of current coverage and the areas
to be served when the water and sewer improvement project
is completed. Completion of the project, begun in November
1975, is expected to be within 18 months.
2) Water system - Carolina Beach's water system is fed from
six wells capable of supplying approximately 1.2 million
gallons of water daily. A 100,000 gallon elevated water
tank provides 60 65 psi pressure on the main at the base
of the tank. A one million gallon ground reservoir is fed
by the wells through the distribution system and provides
storage for fire purposes. Quality of the water is fairly
good with some sulfur, CO and iron. The distribution system
2
sonsists of 2,6, and 8-inch mains. Plaintenance of the system
is high since many portions are old and have been damaged
by hurricanes. The 2-inch mains are insufficient in size
to allow for fire hydrants, leaving large portions of the
town without adequate fire protection except by tank truck.
3) Sewer system - The town has a separate sewerage collection
and transmission system with a Wastewater Treatment Facility
located west of the town on the Cape Fear River. The present
sewer collecting system is in poor condition in part with
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There are large sections of the system that, due to storms,
high tides and general deterioration, have failed to operate
and are clogged with sand and debris which prevents normal
flow, thereby causing a back-up of sewage in residences and
businessess. The collection system serves 65% of the town
area.
The existing sewage transmission system consists of three
(3) Lift Stations and force mains that deliver all sewage to
the existing sewer outfall at Dow Road which carries it to
the Wastewater Treatment Facility. All these lift stations
have recently been completely renovated and are in good
condition. The Wastewater Treatment Facility consisting of a
Bar Screen, Aerated Stabilization Basin and chlorine contact.
The Facility was constructed in 1961 and has a capacity of 1.0
million gallons per day or 10,000 persons. The facility has
been operating satisfactorily and the proposed sewer extensions
in town will not exceed the capacity of the Facility. The
town however, is desirous of upgrading the Facility to meet
current water quality standards and provide for increased
future standards. Discharge is into the Cape Fear River.
The table below lists the Effluent Limitations specified in
Permit No. 8083 issued by the Division of Environmental
Managements Department of Natural & Economic Resources on
February 59 1975:

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Initial Effluent Limitations
In mg/1 (lbs/day)
During the period beginning on the effective date of this Permit
and lasting until the date of completion of construction, discharges
from the Town of Carolina Beach's wastewater treatment plant shall
be limited as specified below:
Other Units
Effluent Characteristics Daily Average Daily Maximum Average Maximum
Flow 1.0 I1GD 1.2 MGD
BOD 50 (416) 75 (750)
5
Total Suspended Solids 90 (750) 120 (1200)
The receiving water's temperature shall not be increased above
the natural water temperature by more than 1.5° F during the
n
months of June, July and August nor more than 4.00 F during
other months, and in no case to exceed 900 F as a result of
the discharge.
The pH in the effluent shall be such as to prevent a pH in the
receiving stream of less than 6.0 or greater than 8.5.
As a result of the discharge, fecal coliforms in the receiving
streat shall not exceed a log mean of 1,000/ml (IIPN or MF count)
based upon at least five consecutive samples examined during
any thirty (30) day period; nor exceed 2,000/100 ml in more
than 20% of the samples examined during such period.
4) Primary Roads - Carolina Beach has a thoroughfare plan map
which has been mutually adopted and the North Carolina Department
of Transportation. The plan provides for eventually moving U.S. 421
from Lake Park Boulevard and First Avenue, west of town to Dow Road.
No time frame is scheduled for this action. Primary roads in the
Carolina Beach Planning Area are U. S. 421, Dow Road and Harper Avenue.
Average Daily Traffic counts for 1974 provided by the North Carolina
Department of Transportation are as follows:
U.S. 421 (Lake Park Boulevard) at King Avenue - 6,100
U.S. 421 south of Harper Avenue - 6,400
Dow Road south of Harper Avenue - 1,150
Harper Avenue east of Eighth Avenue - 650

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According to the Highway Capacity Manual*, the practical capacity
for two lanes plus parking for two way traffic is 5,700 -89200
vehicles which has a reasonable expectation of passing over a
given section of a lane or a roadway in both directions during
a given time period under prevailing roadway and traffic conditions.
Based upon this information, none of the primary roads exceed
capacity. It should be pointed out that the figures given
represent average annual daily traffic. Carolina Beach experiences
extremely heavy traffic during the summer season and especially on
weekends. Data on traffic counts and flow are not available
as of this writing.
5) Schools - The Carolina Beach school is operated by the New
Hanover County school system. The school is an elementary
school and serves the population south of Snow's Cut. Older
students are transported to schools in and around Wilmington.
6) Police - The police force in Carolina Beach is staffed with a
chief, ten men, 4 dispatchers, and a secretary. The department
operates 4 cars and patrols a three shift 24 hour day. All officers
have received at least the minimum training required by the
State. The department is equipped with communications, connected
with the Police Information Network and has qualified Breathalyzer
test operators.
• *Highway Research Board, "Highway Capacity Manual," Special Report 87, 1965
7) Fire and Rescue - Carolina Beach has a fire chief, three
additional full-time firemen and a volunteer force of 30 men.
The department has the following rolling equipment:

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Unit
Model Year
Capacity
Fire Pumper
1944
750 GPM
Pumper
1952
600 GPM
Pumper
1970
19250 GPM
Pumper
1975*
19000 GPM
Rescue Modulance
1975
* This unit is on order; delivery date is November 1976.
The fire department also functions as an emergency medical
team with 6 full time (not additional) town employees and 5
volunteers operating a three man 24-hour watch. With no doctors
in town and the nearest medical facility some 16 miles away, the
unit (new this year) has been credited with numerous lives saved.
8) Sanitation - The town operates its own landfill in the Buffer
Zone. During the winter season solid waste pick-up is made 2
times a week in the residential areas. In the summer season
pick-ups are made 4 to 7 times weekly with different areas
receiving coverage as is needed to keep the town clean. The
Sanitation Department is self-supporting from fees collected
and the rate structure is currently under study for adjustment.
9) Lifeguard - In the summer the town provides a lifeguard staff of
11 supervised by the Director of Recreation. Line of sight
coverage is provided in the boardwalk area and the beach front is
patrolled with a radio equipped four-wheel vehicle. All lifeguard
stands are walkie-talkie equipped.

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V. ESTIMATED DEMAND
A. Population and Economic
The Guidelines for Local Planning require that a population esti-
mate for the next ten years be made and utilized as the basis for de-
termining land and facilities demand and for classifying land areas.
Major identifiable economic trends or factors in the economy which
might have impact on future land use are required to be examined.
Three additional factors to be considered in making population estimates
are (1) Seasonal population (2) Local objectives concerning growth,
and (3) Foreseeable social and economic change. It should be pointed
out that future population estimates are just that -- estimates,
especially in small towns. Lack of detailed data births, deaths, or
migration (in or out of the area) renders the most accurate projection
method, cohort -survival, unusable. The following table demonstrates
the variety of "projections" that can be generated using four different
methods of analysis:
1. Arithmetic -This method asserts that a given absolute
numerics chance in population from one point in time
to another in the past is the best means of extrapolating a
future population trend.
2. Geometric -This method asserts that a given percentage
c ange in population from; -one point in time to another in
in the past is the best indicator of the future population
trend.
3. Least Squares -This method uses regression analysis to compute
a trend Me "best fitting" the past population data to yield
an extrapolated population projection.
4. Ratio "Ste-Dovin"-This method bases the small area population
on that of a relatively larger territorial unit which contains
the smaller area in question. The assumption is that the
larger unit data may be available that will enable a more
accurate projection.

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I;r
POPULATION PROJECTION
5
10
25
50
Year
Year
Year
Year
1970
1975
1980
1985
1990
2000
2025**
Arithmetic
1663
1859
2055
2257
2447
2839
3819
Geometric
1663
1994
2324
2786
3248
4540
7054
Least Squares
1663
1851
2040
2226
2411
2779
3707
Ratio Step-down*
1663
2027
2390
2664
2939
3572
5117
*Data used in Ratio Stepdown supplied by Wilmington. New
Hanover Planninq Department projections for New Hanover
County Townships
**It should be realized that 50 year projections for an area
smaller than a multi -county region are relatively worthless
as a viable planning tool, however, these projections are
made cons stent-.i4bh `bhe.-96i del i nes.

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Each of these methods are based upon the assumption that the
area in question (the town only) has remained the same physical size
in the past and will continue to do so in the future. While Carolina
Beach has increased in size through annexation it has not increased
' its population in this manner. It is expected that within the ten year
planning period under discussion, annexation of population holding
areas south and north of the town will take place. For purposes of
discussion only in this draft, the 1985 permanent population of Carolina
Beach will be assumed to be 29664 as projected by the ratio step-down
method. Annexation may increase this figure but will not affect the
population of the Planning Area. Sufficient past data is not available
to make any predictions about the population of the planning area except
to say that in 1970 the U.S. Census reported a total of 574 persons
within this area. Recent data provided by the Wilmington -New Hanover
Planning Department indicates that Federal Point Township, which contains
the Carolina Beach Planning Area, increased its population by 58.1% from
1960 to 1970 and by 1980 should have 8450 people for an increase of
65.2%. It is reasonable to assume that some of this increase will lie
within the Planning Area. The estimate is 948 people.
Seasonal population changes create the economy by which the town
lives. These same changes make it necessary that the town provide services
at levels that vary from season to season. In 1970 there were 1273
seasonal homes within the town and Planning Area. Using an average of
8.49 persons per unit established by dividing the number of units (80)
managed by a local realtor by the total number of persons the units would
hold (679)9 we find that if all available seasonal homes are occupied at
once there are approximately 100808 additional people in the total Planning
Area. There are approximately 411 motel rooms available in the area and
assuming full occupancy at 3 persons per room (most rooms have two double
beds) this accounts for another 1233 people.

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Day visitors (those who come to the beach for the day only) cannot be
reasonbly estimated because of a lack of valid data. Officials in the N.C.
' Department of Transporation indicate than an origin and destination study
of vehicle flow patterns into, and out of the area would provide the
necessary information to make such estimates, however no such study is
available and, because of the cost none is contemplated. Adding the
permanent population (estimated at 2700 total area), the motel possibles
and seasonal home possibles gives a total of 149741 people excluding day
visitors.
As mentioned earlier the economy of the area is geared to the seasonal
influx of tourists. Motels, apartments, cottages are open in spring and
summer and closed in the fall and winter. The charter fishing fleet is
active, spring, summer and fall and closed by Thanksgiving unless the
weather is exceptionally good. Over a period of years as the permanent
population has increased there has been an increase in retail stores
year round. Some restaurants now cater to permanent residents. A small
shopping center is planned for the west side of U.S. 421 just south of the
Snow's Cut bridges. All of these are indicators that the economy is
improving and becoming related to the permanent residents.
Of course, all of these examples cited will depend heavily on the
seasonal trade to round out the slack winter months. Local businessmen
and realtors indicate that the 1975 season was better than the 1974 season
but somewhat below the 1973 season. The energy crunch is blamed for the
poor season in 1974. Realtor and motel operators have noticed that in
1974 and 1975 more North Carolina people came to the area who used to
vacation further away. The presence of out-of-state tourists was down due
to the travel distance. An exception of this was an influx of Canadian
visitors due io part to an advertising campaign by the Pleasure Island
Tourist Bureau.

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Local Officials are committed to maintaining and improving the tourist
economy of the area. In a survey taken this summer (See Public Participation
Section) 47% of the respondents indicated a desire that the population
increase greatly aad 30% wanted a'slight increase while 20% wanted it
to remain the same or slightly decrease. When asked what type of develop-
ment there should be more or less of, 72% wanted more single-family homes,
500 wanted more public recreation, 36% wanted moee commercial development,
36% wanted more public open space, 28% wanted condominiums, 25% wanted
industrial development, 11% wanted more apartments and none of the respondents
wanted more mobile homes. On the negative side, 3% wanted less single-family
homes and public open space,-19% wanted less commercial development and
condominiums, 22% wanted less industrial development, 36% wanted less
apartments, and 50% wanted less mobile homes. On balance, the survey respond-
ents wanted more single-family homes, Condominiums, commercial, industrial,
open space and recreation and less apartments and mobile homes.
B. Future Land deeds
The Guidelines for Local Planning define five categories for the
classification of future land use: 1) Developed, 2) Transition,
3) Community, 4) Rural and 5) Conservation. Most of the land in the
Carolina Beach Planning Area will fall into Developed, Transition, or
Conservation. It is noted here that the land classification system is
primarily applicable -to counties and does not seem to "fit" towns unless
local modifications are allowed. The land use plan is generally the basis
for a zoning ordinance and the general classifications provided in the
. system are not sufficiently detailed to support zoning classifications.
For this reason, a more detailed future land use map will be developed for
presentation in the final draft. This map will break transition lands
down into specific categories as is the existing land use map. These
groups are more readily understood by the general public and therefore may
be easily related to land use decisions in the future.

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The following table Indicates future land/use acreage allocations
for the year 1985 based upon the "projection" permanent population of the
planning area (3,612) and upon certain other factors such as expressed desires
for increased commercial activity, the availability of public services,
and additional recreational areas.
1985 Land Demand
` Approximate
Existing_p ulation Based
27276
w factors
Residential ac
Commercial 41.71 55.40
75.002
20.003
Industrial 1.80 2.40
Transportation, Communication
Utilities 492.82 659.28
660.00
Governmental -Institutional 14.54 19.45
20.00
Cultural, Entertainment
35.005
& Recreation 13.034 17.43
Total Developed 856.66 1145.60
1235.00
Amount of increase 288.94
378.34
(footnote explanations follow)
1) Reflects a reduction in person per acre from 9.25 to
8.49
or roughly three families per acre
2) Reflects desire for increased commercial land uses;
new
shopping center beginning construction has 17 acres;
motels and hotels are in this classification
3) Reflects a desire to provide adequate land area to accomodate
an acceptable light industry or possibly a boatworks
or other
marine -related industry
4) This figure contains only recreation oriented land uses,
excluding the 337 acre State Park
5) Reflects a desire to provide additional amounts of recreation
land acreages for the use of permanent residents; the Town has
acquired 10.2 acres just inside the buffer zone at Clarendon
Avenue and Dow Road and intends to purchase 10 more
acres at
Clarendon and Seventh Avenue .
The population based demand and the demand w/factors are 288.94
acres and 378.34 respectively. Within the Planning Area, there are
7.92:61.undeveloped.acres including 300.43 in town and 492.27 on outside.
Some or all of this land will fall within an AEC$ thereby limiting
development to some extent.

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C. Community Facilities Demand
Using the "projected" 1985 permanent population of the total Planning
Area of 3,612 people (29664 Town and 948 extraterritorial) most of the
community facilities currently provided by the Town will be adequate
since the current service level is based on a much higher season
populations . In the likely event that the seansonal population demands
increase, then it is the intention of the Town to provide for the
increase.
Contracts were let and construction began in November 1975 on a
$2,160,994 water and sewer system improvement program. Items included in
the water system are a new well, modern treatment facilities, and new
lines as shown on the Water System map. All lines to be six inches or
larger and the system to be looped. Fire hydrants will be located
throughout the system resulting in a lower rating for fire insurance.
Items included in the sewer system include new lines as shown on the
Sewer System Map, three new lift stations to serve low areas, necessary
force mains, and a new waste treatment plant. The new plant will be
capable of handling an average of 1.5 million gallons daily with a
maximum of 1.8 MGD. The table below lists the Effluent Limitations
specified in Permit 8083 issued by the Department of Natural and
Economic Resources, Division of Environmental Management for the new
plant:
FINAL EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
n mg s ay
During the period beginning on the date of the completion of construction
and lasting until the date of expiration of this Permit, discharges from
the Town of Carolina Beach's wastewater treatment plant shall be limited
as specified below: Other Units
Effluent Characteristics Daily Average Daily Maximum Average Maximum
ow 5M G6
BOD5 30 (375) 45 (675)
Total Suspended Solids 10 (125) 20 (300).
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen 25 (312) 35 (525)

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The receiving waters temperature shall not be increased above the
natural water temperature by more than 1.50 F during the months of June,
July and August nor more than 4.OoF during other months; and in no case
to exceed 90OF as a result of the discharge.
The pH of the effluent shall be such as to prevent a pH in the receiving
stream of less than 6.0 standard units or greater than 8.5 standard
units.
As a result of the discharge, fecal coliforms in the receiving stream
shall not exceed a log mean of 200/100 ml (MPN or MF count) based upon
at least five consecutive samples examined during any thirty (30) day
period; nor exceed 400/100 ml in more than 20% of the samples examined
during such period.
The new systems (water and sewer) should be capable of serving the needs
of the area for the planning period. Other public services such as police,
fire resuce, sanitation, and lifeguard are not as costly to provide and
can be increased as the demand makes it necessary.

M.
VI. PLAN DESCRIPTION
A. Land Classification
Land Classification - The North Carolina Land Classification System
contains five classes of land. These are:
t1), Developed - are areas with a minimum gross population
density of 2,000 people per square mile; and at a
minimum contains existing public services of water
and sewer systems, educational and road systems - all
of which are able to support the present population
and accompanying land uses.
(2) Transition - lands where moderate to high density growth
is to be encouraged and must be no greater than that
at a minimum gross population density of 2,000 people
per square mile
(3) __C__o__m__mun��it this class identifies existing and new clusters
of low density development not requiring major public services
(4) Rural - identifies lands for long term management for
pro7uctive resource utilization and includes all lands
not in the Developed, Transition, Community and Conservation
(5) Conservation - identifies lands which should be maintained
essentially —in its natural state and where very limited and
no public services are provided.
A strict interpretation of the definitions above would place the
lands of the Carolina Beach Planning Area in at least three of the five
classes - Developed, Transition and Conservation. All of the land
within the Town Limits (643.98 acres) which is developed or undeveloped,
excluding beaches and buffer zone, would fall within the Developed class
or the transition class since water and sewer service is available or will
be within two years. Roads and school service is currently available
throughout the Town. The density standard for developed and Transition
lands is 2,000 persons per square mile or 3.125 persons per acre. The
population ratio to land in town is 2100 people i 644 acres or 3.266.
Actually the population is living on 343.64 developed acres for a
density of 6.11 persoi,s per Kre o

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The land outside of the Town within the Planning Area will be
classified Transition, Conservation and/or Rural. The Land Classification
system is being studied by the Planning Board and Town Council in conjuction
with the future land needs of the area.

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CAROLINA BEACH
NORTH CAROLINA

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B. Proposed Areas of Environmental Concern - The Coastal Area Manage-
ment Act of 1974 requires that local land use plans give special attention to
the protection and appropriate development of Areas of Environmental Concern
acting upon local suggestions and following the statutory guidelines. The
identification of AEC's by local governments will serve to assist the Coastal
Resources Commission in the ultimate designation of Areas of Environmental
Concern and will also provide data for use in the local land use plans.
The identification of AEC's by local governments will not be
utilized for purposes of land use control or permit letting. Only final
AEC's adopted by Coastal Resources Commission will be used in the permit
letting program. The determination of whether a particular site is within
an AEC category will be based upon adopted written descriptions of AEC's.
Any development requiring land area over twenty (20) acres or with a
building of 609000 square feet of floor space will require a permit from
the CRC if the proposed development is within an Area of Environmental
Concern. All smaller developments may be regulated by local Governments.
The following AEC's have been identified -.in the Planning Area:
1 Coastal Wetlands - Tidal Marshland
A thin strip of marshland extends along the shore of Pdyrtle Grove
Sound.
Appropriate Land Uses:
(a) Utility easements and facilities where restoration of marsh
conditions will occur upon completion of the project;
(b) Elevated walkways and piers to navigational channels;
(c) Access routes for marina facilities.
2 Estuarine Waters;
Myrtle Grove Soundo the Intercoastal Waterway, and the Cape Fear
River respectively border the Planning Area on the East. North
and West.

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Appropriate Uses:
(a) Elevated pier and boat docks except in maintained navigable
channels;
(b) Public utility easements and facilities where the natural
conditions will be restored upon completion of the project;
(c) The dredging and maintenance of access channels except in
productive shellfish beds.
3 Existing National or State Parks:
Carolina Beach State Park, is located just west of the Town.
Appropriate Land Uses:
Picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hikes, nature study
and camping.
4 Public Trust Waters:
The Cape Fear River, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and
Myrtle Grove Sound, all considered Estuarine Waters and described
in paragraph (2) above are considered Public Trust Waters, as
well as the Atlantic Ocean and the lands thereunder from mean
high/water to the seaward limit of North Carolina jurisdiction.
Appropriate Land Uses:
(a) Fishing Piers in both ocean and estuarine waters;
(b) Access for marina facilities;
(c) Public utility easement;
(d) Dredging and maintenance of navigation channels;
(e) Bulkheads, groins and jetties.
5 Sand Dunes along the Outer Banks:
There appears to be very little if any natural sand dunes left
within the Planning Area, most having been destroyed by man and
hurricanes many years ago. There is, however, a berm and dune
fronting the beach within the Town Limits.

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This was constructed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers and is
protected from development of any type of permanent structures.
Appropriate Land Uses:
The frontal dunes should be considered unsuitable for all develop-
ment which would alter their natural functions. Appropriate land
uses shall be limited to the following:
(a) Elevated fishing pier;
(b) Elevated pedestrian walkways for public access;
(c) Conservation activities
All of these land uses should not damage or destroys the existing
vegetation on the frontal dune.
6 Ocean Beaches and Shorelines (on the Outer Banks)
The area:!of beach from the mean low tide landward to the toe of the
berm, dune or first vegation, all of which occur along the ocean
front within the Planning Area.
Appropriate Land Uses:
(a) Fishing piers which are elevated enough to allow lateral
access along the beach front;
(b) Utility maintenance;
(c) Conservation measures when measures are in the public
interest.
7 Coastal Flood Plains:
Descriptions: Coastal flood plains are defined as the land areas
adjacent to coastal sounds, estuaries or the ocean which are prone
to flooding from storms with an annual probability of one percent
or greater (100 years flood). These areas are delineated and
identified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjuction
with flood insurance studies prepared for the Federal Insurance
Administration.

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Appropriate Land Uses:
All acceptable land uses and development must meet stringent eng-
ineering standards which will maintain the structures, integrity,
stability and safety during a 100 year storm. All forms of deve-
lopment can be undertaken as long as it conforms with the standards
set forth in the Federal Insurance Administration Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 249 Chapter 10, Subchapter B. The Code puts
forth specific requirements which:i;must be met to maintain safety
during the flood surge of a 100 year storm. All developments
which do not meet these specific Federal requirements will not be
acceptable land uses.
8 Coastal Inlet Lands:
The Southern side of Carolina Beach Inlet is within the Planning
Area -
Appropriate Land Uses:
(a) Conservation activities;
(b) Boat Landings;
(c) Small temporary structures for education and recreation
purposes;
9 Ocean Erodible Areas:
Plost of the beach front along the Planning Area is experiencing
erosion. Due to the U. S. Corps of Engineers berm and dune project
which included some beach replenishment, an accurate estimate of the
average annual rate of erosion is not available as of this writing.
In view of several factors involved here - the berm and dune project;
intensive development behind the project; local, State and Federal
funding of the project --there is some question whether a 25 year
recession line should be established or whether the limit of the
project should be used. The beach area norzn or tine 1UW11 L-9
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Appropriate Land Uses:
(a) Fishing piers which are elevated enough to allow lateral access
along the beach front;
(b) Utility Maintenance;
(c) Conservation measures when such measures are in the public
interest.
10 Estuarine and River Areas:
Estuarine erodible areas include the east shore of Myrtle Grove
Sound and the East bank of the Intracoastal Waterway just opposite
the eastern end of Snow's Cut. Because of the small size of these
areas no data exists to establish an erosion rate.
Appropriate Land Uses:
Conservation measures when such measures are in the public
interest.
Development Standards Applicable to all AEC
1. No development should be allowed in any Areas of Environ-
mental Concern which would result in a violation of any
rulesq regulations$ or laws of the State of North Carolina,
the Federal government or any county or town government in
which the development takes place.
2. No development should be allowed in any AEC which would
have a substantial likelihood of causing pollution of
the waters of the State to the extent that such waters
would be closed to the taking of shellfish under standards
set by the Commission for Health Services pursuant
to G. S. 120-169.01.

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C. Implementation - Major public actions needed to implement the Land
Development are listed below. Through the years, as goals and objectives are
met or as changes are needed, these actions should be modified and new actions
begun to meet the needs of the community.
Immediate Priorities
(1) Complete the water and sewer system improvements
(2) Enforce building code, zoning ordinance and other codes and
ordinances to insure proper and safe development.
(3) Encourage public participation in government decisions through
the use of informal meetings, newsletters, etc.
(4) Study existing tax structure and rate to determine the ability to
finance needed services, i.e., policies, public works, water
and sewer systems, fire protection.
(5) Update the capital budget, seeking advisory technical help from
available sources, to plan and budget for equipment and facility
expansion to meet the public need.
Near Tenn Priorities 1976-1980
(1) Continue code enforcement and qualify for permit letting under
C.A.H.A.
(2) Conduct a drainage study for the Town and seek county assistance
for study of Wilmington Beach area.
(3) Continue to review levels of public services and upgrade as needed.
(4) Maintain contact and communication with residents and property
owners through monthly newsletters (include with water bill) and
public meetings to discuss town action.
(5) Conduct annexation feasibility program and schedule areas for
annexation.
(6) Conduct campaign to find and implement a program of stabilization of
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Lona Term Priorities (1980-1990)
(1) Conduct review and update of the Land Use Plan.
(2) Continue code enforcement programs with review and revision as
needed to maintain requirements of CAMA to protect the national
environment.-
(3) Continue to seek public input in the governmental process.
(4) Upgrade services as needed for future development.

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VII. SUMMARY
The Synopsis prepared in conjunction with this Plan provides a useful
summary of the most important points covered previously. A discussion of the
data assembly, analysis, and conclusions reached is useful at this point. The
expertise of various local, county, statef.and federal agencies and people has
been utilized in the preparation of this document with the planner acting as
gatherer and technical writer. Population and economic data was provided by the
U.S. Bureau of the Census, the Wilmington -New Hanover Planning Department and
the N.C. Department of Administration. Existing land use data was gathered
from a windshield survey by DNER planning staff, with some data from U.S. Corps
of Engineers' studies. Aerial photographs used were flown by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture and the N.C. Department of Transportation. Soil limitation data
was provided by the U.S. Soil Conversation Service. Water supply data was
prepared by the DNER Regional Hydrologist. Data for community facilities was
provided by Henry von Oesen and Associates, DNER reports, Town Officials and other
State agencies. Analysis of the data gathered was the responsibility of the
Planning Board with the planner assisting with the non -technical definition
of technical data. The major conclusions reached with the analysis of the
technical data and the public participation process resulted in the Objectives,
Policies and Standards Section and the Implementation Section.

VIII. CITY -COUNTY PLAN RELATIONSHIP
A portion of the cooperative spirit between the planning staffs for
city and county has been mentioned in the Public Participation Section of
this report. Additional aspects of coordination include the exchange of
data between staffs and the participation in review of the Objectives,
Policies, and Standards for conformity with the corresponding sections of
City and County reports. Joint staff meetings in addition to the public
meetings have resulted in a good working relationships at the staff level.
At the management level, the City Manager and the County Manager maintain
contact with monthly meetings with other managers within the region and
meet additionally when the need arises.
At the policy level, contact between the elected officials is on a
more formal basis. Generally the Mayor and Manager attend specific County
Commission meetings at either the City or county's request.
On the general public leven an attitude of non-existence exists --that is
to say, the County does not include Carolina Beach. This attitude seems to
be mutual on the part of residents of both entities. Basically, the ideas
stem from a lack of public communication of the mutual benefits provided
by each government. Carolina Beach generally provides "hardware type"
services - water, sewer, police, fire, rescue, recreation while the County
provides "software" services such as health, education, public assistance, etc.
Carolina Beach receives financial aid from the County for the provision of
life guard service to the general public. The County also provides services in
the form of septic tank inspection, sedimentation and erosion control inspection,
etc. One of the recommendations for implementation includes a request
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SUMMARY
1. Evaluation of your Public Participation Program
A. Does your land use planning depend on the local planner for
direction or does citizen involvement offer direction?
The Planning Board relies on the planner for assistance in
report writing data gathering and analysis, and preparation of
alternate directions.
B. Unique features of your public participation program that might
be useful to other communities.
City Manager's Newsletter (monthly) is used to distribute
survey's information, etc. Will also be used to mail out
draft of land use objectives and policies.
C. How did you develop your Public Participation Program?
The City Manager's Newsletter has been in use for several
years. The planner provided questionnaires, pamphlets, and
information for inclusion. Regular planning board meetings
are held.
D. Do you consider your public involvement a success? Please explain.
To date, because of the seasonal nature of business at Carolina
Beach, local public involvement has been slight. The tourist
industry, in season, leaves little time for anything except
work.
E. List some key citizens in your public participation program:
names, phone numbers
Mayor Richard B. Kepley 458-8222
Sheila S. Davis 458-8291
Arthur L. McKee 458-5111
2. Steps taken to inform local citizens about the CAMA program
A. Newspaper - General articles about CAMA in the Wilmington Morning
Star.
B. Radio - Spot announcements of meeting dates.
C. Television - none at this time.
D. Bulletins, Leaflets, Newsletters
Copies of e CAMIA dlocalekl
sweynewsletters have carri
hetc. have been edssed
out at Cityy Hall. Two
articles about CAMA.
E. Other Methods - Surveys mailed out in City Vanaver's Newsletter

3. Opportnities for citizens to provide input into land use planning
A. Personal interviews
The planner has used this on a very limited basis mainly on key
citizens not directly involved in city government.
B. Surveys
Over 10000 were mailed out. Due to a printing error which resulted
in the addressee's name and address appearing on the back of the
survey, returns were very poor. A second mailing is expected to
correct this and hopefully get better response.
C. Workshops and public meetings
The City and New Hanover County have both held workshops and
meetings --response has been slight due to the summer season.
D. Other opportunities
The planner is preparing a draft statement of proposed land use
objectives and nolicies which will be mailed out in the Newsletter
and given space in the two local weeklies.
4. Quality and quantity of feedback from the public
A. Approximate percentage of community providing input - less than
10% from the survey at this time
B. Are all ethnic groups and social strata involved?
Responses received reflect a full range of strata even though
returns have been slight.
C. Are non-residents and non-vpters involved?
Both groups have been included in the survey and meetings.
D. Future participation activities planner
A public meeting of business leaders is scheduled for early
September to discuss land use issues. Getting information to
the public and soliciting response will be stepped up now that the
summer season is over.
E. How are you reflecting the responses you are receiving into the land
use plans?
Response, however slight, is being taken into consideration in
formulating objectives and policies, however the Town Council has
the responsibility for the approval and adoption of the plan.
Person Filing Report
Name of Community Carolina Beach, NC
Date of Report August 27, 1975

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CAROLINA BEAC11 LAND DEVE1,011MENT SURVEY
In order for the Town of Carolina Beach to progress in an orderly and desir-
of utmost and
able fashion, is isThe lnformationtyoucsupplye tobInithehfollowingsquestionnaires
of its resident..
will be of great value in helping tl,e Town of`icials in developing goals an
objectives for the future development of Carolina Beach. _
1. Do you live in Carolina Beach year round? (Yes) 3_"�n (No) S7 90
art of the year, when do you arrive
2. If you live in Carolina Beach only P Mien do you leave Carolina
In Carolina Beach? _
Beach?
g. In what city do you live when not in Carolina Beach?
1,. If you are s-Lull••time resident, -why (lid you choose Carolina Beach as a
place to live?
p� a Beach and Boating Facilities
Good Business Potential
C. Growth Potential
D. .41 Climate
E. = 7 Retirement
g. it Housing Availability LiK` �­n
G. 01_ Other j�orn h� cf'K
5. How many persons in your family? 2.SI/i
now many are under 5 years old? 14 90
H�� To
How many are between 5 and 20? -
How many are over 65 years old? _7- `�St_
How many are retired?. >
6. What are the occupations of the working members of your family and
where (location) do they work?
ycf M o
7. Do you own any cottagesl, apartments, or rooms for rent? 7020 ^_6•s Ifso how
.
a artments? , rooms?
• many cottages? �_• P
you own your home? (Yes) (No)
8. Do y .
If the cwner lives at Carolina Beach check,_ , if not, where?
9. .
10. What Would •you most like to see improv Q�E K71 STe r- 46 s s-��t���ET f'CC
0-4- IoN.
you think have been neglected in the Town? �q kc � S e �
What things do y p!)Rl�IA/6 u r�
1'•17211,
—
"would you like to see more commercial establishments in Carolina Beach
(Yes) 7990 (No) 19 --, If yes• what kind? A. k
R�st24. t, C.
�o
1�'uuld you like more multi -family housing units built? (Yes)
1' (No) $Sii
1
Brw would you like to see Carolina Beachfuture?
l Go r, EckE•.aTlom n.v.. ie M A--
SOON AS POSSIBLE
.Q�)-! �f'•tGlats ��forl'. Gc..c
2':.EASB RETURN TO TOWN HtiLL AS

� � ✓any / 97S'
CIfIZClJ OPINION SURVEY
1 FOR THE
` % TONN OF CAROLIIrA BEACH
! aring a land use plan in order to comply with
. � Carolina Beach is prep
the reeuiremcnts of the Coastal ;,rca NanaEcmcnt ,ct of 1974. Cne of the
plan adequately
most important aspects of land use planning is that the
reflect citizen opir.ivns and attituZes toward the use of the community's
ing survey is intended
to give
land --both public and private_. The.follcw-problems
on land use
each citizen the opportunity to express his opinion
and issues. Your cooperation in answering. the following questions will be
I appreciated. q� f( 90
. apprecip
;
i, 1.re you a permanent resident of Carolina Beach? (.,) yes ( ) no
or the immediate area ( ) yes ( ) no
y. If not, how often do you live in Carolina Beach?
weekends summer months
' What is*your age? S_ 7.? AYtkA o,`
4. Do you live in a: ,single family house
�
( ) motile home
(3sapartrent
( ) condor.inium
5, 'you li
During the next five years wouldke to see the population of the
j area --
I k7 ( ) increase greatly
.30 ( ) increase slightly
I ( ) decrease greatly
6 ( ) decrease slightly
stay the save
} Me eeS fpOAJ0
6. ►.hick of the following types of development would you like to see Wore
or less of in the area?
pore Less
(7sj ( 3 )
single-family housing (to) (36)
apartments
1 condominiums
( mobile homes 00 (/4)
conmercial (:r) (ZZ)
in
public open space (so) ( ► )
public recreation facilities (playgrounds parks)
otter (specify)
live in the Beach area?
7. For what reasons did you choose to
90 ( ) close to work
70 ( ) pleasant surroundings
If ( ) low taxes
reasonably priced land and house
!2 ( ) close to family and friends
49 ( ) single-family beach
•other

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8 7n hie: c` tLe do 1ou feel more public funds hould Lc
spent?
yore
Less
wat _r and sewer
(u3)
(25)
(6)
(!L)
, e collection
fire and police protection
(34)
(6)
sci:_ols
par,--s and reci-ational
facilities and programs
ros3s or public transit
(a7)
(^)
envirar.-.ental r-rotection
(28)
(IF)
industrial dev-lopment
(2r)
tc n ^'-nagenent
other
9• 1, you like cost about the beach area?
b�ic�, �,a✓dc..alE', CI, m a.11c, G/e-
..
10. What do yeu like lc�st about the beach area? Liftc*, o/1 br,: /1;>�s, cosh• "e a�cl
tosl c
4wf %a.. ci•, 9r/aY y(...� /�, G,!_/ 9ovarN,.�ak- Ko 9�ucc►-�, eN
il. Do you think develc-,ment should be permitted in the following areas
Never Seldom rrequeently Always
, o/o oio
(64) (!u) (T) ( 1)
lands rear inlets (zf) W) (11) (b
beaches (su) (1d (q) (�)
marshes (�9
�
dunes (µ)
inland waterway
other
rarea. Ksf"
Fore 5AOkc-• of area within the Town limits or
12. Is there any particular area or type
within one mile of the Town limits that you feel is unique or special
and should be preserved or protected in its present state or form?
spa- Hor r 4of�,- :
Re any additional comments yo» would like.
13. Please use the following space to ma
7',4 aqc
Thank ycu for your help and cooperation. This questionnaire should be
returned to:
Carolina Beach Town. Hall
Carolina ?each, North Carolina 26428

The latter part of July our Medical
Committee met with Jim Bernstein and
Ralph Hagler of the Rural Health Services
of Raleigh, North Carolina, together with
Dewey Lovelace of AHEC (Area Health
Education Center) program of Wilming-
ton. Members of the Committee are
Sheila Davis, John Foard, C. R. Smith,
J. C. "Mike" Bame, Charlie Allen, Tommy
Tucker, Jim Burton, Pete Morris and
Jimmie Allen. All but Tommy Tucker
and Jimmie Allen were able to be at the
meeting, which is an excellent turnout.
Jim Bernstein described the different
programs offered by his office and ex -
'tined that they extend help to areas
OD
6I'e `Tom
cWE`W G8
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trying to recruit a physician as well as
help fund and support Rural Health
Centers. He said he was out in the field
at this time just to review all the areas
requesting help in the way of a medical
center. He further advised that there will
be funds available for about five (5)
Centers this year and he will make the
decision on where they will be located
based on need, community support and
several other factors.
Jim requested that our Committee
take some time to consider and decide
which way they want to proceed, with
the physician recruitment, or the medical
center. He further stressed that the
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SALES AND RENTALS
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final decision will l-e made by him and the
main factor will b: need.
To help make up their minds and
come to ar agreed decision, our Com-
mittee decided to visit the Newton Grove
Mee igal Center and meet again with Jim,
Ralph and Dewey in the very near future.
M � [@ col ookb?
—by hick Levers
It behooves each of us to become in-
volved in the future of our environment
and land usc'planning. True, the basic
right of each individual, to use his land
as he sees fit should not be impinged
upon. Unless, of course, these plans for
the use of his land, will destroy his
neighbors land o- causes an environment
that is not conducive to the well being of
others or harms the local community.
The destruction of the marshlands
along the coast a+uld and probably would,
eliminate the shrimp and fish industry
as well as the tourist trade those indus-
tries attract.
We have all made comments and ex-
pressed derogatory opinions about dev-
elopment of the past. Have you ever said,
"This should have been done", or "I
would have done thus and so" in some
certain incident?*
When the areas of Pleasure Island were
formed into individual communities, would
it not have been more advantageous to
consolidate the area into one community?
Again hindsight.
Let us now, get together and do some
constructive planning for the future, for
the use of our land and protection of our
environment. Who should do this plan-
ning? The County Commissioners &
County Planning Board (they do not re-
side here) should these important decis-
ions for our future be left entirely up to
the Older Generation they have more ex-
perience. Should this planning be done
by the permanent residents only, the
young, the part time residents, busines-
smen, property owners or only by those
qualified to vote. Are these important
decisions to be by any one group? For
fair and proper planning all those men-
tioned above should become involved.
That is what the Coastal Area Manag-
ment Act of 1974 is ali about. The Act
guarantees each of us the oportunity and
right to express our opinions and ideas
for the future of our environment and
particularily land use.
Attend the LAMA meeting that is to
be held on Pleasure Island in the near
future.
*There's an old adage "HINDSIGHT
is always better than foresight".

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— SAFARI CONTINUED.....
giraffe looks the same on film. You can't
stand the roads, the Ult, the animals...
it's more work than a vacation —you're
Awa s exhausted. You've seen rhino,
buf31 eland, hartebe•.st, wildebeest,
monkeys and baboons, kudis, topis, and
hyenas. The flamingos prance around
the sporatic lakes while the jackals de-
vour the rotting remains of a recent lion
kill. Impalas and gazelles grize in the tall
grass. The leader of the herd is constantly
on guard to protect his domain. It's all
exciting at first, but it gets old very quick-
ly. Some, as in my case , even cut t to trip
short ...there seems to be a relaxing feel-
ing getting back to civilization.
One of the most interesting aspects of
the trip is not so much the animals, but
the native Masai people --a people who
refuse to modernize, who live as they al-
ways have, tending their herds, fanning
and living a simple nature life. There is
one reserve called Wyorongoro Crater
which is 12 miles by 15 miles, 2000 feet
deep and filled with all types of wildlife.
There is a tribe of Masai, that live there in
harmony with the animals. It's amazing
to realize that a tourist is told not to walk
around because he could be considered
game to a lion while the Masai, are con-
sidered their neighbors. Most Masai are
missing ears, earlobes, and noses from
hanging various home-made jewelry from
them, in them, and through them. There
are a number of small camps set up for the
tourists with carvings, Masai shields and
clubs, spears, jewelry, beads, canes and
other various attractions. Bartering is
welcomed, and can even be fun. Broken
English is always spoken somewhere and
communication never seemed to be a
problem.
So, if you ever get to Africa and feel
like a safari, be prepared for a rough
2000 mile exhausting ride on a bumpy,
dusty roads and a lot of excitement. Re-
member, "jumbo" means "hello"in Swa-
hili ... Bon Voyage.
SPECIALIS'I'
WANTED
.—by Dick Levers
The job is not as difficult as it seems
to be, however there must be some
hidden obstacles or some special talent
necessary, as only about 10% of the
citizens appear !.o be capable of making
the decisions that will affect most all of
our future lives. Only about 1076 seem
interested in the future of our community
at least that is about all that attend com-
munity relation meetings. Unless of
course these meetings are protest meetings
after the fact.
Qualification: No experience necessary
or required, nothing special, .except con-
cern for your community and neighbors,
pride in yourself, your family, the county
and the state. Plus a burning desire to
stop the destruction of our natural re-
sources that is being caused by apathy
and the "Let John Do It" attitude.
There will be no immediate remun-
eration for your efforts. There will be
great rewards in abuse and critism. Work-
ing hours, only a few, but at the most
inopportune times, usually during TV
prime time, 7:30 pin. to 9:30 P.M.
Preparation time required for these few
hours work, as many hours as your pride
and self satisfaction dictates, your con- .
science will be your guide.
We have all experienced the so called
recession and those frequent periods of
inflation, but very few of us realize that
we have been a period of depression, per-
taining to our environment, for many
years. "Like a Boil, it's going to get
worse before it will get any better".
What this is all about, is conservation
of our natural resources, restoration of
those resources that have already been
desecrated. The intelligent planning for
the future use of our land and natural
resources is a must.
Do not allow the 10% active citizens
tobe your proxy, voice your own opinions
become involved in the planning for a
better future for yourself and your ehil.
dren. Attend the meetings for COASTAL
AREA MANAGEMENT.
SOUTHPORT—FT. FISHER
(TOLL) FERRY
Effective May 16 thru September 15
Leave
Leave
Southport
Ft. Fisher
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 P.M.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m.
PHOTOGR4PHY
ALL TYPES
Specializing In Restoring
OLD PHOTOGRAPHS
C. K. Albertson
791-6125
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
2nd STOP LIGHT ON THE CORNER
458.8272
Carolina Beach
Drugs
Reg. Pharmacist on duty
at all times
JEWELRY — COSMETIC:
to DRAMAMINE
. The
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Homemade
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`7 3 S, MAY
YJUR "TREASURE CHEST" OF THIS AND THAT
-FRO1,1 HERE AND THERE - ON AND ABOUT-
CAROLINA -- KURE BEACHES
- DEDICATED TO BUILDING A HAPPIER AND P. BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, %1ORK, AND PLAY -
rrre i Volume 5 - No. 6. CI.RCULATION 3, 000 EDITOR: Mrs. Joan McKay- 458-9340 February 6, 1976
THE LAND USE PLAN
by "Dick" Levers
Officials of the State Department of Natur-
al and Economic Resources, New Hanove:
Planning Department, Town of Carolina
Beach and Town of Kure Beach will conduct
an open meeting at 7:30 p.m., February 9,
1976 in the Community Center Building, 3rd.
and Raleigh Streets, Carolina Beach.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform
the property owners and residents of Pleasure
Island, of their findings znd recommendations
that will be forwarded to the Coastal Re•
sources Commission for the Land Use Plan
for the county and the island.
The recommendations of the above cited
officials were derived, from questionnaires
mailed to you with your utility bills, meetings
with various groups and personal interviews.
Expected input from the residents of the is-
land hasn't been all that was desired.
This meeting offers you another opportun-
ity to express your desires, approval or dis-
approval of the recommendations and find-
ings of your officials, before their recommen-
dations are forwarded.
Land Management, as outlined by the Coas-
tal Area Management Act of 1974, is a citi-
zens participation program that affords you
the opportunity to express your ideas, opin-
ions and desires for the land use in your area,
before it becomes law.
CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS
THIS MEETING?
Bicentennial [dotes
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Jan. 15, 1776 —
Routine matters occupied the Continental
Congress today. Congress appointed a com-
mittee of five to make an estimate of the
number of cannon that may be wanted for
the defense of the United Colonies, and to
devise ways and means of procuring them,
and to enquire how large cannon can be cast
in this country.
It was resolved by Congress that no bought
indentured servants be employed on board
the Continental fleet of armed vessels, or in
the army. It is believed that some indentured
servants are entering the service of the colon-
ies in order to break their just contracts.
Under secret debate is the proposal to open
colonial trade with all foreign countries after
March 1, and to allow merchants to sell any
tea they have on hand.
New England delegates also wish to export
fish to Europe in exchange for military stores.
Delegates from other colonies are suspicious
that the plan is advanced more to help the
New England fisherman than to obtain supp-
lies for defense of the colonies.
.:ice' --
NEW SERIES
TO HELP BUILD PRIDE
In response to several calls and letters
from residents of Pleasure Island, we are
beginning a new series. It may not be
appropriate for the front page of our pa-
per, because it is not something to brag
about. It will feature photos of some of
the areas on our island that need to be
cleaned.
DEADLINE FOR
TOURIST BUREAU DIRECTORY
The deadline for the Pleasure Island Tour-
ist Bureau's first printing of its membership
directory is February 15,1976. This is a very
important printing because it will go out to
North Carolina's 1000 Fire Departments in
early March announcing the Spring Festival
'76. It will also be used for the initial stock-
ing of the North Carolina Welcome Centers
and as a reply mailing piece to our coupon
ads running in February and March. We are
also adding a new service for our members
this year by including our members own lit-
erature in the vacation kits mailed out :o
people who request accommodation informa-
tion through our coupon advertising and
other sources. There will be a nominal charge
of $ .021h for postcards and $ .04 for folders
included in the mailing.
In view of the higher postage rates now in
effect this is a valuable benefit of member-
ship, since the mailings will go to persons in-
quiring about vacations on our island and will
give YOU added opportunities for reserva-
tions.
North Carolina Travel and Development
and the North Carolina Bicentennial commis-
sion are anticipating 17 million travelers to
and through North Carolina this year and
June is forecast to be the heaviest month.
To get your Tourist Bureau pledge or dues
payment registered call Ted Seawell,
458-5907, or Liz Smith, 458-5176, today.
If you are unable to pay your dues now, just
sign a pledge sand set your own billing date.
Get in the directory EARLY so you can get
the most for your money from the Tourist
Bureau. Let's all go and grow through the
Pleasure Island concept in Carolina Beach,
Kure Beach, Wilmington Beach, and Historic
Fort Fisher. We've got a lot to offer here,
but we've got to vet the word out.
Ted Seawell, Exec Du.
Some of these areas have been detracting from the beauty of the Island far too long,
such as the one pictured here. We hope our readers will become concerned along with
us and give a hand and the necessary support to get the "spring cleaning" and beautifi-
cation accomplished.

' r t GEORGE HENRY
Act
strike In p, .,. . & of - s-mij
WILKINS
malpractice Insurance
AN
George Henry Wilkins
2-1 Lake Village, died
premiums.
Jednesday morning in
D r: Walter* l t e.r' D l s h e l l,
SAY MOR ,
'ape -Fear Memorial
spokesman for the group, said
iospltal.
physicians would begin return-
He was born In Colum-
ing to work Thursday and
bus County on June 8.
Friday. -
vs
1898. the son of the late
It was expected they would
George Hamilton and
A i a m a n z i e Carroll.
be the vanguard of a larger
Echo Farms
Wilkins -
contingent from the 9,500 doc-
He was a member of tors In Southern California hit FIR4,
��
Seagate Baptist- Church with insurance Increases of as
and was retired from much as 327 per cent
Columbus. Construction Company. Dlshell made his 'an-
- -
Mr. Wilkins TS survived nopncement of the back -to -
by one brother. -Joe work vote after a meeting at
Wilkins, with whom he the Marriott Hotel
made his home; and -
several nieces -and -
nePhews.
Funeral services will be ' Spaghe
conducted Thursday Bri�fs'
y Aest�..� -
afternoon at 3 p.m. in the •^-
Chapel of Andrews Mor-
tuary by the Revs. Avery.
Long and ' Leonard THE. CITY -COUNTY plann-
Sanders. Burial will follow ing' department will hold_ a
in Greenlawn Memorial meeting on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m: -
Park: - ; r' _ to discuss `the proposed land CW BOY-ARA
The family, will be at 2-I
Lake Vill guse tan for Carolina and Kure '
ae.
An Andrews Mortuary beaches. The meeting will be SPAGHETTI & U L•
Service. - held in the Carolina Beach pCrr.o-GGi l
%JOHN WILLIAM Community Center at Third Dr r r A G i
MOBLEY and Railings'streets. Speaking , f BEEFARGRI
Mr..7ohn William at the meeting :will be Jim
lobley. age 66, of 909 Taylor of the N.C. Department—
Iillandale - Dr., of Natural••and Economic MUELLER'S
Vilmington, died Wednes- Resources.'-'.
'
ay morning In New
'anover Memorial ' THE EMERITUS Club will �
ospital following an ex-
nded illness:... meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the _
Mr. Mobley was born.. YMCA. Miss Emma Gade `, WHITEHOUSE ''. >'
f August, 4. 1909 in HutAff will show slides. Wives %?PU_.FtA1
iarleston, W. Va., the and friends will be welcome.
n of the late Mr. John:omas and Mrs: Ella DR CHARLES R. NANCE JR.
itledge Mobley. He was of Wilmington has been named
Guth Charleston Union
retired employee of the -of
Gov. Jim-Holshouser to the SOUTHERM BISCUIT — 5 LB. BA
;rbide Chemical Plant.in board of directors of the North
iuth Charleston, W. Va. Carolina Orthopedic Hospital
t had .been employed- In Gastonia. A native of
ere for 26 years. - Charlotte and a graduate of the
He is survived Co by Duke Medical School,,.Dr. ^
Me, Mrs. Ann Conte '-
lobley of the home; one Nance is In private practice �.
uaghter.-Mrs.-£lla--Mae--wit'h----the- Wilmington
awlings of Clarksburg, Orthopedic Group. = 1•- �'
{- Va.: 3 grandchildren, 5
t.
_ ' f ' ' • • '� .Y.' • ..

Jackie Waters
.T""
by Beth Zobel
As a student at Salem. College, located in the midst Melt shortening, pour into large bowl. Add molasses and
of Old Salem, I have learned to enjoys and appreciate the sugar and blend well. The mixtii-re may not blend at first
wonderful recipes of the ''Moravian. The Moravlans con-- bu: will after a little beating. Allow to cool. Beat in egg. t
tine to preserve their German -heritage in the foods that Sift dry ingredients and add. Mix well. It will be a stiff
' dough. Drop by the teaspoon cull on greased baking sheet.
they prepare •ln the Old Salem community. Some of my Bake at 350 degrees for 10 mimrtesor until they barely begin
'favorite recipes have been publfsbed in North Carolina to brown. Take from oven and run a spatula under the
and Old ' Salem Cookery by Elizabeth Hedgecock Sparks. cookies so they will be ersy to remove from baking sheet.
'A few of those recipes follow; = :i c. Mak-es 4 dozen. r
MORAVIAN SUGAR CAKE._:
Allow 1 cake yeast or 1 package dry granular yeast to .::`
ysoak a few minutes in 1/2 cup lukewarm water..''.' SUGAR COOKIES OR T^e A CAKES
To 1 cup but unseasoned mashed potatoes,'addI cup '
r
granulated sugar, 4 tbsps. soft butter, 1/2 cup shortening 2 cups sifted flour, t
and 1 tsp tu
salt. When lukewarm, add yeast mixre 1 p r , : cup sugar
cup potato water. �" :and . Ph teaspoons baking powder 1 egg
Set aside and allow to rise In a warm place until spongy. % teaspoon salt f= I teaspoon --acuTla
Add 2 beaten eggs and sufficient sifted flour to make a %cup butter, -margarine or _ 1tablespoon milk
.soft dough. Allow to rise until double in bulk. punch down shortenin _
on lightly floured board.. - t g
Spread out evenly in greasedflat baking pan. When "light's
make holes with your flAgers and fill holes with pieces of "Sift 1 1j2 cups of the flour wiib b w
butter and brown sugar. Pnn't �+ir+ �� hit •... 4+►��� n•� — baking po 'der and salt.
- _ _ _ _ t shortening, add sugar. egg, vanilla, and milk. 111I
)gether. Add flour mixture. Add enough of the re- !I
+g 'flour to make a dough just thick enou;,h to roll,
place on lightly floured board, rall'vut Va inch in
fss. Cut with coo;a cutters. place-oa`ungrcased
_ - sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and bake >t to 10 minutes
erate oven, 375 degrees. Makes about 5 dozen Cookies.
+ Zobel is working with the New nanovercounty n .1th
ment Home Economist fora month of lnlejbndont i
THE ftANOVER SUN, WILMINGT ON, N. C., FEBRUARY 4,19761J
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PUBLIC SERVICE aI +/ w; \,R - I i
There As' going" to be a planning dis;e I �" I NEVER READ AfM!
tric meeting old Monday February = I UYLE
9" at 7 30 . Februa I SSI WANT'.. ; �•nl:•::° ,: !'
p; m., Carolina Beach . _
_ TO BUY SOMETHING... •
Community. Building,,3rd and Raleigh I
g LL SOMETHING..
St.,Carolin .::
a_ Beach. The topic ofo I OOK�ORABARGA/N... --•=,'
will b'e the land u - "-��._..4. _ .,..... __. -- _ �' . _ _'_ �;,,. � �•I ,.
the meeting use plan a I'z•.•��q :o�1r;.: THEN !'LL LOOK IN,!
of Carolina and 'Ku.re. Beaches. The®
Y„ •THE HANOVEfl SUN, , �•;
speaker' is Jim Taylor: with the De-
partment of Natural "and Economic
Resources. The public is invited to scsc—mac
att_en_d."
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a� ��� LAND V�� pLAN: Several zieeks ago�the�ioun of Carolina 2`lay""drKepl s eply YEi� r�
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{ecommendations; to �be.,�YrmJngton�;�:Qe�a r ,p ,..-Y-.ti-`d
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Hanover ;Cogntv', Iilannui �8oarc3 dunng theK >,�..P +�. _ ;> *r
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y ... -� .h- v4ho•quesne8 tie+Lsdom and the expe reac�Zhemaiolc�yofoury ayeFs ?�i.
morit6 of Apn� They iriturn must have then , . a �.. , Y'+ �a`r; "kF `'ni7u• yS. ±_{✓° "Z'�
of such apubllcahon *Fs, �• �.,r`
plan (Land'Use forirtu7ated�pnnted and 3e yr' is week t ie Beach-0 G am learned thati,k jl ,'Ibis.report u as discussed urng i j Prr f
r
M-Ved `to lhrt _istA Rcsoprces Comm�s�on jt s-pr�dent�of thev>✓arol n{a P airop oi. the budget for the itscal_3elr. j
y + Z r- .` w �< n•. , ; s - t r ' t a� '.lE•: L'.�.h'r Yf
'b A7.ty 15.1976 �Sx •« 1 751976 and ia=a's added% she budget er � ;
T. f �-
•..•B4P.ach;ra a r'15soC iatron ,lad RTltten 3.0 �,,,:..,
As yoil�know�tlus u a tzen participation . ,....� June 30 1975
io�ram, whereh the State o North Carolina CI`4ayot-Richard 3C�epley, iegrfes utg answersto Ir , ^ s5
p Y� <•'� `Y.r 2 ebud a wasapproved- y`aunam^tous,r.,ti r
a series of,cjuestro they had concerning the_ (� .- ^ ' `
uantis to know your ihough£s, for LTie ff uie .-fig +�- teof the�`diw❑ Council,«?
use o�`yaur'land, before Lira tseagehecomes -ANN IZEPOR z ii ..�� .y ,s �,• ' a,--e.- #.. ac• l},t.
- '« Y4'= �`k r "'-'f" 3 .The total st'of teprtnititg'andcltstn-;�
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r �' yof the $each i3am at't}ie request of itiayorrr a,,f,�,, rn
about 1 eaz Afler manpgpen meetings; tic i s rt an do ❑a� host fiasrs • 'r`
5,, tr c 2 �et"_..;r r �,S �•�".rt'' hi' c�� !y �;
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compi]`atroirnformation.fi7eari� from. �-; ,�i c f 4�r 3 _,z" i yy 'p« atrp�a�n'tie;GQri und'� na the:l.aiy`
tlie�C�dlaeii Opinion Surveys'`we`�,tieheve, ' �� ��"' . .� .�L�+e� '.+
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each of ot{ xo_attend tie neld,meetmg,-to i' ;{;'. :r'-r; :r'a`� jF'`r ' � `t 'r->� {rue etenue°`ana Ck e`I1di ores Iigury m
detetrmipe that our findings anb r�commenda- DeazDir�.Kepley ', +�'-rYr+r a with ant?cenCi a cod satto f o t �i<:x a t ts�of � r*
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bria'Beac Gl�y 'Hall Gymj 'ai'a:30 p rri; OF: L�lyROLINA: BEACI% � K�g25 an W , ..: + ,mow.,- a .a+ �x
b «,, _ :....- .t aerua alof r-, th lopn em}iloyees
- t , would„ ike the Yollo ulg i rination regard �», ti ,t•1,. .rs ,x::..
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t :a{�w eeiin an /3ate frame was'thss^- �,s
iiesourc�es_w 1 be present td discuss tlietrin`d * Y> ,ra'� r1 .x,lo o : a. bt ,.,j'Er �j' `'.+s-t` t
.r-orization.appmvea9�1},�i.!t,?i�UDl ��i/E�°�1��.��:'., �
ingand prtirpiised recomme�ndaons
'2l'liat urem'i;ersf�ie nu �Courxoed
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a Announcements
III—SpecialNotices
Family Want Ad
SPECIAL
3 lines
15 times
T 710 -211 Woffcea '—'
Announcement•
10—Legal Notices
shpfiu is heroby given that an order dated 6
April 1976 has Dean Issued by " W'der-
s,gned authorf2ing the name Of the oilsv-w MOUSY IOUE oClclal a0mber
SSS1M. o.m.d by James F. C--n 111 d
rhich wilmirplat. N.C. is Ou hznw Port. tD
be chang.d to DEFIANT.
William Jackson,
pocumomafion ONioer )
By dwecfiort o1 e•e Orrw:er In 1,?+arW Marine
Inspection, U. S. coast Guard Wwnr,gton.
� DA-P.603
OS20-74
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
WANTS TO '.EASE SPACE
in wimington. N. C.
AMOUNT: Approa:rtalay 4000 "a' usable
aqua. I" of W ,—b-ud W— And ,
r-leled spac.A
LOCATION. C.• Orly
Located _
REOUIRED: All utilllies lsscspl leis-
Pnon.,l• •arricN and r.Iai d supup � i
taight P.nitia,inq 1, . A the op.,
ad
the Pta-RN.a.fAtlarcare Program as-
signed parking -Paces Ier f and ample ,
parking for pnI.., step can and .isnon.
.,aal IACllln.a for both ..aw-, on .I.ctric
water coder. and a --cured storage area
mutt he pr,,nec< d life sp-chied.
TERM: Thr-e Yaws. beginning APProd-
rrtsldy July 1. 1976
.OWNERIS) Am:)IOR AGENTS: Otlan are
,,a,-py s06C,,sd horn any and ell I"I«/alad
twsby Dal must roach sill oKc.. In wrn-
Ing. on or be"ore April 21. 167a. All over
FroposadL.--d SJ•ea wa be s-ns role rf
.Pons. W r.0"-Its-
AGENCY: DOPS-n—M a'Corrsclton
ADDRESS: 64-1 Wad Magsn Shell, Re -
pipe. North Gvoiw 27603 .
ATTENTION. James P--i" Snn t
Senor'Ad,rtirist,anve ASSIstarti
'PHONE- II"?p-2662 .•
-Not" Is Iur-by g".-r' pat an vdw dated
a Apra I76 he- b.an Wee
d by rw slider-
aip•ted •aihoriting the nAma sat the gas
acne JAI DEC I'ficlsl number 553019,
o.,ad by G•rr6a Chandler Foe of whlch
WiaNng %. N. C. Is " honr port, so 0e
• ",*ad to GU22tE GUT. �
F. S. SMITH, AasL -
By oreC110. d c, OH,cw in Cla,ge Marrs.
InaPactlot, V S. Goad Guard. WumirVW, .
. 11-Spacial Na11en
0
NOTICE!
Pli CHECK YOUR AD 1
THE .FIkST DAY IT Ali
PEAhZI t'tfe Star -News
' News;-yerc a:a responsible
ONLY :'.r b,e lint Incorrect
lrsertiaL W. will adjust the
CCS; d )OU: ad accordingly.
or re -run t.-N+ at, In Its entirety
- 7 :� . -
' SUNDAY. APRIL 11. 1978• A3"D
• STAR -NEWS
Employment
30—Mals or Femsle Help
—" - Merchandise R
*,Basltaees Services
92—Auctions
4 Plumbing - Hosting
rwmdr g r.pahs, .f kkWs. 24 HILLTOP
(�N'
DINING ROOM MANAGER-EApart-rtcwd W „�2N p j56-6617- A��+TIO"
on17-scrtedututp, serNce wpeMskrt, a.rtf• 1-wd on Sloop PC"
t.110r1 rnpona1D14tleL Futlom. - EaoNi.re I�Prolesslonal Service his mil.. •bola tianw•
salary. Apply Mr. Meschka, NNpI Mosel. Rd. ti Cock al Nrltop. Sale d ttondq
drsn rk: Small". aaplswf • spacial ";gm Ad7:20 v.m. SPrMq eOOCO""^a III.
' has eadmatsa. AS work g ms,ds»d. Solid brass wlndo■ and antique "Dodd
doors tith brass Ears, hinges end Pulls
7g6-s622 •ner a PAL- _ ►..,..,d-UAL man l-a1l Df6oa_WIe; +a• ,
LA SALLE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY
A CorrespondenceInsbhffion
Named man and "•men k—.01 .4 Is ua on P.opecflse afudants to werrfew
NOTICE 0F PUBLIC HEARIt�G
.s
sum for and ,,, -.cadbu.In.rntrssar -
sloe 200
f WEEKLY -.
-
_
when rou aware" Jed 34 erroamenb a wee16 Yee .4 he PW oft av ss
Itot;ce 1S hereby P�rtxt at alxordaltee X'Wani 0{ dta
Ow opporWnar to ism a.► cinhe a&..ca cemmhealon .d .d a- one Jura
"Coastal Itanayemenl Ad of 191 I,' W the Toro Council
wnd:l rnwMN, bDnu..1L , : _ : - .. :
Area
I ftTwo ofCyg;mdtb:hstill bad aiilaying bbes
EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS ARE BEST.
tx o yolls from pibfic and printe Far.
CAR NECESSARY• -
' ;_'` LEADSI
ran i use plan for the Ttrrs et. .'
t EAD31 `• -� ".
b hesa bean warn aow
Carbkla �ali� The bearing rnl be ltetd It the Tura Rai at .'
You A call ea psopb wile ha.s wrlrten and rea
- - 1
of the re sraiabk for
L'40 P. ILc6W the 11,197C Copies P�11
a �' _
y ` F.;. personal MerwiOw. cam wra¢ '
in and
Rspectioe is the Cierfi aF Cotri's office rr the tburthouse ",-
_ r' •• Mr. ah•pl+ad • . '
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at tlx Town Rai! lletrees the bolus of 9 L at. and 4 r. IL reel•
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r � i' -� Mor. s:30 pm . • p-,a Tu.a 6 .r• • 12 rto.rL .
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days. C0 NwItf and mollizirritndatiotn received xil be cm.-
Itf
.r • - :. - nfmf tsa6 `
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tl1! sdoptios e
$,jtrsd for inwrporaliotl Ilia pine Prix t0
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Charion.. N. C. 2a212
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.. An equal opP-A-41 con+p. W-
N6Y,ce glen this data. Apra 11.191
- INDUS
Sheila S. bans .
• ' -y =_,� :.
Town Manager., ~ :
National consumer: products manufacturer _
books, activity product: and craft items
.games,
= With sales in excess of $200 million seeks ex-
-
perlencad I to provide englneering support for
--
.,newly established_ manufacturing and distribu- ,
i
tion facility. Initial assignments will Include pro-
-
Jects dealing with productivity and quality im-
_
- provement. BSIE desired. �t
.t
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OT'
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We offer an attractive salary/benent program
:o. Toxo ,
' The Tort, of Staff Cib wl hold a public taming n
and excellent opportunities ;tor industrial
growth. Send resume with salary history to:
May 91 at 200 pa to &sans tfie lad Use rhm proptlsel for
tlN Ptaa rah be u,bmtttd for
_
"---._ � EMPLOYEE RftATiUp1$ MAilAG
'
adoption by the Torn Fotioril>t adoptmt4
is the IL C Coutal itesolrcu Cogmission as reed by C. S.
.,,
- �lestern Publishing Coa Inc. -
ap,Ttonl
113A•llo(tl The Putt, apon receipt of Coastal t w=ft cwrrissms
l6Tetmrq land au and dt:Telgp
. _ - !
appmal, Inl )letoetle•effectire policy
- : 107 Tom Starling Rd. .
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r ) ! Fa erieville C N. C. 28308
-•-'.y `r- ... , .. f :
0 Ilan and Bt Spmpsls'are aralable for mies Prmr b
..... 'An equal'opportunity employer m/f..
.,�
IMLAW
bearnl betreea 9:00 aJa. and 1:30 pm is the Tora Ball and'• the_:t� _ • . _ .. __ _
Pander Courtb Oorrtlm'w• .1 ' � , '-' :; s ` . "` -# :;�i . �; ._ r .�. - ,�.,'„' - _ ..
?' lane Kirke
Town Cleiir� • t= , — - _. 'STORE
.
RETAIL
• .." M&IVAGER^TRAINEES
TOWN MEETING.: t. ,
WRIGHTSVILLE BUICH, He C-
a msidenis and properb omen of NrWitsTille leach an inm to Al -
tea a me* st ii SchA Tbusday, Agri 15tk 7:30 rY
The f o111111 o(sl>die6t tnl le &-cusses
• wastetrater Treatment Plant •-;,: -"` - ;,' �`
• Solid waste Disposal SYstew
• Shore Prot.cctioe Srstat -
• LWA Use Platt
Radlo Shack. one of the nation's leaders In consumer
electronics, has ,si number of positions available for
_ store manager trainees, ;::
We have, training-. programa designed li college
'graduates. military retirees, and Individuals with at least
two years good hard sales experience. These are
ground floor Opportunities to begin training with the,;
giant in our industry. offering advancement and a vary "•
lucrative bonus plan computed on store profitablllty.
Call to aryanga for . '•.
apersonal Interview.,-t
lawn Campbell, Olstrtet Mtlnagfer A'.,.L
DlstAcl OMcs (Raleigh) 919-7e2-4692 ,
.; total store (Wlimington) gtg•7gg-2es3 ;;'

By CHARLES SNEED
Staff. Writer
Ca*rofin'a Bead, t'
calla for preservation of most ''the elate:' ' t ' :'Day visitors ranging from -'develop as a•+'aingle fatiilijr
of the AECs. ,. 'The Carolina Beach land use :•3,000 to 10,000•persons bring 'residence community,'polnted
Speaking of the much dls 's'•i', plan concluded the town has a•.• the peak season population of 'out the support aervlcea for 30-'
CAROLINA BEACH — The cussed AEC definition at the.'permanent population of 2,700.:!the beach community to 20,000, •,000 people will get Ineresingly'
Town Council, here, Wednes- Tuesday night meeting,*"• With motel and apartment, to30,000people. 'expensive.'
day night unanimously approv- planner Jim Taylor laid one ' accomodatIona filled to'.' The land use plan, while"+ High density 'development,•
ed a Coastal Area Management proposed 'definition would In-' capacity, the town's pop -,'emphasizing the desires of the -Taylor said, could more easily
Act (CAMA) mandated land clude all the baffler islands In:''elationswellstonearly1b,000. %community .residents to'•+payfortherequired services,
use plan that calls for . ' ,
maintenance of current
growth rates In the beach
town.
The product of 1974
legislation and more recent
' public Input from Carolina •
Beach residents, the land use
plan theoretically represents
:Ile compromise between the
needs to develop the town's'
economic resources and the
needs to preserve the town's
natural resources.
According to the plan,
Carolina Beach has 792 un-
developed acres to which to
grow.
Additional growth can be
accomodated with higher den-
slty development In the 1,265 .
existing developed acres.
An additional 1,373 acres of '
undeveloped lands consists of
areas of environmental con-
cern (AEC)• however, and can
be used for future development
only If local and state
authorities permit the develop-
ing activity.
The Coastal Resources Com-
mission has not yet fully defin.
ed areas of environmental con•
cern. however.
Once defined, the
development potential of
certain areas In Carolina Beach
will be more apparent In the
plan. The Carolina Beach plan j
Sutton;'Council;Irivites",You To- Th•eir'��fi'r�
r ,(Nra�f. hit •�:�:" '
nd
lot
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brief

July 7, 1976
Mr. Richard B . Kepley
Mayor of Carolina Beach
P. O. Drawer V
Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428
Dear mayor Kepley:
The Coastal Resources Commission has completed the review of
local land use plans prepared and submitted under the Coastal Area
Management Act of 1974. This review has consisted of involvement from
a variety of state and federal agencies, participation from Advisory
Council members, and final review and decision by this Commission.
I am pleased to inform you that your plan has been approved
with several comments that we wish to discuss with you and ask
you to further address. You can expect to be personally contacted by
a member of the Coastal Resources Commission or Advisory Council
in the near future to arrange for a meeting with your governing body to
discuss these specific plan review items and several other important
aspects of CAMA.
The Commission is very pleased with the quality of effort that is
reflected in your plan. We look forward to a continued spirit of
cooperation in the coming year and feel certain that the meeting mentioned
above will be extremely valuable to all concerned.
Sincerely,
T.D.Eure
cc: Jim Taylor

Rlayor
RICHARD B. KEPLEY
Afayor Pro -Tern
J. C. (MIKE) BAME
Town Manager
MRS. SHEILA S. DAVIS
010.U//L O� eahOGC1dQr cl)a"-
POST
OFFICE BOX 347
&""Z. a6- "4 , 0/ re 28428
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29 June 76
Mr. Thomas D. Eure, Chairman
Coastal Resources Commission
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Eure
Town Council
ERNEST W. BAME
PAT EFIRD
RALPH W. WHITLEY
The Carolina Beach Town Council hereby submits its intent to act as
a permit —letting agency under the Coastal Area Management Act of
1974, G.S. 113A 11 . We, the Carolina Beach Town Council pledge the
lawful administration of a local Implementation and Enforcement
program in accordance with the Coastal Area Management Act and
criteria for local Implementation and Enforcement plans and related
regulations, Guidelines, and standards established by the Coastal
Resources Commission for all affected lands and waters within the
planning jurisdiction of the town.
Sincerely,
RICHARD B. KEPLEY, Mayor
Town of Carolina Beach