Land Use Plan Update-1991

� Town of Hertford
d 1991 Land Use Plan Update
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The preparation of this document was financed in
n part through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through finds provided
by the Coastal Zone . Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
^ Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Howard T. Capps 0 Associates
�j Landscape architect • Land Planner
321 North Front Street
Wilmington, North Carolina
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1991 Hertford Land Use Plan Update
Table of Contents
Page
I. Introduction
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II. Data Collection
and Analysis (Present Conditions)
2
A. Present
Population and Economy Including
Seasonal
Population
3
B. Existing
Land Use
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1.
Existing Land Use Map Discussion Including Stream
Classification, ORW Waters and Nursery Areas
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2.
Significant Land and Water Use Compatibility Problems
12
3.
Major Problems Resulting from Unplanned Development
with Implications for Future Land and Water Use
12
4.
Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience Changes
in Predominant Land Use
12
C. Current
Plans, Policies and Regulations
12
1.
Transportation Plan
12
2.
Community Facilities Plan
13
3.
Utility Extension Policy
13
4.
Open Space and Recreation Policy
13
5.
Prior Land Use Plan and Policies
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6.
National Flood Insurance Program
13
7.
Zoning
14
8.
Subdivision Regulations
14
9.
Floodway
14
10.
Building Code
14
11.
Septic Tanks
14
12.
Historic District
14
13.
Nuisance Ordinance
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14.
Dune Protection
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15. Sedimentation Ordinance 15
16. Environmental Impact Ordinances 15
17. Codes or Regulations 15
18. Storm Water Management Plans 15
19. Mobile Home Park Ordinance 15
20. Group Housing or PUD Ordinance 15
D. Constraints: Land Suitability
16
1. Physical Limitations for Development
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a.
Man-made Hazard Areas Including Airports, Tank
Farms, Nuclear Power Plants or Explosive Storage
Areas
16
b.
Natural Hazard Areas Including Ocean Erodible
Areas, Flood Hazard Areas
16
c.
Areas with Soil Limitations Including Non -Compacting
Soils, Shallow Soils, Poorly Drained Soils and Soils
Not Suitable for Septic Tanks
16
d.
Slopes Exceeding 12%
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e.
Water Supply Including Groundwater Recharge Areas,
Public Water Supply Watershed and Wellfields
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2. Fragile
Areas
17
a.
Coastal Wetlands
17
b.
Sand Dunes Along the Outer Banks
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c.
Ocean -Beach and Shorelines
17
d.
Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines
17
e.
Public Trust Waters
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f.
Complex Natural Areas
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g.
Areas that Sustain Remnant Species
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h.
Areas Containing Unique Geologic Formations
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i.
Registered Natural Landmarks
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j.
Wooded Swamps
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k. Prime Wildlife Habitats
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1. Scenic and Prominent High Points
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m. Archeologic and Historic Sites
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n. Maritime Forests and 404 Wetlands
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o. Lands Identified Through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
National Wetlands Inventory
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p. Areas Identified Through NRCD's Natural Heritage
Program
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3.
Areas with Resource Potential
19
a. Productive and Unique Agricultural Lands
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b. Potentially Valuable Mineral Sites
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c. Publicly Owned Forests
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d. Parks
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e. Fish and Game Lands
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f. Non -Intensive Outdoor Recreation Lands
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g. Privately Owned Wildlife Sanctuaries
20
h. Prime Farm Land (Consistent with Governor's Executive
Order Number 96)
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E. Constraints: Carrying Capacity Analysis
21
1.
Existing Water and Sewer Service Areas, Including
Private Systems
21
2.
Design Capacity of Existing Water Treatment Plant
21
3.
Design Capacity of Existing Sewage Treatment Plant
21
4.
Schools
21
S.
Landfill
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6.
Police
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7.
Fire
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8.
Public Administration
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9.
Primary Roads and Bridges
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10.
Utilization Level of Water Plant, Sewage Plant, Schools., -
Primary Roads
23
11.
Capacity of Community Facilities to Supply Existing and
Future Needs Including Seasonal Population
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F. Estimated Demand
24
1.
Population and Economic Estimate for 10-Year Period
Based on Department of Administration Projections
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2.
Seasonal Population
25
3.
Local Objectives Concerning Growth
25
4.
Foreseeable Social and Economic Change
26
5.
Future Land Needs
26
6.
Community Facilities Demand Including Landfill, Roads
and Bridges, Water, Sewer, Schools
26
III. Policy
Statements
27
A. Resource Protection
30
1.
Areas of Environmental Concern and Appropriate Land
Use in AEC's
30
2.
Constraints to Development Including Flood Prone Areas,
Soil Suitability and Septic Tank Use
31
3.
Development Density in Proximity to Designated ORW's
33
4.
Other Hazard or Fragile Land Areas
33
5.
Hurricane and Flood Evacuation Needs
33
6.
Protection of Potable Water Supply
34
7.
Use of Package Treatment Plants
34
8.
Stormwater Runoff
34
9.
Marina and Floating Home Development and Dry Stack
Facilities
35
10.
Industrial Impact on Fragile Areas
35
11.
Development of Sound and Estuarine System Islands
36
12.
Restriction of Development in Areas up to Five Feet
Above Mean High Water
36
13.
Upland Excavation for Marina Basins
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14.
Damaging of Existing Marshes by Bulkhead Installation
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B. Resource Production and Management
36
1.
Productive Agriculture Lands
36
2.
Commercial Forest Lands
37
3.
Potential Mineral Production Areas
37
4.
Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
37
5.
Off -Road Vehicles
37
6.
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development
38
7.
Peat and Phosphate Mining
38
C. Economic and Community Development
39
1.
Community Attitude Toward Growth
39
2.
Types and Location of Industries Desired
39
3.
Local Commitment to Providing Services
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4.
Urban Growth Patterns Desired
40
5.
Redevelopment of Developed Areas Including Relocation of
Structures Due to Erosion
42
6.
Commitment to State and Federal Programs Including Erosion
Control, Public Access, Highway Improvements, Port Facili-
ties, Dredging and Military Facilities
42
7.
Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment Projects
Including Financial Aid, Providing Spoil Areas or
Providing Easements
42
8.
Energy Facility Siting
42
9.
Inshore and Offshore Exploration or Development Including
Refineries, Storage
44
10.
Tourism
44
11.
Coastal and Estuarine Water Access
45
12.
Type, Densities, Location, Units per Acre of Anticipated
Residential Development
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D. Storm
Hazard Mitigation and Post Disaster Reconstruction
Policies
with Composite Hazard Map
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IV. Land Classification 54
A. Land Classification Definitions 54
B. Land Classification Map 58
V. Relationship of Policies and Land Classification 60
VI. Intergovernmental Coordination and Implementation 60
VII. Public Participation 60
Appendix
Slosh Map
Public Participation Plan
Typical Public Meeting Notice
Results of Public Information Workshop
Land Use Map
Land Classification Map

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I. INTRODUCTION
In 1974, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) for the purpose of establishing
a state and local program for managing coastal resources. This
a management program allows municipal local governments in twenty coastal
communities to prepare land use plans which establish policies to
guide growth and development. The land use plans prepared under
the Coastal Area Management Act form the basis for a comprehensive
plan for protection, preservation, orderly development and
management of the coastal area.
n CAMA regulations require an update of land use plans every
U five years. The Town of Hertford's last update was in 1986. Land
use plan updates are needed to insure that all current issues
n related to economic and physical development are reviewed and that
►iJ1 plans for future growth in the community adequately reflect these
current issues. The preparation of the Plan will help Town
officials and citizens guide growth and development in a manner
D which will maximize benefits to all the citizens of Hertford, and
at the same time protect this part of North Carolina's fragile
ncoastal environment.
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II. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS (PRESENT CONDITIONS)
The 1991 Land Use Plan is an update of the previously adopted
plan now in effect since its adoption in 1986. To adopt effective
policies concerning future growth and development, a data base
outlining the Town's existing conditions and adequacy of current
policies and changes that have occurred since the last Plan was
adopted must be established and analyzed. In preparing this
section of the Plan, the first step taken was to review policy
statements from the 1986 Plan with local officials and determine
which policies are still applicable and desirable for Hertford,
and which policy statements may need changing. Also, an analysis
has been made as to which policies have been implemented and which
(u' remain to be accomplished. To accomplish this, a meeting was held
on November 29, 1990, with the Hertford Town Council to review and
discuss current policy. The result of that meeting follows:
The following major issues were discussed as needing more
n attention in this Plan update:
jj 1. Revise Subdivision Ordinance to require maintenance of
vegetative buffer between future development and AEC's.
(� 2. Hertford needs policy on protection of freshwater swamps and
U marshes.
o 3. Hertford wants to establish a stronger policy on protecting
cultural and historic resources.
4. Hertford wants to establish an historic district and work to
nhave it placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
lJ S. Hertford wants to establish an Historic Properties Commission
with review powers.
6. Town officials would like to identify sites suitable for
hazardous material use, such as oil storage, propane gas
tanks, etc., and zone accordingly.
7. Change policy in this Plan to not permit floating home
ndevelopment. Also revise Zoning Ordinance if necessary to not
permit floating homes.
8. Adopt a nuisance ordinance and include section on off -road
vehicles if not already addressed.
9. Revise waterfront development policy based on 1989 Waterfront
QAccess Plan.
10. Amend Downtown Development Plan to include needed public and
aprivate improvements.
11. The community will take a stronger position and place more
emphasis on the promotion of tourism.
12. Review and revise as necessary the Hurricane and Storm
Mitigation Policy based on current County policy and plans.
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A. Present Population and Economy Including Seasonal Population
Exhibit 1
1970 - 1990
Hertford Population
2,244
2,023 1,941
1970 1980
Source: Census for 1970, 1980 and 1990
1990
Hertford experienced a slight drop in population between the
1970 and 1980 census. In the mid -nineteen eighty's Hertford
annexed an area which increased the Town's population. The
1990 census of population shows Hertford with a population of
2,244 people which represents an increase of 303 people over
the 1980 census or a 15.6% increase.
Since Hertford serves as the primary retail and business
center for the County, the growth in population of Perquimans
County has a direct impact on Hertford's growth. For that
reason, we have reflected the current population of Perquimans
County and past growth trends. Using the 1980 and 1990 census
information, Perquimans County has grown by over 18.8% in ten
years as shown in Exhibit 2. Exhibit lA on the following page
reflects the racial make-up and age of the Perquimans County
population.

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Exhibit lA
Age and Racial Make-up of Perquimans County Population
TOTAL PERQUIMANS COUNTY POPULATION
SEX:
Male
Female
:L0OF
Under 5 years
5 to 17 years
18 to 20 years
21 to 24 years
25 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 years
85 years and over
Median age
Under.18 years
Percent of total population
65 years and over
Percent of total population
RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN:
White
Black
Percent of total population
American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut
Percent of total population
Asian or Pacific Islander
Percent of total population
Other race
Hispanic origin (of any race)
Percent of total population
10,447
5,000
5,447
690
1,882
374
448
2,799
1,119
607
620
1,142
606
160
37.6
2,572
24.6
1,908
18.3
6,979
3,426
32.8
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Source: 1990 Census, Population Characteristics for Perquimans County
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Exhibit 2
1970 - 1990
Perquimans County Population
11,000
10,447
10,000
9,489
9,000
8,351
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
1970 1980 1990
Source: 1970, 1980 and 1990 Census
As developments like Albemarle Plantation, which is located
within eight miles of Hertford, begin to develop and add
population, many of these new residents will likely look to
Hertford to meet some if not all of their retail and other
business needs.
As discussed in earlier land use plans, Hertford currently
does not have any significant seasonal population having any major
impact on the community. However, this could change depending
on the make-up of future residents at Albemarle Plantation and
the success the community has during the next five to ten
years in encouraging more visitors to stop and enjoy
Hertford's historic area and waterfront.
The economy of Hertford is tied primarily to serving the local
and surrounding residents with retail and other business
services. Exhibit 3 shows the Civilian Labor Force for
Perquimans County between 1978 and 1988. Since the last land
use plan was prepared, there has been an increase of 170 new
jobs and a decrease in the unemployment rate from 4.8% in 1986
to 3.1% in 1988. Between 1987 and 1988 there has been a
substantial increase in.the number of non -manufacturing
service jobs from 230 in 1987 to 290 in 1988. This represents
60 new jobs in the service industry, while construction and
trades have dropped by ten jobs each. Government employment
in 1987 and 1988 has increased by 30 jobs. Agriculture has
grown from 280 jobs in 1987 to 320 jobs in 1988, which
represents a 12.5% increase in that one-year period.
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EXHIBIT 3
PERQUIMANS COUNTY
CIVILIAN LABOR
FORCE
ESTIMATES BY PLACE
OF RESIDENCE
Annual Averages
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984 1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
1978
CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE
3.940
3,900
3,730
3.510
3.410 2,790
2.980
2,990
3,140
3.540
3.520
EMPLOYMENT, TOTAL
3,720
3,750
3,550
3,360
3,220 2,560
2,720
2,780
2,920
3.410
3,390
UNEMPLOYMENT, TOTAL
120
150
180
150
190 230
260
210
220
130
140
Rate of Unemployment
3.1
3.8
4.8
4.3
5.6 8.2
8.7
7.0
7.0
3.7
4.0
INDUSTRY
EMPLOYMENT BY PLACE.
OF
WORK
Nonag. Wage A Salary
1,770
1,770
1,610
1,430
1,410 1,360
1,390
1.400
1,490
1,630
1,600
Manufacturing
430
520
530
410
380 340
330
340
380
440
450
Lumber A Wood
20
30
30
20
30 30
30
40
50
40
60
rn Other Manufacturing1/
410
490
500
390
350 310
300
300
330
400
390
Nonmanufactu ing
1,340
1,250
1,080
1,020
1,030
1,020
1.060
1,060
1,110
11190
11150
Construction
40
50
40
30
30
30
30
40
80
160
120
Trans., Comm., dr P. Util.
40
40
40
30
40
40
40
40
40
40
30
Thde
370
360
310
300
300
310
350
350
380
420
410
Fin, Ins., do Real Estate
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
30
50
Service
290
230
180
170
160
160
160.
140
130
140
90
Government
560
530
470
450
460
440
440
450
440
400
450
All Other Nonsg. 2/ 260 280 260 230 240 260 260 250 270 310 300
Agricuhute 320 280 370 400 430 290 320 340 370 400 430
1/ Includes Apparel; Furniture; Stone, Clay, dr Glass; Nonelec. Machinery; and Trans. Equipment.
2/ Includes nonagricultural self-employed workers, unpaid family workers, and domestic workers in private households.

Exhibit 4
1986 - 1989
Acres of Harvested Cropland
in Perquimans County
65,000
60,000 61,500
55,000 ,
52,000
50,000
1986 1987
Source: N. C. State Data Center
Income
(in 000's)
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000 26,681,000
1986 1987
Source: N. C. State Data Center
62,800
51,180
1988
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Exhibit 5
1986 - 1988
Estimated Farm Income
in Perquimans County
1988
1989
9,000
Since agriculture plays such an important part in Hertford's
economy, we have reflected in Exhibit 4 and 5 additional
information on this important part of the local economy.
Exhibit 4 shows that there has been a substantial increase in
the acres of cropland harvested between 1988 and 1989. The
acreage has increased from 51,180 acres in 1988 to 62,800
acres in 1989 for a 21.2% increase during this one-year
period. This substantial increase is due to new allowances in
the 1988 National Farm Bill and increases in prices being paid
for corn, soybeans and wheat in 1989 over 1986, 1987 and 1988.
Acreages harvested in 1990 are not currently available.
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D Retail sales for Perquimans County, Exhibit 6, have dropped
between 1988 and 1990. This decrease may have been caused by
the overall slowing of the economy nationwide; however, retail
business is and will continue to be a major part of Hertford's
overall economy and will hopefully only improve as efforts are
made to bring more visitors into the community to visit and
a shop. However, providing goods and services to local
residents and County residents will also continue to be a high
priority.
Exhibit 6
Gross Collections and Gross Retail
Sales
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for Perquimans County
Year
Gross Collections
Gross Retail Sales
D1989-90
$598,000.00
$31,604,000
1988-89
689,000.00
36,298,000
1987-88
710,000.00
35,335,000
1986-87
590,000.00
30,450,000
1985-86
435,000.00
25,777,000
1984-85
1983-84
468,734.96
469,115.52
29,373,588
29,313,779
1982-83
510,832.50
30,008,304
1981-82
581,896.37
30,254,433
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1980-81
533,328.93
31,937,391
1979-80
531,374.63
31,453,109
aSource:
N. C. Department of Revenue
Exhibit 7 shows that per capita income for Perquimans County
residents continues to grow. As incomes grow, County
residents have more disposable income for local goods and
services. In addition, as areas such as
Albemarle Plantation
develop there should be even more residents wanting to utilize
local retail, trade and professional services which will help
expand the local economic base.
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11,500
11,000
10,500
10,000
9,500
9,000
8,500
8,000
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Exhibit 7
Perquimans County
Per Capita Income
11,236
11,183�
10,341
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Source: N. C. Data Center
Perquimans County per capita income increased by 32.6% during
the period 1985 - 1989. During the same period, per capita
income in Chowan County increased by 29.3% from $9,744 to
$12,596; in Pasquotank County by 23.4% from $10,313 to $12,723;
and in the State of North Carolina by 31.1% from $11,658 to
$15,289. It can be assumed that the greater percentage of
increase in Perquimans County, where the per capita income
remains below average, represents an effort on the part of
business and industry to catch up with adjacent counties.

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B. Existing Land Use
1. Existing Land Use Map Discussion Including Stream
Classification, ORW Waters and Nursery Areas
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Existing Land Use
Before effective future land use decisions can be
developed, an inventory of existing land uses must be
made. The following section summarizes present land
uses and identifies land use trends within the
planning area of Hertford.
The Hertford planning area includes the land within
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the Town limits and the land within the
extraterritorial planning jurisdiction. More than 75%
of the total planning area is within the corporate
limits. Approximately 16% of the land within the
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planning area is devoted to urban purposes. The
remainder of the undeveloped land is agriculture,
wetlands and forest.
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since the 1986 CAMA Land Use Plan was prepared. As
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shown on the 1991 Existing Land Use Map, the
predominant urban land use is residential (241 acres).
Residential development is concentrated in the
downtown area of Grubb, Market, Dobbs and King
aStreets.
Commercial land use supports retail or personal
services. Predominant commercial uses are located
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along Grubb and Church Streets, which is the
traditional Central Business District area (38.50
acres).
Public land uses include primarily the municipal
building complex between Grubb Street and the river,
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the library and park (40.48 acres), and Perquimans
County Courthouse on Church Street. Other public land
uses are dispersed throughout the Central Business
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District and south of King Street.
Almost all of the land within the Town's
extraterritorial planning jurisdiction is vacant of
urban development (729 acres). These lands are either
cleared for agricultural purposes or are forested.
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b. Stream Classification, ORW Waters and Nursery Areas
Hertford's boundary includes a portion of the
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Perquimans River and all of Castleton Creek which
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feeds into the Perquimans River. The Stream
Classification for the Perquimans River in Hertford's
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jurisdiction is SB. Castleton Creek has a stream
classification of SB. There are no
ORW waters in Hertford's jurisdiction;
however, there are nursery areas. Specifically,
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based on information from the North Carolina Division
of Marine Fisheries, the Perquimans River and its
tributaries function as spawning and nursery areas for
blueback herring and alewife. Other anadromous
species (American shad, hickory shad and striped bass)
also utilize the area as a nursery. The Division has
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documented the utilization through various research
reports. The above -mentioned species are included in
the "Threatened and Endangered Species Profiles of.
North Carolina" under category 3 (Vulnerable). This
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report was prepared by the North Carolina State
Museum. White perch; yellow perch, catfish, spot,
croaker, blue crabs, and other commercially and
recreationally important species also utilize the
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system as nursery areas.
Submerged and floating aquatic vegetation exists in
the planning area. These areas are an integral
constituent of fisheries productivity and critical
habitat. Wetland areas are also located along the
river and tributaries of the planning area. Wetlands
are of great importance to fisheries resources serving
as sources of basic biological productivity, providing
food directly and indirectly and serving as nursery
areas for various important species. Inundated
wetlands have been documented to serve as spawning
areas for blueback herring and alewife. Finally, the
wetlands perform important roles in modifying acute
impacts of hydrologic events, trapping sediments, and
providing nutrient buffer zones.
The Division of Marine Fisheries doesn't have any designated
primary or secondary nursery areas in the planning area as
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currently addressed in our regulations. However, this
agency is in the process of developing anadromous
spawning and nursery areas and critical habitat
designations. Descriptions and definitions have been
drafted for these areas but have not been adopted. If
and when adopted, the Division of Marine Fisheries
would have additional review authority over proposed
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in spawning and nursery areas.
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Significant Land and Water Use Compatibility Problems
There are no significant land use compatibility problems
within the Town's jurisdiction. Some mixed land uses are
found in the older section of Town and are generally
residential and neighborhood business type. This area was
developed prior to the adoption of land use controls.
These incompatible uses are, therefore, unplanned
non -conforming land uses. This type of development will
not be permitted in the future due to enforcement of the
Town's Zoning Ordinance.
There are no known water use compatibility problems within
Hertford's jurisdiction. As mentioned under the
discussion of nursery areas, all of the Perquimans River
and tributaries are nursery areas. Any future change in
water use must be done with this fact in mind.
Major Problems Resulting from Unplanned Development With
Implications for Future Land and Water Use
There are no major problems
development that would have
and water use.
resulting from unplanned
implications for future land
Areas Experiencing or Likely to Experience Changes in
Predominant Land Use
The Albemarle Plantation Development located approximately
eight miles outside of Hertford may have some impact on
the development of retail and service businesses in the
area depending on the pace of development at Albemarle
Plantation.
The four-laning of U. S. 17 from the Virginia Line to
Hertford may increase development along this highway
corridor in Hertford. In addition, the Town's desire to
redevelop the waterfront at Grubb Street could
significantly change the land use in this area, depending
on the speed of plan implementation. Also, the Town has
recently been designated as a Coastal Initiative Community.
Current Plans, Policies and Regulations
The following represents Hertford's.current plans,
policies and regulations that have direct impact on land use
in Hertford:
1. Transportation
Hertford officials are currently working with the N. C.
Department of Transportation in preparing a Transportation
Plan for the community.
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0 2. Community Facilities Plan
Hertford has a Community Facilities and Public
Improvements Plan dated 1978. This plan is in need of
updating.
3. Utility Extension Policy
Hertford's Utility Extension Policy addresses water and
sewer extensions within the corporate limits and
extraterritorial limits. The policy addresses charges for
extension and method of payment. The policy also
addresses street improvements within the corporate limits
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and extraterritorial limits. The Town of Hertford Utility
Extension Policy, which is a 22-page document, is
available from the Town Manager's office.
4. Open Space and Recreation Policy
A Recreation and Open Space Plan was prepared and adopted
in 1977. The plan reviewed recreational needs and made
recommendations on providing improved recreational
facilities. Based on the plan's recommendation, a
waterfront park was developed on Grubb Street and the
municipal boat ramp was upgraded. Hertford needs to
update the Recreation and Open Space Plan.
In 1989 a Waterfront Access Plan was prepared which
addresses the need for upgrading Missing Mill Park and
adding additional pedestrian access facilities at the
waterfront behind the municipal building. This plan also
includes other waterfront improvements, both public and
private, with a schedule for implementation and a list of
potential funding sources. The need for continuing
efforts to provide waterfront access is addressed in the
policy section of the plan. The Town of Hertford
currently has two CAMA Shoreline Access Grant applications
pending, the funding of either of which would provide
additional waterfront access. Also, the community has
recently been designated as a Coastal Initiative
Community. A copy of the 1989 Waterfront Access Plan is
available from the Town Manager's office.
S. Prior Land Use Plan and Policies
This 1991 Land Use Plan Update is the fourth plan prepared
by Hertford since its initial plan in 1976. Based on
initial meetings with Town officials, all feel that the
next five- to ten-year planning period will be the most
critical time for the community. The desire to revitalize
the waterfront, revitalize the downtown business area,
establish an historic district and promote tourism in the
area and thereby increase economic development is a very
high priority. Establishing policies and implementation
procedures to carry out these goals, while at the same
time being sensitive to the need to protect the
environment, will be a major goal of this plan.
6. National Flood Insurance Program
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The Town of Hertford is covered under the National Flood
Insurance Program. The community is covered by map
#370188-1B and 370188-2B dated July 3, 1985. The base
flood elevation for Hertford is 7 feet.
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Zoning Ordinance
The Hertford Zoning Ordinance has been in effect since.
1980. Zoning covers the Hertford land area inside the
corporate limits only and not the extraterritorial
planning area. Based on a review of the 1986 Land Use
Plan policy, Council members indicated an interest in
making revisions to the current ordinance.
8.
Subdivision Regulations
The Hertford Subdivision Regulations have been in place
since 1968. A review of this ordinance for adequacy might
be in order.
9.
Floodway
As mentioned earlier, the community is covered under the
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Federal Flood Insurance Program which defines and reflects
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on two maps areas subject to flooding. The community does
not have a designated floodway or floodway program;
however, Council members have discussed their desire to
look at protection of existing vegetation along
tributaries as floodways. This will be addressed in this
Land Use Plan Update.
10.
Building Code
The Town of Hertford uses the services of the County
Building Inspector's office. Construction in Hertford is
done in compliance with the State Building Code as
administered by the County Inspections Department.
11. Septic Tanks
Septic tanks are not permitted inside the corporate limits
of Hertford.
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12. Historic District
Hertford does not presently have an established historic
district. However, the community does contain numerous
homes and other buildings of historic and architectural
significance. Based on a letter dated December 14, 1990,
from Mr. David Brook, the N. C. Deputy State Historic
Preservation Officer, a Perquimans County Historic
Structures Inventory has been prepared which includes
structures located in Hertford. There is a Hertford Historic
District on the State study list for eventual nomination to the
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National Register of Historic Places, and a proposed historic
district boundaries map has been drawn for Hertford.
13. Nuisance Ordinance
Hertford does not have a nuisance ordinance that addresses
off -road vehicles; however, based on a review of the 1986
Land Use Plan policy section, Council members wish to
address this issue by revising the ordinance. The current
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nuisance ordinance addresses issues such as barking dogs,
other noises, etc.
14.
Dune Protection
Dune protection policy is not applicable in Hertford.
15.
Sedimentation Ordinance
Hertford currently does not have a sedimentation
ordinance. The County Building Inspector refers all major
projects requiring sedimentation and erosion control plans
to the Washington Field Office for submittal of erosion
control plans.
16.
Environmental Impact Ordinances
Hertford does not currently have an environmental impact
ordinance.
17.
Codes or Regulations
The Hertford Zoning Ordinance was approved on May 19, 1980.
The Hertford Subdivision Regulations have been in effect
since 1968.
18.
Storm Water Management Plans
Hertford does not have a storm water management plan.
Again, because of the community's desire to protect
adjacent water bodies, this type of plan will be discussed
and considered as part of this Land Use Plan Update.
19.
Mobile Home Park Ordinance
Mobile home park development is addressed in the Town's
Zoning Ordinance.
20.
Group Housing or PUD Ordinance
Hertford does not have a PUD ordinance. Group housing and
other types of housing are controlled by the Town's Zoning
Ordinance. Hertford does have an active Housing Authority
with responsibility for providing and managing housing for
low and moderate income families.
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D. Constraints: Land Suitability
All land within Hertford's planning jurisdiction is not
n suitable for urban development. Some areas of land contain
J certain development limitations. The following section
discusses areas with constraints to future development.
D1. Physical Limitations for Development
This section discusses areas likely to have conditions
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a. Man -Made Hazard Areas Including Airports, Tank Farms,
UNuclear
Power Plants or Explosive Storage Areas
Hertford does not have an airport, tank farm or
nuclear power plant in its planning jurisdiction. The
community does contain an oil storage area on the
waterfront at Grubb Street and a small bottled gas
storage area on Wynn Fork Road.
b. Natural Hazard Areas Including Ocean Erodible Areas
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and Flood Hazard Areas
Hertford does not contain any ocean erodible areas;
however, it does have flood hazard areas as reflected
on the Federal Flood Insurance Maps.
c. Areas with Soil Limitations Including Non -Compacting
Soils, Shallow Soils, Poorly Drained Soils and Soils
Not Suitable for Septic Tanks
The 1986 Detailed Soils Report for Perquimans County
shows the Hertford area consisting of the
Dougue-Augusta-State type soils in the upland areas
and Chowan-Dorovan soils in the lower areas primarily
along tributaries such as Castleton Creek.
The Dougue-Augusta-State soils are nearly level and
gently sloping, moderately well drained, somewhat
poorly drained, and well drained soils that have a
sandy or loamy surface layer and a loamy or clayey
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subsoil. The Chowan-Dorovan soils are nearly level,
very poorly drained soils that are loamy and are
underlain by muck and soils that are muck throughout.
The latter soils are likely candidates for 404
wetland soils; however, this can only be determined by
a detailed investigation of the soil in the field by
the Corps of Engineers or a private firm with Corps
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d. Slopes Exceeding 12%
None identified; therefore, this will not be a barrier
to future development.
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e. Water Supply Including Groundwater Recharge Areas,
Public Water Supply Watershed and Wellfields
The water system's source is from two deep wells.
These wells are located north of Wynne Fork Road and
west of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Average
daily use is 250,000 gallons per day. Water treatment
capacity is approximately 400,000 gallons per day.
This indicates a surplus of 150,000 gallons per day
which could be used to accommodate new development.
2. Fragile Areas
Fragile areas are water and land environments which
are sensitive to development. These fragile areas include
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) or other
environmentally sensitive areas.
a. Coastal Wetlands
Coastal Wetlands in Hertford are generally located on
both sides of the U. S. 17 Bridge and along Business
17 on the Windfall side of the S-Curve Bridge. The
actual location must be determined in the field with
assistance from the local or State CAMA Permit
Officer.
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This type of fragile area is not applicable in
Hertford.
c. Ocean Beach and Shoreline
This type of fragile area is not applicable in
Hertford.
d. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines
Both Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines are
present in Hertford. Estuarine Waters are located
downriver from the S-Curve Bridge at Business U. S.
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e. Public Trust Waters
Public Trust Waters include all navigable waters
located within Hertford's corporate limits and
extraterritorial planning area.
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f. Complex Natural Areas
ttu�� None identified.
g. Areas that Sustain Remnant Species
None identified.
h. Areas Containing Unique Geologic Formations
None identified.
i. Registered National Landmarks
None identified.
j. Wooded Swamps
Wooded swamps are located along the eastern and
western side of Business U. S. 17 at the S-Curve
Bridge and along portions of Castleton Creek. (See
Existing Land Use Map for general location. Specific
location must be determined in field.)
k. Prime Wildlife Habitats
None identified.
1. Scenic and Prominent High Points
The Perquimans River east of Business U. S. 17 and
north of the S-Curve Bridge is considered a scenic
area of local importance. No known prominent high
R points identified.
(t1l m. Archaeologic and Historic Sites
An inventory of historic sites has been completed for
Perquimans County which includes Hertford. (See
Appendix for list of sites.) Based on a letter from
Mr. David Brook of the N. C. Division of Archives and
History, there are "no recorded archaeological sites
within Hertford's area; however, a systematic
archaeological survey has not been performed and there
are areas which have high potential for the presence
of National -Register -eligible archaeological
resources. Development within the planning area could
adversely affect such resources and should be reviewed
before any work begins." As staff and finances
permit, the State should conduct a survey of
archaeological sites.
n. Maritime Forests and 404 Wetlands
There are no Maritime Forests in the Hertford area;
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however, because of the wet conditions and level
characteristics of some soils in the area 404 Wetlands
are present. Specific location must be determined by
field investigation by the Corps of Engineers staff or
use of a wetlands consultant with Corps staff
verification in field. Also, maps prepared by the
Department of the Interior show the general location
of 404 wetlands.
o. Land Identified Through the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
National Wetlands Inventory
The Hertford area includes several areas identified on
the Wetland Inventory Map, generally along both sides
of Castleton Creek, along both sides of Business U. S.
17 and north of the S-Curve Bridge and along both
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sides of a small tributary running west of Castleton
Creek and behind the senior high school. The Wetland
Inventory Maps for Hertford can be obtained from the
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Soil and Water Conservation in
Raleigh.
p. Areas Identified Through the NCDCR's Natural Heritage
Program
Based on a letter from Stephen P. Hall of the N. C.
Natural Heritage Program dated November 16, 1990,
there are no known sites of regional or greater
significance.
3. Areas with Resource Potential
Areas with resource potential include productive and
unique agricultural lands, potentially valuable mineral
sites, publicly owned forests, parks, non -intensive
outdoor recreation lands, private wildlife sanctuaries and
prime farm land. To obtain information on each of these
categories, responsible local, State or federal agencies
were contacted with the following results:
a. Productive and Unique Agricultural Lands
The Perquimans County Soil Survey identifies areas of
the County with the highest productivity for specific
crops. Although Hertford does have an abundance of
agricultural land, none has been identified as having
O any unusual or unique qualities and none have been
identified as prime farm land.
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There are no known sites inside Hertford's
jurisdiction which can be identified as potentially
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valuable mineral sites based on information from the
U. S. Geological Survey Service.
c. Publicly Owned Forests
There are no known publicly owned forests inside the
planning jurisdiction of Hertford.
d. Parks
Hertford does not contain any federal or State parks;
however, the Town does have a municipal waterfront
park on Grubb Street, Missing Mill Park, and a small
boat launching facility behind the Town Hall. The
Town has recently been designated as a Coastal
Initiative Community and hopes to upgrade existing
waterfront parks and add new waterfront facilities. The
community also has tennis courts and other open space
adjacent to the Town Library and within easy walking
distance of Missing Mill Park. Additional open space
and active recreational facilities are provided on
each of the community's school sites.
e. Fish and Game Lands
The Perquimans River and Castleton Creek have been
identified as spawning and nursery areas for blueback
herring and alewife and other commercially and
recreationally important species. There are no game
lands inside Hertford's planning jurisdiction.
f. Non -Intensive Outdoor Recreation Lands
There are no non -intensive outdoor recreation lands
inside Hertford of either State or national
significance. As discussed earlier, Hertford does
enjoy the benefit of having a passive recreation
facility on the Perquimans River in Missing Mill Park,
which is located on Grubb Street.
g. Privately Owned Wildlife Sanctuaries
There are no privately owned wildlife sanctuaries
inside Hertford's jurisdiction.
h. Prime Farm Land (Consistent with Governor's Executive
Order Number 96)
Based on information from the Perquimans County Soil
Conservation Office, there is no prime farm land
inside Hertford's planning jurisdiction.
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E. Constraints: Carrying Capacity Analysis
To adequately project growth in Hertford during the planning
period, identification of existing community facilities and
capacity of those facilities to accommodate growth must be
made. To accomplish that, the following facilities and their
n capacity have been reviewed.
(l.jl 1. Existing Water and Sewer Service Areas, Including
Private Systems
The Hertford water and sewer system serves.the land
area inside the Town's corporate limits. The Town's
water and sewer system has a capacity of 400,000 gpd
following the recent upgrading of the system.
2. Design Capacity of Existing Water Treatment Plant
The existing water system has a design capacity of 400,000
gpd with a current utilization of only 250,000 gpd. This
excess capacity can be used to fill future demand for
industrial, commercial and residential growth.
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I1J1 The Town's sewage treatment facilities have recently been
upgraded, giving the Town a treatment capacity of 400,000
gpd with utilization of 290,000 gpd. Like the water
system, this excess capacity gives the community adequate
additional capacity to accommodate future growth during
the five- to ten-year planning period.
4. Schools
Hertford's elementary, middle and senior high school
students are served by three school facilities. The
exhibit below shows the school, classes served, year
school was built, number of students in 1990, and design
capacity.
Exhibit 8
Hertford School Facilities
School Classes Year Built 1990 Enrollment Design Capacity
Hertford Grammar K - 2 1957 448 unknown
Central (Windfall) 3 - 5 1935 438 438
Perquimans Middle 6 - 8 Additions in 1960's 479 500
Perquimans High 9 - 12 unknown 477 500
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Exhibit 8 shows that all schools have a student
enrollment under their design capacity. The Long Range
Plan for Perquimans County Schools calls for the
replacement of Central Elementary in Windfall when
financially feasible. Also, the sewage system at both
Central and Perquimans Middle schools must be replaced to
meet current EPA standards. All schools should be
adequate during the planning period. The Town of Hertford
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has no control in providing school facilities since these
are County facilities.
S. Landfill
The Town of Hertford utilizes the Tri-County Landfill
located in Perquimans County. Based on information from
the Landfill director, the current landfill has
approximately four years remaining with a one-year
extension permit giving it a five-year life. The landfill
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landfill areas, meaning that the landfill is completely
filled and capped with 12" of soil and they are now
filling on top to create a "Mount Trashmore" like Virginia
Beach. Additional one-year extension permits may be
granted, which would allow continued vertical expansion
over old capped landfill areas. The likelihood of the
extension permits being granted depends upon reasonable
progress being made toward the establishment of the
regional landfill as discussed below.
The Albemarle Regional Planning District Commission
(ARPCD) is presently working with a Raleigh consultant and
the Tri-County Landfill to study the 10-county waste
stream to determine the best waste management system to
use in the future. Another factor that could have a
dramatic affect on waste management for not only Hertford
but the entire northeastern region is the listing in the
Federal Register on October 9, 1991, of rules governing
Subtitle D, Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act. The
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Subtitle D mandates expensive closure and monitoring re-
quirements for any unlined landfill which closes more than
24 months after October 9, 1991. The Tri-County Landfill
director is working with a State Waste Management Task
Force to select a site in either Perquimans or Pasquotank
County to serve the ten -county area.
6. Police
The Town of Hertford has five full-time police officers
plus the Police Chief. Five patrol cars are available and
the department has recently relocated into a new building
adjacent to the Town Hall.
Town officials feel that current staff and equipment are
adequate to serve the needs of Hertford, and the Town will
continue to upgrade equipment for the department as
financially feasible.
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7. Fire
The Hertford Fire Station is located on Grubb Street and
consists of 25 volunteers. Equipment includes a 1963
pumper, one pick-up truck with crew cab, one van with air
tanks, one emergency van and one jeep. The department
also utilizes a 1968 pumper and 1986 tanker belonging to
Perquimans County. The Fire Department serves the Town of
Hertford and Perquimans County in the event of a major
fire in the County. Staff and equipment are considered
adequate to serve the citizens of Hertford. Staff will be
added as needed and equipment upgraded as financially
feasible.
8. Public Administration
The Hertford Town Administration is housed in the Town
Hall located at the corner of Grubb Street and Punch Alley
on the Perquimans River. The Town is nearing completion
of a new Police Department building which will also house
the Chamber of Commerce. The addition of the new Police
Department building has substantially increased space for
other Town departments in the Town Hall building. The
facility should be adequate for the planning period.
9. Primary Roads and Bridges
The primary roads and bridges serving Hertford include
U.S. 17 Bypass and U.S. 17 Business. The U.S. 17 Bypass
bridge is a high rise bridge that can accommodate boats,
while the "S" bridge on U.S. 17 Business requires opening
to accommodate boat traffic. U.S. 17 is scheduled for
widening to four lanes possibly during the next five- to
10-year planning period. When the widening is completed,
U.S. 17 will provide greatly improved access to Hertford.
The "S" bridge located on U.S. 17 Business provides a very
attractive entrance to Hertford from the east and should
be maintained as part of Hertford's historic character.
10. Utilization Levels of Water Plant, Sewer Plant, Schools
and Primary Roads
The water plant is'currently operating at 250,000 gpd with
a 400,000 gpd capacity.
The sewer plant is currently operating at 290,000 gpd with
a 400,000 gpd capacity.
As shown in Exhibit 8, 1990 enrollment for Perquimans
County Schools was at or below the design capacity.
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Plans call for the widening of U.S. 17 Bypass which will
improve capacity when completed.
11. Capacity of Community Facilities to Supply Existing and
Future Needs Including Seasonal Population
As noted earlier, Hertford does not have a significant
seasonal population. However, Town officials hope to
increase visitors to Hertford during the next five to 10
years through promotion of Hertford's historic charm and
planned waterfront improvements. Community facilities
such as the water system, sewer system and roads should be
adequate to serve local needs as well as accommodate any
additional seasonal population during the five- to 10-year
planning period.
F. Estimated Demand
1. Population and Economic Estimate for Ten -Year Period
The 1986 Land Use Plan (LUP) population projections called
for a 1990 population of 2,269 and 2,317 people by 1996.
This represented a 19.4% population growth rate between
1980 and 1996.
The 1990 census for Hertford reflects a population of
2,244, which is 25 people below the 1986 LUP projection
for 1990. Since the 1990 census
information is the only current information on
population available, we have used this figure to base the
year 2000 projections on. We have elected to use three
population projections for the 10-year period between 1990
and the year 2000. As shown in Exhibit 9, we have
reflected a 3.0% growth rate showing slow growth, 6.0% for
moderate growth and 8.0% for rapid growth. Using this
method, the Town can plan on a population increase of from
67 to 180 people during this 10-year period. This number
could actually be above or below the projections depending
on what action local officials and the business community
take in drawing more job opportunities, tourists and
related new business to Hertford during this 10-year
planning period. If new job opportunities are available
or existing manufacturing and service jobs expand, then
the population may experience a moderate to rapid growth
rate. If new jobs don't come to Hertford, then only slow
growth or no growth can be anticipated.
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1990 - 2000 Population Projections
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2,424 (8.0% - Rapid)
— �2,379 (6.0% - Moderate)
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1970 1980 1990 2000
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1970, 1980, 1990 Census
2000 Howard T. Capps and Associates Projections
2. Seasonal Population
Although Hertford is located in the Historic Albemarle
area along the U.S. 17 Ocean Highway, the community has
experienced a very insignificant increase in seasonal
population. Due to the lack of hotel and motel facilities
in the area, visitors are primarily tourists or fishermen
visiting the area on day trips. However, during the next
five- to 10-year planning period local officials and the
business community would like to encourage more visitors
to the area to enjoy the historic charm of Hertford.
3. Local Objectives Concerning Growth
During the initial Public Participation Workshop held on
January 15, 1991, 28 citizens attended.and many expressed
a strong desire to continue the process of upgrading the
downtown area and waterfront of Hertford in an effort to
increase visitation and thereby economic opportunities for
Hertford. Many wanted to restore existing downtown
buildings to maintain an historic motif. There was also
strong support to promote shopping in the downtown area.
Most citizens in attendance wanted to see the community
prosper but were concerned that the small town charm of
F� Hertford be maintained.
In 1988 the Hertford Horizons Action Plan was prepared
with its primary objective being the desire "to create an
economic climate which allows Hertford to provide
reasonable business growth by capitalizing on its unique
charm and historic resources." In 1989 the Hertford
Waterfront Development and Access plan was prepared which
outlined an 18-year phased redevelopment of portions of
the Hertford waterfront. Again the purpose of this
activity is to improve access to the waterfront for current
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and future residents, as well as provide an additional
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incentive to draw visitors to the community by
capitalizing on the beauty of the Perquimans River.
Both of these plans will require cooperation between the
public and private sector to implement. Once
accomplished, they should help increase economic
opportunities for the existing and future business
community.
4. Forseeable Social and Economic Change
The Hertford Horizons Plan and 1989 Waterfront Development
and Access Plan both included specific recommendations for
improving both the downtown area and portions of the
waterfront to enhance the community for both industrial
recruitment and promotion of tourism. In early 1991,
several downtown buildings began the renovation process,
and Perquimans County began renovation of a large downtown
building for additional County office space.
Economic change or improvement during the five- to 10-year
planning period will depend on the commitment and support
for implementation of the two plans discussed above.
5. Future Land Needs
The population projections for Hertford in the year 2000
reflect a range of population increase from 3.0% to a high
of 8.0% over the 1990 to 2000 period. Based on 1990
census information, Perquimans County had 2.58 persons per
household. Using this figure, Hertford will need to
accommodate approximately 26 to 70 new housing units by
the year 2000.
Using the R-6 zone requirement of approximately one unit
per 6,000 square feet, Hertford will need approximately
3.6 to 9.6 acres of land area to accommodate this
anticipated growth. If all the development takes place in
the RA zone, then a range of from 11.9 to 32.1 acres would
be needed for future households. Because of the extensive
undeveloped land area in Hertford, either of these
possible scenarios can be accommodated during the 10-year
planning period.
6. Community Facilities Demand Including Landfill, Roads,
Water, Sewer and Schools
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will have little if any impact on community facilities
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plan. As discussed above, the population projections for the
year 2000 would only add from 26 to 70 additional housing
units.
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III. POLICY S'TATEKEM
The policy section of the plan represents the most important part
of the Land Use Plan Update since these.policies help establish
the direction in which Hertford will go when dealing with the
following four broad issues during the five-year planning period:
1) Resource Protection, 2) Resource Production and Management, 3)
Economic and Community Development, and 4) Storm Hazard
Mitigation.
All of these broad policy issues have been addressed in the 1986
Plan; and, for that reason, the Hertford Town Council and Mayor
began the plan update process by reviewing policy and
implementation strategy as outlined in the current plan. Based on
that review, the following major issues or concerns emerged as the
ones that the Council wanted to place emphasis on:
Resource Protection
l 1) Revision of Subdivision Ordinance to require maintenance of
vegetative buffer between future development and AEC's.
2) Establish policy to protect freshwater swamps and marshes.
3) Establish a stronger policy on protecting cultural and historic
resources.
4) Establish an historic district and work to have it placed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
5) Establish an Historic Properties Commission with review powers.
Resource Production and Management
1) Identify sites suitable for hazardous material use and zone
accordingly.
Economic and Community Development
1) Change policy in this plan update to not permit floating home
development. Revise Zoning Ordinance if necessary to not permit
floating homes.
2) Adopt a nuisance ordinance and include section on off -road
vehicles if not already addressed.
3) Revise waterfront development policy based on 1989 Waterfront
Access Plan.
4) Amend Downtown Development Plan to include needed public and
private improvements.
5) Take a stronger position and place more emphasis on the
npromotion of tourism.
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Subsequent to the Town Council's review of current Land Use Plan
policy, a workshop was held with Hertford citizens to discuss
concerns they would like to see addressed during the five-year
planning period. Citizens were asked, "What does Hertford need to
do during the next 5- to 10-year period to improve the quality of
life in Hertford?" Each citizen was given 15 minutes to write
down their thoubhts in response to the question. They were each
then asked to share their ideas which were written on a flip
chart. After approximately two hours of idea sharing, everyone
was given the opportunity to vote for five of the ideas in an
effort to establish the priority of importance of the ideas
shared. The top 9 issues included the following:
Issue Discussed Citizen Votes
1) Establish realistic goals for next 5 years/
review earlier studies and implement. 9
2) Promote shopping/patronize downtown. 8
3) More jobs. 7
4) Restore existing downtown structures as possible. 5
5) Maintain/protect water quality, habitat, and
aquatic resources of river and wetlands. 5
6) Stay as we are to maintain quality of life. 5
7) More jobs balanced with quality of life. 5
8) Increase recycling opportunities. 4
9) Invite SPSA (Southeastern Public Service
Authority of Virginia) to talk with those
responsible for improving trash handling and
dump sites. 4
See Appendix for list of all issues discussed. Votes represent
the number of votes each issue received from 32 citizens present
during the workshop.
The following is a list of issues discussed under the appropriate
broad policy category:
Resource Protection
Q 1) Maintain/protect water quality, habitat, and aquatic resources
of river and wetlands.
2) Protect river beauty/quality.
Resource Production and Management
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Recycling (more).
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Invite SPSA to talk with those responsible for improving trash
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Add recreational boating activity on river.
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Swimming facility on river.
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Require better quality development (landscaping, style, etc.)
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zoning laws.
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Try an adopt-a-street/river program in town.
9)
Make town safe/law enforcement officers more effective.
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Help establish teen club/activities.
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Restore existing structures as possible.
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Public transportation.
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Pave streets where needed.
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Study traffic signal system.
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Add sidewalks where none exist.
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Slow the traffic on Grubb Street.
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Evaluate need for noise ordinance.
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Involve youth in local government and community activities.
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Protect river shore with control of planned growth.
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Beautify waterfront.
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Establish/encourage County on a no -wake zone on downtown river.
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Repave Courthouse parking lot.
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More public access to river/educate on protection of river
quality.
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Maintain control of population density.
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Continue condemnation and demolition of older/inactive
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Create more community pride in citizens.
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Stay as we are to maintain quality of life.
Economic and Community Development
1)
Establish realistic goals next five years/review earlier
studies.
2)
More jobs.
3)
More jobs balanced with quality of life.
4)
Maintain historic motif downtown.
5)
Offer financial and other assistance for existing and
attracting new businesses.
6)
Make downtown more attractive for businesses who might locate
here.
7)
Encourage establishment of downtown restaurant.
8)
Promote shopping/patronize downtown.
9)
Better parking downtown.
10)
More signage directing to existing parking.
11)
Develop/attract marina.
12)
More tourist attractions along the river.
13)
Increase marketing of community.
14)
Good motel in town.
15)
Attract new industry to keep young people in Hertford.
16)
Rebuild Chamber building with more space.
17)
Major chain supermarket needed.
Based on the Town Council's review of the 1986 Land Use Plan
Policy section and citizen comments and concerns expressed at the
January 15 workshop, the following issues, policies and
implementation strategies have been established and included in
the 1991 Plan Update. Alternatives such as taking no action were
not included for each of the policy issues.
A. Resource Protection
1. Areas of Environmental Concern and Appropriate Land Use in
AEC•s
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ISSUE: During a review of the 1986 Land Use Plan Policy
section, Town officials determined that protecting
existing marshes, not allowing floating homes in the
area's waters and protecting existing vegetative buffers
adjacent to AEC's needed to be addressed in the plan
update. During the citizens workshop held in January,
1991, Hertford residents in attendance also expressed a
desire to maintain and protect water quality, habitat and
aquatic resources of the area's river and wetlands. There
was also expressed by both Town officials and citizens the
need for better utilization of the river as an economic
and recreational resource. Local policy reflects the
desire to maintain the beauty and quality of the river
while, at the same time, utilizing the river for the
recreational and economic benefit of the community.
POLICY: The Town of Hertford contains four types of AEC's
which are Estuarine Waters, Estuarine Shorelines, Public
Trust Waters and Coastal Wetlands. Each of these AEC's is
currently regulated by either the local CAMA Permit
Officer for minor developments or by the State CAMA
Officer for major permits. Local officials will continue
to have a policy of allowing those developments that meet
current zoning regulations and all other applicable local,
State or federal regulations affecting the AEC area.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. The local CAMA Permit Officer and State CAMA Permit
Officer will continue to review all proposed
construction activities in the AEC areas for
compliance with applicable CAMA regulations.
b. Town officials have established a new policy not to
permit floating homes on water bodies within the Town
jurisdiction. Permit officers shall not approve this
type of water use. The Town's Zoning Ordinance shall
be reviewed and revised as required to make the
Ordinance consistent with this policy.
c. The Hertford Subdivision Ordinance shall be revised to
create a Conservation district adjacent to AEC's to
establish a means to preserve and maintain existing
vegetative buffer between existing and future
development and AEC's in an effort to provide a
vegetative buffer to filter urban runoff and thereby
protect the water quality of adjacent estuarine and
public trust waters.
2. Constraints to Development Including Flood Prone Areas,
Soil Suitability and Septic Tank Use
ISSUE: Portions of the land area along both the
Perquimans River and Castleton Creek and its tributaries
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have Dorovan muck (Do) or Chowan silt loam (Co) soils which are
hydric soils and have severe limitations for development of
dwellings, commercial buildings or roads based on the
Perquimans County Soils Report. These areas are also
subject to flooding as shown on the Hertford Flood
Insurance Maps. Because of the very wet conditions in
these areas, septic tank use is not permitted.
These constraints to development have been discussed in
all of the previous land use plans and policy shall remain
essentially the same pertaining to this issue. This
policy would be consistent with both local officials' and
Hertford citizens' desire to protect the area's water
quality while, at the same time, allowing economic and
recreational development that will benefit the community
to take place along the river.
POLICY: Town policy shall be to discourage residential,
commercial or industrial development in areas containing
Dorovan muck soils or Chowan silt loam soils or in areas
subject to flooding. However, such development may be
permitted if all required permits can be obtained for a
proposed development, and if it can be shown that such
development will not adversely impact adjacent water
quality and is considered to be in the best interest of
Hertford to allow such development. The highest priority
shall be to establish a vegetative buffer zone in areas
adjacent to the Perquimans River, Castleton Creek and its
tributaries in those areas containing Dorovan muck and
Chowan silt loam soils.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Revise zoning ordinance during 1992-93 budget year to
establish vegetative buffers as discussed under
previous policy section.on AEC's.
b. Continue to enforce the Flood Insurance Program.
c. Continue to review proposed developments along the
waterfront area to insure compliance with CAMA and the
Corps of Engineers 404 Wetland Permit Program.
d. Request that the Corps of Engineers establish the 404
Wetland line along the Perquimans River from the
Municipal Boat Ramp to Missing Mill Park, with
permission of affected land owners, in an effort to
establish any constraints to future implementation of
the Waterfront Access Plan. Once the 404 Wetland line
is established, have the line surveyed and mapped for
future use in developing more detailed plans for
implementation of the Waterfront Access Plan. If
Corps of Engineers staff is not able to conduct survey
in a timely manner, the Town will consider using a
private consultant to delineate the 404 wetland area.
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3. Development Density in Proximity to Designated
Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs)
a There are no designated ORW's within Hertford's
jurisdiction; therefore, no policy is required.
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4. Other Hazardous or Fragile Land Areas
ISSUE: During the review of the 1986 Land Use Plan Policy
section, local officials learned that the 1986 plan did
not address protection of freshwater swamps and marsh
areas. Hertford citizens also expressed the desire to
protect the river's beauty and quality, which would
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established.
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filtering affect between upland areas and major water
bodies such as the Perquimans River. They also can serve
as water recharge areas. Because of their importance, it
shall be Town policy to include marsh areas and freshwater
swamps in a Conservation district to provide maximum
protection to these important natural resources. Uses
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that are allowed in CAMA Coastal Wetlands will be
permitted in designated 404 Wetlands under the Corps of
Engineers program. Land uses near man-made hazards and
cultural/historic resources shall be permitted based on
the Hertford Zoning Ordinance.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Hertford officials will have appropriate State or
federal agencies identify all freshwater swamps and
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marsh areas. Town officials will revise Zoning
Ordinance to include these areas in new Conservation
district or zone in the Zoning Ordinance. Specific
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permitted uses will be included in the Zoning
Ordinance.
b. Town officials will apply for CAMA grant funds to
provide assistance in amending the Zoning Ordinance
during the 1992-93 budget year.
5. Hurricane and Flood Evacuation Needs
The Town of Hertford is covered by the Perquimans County
Hurricane Evacuation Plan. Specific policies pertaining
to Hurricane and Flood Evacuation will be discussed under
"Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery and
Evacuation Plans."
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6. Protection of Potable Water Supply
ili...11l POLICY: Town policy will be to guide development in a
manner which minimizes any adverse impact on the Town's
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IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Analyze existing land use regulations to determine
impact on water supply. Control densities and septic
tank utilization adjacent to groundwater supply.
Analysis will be completed during the 1993-94 budget
year.
b. Evaluate any proposals for major groundwater using
development (industry - to use Town water or to be
served by private wells) to determine impact on Town's
capacity to provide water to existing and future
development.
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Use of Package Treatment Plants
Connection to the Town's sewer system is mandatory inside
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septic tanks are permitted in the ETJ area.
8. Stormwater Runoff
ISSUE: As discussed in earlier sections, both Town
officials and Hertford residents are concerned about
maintaining or improving the water quality of the
Perquimans River. Controlling stormwater runoff is one
means to insure protection of the river's water quality.
POLICY: Stormwater runoff occurring outside the Town's
planning area can damage use of the Town's major natural
and economic resources (Perquimans River) and the Town
will take steps to discourage excessive runoff,
particularly from agricultural uses, in the surrounding
area.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Work closely with Perquimans County in identifying the
potential adverse impact associated with uncontrolled
agricultural stormwater runoff.
b. Encourage the County to participate in the Best
Management Practices Program.
c. Notify the State Land Quality staff when land
disturbing activities of greater than one acre take
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place and encourage Perquimans County to do the same
for activity adjacent to the Perquimans River.
d. Establish a vegetated buffer zone along river and
creeks to manage stormwater runoff. An amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance will be completed during the
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1992-93 budget year.
9. Marina and Floating Home Developsent and Dry Stack
Facilities
ISSUE: During the 1986 CAMA plan policy review, local
officials determined that a change was needed to clearly
indicate that Hertford officials did not wish to permit
floating homes on waters within the Town jurisdiction.
POLICY: Floating homes shall not be permitted inside the
Town's area of responsibility. The Town's Zoning
Ordinance shall be amended to not permit floating homes on
any water bodies in Hertford's planning jurisdiction. Town offi-
cials wish to establish a marina along the Perquimans River as part
of the Town's Waterfront Access Plan. As in the 1986 Plan,
Town officials shall continue to have a policy to allow
marinas which are developed in accordance with the
Division of Coastal Management standards and guidelines.
Dry stack boat storage will be permitted as a conditional
use in the Zoning Ordinance.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Town officials shall seek funding sources to develop a
public marina.
b. Town officials shall work with any entity in the
development of a marina with public access.
c. Town officials will work with State and federal
agencies in locating the most appropriate site for a
marina that will have the least adverse impact on
water quality and aquatic resources.
u d. Amend Town Zoning Ordinance to prohibit floating homes
as a permanent use in any water body.
e. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow dry stack boat
storage as a conditional use following review and
approval.
f. Zoning Ordinance amendments discussed above will be
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10. Industrial ILpact on Fragile Areas
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POLICY: As discussed in earlier policy sections, Town
officials will establish a Conservation district in the
Town's Zoning Ordinance which will include fragile areas
such as wet soils, flood prone areas, marsh areas and
wooded swamps, school sites, water supply wells and town
park sites. Having such fragile areas included in a
Conservation zone will insure protection of these areas by
controlling types of development in the Conservation
district.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Town officials will revise the Town's Zoning Ordinance
to include a Conservation district to protect fragile
areas by limiting uses permitted and setback
requirements.
b. Town officials will apply for CAMA grant assistance to
amend the Zoning Ordinance in the 1992-93 budget year.
11. Development of Sound and Estuarine System Islands
None exist within the planning area; therefore, no policy
is.needed.
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12. Restriction of Development in Areas Up to Five Feet Above
High Water
Hertford policy shall be to not restrict development in
areas up to five feet above mean high water (the potential
area of impact from rising sea level) other than as
currently regulated by CAMA, zoning or the Flood Insurance
Program.
13. Upland Excavation for Marina Basins
POLICY: Upland excavation for marina basin development
shall be permitted if all required federal, State and
local permits are secured prior to excavation.
14. Damaging of misting Marshes by Bulkhead Installation
POLICY: Bulkheads will be constucted landward of
significant marshland or marsh grass fringes following
approval of all applicable State and federal permits.
B. Resource Production and Management
1. Productive Agriculture Lands
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Only a small portion of the Town's planning area is in
active agricultural production. These lands are located
in the area classified as "Rural" in the Town's Land
Classification Plan. The Town has determined that
adequate controls are in existence to protect this
agricultural land; therefore, no specific policy statement
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2.
Comercial Forest Lands
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Commercial forest areas do not exist in Hertford. No
policy is needed.
3.
Potential Mineral Production Areas
Hertford contains no known mineral production areas. If
such areas do exist, Town policy shall be to allow mining
of such resources if such operations are consistent with
the Zoning Ordinance and all applicable local, State and
afederal
permits are secured prior to operations beginning.
4.
Comercial and Recreational Fisheries
ISSUE: Protection of water quality and aquatic resources
to ensure continued use of the river for both commercial
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and recreational fishing is a very high priority.
POLICY: To protect the river's aesthetic and water quality and
fisheries found in the area, Hertford policy shall be to
do everything within its power to work with State, federal
and local agencies to maintain and improve water quality
in the River to insure the river's continued use as a
aspawning
and nursery area.
IMPLEMENTATION:
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a. Town officials will encourage County officials as
feasible to take action necessary to reduce non -point
pollution (agriculture) of the river.
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Town officials will work with the Chamber of Commerce
to actively promote the Perquimans River as a
commercial and recreational fishing area.
c. Establish vegetated buffer to control runoff which
will in turn protect the water quality of fisheries.
5.
Off Road Vehicles
POLICY: Town officials will revise existing Town
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ordinances to include a nuisance ordinance that addresses
the use of off -road vehicles inside the Town's area of
responsibility. Town officials are concerned about noise.
The nuisance ordinance will be prepared which allows the
use of off -road vehicles under certain conditions to be
determined by the Planning Board and Town Council
Ofollowing
additional discussion of the issue.
IMPLEMENTATION:
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a. The Town Manager will review existing ordinances and
amend as required to address the use of off -road
vehicles. Target date for preparation of the nuisance
ordinance will be during the 1992-93 budget year.
6. Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development
OISSUE:
During meetings to review current policy by local
officials and a public workshop, the desire to encourage
economic development appears to be a major concern in
Hertford. For that reason, local officials wish to
encourage residential, commercial and industrial
development.
POLICY: Local officials will continue to encourage
residential, commercial and industrial development that is
consistent with the Town's Zoning Ordinance.
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a There are no known peat or phosphate mining sites inside
Hertford's jurisdiction; therefore, no policy is required.
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C. Economic and Community Development
1. Community Attitude Toward Growth
ISSUE: During early discussions about revision of the
1986 Land Use Plan, local officials discussed how Hertford
is at a critical point in its history. During the last
several years, many plans have been discussed and prepared
such as the Hertford Horizons Plan, Downtown Facade Study,
and the 1989 Waterfront Access Study. Local officials
feel that the next five-year planning period will be very
important as the Town continues to work to implement these
plans.
During the public workshop held in January, 1991, many
citizens in attendance expressed the desire to maintain
the community's quality of life while, at the same time,
providing more job opportunities. They also stressed the
need to promote shopping in the community and support of
downtown Hertford. During this workshop, the number one
priority of those citizens in attendance was to establish
realistic goals for the next five years following a review
of earlier plans as discussed above, and then work to
implement.
POLICY: Local officials will continue to support local
growth in the form of residential, commercial and
industrial development that will provide jobs and expand
the existing tax base, and that is consistent with the
Zoning Ordinance and the community's character.
2. Types and Locations of Industries Desired
ISSUE: Both local officials and citizens would welcome
more job opportunities in the community, and one way to
accomplish this goal is to expand the industrial job base.
POLICY: Town officials will continue to encourage
non-polluting industries to locate in or near Hertford.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Local officials will continue to work with the Chamber
of Commerce in keeping current information packages
available for industrial prospects.
b. Local officials will work with State economic
O development officials in promoting Hertford as a good
location for industrial development with emphasis on
the charm and quality of life found in Hertford.
c. Officials will encourage enhancement of the education
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level of the local labor pool to provide a better
labor pool for existing and future industry.
3. Local Commitment to Provide Services
ISSUE: Providing services such as water and sewer is
essential to encourage future economic development. Town
officials have recently completed expansion of the sewer
treatment capacity to provide the necessary excess
capacity for future development.
POLICY: Local officials will continue to work to provide
the needed infrastructure to accommodate existing and
future development.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Local officials will prepare a Community Facilities
Plan to address all the funding requirements of future
public improvements as soon as financially feasible.
b. Town officials will apply for CAMA grant assistance in
preparing the Community Facilities Plan during the
1992-93 funding cycle.
4. Urban Growth Patterns Desired
ISSUE: During the review of the 1986 Land Use Plan by the
Town Council, it was determined that preserving downtown
commercial and residential structures should be a high
priority during the 5- to 10-year planning period. They
also emphasized the desire to begin a concentrated effort
to implement recommendations from the Hertford Horizons
Study and 1989 Waterfront Access Plan. During the public
participation workshop held in January, 1991, many
residents in attendance expressed the desire to maintain
the historic motif downtown and work to make the downtown
area more attractive in order to attract more new
businesses. They also expressed support for
revitalization of the Hertford waterfront following the
Waterfront Access Plan, while being sensitive to the need
to protect the water quality of the river.
a POLICY: Town officials will continue to work with
downtown property owners, downtown businesses and the
Chamber of Commerce to implement the Hertford Horizons
Plan recommendations and the 1989 Waterfront Access Plan
recommendations. Town officials will continue to use the
Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations to create the
urban growth patterns desired.
IMPLEMENTATION:
To improve the downtown area following the Hertford
Horizons recommendations, the following items have been
established as high priorities for implementation:
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a. Improve the appearance of existing store fronts and
adjacent grounds.
b. Continue to work to provide additional downtown
parking.
c. Begin the planning and implementation of planting
street trees in the downtown area during the five-year
planning period.
d. Plan for and provide improved street lighting in the
downtown area during the five-year planning period.
e. Work to improve signage in the downtown area to direct
users to existing parking facilities.
f. Begin the process of nominating the CBD and adjacent
residential area as a National Register Historic
District. Town officials will consider the
feasibility of including in the 1991 Town Budget funds
to prepare the necessary application for nomination.
g. Local officials will consider including in the 1991
budget adequate funds to begin making additional
improvements to Missing Mill Park and the municipal
boat dock. Additional funds will be considered
annually until improvements completed.
h. Hertford Horizons Steering Committee, Hertford Town
officials or Chamber of Commerce will investigate
requirements to join Historic Albemarle Tour. Funds
will be budgeted, if financially feasible, to join
during the next one to three years.
i. Waterfront Development Sub -Committee will investigate
feasibility of purchasing waterfront property next to
municipal Annex building property for expansion of
parking area.
j. Hertford Horizons or Town of Hertford will investigate
joining the N.C. Historic Preservation Foundation and
N.C. Downtown Development Association as a means of
gaining valuable information on promotion of historic
area. The Historic Walking Tour brochure will be re-
vised and printed in color if financially feasible.
k. -Town officials will review the financial feasibility
of placing in reserve funds for the acquisition of
waterfront property as it becomes available to make
implementation of the Waterfront Access Plan possible.
1. Waterfront Development Sub -Committee and/or Town
officials will begin discussions with owners of oil
company on relocation of oil company to another site.
Town officials and/or sub -committee will work with the
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Main Street Program staff, League of Municipalities,
Institute of Government, N.C. Downtown Development
Association and Attorney General's office on feasible
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incentives to encourage relocation of the oil company
from the waterfront to permit desired redevelopment
as called for in the Waterfront Access Plan.
m. Town officials will work with the DOT to have erected
two attractive highway signs on U.S. 17 encouraging
tourists to visit historic area in CBD and waterfront.
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n. With recent designation of Hertford as a Coastal
Initiative Community, local officials will continue to
work with State and other agencies to help implement
the goals established in the Initiative Program
application.
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5. Redevelopment of Developed Areas Including Relocation of
Structures Due to Erosion
QPOLICY:
Hertford officials will continue to work to
preserve the unique character of the CBD area and adjacent
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and federal funds to redevelop the waterfront, CBD, and
identified substandard housing areas. Since Hertford is
not a coastal community, developed areas are not subject
to erosion.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Town officials and local property owners and
businesses will continue to implement recommendations
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Plan. The Perquimans County Historic Sites Inventory
will be used to guide redevelopment away from local
structures of historic or architectural significance.
b. Town officials will continue to apply for financial
assistance to improve substandard housing areas.
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Commitment to State and Federal Programs Including Erosion
Control, Public Access, Highway Improvements, Port
Facilities, Dredging and Military Facilities
POLICY: Hertford officials have a policy to remain
committed to erosion control programs through support of
the State Sedimentation Control Act.
Estuarine access has been and continues to be of great
importance to local officials. Town officials will
continue efforts to secure additional public funds to
develop and improve access for public use and enjoyment.
Hertford currently has two CAMA Shoreline Access Grant
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aapplications
pending. The recent designation of Hertford
as a Coastal Initiative Community will hopefully provide
additional technical assistance in implementation of
waterfront improvements.
Highway improvements are considered a major factor in
ensuring the continued economic growth of the area. Local
officials will continue to include road improvement
requests in -the TIP plan on an as -needed basis.
Port facilities do not exist in Hertford and no policy is
needed.
The Town has and will continue to support efforts to
dredge areas along the Perquimans River to provide safe
access for commercial and recreational boating. Spoil
will be placed in approved spoil areas.
Hertford does not have any military facilities within the
community and no policy is necessary.
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Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment Projects
Including Financial Aid, Providing Spoil Areas or
Providing Easements
POLICY: Channel maintenance along the Perquimans River is
very important to Hertford because of the positive impact
on commercial and recreational boating. Continued
maintenance of this waterway is a high priority for Town
officials.
Town officials will continue to work with the Army Corps
of Engineers and any other State and federal agencies to
ensure continued dredging and maintenance of the river as
needed to keep this facility open to navigation.
Providing borrow or spoil areas and provision of easements
for work will be determined on a case -by -case basis.
Town officials will maintain contact with congressional
representatives and federal officials as dredging or other
channel maintenance operations are needed, and will
continue to assist local users of the river as feasible
and as needs and concerns for dredging or maintenance are
brought before local officials or officials determine that
need for such assistance exists.
Beach nourishment is not applicable to Hertford and no
policy is necessary.
8. Energy Facility Siting
A major energy facility locating in Hertford is considered
unlikely during the planning period. Waste and nuclear
energy facilities shall not be permitted in Hertford.
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Electrical generating facilities other than nuclear shall
be allowed as permitted by the Town Zoning Ordinance.
9. Inshore and Offshore Exploration or Development Including
Refineries, Storage
Hertford officials are opposed to the development of
refinery and storage facilities inside the Town's
jurisdiction.
10. Tourism
During the Town Council's review of 1986 Land Use Plan
policy, one item they determined needed more emphasis was
tourism. The Hertford Horizons Plan and 1989 Waterfront
Development Plan both emphasized improvements that would
enhance Hertford's ability to draw additional visitors or
tourists to Hertford.
POLICY: Hertford policy on tourism shall be to'continue
efforts to promote Hertford as a small historic waterfront
community.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Hertford officials will work with Archives and History
to have the historic area placed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Hertford officials will
request that the State prepare an inventory of
archaeological sites.
b. Hertford officials will request that the Department of
Transportation include street tree plantings when the
widening of U.S. 17 takes place. Trees should be
planted from the U.S. 17 bridge to the western Town
limits and from the U.S. 17 Bypass to the entrance of
the Newbold White House Site.
c. Hertford officials will request that DOT place brown
historic site signs on the U.S. 17 Bypass directing
motorists to the Hertford historic area.
d. Hertford officials will consider joining the Historic
Albemarle Tour.
e. Hertford officials will encourage the production of a
color brochure of the historic area walking tour to
replace the present walking tour brochure.
f. Hertford officials will continue to encourage downtown
and waterfront improvements.
g. Town officials will work through the Coastal
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Initiative Program to implement waterfront
revitalization plans to encourage more tourism in
Hertford by way of the Perquimans River.
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The Town will continue efforts to establish overnight
lodging facilities to serve visitors to the community.
11. Coastal and Estuarine Water Access
The coastal and estuarine waters of Hertford are a major
natural resource for commercial and recreational
activities. The Town has prepared a Waterfront Access
Plan and has two CAMA Shoreline Access Grant applications
pending at the present time seeking financial assistance to
implement a portion of the plan in the immediate future that,
when implemented, will provide additional waterfront
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access. Funding is anticipated in FY 91-92.
POLICY: Hertford policy shall continue to be to make
every effort to improve existing waterfront access and to
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provide as much additional waterfront access as
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financially feasible while being sensitive to the impact
such access has on the water quality of the Perquimans
River and Castleton Creek.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Hertford officials will continue to work on
implementation of the 1989 Waterfront Development and
Access Plan which includes upgrading Missing Mill Park
and providing more and better access to the water.
b. Hertford officials will continue to pursue financial
assistance from applicable State and federal agencies
on the implementation of waterfront access such as
CAMA Access funds.or Land and Water Conservation
Funds.
12. Type, Densities, Location, Units per Acre of Anticipated
Residential Developsent
Based on population projections discussed in this Plan for
the year 2000, there will be a need to accommodate from 24
to 65 new housing units. As shown on the Existing Land
Use Map, nearly all of the land area in or adjacent to the
Central Business District is already developed. Future
development would most likely take place in the southern
or western portion of Hertford. Because of the relatively
small number of additional housing units anticipated
during the planning period, Hertford officials will
continue to use the Zoning Ordinance to determine density
and location of future residential development.
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LLL111 Hertford Zoning Ordinance to determine location and units
per acre of future residential development. Residential
development will not be permitted in areas with hydric
soils as identified in the County detail soils report.
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D. Storm Hazard Mitigation and Post -Disaster Reconstruction
Policies with Composite Hazard Map
The CAMA Land Use Plan guidelines require that each coastal
community evaluate the risk associated with major storms and
to consider policies for mitigating storm hazards,
post -disaster recovery and evacuations. The CAMA guidelines
require consideration of mitigation, reconstruction and
evacuation issues discussed in Before the Storm: Managing
Development to Reduce Hurricane Damage (McElyea, Brown,
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The planning process utilized by the Town in
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developing the following policies, closely follows Before the
Storm.
1. Storm Hazard Mitigation
Storm hazard mitigation is defined as taking action to reduce
the probability of damages resulting from a major storm.
Storm mitigation activities available to local governments in
the coastal area include zoning regulations, subdivision
regulations, building codes, and special ordinances such as
shoreline setback controls, standards for erosion protection
and requirements for protecting sensitive environmental areas.
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Other mitigation measures may include development moratoria
and interim development regulations (usually imposed following
a disaster), land acquisition, transfer of development rights,
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public facility siting and design, and comprehensive planning.
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Each community has a unique set of development problems and
potential and storm mitigation measures selected will vary
accordingly. The goal of this section of the Land Use Plan is
to establish policies which are consistent with the Town's
hurricane vulnerability. This vulnerability is based upon an
analysis of a hazard map, level of development in the hazard
areas and severity and type of risk.
The first step in the storm mitigation planning process is to
identify the areas of the Town which are most vulnerable to
hurricane damage. For purposes of this Land Use Plan, hazard
areas are designated as:
1. Storm Surge Areas (for Sea, Lake and Overland Surge from
Hurricane [SLOSH] Model prepared by U.S. Corps of
Engineers).
2. Flood -prone areas (HUD Flood Insurance Maps.)
3. Areas of environmental concern (AEC's - designated by
CRC).
Probably the most appropriate indication of hurricane
vulnerability are the storm surge areas as delineated by the
Corps of Engineers (COE) SLOSH model. The SLOSH model was
developed by the Corps of Engineers to simulate the height of
the storm "surge" from hurricanes of varying severity. The
SLOSH model uses the five categories of hurricanes identified
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by the National Weather Service. Hurricanes are identified as
Category 1 through 5, depending upon their wind speeds. A
Category 1 storm has winds of 74-95 miles per hour, resulting
in a surge of waterways of 4-5 feet. Damage would be expected
to be minimal. A Category 2 storm has winds of 96-110 miles
per hour, resulting in a surge of 6-8 feet. Damage would be
moderate. Category 3 storms have winds of 111-130 miles per
hour, a storm surge of 9-12 feet and extremely damaging.
Category 4 storms have winds of 131-155 miles per hour, a
storm surge of 13-18 feet and extreme damage. Finally,
Category 5 storms have winds in excess of 155 miles per hour,
storm surge in excess of 18 feet with catastrophic damage.
A map delineating the Town's SLOSH areas is provided in the
Appendix. Areas of Hertford are expected to be inundated by
Category 1 and 2 storms. The areas subject to inundation are
adjacent to the Perquimans River and Castleton Creek. (The
SLOSH model does not identify any areas subject to Category 3,
4, and 5 storms.)
During preparation of the 1991 Plan, a transparent overlay
mapping system was used by superimposing the SLOSH areas (as
well as AEC's and flood -prone areas) over an existing land use
map. This overlay technique revealed that only minor
development has occurred in the storm hazard areas. It was
estimated that no more than 3 percent of the population of
Hertford lies within the hazard area. Approximately 25 homes
and six public/semi-public buildings are located within the
hazard area. The public/semi-public areas consist of a high
school, a governmental office building, the Town wastewater
treatment plant and elevated storage tank, and several
cemeteries.
As with any hurricane, damage may be caused by high winds,
flooding, erosion and wave action. The severity of these"
risks has been analyzed in Exhibit 10. As this exhibit
indicates, the hurricane forces would severely affect the
a estuarine shoreline AEC. The shorelines would be exposed to
high winds, flooding, wave action and erosion. Next in level
of severity would be the SLOSH areas. These areas would be
exposed to high winds, flooding, wave action and some moderate
erosion. Floodprone areas (as defined by FEMA Flood Insurance
Maps) would be subject to high winds and flooding. The rest
of the community would be exposed to high winds.
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Exhibit 10
TYPE AND SEVi11ITY OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANES
Exposure to Damaging Forces
Severity High Wave
Hazard Area Rank Winds Flooding Action Erosion
AEC - Estuarine 1 • • • •
Shoreline
SLOSH Areas 2 • • • 0
Floodprone Areas 3 • • - _
Rest of Community 4 •
Exposure Level = High •; Moderate 0; Low -
During hurricane weather, experience has shown that Hertford's
major problem has been high winds and tree, vegetation and
power line damage resulting from these winds. The monetary
value of the wind damage has been relatively small. Based on
this experience and an analysis of land uses within the hazard
area, it is anticipated that monetary damage from Category 1
and 2 hurricanes would be substantially less than the
estimated value of the property. Most of the higher value_
development lies on the fringe of identified SLOSH area and not
in areas subject to flooding. Also, most of the structures lying
within the SLOSH area have been constructed in accordance with
the North Carolina Building Codes which require materials and
construction standards for 100 mile per hour winds.
Based on a review of the current location of development in
Hertford and a review of the Zoning Map, there is no high
density development located in areas subject to flooding. A
review of the County FEMA maps shows that the wastewater
treatment plant is located outside the 100-year flood zone.
The Hertford FEMA maps show that portions of Edenton Road and
Church Street and the Highway 17 by-pass which is the County's
major evacuation route are not subject to flooding. No large scale
commercial establishments are -anticipated in these areas. At this
time, acquisition of land to protect against storm hazards is not
considered a cost-effective strategy. The Town is also
concerned about the accuracy of land delineation in the Flood
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Hazard Map and SLOSH Area Map. The Town feels that these maps
are not totally accurate and policies relative to these
specific areas should be general in nature.
POLICY:
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The Town of Hertford will continue to control development in
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the AEC's and floodprone areas to protect the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of Hertford.
DIMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGIES:
1. The Zoning Ordinance will be revised to establish a
Conservation District along flood plains and other areas
subject to flooding, with development limited to water
related uses and greenway uses.
2. Continue to regulate development in the floodprone areas
by vigorously enforcing the existing zoning and
subdivision regulations and the Building Code and by
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of a vegetated buffer area.
3. Review and update zoning and subdivision ordinances to
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storm hazards.
2. Post -Disaster Reconstruction
Community action pertaining to disasters falls
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and recovery. Whereas preparedness and response normally
are handled by the County -Emergency Management Agency,
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mitigation (discussed above) and recovery may be functions
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of local government.
CAMA guidelines require all coastal communities to prepare
a "post -disaster reconstruction" plan which considers the
storm mitigation policies outlined above. (Post disaster
reconstruction can be equated to the recovery phase of
community action.) Post -disaster reconstruction involves
rehabilitation and reconstruction activities necessary to
return the community to a normal or pre -disaster
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condition. Coastal communities may also consider actions
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during this phase to insure that the community will be
safe from future natural disasters. Typical post -disaster
reconstruction activities include immediate clean-up and
debris removal,'reconstruction over a longer period of
time, establishment of special recovery task force,
establishing guidelines and schedules for repairs and
reconstruction, designation of an implementing agency, and
establishing policies for repair/replacement of public
utilities (and possible relocation of these facilities).
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Immediate cleanup and removal following a natural disaster
is a function of the Perquimans County Emergency
Management Agency (EMA). According to the EMA
coordinator, immediate cleanup and removal within the
corporate limits is the responsibility of the Town
government with the assistance of private citizens. (The
Town owns and operates the water, sewer, streets, drainage
and electrical system.) Cleanup outside the corporate
limits is the responsibility of the County with assistance
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from DOT and utility companies. Damage assessment is
conducted by the County EMA. Reports are submitted to
State and regional Emergency Management officials. These
reports provide the basis for disaster declarations and
levels of relief assistance.
According to local Emergency Management officials, other
than the "common sense" approach, the emergency management
agency has no specific plans and policies for long-term
reconstruction. However, post -disaster repair and
j� reconstruction will be carried out in accordance with the
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In the event of a natural disaster, the County EMA plans
call for the formation of a Control Group. This Control
Group would make all decisions relative to evacuation,
Q damage assessment and recovery. The following are members
of the Group:
. Chairman of County Commissioners
. County Emergency Management Coordinator
. Mayor, Town of Hertford
. Hertford Emergency Management Coordinator
Mayor, Town of Winfall
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. Perquimans County Sheriff
. Hertford Chief of Police
. Fire Marshall
. Captain, Rescue Squad
. Superintendent of County Schools
. Director of Social Services
. Administrator of County Health Department
. Register of Deeds
. Perquimans County Dispatcher
. American Red Cross
. Hertford Grammar School
. EMS Director
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ll on the assumption that a hurricane would affect.the entire
County; therefore, there exists no need for a separate
n recovery task force for the Town of Hertford.
According to County Emergency.Management officials,
guidelines for repair and recovery consist of completion
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damage assessment as soon as possible after a
hurricane, notification to State officials of level of
damage and coordination of disaster assistance. A
temporary development moratorium is not anticipated and
all repair and reconstruction will meet local land use
regulations and the State-wide Building Code. A schedule
or priority system for repair and reconstruction has not
been developed.
At the present time, all decisions and actions taken in
response to hurricanes are implemented by the County
Emergency Management Agency. All policy -related decisions
are made by the Control Group described above.
As mentioned previously, the Town's wastewater treatment
plant and an elevated storage tank are located on the
fringe of a hurricane hazard area. The high winds and
flooding associated with a hurricane would have little
affect on operating the treatment plant. With the
exception of overhead power lines, no other municipal
facilities lie within the hazard areas.
POLICY:
The Town of Hertford will continue to cooperate and work
in conjunction with the County's Emergency Management
plans and policies to guide post -disaster repair and
reconstruction activities.
IMPLEMENTATION:
1. Continue to cooperate with the Perquimans County
Emergency Management Agency and encourage the
completion of a Disaster Relief and Assistance Plan.
2. Continue to use local
wind -vulnerable trees
immediate cleanup and
following a hurricane.
forces to identify and remove
and vegetation and conduct
debris removal operations
3. Consider the formation of a Recovery Task Force to
support the efforts of the County Control Group. The
Task Force could include:
U . Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem
. Planning Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
. Public Works Supervisor
. Member of fire and rescue squads
. Town engineer and planner
The purpose of this Task Force would be to review
damage assessment reports following a hurricane and
determine if supplemental repair and reconstruction
policies and programs are necessary to protect the
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Task Force could consider the need for temporary
development moratorium, revised land use regulations
and additional construction standards for repair and
reconstruction.
4. Consider establishing the following schedule or
priority system for post -disaster repair and
reconstruction:
First Priority: Replacement of essential public
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streets and bridges.
Second Priority: Minor repairs.
Third Priority: Major repairs.
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5. Evaluate the structural integrity of the elevated
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storage tank located near the wastewater treatment
plant. Assess the potential damage to the wastewater
treatment plant as well as the impact of the loss of
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water supply should the tank be damaged by high winds.
3. Evacuation
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The Perquimans County Evacuation Plan was developed for
evacuation of all County residents. The purpose of the
plan is to "provide for an orderly and coordinated
evacuation and shelter system to minimize the effects of
hurricanes on the residents and visitors in Perquimans
County." This plan establishes a control group, support
group, warning and alerting systems, shelter locations and
evacuation routes. Based on an analysis of the County
Hurricane Evacuation Plan, evacuation can be accomplished
within anticipated warning times. Evacuation routes
include Highway 37 north to highway 32 to Highway 158,
which is referred to as Evacuation Route 1. Evacuation
Route 2 is Highway 17 West.
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A. Land Classification Definitions
aThe Land Classification Map has been prepared based on a
comprehensive review of existing land uses and after taking
into consideration the location of AEC's and vacant land
available for future development.
By delineating land classes on a map, Hertford and its
citizens can specify those areas where certain policies
(local, state and federal) will apply. The land
classification system is intended to be supported and
complemented by zoning, subdivision and other local growth
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management tools and these local tools should be consistent
with the classification system as much as possible. Although
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specific areas are outlined on a land classification map, it
must be remembered that land classification is merely a tool
to help implement policies and not, in a strict sense of the
term, a regulatory mechanism.
The land classification system provides a framework to be used
by the Town to identify the future use of all
lands. The designation of land classes allows Hertford
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to illustrate their policy statements as to where
and to what density they want growth to occur, and where they
want to conserve natural and cultural resources by guiding
growth.
The Land Classification Map includes the following
classifications:
1. Developed
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Purpose. The purpose of the developed class is to
provide for continued intensive development and
redevelopment of existing cities, towns and their
aurban
environs.
b. Description and characteristics. Areas meeting the
intent of the developed classification are currently
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urban in character where minimal undeveloped land
remains and have in place, or are scheduled for the
timely provision of, the usual municipal or public
services. Urban in character includes mixed land uses
such as residential, commercial, industrial,
institutional and other uses at high to moderate
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densities. Services include water, sewer,
recreational facilities, streets and roads, police and
fire protection. In some instances an area may not
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have all the traditional urban services in place, but
if it otherwise has a developed character and is
scheduled for the timely provision of these services,
it still meets the intent of the developed
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classification. Areas developed for predominantly
residential purposes meet the intent of this
classification if they exhibit:
(i) a density of three or more dwelling units per
acre; or
(ii) a majority of lots of 15,000 square feet or less,
which are provided or scheduled to be provided
with the traditional urban services; and/or
(iii) permanent population densities are high and
seasonal populations may swell significantly.
2. Urban Transition
a. Purpose. The purpose of the urban transition class is
to provide for future intensive urban development on
lands that are suitable and that will be provided with
the necessary urban services to support intense urban
development.
b. Description and characteristics. Areas meeting the
intent of the urban transition classification are
presently being developed for urban purposes or will
be developed in the next five to ten years to
accommodate anticipated population and urban growth.
These areas are in, or will be in, an urban
"transition" state of development going from lower
intensity uses to higher intensity uses and as such
will eventually require urban services. Examples of
areas meeting the intent of this class are lands
included within municipal extraterritorial planning
boundaries and areas being considered for annexation.
(i) Areas classified urban transition will provide
lands for intensive urban growth when lands in the
developed class are not available. Urban
transition lands must be able to support urban
development by being generally free of physical
limitations and be served or readily served by
urban services. Urban development includes mixed
land uses such as residential, commercial,
institutional, industrial and other uses at or
approaching high to moderate densities. Urban
services include water, sewer, streets and roads,
police and fire protection that will be made
available at the time development occurs or soon
thereafter. Permanent population densities in
this class will be high and the seasonal
population may swell significantly.
(ii) In choosing land for the urban transition class,
such land should not include: areas with severe
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provision of urban services difficult or
impossible, lands which meet the definition of
conservation, lands of special value (unless no
other alternative exists) such as productive and
unique agricultural lands, forest lands,
potentially valuable mineral deposits, water
supply watersheds, scenic and tourist resources
including archeological sites, habitat for
important wildlife species, areas subject to
frequent flooding, areas important for
environmental or scientific values, lands where
urban development might destroy or damage natural
systems or processes of more than local concern,
or lands where intense development might result in
undue risk to life and property from natural or
existing manmade hazards.
(iii) Areas that are predominantly residential meet the
intent of this class if:
a. they are approaching three dwelling units per
acre, or
b. a majority of the lots are 15,000 square feet
or less and will be provided with essential
urban services to support this high density
development, or
c. are contiguous to existing developed municipal
areas.
3. Rural
a. Purpose. The rural class is to provide for
agriculture, forestry, mineral extraction and other
allied uses traditionally associated with an agrarian
region. Other land uses, due to their noxious or
hazardous nature and negative impacts on adjacent
uses, may also be appropriate here if sited in a
manner that minimizes their negative effect on
surrounding land uses or natural resources. Examples
include energy generating plants, refining plants,
airports, sewage treatment facilities, fuel storage
tanks and other industrial type uses. Very low
density dispersed residential uses on large lots with
on -site water and sewer are consistent with the intent
of the rural class. Development in this class should
be as compatible with resource production as possible.
b. Description and characteristics. Areas meeting the
intent of this classification are appropriate for or
presently used for agriculture, forestry, mineral
extraction and other uses, -that due to their hazardous
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or noxious nature, should be located in a relatively
isolated and undeveloped area. Very low density
dispersed, single family residential uses are also
appropriate within rural areas where lot sizes are
large and where densities do not require the provision
of urban type services. Private septic tanks and
wells are the primary on -site services available to
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support residential development, but fire, rescue
squad and sheriff protection may also be available.
Population densities will be very low.
4. Conservation
a. Purpose. The purpose of the conservation class is to
provide for the effective long-term management and
protection of significant, limited, or irreplaceable
areas. Management is needed due to the natural,
cultural, recreational, scenic or natural productive
values of both local and more than local concern.
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b. Description and Characteristics. Areas meeting the
intent of this classification include:
(i) AEC's including, but not limited to, public trust
waters, estuarine waters, coastal wetlands, etc.,
as identified in 15A NCAC 7H;
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(ii) other similar lands, environmentally significant
because of their natural role in the integrity of
the coastal region and include but are not limited
to bottom land hardwoods, pocosins, swamp forests,
areas that are or have a high probability of
providing wildlife habitat, forest lands that are
essentially undeveloped and lands which otherwise
contain significant productive, natural, scenic,
cultural or recreational resources.
c. Discussion. The conservation class is designated to
illustrate the natural, productive, scenic, cultural
and recreational features of the coastal zone which
make the region a desirable place in which to live,
work and visit. As such, the conservation class
should be applied to areas that because of their
unique, productive, limited, cultural or natural
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features should be either not developed at all
(preserved), or if developed, done so in an extremely
limited and cautious fashion. At a minimum all AEC's
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as defined in 15A NCAC 7H should be included in this
class and the land use plan should so state, and the
local government is strongly urged to include other
similar areas protected by either other state or
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federal agencies. Examples include Army Corps of
Engineers "404 wetlands." As AEC's should be included
in the conservation class, the local government should
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the Coastal Management Program permits within each AEC
group. It should be understood, however, the local
government may develop its own more restrictive
standards as the State's are considered minimum. At a
minimum each plan should include language such as:
{� (i) coastal wetlands - These areas are the most
L restrictive of all AEC's and very few uses are
permitted therein; the highest priority is for
a their preservation as they are well documented in
their contribution to the natural productivity of
the coastal area.
(ii) estuarine shoreline AEC's - These areas are
located adjacent to estuarine waters AEC's and are
known for their contribution to the natural
productivity of the waters close by. Many uses
may be permitted as long as the 30 percent
impervious rule is met and development is well
r managed on individual sites to ensure minimal
degradation.
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II.�! protection by another agency, such as 11404
wetlands" where use and performance standards of
that agency will apply.
B. Land Classification leap
1. Developed
uThe Developed Classification land areas of Hertford
include the CBD and all other adjacent residential and
commercial areas currently developed and as shown on the
1991 Existing Land Use Map.
2. Urban Transition
The Urban Transition Classification for Hertford includes
those areas that are suitable for urban type development
and are currently adjacent to existing water and sewer
lines or are close enough to existing utilities to make
extension of utilities to designated Urban Transition
areas relatively inexpensive. Land areas included in the
Urban Transition classification include all undeveloped
land between Castleton Creek and U.S. 17 Business,
undeveloped land on both sides of Church Street southeast
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of Castleton Creek and undeveloped land on both sides of
Grubb Street Extended on the western side of Hertford.
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The Rural Classification includes all land areas not
designated as Developed, Urban Transition or Conservation.
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4. Conservation
The Conservation Land Classification area includes all
estuarine waters and public trust waters. The 100-year
flood zone and hydric soils along Castleton Creek are also
included in the Conservation zone only if not currently
developed. For purposes of any State or federal review of
future projects in Hertford, any Conservation
classification that crosses an existing public road
right-of-way, the Conservation zone is considered to start
50 feet from the public road right-of-way as measured
along any creek or waterbody. The purpose is to allow
extension of public utilities such as water and sewer
across a Conservation classification. All other land uses
currently allowed by the Hertford Zoning Ordinance, CAMA
regulations, 404 wetland regulations and Flood Insurance
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Classification.
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V. RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATION
The 1991 Land Classification Map has included hydric soils and
land areas subject to the 100-year flood in the Conservation
Classification. The Policy section includes a policy to protect
this land area from inappropriate development by also establishing
a Conservation Zone in the Hertford Zoning Ordinance. The purpose
of such action would be to refine the current Zoning Ordinance to
further protect this environmentally sensitive area from
inappropriate development.
The Policy section also indicates that future residential,
commercial and industrial development will be guided through use
of the Hertford Zoning Ordinance. The Land Classification Map has
been prepared to reflect developed and urban transition in areas
where existing and future residential, commercial and industrial
adevelopment will most likely take place.
VI. IPTERGOVF.R10ORTAL COORDINATION AND 2MATION
During the early part of the data collection phase of the planning
process and following local adoption of the Public Participation
Plan, a copy of the meeting schedule was sent to the Perquimans
a County Manager with an invitation to attend all meetings
pertaining to the Plan preparation. Prior to final adoption of
the Plan, a draft copy will be made available to the County for
review and comment.
VII. rMLIC PARTICIPATION
a The Public Participation Plan was presented and adopted by the
Hertford Town Council on December 11, 1990. A Public Information
Meeting was held on January 15, 1991, with a total of 34 in
attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the
planning process and to obtain input from citizens present. In
addition to the meeting dates shown on the Public Participation
Schedule, a special meeting of the Town Council was held on June
24 for final review of the Plan prior to submittal to the State
for review and comments. Prior to final local adoption, a Public
Hearing will be held to discuss the Plan and a copy will be
a available at the Courthouse or Library for public review. (See
Appendix for copy of Public Participation Plan and results of
Public Information Meeting held on January 15, 1991.)
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1990 - 1991
Public Participation Plan
for
Hertford Land Use Plan Update
the Hertford Town Council will serve as the designated principal local
board with the lead role in preparing the 1991 Land Use Plan Update. To in-
sure adequate public participation in the planning process, the Planning Board
has proposed the following schedule of public meetings to give citizens the
opportunity to be involved in the planning process. Meetings have been
tentatively scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
Hertford 1991 Land Use Plan Update
Public Information/Education Schedule
Date Time/Location Purpose of Meeting
Nov. 29, 1990 7:00 PM/Town Hall Council meeting to review 1986 LUP policy.
Planning Board &
Town Council
Jan. 14, 1991 7:00 PM/Town Hall Review work in progress to date with
Planning Board & Council.
Town Council
Jan. 15, 1991 7:00 PM/Town Hall Open discussion with citizens on purpose of
Planning Consultant plan update. Citizens' opportunity to outline
Feb. 11, 1991 7:00 PM/Town Hall
Planning Board &
Town Council.
March 11, 1991 7:00 PM/Town Hall
Planning Board &
Town Council
April 8, 1991 7:00 PM/Town Hall
Planning Board &
Town Council
their desires for Hertford's growth including
downtown revitalization, economic develop-
ment, environmental protection, historic
preservation, etc.
Review trends in population, land use and
economy. Review identified environmental
issues. Review results of public information
meeting held Jan. 15, 1991.
Discuss Land Use Plan policies, land
classification map and text.
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May 13, 1991 7:00 PM/Town Hall Work session on Land Use Plan draft.
Planning Board &
Town Council
June 10, 1991 7:00 PM/Town Hall Review final draft and obtain approval
Planning Board & for submittal to CRC following public
aTown Council. meeting.
In an effort to obtain as much public input as possible during plan pre-
paration, the Town will place notices in local newspapers for each meeting date
set to discuss the plan and its preparation. The Town will also work closely
with local newspapers to have informational articles in the paper prior to
each meeting. Town officials will also notify by direct mail local interest
groups and individuals that might have a specific interest in the meeting dates
at which the plan will be discussed. During public information meetings,
citizens will be given the opportunity to provide input on plan preparation and
policy issues. Information on dates, times, locations and numbers of participants
at each meeting will be included in the final Land Use Plan Update Public
Participation section of the Plan.
This was adopted by the Hertford Town Council during a regular meeting held on
December 11, 1990.
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1991 HERTFORD
LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
WORKSHOP
As part of the Public Participation process.
in preparing the - 1991 Hertford Land Use
Plan Update, a workshop_ will be held on.
Tuesday, January 15, 1991, at 7:30 PM in the..
Hertford Town Hall. This is an opportunity,
for Hertford citizens to discuss their opinion -
on such issues as Economic Development;,`
Waterfront Development, Downtown Revita
lization, Historic Preservation, Environmen
tal Protection and any other land use
planning related issues they wish to discuss-.*'-.
Opinions expressed will be utilized by local -
officials as they prepare policy statements
and establish implementation goals that will
affect Hertford during the next several -
years. Please take this opportunity to be in-
volved in the planning for Hertford's future._
If you have any questions contact Mayor Bill:
Cox.
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1991 MOMTFORD LARD USE PLAN UPDATE
Public Information Workshop
The Public
Information Workshop was held on Tuesday, January
15, 1991, with 32 citizens in attendance in addition to the
Mayor and all
Town Council members. After a brief
introduction
as to the purpose of the meeting, all in
attendance
were asked to take fifteen minutes to respond to
the question,
"What needs to be done to improve the quality
of life in
Hertford over the next 5- to 10-year period?"
Citizens were
then asked to share their opinions with the
group with
each one being recorded on a flip chart. After
a
approximately
two hours of sharing thoughts and recording
each answer,
all present were asked to vote for the top five
suggestions
or goals discussed. The list below reflects
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their responses:
1. 5
Restore existing structures as possible.
a2.
4
Increase
recycling opportunities.
3. 7
More jobs.
4. 3
Major chain supermarket needed.
a5.
Develop/attract marina.
6. 3
Better parking downtown.
7. 1
Maintain control of density.
population
8. 9
Establish realistic goals next five years/review
earlier studies and implement.
9. 3
Make downtown more attractive for businesses who
Dmight
locate here.
10. 8
Promote shopping/patronize downtown.
11.
Rebuild Chamber building with more space.
12. 3
Maintain historic motif downtown.
13. 2
Increase marketing of community.
14. 2,
Good motel in town.
15. 1
Attract new industry to keep young people in Hertford.
16. 2
More tourist attractions along the river.
17.
Continue condemnation and demolition of older/inactive
structures.
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Q18. 1 Make town safe/law enforcement officers more effective.
19. Help establish teen club/activities.
O20. Try an adopt-a-street/river program in town.
21. Establish/encourage County on a no -wake zone on
downtown river.
22.
Create more community pride in citizens.
23.
2
Repave Courthouse parking lot.
24.
More signage directing to existing parking.
25.
3
More public access to river/educate on protection of
river quality.
26.
5
More jobs balanced with quality of life.
27.
4
Invite SPSA to talk with those responsible for
improving trash handling and dump sites.
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28.
Protect river beauty/quality.
.29.
Add recreational boating activity on river.
30.
3
Offer financial and other assistance for existing and
attracting new businesses.
31.
1
Swimming facility on river.
32.
2
Involve businesses in recycling.
D33.
2
Involve youth in local government and community activities.
34.
Pave streets where needed.
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35.
Slow the traffic on Grubb Street.
a36.
Evaluate need for noise ordinance.
37.
Public transportation.
38.
2
Protect river shore with control of planned growth.
39.
Encourage establishment of downtown restaurant.
40.
1
Require better quality development (landscaping, style,
etc.) in zoning laws.
41.
5
Stay as we are to maintain quality of life.
42.
5
Maintain/protect water quality, habitat, and aquatic
resources of river and wetlands.

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43. Recycling (more).
44. 1 Beautify waterfront.
45. 2 Add sidewalks where none exist.
a46. 3 Study traffic signal system.
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