CAMA Land Development Plan-1981

THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE RESIDENTS
OF
CHOCOWINITY, NORTH CAROLINA
TOWN BOARD
W. W. CRATCH, MAYOR.
H. E. Cole Charles Williamson
M. L. Dunbar Daden Wolfe
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Billy B. Foster Clarence Edwards
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Theron Hill. C1yde.Harding
Tommy. Elks Louise Hill
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Technical Assistance Provided By:
The Mid -East Commission
P. 0. Drawer 1787
Washington, NC 27889
PROJECT STAFF
-Ricky McGhee, Project Planner
Kenneth Thompson, Project Planner
Emma S. Payne, Secretary
Barbara Dunn, Draftsperson
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 Manage-
ment, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INTRODUCTION .............................................. 2
II. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS ................................ 4
A. Present Conditions ............................ 5
1) Population and Economy ................................. 5
2) Existing Land Use ...................................... 8
3) Current Plans, Policies and Regulations ................ g
B. Constraints: Land Suitability ............................. 16
1) Physical Limitations ................................... 16
2) Fragile Areas .......................................... 16
3) Areas of Resource Potential ............................ 17
C. Constraints: Capacity of Community Facilities ............. 17
1) Existing Water and Sewer Systems Facilities............ 17
2) Existing School System Analysis ........................ 18
3) Existing Primary Road System Analysis .................. 18
4) Identification and Utilization of Other Community
• Facilities ............................................. 20
D. Estimated Demand ........................................... 21
1) Population and Economy ................................. 21
2) Future Land Needs ...................................... 22
3) Community Facilities Demand ............................ 23
E. Summary of Data Collection and Analysis .................... 24
F. Major Conclusions from Data Summary..... .................... 25
III. POLICY STATEMENTS ............................................... 30
A. Resource Protection ........................................ 32
B. Resource Production and Management....... ................. 34
C. Economic and Community Development...... .................... 36
D. Continuing Public Participation....... 41
E. Proposed Five -Year Work Program 44
IV. LAND CLASSIFICATION ............................................ 47
A. Developed .................................................. 48
B. Transition ................................................. 48
• C. Community.................••...............51
D. Rural.. ................ 52
E. Conservation ........:...................................... 53

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V. RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATION ............... 54
VI. INTERGOVEIUNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION .............. 57
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ........................................... 60
VIIi. APPENDIX........................................................ 62
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
MAP 1 Regional Perspective Map ................................... . 6
TABLE
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Population Trends, Chocowinity, NC .............................7
TABLE
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Estimated Land Use, Chocowinity, NC............................8
TABLE
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State Development Regulations.................................12
TABLE
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Federal Development Regulations..............................14
TABLE5
Public Education Facilities.................................19
TABLE
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Utilization of Primary Roads, Chocowinity, NC.................21
TABLE
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Population Projections, Chocowinity, NC.......................22
Existing Land Use Map In Map Pocket
Land Classification Map In Map Pocket
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• I. INTRODUCTION

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I. INTRODUCTION
This document represents the Town of Chocowinity's first attempt
at developing a Land Development Plan. It was written in accordance to the
amended CAMA Land Use Planning Guidelines effective as of September 1, -
1979.
The purpose of this report is to present the basic plan for land
use and development in Chocowinity to the year 1990. This development
plan is based on sound planning principles and the goals and
objectives of the local people as represented by the Chocowinity
Citizen Advisory Committee. It grows out of the objective examination
of the past and present conditions in the town.
The Land Development Plan is the most important step toward the
• long-range physical development of Chocowinity. When adopted by the
Town Council it will be used as a statement of policy. The plan
provides a framework within which growth can take place economically
and effectively. Chocowinity cannot afford unplanned growth because
it is wasteful and creates problems that are expensive to remedy.
Proper use of this plan can save the taxpayers money by avoiding
the wasteful use of land and by encouraging the development of land
which is easily served by community facilities and services. Decisions
made by both town officials and private developers that will affect
the area should be based upon this development plan.
The Citizen Advisory Committee and the Town Council should
occasionally evaluate and update these proposals. A large industry
coming into Chocowinity, for example, could make the population projections
• for this report completely inadequate. This would also affect projections
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for residential development and the needs for community facilities, as
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• well as affect the economy in the community. The implementation and
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the planning process must be a continuous one. This plan sets forth
the major policies concerning the most desirable future physical design
of the town through the location of land uses and its attempts to
clarify the relationship between physical development and social
economic goals.
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II. DATA COLLECTION
AND ANALYSIS
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II. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
A. Present Conditions
- 1. Population and Economy _
The Town of Chocowinity is located on the south side of the Pamlico
River, opposite the City of Washington. (see regional location map.)
Founded in the eighteenth century, Chocowinity was first named Godley's
Crossroads. The town was later named Chocowinity, a Tuscaroan name of
disputed meaning. The town was officially incorporated in 1959. Due
to its recent incorporation and since the U. S. Census Bureau does not
do detail population counts for.small communities, very little information
was available about Chocowinity's past population trends.
• It is estimated that the Town of Cho^.owinit 's y population has
remained relatively stable over the past decade with some decreases in
the 5-19 age group and increases in the 45 and over age group. The
assumed population composition change was made by examining current
estimates of Beaufort County's population by age, sex and race and
assuming this estimate would be true of Chocowinity also. Table 1
depicts population trends in Chocowinity and Beaufort County from 1976
through 1980. It can be seen that Chocowinity's share of the total county
population is estimated to have remained constant. Thus, substantiating
the assumption of slow but stable population growth in the town. The
1980 preliminary population census count for Chocowinity was 643. This
count is very close to the State's count of 621. This also substantiates
• the assumption of slow but stable growth in the town.
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REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE MAP
• CHOCOWINITY, N. C.

TABLE 1
• IPOPULATION TRENDS
CHOCOWINITY, NC
1976 1977 1978 1979 / 1980
Chocowinity 590 600 610 620 621
Beaufort
County 37,800 38,800 39,500 40,000 40,416
of County
Residents 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Source:, N. C. Office of State Budget, 1980.
As the preceding section noted, Chocowinity's population is
relatively stable. To date, the town has not experienced any major
population fluctuation during any season. It is anticipated that this
• situation will remain the same during the next decade.
Chocowinity has in recent years broadened it's local economy.
Outer Banks Industrial Corporation located in Chocowinity in 1966, employs
about thirty-six (36) persons. The Singer Company opened a plant in
1970 which employs approximately four -hundred (400) persons. In addition
to these local plants, a number of people commute to jobs in Washington,
Greenville and the surrounding area.
In addition to the above industries, a number of retail establish-
ments are located on U. S. 17 between Chocowinity and Washington. A
livestock market is located south of town.
2.Fkisting Land Use
• Most of the land within Chocowinity is forestry or agricultural. The
central portion of Chocowinity is predominantly residential with a light
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amount of commercial development. Residential development within the
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• corporate limits is almost entirely single family dwellings with the
average lot size being 10,000 square feet.
Presently, most of the commercial land uses in town are situated
along Highway 17 and N. C. 33. Commercial establishments on/Highway 17
include WITH -TV, the ABC Store, the Lemon Inn, the Shell Pantry, Clark's
Exxon, the Betsy Ross Shop, the Chocowinity Cleaners and Hickman's
Garage. Commercial establishments on N. C. 33 include the Boyd -Hill
Electric Company, Harold's Barber Shop, the Gunner's Den, the Antique
Shop and D. & D. Supermarket. As this listing suggest, the majority
of these commercial establishments are service oriented. The only
industrial land uses found within the town limits are those lands
found adjacent to the railroad junction of the Norfolk and Southern
• Railroad, the Singer Home Furnishing Plant, and Hatteras Industrial
Corporation sites. Table 2 denotes estimated current land uses in
Chocowinity. The Existing Land Use map shows where the uses are located.
TABLE 2
ESTIMATED LAND USE
CHOCOWINITY, NC
of
Estimated Acres Total
Residential 88 15
Commercial 30 5
Industrial 20 4
Governmental
Institutional 22 4
Vacant 53 9
Forestry/Agricultural 366 163
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Total 579 acres
• Source: Mid -East Commission Windshield Survey and Examination
of Property Tax Records, 1981.
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In Chocowinity, two (2) types of land use problems have resulted from
. unplanned development. These are: (1) conflicting strip commercial
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development patterns and (2) residential neighborhoods abutting commercial
and industrial land uses. These problems though not of monumental
propositions traditionally cause future problems in the development of
a community.
The 1976 Beaufort County CAMA Plan classifies Chocowinity as a
transitional area. Classified as such, all areas of the town can expect
some growth. The most recent areas of growth are the Pinewood Subdivision
located in the western part of town and along Bragaw Lane. Those areas
expected to grow in the future include.the Bragaw Lane area, the
Patrick Lane area, the Pinewood area and near the existing rail head of
Southern Coastline.
When discussing current, and future land use conditions we must
also discuss those areas that have environmental significance and are
designated as such (AFC's). Within the corporate limits of Chocowinity
there are no designated AFC's. However, there -are some areas relatively
close to the town limits that have been classified as conservation. These
are located northeast and southeast of the town and contain swamp and
marshlands. (See the Chocowinity Land Classification map.)
3. Current Plans, Policies, Regulations
The Town of Chocowinity has very few plans, policies or regulations
that affect land use. The following is a listing of those that could
affect land use:
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Plans:
• Beaufort County 1976 CAMA Land Use Plan (1976)
Prepared by Beaufort County,, this document briefly examines the
current conditions in Chocowinity, estimates future land use and
estimates future facilities demand.
Chocowinity Community Development Preapplication (1979)
Prepared by the Mid -East Commission, this document outlines a
proposal for addressing some of the community development concerns within
Chocowinity.
Greater Washington, NC 201 Facilities Plan (1977)
Prepared by William F. Freeman and Associates, this document
• discusses (1) water quality objective and other management soils,
(2) inventories existing environmental conditions, (3) inventories
existing wastewater facilities and concentration alternatives for solving
the wastewater disposal problems for the area.
Phase I and II - Guide for Land Use and Development in the Mid -East
Region (1977)
Prepared by the Mid -East Commission, this document is a composite
of land use plans, goals and objectives for a five -county region in
which Chocowinity is a part.
The following are policies of the Town of Chocowinity:
(a) Water Provision Policy
At present, the Town of Chocowinity charges a $150.00 tap on fee
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for all new water users. It currently has a water users rate of $5.50
• for the first 3,000 gallons. From three to five thousand gallons the
rate is $1.25.per 1,000 gallons and from six to ten thousand gallons
the rate is $1.00 per 1,000 gallons. The rate over 10,000 gallons is
$.50 per 1,000 gallons. Water users outside -the town limits are
charged an additional $2.00 user fee each month.
(b) Street Paving Policy
All streets within the corporate limits of Chocowinity may be
paved at the discretion of the Mayor and Town Council at no cost to the
area's residents.
(c) Street Light Policy
• . Street lights will be provided within the corporate limits of
Chocowinity at the discretion of the Mayor and Town Council at no cost
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to the area's residents.
(d) Solid Waste Pick -Up Policy
All garbage pick-ups outside the corporate limits will be charged
a user fee as prescribed by the Mayor and Town Council.
As it can be seen from the preceding narrative, Chocowinity has
very few plans, policies or regulations that may affect land use. What may
be more important is the vast array of state and federal regulations that
could affect land use in the Chocowinity area. Tables 3 and 4 give a
brief summation of such regulations.
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TABLE 3
STATE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Agency Licenses and Permits
Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development - Permits to discharge to surface waters
or operate wastewater treatment plants
or oil discharge permits; NPDES
Permits, (G. S. 143-215)
Division of Environmental
Management
Permits for septic tanks with a
capacity over 3,000 gallons/day
(G. S. 143-215.3) .
Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Office of Coastal Management
Permits for withdrawal of surface
or ground waters in capacity use
areas (G. S. 143-215.15).
hermits for air pollution abatement
facilities and sources (G. S. 143-
215.108).
Permits for construction of complex
sources; e. g., parking lots,
subdivisions, stadiums, etc.
(G. S. 143-215.109).
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.
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TABLE 3 CONTINUED -
Department of Natural Resources and
and Community Development
Division of Earth Resources
Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Secretary of NRCD
Department of Administration
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Department of Human Resources
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- Permits to alter or construct.a
dam (G. S. 143-215.66).
- Permits to mine (G. S. 74-51).
- Permits to drill an explanatory
oil or gas well (G. S. 113-381).
- Permits to conduct geographical
exploration (G. S. 113-391).
- Sedimentation erosion control
plans for any land disturbing
activity of over one contiguous
acre (G. S. 113A-54).
- Permits to construct an oil
refinery
- 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).
- 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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TABLE 4
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FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Agency Licenses and Permits
Army Corps of Engineers - Permits required under Section 9
(Department of Defense) and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors
of 1899; permits to construct in
navigable waters.
• Coast Guard
(Department of Transportation)
Geological Survey
Bureau of Land Management
(Department of Interior)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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- 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.' ,
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(TABLE 4 CONTINUED)
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Permits for construction, operation
and maintenance of interstate pipe-
lines facilities required under the
Natural Gas Act of 1938.
Orders of interconnection of
electric transmission facilities
under Section 202 (b) of the
Federal Power Act.
Permission required for abandon-
ment of natural gas pipeline and
associated facilities under
Section 7C (b) of the Natural
Gas Act of 1938.
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B. Constraints: Land Suitability
• 1. Physical Limitations
Railroad lines are the only man-made hazards within the corporate limits
of Chocowinity. These lines because of their location currently do not
present a major constraint for development in the town. However, there is
a possibility of substantial increases in rail activity due to the move-
ment of large quantities of coal to Morehead City and expanded phosphate
mining oeprations in Eastern Beaufort County. There are a few scattered
natural hazard:areas in the form of flood prone areas in Chocowinity.
They are located in the southwest part of town. Chocowinity's soils
are moderately well drained.. The subsoils are firm resulting in a loco
percolation rate imposing constraints on the use of septic tanks, thereby
imposing a constraint for development. Presently, the Chocowinity area is
• having a detailed soils survey done. When complete, it should be useful
as a guide for future land development.
Currently, the Chocowinity area obtains its water supply from
ground water sources. According to DNRCD water quality personnel, there
is an abundance of ground water in the area and supplies of water should not
become a problem for development. Also there are no areas in Chocowinity
that have slopes exceeding twelve percent (12%).
2. Fragile Areas
Chocowinity has few fragile areas. A fragile area is an area that
could easily be damaged or destroyed by inappropriate or poorly planned
development. Those that exist in or within close proximity of Chocowinity
include: (1) flood prone areas in the Adams, Elizabeth and Ballard
Streets areas and the Bragaw Lane area, (2) the historic and architectural
• significant sites of Bright House - (N. W. corner junction of
S R*1143 with 264), Patrick House (West side U. S. 17, .15 miles South
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junction of SR 1142) and the Trinity Episcopal Church - (Southside N. C.
33, .25 miles west of junction with U. S. 17.) A comprehensive survey of
architectural,historical and archeological properties of Chocowinity has
not been done. Thus, there is a need to identify those areas that may
have some significance.
3. Areas of Resource Potential
Areas with resource potential, include: productive and unique
agricultural lands, potentially valuable mineral sites; publicly owned
forests, parks, fish and gamelands, and other non -intensive outdoor
recreation lands, privately owned wildlife sanctaries. In Chocowinity's
case the only area of resource potential is the productive agricultural
lands within the corporate limits of town. These lands are not in single
ownership and are scattered throughout the community.
C. Constraints: Capacity of Community Facilities
. 1. Existing Water and Sewer System
The Town of Chocowinity is presently served by a water system supplied
by two (2) deep wells. The combined design capacity of both wells is 100,000
gallons per day. The town has two (2) elevated storage tanks, which
have a 75,000 and 275,000 gallon capacity. These water tanks supply a
distribution system of 8" and 6" mains. The. current estimated daily
consumption is 75,000 gallon per day.
Chocowinity has no municipal wastewater facilities. The soils in the
Chocowinity areas are not generally suitable for septic tank.operation, due
to the high water table and flood prone land. Concentrated use of on -site
systems add a health hazard to the above conditions.
Although there is no municipal owned wastewater system for Chocowinity,
there is a centralized wastewater plant within the town's boundaries.
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The Singer Home Furnishing Plant has a tertiary treatment plant of,
• .006 mgd capacity which discharges into an unnamed tributary of
Chocowinity Bay. The plant utilizes extended aeration, post chlorination,
post aeration, and a surface sand filter which affects a ninety-eight
percent (98%) reduction in BOD levels. Influent is domestic in
character and the plant effects a excellent degree of organic removal
from the average daily flow of 0.004 mgd.
2. Existing School System Analysis
Chocowinity is a part of the Beaufort County consolidated school
system. At present, one school, Chocowinity School is located within
the corporate boundaries of Chocowinity. Conversations with the
Superintendent of the Beaufort County School System reveal that there
are approximately 1,181 students enrolled in the Chocowinity School.
• It was felt that the school will be able to accommodate any future
population increases in the area. Table 5 details existing characteristics
of the Beaufort County School System.
3. Identification, Design Capacity and Utilization of Primary Roads
Chocowinity's primary roads are identified as U..S. 17, N. C. 33,
SR 1143 (Patrick Lane), and SR 1142 (Bragaw Lane). At present, there are
3.2 miles of town maintained road and 3.40 miles of .State maintained roads
within Chocowinity.
In order to determine utilization, the peak -hour traffic count design
capacity is compared to the highest 24-hour traffic count for that
segment of the road inside of the corporate limits. Table 6 denotes the
• percentage of utilization.
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TABLE 5
PUBLIC
EDUCATION FACILITIES
SCHOOLS
PROJECTED.
AND
PRESENT
TEACHER
PRESENT
MEMBERSHIP
YEAR
ATTENDANCE
ORGANIZATION
MEMBERSHIP
ALLOTMENT
CAPACITY
1985-1990
BUILT
ADDITIONS
Aurora
Snowden K-7
568
26
650
499/522
1920
50/53/56/74
Aurora High School 8-12
455
22
875
329/386
1915
28/37/54/72/77
Bath
Bath School K-12
758
37
950
628/652
1918
23/38/43/48/53/
67/72/74/76/78/
79
Belhaven
Belhaven K-6
497
25
500
436/543
1938
50/53/56/60/75
John Wilkinson 7-12
427
26
575
358/421
1938
51/53/61/65/68/
78
Chocowinity
Chocowinity School
1181
59
1100
1005/1044
1937
48/52/64/67/78
Pantego Beaufort County
School K-8
323
19
350
312/326
1920
50/53/56/74
Pantego High School
9-12
188
14
500
189/195
1924
39/52/63/72/76
Pinetown Pinetown Elementary
K-8
220
12
200
249/26 1
1937
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4. Identification and utilization of other town services
The police, fire and solid waste departments are important services
for any community. They are important because they are public services
called upon daily. Another factor relating to their importance is
the ability of these departments to adequately protect the health,
safety and welfare of the.town's residents. What follows here is an
analysis of these services in the Town of Chocowinity.
Chocowinity's police force consist of one (1) full-time police
officer. Police protection is provided on an on -call basis. Police
protection is also supplemented by the Beaufort County Sheriff Department.
There are no immediate plans to add more manpower to the force.
Fire protection is provided in Chocowinity by a twenty-seven (27)
member volunteer. fire department. The department has two trucks. Fire
protection is provided within the corporate area and also to areas
outside of town.
The solid waste disposal department in Chocowinity has two (2)
full-time employees and one (1) truck. Garbage is picked up twice a week
and deposited into the Beaufort County Solid Waste dump site. Service
is provided both inside and outside the town limits. There is no charge
for pick-ups within the town limits and a $4.00 a month charge for
pick-ups outside the town.
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• TABLE 6
UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY ROADS
CHOCOWINITY, NC
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Design
Traffic Count
Percent of
Road
Capacity
24 zhr. Average
Utilization
U. S. 17
10,920
9,600
88
N. C. 33
7,200
5,100
71.
SR 1142
(Patrick Lane)
7,200
3,500
49
SR 1143
(Bragaw Lane)
7,200
400
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Source: Deparcment of
Transportation, 1980.
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D. Estimated Demand
(1) Population and Economy
The Town of Chocowinity is expected to increase in population by
97 persons by 1990. Table 7 depicts the 1980 - 1990 population projections
for the town. The Chocowinity Citizen Advisory Committee and Town Council
feel that this 97 person increase is a reasonable projection and feel
that the town will attain this amount of growth.
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TABLE 7 i
• POPULATION PROJECTIONS
CHOCOWINITY, NC
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 "1989 1990
621 631 645 651 662 672 682 691 700 709 718
Source: Mid -East Computations, 1980.
It is estimated that the Chocowinity economy will remain service related
through the next decade. Because of its proximity to the City of Washington,
Chocowinity can expect to benefit from the economic growth of Washington.
The town can also expect to benefit from the planned expansion of
phosphate mining operations in eastern Beaufort County.
2. Future Land Needs
The CAMA Land Use Planning Guidelines requires that an estimate be
made of the needed amount of land for residential structures and related
services. To make this estimate, the estimated 1990 per household figure
was calculated. This figure was 2.21 persons. The town's population is
also projected to have an increase of ninety-seven persons (97) by 1990. By
dividing the projected household size by the estimated population increase,
it can be seen that approximately forty-four (44) new households will be
formulated.
Vacant land within the town is estimated at fifty-three (53) acres.
This is more than adequate to house the anticipated population growth
at densities as low as one dwelling unit per half acre. The overall density
• of the area may be increased if and when Chocowinity develops a centralized
wastewater system. It is estimated that Chocowinity's higher density land
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3. Community Facilities Demand
The analysis of the present water system indicates that it will be able to
accommodate any further population growth for the town. At present,
the town does not have a centralized wastewater system. A 201 Facilities
Plan has been done for the area and the selected alternative was to
have Chocowinity hook-up to an expanded City of Washington system.
The City of Washington is currently in Step II (2), (design stage for
new facility), according to the consultant handling the 201 activity
for the Washington area. The town could be provided wastewater service
by 1984. If the town does not have a centralized system by 1990, it
still will be able to accommodate the expected population growth.
However, not having such a
system will prohibit certain
types of
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development that have high
wastewater discharges. It is
estimated that
the present school system will be able to accommodate the projected
growth.
In terms of the road system, the Citizen Advisory Committee feels
that due to the planned expansion of phosphate mining operation in
Beaufort County, U. S. 17 and N. C. 33 could become overloaded with
traffic and cause problems within the town. It was felt that further
study should be made of the effects on such development.
The police, fire and solid waste systems of the town should also
be adequate through 1990.
1This figure was extrapolated using 1970 - 1979 U. S. and N. C.
Average Household Size Estimates.
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E. Summary of Data Collection and Analysis
The following narrative denotes where information was obtained that
is for inclusion into the Data Collection Section:
Population and Economy. Data was obtained from conversations with DNRCD
(Department of Natural Resources and Community Development) personnel,
Beaufort County personnel and town personnel.
Existing Land Use. Information was obtained by conversations with town
personnel and field surveys.
Current Plans, Policies and Regulations. Data input in this section came
from conversation with town personnel, CRC (Coastal Resources Commission)
personnel and other document sources.
Constraints, Land Suitability. This information was obtained from the
1976 Beaufort County CAMA Plan, and on -site investigation.
Constraints - Capacity of Community Facilities. Data came from the Division
of Human Resources personnel, NRCD (Natural Resources and Community
Development) - Water Quality personnel, N. C. Department of Public
Instruction personnel, the Beaufort County School Superintendent, N. C.
Department of Transportation personnel, town personnel and the city
manager of Washington, NC.
Estimated Demand Population and Economy. Population projections were
obtained from Mid -East Computations after consultation with the Planning
Board and town council. Economic information was obtained from NRCD
• Economic Development personnel and local town officials.
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Future Land Needs - This information was developed by. examining past land
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• development trends, and population projections. It also was developed by
conversation with town personnel, the town's mayor, and Department of
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Natural Resources and Community Development personnel. �.
Community Facilities Demand - This information was obtained by examining
the present facilities i. e., water supply wastewater facilities, schools
and roads as compared to the projected population increases by 1990. Also
information was obtained from conversation with DNRCD personnel.
F. Major Conclusion From Data Summary
Listed below are the major conclusions found in the data collection
and analysis sections of the plan.
• Existing Population and Economy .
•
(1) Chocowinity has experienced slow but steady population change
since 1976.
(2) Current population trends reflect a decrease in school age
population indicating a continued decrease in the school age
population until 1990.
(3) Current population trend also indicate an increase in the 45
and above age group which could imply a need for more services
for the aged.
(4) Chocowinity's economy continues to be retail service oriented.
(5) The major employer in Chocowinity is the Singer Company.
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Existing Land Use
(1) Most of the land within Chocowinity is still in forestry or
agricultural use.
(2) There are approximately five hundred and seventy-nine (579)
acres of land within the corporate boundary of the town.
(3) Residential land use accounts for approximately eighty-eight
(88) acres in the town. This is 15% of the town total.
(4) Two types of land use problems exists within Chocowinity;
they are: (1) conflicting strip commercial development,
and (2) residential neighborhood abutting commercial and
industrial land uses.
(5) The most recent areas of growth in Chocowinity are in the Pine-
wood Subivision area and the Bragaw Lane area.
• (6) Those areas expected to grow in the future are the Bragaw and
Patrick Lane areas, the Pinewood area and near the existing
rail head of southern coastline.
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(7) There are no AEC's in Chocowinity.
Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
(1) Chocowinity has very few plans or policies that affect land
development in the town, but state enabling legislation
is such that the town can when it deems necessary adopt plans.
(See pages 7-13 for a description of current plans and
policies that affe,:t land development in the town.)
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Constraints - Land Suitability
• (1) Chocowinity's railroad lines are the town's only man-made
constraints.
(2) Chocowinity has two (2) types of fragile areas (refer to
. page 14.) -
(3) Chocowinity has two (2) types of areas with resources
potential and they are its agricultural and forest lands
within its town limits.
Constraints - Capacity of Community Facilities
(1) Groundwater supply in Chocowinity does not present a
constraint for development.
(2) A 201 Facilities Plan has been done for the town.
• (3) The 201 Plan calls for Chocowinity residents to hook-up
to an expanded City of Washington facility. As of this
writing, the City of Washington is in the process of
upgrading its wastewater facilities.
(4) The school system will not be a constraint for development.
(5) Chocowinity's present road system is not being used to full
design capacity, however, there is some concern that the
possible expansion of phosphate mining operations in eastern
Beaufort County could add additional traffic on U. S. 17
and N. C. 33 and thus cause problems for the town.
(6) The town's police, fire and solid water disposal departments
currently provide adequate service to the town.
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Estimated Demand - Population and Economy
• (1) Chocowinity is expected to have a population increase of
ninety-seven (97) persons by 1990.
(2) Chocowinity will continue to be a predominantly rural area.
--- - - (3) Chocowinity's economy will continue to be service oriented.
(4) There may be a small amount of industrial development by
1990. Preferably the town wishes to attract EPA approved
and .light production industries. (not heavy forging)
Future Land Needs
(1) Chocowinity will not have a land availability problem by
1990 for development, however, continued land use conflict
such as strip development and conflicting land use may
cause undesirable development to occur if preventive
measures are not taken.
(2) Chocowinity's future higher density land development will be
in its town limits.
Future Facilities Demand
(1) Chocowinity should be provided wastewater treatment facilities
by 1990.
(2) The provision of such facilities will make Chocowinity attractive
to industrial type development.
(3) The school system will be able to accommodate the expected
future population growth.
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(4) The current road system may become inadequate if phosphate
• mining operations are expanded in Beaufort County.
(5) The solid waste, police and fire department will be adequate
to accommodate the expected population increase.
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III. POLICY STATEMENTS .
Policies are defined as courses of action selected from alternates
under given conditions that are followed to reach a desired goal. As
such, they represent the community's values on particular matters.
Therefore, the establishment of goals is a very important element of any
developmental plan. Recent citizen survey results have helped express
the values of area residents. By examining the values of a community,
relevant issues can be identified and proper goals can be formulated
concerning those issues. Thus, the declaration of a community's values
sets the tone for the design of the development plan.
The 1979 CAMA Guidelines include addressing four (4) broad issues
as a minimal requiren :nt. These issues include resource protection,
resource production and management, economic and community development
• and continuingpublic participation. In addition local
p p p governments
were given the option to address issues -of local importance. In
the 1976 CAMA Plan, Chocowinity residents identified three (3) issues of
•
major importance. The issues are as follows:
(1) Strip development along major thoroughfares
(2) Conflicting land uses and
(3) The need for municipal sewer services.
According to recent survey analysis results these issues are still
prevalent today. Of relevance then are these issues as they relate to
the current CAMA Guideline issues. The 1976 CAMA County Plan established
no particular goals or objectives for solving these issues. In the public
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participation section of this plan, goals and objectives have been
• established to help assure that sound planning principles are adhered
to in formulating this developmental plan.
•
What follows are the issues that were defined, possible policy
alternatives, the community's chosen policies, and a description of
how the adopted policies should be implemented.
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A. ISSUE - RESOURCE PROTECTION
• Within the corporate limits of Chocowinity, no areas of environmental
concern exist. However, some of the soil associations within the town
present natural constraints to development. Although no major man-made
--hazards exist within the planning area -these poor soil associations
characterize the physical limitations to development.
Natural resources found within the corporate limits of Chocowinity
include the productive agricultural and forest.lands. As Table 2 of
the Data Analysis Section denotes these land uses are dominant within the
Planning Area. Therefore, these resources should be properly managed to
safeguard the environment and ensure proper development within the town.
Areas that are environmentally fragile and of historic significance
are also in need of protection. In Chocowinity's case, the Adams,
•
Elizabeth
and Bragaw Street
areas are.fragile because
of their flood prone
qualities.
These areas may
need protection from any
massive type develop-
•
ment. The historic resources contained within the town should also be
protected. These resources include the Bright House, Patrick House and
the Trinity Episcopal Church. Increased efforts should be made to preserve
and enhance these areas. Effortsshould also be made to preserve known
archeological resources in the tow n's planning. area.
Currently, the County prepares hurricane and flood evacuation plans
which include the town. The need for such plans are apparent, but the
public should be better informed about both types of plans. Thus, the
issue of better publicizing such plans will confront the town during the
planning period.
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1) The Town could choose not to protect its natural resources.
This alternative should be unacceptable because of the
important economic ramifications of said resources.
2) The Town could utilize the soils survey when complete,
to make land use related decisions.
3) The Town could plan facilities so that theywill not impact
on historically or archeological significant properties. Since
the town has only a few sites of historical significance the
need for establishing a historical district would not be necessary.
4) The Town has no areas of environmental concern, therefore,
the town has no policy concerning this issue.
5) The Town could uspport all federal and state programs aimed
at protecting fragile environmental areas.
6) The Town could or could not develop its own hurricane and
• flood evacuation plans or continue as a part of the county's
plan.
Policy Choices
1) The Town Council will utilize the County's Soil Survey as
an information base when making land use decisions by 1982.
2) The Town Council will not support development_ that negatively
affects hazardous or fragile landareas'including historic and
archeological properties.
3) The town will join Beaufort County and its other municipalities
in the Beaufort County Hurricane Evacuation Plan.
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Description of the Proposed Implementation Procedures
•
(1) The town council by 1982 will utilize the completed soil
survey in making land use related decisions.
(2) The town council will utilize service provision to prevent
developments that in their opinion are hazardous or in
fragile areas by 1983.
(3) The mayor will contact the appropriate Beaufort County
official and get the needed information and materials
needed to include the town in the County's Evacuation
Plan. This will be done by 1982.
B. ISSUE - RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
As mentioned, Chocowinity has only two (2) natural resources within
• the town's corporate limits i. e., agricultural and forest lands. Presently,
these resources dominate land use for the town as Table 2 in the
existing land use section suggest. Although these resources dominate
in land use they do not greatly impact on the local economy. Citizen
survey responses suggest that agriculture and forestry programs have a
limited impact on the local economy. Citizens questionnaire responses
also indicated that there was insufficient appreciation for the role
of agriculture and forestry in the town. Therefore, these resources
should be utilized and managed with sound environmental considerations to
yield their full potential. With the proper management these resources
could make a positive impact on the local economy. Thus, the utilization
and management of the town's natural resources is considered a land use
issue facing the town.
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• Policy Alternatives
(1) The Town could not be involved in resource production or
management activities. This alternative should be unacceptable
because of the economic impact these resources could have on
the town.
(2) The Town could support all federal and state programs that
deal with the management of commercial forest and agricultural
lands in.the town.
(3) The Town could choose not to utilize the soil survey reports.
This alternative should be unacceptable because the purpose
of the on -going soil survey is to help landowners make
better land decisions, thus, bringing about better management
• of one of the town's valuable resources (its soils).
Policy Choices
(1) The Town will support when feasible all federal and state
programs that deal with the management of commercial forest
and agricultural lands.
(2) The Town will use the soil surveys because of -the importance
in maintaining productive agricultural lands and providing
information for land use decisions.
(3) The Town does not have any known significant mineral production
areas within the corporate limits. However, if any are found,
they must be developed in a manner such that their production
will be demonstrably consistent with all other resource
protection and production policies.
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(4) The Town does not have policies concerning commercial and
• recreational fisheries or off -road vehicles because these
•
issues do not directly impact Chocowinity.
Description of the Proposed Implementation Procedures
(1) The Town Council and staff will utilize the completed soil
conservation survey as a base in providing information
concerning land use decision by 1982.
(2) The Town Clerk (and mayor) with the aid of state and
federal agencies will provide information for the proper
forest management to local residents by 1982.
C. ISSUE - ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Town of Chocowinity wishes to encourage all types of develop-
ment. However, citizen questionnaire responses indicate that single-
family residential development is preferred to multi -family development,
and non-polluting (EPA approved) light production (not heavy forging)
industries are preferred concerning development within the town's
corporate limits. Along with such encouragement, the town is, also
committed to providing local services to development inside the
corporate -limits of the town.
The population and economy section of this plan suggest that
Chocowinity's population and economy are increasing at aslow and steady
rate. Total population figures have not decreased over the past four (4)
years
and
1980
preliminary census
figures
appear to
substantiate this
fact.
In
1980,
State population
figures
indicated
the town's population
was 620, while 1980 preliminary census figures suggest the town's
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population to be 643. This increasing population along with a local
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• economy that has broadened in recent years indicate the existence of a i
stable community. The recent development of Chocowinity's first
commercial bank bears out this point. Thus, the planning policies
selected in this plan to direct the town throughout the next five (5)
to ten (10) years will be of major importance to all local citizens.
The following is a discussion of the issues under the economic and
community development area.
Economic development, be it commercial or industrial, can enhance
the economic base of any town. Although no specific problems with
commercial or industrial development were identified, during the
development of this plan; there were a number of questionnaire comments
about the need for a centralized wastewater system to attract more
industries. Other responses in regard to this issue indicated the need
• for better highways and the need for major air services in the area.
Concerning highways, the town should also consider the impact of additional
phosphate mining occurring in the southeastern portion of the county.
The town should be specifically interested in the expected increased
amount of travel on U. S. 17 and N. C. 33, both primary highways within
the town. Citizens felt that railroad services were more than adequate
concerning the expansion of industry in town. One -site was suggested
for industrial growth. This site is located near the Southern Coastline
railroad near the rail head area. The impact of industries located in
the City of Washington and near the fringe areas of town should also be
examined. Survey analysis results indicated that a good percentage of
the town's residents commuted daily to such industries. Increased
traffic flow along U. S. 17 from these commuting patterns should also
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be investigated. General sentiment of the town officials also indicated
that commercial development should remain in areas already conforming to
•
such establishments.
The future land needs section of this plan suggest that during the
next decade, the town will be able to handle projected population in
regard to residential land needed. The 1976, Beaufort County CANA Plan,
classified Chocowinity as transitional. Classified as such, the town
can expect some growth in all areas. Presently, residential growth is
occurring in and within close proximity of the present corporate limits
in the Pinewood Subdivision and Bragaw Lane areas. A clustered growth
pattern in and within close proximity of the corporate limits, is
preferred by town officials and local citizens as indicated by
conversation with officials and citizen survey reponses.
Although the town officials endorse clustered development patterns,
• the town is still pro -growth. This can be seen by the recent
annexation of an area adjacent to the present corporate boundaries.
The town will continue to annex areas near the town when economically
feasible. The town will also consider exercising extraterritorial
jurisdictions.
The commitment to participating in federal and state community
development programs is also evident within the town. Previous efforts
on the town's part to obtain federal assistance under the Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant Program has failed. The town sought
this assistance to redevelop a neighborhood with blighting conditions.
Efforts to obtain assistance have not stopped because officials and
citizens understand the competitive nature of this program. The Town
also understands that this program is concerned with aspects other than
housing; that improvements to public facilities in disrepair can also
be addressed. Thus, local officials are committed to programs of this nature.
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As mentioned earlier, the town has two (2) basic land use related
problems i. e., strip development and conflicting land uses. If the
town wishes to obtain orderly and cost effective growth patterns, these
two (2) issues must be resolved. From citizen survey responses, the
town residents wish to establish ordinances and regulations to properly
manage the developmental patterns and to resolve the conflicting -issues
currently facing the town.
Presently, the town has no policy on energy facility sittings. The
survey analysis in regard to this issue indicated that local citizens
wanted such facilities to locate outside of the town's corporate limits.
Because of Chocowinity's inland location no policies have been
established on beach and waterfront access.
Policy Alternatives
• (1) Do not seek any further economic or community development
in the town. This alternative would be impractical since
the lack of•economic and community development would
prevent any future growth in the town.
(2) To commit the Town to state and federal programs such as
Community Development Block Grant, and highway improvement
programs.
(3) To encourage development and redevelopment in and within
close proximity of the town's corporate limits. This
policy would serve to lessen the cost of infrastructure
extensions ( A. e. water) .
(4) To continue to support the development of a centralized
• wastewater system. There would be many advantages concerning
industrial, commercial and residential development.
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(5) To investigate the possibility of development of zoning
• regulations for the town. There are many advantages to
instituting zoning regulations. The major one being giving
the local government the ability to decide how and where
it wishes to develop. Such questions should be answered
in order to effectuate its land development plan..
(6) They could or could not develop policies on energy
facilities sittings.
(7) Being an inland community the town has no policy on tourism
or beach and waterfront access.
(8) The town could contact appropriate state highway personnel
concerning the possible increase of traffic on U. S. 17
and N. C. ''3 and the impact it may have on the town.
• Proposed Policy Choices
(1) The Town will be committed to state and federal programs
mentioned in the policy alternatives. Town officials will
investigate such programs and invite the appropriate state
and federal personnel to educate local officials and
residents about such programs.
(2) The Town will encourage development and redevelopment in
and within close proximity of the town's corporate limits.
(3) The Town will allow energy generating facilities - power -
plants both nuclear and conventional, electrical switching
substations and other energy related facilities only in
those areas away from population clusters.
• (4) The Town does not have a policy on channel maintenance and
beach nourishment because they do not concern the community.
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(4) The town council at the appropriate time will contact state
• highway personnel concerning the possible traffic problems
on U. S. 17 and N. C. 33.
(5) The town will continue to support the development of a
municipal wastewater system.
Description of the Proposed Implementation Procedures
(1) The Town will participate in state and federal programs.by
applying for both state and federal community development
funds by 1983.
(2) The Town will adopt and implement a zoning ordinance.by
1982.
(3) The Town will consider developing a policy document
• outlining the town officials policy on utilities extension.
(4) The town council will request that state highway personnel
develop a study on possible impacts of increased traffic
flow at intersections of U. S. 17 and N. C. 33 when
appropriate.
D. ISSUE - CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
For the continuing process of public participation, the Chocowinity
Town Board established the Chocowinity Citizens Advisory Committee. This
committee, composed of a diverse group of citizens represents a.microcosm
of the local community. By their responses, goals and objectives are
obtained giving the local board a gauge as to what implementation
procedures are needed. Therefore, this committee, being an extension of
• the local town board will keep the public informed of relevant issues.
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• All advisory committee meetings are open to the public and provide
the opportunity for public involvement.
Policy Alternatives
(1) The only alternative to one of public participation is one
of non -participation by the public. This alternative is
totally against the foundation of our Democratic idealogy.
(2) The Town could continue and expand public participation
mechanisms to educate and inform its residents. This
alternative would be the ideal choice. It calls for the
development of mechanisms to get more people involved in
the planning process. By doing this a broader perspective
can -be obtained and translated into policy by the governing
body.
Policy Choice
The Chocowinity Citizens Advisory Committee has recommended to the
town board members to implement, improve and expand its public
participation efforts in reference to land use issues.
Description of the Proposed Implementation Methods
(1) The town council with the help of a Citizen Advisory Committee
will develop a questionnaire that will be administered every
• five years to gauge citizen opinion about land use issues.
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(2) Announcements of all planning advisory meetings will be placed
• on radio as a public service announcement.
(3) The clerk to the Advisory Committee will write mews items
concerning each committee meeting to be carried in the
local papers as a means of public education participation.
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F. Proposed Five -Year Work Program
•
Planning is a. continuous process. For that reason, it is important
to monitor and update the progress being made toward achieving the
goals and objectives outlined in this document. To-do this an
evaluation procedure is incorporated into this plan. This procedure
should measure progress toward achieving a proposed five-year work
program. It is recommended that a progress assessment be made at the
end of each fiscal year. It should be made by the planning board .
with recommendations forwarded to the town council. The major
evaluation goal is to accomplish those state d objectives within a
five (5) year time period. In some instances, it may be necessary
to reprioritize objectives; and, in other instances, implementation
of the stated objectives may be ahead or behind schedule. The
• following is a proposed five (5) year work program for Chocowinity's
Land Development Plan. (See the Appendix for evaluation form)
•
FY .1981 - 82
(1) officially establish a town planning board
(2) Investigate exercising extraterritorial jurisdiction
(3) Develop a zoning ordinance and educate the general public
about such an ordinance
(4) The mayor will contact Beaufort County officials about
getting information about the County's evaluation plan.
(5) Begin utilizing completed soil survey to make land use
decisions.
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FY 1982 - 83
(1) Develop an Annexation Feasibility Study,
(2) Request NC DOT investigate increased traffic.flow
problems �(if any) on U. S. 17 and N. C. 13
(3) Investigate developing Subdivision Regulations
'(4) Begin to utilize services provision as a catlyst for
targeting developments.
FY 1983 - 84
(1) Apply for Community Development Funds
(2) Investigate developing.a Capital Improvements Program
(3) Town Clerk and Mayor will seek .the aid of state and
federal agencies on proper forest management practice
when called to do so -by town citizens.
FY 1985 - 86
(1) Continue to apply for Community Development Funds
(2) Investigate and become involved in National Flood Insurance
Program.
FY 1986 - 87
(1) Update the Land Use Plan
(2) Develop a Citizen opinion Survey and distribute to general
public.
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IV. LAND CLASSIFICATION
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IV. LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
-- The Coastal Resources Commission has developed a land classification
system as a means of.assisting in the implementation of the policies
adopted in the preceding section. Federal and State agencies must
--consider the growth policies .of the local plans as they grant permits,
create new facilities and programs, and fund local activities. This
land classification system encourages coordination and consistency
between. local land. use policies and those of county, state and federal
government. This.system also allows the local government.to make a
statement of policy regarding the location and density of growth and
to to conserve the town's resources by guiding growth. In addition,.
the town's land classification map will serve as a basic tool for
• coordinating numerous policies, standards, regulations, and other
governmental activities at the local, state and federal'level.
The following is.a.description of the Town of Chocowinity's Land
Classification System. The Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) has
developed five (5) land classes, -they include the developed, transition,
community, rural and conservation. Of these five (5) land classes, only
two (2) currently concern Chocowinity; they are the developed and
transition. However, the town .is considering the development of an
ordinance. that will extend. the town's territorial jurisdiction. Such
an ordinance will give the town -the authority within a defined area -
extending not.. more than one mile beyond its limits. Based on the
anticipated actions of the town this section will try to identify.where
• possible land classes.within this extraterritorial area as defined
by the CRC's classification system exist:
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(A) Developed
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the developed class is to
-provide for continued -intensive development and
redevelopment of existing cities.
(2) Description. Areas to be classified developed include
lands currently developed for urban purposes at or
approaching a density of 500 dwellings per square
miles that are provided with usual municipal or
public services including at least public water, sewer,
recreational facilities, police and fire protection.
(3) .Discussion. The major.conclusions of the data analysis
section of this plan indicated that Chocowinity's
future high density land development will occur in
the town limits. The future land needs section .
examined the needed .amount of land for residential
and related structures. This .section also looked at
projected.population densities and concluded that
Chocowinity has enough vacant residential land to
accommodate the projected population increase of 97
people. All lands classified as Developed in Chocowinity
are within the town limits.
(B) Transition
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the transition class is to
provide for future intensive urban.development within
the ensuing ten (10) years.on lands that are most
suitable and that will be scheduled for provision
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of necessary public utilities and services. The
• transition lands also provide for additional growth
when additional lands in the developed class are not
available or when they are severely limited for
development.
(2) Description
(a) Lands to be classified transition may include:
(1) lands currently having urban services, and
(2) other lands necessary to accommodate the urban
population and economic growth anticipated within
the planning jurisdiction.over the ensuing ten (10)
year period.
(b) Lands classified transition to help meet the demand
• for anticipated population and economic growth must:
(1) be served or be readily served by public water,
sewer, and other urban services including public
streets, and (2) be generally free of severe physical
limitations for urban development. In addition, the
.transition class should not include (1) lands of
high potential for agriculture, forestry, or mineral -
extraction, or land falling within extensive rural
areas being managed commercially for these uses, when
other lands are available; (2) lands where urban
development might result in major or irreversible
damage to important environmental, scientific, or
• scenic values; or (3) land where urban development might
result in damage to natural systems or processes
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of more than local concern. Lands where development
• will result in undue risk to life or property from,
natural hazards (including inlet hazards areas and
ocean erodible areas as defined in 15 NCAC 7H.).or
existing land uses shall not be classified transition.
(c) If any designated area of environmental concern is
classified transition, an explanation shall be
included stating why the area is felt to be appropriate
for high density development.
(d) In determining the amount of additional transition lands
necessary to meet the projected urban.population and
economic growth, the town may utilize estimates of
average future urban population density that are
• based upon local land policy, existing patterns and
trends of urban development, within the town, and
densities specified.in local zoning, if any; and,
estimate of additional transition class lands should be
based upon a guideline density of 2,000 persons or
500 dwellings per square mile.
" (3) Discussion. The economic and community development section
of this plan noted -that Chocowini.ty encouraged all types
of development. Along with such encouragement, the
town is also committed to providing local services to
development inside and outside the corporate limits of
the town. This commitment indicates that the town is
• pro -growth. On April 7, 1981, the town annexed
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an area adjacent to the town limits. This area is located in the eastern
portion of Chocowinity acorss from S. R. 1142 (better known as Bragaw Lane).
• Although this area is currently in the corporate limits, the town hgs not
yet provided the area with town water, thus the area is classified as
transitional.
Another transitional area is located at the town limits southwest of
the planning area along N. C. Highway 33 to Greenville. This area is known
as Evergreen Estates and currently receives town water. The Gray Road
(SR 1136) area located near.the southeastern portion.of the town limits
is another transitional area. This area also receives town water. The
gown has expressed a desire on a later date to provide water from the
Gray Road area to U. S. 17 via connecting road SR 1149. Other areas_
classified as transitional include other_ areas possibly suitable for
annexation within close proximity to the town
limits.
(Note:
All
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transitional lands.within''.the corporate limits
are not
shown
due to map
scale.)
(C) Community
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the community class is provide for
clustered land development to help meet housing, shopping,
employment,. and public service needs within the rural areas
of the planning area.
(2) Description. Landsto be classified community are those areas
within .the rural areas of planning jurisdictions characterized
by a small grouping of mixed land uses, (residences, general
store, churchf school etc.), and which are suitable and
appropriate for small clusters of rural development not
• requiring municipal sewer service.
(3) Discussion. There are presently no community land.classifications..-
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• (D) Rural
(1). Purpose. The purpose of the rural class is to provide
for agriculture, forest management, mineral extraction and
other low intensity uses. Residences may be located
within"rural" areas where urban services are not required
and where natural resources will not be permanently impaired. .
(2) Description. Lands that can be identified as
appropriate for resources management and allied uses
include lands with high potential for agriculture, forestry,
or mineral extraction; lands with one or more limitations -
that would make development costly and hazardous and
lands containing irreplaceable, limited, or significant
• natural, recreational, or scenic resources not otherwise
•..
classified.
(3) Discussion. Areas of this type do not presently concern the
Town of Chocowinity. When an ordinance establishing extra-
territorial jurisdiction is adopted most of the newly
extended areas annexed .will fall under this land classification.
Very little of the anticipated growth will occur in the
rural classified areas. This area will be exempted from
services necessary to support high density development, (i. e.,
public water and sewer.)
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(E) Conservation
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the conservation class
is to provide for effective long-term management of
significant limited or irreplaceable areas. This
management may be needed because of its natural,
cultural, recreational, productive or scenic values.
These areas should not be identified as transition
lands in the future.
(2) Description. The conservation class should be
applied to lands that contain: major wetlands,
essentially undeveloped shorelands that are unique,_
fragile, or hazardous for development; historical
and cultural resources, which include historical
• and archeological sites; necessary wildlife habitat
or areas that have a high probability for providing
necessary habitat conditions; publicly owned water
supply watersheds and acquifers; and forest lands that
are undeveloped and will remain undeveloped for
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commercial purposes.
(3) Discussion. Conservation areas do not presently concern the
Town of Chocowinity. However, if an ordinance extending
the town's planning jurisdiction is adopted an area in the
northeastern portion of the planning area near the
Chocowinity Bay will be classified as conservation.
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V. RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES
• AND LAND CLASSIFICATION
The CAMA Update Guidelines direct each .local government to discuss
the manner in which the policies developed apply to each land class.
The.local governments are also required to describe the type of land
uses which are appropriate in each class. What follows is the Town
of Chocowinity's effort to comply to this requirement.
A. Developed and Transition Classes
The policy statement section of this plan indicated that the
town's future high density development would occur in or within close
proximity of the town limits. where :urban services can be provided. This
• is noted on the land classification map. Developed and Transition Land
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classes are designated to accommodate all of Chocowinity's future urban
land uses. This includes residential single-family and multi -family
development, commercial and industrial development, utilities, community
facilities and.transportation facilities. Development of a zoning
ordinance will also help provide orderly growth and guide new development.
B. Community Class
This land class provides for clustered land development to help meet
housing, shopping, employment and public service needs within rural areas.
Currently, there are no lands classified as community in, the Chocowinity
LUP. Thus, the town -has no policy relate.d.to this class.
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C. Rural Class
Large development will be allowed in areas classified as rural if
there is a possible threat to-the.urban-populace.and if the Developed
and Transition Land Classes are not suited for such development. Such
large developments include airports, power plants and hazardous
materials storage. The future development of a zoning ordinance will
also help direct development within areas classified as rural.
D. Conservation Class
The Conservation Class is designated .to provide -for effective long-
term management of.significant limited or irreplaceable areas. This
management is needed because of the natural, cultural, recreational,
• productive or scenic values.that the areas may possess. The resource
protection and resource production and management section of this update
examined.Chocowinity's valuable resources and addressed .the town's
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intentions under the conservation classification. The town's intentions
concerning ,this land.class are attributed to the anticipated establishment
of an ordinance extending the planning jurisdiction.
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VI. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Some of the problems discussed in this plan are common to other
municipalities.within Beaufort County. The commonalty of these problems
often require common solutions and responses. With this in mind, the
Coastal Resources.Commission wishes to encourage a broad based inter-
governmental coordination role to help solve•these common problems.
This coordination may be described in three (3) ways:
1. The policy discussion and the land classification map
encourage coordination and consistency between local land
use policies and the state and.federal governments. The ,
local land use.plan is the principal policy guide for
governmental decisions and activities which affect land
• uses in Beaufort.County.
2. The local land use plan provides a framework for budgeting,
planning and for the provision and expansion of community
facilities such:as water and sewer systems, schools and
roads..
3. The local land use plans will aid in better coordination of
regulatory policies and decisions by describing the local
land use policies and designating specific areas for certain
types of activities.
Specifically, the Town of Chocowinity has and will continue to
foster intergovernmental coordination by the following means:
1. The Town has expressed a desire to work with the Extension
Service,.North Carolina Forest Service, ASCS, Soil
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Conservation Service and other federal and state agencies in
• cooperative agreements to implement specific policies outlined
earlier.
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(2) The Town of Chocowinity is a member of local municipal and
county administrators organization. (a group set up by the
Mid -East Commission to better coordinate activities of local
government administrators in Region Q.) Monthly meetings are
held in which common problems and solution are discussed
by members.
(3) The Town has developed a five-year work program that will
be revised in 1986. The development of such a plan illustrates
the town's commitment to implement and coordinate the land
development plan.
(4) The town's planner attended a meeting on February 24, 1981
with the parties in Beaufort County including county
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officials currently doing Land Use Updates to insure
consistency of plans. No conflicts were noted at this
meeting.
(5) The Town will continue_a working relationship with Beaufort
County officials to insure consistency with all plans and
policies that may affect both units of government.
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VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The CAMA Update Guidelines encourage the town to employ a variety
of public participation techniques to assure broad involvement in the
planning process. As a result, many means of soliciting public
participation were used.
The Chocowinity Citizens Advisory Committee was formed and delegated
with the responsibility for developing this plan by the town board.
Below are the techniques.used by the Committee to obtain citizen
input during the update process:
(1) a questionnaire was developed and administered to all
property owners to get.their input on land use issues
facing the town;
• (2) each advisory committee meeting was open to the general
public;
(3) public notices were placed.in the local paper concerning
public hearings.
The town board has realized the importance of the advisory committee
during, this land development planning process. Thus, the town board
has proposed to officially establish a town planning board. This board
will help implement the proposed five-year program. One of the main
program activities will concern educating and soliciting citizen views
on planning related issues. All planning board meetings will continue to
be open to the general public.
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