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Home My WebLink AboutCAMA Core Land Use Plan-2007 (2)�. -. - _. _' �. .... � _ '. -._ � � � � � - r .. � °�- _ � TOWN OF SHALLU I IF LAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Adopted by the Town of Shallotte Board of Aldermen: August 13, 2007 Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: September 28, 2007 Prepared By: r—rcol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Wilmington, North Carolina The preparation of this document was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PREFACE...........................................................................i SECTION I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................ I SECTION II. HISTORY ..............................: ........... 2 SECTION III. REGIONAL SETTING ...... .......................................... 4 SECTION IV. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND ASPIRATIONS ........ 6 A. DOMINANT GROWTH -RELATED ISSUES/KEY ISSUES .............................. 6 B. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE COMMUNITY VISION ...................... 7 SECTION V. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING AND EMERGING CONDITIONS ...................... 8 A. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND ECONOMY .................... ................ 8 I. Shallotte Permanent Population ............................................ 8 a. North Carolina's Fastest Growing Counties 2000-2003 .................. 8 b. Population Change1980-2003.................................... 10 C. Shallotte Seasonal Population ......... ........................... 12 d. Shallotte Population Profile ..... .......... ..................... 12 e. Age Composition ...................... .......... ...... ... 13 f. Educational Attainment ........................................... 15 g. Population Summary ...... ......... .... .............. ... 15 2. Housing............................................................. 16 a. Housing Occupancy and Tenure ......... ... ................. 16 b. Structure Age ...................................: ..............17 C. Housing Conditions .............................................. 18 d. Single and Multi -Family Units ...................................... 18 e. Housing Value .................................................. 19 f. Housing Summary .............................................. 19 3. Employment and Economy ............................ ................ 20 a. Introduction................................................... 20 b. Household Income ....... ........................... ........ 21 C. Employment by Industry .. ......................... ........... 22 d. Employee Wages by Industry ...................................... 22 e. Industries ............................ ....... ............... 23 f. Employment and Economy Summary ................................. 24 4. Population Projections .................................................. 25 a. Permanent Population ........................................... 25 b. Seasonal Population .........6...... ..... ................. 25 B. NATURAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS .... ........ ........... ... ............. 26 Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features ................................... 26 a.. . Topography/Geology ................ .... ... ................ 26 A .............................:...:.........................................................................................:..............................M.......A CORE.............LAND............:USE............PLAN........ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE -i- C C. (il PAGE b. Climate ......................................................... 26 C. Flood Zones ........... ........... ..................... .. 27 d. Manmade Hazards ............................................... 32 e. Soils .................................:...... ................ 33 f. Water Supply ................................................... 37 g. Fragile Areas ................................................... 37 (1) ' Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines ..................... 37 (2) Public Trust Areas ........................................ 38 (3) Wetlands ............................................... 39 (4) Significant Natural Heritage Areas ............................ 42 (5) Slopes in Excess of 12%................................... 42 (6) Excessive Erosion Areas ................................... 44 h. Areas of Resource Potential ....................................... 44 (1) Regionally Significant Parks ................................. 44 (2) Marinas and Mooring Fields .................................. 44 (3), Floating Homes ........................................ 45 (4) Aquaculture .............................................. 45 (5) Channel Maintenance . .............. .................... 45 (6) Marine Resources (Water Quality) ... ....... ............ 45 2. Environmental Composite Map ........................................... 48 3. Environmental Conditions (Water Quality, Natural Hazards, and Natural Resources) 51 a. Lumber River Basin .......... .....:........... .......... 53 b. Subbasin 03-07-57.................. ........................... 54; C. Subbasin 03-07-59 ............ .... ............. ............ 55 d. Registered Animal Operations within Lumber River Basin ............... 57 e. Prohibited Shellfish Harvesting ...... .. ... .................. 58 f. Growth Trends..... ... ....... ............................ 59 ANALYSIS OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ...................................... 59 I. Introduction .......................................................... 59 2. Land Use Conflicts ............... .......... .. .................... 62 3. Development Trends .................................................... 63 4. Projections of Future Land Needs .. .. ...... .............. ......... 67 5. Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Areas .................... ..... .......... 67 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES/SERVICES ...................... 68 I. Transportation......................................................... 68 . 2. Health Care........................................................... 69 3. Law Enforcement."...................................................... 69 4. Fire Services .................. ........ ............................ 72 5. Administration ....................: ............... .......... ....... 72 6. Water System ..................................... ................. 72 7. Sewer System ............. ........... ............................. 72 8. Schools ..... ........ .............................. ............. 73 9. Recreation .................................. ...."................... 75 10. Electric Service ................:.......... ........... 75 1 I . Cable/Telephone (Landline) Service ....................................... 75 12. Cell Phone Service .. .... .............. 75 13. - Stormwater Management . .......... ............. ............... 75 a. Introduction................................................... 75 TOWN OF SHALLOTTE -ii- CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN PAGE b. Existing Drainage Problems ........................................ 76 C. Water Quality ................................................... 76 d. EPA Regulations ................................................. 76 e. Construction Activities ........................................... 76 f. North Carolina Shoreline Buffering ................................. 77 E. LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS (LSA)............................................ 77 F. CURRENT PLANS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS ................................ 83 1. Unified Development Ordinance .......................................... 83 a. General Provisions .............................................. 83 b.. Zoning Ordinance ............................................... 83 C. Subdivision Ordinance ........ ...... ......................... 84 2. NC State Building Code ................................................. 86 3. Hazard Mitigation Plan ...................... ......... ................ 86 4. Review of the 1992 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Update ................... 86 Resource Protection .. . ...............I......................... 87 Resource Production and Management ........ .... .. 90 Economic and Community Development ............................ 91 Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery and Evacuation Plan ..... 96 SECTION VI. PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ................................................. 98 A. FUTURE DEMANDS ......................................................... 98. I. Introduction ......................................... .... ......... 98 2. Housing Trends ....................................................... 98 : 3. Commercial Land Use .................................................. 99 4. Industrial Land Use ........................ .................... ... 99 S. Residential/Commercial/Industrial Land Use Summary ......................... 99 6. Transportation ........................... ............ ... ......... 100 7. Public Land Use ....................................................... 100 8. Education ................................. ................... .... 101 9. Recreation ........................................................ 101 10.. Water System......................................................... 102 11. Sewer System . ....... ........................................... 102 12. Solid Waste ............. ............................ .. ....... 102 13. Police, Fire, and Rescue Services ......................................... 102 14. Redevelopment/Development Issues ..................................... 103 B. LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS ............... 104 C. POLICIES/IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS .......................................... 105 I. Introduction......................................................... 105 2. Policies Regarding Land Use and Development in AECs ....... .... ........ 108 D. LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS ...................................... 109 I. Introduction.................................................... ..._ 109 2. Impact of CAMA Land Use Plan Policies on Management Topics ................ 110 3. Public Access .................................... ........ ........ III 4. Land Use Compatibility ................................................ I I3 5. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity ......................................... 118 6. Transportation. ............................. . ............. ........ 119 7. Natural Hazard Areas ................................... ..... ..... 123 8. Water Quality ......................................................... 124 ...............................................................................................................................................................................:............................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE -iii- CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN PAGE 9. Local Areas of Concern ............................................... 128 E. FUTURE LAND USE MAPS ................................................... 133 I. Introduction......................................................... 133 2. Smart Development................................................... 135 3. Future Land Use Acreages .......................... .................... 136 4. Locational Aspects of Land Use .......................................... 137 a. Conservation........ ............ .......................... 137 b. Commercial ................................................... 138 C. Office/Institutional .............................................. 138 d. Residential.................................................... 138 e. Industrial......... .......................................... 139 f. Mixed Use........ ....................................... 140 g.. Least Suitable Land Overlay ...................................... 140 h. Land Use Compatibility Matrix .................................... 140 5. Future Land Demand Acreages/Carrying Capacity ........................... 142 6. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Estimates .................................. 143 SECTION VII. TOOLS FOR MANAGING DEVELOPMENT ............................... 148 A. GUIDE FOR LAND USE DECISION MAKING .................................... 148 B. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ............. 148 C. ADDITIONAL TOOLS ........................................................ 148 D. LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS ...........:............................... 148 E. ACTION PLAN/SCHEDULE................................................... 149 I. Citizen Participation................................................... 149 2. Action Plan/Schedule........................................... ..... 150 F. RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN/POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF LAND USE PLAN POLICIES ............................. 152 TABLES Table I North Carolina's Ten Fastest Growing Counties Population Change 2000-2003 by Percentage Growth and Net Migration .............................. 8 Table 2 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County, NC Summary of Year Round Population Growth by Municipality, 1980-2003 ........................... .10 Table 3 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Racial and Gender Composition, 1980- 2000............................................................. 12 Table 4 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Age Composition, 1990 & 2000 ...... 14 Table 5 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Educational Attainment, 2000 Based on Persons25 Years and Older ........ ....................... ...... 15 Table 6, Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Housing Occupancy and Tenure, 1990 and2000.......................................................... 16 Table 7 Town of Shallotte Housing Structure, 2000 .............................. 17 Table 8 Town of Shallotte Housing Conditions ........... . .............. .... 18 Table 9 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Units in Structure and Mobile Home Count, 2000 ....................................................... 18 Table_ 10 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Value of Owner -Occupied Housing ... 19 Table 1.1 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Summary of Economic Indicators ..... 20 TOWN OF SHA........................................................................... 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PAGE Table 12 Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Household Income, 2000 ........... 21 Table 13 Town of Shallotte Employment by Industry, 2000 ......................... 22 Table 14 Brunswick County and North Carolina Wages by Industry, 1999 ............. 23 Table 15 Town of Shallotte Industries ........................................ 23 Table 16 _Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Population Projections, 2000-2020 ... 25 Table 17 Town of Shallotte Flood Hazard Areas .................................. 28 Table 18 Town of Shallotte Hurricane Storm Surge Inundation ...................... 31 Table 19 Town of Shallotte Tier II Reporters, 2004................................ 33 Table 20 Town of Shallotte Soil Characteristics - Subbasin 03-07-57 .................. 35 Table 21 Town of Shallotte Soil Characteristics - Subbasin 03-07-59 .................. 35 Table 22 Town of Shallotte Wetlands - Subbasin 03-07-57 .......................... 41 Table 23 Town of Shallotte Wetlands - Subbasin 03-07-59 .......................... 41 Table 24 NC Division of Water Quality Water Body Classifications ................... 46 Table 25 Town of Shallotte Water Bodies and Classifications ........................ 48 Table 26 Town of Shallotte Environmental Composite Map Layers ................... 50 Table 27 Town of Shallotte Land Use Acreage by Class .............:.............. 51 Table 28 Local Governments and Planning Units within the Lumber River Basin ......... 53 Table 29 Subbasin 03-07-57 Description ................................... 54 Table 30 Subbasin 03-07-59 Description ......................................... 55 Table 31 Lumber River Basin Registered Animal Operations ......................... 58 Table 32 Town of Shallotte Existing Land Use Acreages (Not Zoning) ................. 62 Table 33 Town of Shallotte Zoning Classification of Undeveloped Properties ........... 63 Table 34 Town of Shallotte Undeveloped Land in Relation to the Environmental Composite Analysis (Classes I - I 1 1) ................................... 67 Table 35 Schools Serving Shallotte School Children ................................ 73 Table 36 Town of Shallotte Land Suitability Analysis Criteria Table ................... 79 Table 37 Town of Shallotte Corporate Limits LSA Acreage .......................... 82 Table 38 Town of Shallotte ETJ LSA Acreage ..................................... 82 Table 39 Town of Shallotte Total LSA Acreage ....................:.............. 82 Table 40 Town of Shallotte Zoning ............................................. 84 Table 41 Town of Shallotte Estimated Population Growth and Household Characteristics 98 Table 42 Town of Shallotte Corporate Limits and ETJ 2003 Residential -Commercial - Industrial Land Use Acreage Compared to Zoned Acreage .................. 99 Table 43 National Recreation Standards and Demand for Facilities in Shallotte .......... 101 Table 44 Town of Shallotte Future Land Use Acreages ............................. 136 Table 45 Future Land Use Plan Compatibility Matrix ............................... 141 Table 46 Town of Shallotte Land Demand Forecast ............................... 142 Table 47 Town of Shallotte Infrastructure Demand Forecast - Water ................. 145 Table 48 Town of Shallotte Infrastructure Demand Forecast - Sewer ................. 146 Table 49 Town of Shallotte Half Mile Planning Boundary Infrastructure Demand Forecast - 147 Water and Sewer .............. ......... ........................ . ...................................................................................................:............ ...........:.................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE -v- CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN PAGE Table 50 Town of Shallotte Policy Analysis Matrix ........ ................ ... 153 MAPS Map I Town of Shallotte Regional Location Map ................................ 5 Map 2 Population Growth 1990 to 2000 North Carolina Counties .................. 9 Map 3 Town of Shallotte Flood Hazard Areas .................................. 29 Map 4 Town of Shallotte Hurricane Storm Surge Inundation Areas ................. 30 Map 5 Town of Shallotte Soil Classifications ................... .......... .. 34 Map 6 Town of Shallotte Wetlands ........................................... 40 Map 7 Town of Shallotte Significant Natural Heritage Area ........................ 43 Map 8 Town of Shallotte Locations of Water Bodies ............................. 47 Map 9 Town of Shallotte Environmental Composite Map ......................... 49 Map 10 Town of Shallotte North Carolina River Basins and Subbasins ................ 52 Map I I Town of Shallotte Locations of Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Stations ..... 56 Map 12 Town of Shallotte Existing Land. Use .................................... 61 Map 13 Town of Shallotte Zoning of Vacant Parcels ........................... 65 Map 14 Town of Shallotte Community Facilities ................................. 70 Map 15 Town of Shallotte Transportation Map .................................. 71 Map 16 Town of Shallotte Existing Infrastructure ................................ 74 Map 17 Town of Shallotte Land Suitability Analysis ............................... 81 Map 18 Town of Shallotte Zoning Classifications .............................. 85 Map 19 Town of Shallotte Future Land Use ..................................... 134 CHARTS Chart I Town of Shallotte Population Change ................................... I I Chart 2 Town of Shallotte Age Group Comparison, 1990-2000 .................... 14 Chart 3 Town of Shallotte Age of Housing Structure .............................. 17 Chart 4 Town of Shallotte Household Income, 2000 ............................. 21 APPENDICES Appendix I Town of Shallotte Citizen Participation Plan Appendix IIA Poverty Thresholds in 2000, by Family and Number of Related Children Under 18 Years Appendix 1113 Division of Community Assistance Income Limits Appendix III Policy/Implementing Action Definitions of Common Terms Appendix IV Brunswick County Comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan (CD) Appendix V Absentee Property Owners Survey Results Appendix VI Hazard Mitigation Plan Mitigation Strategies ...................................................................................................... :....................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE -vi- CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MATRIX OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (a) Organization of the Plan page i and I (b) Community Concerns and Aspirations (1) Significant Existing and Emerging Conditions page 6 (2) Key Issues page 6 (3) A Community Vision page 7 (c) Analysis of Existing and Emerging Conditions (1) Population, Housing, and Economy (A) Population: (i) Permanent population growth trends using data from the two pages 8-10 most recent decennial Censuses; (ii) Current permanent and seasonal population estimates; pages 12-13 (iii) Key population characteristics; pages 13-15 (iv) Age; and - (v) Income (B) Housing Stock: pages 16-19 (i) Estimate of current housing stock, including permanent and seasonal units, tenure, and types of units (single-family, multi- family, and manufactured); and (ii) Building permits issued for single-family, multi -family, and manufactured homes since last plan update (C) Local Economy pages 20-24 (D) Projections page 25 (2) Natural Systems Analysis (A) Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features (i) Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs); pages 37-39 (ii) Soil characteristics, including limitations for septic tanks, pages 33-36 erodibility, and other factors related to development; (iii) Environmental Management Commission water quality pages 45-48 classifications and related use support designations, and Division of Environmental Health shellfish growing areas and water quality conditions; (iv) Flood and other natural hazard areas; . pages 27-32 (v) Storm surge areas; (vi) Non -coastal wetlands including forested wetlands, shrub -scrub pages 3.9-44 wetlands, and freshwater marshes; (vii) Water supply watersheds or wellhead protection areas; page 37 (viii) Primary nursery areas, where mapped; page 56 (ix) Environmentally fragile areas; and pages 37-44 (x) Additional natural features or conditions identified by the local pages 44-48 government. (B) Composite Map of Environmental Conditions: pages 48-51 (i) Class (ii) Class II (iii) Class III ................................................................................................................... TOWN OF S ... ALLOTTE -vii- CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (C) Environmental Conditions pages 51-59 (i) Water Quality: (1) Status and changes of surface water quality, including impaired streams from the most recent NC Division of water Quality Basinwide Water Quality Plans, 303(d) List and other comparable data; (II) Current situation and trends on permanent and temporary closures of shellfishing waters as determined by the Report of Sanitary Survey by the Shellfish Sanitation Section of the NC Division of Environmental Health; (III) Areas experiencing chronic wastewater treatment system malfunctions; and (IV) Areas with water quality or public health problems related to non -point source pollution (ii) Natural. Hazards: (1) Areas subject to storm hazards such as recurrent flooding, storm surges, and high winds; (11) Areas experiencing significant shoreline erosion as evidenced by the presence of threatened structures or public facilities; and (III) Where data is available, estimates of public and private damage resulting from floods and wind that has occurred since the last plan update (iii) Natural Resources: (1) Environmentally fragile areas or areas where resource functions may be impacted as a result of development; and (11) Areas containing potentially valuable natural resources (3) Analysis of Land Use and Development pages 59-68 (A) A map of land including the following: residential, commercial, page 61 industrial, institutional, public, dedicated open space, agriculture, forestry, confined animal feeding operations, and undeveloped; (B) The land use analysis shall including the following: (i) Table that shows estimates of the land area allocated to each land page 62 use; (ii) Description of any land use conflicts; pages 62-63 (iii) Description of any land use -water quality conflicts; (iv) Description of development trends using indicators; and pages 63-66 (v) Location of areas expected to experience development during the five years following plan certification by the CRC and a description of any potential conflicts with Class II or Class III land identified in the natural systems analysis (C) Historic, cultural, and scenic areas designated by a state or federal page 67 agency or by local government (D) Projections of future land needs page 67 (4) Analysis of Community Facilities (A) Public and Private Water Supply and Wastewater Systems pages 72-73 B Transportation Systems pages 68-70 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE -viii- CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (C) Stormwater Systems pages 75-77 (D) Other Facilities pages 69-75 (5) Land Suitability Analysis pages 77-83 (A) Water quality; (B) Land Classes I, II, and III summary environmental analysis; (C) Proximity to existing developed areas and compatibility with existing land uses; (D) Potential impacts of development on areas and sites designated by local historic commission or the NC Department of Cultural Resources as historic, culturally significant, or scenic; (E) Land use and development requirements of local development regulations, CAMA Use Standards and other applicable state regulations, and applicable federal regulations; and (F) Availability of community facilities,`including water, sewer, Stormwater, and transportation (6) Review of Current CAMA Land Use Plan pages 83-97 (A) Consistency of existing land use and development ordinances with current CAMA Land Use Plan policies; (B) Adoption of the land use plan's implementation measures by the governing body; and (C) Efficacy of current policies in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems ,(d) Plan for the Future (1) Land Use and Development Goals: (A) Community concerns and aspirations identified at theteginning of the pages 6-7 planning process; (B) Needs and opportunities identified in the analysis of existing and pages 98-103 emerging conditions (C) Land development patterns that are inconsistent with the natural pages 133 systems analysis or the land suitability analysis (D) Estimated cost of community facility demand pages 102 & 143-147 (E) Projection of land needs page 67 & 142 (2) Policies: page 104-132 (A) Shall be consistent with the goals of the CAMA, shall address the CRC management topics for land use plans, and comply with all state and federal rules; (B) Shall contain a description of the type and extent of analysis completed to determine the impact of CAMA Land Use Plan policies on the management topics, a description of both positive and negative impacts of the land use plan policies on the management topics, and a description of the policies, methods, programs, and processes to mitigate any negative impacts on applicable management topics; (C) Shall contain a clear statement that the governing body either accepts state and federal law regarding land uses and development in AECs or, that the local government's policies exceed the requirements of state and federal agencies. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE -ix- CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT CAMA CORE LAND USE ELEMENT DISCUSSED (3) Land Use Plan Management Topics. (A) Public Access page (B) Land Use Compatibility page 113 (C) Infrastructure Carrying Capacity page 118 (D) Natural Hazard Areas page 123 (E) Water Quality. page 124 (F) Local Areas of Concern page 128 (4) Future Land Use Map pages 134- (A) 14-digit hydrological units encompassed by the planning area; 143 (B) Areas and locations planned for conservation or open space and a description of compatible land use and activities; (C) Areas and locations planned for future growth and development with descriptions of the following characteristics: (i) Predominant and supporting land uses that are encouraged in each area; (ii) Overall density and development intensity planned for each area; (iii) Infrastructure required to support planned development in each area (D) Areas in existing developed areas for infill, preservation, and redevelopment; (E) Existing and planned infrastructure, including major roads, water, and sewer (e) Tools for Managing Development pages 148- (1) Guide for Land Use Degision-Making 161 (2) Existing Development Program (3) Additional Tools. (A) Ordinances: (i) Amendments or adjustments in existing development codes required for consistency with the plan; (ii) New ordinances or codes to be developed (B) Capital Improvements Program (C) Acquisition Program (D) Specific Projects to Reach Goals 4 Action Plan/Schedule ..............................................................................:....................................................................... OW TN OFAL SHLOTTE -x CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN PREFACE The Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), created in 1974, is designed to assist with planning at the local level for the protection of natural resources. The local level planning is based on state regulations of natural resources. The CAMA jurisdiction encompasses 20 coastal counties and each county is required to adopt a CAMA Land Use Plan. The plan is seen as the best method for addressing long-term general development issues for coastal communities. The Town of Shallotte prepared CAMA Land Use Plans in 1987 and 1992. The planning process begins with understanding the community and determining how to care for it. Careful consideration must be given to decisions that affect the community's natural and manmade resources, and how the community's financial resources are appropriated. The planning process also involves educating us about ourselves, our attitudes towards others, and our willingness to share a sense of community. Planning is often promoted as a means of community decision - making through public participation. Conflict may arise during the planning process, but sometimes conflict is a tool that stimulates us to consider the opinions of others. Before engaging in the preparation of a land use plan, it is important to note that the plan should be comprehensive in setting goals and objectives for all aspects of the community, part of a continuous planning process that is timely and responsive to the needs and desires of the community, and the legal basis for land use regulations and a guide for capital improvement plans for city budgeting. After the plan is complete, the Town must strive. to successfully implement the plan. The Town of Shallotte CAMA Core Land Use Plan is organized to comply with the 15A NCAC 7B requirements.. A Core Land Use Plan addresses all of the plan elements in Rule .0702 of Section 7B (Elements of CAMA Core and Advanced Core Land Use Plans) in a complete and thorough manner. This type of plan is the standard CAMA Land Use Plan required for all 20 coastal counties. A matrix follows the table of contents that indicates how and where the plan meets the requirements. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE i CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN SECTION I. INTRODUCTION .This Fiscal Year 2004/2005 - 2005/2006 CAMA Core Land Use Plan is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). Specifically, this document complies with Subchapter 7B, "CAMA Land Use Planning Requirements," of the North Carolina Administrative Code, as amended, August I, 2002. The 713 guidelines provide that each of the twenty coastal counties and the municipalities within those counties prepare and adopt a CAMA Core Land Use Plan that meets the planning requirements adopted by the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC). If a county chooses not to prepare a plan, the guidelines specify that the CRC will prepare and adopt a CAMA Land Use Plan for that county and the municipalities in the county which choose not to prepare their own plan. Municipalities not preparing their own plan will be included in the plan for the county in which the municipality is located. In general, 7B requires that a plan include analysis of existing and emerging conditions. To fulfill those requirements, this plan includes information regarding the population, housing, economy, natural systems, existing land use and community facilities, a land suitability analysis, and a review of current plans, policies, and regulations as well as extensive mapping. This plan is also required to have a plan for the future. To meet that requirement, this plan includes community facility demand information, a future land use map, and specific land use/development goals/policies.. Finally, the plan has tools for managing development. The management tools must specify the actions which the Town of Shallotte will take to ensure implementation of this plan. Refer to Section VI.0 on how the land use plan is used for CAMA permitting and local decision making. At the beginning of the preparation of this document, the Town of Shallotte adopted a Citizen Participation Plan which is intended to ensure that all interested citizens have an opportunity to participate in the development of this plan through both oral and written comments. A copy of the Citizen Participation Plan is included as Appendix 1. Following adoption of the plan by the Shallotte Board of Aldermen, it was submitted to the CRC for certification. Certification of the plan was achieved on September 28, 2007. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE I CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN SECTION II. HISTORY The majority of the information provided in this section was taken from the Shallotte Centennial Commemorative Book written and edited by Elwood Cheers in 1999. This book is the source of information unless otherwise noted. The earliest reference to the Town of Shallotte is from 1734. The Town was located at the crossing of the river where the ferry was operated. The Town was called Charlotte, possibly for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, the monarch of England. The spelling eventually conformed to the pronunciation and became known as Shallotte. (Lawrence Lee, The History of Brunswick County, NC). In 1750, a group of families from Cape May, New Jersey settled between Lockwood Folly River and Charlotte River. Roads were scarce during this time, so water bodies attracted people because it connected. them with the outside world. Freight was hauled using flatboats, rafts, or other. small vessels. By 1807, a bridge spanned the river and a post office was established for the area in 1837. At this time, the Town's name officially became Shallotte. The exact location of the Town shifted over the years depending on the location of the bridge that crossed the river. In 1840, an attempt was made to establish the Town at the mouth of the river but the attempt never came to fruition. In 1889, the Town was officially located at its present location. The main public bridge was located in this area and about 100 people lived within one square mile. The Town was the center of trade for people shipping goods to Wilmington. Items shipped were turpentine, rosin, tar, cotton, rice, peanuts, and seafood. The Town was later incorporated in 1899. Firsts for Shallotte Roads The first roads in Shallotte were made of logs placed crosswise on existing trails. The road surface transitioned to plank roads so as to stabilize it. Better roads were much needed with the invention of the. automobile. The first road for automobiles in Shallotte was built in the 1920s. The road was nine feet wide and 7.6 miles long. The cost of construction was $78,000 and it extended from Shallotte to Supply. A better and wider road was built through Shallotte in 1928. The road was widened and hard -surfaced in 1937. Electricity Brunswick Electric Membership filed for incorporation in March .1939. A contract was approved for construction of 138 miles of line (1 13 miles were in Brunswick County). The first annual meeting was held in Shallotte and the first lines were energized in December 1939. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 2 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Schools The Leonard School was the first school in Shallotte and opened in April 1891. A new school was funded in 1915 and it was named Sunnyside. Sunnyside had two classrooms, an auditorium, and two dressing rooms. There were 80-90 students and two teachers. Shallotte High School was built in 1927 to replace Sunnyside. The first graduating class was in 1931. Shallotte High School was closed in 1972 when three county high schools were built. Telephones Telephone lines were run in 1911 with the increasing importance of the Town as a place to do business. By 1915, Shallotte had a post office, five general stores, a drug store, a doctor, a hotel, two turpentine distilleries, and two churches. Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative (ATMC) received its corporate telecommunications charter in 1955 (Source: Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative). .............................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE .................:.............:.. . 3 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN SECTION III. REGIONAL SETTING The Town of Shallotte is located in western Brunswick County, North Carolina. Shallotte is situated at approximately the midway point between Wilmington, North Carolina to the east and Myrtle Beach, SC to the west. Wilmington and Myrtle Beach are both approximately 30 to 40 minutes from Shallotte. US Highway 17 and NC Highways 130 and 179 are the major roads that traverse the Town. Map I depicts the Town's regional location. . ....................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 4 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Miles 0 20 40 80 120 160 Town of Shallotte Legend Corporate Limits ETJ C DOT Roads C3 Brunswick County NC County Boundary R The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. N MAP Town of Shallotte Brunswick County, North Carolina Regional Location ol�r� Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 5 SECTION IV. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND ASPIRATIONS A. DOMINANT GROWTH -RELATED ISSUES/KEY ISSUES In order to fulfill the CAMA Core Land Use Plan requirements and the requirements of the Citizen Participation Plan, the Town of Shallotte conducted a Town -wide meetingto accept comment from citizens regarding key issues and concerns in the community. The meeting was held on November 17, 2004, with approximately 25 - 30 people in attendance. The meeting was advertised in the Brunswick Beacon, notices were mailed to all residents and businesses, and flyers were posted around Town. Comments regarding key issues were written on poster boards and each citizen voted on which issues they felt were the most significant to Shallotte. The list below provides the key issues identified at the meeting. The rank and score for each issue is also provided. The input received at this meeting will help guide the Town with policy statement and implementing actions development. Town of Shallotte Issues Identification (Ranked in Priority Order) RANK ISSUE UPGRADE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES 2 REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN; SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESS 3* PROTECTION OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL AREAS 3* CONTINUE TO EMPHASIZE GREEN AND BLUE TRAILS (GREENWAY) 4* DEVELOPMENT OF WATERFRONT/SHORELINE AREAS 4* PROTECT/PRESERVE ENVIRONMENT 4* HOUSING FOR SENIORS 5 COMMUNITY CENTER (YOUTH AND SENIORS) 6* REGULATION OF TRAFFIC IN THE COMMERCIAL AREAS 6* PLANNING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE 74 7 BETTER SENIOR FACILITIES (SENIOR CENTER FOR TOTAL SENIOR POPULATION) 8* PROTECT AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN 8* ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8* TAXES OR FEES FOR SERVICES - EQUITY 8* PROMOTE ECO-TOURISM 8* REGULATE URBAN SPRAWL 9* IMPROVED PARKING (INCREASE) — GET RID OF ON -STREET PARKING -- PARKING DECK 9* ENSURE DEVELOPMENT OCCURS AS PROMISED SCORE. 18 15 14 14 13 13 13 12. 11 11 10 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 6 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN RANK ISSUE SCORE 10* IMPROVE WATER MAINTENANCE AROUND MARINAS (INCLUDING FUTURE MARINAS) 5 0* ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 5 10* BETTER COORDINATION BETWEEN TOWN/COUNTY/STATE FOR FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT 5 10* SIMPLIFY BUILDING RETROFITTING 5 * IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION OF RECREATION FACILITIES 4 1 I * TAX INCENTIVES FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY -SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT 4 II* SIDEWALKS (EVERYWHERE) 4 12* TOWN RESPONSE TO SERVICE DEMANDS CREATED BY SIGNIFICANT RETAIL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY 3 GROWTH 12* ENVIRONMENTALLY -SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT 3 12* INCREASE BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS (ZONING) 3 12* PEDESTRIAN -FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOODS 3 13 TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS AND NEEDY 2 *Indicates a tie score. Additionally, surveys were mailed out to 183 absentee property owners. A total of 44 completed questionnaires were received. See Appendix V for a comparison of these results as well as the tabulation of additional questions from the absentee property owners survey. B. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE COMMUNITY VISION The Town of Shallotte wishes to preserve environmentally sensitive areas and provide regulations that support sensitive development along the Town's waterfront and shorelines. The Town also wishes to enhance economic development in the area by sustaining existing business and encouraging new business through downtown revitalization and the promotion of eco-tourism and the proper planning of Interstate 74. Shallotte wants to continue its leadership position as the economic center of southeast Brunswick County. The Town desires to maintain a high quality of life for its residents by protecting existing residential areas, providing additional recreational opportunities in the form of facilities and greenways, and controlling traffic and urban sprawl. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 7 LAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN SECTION V. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING AND EMERGING CONDITIONS A. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND ECONOMY I. Shallotte Permanent Population a. North Carolina's Fastest Growing Counties 2000-2003 Shallotte is located in North Carolina's fourth fastest growing county, according to 2003 census estimates. Brunswick County experienced a 1 1.3% net migration between 2000 and 2003. Net migration can be defined as new population moving into an area from other places. This figure is a more accurate indicator of true population growth versus the population growth estimate, which takes into account natural increase (births minus deaths). The county's location on the coast makes it a popular tourist destination. The following table provides population information for the ten fastest growing counties in North Carolina. Map 2 depicts the population growth for North Carolina's counties. Table ' I . North Carolinas Ten Fastest Growing Counties Population Change 2000-2003 By Percentage Growth and Net Migration 2000 2003 % Natural Net % Net County Population Estimates Growth Growth Births Deaths Growth Migration Migration Union 123,772 144,708 20,936 16.9% 7,494 2,837 4,657 16,279 13.2% Camden 6,885 7,844 959 13.9% 257 208 49 910 13.2% Currituck 18,190 20,598 2,408 13.2% 715 530 185 2,223 12.2% Brunswick 73,141 81,810 8,669 11.9% 2,797 2,389 408 8,261 11.3% Johnston, 121,900 136,304" 140404 11.8% 6,836 3,134 3,702 10,702 8.8% Wake 627,866 699,503 71,637 11.4% 34,954 10,926 24,028 47,609 7.6% Dare 29,967 33,328 3,361 11.2% 1,185 848 337 3,024 10.1% Hoke 33,646 36,990 3,344 9.9% 2,195 796 1,399 1,945 5.8% Cabarrus 131,063 143,433 12,370 9A% 7,108 3,706 3,402 8,968 6.8% Franklin 47,260 51,652 - . 4,392 9.3% 2,138. 1,428 710 3,682 7.8% North 8,046,807 8,418,090 371,283 4.6% 384,752 232,931 151,821 219,462 2.7% Carolina Source: 2000 US Census and NC State Data Center Census Estimates: ................................................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 8 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 2 Population Growth 1990-2000 North Carolina Counties • Miles 0 15 30 60 90 120 Legend Town of Shallotte Population Change - High Growth, High Net In -Migration Modest Growth, Net In -Migration Low Growth, Net In -Migration Low/Modest Growth, Net Out -Migration Population Loss, Net Out -Migration Extreme Natural Increase, Net Out -Migration olrd Consulting Planners, Inc. _ JYV 7 7• .t Town of Shallotte Brunswick County, NC The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. b. Population Change 1980-2003 According to 2003 census estimates, the Town of Shallotte has 1,662 residents. This population comprises 5.2% of Brunswick County's incorporated population. The Town has the seventh highest population behind Boiling Spring Lakes (3,427), Carolina Shores (2,120), Leland (4,703), Oak Island (7,120), Southport (2,558), and Sunset Beach (1,967). The incorporated areas of the county experienced a growth rate of 33% between 2000 and 2003 compared to a 20.3% increase in Shallotte during the same time frame. While the rate of increase was slightly lower in Shallotte, the Town had the sixth highest rate increase out of nineteen municipalities. Only Calabash, Carolina Shores, Leland, Navassa, and St. James had -higher percentage increases. Table 2 presents the population distribution and percent change within Brunswick County by municipality from 1980 to 2003. Chart I depicts the population change for the Town for the same period. Table 2. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County, NC Summary of Year Round Population Growth by Municipality, 1980-2003 Total Population °i6 Change 2003 1980- 1990- 2000- Overall Municipality 1980 1990 2000 Estimate 1990 2000 2003 1980-2003 Bald Head Island* 0 78 173 205 0.0% 121.8% 18.5% 162.8% Belville 102 66 363 407 -35.3% 450.0% 12.1 % 299.0% .Boiling Spring Lakes 998 1,650 2,972 3,427 65.3% 80.1 % 15.30/6 243.4% Bolivia 252 228 148 151 -9.5% -35.1 % 2.0% -40.1 % Calabash 128 179 711 1,334 39.8% 297.20/6 87.60/6 942.20/6 Carolina Shores* 0 1,031 1,482 2,120 0.0% 43.7% 43.00/6 105.60/6 Caswell Beach 110 175 370 425 59.1 % 1 1 1.4% 14.90/6 286.4% Holden Beach 232 626 787 836 169.80/6 25.7% 6.2% 260.396 Leland* 0 1,801 1,938 4,703 0.00/0 7.60/6 142.7% 161.1 % Long Beach** 1,844 3,816 0 0 106.9% -100.0% 0.0% -100.0% Navassa 439 445 479 1,570 1.4% 7.6% 227.8% 257.6% Northwest* 0 611 671 727 0.0% 9.8% 8.3% 19.0% Oak.lsland** 0 0 6,571 7,120 0.0% 0.0% 8.4% 8.4% Ocean Isle Beach 143 523 426 448 265.7% -18.5% 5.2% 213.3% Sandy Creek* 0 243 246 262 0.0% 1.2% 6.5% 7.8% Shallotte 680 1,073 1,381 1,662 S7.8% 28.7% 20.3% 144.4% Southport 2,824 2,369 2,351 2,558 -16.1% -0.8% - 8.8% -9.4% St. James*** 0 0 804 1,6I 0 0.0% 0.0% 100.2% 100.2% Sunset Beach 304 311 1,824 1,967 2.3% 486.5% 7.8% 547.0% TOWN OF SHALLOTTE ................... 10 ,......---...................................... CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 2 (continued) Total Population °!o Change 2003 1980- 1990- 2000- Overall Municipality 1980 1990 2000 Estimate 1990 2000 2003 1980-2003 Varnamtown* 328 404 481 513 23.20/6 19.1 % 6.7% 56.4% Yaupon Beach** 569 734 0 0 29.0% 100.0% 0.00/0 100.0% Total Municipalities 8,953 16,363 24,178 32,045 82.8% 47.3% 33.0% 258.0% Total Unincorp. 26,824 34,622 48,963 49,765 29.1 % 41.6% 1.5% 85.5% Areas Total County 35,777 50,985 73,141 81,810 42.5% .43.5% 1 1.9% 128.7% *This municipality was incorporated or reactivated between the 1980 and the 1990 censuses. The overall percentage reflects 1990-2003 except for Varnamtown. **Long Beach and Yaupon Beach merged to form the Town of Oak Island in July, 1999. The percentage change for the Town of Oak Island represents 2000-2003. ***This municipalitywas incorporated between the 1990 and 2000 Censuses. The overall percent change reflects 2000- 2003. NOTE: The Town of Saint James paid for a special census to be completed as a result of some annexations that occurred after the 2000 Census was taken. The special census, dated June 10, 2004, reflects a census count of 1,831 persons. Municipalities may challenge a census count within three years of when the census is taken in order to have the population changed. The special census for Saint James was completed after that time period and, therefore, the official decennial census count was not changed. However, the state demographer gave Saint James an updated census count of 1,814. This figure was based on the Town's boundaries, including the 2001 annexed areas (This information was obtained from the NC State Data Center). Source: US Census Bureau. . Chart I. Town of Shallotte Population Change 2000 0 1500 1000 CL a°. 500 0 1980 1990 2000 2003 Year ....HACL............................................................................. ....U....SE.......PL....AN.. . TOWN OF SOTT..E ...... I I CAMA CORE LAND C. Shallotte Seasonal Population Seasonal population was reported in the 1992 Land Use Plan to be negligible by the Town of Shallotte. The number of housing units that were used for seasonal, recreational or occasional use was 14, or 3.4% of dwelling units. That number was not increased according to the US Census 2000 information. In fact, the percentage of seasonal units declined slightly from 3.4% to 2.3%. d. Shallotte Population Profile The white population percentage increased by almost 7.5% between 1980 and 1990 and decreased by 2.6% between 1990 and 2000 for a net increase of 4.8% between 1980 and 2000. The non -white population made up 12.7% of the population in 1980 compared to 7.9% in 2000. The shift in the racial composition of the county has been somewhat similar. The white population percentage in Brunswick County increased by 5.8% between 1980 and 2000 while the non -white population decreased from 23.5% in 1980 to 17.76/6 in 2000. Persons with Hispanic origin was reported for the first time in the 2000 census. In Shallotte, 1.2% of residents were reported to be of Hispanic origin compared to 2.7% in the county. Table 3 provides a breakdown of the percentage change in population by race for Shallotte and Brunswick County since 1980. Also indicated in Table 3 is information on the breakdown of the gender within the Town and the county. The percentage of females is slightly higher in Shallotte than in Brunswick County. Fifty-three percent (53.2%) of Shallotte residents are female compared to 50.8% of Brunswick County residents. Table 3. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Racial and Gender Composition, 1980-2000 Shallotte Brunswick County Total Percentage Total Percentage 1980 Population 679 100.0% 35,777 100.0% White 593 87.3% 27,368 76.5% Black 86 12.7% 8,261 23.1 % Other 0 0.0% 148 0.4% 1990 Population 965 100.0% 50,985 100.0% White 914 94.7% 41,336 81.1% Black 42 .4.4% 9,211 18.1 % Asian or Pacific Islander 3 0.3% 81 0.2% American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 5 0.5% 242 0.5% Other 1 0.1 % 115 0.2% TOWN 0F SHALLOTTE 12 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 3 (continued) Shallotte Brunswick County Total Percentage Total Percentage 2000 Population 1,373 100.0% 73,143 White 1,264 92.1% 60,200 82.3% Black 84 6.1 % 10,516 14.4% Asian 0 0.0% 198 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.3% _ 494 0.7% Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0% 32 0.0% Some Other Race 3 0.2% 965 1.3% Two or More Races 18 1.3% 738 .1.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)* 16 1.2% 1,960 2.7% Male 642 46.8% 35,965 49.2% Female 731 53.2% 37,178 50.8% *Note: In the 2000 Census, the Hispanic was not considered a race. It was considered an ethnic origin. However, this is the number of individuals who reported being of Hispanic origin. Source: 2000 US Census. e. Age Composition Between 1990 and 2000, Shallotte experienced population increases in all of the age groups listed except the 25 to 34 group. The most significant rate of increase occurred in the 75 to 84 age group. That age group increased 124.6% between 1990 and 2000. Other significant increases occurred in the 10 to 14 age group with a 95.8% increase and the 65 to 74 age group with a 64.8% increase in population. The increases in age groups for the Town is similar to the increases for Brunswick County. The county experienced an increase in all age groups. The most significant increases were the 75 to 84 age group (930/6), the 85 and over age group (85.9%), and the 45 to 54 age group (77.3%). The change in the age composition of Shallotte and Brunswick County is provided in Table 4.. The change in age composition for the Town is depicted in Chart 2. Thirty-two percent (32%) of Shallotte's population is 65 and over which is an increase from 25.4% in 1990. The percentage of persons 65 and over is much higher in Shallotte than in Brunswick County (17.1 %). This is a strong indicator that Shallotte is a. desirable community for retirees. The working age population, persons between 20 and 64, represents 48.8% of Shallotte's population. ................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 13 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 4. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Age Composition, 1990 and 2000 Shallotte Brunswick Age Groups 1990 1990 % 2000 2000 % I 1990 1990 % 2000 2000 % Total of Total Total of Total Total of Total Total of Total Under 5 44 . 4.6% 47 3.4% 5 to 9 years 43 4.5% 63 4.6% 10 to 14 years 48 5.0% 94 6.8% 15 to 19 years 48 5.0% 60 4.4% 20 to 24 years 32 3.3% . 48 3.5% 25 to 34 years 96 9.9% 92 6.7% 35 to 44 years 134 13.9% 179 13.0% 45 to 54 years 106 1 1.0% 160 1 1.7% 55 to 64 years 169 17.5%. 191 13.9% 65 to 74 years 128 13.3% 211 15.4% 75 to 84 years 77 8.0% 173 12.6% 85 and over 40 4.19'0 55 4.0% Total population 965 100.0°/6 1,373 Median age N/A* 51.6 *Median age was not calculated in the 1990 census. Source: 2000 US Census. Chart 2. Town of Shallotte Age Group Comparison, 1990-2000 250 200 c 0 44 150 c IOa a 5( 3,326 6.5% 4,005 5.5% 3,208 6.3% 4,358 6.0% 3,340 6.6%. 4,521 6.2% 3,452 6.8% 4,257 5.8% 3,068 6.0% 3,471 4.7% 7,523 14.8% 8,494 11.6% 7,189 14.1 % 10,287 14.1 % 5,997 11.8% 10,630 14.5% 6,388 12.5% - 10,740 14.7% 5,265 10.3% 8,107 1 1.1 % 1,812 3.6% 3,498 4.80/6 417 0.8% 775 1.2% 100.0% 1 50,985 100.0% 73,143 100.0% N/A* 42 0199 2000 a Ln c o 0 0 0 .o � W v N . _ to � 0 0 o 0 N � LnLn C ed Ln Age Groups °D :........................................................•----................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 14 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN . f. Educational Attainment The'educational attainment of Shallotte citizens is slightly higher than that of the county as a whole. Almost eighty-one percent (80.9%) of Shallotte citizens that are 25 and older have graduated from high school compared to 78.3%of Brunswick County residents. In addition, the percentage of persons with a Bachelor's Degree or Graduate/Professional Degree is slightly higher in the Town than in the county. Twenty-four percent (24.2%) of Shallotte citizens have a Bachelor's Degree or Graduate/ Professional Degree compared to 16.1 % of Brunswick County residents. Table 5. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Educational Attainment, 2000 Based on Persons 25 Years and Older Shallotte Brunswick County Total % of Total Total % of Total Less than 9' grade 70 6.60/6 . 3,337 6.3% Ninth to twelfth grade, no diploma 133 12.596 8,098 15.4% High school graduate 310 29.296 17,482 33.296 Some college, no degree 238 22.4% 11,821 22.50/6 Associate degree 54 5.196 3,417 6.596 Bachelor's degree 178 16.896 5,774 1 1.0% Graduate/Professional degree 78 7.496 2,676 5.196 Total population 25 years and over 1,061 100.00/0 52,605 100.0% Source: 2000 US Census. g. Population Summary » Shallotte is located in the state's fourth fastest growing county. Approximately five and one-half percent (5.2%) of Brunswick County's incorporated population lives in Shallotte. » Shallotte experienced a population increase of 144.4% between 1980 and 2003. » The racial composition has experienced a slight shift since 1980. The percentage of non- white population living in the Town decreased from 12.7% in 1980 to 7.9% in 2000. » Almost 32% of Shallotte's population is in the 65 or, over age group. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 15 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Almost eighty-one percent (80.9%) of Shallotte residents have high school diplomas. Twenty-four percent have a Bachelor's Degree or Grad uate/Professional Degree. These percentages. are slightly higher than the percentages reported for the county as a whole. 2. Housing a. Housing Occupancy and Tenure According to US Census data, Shallotte had 600 dwelling units in 2000. This figure represents a45% increase in dwelling units since from 1990. The percentage of vacant dwellings decreased slightly between 1990 and 2000 from 1 1.1 % to 10.7%. The percentage of vacant dwellings is much higher for Brunswick County (40.8%). The number of owner -occupied dwelling units increased slightly during the last census period from 322 in 1990 to 426 in 2000. The percentage of owner -occupied dwellings in Shallotte is considerably higher than the percentage of owner -occupied dwellings in the county (48.6%). Information regarding the housing occupancy and tenure in Shallotte and Brunswick County is provided in the following table. Table 6. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Housing Occupancy and.Tenure, 1990 and 2000 Brunswick Town of Shallotte County 1990 1990 % 2000 2000 % 2000 % of Total of Total Total of Total Total Total Housing Units 413 100.0% 600 100.0% 100.0% Vacant: 46 1 1.1 % 64 10.7% 40.8% For rent 5 1.2% 21 3.5% 4.1 % For sale only 13 3.1 % 19 3.2% 1.9% Rented or sold, not occupied 2 0.5% 8 1.3% 0.8% For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 14 14% 14 2.3% 30.2% For migrant workers 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% Other vacant 12 2.9% 2 0.3% 3.7% Occupied: 367 88.9% 536 89.3% 59.2% Owner -occupied 322 78.0% 426 71.0% 48.6% Renter -occupied 45 10.9% 110 18.3% 10.5% Source: US Census Bureau. -TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 16 .................................. CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN b. Structure Age US Census 2000 data reports that 7.8% of housing structures in Shallotte were built before 1950. Thirty-five percent (35.3%) of the housing stock was built between 1980 and 1989! In addition, 66.3% of dwelling units have been built since 1980. Thirty-one percent (31%) of structures have been built since 1990. The median year built for housing structures is 1985. Table 7 provides information regarding the age of housing structures within the Town. Table 7. Town of Shallotte Housing Structure, 2000 Number of Year Structures % of Total 1999 to March, 2000 33 5.5% 1995 to 1998 45 7.5% 1990 to 1994 108 18.0% 1980 to 1989 212 35.3% 1970 to 1979 50 8.3% 1960 to 1969 72 12.0% 1950 to 1959 33 5.5% 1940 to 1949 26 4.3% 1939 or earlier 21 3.5% Total Structures 600 100.0% Median Year Structure Built 1985 Source: US Census Bureau. Chart 3. Town of S hallotte Age of Housing S tructure 1999 to March, 1939 or earlier. 2000 1940 to 1949 4% 6% 4% 1950 to J 959 1995 to 1998 . 6% 8% 960 to 1969 1990 to 1994 12% 18% 1970 to 1979_/ 1 8% 1980 to 1989 34% TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 17 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN C. Housing Conditions The following table provides a comparison of several housing conditions within the Town, county, and the state. The median number of rooms in Shallotte (5.6) is slightly more than the number for the county (5.2) and the state (5.3). US Census data from 2000 indicates that there were no houses reported to lack complete kitchen facilities and less than one half percent (0.4%) of structures lacked complete plumbing facilities. In addition, less than one percent (0.6%) of homes were reported to have no telephone . service. This percentage is lower than the county (3.8%) and the state (3.0%). Table 8. Town of Shallotte Housing Conditions Shallotte Brunswick County North Carolina Median Number of Rooms 5.6 5.2 5.3 Percent lacking complete, kitchen facilities 0.0% 0.3% 0.5% Percent lacking complete plumbing 0.4% 0.6% 0.6% Percent with no telephone service 0.6% 3.8% 3.0% Source: US Census Bureau. d. Single and Multi -Family Units The Town of Shallotte's housing stock consists of 79.2% single-family, 14.6%multi-family, and6.2% mobile homes. The percentage of single family units is much higher in Shallotte than in Brunswick County (57%). The breakdown of single-family and multi -family housing units is provided in Table 9 for Shallotte and Brunswick County. Table 9. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Units in Structure and Mobile Home Count, 2000 Town of Shallotte Brunswick County Units in Structure Total % of Total % of Total -unit, detached 468 78.0% 55.7% -unit, attached 7 1.2% 1.3% 2 units .12 2.0% 1.20/6 3 or 4 units 33 5.59G 2.1 % 5 to 9 units 32 5.3% 1.9% 10 to 19 units I 1 1.8% 1.1 % 20 units or more 0 0.0% 0.6% Mobile home 37 6.2% 35.9% Boat, RV, van, etc. 0 0.0% 0.2% Total 600 100.0% 100.0% Source: US Census Bureau. ........... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE . 18 ,AMA CORE LAND USE PLAN e. Housing Value The value of owner -occupied housing has increase significantly since 1990. The percentage of houses with values less than $100,000 decreased from 52-.5% in 1990 to 26.0% in 2000. The decrease was also significant in Brunswick County where the percentage of homes valued at less than $100,000 was 74% in 1990 and 35% in 2000. The percentage of homes valued at $150,000 or more increased by 22% between 1990 and 2000 from 20.7% to 42.8%. The median value of homes increase significantly in both the Town and the county. The median value of homes in Shallotte increased by 44.2% and the value within the county increased 80.9%. These increases could be attributed to the desirability of the area and the inflow of retirees to the area with the ability to afford more expensive housing structures. Table 10 indicates the housing value percentages for Shallotte and Brunswick County between 1990 and 2000. Table 10. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Value of Owner Occupied Housing Town of Shallotte 1990 Percentage 2000 Percentage Less than $15,000 0.40/6 1.20/6 $15,000 - $34,999 2.80/6 1.60/6 $35,000 - $59,999 10.796 1.40/6 $60,000 - $99,999 38.6% 21.80/6 $100,000 - $149,999 26.80/6 31.20/6 $150,000 - $199,999 16.00/6 27.70/6 $200,000 - $249,999 2.796 . 10.696 $250,000 or more 2.00/6 4.596 Total 100.00/0 100.00/0 Median Value $97,200 $140,200 Brunswick County 1990 Percentage 2000 Percentage 4.0% 1.0% 10.0% 1.096 25.0% 6.096 35.0% 27.0% 16.0% 27.0% 6.0% 16.0% 1.0% 7.0% 3.0% 15.0% 100.0% 100.0% $70,400 $127,400 Source: US.Census Bureau. f. Housing Summary Shallotte has approximately 600 housing units. The Town experienced a 45% increase in the number of dwelling units since 1990. Vacant dwellings represent 10.7% of the housing stock. Seventy-one percent (71 %) of occupied housing units are owner -occupied. » The median year structures were built in Shallotte is 1985. » No homes were reported to lack complete kitchen facilities, less than one percent of homes were reported to lack complete plumbing facilities, and less than one percent of homes . were reported to have no telephone service. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 19 CAMA CORE LAND.USE PLAN Single-family homes represent 79.2% of the housing stock. Fourteen percent (14%) of homes are multi -family and 6.2% are mobile homes. The median value of housing structures in Shallotte increased by 44.2% between 1990 and 2000. 3. Employment and EconoMy a. . Introduction Shallotte's per capita income is 6.6% higher than the per capita income in the county. Since 1990, the per capita incomes of both local governments have risen dramatically. Shallotte's per capita income increased by 41 % and Brunswick County's increased by almost 70%. The unemployment rate and the poverty rate for the Town are lower than those of the county. The percentage of the population in the labor force is lower in the Town than in the county. Table I 1 provides a compares various economic indicators for Shallotte and Brunswick County. Table 11. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Summary of Economic Indicators Year Shallotte Brunswick County Per Capita Income 1999 $21,168 $19,857 Per Capita Income 1990 $14,989 $11,688 Unemployment Rate 2000 1.6% 2.6% % of Population in Labor Force 2000 46.5% 57.7% Poverty Rate* 2000 8.0% 12.6% *For Individuals. According to the US Department of Commerce, US Census Bureau, poverty is tracked by the US Census Bureau following guidelines established through the US Office of Management and Budget. These guidelines establish a matrix of money income thresholds'that vary based on family size. These thresholds are adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index to compensate for inflation, but the thresholds do not change based on geography. Regarding decennial census data, the poverty threshold is the same across the nation. If a family's total income is below the established poverty threshold, they are considered to live below the poverty level or in poverty. Poverty is based on income, household size, and relationship. Income considered for determining poverty is money income before taxes. Capital gains and noncash benefits, such as food stamps or Medicaid, are not counted as income. The population considered for determining poverty is not the total population of an area. Persons living in group quarters, such as military barracks, college dorms, or long-term health care facilities, are not considered when determining poverty. Unrelated persons under the age of 15 in a household, such as foster children, are also not considered when determining poverty. The decennial census poverty data is based on the poverty thresholds used at the time the information was collected and compiled. Annually adjusted poverty thresholds are used to produce poverty data through the Current Population Survey. See Appendix IIA&B for information regarding poverty thresholds (2000) and Division of Community Assistance Income Limits for Brunswick County by number of persons in family (2005). Source: US Census Bureau and NC Department of Commerce. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 20 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN b. Household Income The percentage of households with incomes that are less than $25,000 is lower in Shallotte than in Brunswick County. Twenty-eight and one-half percent (28.5%) percent of Shallotte citizens have household incomes that are less than $25,000 compared to 33.5% in the county. The percentage of households making $75,000 or more is fifty-two percent (52%) higher in the Town than in the county. The median income in Shallotte is eleven percent (I I %) higher than the median income in Brunswick County. Table 12 provides information regarding household income for Shallotte and Brunswick County. Table 12. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Household Income, 2000 Shallotte Less than $10,000 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more Total Median Household Income Source: 2000 US Census. Total % of Total 45 8.5% 37 7.0% 69 13.0% 71 13.4% 104 19.6% 86 16.2% 55 10.4% 48 9.1 % 12 2.3% 3 0.6% 530 100.0% $40,000 Brunswick County Total % of Total 3,141 10.3% 2,336 7.7% 4,724 15.50/0 4,644 15.2% 5,476 18.00/0 5,667 18.60/6 2,250 7.4% 1,406 4.6% 356 1.20/6 455 1.5% 30,455 100.00/0 $35,888 Chart 4. Town of Shallotte 13 Household Income, 2000. Shallotte N Brunswick County o N 25 ° 20 e�= 15 c N to d L o 5 O. o �{ qq• p� .p �\k•p �rya,p S�A,p �q,p,S,`k•p S`�q. `qq. o� d 6 fY Ci' fY CY 4 �a ir Sic,• 4�°' �,�y' �`�`' `�O`', 4ti`P Household Income .......................................................... . TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 21 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN C. Employment By Industry According to the 2000 US Census, the leading employment industries are Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, and Food Services (18.0%; Education, Health, and Social Services (16..1 %); and Retail Trade (14.2%). Table 13 provides a summary of employment by industry in Shallotte for those persons 16 years and older. Table 13. Town of Shallotte Employment by Industry, 2000 Industry # Employed % Employed Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Mining 6 I . I % Construction 45 8.6% Manufacturing 29 5.6% Wholesale Trade 16 3.1 % Retail Trade 74 14.2% Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities 21 4.0% Information 10 1.9% Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Rental and Leasing 22 4.2% Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, and 30 5.7% Waste Management Services Education, Health, and Social Services 84 16.1 % Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, and 94 18.0% Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) 54 10.3% Public Administration 37 7.1% Total Persons Employed 16 Years and Over 522 100.0% Source: US Census Bureau. d. Employee Wages By Industry The table below provides information regarding the average weekly earnings by industry for Brunswick County and North Carolina. This type of information is not available at a municipal level. According to the NC Department of Commerce, the highest paying industry in Brunswick County is Transportation, Communications, and Public Utilities with an average weekly earning of $932.90. The average weekly earning for this sector is higher than the average weekly earning for the state in the same sector. 'The second highest paying industry within Brunswick County is Manufacturing with a $71 1.52 .............................................................................................,................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 22 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN average weekly earning. The majority of industry sectors within .Brunswick County have average weekly wages that are lower than the state averages. Table 14. Brunswick County and North Carolina Wages by Industry, 1999 Average Weekly Earnings Industry Brunswick County North Carolina Agriculture $318.27 $416.35 Construction $439.94 $598.43 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate $426.58 $907.31 Government $521.77 $622.30 Manufacturing $71 1.52 $716.21 Retail Trade $257.27 $336.64 Wholesale Trade $470.12 $783.87 Service $388.35 $580.23 Transportation, Communications, Public Utilities $932.90 $775.01 Source: NC Department of Commerce. e. Industries Table 15 provides a summary of the manufacturing facilities located within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. Wal-Mart is the largest employer in the area. Table 15. Town of Shallotte Industries Company Product Employees Wal-Mart Supercenter General Merchandise 400 Brunswick Community Hospital Healthcare 350 Home Depot, Inc. Lumber & Other Building Materials 200 Atlantic Telephone Membership Telephone Communications, Except Radio 154 Cooperative Autumn Care of Shallotte Skilled Nursing Facility 103 Lowe's Home Improvement Whse Lumber & Other Building Materials 100 West Brunswick High School Education 100 Food Lion, LLC Grocery Store 75 Lowe's Food Grocery Store 75 TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 23 *AMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 15 (continued) Company Product Employees Shallotte Middle School Education 75 Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. Electric Services 70 Burger King Eating Place 70 Lee Electrical Construction Utility Line Construction 70 Naber Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc. Motor Vehicle Dealer 52 Hills Farmers Market Grocery Store 50 Joe's Barbeque, Inc. Eating Place 50 McDonald's Eating Place 50 Mirror Lite of NC Glass Products made of Purchased Glass 50 Hardee's Eating Place 25 Wendy's Eating Place 20 Source: North Carolina Department of Commerce. f. Employment and Economy Summary » The per capita income in Shallotte increased by 41 % to $21,168. The Town's per capita income is 6.6% higher than the county's. » The poverty rate is lower in Shallotte (8.0%) than in the county (12.6%). » Fewer households in Shallotte (28.59/6) have incomes that are less than $25,000 than in the county, (33.5%). » The leading employment industries are Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, and Food Services (18.0%); Education, Health, and Social Services (16.1 %); and Retail Trade (14.2%), The highest paying industry in Brunswick County is Transportation, Communications, and Public Utilities with an average weekly earning of $932.90. The average weekly earning for this sector is higher than.the average weekly earning for the state in the same sector. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE. 24 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 4. Population Projections a. Permanent Population Population projections through 2020 for Shallotte and Brunswick County are provided in the following table. Municipal projections do not take into consideration annexations that may occur. County projections were taken from the North Carolina Office of State Planning. The other projections were extrapolated based on a combination of Shallotte's historical growth rate and the Town's growth rate as a percentage of the county's population. Table 16. Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County Population Projections, 2000-2020 Location 2000 2003 Estimate 2010 2020 Shallotte 1,381 1,662 2,127 3,220 Total Municipalities 24,178 32,045 41,263 51,935 Total Unincorporated 48,963 49,765 54,698 63,477 Brunswick County 73,141 81,810 95,961 115,412 Source: North Carolina Office of State Planning and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. b. Seasonal Population The Town of Shallotte does not currently have a significant seasonal population, and that is not expected to change significantly. Due to the surrounding area being known as a tourist and vacation destination, there is a significant amount of day visitor traffic to Shallotte. However, it is impossible to get an exact count. In order to get a day visitor traffic estimate, the number of trips made by the occupied residential dwellings (536 units) within the Town and the annual average dailytraffic (AADT) count provided by NCDOT can be compared. 1f an assumption is made that each dwelling unit makes six trips per day, there are a total of 3,216 resident trips per day. According to information from NCDOT, there is an AADT count of 9,700 at a location on Main Street and an AADT count of 7,700 at a point on Bricklanding Road SW. If the residential traffic is subtracted from these numbers, it can be estimated that Shallotte has approximately 4,484 to 6,484. day visitors. ................................................................................... . CA....................... L.........AND US...*U—S-:.E A ..........N.. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 25 MA CORE PL B. NATURAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS Mapping and Analysis of Natural Features The purpose of this section of the CAMA Land Use Plan Update is to describe, analyze, and map the natural features and environmental conditions currently found in the Town of Shallotte and to assess their capabilities and limitations for development. a. Topography/Geology Shallotte is located in the southwestern portion of Brunswick County. The Town is part of the Lumber River Basin, subbasins 03-07-57 and 03-07-59. All of the waters in these subbasins drain to the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the Town is nearly level. However, topographic relief does exist with elevation ranges of two feet along the Shallotte River and its tributaries to 68 feet in the northeast portion of the Town around the Highlands subdivision. The Shallotte River traverses the Town and is affected by tides. Shallotte is located in the lower coastal plains of North Carolina The area is considered to be in the Cenozoic Era and the Tertiary Period. The geology is classified as Tpyw, the Waccamaw Formation, which consists of fossiliferous sand with silt and clay, bluish -gray to tan, and loosely consolidated. 6. Climate The Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina reports that the county is hot and humid in the summer but the coast is frequently cooled by sea breezes. Winters are cool with occasional brief cold spells. The average temperature in the winter is 47°F and the average daily minimum temperature is37°F. In summer, the average temperature is 78°F and the average daily maximum temperature is 86°F. Rain falls throughout the year and is heavy. Annual precipitation is adequate for all crops. The average annual precipitation is 54.81 inches. Sixty percent (60%) of the total annual precipitation usually falls between April and September. In two years out of ten, the rainfall between April and September is less than 25 inches. Thunderstorms occur on about 45 days each year, and most occur in summer. The average seasonal snowfall is less than one inch. The average relative humidity in mid -afternoon is about 60 percent. Humidity is higher at night, and the average at dawn is about 85 percent.. The sun shines 65 percent of the time possible in summer and 60 percent in winter.. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 26 - CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN C. Flood Zones North Carolina was designated as the first Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cooperating Technical State. As such, the state assumed primary ownership and responsibility of the state's National Flood. Insurance Program (NFIP) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS). Shallotte is in the Lumber River Basin. Mapping for the Lumber River Basin is part of the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Initiative's first phase. At the time of this writing, -the Lumber River Basin FIRMs were in the Post Preliminary Phase. This means the maps have been completed but have not been adopted. The maps will be adopted when all maps within the county are finished. The eastern portion of the county is in the Cape Fear River Basin.. Those maps are in the engineering review process. The NFIP uses flood hazard zone designations to indicate the magnitude of flood hazards in specific areas. These flood zone designations are delineated on FIRMS, which are considered the most reliable and consistent source for delineating flood hazard areas. FIRMS are also used to determine whether or not flood insurance is mandatory for developed properties with mortgages. There are three flood zone designations in Shallotte: AE, AEFW, and Shaded X. Following are definitions for each of Shallotte's flood zone designations. Zone AE - Zone AE is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the I % annual chance floodplains that are determined in the Flood Insurance Study by detailed methods of analysis. In most instances, Base Flood Elevations derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within this zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply. Zone AEFW -Zone AEFW is a floodway area in, Zone AE. The floodway is the channel of a stream plus any adjacent flood plain areas that must be kept free of encroachment so that the I % annual chance flood can be carried without substantial increases in flood heights. Zone Shaded X - Zone X is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas outside the I % annual chance sheet flow flooding where average depths are less than one foot, areas of I % annual chance stream flooding where the contributing drainage area is less than one square mile, or areas protected from the I % annual chance flood by levees. No Base Flood Elevations or depths are shown within this zone. Insurance purchase is not required in these zones. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 27 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN According to the current FIRMS, Shallotte is located in the Lumber River Basin and 19.5%, or 1,509.6 acres, of the Town's planning jurisdiction is located within a flood hazard area. Eleven percent (I 1 %) of the Town falls within the AE zone, 5% falls within the AEFW zone, and 3% falls within the Shaded X zone. The following table provides information regarding the flood hazard area acreage in Shallotte. Map 3 represents the location of all flood hazard areas within the Town. Table 17. Town of Shallotte Flood Hazard Areas Flood Zones Corporate Limits and ETJ Acres % of Total Corporate Limits Acres % of Total Acres ETJ % of Total AE 856.6 1 1.1 % 319.3 8.7% 537.3 13.1 % AEFW 396.0 5.1 % 127.8 3.5% 268.1 6.5%. Shaded X 257.0 3.3% 107.1 2.9% 149.6 3.6% Acreage in Flood Zone 1,509.6 19.5% 554.2 15.2% 955.0 23.2% Total Town Acreage 7,740.4 -- 3,641.4 -- 4,099.0 -- Note: All acreage is in Subbasin 03-07-59. Sources: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Shallotte is also at risk of flooding from storm surge inundation. Map 4 shows the general areas of Shallotte that may be affected by hurricane -generated storm surge based on the SLOSH (Sea, Lake, Overland Surges from Hurricanes) model. The SLOSH model was developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the model is run by the National Hurricane Center. The model plots hurricane -related flooding for fast and slow moving storms that may result from a number of characteristics including wind speed, wind direction, time, and tide. Fast moving hurricanes are hurricanes that have a forward velocity of greater than or equal to 15 miles per hour while slow moving hurricanes have forward velocities of less than 15 miles per hour. The following table provides the inundation acreage in Shallotte for varying hurricane categories. The model estimates that 9.3% of Shallotte's planning jurisdiction will be inundated by a Category I or 2 slow moving hurricane, 18.1 % will be inundated by a Category 3 slow moving storm, and 26% will be inundated by a Category 4 or 5 slow moving storm. Thirteen and one half percent (13.5%) could be inundated by a Category I or 2 fast moving storm, 18.4% could be inundated by a Category 3 fast moving storm, and 46.5% could be inundated by a Category 4 or 5 fast moving storm. TOWN 0F SHALLOTTE 28 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 3 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Flood Hazard Area Legend Q Corporate Limits O ETJ Hydrology Flood Hazard AE AEFW SHADED X The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "olland Planners, Inc. 0 0.25 0.5 I I I Miles 1 1.5 2 Page 29 ro ice'•. � X'',.�'; A! IVA- PAP 4-2 1,40 PA IF 00% AW WA, AA an AN ol ��Y 5•�-- ��- ;y:;: ' 'Ate r mQ+� / ,� ��..i � �1�9 ,' � Ij { � % its '_row fir/' �,,,1 Id ppo MAP 7N .n aAft r. MINIF am MW 144 .. .r_ 7�ir �I�: �%I=tiM�.,'.�, :,. ,. y�t��i��,�_,��il r`r .%dam ►'�l t l vva�swff'd7. �A`i�► • Table 18. Town of Sha lotte Hurricane Storm Surge Inundation Slow Moving Fast Moving % of Total % of Total Acres Town Acreage Acres Town Acreage Categories I and 2 724.4 9.3% 1,042.1 13.5% Category 3 1,401.2 18.1 % 1 A22.8 18.40/6 Categories 4 and 5 2,008.1 26.0% 3,598.0 46.5% Note: All acreage is in Subbasin 03-07-59. Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hurricanes are ranked based on intensity using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Examples of each category are listed below. Category One Hurricane: Winds 74-95 mph. Storm surge generally 4-5 feet above normal. No significant damage to permanent structures. Damage limited to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed buildings. Limited coastal road flooding and minor pier damage may occur. Hurricanes Allison and Noel of 1995 were Category One hurricanes at peak intensity. Category Two Hurricane: Winds 96-1 10 mph. Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above . normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees. Some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly, constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings. Hurricane Bertha of 1996 was a Category Two hurricane when it hit the North Carolina coast. Category Three Hurricane: Winds I I I =130 mph. Storm surge generally 9-12 feet above normal. Some structuraldamage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Foliage blown off trees. Large trees blown down. _Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures, with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain lower than five feet above mean sea level may be flooded eight miles inland. Evacuation of low-lying residences within several blocks of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane Fran of 1996 was a Category Three hurricane. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 3 I CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Category Four Hurricane: Winds 131-155 mph. Storm surge generally 13-18 feet above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows. Low-lying escape routes may be covered by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to the lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than ten feet above sea level may be flooded, requiring the massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as six miles. Hurricanes Opal and Hugo were Category Four hurricanes at peak intensity when they struck the Florida and South Carolina coasts, respectively. Both storms eventually passed over the western part of North Carolina. At this time, wind speeds had dropped to tropical storm force winds. Category Five Hurricane: Winds greater than 155 mph. Storm surge generally greater than 18 feet. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown down. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 feet above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 was a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity and is the strongest Atlantic tropical cyclone of record. Gilbert passed over Jamaica, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Northern Mexico. The Town adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan that was approved by FEMA. The plan is designed to enable the Town to be more prepared for natural disasters by establishing goals and strategies for mitigation, which are included in this plan as Appendix VI. If either the Land Use Plan or Hazard Mitigation Plan are revised, a review of each plan is necessary to ensure consistency. d. Manmade Hazards There are no significant manmade hazards within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a set of documents that.have chemical profiles that are used for the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). The documents contain information for chemicals on the EPA's list of extremely hazardous substances. The chemical profiles were originally. developed for the 402 chemicals that were called "acutely toxic chemicals." That list eventually went into law as the list of extremely hazardous substances. The EPA requires that facilities report whether or not any of these chemical substances are located on site. Specifically, underthis regulatory requirement, facilities with chemicals on the EPA's list of Extremely Hazardous Substances present in a quantity equal to or in ......................................:....................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 32 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN excess of their established threshold planning quantity or a 500-pound threshold (whichever number is less), as well as any hazardous chemical present on site in a quantity equal to or greater than 10,000 pounds, must be included on an annual report called the Tier 11. The following table provides a list of facilities in the Shallotte area that submitted Tier II reports in 2004. Table 19. Town of Shallotte Tier II Reporters, 2004 Facility Name Address Diversified Energy 2468 Ocean Highway Shallotte, NC Gogas #9 - Shallotte 5058 Main Street Shallotte, NC The Home Depot 150- I Shallotte Crossing Parkway Shallotte, NC Minuteman # 12 116 Holden Beach Road Shallotte, NC NC Dept. of Transportation Shallotte, NC NC National Guard Armory 5050 Main Street Shallotte, NC RD White & Sons 4737 Main Street Shallotte, NC Wal-Mart 4540 Main Street Shallotte, NC Source: Brunswick County Emergency Management. e. Soils The last detailed soil survey for Brunswick County was issued in November 1986 by the Soil Conservation Service. That report, Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina, identifies 24 soil series located within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. These soils are delineated on Map 5 and their characteristics, by subbasin, are summarized in Tables 20 and 21. Of the 24 soil series, 10 are,Hydric Soils and are noted in the table. Hydric soils are defined as soils formed under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions within the upper part. In order to be considered hydric, a soil does not need to be saturated at the time of examination. Similarly, soils that formed under these conditions that have been drained are still considered hydric soils. The presence of hydric soils is significant because these soils are typically poorly suited for development. These soils may meet the definition of 404 wetland areas if found in combination with certain 404 vegetation and require permitting by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Wilmington office prior to any disturbance. -------------------------------------------------- TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 33 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN It 40� 44 0 G Table 20. Town of Shallotte Soil Characteristics - Subbasin 03-07-57 Map Depth to Seasonal Flooding Frequency Dwellings without Local Roads and Symbol Description Acres % of Total High Water Table (ft) (Surface) Basements Streets KrB Kureb fine sand, I to 8% 25.0 18.8% >6.0 feet None Slight Slight slopes Lo* Leon fine sand 37.6 28.2% 0 to 1.0 feet None Severe: wetness Severe: wetness M.a Mandarin fine sand 36.0 27.0% 1.5 to 3.5 feet None Moderate: wetness Moderate: wetness Mu* Murville mucky fine sand 34.6 26.0% 0 to 1.0 feet None Severe: ponding Severe: ponding *Hydric soils. Source: Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina. Table 21. Town of Shallotte . Soil Characteristics - Subbasin 03-07-59 Map Depth to Seasonal Flooding Frequency Dwellings without Local Roads and - Symbol Description Acres % of Total High Water Table (ft) (Surface) ' Basements Streets BaB Baymeade fine sand, I to 2,015.5 26.5% 4.0 to 5.0 feet None Slight Slight 6% slopes BnB Blanton fine sand, 0 to 425.2 5.6% 5.0 to 6.0 feet None Slight Slight 5% slopes BDC Baymeade and Marvyn, 6 1 17.8 1.6% 4.0 to 5.0 feet None Moderate: wetness, Moderate: slope to 12% slopes slope BO* Bohicket silty clay loam 125.5 1.7% +3 to 0 feet Frequent Severe: flooding, Severe: low strength, ponding, shrink -swell ponding, flooding DO* Dorovan muck 134.0 1.8% + I to 0.5 feet Frequent Severe: flooding, Severe: ponding, ponding, low strength flooding, low strength Fo Foreston. loamy fine sand 563.4 7.4% 2.5 to 3.5 feet None Slight Slight GoA Goldsboro fine sandy 463.4 : 6.1 % 2.0 to 3.0 feet_ None Moderate: wetness Moderate: wetness loam, 0 to 2% slopes Gt* Grifton fine sandy loam 17.0 0.2% 0.5 to 1.0 feet None Severe: wetness Severe: wetness .................................................:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 35 • .... • - CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 21 (continued) Map Depth to Seasonal Flooding Frequency Dwellings without Local Roads and Symbol Description Acres % of Total High Water Table (ft) (Surface) Basements Streets Jo Johns fine sandy loam 82.2 1.196 1.5 to 3.0 feet None Moderate: wetness Moderate: wetness KrB Kureb fine sand, I to 896 287.4 3.896 >6.0 feet None Slight Slight slopes LA* Lafitte muck 228.5 3.0% 0 to 0.5 feet Frequent Severe: flooding, low Severe: flooding, low strength strength Lo* Leon fine sand 471.5 6.2% 0 to 1.0 feet None Severe: wetness Severe: wetness Ly Lynchburg fine sandy 235.2 3.1 % 0.5 to 1.5 feet None Severe: wetness Severe: wetness loam Ma Mandarin fine sand 235.2 3.1 % 1.5 to 3.5 feet None Moderate: wetness Moderate: wetness Mk* Muckalee.loam 314.2 4.1 % 0.5 to 1.5 feet Frequent Severe: flooding, Severe: wetness, wetness flooding Mu* Murville mucky fine sand 505.0 6.6% 0 to 1.0 feet None ` Severe: ponding Severe: ponding NoB Norfolk loamy fine sand, 386.7 5.1 %. 4.0 to 6.0 feet . None Slight Slight 2 to 6% slopes On Onslow fine sandy loam 162.2 2.1 % 1.5 to 3.0 feet None Moderate: wetness Moderate: wetness Pn* Pantego mucky loam 6.7 0.1 % 0 to 1.5 feet None Severe: wetness Severe: wetness Pt Pits 26.0 0.3% N/A N/A N/A N/A Ra* Rains fine sandy loam 92.2 1.2% 0 to 1.0 feet None Severe: wetness Severe: wetness Tm Tomahawk loamy fine 37.8 0.5% 1.5 to 3.0 feet None Moderate: wetness Moderate: wetness sand To* Torhunta mucky fine 543.4 7.2% 0.5 to 1.5 feet None Severe: wetness Severe: wetness sandy loam Ur Urban land 33.6 0.4% N/A N/A N/A N/A w Water 83.9 1.1 % N/A N/A N/A N/A *Hydric soils. Source: Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina. ......:....................:.....................................................................................................................:........................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 36 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN f. Water Supply According to the Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina, ground water from the surficial deposits is of good quality but may have a high iron content. The surficial deposits are avaluable aquifer and furnish water for many rural residences. Generally, the aquifer is 10 to 30 feet thick and 40 feet thick in some places. Below the surficial deposits is a limestone aquifer. It consists of phosphatic limestone with layers of sand, silt, and sandy marl. The limestone aquifer is an important source of water. It is underlain by sedimentary deposits that contain brackish water.. g. Fragile Areas Areas of Environmental,Concernare the foundation of the Coastal Resources Commission's permitting program for coastal development. An AEC is an area of natural importance. It may be easily destroyed by erosion or flooding or it may have environmental, social, economic, or aesthetic values that make it valuable. The Coastal Resource Commission designates areas as AECs to protect them from uncontrolled development that may cause irreversible damage to property, public health or the environment, thereby diminishing their value to the entire state. Statewide, AECs cover almost all coastal waters and less than 3% of the land in the 20 coastal counties. Fragile areas,are those areas that are not explicitly defined as AECs but that could cause significant environmental damage or.other diminution of quality of life if not managed. These include wetlands, natural heritage areas, areas containing endangered species, prime wildlife habitats, or maritime forests. These areas must be evaluated pursuant to State regulations at I SA NCAC 7H for -the CAMA Land Use Planning process. This section of the plan evaluates the following AECs and fragile areas in Shallotte: estuarine waters and shorelines, public trust areas, wetlands, and significant natural heritage areas. (1) Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines (AEC) An estuary can be defined as a semi -enclosed coastalbody of water that has a free connection to the open' sea and within which sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage. Estuaries serve as transition zones between fresh and salt water and are protected from the full force of ocean wind and waves by barrier islands, mudflats, and/or sand: Estuaries provide significant environmental and economic benefits. The sheltered waters support an abundance and diversity. of plant and animal life, including marine mammals, shorebirds, .............................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 37 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN. fish, crabs, clams and other shellfish, and reptiles. A number of marine organisms, including many of the commercially valuable fish species, depend on the estuaries for spawning, nursing, or feeding. Estuaries also serve as a water filtration system by removing sediments, nutrients, and pollutants before they reach the ocean. Cleaner water is the result, which benefits marine life and the people that inhabit the surrounding area. Estuaries also assist with flood control, with porous salt marsh soils and grasses absorbing flood waters and dissipating storm surges. They provide natural barriers between the land and the ocean. Estuarine shorelines are shorelines immediately adjacent to or bordering estuarine waters. The areas are leeward of mean high tide and support the ecological function of estuaries and are highly vulnerable to erosion caused by wind or water and to damage caused by development. Development along estuarine shorelines can exacerbate water quality problems within estuarine waters and expedite the threats of shorefront erosion and flooding. In Shallotte, estuarine waters and estuarine shorelines are found along the Shallotte River. (2) Public Trust Areas The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) defines public trust areas as the coastal waters and submerged lands that every North Carolinian has the right to use for activities such as boating, swimming, or fishing. These areas often overlap with estuarine waters, but they also include many inland fishing waters. The following lands and waters are considered public trust areas: . » All waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the lands underneath, from the normal high water mark on shore to the state's official boundary three miles offshore; » All navigable natural water bodies and the lands underneath, to the normal high watermark on shore (a body of water is considered navigable if you can float a canoe in it). This does not include privately -owned lakes where the public doesn't have access rights; » All water in artificially -created water bodies that have significant public fishing resources and are accessible to the public from other waters; and » All waters in artificially -created water bodies where the public has acquired rights by prescription, custom, usage, dedication or any other means. Public trust areas must be delineated by on -site analysis. Under CAMA regulations, all lands 30 feet leeward of public trust areas are subject to the restrictions specified for estuarine shorelines. .................:.................................................:.....:..................................................................................6...................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 38 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN (3) Wetlands Wetlands are lands that are saturated or covered with a shallow layer of water for part of the year and are not necessarily permanently wet. Many wetlands occur in areas where surface water collects or where underground water discharges to the surface, making the area wet for extended periods of time. Coastal wetlands are any marsh in a coastal area that regularly or occasionally floods by lunar or wind tide, and that include certain plant species. Wetlands include a variety of natural systems such as marshes, swamps, and pocosins. While they may not all look the same, they share certain characteristics such as wetland vegetation, hydric soils, and hydrologic features. Wetlands provide natural functions that benefit the area around them. Wetlands are critical for water quality protection. Stormwater runoff that may have toxins washes into water bodies contaminating them. Wetlands provide a buffer between the two that traps sediment, removes nutrients, and detoxifies chemicals. Wetlands are also useful for flood protection by storing water and slowly releasing it. Wetlands assist with the stabilization of shorelines to protect from erosion, and they also provide a safe wildlife habitat. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act establishes a program to regulate the discharge of dredged and .fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. Activities in waters of the United States that are regulated under this program include fills for development, water resource projects (such as dams and levees), infrastructure development (such as highways and airports), and conversion.of wetlands to uplands for farming and forestry. The basic premise of the program is that no discharge of dredged or fill material can be permitted if a practicable alternative exists that is less damaging to the aquatic environment or if the nation's waters would be significantly degraded. On -site evaluation is needed to determine the exact locations of 404 wetlands. According to the North Carolina Coastal Regional Evaluation of Wetland Significance (NC - CREWS), approximately 26% of Shallotte is considered to be a wetland. The types of wetlands found in Shallotte are listed in the following tables by subbasin. The locations of these wetlands are shown on Map 6. ........ I ---- -- - ----------- TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 39 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN q% lhb ;o Table 22. Town of Shallotte 03% Wetlands - Subbasin 03-07-57 % of Town's Acreage Wetland Name Acres in the Subbasin* Cleared Pine Flat 0.3 0.2% Cleared Pocosin 0.3 0.2% Cutover Pocosin 0.5 0.4% Managed Pineland 36.1 26.3% Pine Flat 2.7 2.0% Pocosin 26.0 19.0% Total 65.9 48.1 % *Shallotte has 137.2 acres in Subbasin 03-07-57. Source: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Wetland Inventory. Table 23. Town of Shallotte Wetlands - Subbasin 03-07-59 % of Town's Acreage Wetland Name Acres in the Subbasin* Bottomland Hardwood 65.7 0.9% Cleared Bottomland Hardwood 3.3 0.00/o Cleared Depressional Swamp Forest 1.3 0.0% Cleared Hardwood Flat 0.4 0.0%, Cleared Pine Flat 0.7 0.0% Cleared Pocosin 3.6 0.0% Cutover Bottomland Hardwood 5.3 0.1 % Cutover Depressional Swamp Forest 1.3 0.0% Cutover Pine Flat 5.1 0.1 % Cutover Pocosin 6.5 0.1 % Depressional Swamp Forest 17.7 0.2% Estuarine Forest I I . I 0.1 % . Freshwater Marsh 24.0 Hardwood Flat 3.5 0.00/0 Human Impacted 9.3 OJ% Managed Pineland 940.2 12.4% Pine Flat 55.2 0.7% TOWN OF SHALLOTTE ...................................................:........ 41 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 23 (continued) % of Town's Acreage Wetland Name Acres in the Subbasin* Pocosin 178.2 2.3% Riverine Swamp Forest 276.1 3.6% Salt/Brackish Marsh 310.3 4.1 % Total 1,918.6 25.3% *Shallotte has 7,603.2 acres in Subbasin 03-07-59 Source: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Wetland Inventory. (4) Significant Natural Heritage Areas The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program maintains the state's list of Significant Natural Heritage Areas as required by the Nature Preserves Act (NCGS Chapter 113A-164 or Article 9A). The list is based on the program's inventory of the natural diversity in the state. Natural areas (sites) are evaluated on the basis of the occurrences of rare plant and animal species, rare or high quality natural communities, and geologic features. The global and statewide rarity of these elements and the quality of their occurrence at a site relative to other occurrences determine a site's significance rating. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program has identified one significant natural heritage area within Shallotte. Eighty-seven acres of the Sandy Branch Sand Ridge and Bay Complex is located within Shallotte's ETJ. The Division of Parks and Recreation states that this is an area containing ecologically significant natural communities or rare species reported by the county. Map 7 depicts the location of this area. (5) Slopes in Excess of 12% Areas of excessive slope are considered to be areas with slopes in excess of 12%. The topography within Shallotte is relatively flat; however, some areas along the Shallotte River may be exceptions. According to the Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina, there are no soils with slopes in excess of 120/6 in Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. Excess slope has had little impact on land use and/or development within Shallotte. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 42 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 7 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Significant Natural Heritage Areas Legend Q Corporate Limits Q ETJ NC DOT Roads Hydrology Signifcant Natural Heritage Areas K SANDY BRANCH SAND RIDGE AND BAY COMPLEX j The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. C olland Consulting Planners, Inc. I " U l I I Miles 0 0.25 0.5 1 1.5 2 Page 43 (6) Excessive Erosion Areas Excessive erosion of shoreline areas has not been a problem within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction.. h. Areas of Resource Potential (1) Regionally Significant Parks There are a number of recreational facilities located within Shallotte. They are identified in the Analysis of Existing Community Facilities/Services. There are no public parks located within the Town's planning jurisdiction which have regional significance. (2) Marinas and MooringFields ields Marinas are defined as any publicly- or privately -owned dock, basin, or wet boat storage facility constructed to accommodate more than ten boats and providing any of the following services: permanent or transient docking spaces, dry storage, fueling facilities, haulout facilities, and repair service. Excluded from this definition are boat ramp facilities allowing access only, temporary docking, and none of the preceding services. Based on information from the Town of Shallotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Shallotte allows the construction of marinas as conditional uses in certain zoning districts. There are marinas located within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. A "freestanding mooring" is any means to attach a ship, boat, vessel, floating structure,or other water craft to a stationary underwater device, mooring buoy, buoyed anchor, or piling (not associated with an existing pier, dock, or boathouse). When more than one freestanding mooring is used in the same general vicinity it is commonly referred to as a mooring field. The Town of Shallotte has not regulated the establishment of mooring fields within its planning jurisdiction and they have not been a problem. However, the Town recognizes that the establishment of mooring fields could lead to the degradation of water quality.,. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 44 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN (3) Floating Homes A floating home or structure is any structure, not a boat, supported by a means of flotation, designed to be used without a permanent foundation, which is used or intended for human habitation or commerce: A structure will be considered a floating structure when it is inhabited or used for commercial purposes for more than thirty days in any one location. A boat may be deemed a floating structure when its means of propulsion has been removed or rendered inoperative and it contains at least 200 square feet of living space area. Currently, there are no floating homes located within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. (4) Aquaculture -As defined under N.C. General Statute 106-758, aquaculture is the propagation and rearing of aquatic species in controlled or selected environments, including, but not limited to ocean ranching. Aquaculture has not been an issue in the Shallotte planning jurisdiction. (5) Channel Maintenance The Shallotte River provides a route for fisherman and recreational boat traffic. Proper maintenance of channels is very important to Shallotte. If silt or other deposits fill in the channels, safe and efficient movement of vessels could be impeded. At the present time, there is no channel maintenance program in Shallotte. (6) Marine Resources (Water Quality The North Carolina Division of Water Quality assigns -water quality classifications to all named waters of the State of North Carolina. The classifications are based upon the existing or contemplated best usage of the various streams and segments of streams within a basin, as determined through studies, evaluations, and comments received at public .hearings. The state water. classification system is summarized in Table 24. ............................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 45 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 24. NC Division of Water Quality Water Body Classifications PRIMARY FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER CLASSIFICATIONS* CLASS BEST USES C and SC Aquatic life propagation/protection and secondary recreation B and SB Primary recreation and Class C uses SA Waters classified for commercial shellfish harvesting WS Water Supply watershed. There are five WS classes ranging from WS-1 through WS-V. WS classifications are assigned to watersheds based on land use characteristics of the area. Each water supply classification has a set of management strategies to protect the surface water supply. WS-1 provides the highest level of protection and WS-V provides the least protection. A Critical Area (CA) designation is also listed for watershed areas within a half -mile and draining to the water supply intake or reservoir where an intake is located. SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS BEST USES Sw Swamp Waters: Recognizes waters that will naturally be more acidic (have lower pH values) and have lower levels of dissolved oxygen. Tr Trout Waters: Provides protection to freshwaters for natural trout propagation and survival of stocked trout. HQW High Quality Waters: Waters possessing special qualities including excellent water quality, Native or Special Native Trout Waters, Critical habitat areas, or WS-1 and WS-11 water supplies. ORW Outstanding Resource Waters: Unique and special surface waters that are unimpacted by pollution and have some outstanding resource values. NSW Nutrient Sensitive Waters: Areas with water quality problems associated with excessive plant growth resulting from nutrient enrichment. Primary classifications beginning -with an "S" are assigned to saltwaters. Source: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Water quality classifications vary slightly within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. Table 25 provides a listing of all water bodies within the Shallotte area that are classified by the NC Division of Water Quality along with their assigned classification. Seven of the water bodies are currently listed as High Quality Waters (HQW). Map 8 provides the locations of these water bodies. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 46 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 8 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Locations of Water Bodies Legend Corporate Limits ETJ NC DOT Roads Hydrology Water Body Locations Mulberry Branch Shallotte River Sherrow Creek (Grissett Swamp) The Mill Pond Williams Branch Woodard Branch (Charles Branch) The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 47 Table 25. Town of Shallotte Water Bodies and Classifications Stream Name of Stream Description Current Classification Index # Mulberry Branch From source to Shallotte River C; Sw 15-25-2-7 Woodard Branch From source to Shallotte River C; Sw, HQW 15-25-2-8 (Charles Branch) Sherrow Creek From source to Williams Branch C; Sw, HQW 15-25-2-9-(1) (Grissett Swamp) Sherrow Creek From Williams Branch to SC; HQW 15-25-2-9-(2) (Grissett Swamp) Shallotte River Williams Branch From source to Sharron Creek C; Sw, HQW 15-25-2-9-3 (Grissett Swamp) . Shallotte River From mouth of The Mill Pond to SA; HQW 15-25-2-(10) Intracoastal Waterway The Mill Pond. From source to point 1.0 mile C; Sw, HQW 15-25-2-1 1-(1) below Brunswick County SR 1145 The Mill Pond From a point 1.0 mile below SA; HQW Brunswick County SR 1 145 to Shallotte River Note: All water bodies listed are in Subbasin 03-07-59. Source: NC Division of Water Quality. 2. Environmental Composite Map The environmental composite map (Map 9) is a requirement under the new CAMA Land Use Planning guidelines [ 15A NCAC 713.0702 (c)(2)]. Environmental data layers were assigned to a class based on CAMA regulations. Three classes are identified and all land masses, developed and undeveloped, are considered. The ultimate intent of the map is to rank the suitability of all land based on the environmental criteria. The layers used, and their assigned classes, are outlined in the following table. The categories utilized are as follows: Class 1— Land that contains only minimal hazards and limitations that can be addressed by commonly accepted land planning and development practices. Class I land will generally support the more intensive types of land uses and development. .......... ......CAM...........CORE ....... L....A:...N.....U—S**..E..PL........ N' TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 48 A D USAN MAP 9 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Environmental Composite Legend Q Corporate Limits �ETJ Hydrology Environmental Composite Class I Class II K Class III F—" U I I I Miles 0 0.25 0.5 1 1.5 2 The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. LYCIP ,"olland Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 49 Class I1— Land that has hazards and limitations for development that can be addressed by restrictions on land uses, special site planning, or the provision of public services such as water and sewer. Land in this class will generally support only the less intensive uses, such as low density residential, without significant investment in services. Class III — Land that has serious hazards and limitations. Land in this class will generally support very low intensity uses, such as conservation and open space. Table 26. Town of Shallotte Environmental Composite Map Layers Layer Class I Class II Class III Coastal Wetlands X Exceptional or Substantial Non -Coastal Wetlands - X Beneficial Non -Coastal Wetlands X Estuarine Waters X Flood Zones X Storm Surge Areas X HQW/ORW Watersheds X Water Supply Watersheds X Significant Natural Heritage Areas X Protected Lands X Data layers are site specific. As such, the value of the site will be determined by.the highest class theme that is represented on that site. For example, if the site is in a coastal wetland (Class 111) and in a storm surge area (Class 11), the value for the site will be Class 111. In other words, if an area does not meet the criteria for Class III, but qualifies as Class II, it has Class II for a value. If an area does not qualify for either Class III or Class II, then it is Class I by default. Table 27 provides.a summary of the land use acreages by class for the Town. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 50 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 27. Town of Shallotte Land Use Acreage by Class. Town of Shallotte Class 1 4,536.1 Class 11 1,371.56 Class 111 1,02.73 TOTAL . 7,740.40 Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. 3. Environmental Conditions (Water Quality. Natural Hazards, and Natural Resources) The Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Plan was adopted by the Division. of Water Quality on December 11, 2003. The following are the goals of DWQ's basinwide program and should be kept in mind when considering future land uses: Identify water quality problems and restore full use to impaired waters; » Identify and protect high value resource waters; » Protect unimpaired waters while allowing for reasonable economic growth. These goals are accomplished through the following objectives: » Collaborate with other agencies to develop appropriate management strategies. » Assure equitable distribution of waste assimilative capacity. » Better evaluate cumulative effects of pollution. Improve public awareness and involvement. Shallotte is located within the Lumber River Basin's subbasins 03-07-57 and 03-07-59. Ninety-eight percent (980/6), or 7,603 acres, is located within subbasin 03-07-59. The boundaries for the Lumber River Basin and 'subbasins 03-07-57 and 03-07-59 are delineated on Map 10. There are seven water bodies classified as High Quality Waters in and around Shallotte. The following provides a summary of existing conditions in the Lumber River Basin and subbasins 03-07-57 and 03-07-59. Also included are DWQ recommendations from the 2003 Basinwide Plan. r . TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 51 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN he preparation of this map was financed in part 'i!rough a grant provided by the North Carolina >oastal Management Program, through funds provided )y the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of `cean and Coastal Resource Management, National a`ceanic and Atmospheric Administration. N WATAUGA NEW W E S 19h.- >4 ".4 FRENCH BROAD LITTLE NNESSEE BROAD CATAWBA HIWASSEE SAVANNAH Miles 0 20 40 80 120 160 MAP 10 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan North Carolina River Basins and Subbasins YADKIN 1 inch equals 12 miles RO �A LUMBER W'V CHOWAN NEUSE CAPE FEAR Ilk, WHITE PASQUOTANK TAR-PAMLICO Legend \ if Town of Shallotte Animal Operations River Basins Subbasin 03-07-57 Subbasin 03-07-59 Subbasins C olland Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 52 a. Lumber River Basin ............................................................................................... The 2003 Lumber River Basinwide Water ?Lumber River Basin Statistics Quality Plan .reports that the basin extends for 150 E Total Area: 3,336 sq. miles miles along the North Carolina/South Carolina border €Freshwater Stream Miles: 2,232:5 in the southeastern corner of North Carolina All Freshwater Lakes Acres: 8,965.9 streams and rivers in this basin flow into South Carolina Estuarine Acres: 4,305.6, and are tributaries of the Pee Dee River except for the Coastline Miles: 25.6 Lockwood Folly and Shallotte Rivers. The basin flows No. of Counties: 9 southeast from the Sandhills region in southern Moore No. of Municipalities: 51 County and Montgomery Countyto the Atlantic Ocean No. of Subbasins: 10 ,in Brunswick County. The Lumber River mainstem is :Population (2000): 304,579* the only North. Carolina blackwater river to earn :Pop. Density (2000): 92 persons/sq. mi ' Federal designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. 'Estimated based on % of county land area that is It is one of only four rivers in North Carolina with state partially or entirely within the basin. designation as a Natural and Scenic River................................................................................................ The Lumber River Basin encompasses all or portions of 9 counties and 51 municipalities. Table 28 provides a listing of these municipalities along with an identification of the regional planning jurisdiction (Council of Governments) for each county. Table 28. Local Governments and Planning Units within the Lumber River Basin Council of County Government Region Municipalities Bladen N Bladenboro, Clarkton, Dublin*, Tar Heel* Brunswick O Boiling Spring Lakes*, Bolivia, Calabash, Carolina Shores, .Holden Beach, Oak Island*, Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, Varnamtown Columbus O Boardman, Bolton*, Brunswick, Cerro Gordo, Chadboum, Fair Bluff, Lake Waccamaw, Tabor City, Whiteville Hoke N Raeford* Montgomery G Candor* Moore J Aberdeen, Foxfire Village, Pinebluff, Pinehurst*, Southern Pines* Richmond N Hoffman*, Norman* .......................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 53 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 28 (continued) Council of County Government Region Municipalities Robeson N Fairmont, Lumber Bridge, Lumberton, Marietta, Maxton**, McDonald, Orrum, Parkton, Pembroke, Proctorville, Raynham, Red Springs, Rennert, Rowland, Saint Pauls Scotland N East Laurinburg, Gibson, Laurinburg, Maxton**, Wagram *Located in more than one major river basin. **Located in more than one county. NOTE: Counties are not included as part of a river basin if only a trace amount of the county (<2%) is located in that _basin unless there is a municipality. Source: Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. b. Subbasin 03-07-57 Subbasin 03-07-57 is located partially in Columbus :.................................................................................. and Brunswick Counties. The population growth is Table 29 concentrated around Tabor City and Calabash. Land use is Subbasin 03-07-57 Description largely forest and agriculture. Most of the streams are Land and Water intermittent with little or no flow during the summer ;Total area: 555 mi l months. There are four permitted dischargers in subbasin Land area: 552 mi ;Water area: 3mi2 03-07-57. The total permitted flow is 1.6 MGD. The largest discharger is the Tabor City wastewater treatment plant Population Statistics 2000 Est. pop.: 37,467 people (WWTP) which discharges 1.1 MGD to Grissett Swamp. Only 1.8% of Shallotte's planning jurisdiction is located in this Land Cover Forest/Wetland: 74.0W subbasin. Surface Water. 1.0% Urban < 1.0% Waters are classified according to their best intended :Agriculture 25.0% uses. Determining how well a water body supports its Counties designated uses is an important method of interpreting water Brunswick and Columbus quality data and assessing water quality. In subbasin 03-07- :Municipalities 57, use support ratings were assigned for aquatic life, Carolina Shores, Calabash, Tabor City, and recreation, and fish consumption categories. Almost 21 % of Shallotte ................................................................. • .................: waters were evaluated for aquatic life. Fifty-five percent (55%) of the monitored waters were supporting for aquatic life. Nine percent (90/6) of waters were evaluated for recreation. One hundred percent (100%) were supporting for recreation. All waters in the subbasin are considered impaired for fish consumption. In April 2002, the NC Department of Health and ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 54 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Human Services developed new guidelines to advise people as to what fish are safe to eat. DWQ considers uses of waters with a consumption advice or advisory for one or more species of fish to be impaired. Elevated methylmercury levels have been found in shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish; largemouth bass, bowfin (or blackfish) and chain pickerel (or jack), and these fish species fall under the guidelines. Map I I provides the locations for DWQ samplings. 2003 Recommendations: The surface waters in this subbasin are not impaired. C. Subbasin 03-07-59 Subbasin - 03-07-59 is located entirely within Table 30 Brunswick County and all waters drain into the Atlantic ? Subbasin 03-07--59 Description Ocean. The population growth is concentrated around coastal communities and around Shallotte and Calabash. Ninety-eight percent (98%) of Shallotte's planning jurisdiction is located in this Subbasin. Brunswick County has the highest estimated population change for the 2000- 2020 year projection. There are three permitted dischargers in subbasin 03-07-59. The total permitted flow is 0.02 MGD. There is also one individual NPDES stormwater permit in the subbasin. Waters are classified according to their best intended uses. Determining how well a water body supports its designated uses is an important method. of interpreting water quality data and assessing water quality. In subbasin 03-07-59, use support ratings were assigned for aquatic life, fish consumption, recreation, and shellfish harvesting categories. Nineteen percent (19%) of waters Land and Water Total area: 267mi2 Land area: 260 mil Water. area: 7 mi2 Population Statistics 2000 Est. pop.: 21,177 people Land Cover Forest/Wetland: 75.0% Surface Water. 3.0% Urban 4.0% Agriculture 18.0% Coun Brunswick Municipalities Boiling Spring Lakes, Bolivia, Carolina Shores, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, and Vamamtown (miles) were evaluated for aquatic life. Seventy-nine percent (79%) of the monitored waters were supporting for aquatic life. Fifteen percent (I 5%) of waters were evaluated for recreation. One hundred percent (100%) were supporting for recreation. One hundred percent (100%) of waters were monitored for shellfish harvesting. Almost 16% were classified as supporting and 85% were classified as impaired. All waters in the Subbasin are considered impaired for fish consumption. In April 2002, the NC Department of Health and Human Services developed new guidelines to advise people as to what fish are safe to eat. DWQ considers uses of waters with a consumption advice or advisory for one or more species of fish to be Impaired. Elevated methylmercury levels have been found in shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, largemouth bass, bowfin (or blackfish) and chain pickerel (or jack), and these fish species fall under the guidelines. Map I I provides DWQ sampling locations. .............. OWN................................................... TOF SHALLOTTE 55 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 11 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Location of Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Stations Legend Corporate Limits ETJ NC DOT Roads Hydrology Fisheries Nursery Areas Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Stations Water Body Locations Mulberry Branch Shallotte River Sherrow Creek (Grissett Swamp) The Mill Pond Williams Branch Woodard Branch (Charles Branch) W The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 56 The Division of Water Quality has concluded that its current coastal stormwater rules have not been adequately effective towards addressing water quality impacts to public trust waters. Additionally, DWQ's review of scientific studies has resulted in a determination that local governments' simply deferring to state and federal rules to address water quality issues still results in impaired local water quality based on the following conclusions: Areas with impervious surfaces of 10% or greater can be linked to local stream degradation. » Biological diversity has been shown to drop when areas of impervious surface increase beyond 10-15%. Stream stability is affected when impervious surface approaches 10% in an area. » Estuaries generally degrade when areas have 10% impervious surface. Sensitive fish species loss increases with 12% impervious surface. 2003 Recommendations: Portions of the Lockwood Folly and Shallotte Rivers, Intracoastal Waterway, and all of Calabash Creek were partially supporting in the 1999 basin plan because they were classified as prohibited and conditionally approved closed to shellfish harvesting by Division of Environmental Health Shellfish Sanitation.(DEH SS). It was recommended that management strategies be developed for shellfish harvesting waters. These strategies included, but were not limited to, reducing NPS runoff, resolving septic system impacts, and working more closely with other state and local agencies to address all pollution impacts to SA waters. At a site on the Shallotte River near US 17, the bioclassification decreased from Good -Fair in 1996 to Fair during the 2001 assessment. The decrease was probably due to drought conditions and subsequent effects of brackish intrusion during the low flow period. The site assessment in 2003 reported a Good -Fair bioclassification. However, the assessment found the highest number of taxa out of its historical sampling regime. . d.. Registered Animal Operations within Lumber River Basin The following table provides a summary of registered animal operations within Lumber River subbasins 03-07-57 and 03-07-59., The numbers only reflect those operations required by law to be registered. There are no registered cattle operations in the subbasins. None of these facilities are located in the Shallotte vicinity (see Map 10, page 52). TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 57 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 3 I . Lumber River Basin Registered Animal Operations (as of 1 /2/2003) Swine* Subbasin No. of Facilities No. of Animals Total Steady State Live Weight** 03-07-57 15, 60,244 7,948,420 03-07-59 1 3,750 506,250 *There are no other registered animal operations located within these subbasins. **Steady State Live Weight (SSLW) is the result, in pounds, after a conversion factor has been applied to the number (head count)of swine, cattle, or poultry on a farm. The conversion factors, which come'from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) guidelines, vary depending on the type of animals on the farm and the type of operation (for example, there are five types of hog farms). Since the amount of waste produced varies by the size of the animal, SSLW is the best way to compare the sizes of the farms. Source: NC Division of Water Quality 2003 Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. e. Prohibited Shellfish Harvesting The following areas in Growing Area A-2 in the Shallotte River area are closed to shellfishing: �s Shallotte River - All those waters upstream of a line in Shallotte River beginning at a point 33' 55.8196' N — 780 22.1005' W on the west shore; running easterly to a point 33° 55.9182' N — 780 21.6542' W on the east shore. - Al those waters upstream of a line beginning at a point 33' 54.8914' N — 780 18.4305' W on the west shore; running easterly to a point 33' 54.8948' N — 78' 18.4099' W on the east shore. Hughes Marina - All those waters within 150 feet ofthe last dockage space at Hughes Marina beginning at a point 330 54.9159' N — 78° 22.3835' W on the north shore; running easterly to a point 33' 54.9156' N — 780 22.3284' W; running southerly to a point 330 54.8069' N — 78° 22.3292' W; running westerly to a point 330 54.8074' N — 78' 22.4230' W; running northerly to a point 330 54.8410' N — 78" 22.4229' W on the shore. » Holden Beach Marina - All those waters within 100 feet of the last dockage space at Holden Beach Marina beginning at a point 33' 55.0730' N — 780 15.936 VW on the north shore; running southerly to a point 330 55.046 I' N — 780 15.9265' W; running southwesterly to a point 33' 55.0081' N —.780 16.0696' W; running northerly to a point 33° 55.036 P N — 78' 16.0778' W on the shore. ..............................................:................................................................................................................'-C-......................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 58 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Saucepan Creek - All those waters in Saucepan Creek upstream of a line beginning at a point 330 54.6806' N — 780 22.818T W on the north shore; running southwesterly to a point 33' 54.5606' N — 780 22.9863' W on the south shore. All those waters upstream of a line beginning at a point 330 54.9143' N — 78 17.7089' W on the west shore; running easterly to a point 330 54.9159' N — 78' 17.6615' W on the east shore. » Sea Air Boat Basin - All those waters within Sea Air Boat Basin beginning at a point 33' 55.0279' N — 780 17.5174' W on the west shore; running easterly to a point 33' 55.0173' N — 78" 17.481 P W on the east shore. All those waters upstream of a line beginning at a point 33' 54.7634' N — 78' 20.1167W on the west shore; running easterly to a point 33' 54.7653' N — 780 20.091 T W on the east shore. » Sea Scope Marina - All those waters within 325 feet of the last dockage space at Sea Scape Marina beginning at a point 330 55.2182' N — 78' 14.7266' W on the west shore; running easterly to a point 33' 55.2236' N — 78° 14.7120' W on the east shore. f.. Growth Trends Between 1990 and 2000, the population within the Lumber River Basin increased 20.0%. The Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Plan projects percent growth between 2000 and 2020 for counties within the basin. Since river basin boundaries do not coincide with county boundaries, these numbers are not directly applicable to the Lumber River Basin. They are estimates of county -wide population changes. Population growth trends for the basin between 2000 and 2020 indicate three counties with growth rates in excess of 30% and two counties with growth rates of 20%to 30%, with atotal population increase in the basin of 31.2%. According to the Water Quality Plan, Brunswick County is expected to experience a 54% population increase between 2000 and 2020.. C. ANALYSIS OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT I . . Introduction In order to address future development within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction, it is necessary to establish a snapshot of how the Town's planning jurisdiction is currently developed. This is achieved by conducting an existing land use survey. The survey assists in identifying land use patterns, conflicts, and trends that exist .............................................................................................. ...........................................................A...CORE.......................USE............... . TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 59 CAf....`..1LAND..PLAN...... within the planning jurisdiction. The process and data associated with it will provide a solid foundation for decisions about future land use and policy development. An existing land use survey was conducted for the entire planning jurisdiction. Aerial photography, obtained from the Brunswick County Geographic Information Systems Department, and on -site windshield surveys were used to complete the survey. Land use within Shallotte was divided into the following land use categories: Single -Family Residential - a detached building designed for or occupied exclusively by one family. Multi -Family Residential a residential building designed for or occupied by two or more families, with the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units provided. » Commercial - land is used for retailing, commercial, and service uses but does not include industrial uses. » Office & Institutional - land for business, office, and institutional needs. » Industrial (Light and Heavy) - land used for office parks, commercial warehousing, assembly and manufacturing, and research facilities. » Agriculture - land used for agricultural purposes. » Mobile Home Park - land use for manufactured housing. » Mixed Use - land that has more than one use on the property. Recreation - land used for active and/or passive recreation pursuits. Utility - land used for infrastructure to serve the community. » Vacant - undeveloped land. Map 12 .depicts .the locations of land uses within Shallotte. Table 32 summarizes the land use acreage resulting from the existing land use survey. According to this information, residential land use comprises approximately 34.7% of Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. Almost I I % is industrial, 5.4% is commercial, and 5.2% is office & institutional land use. Almost 40% of Shallotte's planning jurisdiction is vacant. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 60 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 12 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Existinq Land Use Legend OCorporate Limits O ETJ Hydrology Existing Land Use Agricultural Commercial Industrial Multi -Family Mobile Home Park df Mixed Use Office and Institutional Recreation Single Family Residential I Utility 1 Vacant N W_+E S The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 61 Table 32. Town of Shallotte Existing Land Use Acreages (Not Zoning) Town Limits* ETJ* Total* Land Use Acres % of Total Acres % of Total Acres % of Total Agriculture Commercial Industrial Mobile Home Park Mixed Use Multi -family Office & Institutional Recreation Single -Family Residential Utility Vacant Total - 38.6 1.2% 0.0 0.0% 38.6 0.5% 311.5 9.4% 71.5 1.9% 383.0 5.4% 627.7 18.9% 151.8 4.0% _ 779.5 10.9% 2.6 0.1 % 0.02 0.0% 2.6 0.0% 7.5 0.2% 139.7 3.7% 147.2 2.1 % 43.3 1.3% 24.1 0.6% 67.4 0.9% 324.0 9.7% 44.6 1.2% 368.6 5.2% 0.0 .0.0% 68.8 1.8% 68.8 1.0% 1,179.8 35.5% 1,236.9 32.3% 2,416.7 33.8% 25.0 0.8% 0.0 0.0% 25.0 0.3% 767.1 23.1 % 2,086.8 54.6% 2,853.9 39.9% 3,327.1 100.0% 3,824.2 100.0% 7,151.3 100.0% *These figures represent existing land use as of April 2005. Note: These figures do not include right-of-ways or water. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. 2. Land Use Conflicts Land use conflicts often exist within aTown's planning jurisdiction resulting from avariety of circumstances. Issues leading to land use conflicts can result from a lack of proper land use controls, demand for increased development, and development of land not suited for a particular land use. Land use conflicts that exist within Shallotte are discussed below. The vulnerability of Shallotte to flooding and hurricanes was discussed in the Natural Systems Analysis portion of this document. The Town recognizes.that development within flood hazard or storm surge inundation areas is going to occur due to the Town's proximity to the coast and its location along the Shallotte River. The Town's strategy to address this issue will be to continue enforcement of land use controls that increase the safety of residential and non-residential structures that are built within defined flood zones. Additionally, the Town has recently adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan that describes the hazards to which Shallotte is susceptible, the vulnerability of the Town to those hazards, and the capability of the Town to respond during and after hazards. The plan also provides specific goals, objectives, and implementing actions that will be carried out to increase the safety of residents and property in the event of a natural disaster. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 62 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 3. Development Trends The Town of Shallotte has developed rapidly over the last 20 years. Over 66% of the Town's housing stock has been constructed since 1980. This rapid development can be attributed to the Town's appeal as a tourist destination, the Town's geographic location near the Brunswick County beaches and the midway point between Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, and the Town's establishment as an economic center in Brunswick County. According to the existing land use survey, 297 parcels, or 9.2%, of.the Town's total parcel count is vacant. Many of the vacant parcels are already platted for single-family residential development. Other vacant property is scattered throughout the Town's jurisdiction. In order to provide a forecast of how vacant land could be developed, an overlay analysis was performed that compared the existing land use survey and the Town's zoning map. The analysis identified the zoning district of each undeveloped parcel. This exercise enabled the Town to determine how the land could be used if developed as currently permitted by the Town's zoning regulations. The following table provides a summary of the zoning classifications of undeveloped properties. Table 33. Town of Shallotte Zoning Classification of Undeveloped Properties % of Total % of Total Zoning District Parcels Vacant Parcels Acreage Vacant Acreage Residential R-10 32 10.8% 208.8 7.3% R-15 5 1.796 48.2 , 1.796 RA-15 101 34.0% 848.9 29.796 RAM-15 42 14.1 % 444.0 15.6% RM-10 4 1.40/6 21.5 0.896 Subtotal 184 62.00/6 1,571.4 55.1 % Commercial B-2 65 21.90/6 469.6 16.5% H13 34 11.40/6 395.5 13.9% Subtotal .99 33.396 865.1 30.4% Industrial (HI) 3 1.0% 1.3 0.00/0 Conservation 4 1.30/6 192.6 6.70/6 Split Zoned' 7 2.4% 223.5 . 7.8% Total 297 100.0% 2,853.9. 100.0% *The split zoned parcels include one RAM- 15/RA-15. parcel, two CB/CW parcels, one HB/R-10 parcel, two RA- 15/conservation parcels, and one B-2/RAM- 15 parcel. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. .............. :...........................................................................................:................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 63 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Map 13 delineates the zoning district for each vacant parcel. Zoning will be discussed in more detail with a complete zoning map in Section V.F, Current Plans, Policies, and Regulations. The following summarizes which zoning districts have vacant parcels and the intended use of each zoning district as defined in the Town's Unified Development Ordinance. » R-10 Residential District -This district is established to serve essentially the same purposes as the R-15 Residential District while allowing slightly higher density. » R-15 Residential District - This district is established in which the principal use of land is for medium density residential- purposes. In promoting the general purpose of the Ordinance, the specific intent is: (1) to encourage the continued use of land for residential purposes; (2) to encourage the development of residential neighborhoods that compliment one another in creating an overall balance in the community by providing for a variety of dwellings suitable to all lifestyles and family sizes; (3) to prohibit commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other uses which would interfere with development or continuation of dwellings in the district; (4) to encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would . not be. permitted as new uses under the ordinance; (5) to discourage uses which would generate traffic on minor streets other than normal traffic to serve residents of those streets; and (6) to discourage uses which because of its character or size would create requirements and costs for public services such as police, fire protection, water supply and sewerage substantially in excess of such requirements and .costs if the district were developed solely for residential purposes. » RA-15 Residential Agriculture District. - This district is established in which the principal use of the land is for medium density residential and agricultural purposes. » RAM-15 Residential Agricultural Manufactured Home District - This district is established in which the principal use of land is for medium density residential, agricultural, and manufactured home purposes. RM-10 Residential District - This district is established to serve essentially the same purpose as the R-10 Residential District with the addition of multi -family dwellings and manufactured homes. » B-2 Business District - This district is established in which the principal use of land is for the . retailing of durable goods, provision of commercialservices to residential and industrial areas, and the provision of services to transients. -------------------------------------------------- -- TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 64. CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 13 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Zonin of Vacant Parcels Legend Corporate Limits HI ETJ R-10 Developed Property R-15 Hydrology RA-15 Zoning of Vacant Parcels RAW 5 B-2 RM-10 �z Conservation Split Zoning \- H B 0 0.25 0.5 1 J I Miles 1.5 2 The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "olland Planners, Inc. Page 65 » HB Highway Business District - This district is established in which the principal use of land is for the retailing of durable goods, provision of commercial services to industrial areas, and the provision of services to transients. » CB Central Business District - This district is established as a zone in which the use of the land is for commercial and service uses for an urban and rural market area. » CW Commercial Waterfront District - This district is established to preserve and reserve adequate areas for water -related uses in the Town, while allowing low intensity commercial uses. » HI Industrial District - This district is established in which the principal use of land is for wholesale activities, industrial research, warehouses, and manufacturing operations. C Conservation - The Conservation District is established in which only partial development of land may occur. The regulations of this district are intended to protect the floodplain and estuarine areas and permitted uses shall be in conformity with the uses listed in this ordinance, subject to the appropriate State and Federal laws. This district shall apply to those areas above mean high water which may be covered by marsh and are protected by the Coastal Area Management Act and appropriate Federal laws. According to Table 33, 184 parcels, or 62.0%, of the Town's undeveloped land is zoned for residential development. It is difficult to judge how rapidly these areas will develop. According to the Brunswick County Building Inspections Department, in the last two years 396 building permits have been issued in Shallotte for an average of 198 per year. The permits were for single-family residences (162 permits issued over two years), commercial developments (217 permits issued over two years), and mobile homes (17 permits issued over two years). . The environmental composite map (Map 9) was discussed in the Natural Systems Analysis section of the plan. The map is intended to delineate the Town's jurisdiction in accordance with environmentally sensitive areas. All land masses were assigned an environmental composite class based on CAMA regulations (see Table 26, page 50). The following table provides a summary of how the undeveloped parcels in Shallotte relate to the classes established on the environmental composite map. If a parcel was located in more than one class as defined in the analysis, the most environmentally sensitive class was assigned to the parcel. .................................................................... ............. ................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 66 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 34. Town of Shallotte Undeveloped Land in Relation to the Environmental Composite Analysis (Classes I - III) Environmental Composite Acreage % of Total Class 1 1,550.0 54.3% Class II 511.9 17.9% Class III 792.0 27.8% Total 2,853.9 100.0% Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., and NC Center for Geographic Analysis. 4. Projections of Future Land Needs Population projections for Shallotte were provided in Section: V.A.4. Based on that information, the population in the Town could reach 3,220 by 2020. That population is an increase of 1,558 from the 2003 estimate reported by the State Data Center. The average household size, taken from the 2000 US Census, is 2.3 persons per household. If the average household size is applied to the population increase, the number of households needed in Shallotte will be 677 dwelling units by 2020. That number of dwelling units averages out to approximately 40 units needed per year during the time period. According to the Land Suitability Analysis, there are 571 acres of undeveloped land that is considered Highly Suitable for development. Of that acreage, 343 acres, or 14,940,000 square feet, are zoned residential. According to the Unified Development Ordinance, the lot size requirements for each single-family district is 10,000 square feet/dwelling (if served by public water/sewer). Assuming that all lots are served by public water and sewer, . there is enough acreage for 1,195 single-family dwelling units. This figure incorporates a 20% deduction for right-of-ways from the 14,940,000 square footage of the vacant residential zoning area that is highly suitable for development. Therefore, the number demonstrates that the Town has enough land to accommodate housing development to support the population projection. 5. Historic. Cultural. and Scenic Areas There are no sites listed on the National. Register of Historic Places nor are there any sites on the study list for future nomination. There are several sites that are of local significance in Shallotte. Sunnyside School, one of the first schools in Shallotte, is near its original site. It is located at the front of the Shallotte Middle School campus. The White House, circa 1892, is in its original location. Coastal Drug Store is also of local significance. The store was first opened by Dr. William R. Goley who practiced medicine and operated a drug store between 1906 and 1936..The site was reopened as a drug store by Mr. Fredrick Mintz in 1952 and is still in business today as a drug store. There is one state -defined Significant Natural Heritage Areathat is delineated on Map 7 in the Natural Systems Analysis section of the plan.. ........................................................................................................................................................................................•. •............... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 67 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN D. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES/SERVICES Map 14 provides the location of community facilities within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. I. Transportation US Highway 17 and NC Highway 130 are the major routes running through Shallotte. NC Highway 179 is also an important transportation route. Shallotte is served by several other collector and local access streets that are important to the area. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there are approximately 77.4 miles of roadway located within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. NCDOT (2003) data reports that the annual average daily traffic counts (AADT) have increased as much as 37.5% in certain areas since 2001. The AADT increased 18% on Main Street at a point just west of the intersection with US Highway 17 Bypass; 28.5% on Holden Beach Road at a point just south of the intersection with Main Street; 30% on the west end of Main Street at a point just east of the intersection with US Highway 17 Bypass; and 37.5% on NC Highway 179 (Bricklanding Road) at a point south of the intersection at Village Road. Map 15 depicts the 2003 AADT recorded in the Shallotte vicinity by NCDOT. There aretwo projects in Shallotte on the NCDOT 2004-20 10 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). One project is to realign the intersection to eliminate the offset at NC Highway 130 and SR 1357 (Smith Avenue). At the time of this writing, the project was in the design phase with right-of-way scheduled for FY2005 and construction scheduled for FY2008. The TIP also lists a bridge replacement over Mulberry Swamp. The approximate locations of these projects are located on Map 15: The 2002 Technical Report for the Town of Shallotte Transportation Plan identifies roads that are nearing capacity and roads that are over capacity. There are four sections on US Highway 17, two sections on NC Highway 130, and one section on NC Highway 179 that are nearing capacity. US Highway 17 Business between Holden Beach Road (NC Highway 130) and Whiteville Road (NC Highway 130) is over capacity. A portion of Holden Beach Road (NC Highway 130) and a portion of Village Road (NC Highway 179), both at their intersections with US Highway 17 Business and extending south, are over capacity. The 2002 Technical Report also identifies several proposed major .and minor thoroughfares on the Thoroughfare Plan. The proposed major thoroughfares include: a connector between US Highway 17 and Holden Beach Road, Shallotte Parkway between US Highway 17 Bypass and Whiteville Road, Shallotte Parkway between SR 1320 and the intersection of US Highway 17 and Ocean Isle Beach Road, Old Georgetown Road Extension between Ocean Isle Beach Road and Village Road, NC 179 Extension between US Highway 17 Business and Village Road, and an extension of Gray Bridge Road to the mainland of Holden Beach. Proposed minor thoroughfares include: New Britton Road Extension to Royal.Oaks Road, New .OF......SHALL...................TE..................................................................................................................................... TOWN OT68 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Britton Road to Whiteville Road, Northern CBD Loop from US Highway 17 Business on the east side. of Town to Whiteville Road, Southern CBD Arterial between Wall Street and Red Bug Road, Bailey Extension from Whiteville Road to US Highway 17 Business at the intersection of the proposed NC 179 extension, a connector between Village Road and Copas Drive, and aconnector between Pender Drive and Copas Drive. Map 15 delineates the proposed thoroughfares and the roads nearing or at capacity from the 2002 Technical Report. 2. Health Care Brunswick Community Hospital, located in the heart of the county, has been providing medical care to residents .since 1977 and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospital is staffed with over 96 physicians and specialists. The hospital offers a variety of medical and surgical services from general surgery to cardiology. Following are some of the services provided at the facility. This is not a comprehensive list of services at the hospital. » Birthing . Cardiac Rehab Diagnostic Imaging » Emergency Services » Endoscopy/Special Procedures » Immunology » Inpatient Surgery » Intensive Care Laboratory Services » Mammography MRI » Neurosurgery 3. Law Enforcement » Nuclear Medicine » Obstetrics/Gynecology » Ophthalmology » Orthopedics » Outpatient Diagnostic Services » Outpatient Surgery » Pediatrics Physical Therapy » Plastic/Reconstructive » Radiology » Respiratory Therapy Services » Speech Therapy The Shallotte Police Department is located at 115 Wall Street. The department's full-time staff is made up of a chief, one lieutenant, one lieutenant detective, one detective, two sergeants, four patrol officers, and a secretary/records clerk. The city also has two part-time officers. The department responds to approximately 1,500 calls per month and maintains its own Records Management System. Response calls are received through the Brunswick County 9 I 1 Call Center. Following is a list of equipment available for use by the department. It should be noted that each police officer has his own vehicle. » 2 - 2005 Ford Crown Victoria I - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee » 2 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria » 2 - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria » I - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria 2 - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria » I - 2001 Ford Crown Victoria I radar trailer .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 69 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 0 H I 5 • s • a O MAP 14 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Community Facilities Legend Q Corporate Limits ETJ Hydrology Community Facilities • 1. Town Hall/ Fire/ Police Station • 2. Shallotte District Park 3. Union Elementary School O 4. Shallotte Middle School 5. West Brunswick High School 6. Lions Park 7 . Rourk Gardens W. l E s I Miles 0 0.15 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ILrCIP A"ollc�xnd Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 70 The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. � J 1200 4300 Old S--- hall°tte Rd NW % 18000 F 3200 G' 9400 5000; i i U t9 N m m 7700 1 19000 9700 18000 710 1400 2800 ee".7-Z _IV 1300 1700 MAP 15 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan NC DOT Projects Legend Corporate Limits ETJ * 2003 Annual Average Daily Traffic Count Bridge Replacements A B-4031 A B-4440 �i NC DOT Primary Roads NC DOT Secondary Roads NC DOT Roads Proposed Thoroughfare Road Projects R-3432 U-3462 Road Capacity Nearing Capacity �� Over Capacity N W E s Miles 0 0.3 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 71 4. Fire Services The Shallotte Fire Department is located at 113 Wall Street. Shallotte provides fire services through a combination paid and volunteer department. There are six full-time paid staff members and 23 volunteers. The department has an ISO rating of 4 if you are within 1,000' of a hydrant and 9 if you are not located within 1,000' of a hydrant. The service area is 28.8 square miles. The fire department responds to approximately 350 calls per year. The following equipment is utilized by the department: Engine 1571 - 1995 FORD E-ONE, 1,250 GPM Hale Pump, 1,000 Gallon Tank » Engine 1572 - 1995 FORD E-ONE, 1,250 GPM Hale Pump, 1,000 Gallon Tank Engine 1574 - 2004 E-ONE, 1,250 GPM Hale Pump, 1,000 Gallon Tank Ladder 1573 - 1987 FMC Telesquirt 50', 1,250 GPM Hale Pump, 400 Gallon Tank Mini -Pumper 1575 - 2000 F450 4x4 Anchor -Richey EVS, Hale 250 GPM Pump, 250 Gallon Tank, 7 Gallon Foam Tank Service Truck 1576 - 1998 GMC Step Van, Cascade System/Rehab . Chiefs Vehicle 1580 - 2001 Jeep Cherokee, Specialty Equipment » Special Operations Unit 1584 - Trailer, Specialty Equipment S. Administration The Shallotte Town Hall is located at 110 Cheers Street. The Town operates under a Mayor -Aldermen form of government. The Town has 38 full-time employees. The following provides a summary of governmental departments and the number of employees in each. Department Full -Time Employees Administrative 5 Police Fire 6 Streets 2 Water 3 Sewer 6. Water System The Town of Shallotte receives water from Brunswick County and distributes to 900 water customers. The Town's current flow is 317,808 gpd. A 300,000 gallon storage tank, belonging to Brunswick County, is located within Shallotte. Main sizes range from 6 inches to 12 inches. Map 16 illustrates the location of water lines in Shallotte. A discussion of future demand is located in Section VI.A.10, page 102. 7. Sewer System The Town of Shallotte sold its sewer treatment plant to Brunswick County in July 2005. The capacity is 1,000,000 gallons per day with a current flow of 350,000 gpd. The sewer system has 900-950 customers. ......... ................ .. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 72 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Map 16 illustrates the location of sewer lines within Shallotte. At the present time, there are no private package treatment plants in use within the Town. In addition, since there is no discharge system, the Town is not required to have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. A discussion of future demand is located in Section VI.A.1 1, page 102. 8. Schools Shallotte is served by the Brunswick County School System. Supply Elementary School and Union Elementary School serve grades K-5. Supply Elementary is located at 51 Benton Road SE in Supply and Union Elementary is located at 180 Union School Road NW in Shallotte. Students in grades 6-8 attend Shallotte Middle School at 225 Village Road in Shallotte, and students in grades 9-12 attend West Brunswick High School at 550 Whiteville Road NW in Shallotte. The following table provides a summary of the schools that serve Shallotte's school age children. Table 35. Schools Serving Shallotte School Children School Enrollment Capacity Staff Recreational Facilities Supply Elementary 638 632 47 Multi -purpose room (Gymnatorium), a field, Grades K-5 and 4 playgrounds Union Elementary 653 726 44 Gym and playground Grades K-5 Shallotte Middle . 926 924 90 Gymnasium, soccer field, football field, softball. Grades 6-8 field, baseball field, and 2 bocci courts West Brunswick High 1,283 1,270 80 Gymnasium, football field, practice field, Grades 9-12 baseball field, softball field, and track Source: Enrollment, staff, and recreational facilities were provided by each school. The Brunswick County Director of Public Facilities and Capital Improvements supplied information regarding capacity. Shallotte is also served by private schools: the Evelyn Smith Wray Village School serves grades K through 8 and has an enrollment of 60 students; West Christian Academy serves grades K-12 and has 77 students. Higher education is offered at Brunswick Community College (BCC) at 50 College Road in Supply. The community college offers a variety of programs that lead to Associate Degrees in Applied Science including: Aquaculture Technology, Business Administration, Computer Programming, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Associate, Early Childhood Associate/Special Education, Early Childhood Associate/Teacher Associate, Electronics Engineering Technology, Health Information Technology, Horticulture Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Information Systems, Office Systems. Technology, and Turfgrass Management Technology. There are also technical programs. with some that lead to technical certificates. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) is also within commuting distance to Shallotte residents. UNCW is a major four-year university, and is part of the University of North Carolina system. .......................................................................... ..........................................:...........................*-*.......................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 73 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 16 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Existinq Infrastructure Legend Corporate Limits ETJ Water Treatment Plant Hydrology Existing Sewer Lines Existing Water Lines • County Town The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Miles 0 0.3 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 jf- ol� Consulting Planners, Inc. Page 74 9. Recreation The Town of Shallotte does not own or maintain any parks. However, the Town is served by Shallotte District Park which is owned by Brunswick County. The park is.located at 5550 Main Street and consists of 64 acres. The park has four baseball/softball fields (2 at 200' and 2 at 300'), soccer fields, one concession stand with restrooms, one office storage building, one basketball court, two tennis courts, three picnic shelters, one playground, and a pavilion. Rourk Gardens is privately-owned,land that is available for use by the public. The Gardens are maintained by the Shallotte Appearance Committee. Lions Park is owned by Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation and leased by the Town of Shallotte. The park has a pier to be used for canoeing and kayaking purposes. 10. Electric Service Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation provides power to the Town of Shallotte. 11. Cable/Telephone (Landline) Service Atlantic Telephone Membership Corporation (ATMC) provides cable service to Shallotte. Telephone service is provided by ATMC and Sprint. 12. Cell Phone Service Cell phone service is provided by multiple companies within the area. 13. Stormwater Management a. Introduction Stormwater is generated by runoff from land and impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops during rainfall and snow events. These surfaces often contain pollutants in quantities that can adversely affect water quality and create flooding problems. When roads, parking lots, sidewalks, homes, and offices replace the natural and permeable landscape, rainfall that would once soak into vegetated ground is now stormwater runoff. One of the effects of increased runoff is that this stormwater reaches streams and other water bodies because there is less opportunity for it to infiltrate the ground. Velocities in streams increase causing more erosion potential and base flow is lower during dry weather because of a lack of infiltration. . ............................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 75 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN b. Existing Drainage Problems The Town of Shallotte experiences occasional flooding due to runoff from heavy rains. Flooding also occurs as a result of hurricanesand nor'easters. Typically, problems with drainage in Shallotte occur along the river and its tributaries. Management of stormwater runoff is an important issue in Shallotte. This is evidenced by the inclusion of the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Section of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO also includes, as an appendix, a Stormwater Management Manual. As urban development continues in the Town's planning jurisdiction, so will the construction of impervious and semi -permeable surfaces and the potential for surficial water contamination. C. Water Quality As mentioned in the Natural Systems Analysis section of the plan, seven of eight water bodies within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction are classified as High Quality Waters (HQW). 'This information is reported in the Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. d. EPA Regulations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun implementation of Phase II of the Stormwater Management Plan. These policies apply to municipalities with populations greater than 10,000 and with densities of 1,000 per square mile. For municipalities that meet these parameters, submittal of a stormwater management plan is required. Phase II regulations also apply to entities designated under the 1990 census as a Small MS4 (Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System). MS4's are defined as a publicly - owned conveyance or system of conveyances designed or used for collecting and conveying storm water., MS4's are not combined with sewer and are not part of a publicly -owned treatment facility. At this time, the Town of Shallotte is not required to meet the new EPA Phase II Stormwater Management Program regulations. However, the Town will monitor the status of the program throughout the planning period. e. Construction Activities . Stormwater runoff from construction activities can have a significant impact on water quality, contributing sediment and other pollutants exposed at construction sites. The NPDES Stormwater Program requires operators of both large and small construction sites to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater under a NPDES construction stormwater permit. In 1990, the Phase I Stormwater Management Program regulations addressed large construction operations that disturbed five (5) or more acres of land. The NPDES program also addresses small construction activities — those that disturb less than five (5) acres of land — which were included in the Phase 11 final rule. Construction activities that disturb over one (1) acre of land are required to develop and implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan specifically designed for the construction site. The development implementations of the plan follow the basic phases listed below: TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 76 CAMA CORE 1,AND USE PLAN (1) Site Planning and Design Development Phase (2) Assessment Phase (3) Control Selection/Design Phase (4) Certification/Verification/Approval Phase (5) Implementation/Construction Phase (6) Final Stabilization/Termination Phase f. North Carolina Shoreline Buffering - In August of 2000, the State of North Carolina developed a 30-foot buffering rule for all new development in the 20 coastal counties governed by the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). This rule applies to all navigable waters, excluding the ocean, which has previously established setback requirements. The development of this buffer does not restrict the construction of water dependent structures, such as docks and boat ramps. The benefits of the buffering include the following: (1) Flood Control — by reducing the velocity and providing a collection area for stormwater runoff and precipitation. Buffers encourage water infiltration into the ground, rather than flooding. low-lying areas. (2) Groundwater Recharge — buffers are also beneficial to recharging the groundwater supply and promoting groundwater flow. (3) Soil Erosion Prevention — vegetated buffers stabilize the soil and reduce sedimentation. (4) Conservation of Coastal Riparian Wildlife Habitats —these natural areas provide breeding, nesting, and habitat, and protect wildlife from predication. Vegetated buffers help increase the diversity of wildlife while providing site for foraging and corridors for dispersal. E. LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS (LSA) A Land Suitability Analysis is a mandatory component of all local CAMA land use plans. The analysis is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based process that determines the areas of land that are most and least suitable for development of structures and infrastructure. The procedure is very similar to the practice developed by Ian McHarg, in which geospatial data layers are referenced to each other in an effort to determine what portions of a land mass appear to be the most favorable sites for a specific land use. Several factors are considered during the analysis, including the natural system constraints, compatibility with existing land uses and development patterns, existing land use policies, and the availability of community facilities. The primary output of the analysis is the Land Suitability Map. The map identifies vacant or under-utilized land that is suited for development and can, be used as a foundation for the discussion and formation of Town -wide land use policy. There are eight steps to completing the analysis: TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 77 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN I . Define criteria for the analysis — The criteria utilized for the LSA were based on CAMA guidelines and modified according to available GIS data sets. The criteria for land suitability are listed in Table 36 and were given a rating of high, medium, low, and least suitable for each one -acre portion of land analyzed. 2. Define data needed - The GIS data used for the LSA was compiled from several sources. The majority of the data was provided by the NorthCarolina Center for Geographic Information & Analysis. Some of the data used was obtained from the Town of Shallotte. All of the data used in this process are listed on page.77-80. 3. Determine what GIS analysis operations should be performed — This step involved determining what GIS operations would be required to effectively execute the overlay analysis. 4. Prepare the data — All of the datasets defined in step 2 were prepared to be run through the model. 5. Create a model — This step involved the actual construction of the LSA computer model. 6. Run the model —The GIS data is run through the developed LSA model. 7. Analyze results — The LSA map, as depicted in Map 17, is the output of the model. The results of the model are analyzed to determine if the model needs to be revised. 8. Refine model as needed = If needed, modifications are made to the model and the process starts again from step 6 until satisfactory results are reached. All of these steps have been completed and the end product is displayed on Map 17, Town of Shallotte Land Suitability Analysis. The criteria utilized in the LSA are listed below, along with the GIS data set associated with each criterion (the bold type indicates which GIS layer is a function of each criterion): » Land within Beneficial Non -Coastal Wetlands has low suitability. » Land within Storm Surge Areas has low suitability. » Land with Severe Septic Limitations (based on soils data) has low suitability; moderate limitations have medium suitability; slight limitations have high development suitability. Land within 100-year Flood Zones has low development suitability. » Land within HQW/ORW Watersheds has low suitability. » Land within Water Supply Watersheds has low suitability. » Land within 500 feet of a Significant Natural Heritage Area has low suitability. ..................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLO7TE 78 CAM, CORE LAND USE PLAN » Land within 500 feet of a Hazardous Substance Disposal Site has low suitability. Land within 500 feet of an NPDES Site has low suitability. » Land within 500 feet of a Wastewater Treatment Plant has low suitability. » Land within 500 feet of a Municipal Sewage Discharge Point has low suitability. » Land within 500 feet of a Land Application Site has low suitability. » Land within a half -mile of Primary Roads has high suitability; within a half -mile to a mile have medium suitability; areas greater than one mile outside of primary roads have low suitability. » Land within a half -mile of Developed Land has high suitability; areas within a half -mile to a mile have medium suitability; areas further than one mile away from developed land have low suitability. » Land within a quarter -mile of Water Pipes has high suitability; areas within a quarter -mile to a half -mile of water pipes have medium suitability; areas further than a half -mile away from water pipes have low suitability. » Land within a quarter -mile of Sewer Pipes has high suitability; areas within a quarter -mile to a half -mile of sewer pipes have medium suitability; areas further that a half -mile away from water pipes have low suitability. » Land within Coastal Wetlands is LEAST suitable. Land within Exceptional and Substantial Non -Coastal Wetlands is LEAST suitable.. » Land within Protected Lands is LEAST suitable. Land within Estuarine Waters is LEAST suitable. The following table displays a tabular account of what determines whether a specific portion of property has a high or low suitability rating based on the criterion listed above. Table 36. Town of Shallotte Land Suitability Analysis Criteria Table Criteria and Rating Least Medium Layer Name Suitable Low Suitability Suitability High Suitability 0 -2 I +2 Coastal Wetlands Inside -- Outside -- Exceptional & Substantial Non -Coastal Inside -- Outside -- Wetlands Estuarine Waters Inside -- Outside Protected Lands Inside -- Outside -- Storm Surge Areas -- Inside =- Outside Soils. (Septic Limitations) -- Severe Moderate Slight Flood Zones. -- Inside -- Outside TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 79 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 36 (continued) Layer Name Criteria and Rating Least Medium Suitable Low Suitability Suitability High Suitability 0 -2 1 +2 HQW/ORW Watersheds -- Inside -- Outside Natural Heritage Areas -- <500, -- >500' Hazardous Substance Disposal Sites -- <500, -- >500, NPDES Sites - <500, - >500' Wastewater Treatment Plants -- <500' >500, Discharge Points -- <500' -- >500, . . Land Application Sites -- . <500' -- >500' Developed Land (extracted from the Town of -- > 1 mi .5 - 1 mi <.5 mi Shallotte Existing Land Use survey) Roads -- > 1 mi .5 - 1 mi <.5 mi Water Pipes -- >.5 mi .25 - .5 mi <,25 mi Sewer Pipes -- >.5 mi .25 - .5 mi . , <.25 mi *Data layers that are slated as exclusion have a suitability of 0 or 1, meaning that if a specific one -acre piece of property falls within one of these areas, it is automatically considered least suitable for development. Source: NCCGIA and CAMA. In order to complete the analysis, the Town was divided into one -acre squares of land. Each of these one - acre squares of land was given a score based on how that respective piece of property related to each of the criteria listed above. The scores for each layer were added together to determine a suitability rating for that one -acre square of property. The process utilized Arcview GIS software with the Spatial Analyst extension. along with a variety of data layers as listed above including: several layers provided by the North Carolina Center for Geographic . Information and Analysis (NCCGIA) and existing land use data discussed earlier in this plan. According to the LSA, land in Shallotte is fairly suitable for development. The following tables describe the land suitability acreage based on the results of the overlay analysis. Almost sixty-eight percent (67.7%) of the corporate limits were determined to be highly or moderately suitable for development and 54.7% of the ETJ was determined to be highly or moderately suitable for development. It should be noted that a lower suitability score does not mean that an area cannot be developed. Development can occur in these areas with proper infrastructure and improvements. The LSA is to be used as a guideline to identify areas where development should be watched closely and developed with more caution. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 80 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN MAP 17 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Land Suitability Analysis Legend OCorporate Limits O ETJ Hydrology Land Suitability Analysis Least Suitable Low Suitability Moderate Suitability High Suitability The preparation of this map was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. CP olland Consulting. Planners, Inc. Page 81 Table 37. Town of Shallotte Corporate Limits LSA Acreage - Suitability Acreage % of Total Least Suitable 873 23.8% Low Suitability 312 8.5% Moderate Suitability 1,288 35.2% High Suitability 1,188 32.5% Total 3,661 100.0% Source: Holland Consulting Planners (February, 2005); North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis. Table 38. Town of Shallotte ETJ LSA Acreage Suitability Acreage % of Total Least Suitable 1,054 25.8% Low Suitability 794 19.4% Moderate Suitability 1,237 30.3% High Suitability 998 24.40/6 Total 4,083 100.096 Source: Holland Consulting Planners (February, 2005); North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis. Table 39. Town of Shallotte Total LSA Acreage Suitability Acreage % of Total Least Suitable 1,927 24.9% Low Suitability 1,106 14.30/6 Moderate Suitability 2,525 32.6% High Suitability 2,186 28.2% Total 7,744 100.0% Source: Holland Consulting Planners (February, 2005); North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 82 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN F. CURRENT PLANS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS The Town of Shallotte operates under the authority of a Mayor -Aldermen form of government. There are five members on the Shallotte Board of Aldermen. The Town employs afull-time Zoning Code Enforcement Officerwho oversees all development -related issues within the planning jurisdiction. The Brunswick County Inspections Department oversees construction inspections. The Town has an active nine member Planning Board (seven regular and two alternates) that reviews and comments on all proposed developments. There is also a nine member Board of Adjustment (seven regular and two alternates) that reviews variance requests. The following provides a summary of the Town's land use -related codes and regulations: L. Unified Development Ordinance The Town of Shallotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is used to regulate land development within the Town. The UDO was adopted by the Board of Aldermen on July 6, 2004. The ordinance is a comprehensive approach to land development and is divided intothree chapters: General Provisions, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. The following provides a summary of these chapters. a. General Provisions The General Provisions of the Town of Shallotte Unified Development Ordinance provides the purpose and authority of the document and gives direction by supplying basic definitions and guidance for interpretation. b. Zoning Ordinance The Zoning Ordinance provides information on the procedures for amendments, appeals, variances, interpretations, zoning and conditional use permits, enforcement, and nonconforming situations. Requirements are also furnished for Residential Cluster Developments, Planned Building Groups, Planned Residential Developments, Flood Damage Prevention, and Stormwater Quality Management. This section of the UDO also establishes the official zoning map and zoning districts for the corporate limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Specific requirements are set forth regarding permitted uses in each district as well as the minimum lot sizes, yard setbacks, and building heights. ..............................................................................................................:.:..................................................................:....................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 83 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Map 18 and Table 40 provide the location and acreage figures of all zoning districts within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. The two largest t zoning districts are RA- IS and HB. These two districts account for 44.6% of the Town's total jurisdiction. Fifty-six percent (56%) of Shallotte is zoned residential, 27.4% is -zoned commercial, 12.2% is zoned industrial,. and 4.4% is zoned Conservation. Table 40. Town of Shallotte Zoning Districts Acres % of Total Residential R-7 0.0 0.0% R-10 788.6 10.5% RM-10 85.8 1.1% R-15 411.8 .5.5% RA- 15 2,128.0 28.4% RAM- 15 786.2 10.5% Commercial. CB 62.0 0.8% HB 1,214.4 16.20/6 CW 99.0 1.3% B-2 682.0 9.1% 0/1 0.4 0.0% Industrial LI 15.7 0.2% HI 890.6 .12.0% Conservation 327.6 4.4% PUD 0.0 0.0% Total tal 7,492.1 100.0% Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc./Town of Shallotte. C. Subdivision Ordinance The Subdivision Ordinance specifies design standards for stormwater drainage and easements and guidance for sedimentation pollution control and stormwater runoff disposal. In addition, procedure is laid out for the development of minor and major subdivisions and design standards established for recreation areas, streets, and utilities. ..................................................................................................................................................... . TOWN 6F"S, P *A'*"L* *L 0** 84 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 'AF Opp ,pill fl-now 2. NC State Building Code The North Carolina State Building Code is used to oversee the erection of all structures. Brunswick County provides inspection services for the Town. The minimum use standards, provisions, and requirements for safe and stable design, methods of construction, and usage of materials in buildings and structures erected, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, converted to other uses, or demolished, and the equipment, maintenance, use, and occupancy of all buildings and structures in the Town and its extraterritorial jurisdiction, are regulated in accordance with the terms of the North Carolina State Building Code. 3. Hazard Mitigation Plan The Town of Shallotte adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) that was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in response to Federal and State legislation. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA21n, the Federal legislation, and Senate Bill 300, the State legislation, require that all local governments have a FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan in place in order to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding or Public Assistance (PA) funding following a natural disaster.. The plan identifies those hazards to which Shallotte is most susceptible, analyzes the vulnerability of Shallotte to those hazards (i.e., building development and value, and number of people at risk), and analyzes the Town's ability to respond to those hazards. The primary output of the plan is the Mitigation Strategies that assist with the prevention of loss due to hazards. 4. Review of the 1992 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Update The 1992 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Update was adopted by the Board of Aldermen on March 15, 1994, and certified by the Coastal Resources Commission on March 25, 1994. The plan included 50 policy statements and 46 implementing actions. Of the 46 implementing actions, 45 have either been accomplished, are in progress, or are ongoing. There is, one implementing action from the 1992 plan which was not carried out. All implementing actions from the 1992 plan are listed below according to their status of completion. This list is a verbatim reproduction of the text from the 1992 Town of Shallotte Land Use Plan Update; there may be duplications in the text. Some of these statements may be inconsistent with current circumstances and requirements. However, they were not changed in order to accurately reflect the contents of the 1992 plan. The action that was not completed will be revised and addressed in the policy action section of this plan. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN ACCOMPLISHED/IN PROGRESS/ONGOING RESOURCE PROTECTION Constraints to Development Including Flood Prone Areas, Soil Suitability and Seatic Tank Use 1. The Town recognizes the natural constraints placed on development by the floodplain of the Shallotte River and its tributaries and will, therefore, discourage development from occurring in the floodplain. Implementation Strategy: The Town will cooperate with the regulatory efforts of State and Federal agencies in discouraging future development from occurring within the floodplain of the Shallotte River and its tributaries. Other Hazard of Fragile Land Areas 2. Maritime Forests - There are no known stands _of Maritime Forests in Shallotte's planning jurisdiction; however, Town officials support State efforts to regulate and control development in Maritime Forests. 3. Freshwater Swamps - Shallotte policy shall be to continue to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Wetlands program which has jurisdiction in regulating development in freshwater swamp and freshwater marsh areas and pocosins. 4. Other Fragile Areas - Town policy on ORW's is to support State efforts to protect these waters although there are no ORW's in Shallotte. Town policy protection of shellfish waters, water supply areas and historic resources shall follow applicable local, State and Federal regulations. Hurricane and Flood Evacuation Needs 5. The Town will continue to discourage development from occurring within the floodprone areas of the Town, and shall actively participate in all storm event evacuation procedures as coordinated by the Emergency Management Coordinator: Implementation Strategies: a. The Town will continue to enforce the regulations under the Federal .Flood Insurance Program to ensure that structures are protected against flood damage. b. All land areas falling within the 100 Year Flood Plain will be designated "Conservation" on the Town's land classification map. .......................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 87 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Protection of Potable Water Supply 6. The Town will not permit development . of land uses which will degrade the quality of the. groundwater or significantly lower the water quantity in the aquifer. Implementation Strategies: a The Town will review all development proposals carefully to determine their effect on groundwater. b. The Town will continue to enforce the section of its Zoning Ordinance which prohibits the development of any landfills, hazardous waste disposal sites, or other uses which could pose a threat to the groundwater resource. Use of Package Treatment Plants 7. The Town of Shallotte policy is to not permit the development of package sewage treatment plants serving developments within the corporate limits, except in instances where pretreatment facilities may be necessary to serve particular industrial or other unique processes which serve to protect and supplement the Town's sewage treatment system. Before allowing treatment plants in the ETJ area, every effort should be made to connect to the Town's system. Implementation Strategy: Local ordinance will continue to be used to not allow package treatment plants in Shallotte Town Limits. Stormwater Runoff 8. Shallotte policy shall be to establish an ordinance that will require that runoff and drainage from development and agricultural activities shall be of a quality and quantity as near to natural conditions as possible.. Implementation Strategies: a The Town will begin the process of establishing sufficient stormwater management controls such as stormwater retention or detention facilities on future residential and non-residential developments to help ensure the maintenance or improve the surface water quality in Shallotte by controlling stormwater runoff. b. Shallotte will study the possible establishment of aStormwater Management Ordinance and procedure to be followed on all future development to ensure that stormwater runoff from future development will have a minimal impact on the Town's surface waters. C. Future Town plans, public works actions, and review procedures relating to drainage will include provisions to discourage increases in the flow of surface water into receiving waters. d. The Town, in its review of development proposals, will be satisfied that proposed systems of drainage conform as closely as possible with natural drainage patterns and conditions. ....................... .......................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 88 am CORE LAND USE PLAN e. The Town will continue to support the CAMA permitting procedure which specifies compliance with use standards under TI5A:07H Section .0208. Marina and Floating Home Development and Dry Stack Facilities 9. Shallotte policy shall be to support efforts to develop a marina in Shallotte or support efforts to upgrade existing marina facilities that can serve the Shallotte area and that meet all Federal, State and local requirements. Shallotte policy shall be to allow dry stack facilities as permitted in the Shallotte Zoning Ordinance. Industrial Impact on Fragile Areas 10. The Town of Shallotte supports the regulatory efforts of the Coastal Area Management Act and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prohibit the siting of inappropriate industrial development within the sensitive estuarine AEC of the Shallotte River. Implementation Strategy: The Town supports the CAMA permitting procedure which specifies compliance with use standards under 15 NCAC 7H, Section .0208. Development of Sound and Estuarine System Islands 11. Town policy shall be to discourage development of estuarine system islands. Restriction of Development in Areas up to Five Feet Above Mean High Water 12. Shallotte policy will restrict development in areas up to five feet above mean high water using existing CAMA, local, State and Federal regulations as applicable. Upland Excavation for Marina Basins 13. Shallotte policy shall be to allow upland excavation for marina basins adjacent to the Shallotte River if all zoning, CAMA and other applicable County, State or Federal regulations are complied with and all applicable permits are secured prior to beginning excavation work. Damaging of Existing Marshes by Bulkhead Installation 14. Shallotte policy shall be to allow bulkhead installation in freshwater swamps if all necessary local, State and Federal permits can be obtained and all applicable regulations to protect freshwater. swamps are followed. ...................................................... ............ TOWN 0F SHALLOTTE 89 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT Productive Agriculture Lands .15. The continued agricultural use of the Town's remaining farmlands shall be encouraged, but with all normal and permitted rights to use the land for other purposes reserved to the land owner and as allowed in the Shallotte Zoning Ordinance. Commercial Forest Lands 16. Shallotte policy shall be to continue to support the efficient planting and harvesting of commercial forest lands in upland areas or areas away from the Town's river, creeks, and tributaries. Harvesting of hardwoods in Conservation areas adjacent to the river, creeks, and tributaries will be discouraged in an effort to protect water quality. Agricultural operations must obtain a "wetland determination" prior to any hardwood clearing or drainage work in wetlands. This determination can be made with assistance from the County Soil Conservation Service. Inappropriate clearing or drainage in wetlands may jeopardize USDA benefits and coastal water quality. Wetland determination is done with assistance from the Corps of Engineers based on an on -site visit by the Corps of Engineers staff or a qualified consultant with follow-up and confirmation of the wetland location by the Corps of Engineers. Potential Mineral Production Areas .17. The Town of Shallotte policy is to not allow the development of mines and quarries within the Town limits or ETJ. Implementation Strategy: The Town will continue to enforce the current provision in the Zoning Ordinance that prohibits the development of mines within the Town limits and ETJ. Commercial and Recreational Fisheries 18. Shallotte policy shall be to continue to work to maintain or improve the water quality in the coastal waters as well as all the other water bodies of the community by developing better stormwater management practices for the Town and reducing future density by reviewing permitted densities in the Zoning Ordinance for areas adjacent to environmentally sensitive waters. Implementation Strategy: Shallotte will investigate establishment of a stormwater management ordinance and a lower density zone in areas adjacent to the river, creeks, tributaries and estuarine waters. Shallotte will request State or Federal grants to prepare a Stormwater Management Plan. ................................................................................................................................ ..................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 90 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development 19. Shallotte policy shall be to encourage residential,- commercial and industrial development that is compatible with existing land use, the Land Use Plan and zoning requirements. Implementation Strategies: a. The Town will investigate the possibility of establishing improved buffering standards and landscaping requirements to reduce the amount of runoff potentially reaching the Shallotte River. b. The Town will continue to cooperate with Federal and State regulatory agencies as they seek. to minimize the potential adverse impacts of future. development on the Town's natural systems. Peat and Phosphate Mining 20. There are no known phosphate deposits in Shallotte. Shallotte policy shall be to not allow peat or phosphate mining within the Town's Limits and ETJ. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Attitude Toward Growth 21. Shallotte policy shall continue to be to encourage both economic and community growth and development. Local officials will work to.insure Shallotte citizens' prosperity while maintaining the quality of life in Shallotte. Types and Location of Industries Desired 22. Shallotte policy shall be to use the Zoning Ordinance and updated Land Use Plan to direct the type and location of future industrial development. Industrial development shall not be allowed in the Conservation Classification area as shown on the Land Classification Map. Implementation Strategies: a The Town will seek to establish more specific buffering standards in the Zoning Ordinance for industrial development. b. The Town will use the Zoning Ordinance to direct future industrial development to . appropriate locations within the Town, in accordance with the above -stated policy. C. Town officials will work to establish a list of specific types of industries to be recruited for the area. Local Commitment to Providing Services 23. It is the policy of the Town of Shallotte to provide basic municipal services to all incorporated areas of the community. The Town is also willing to provide municipal services to new areas in the vicinity of the community. Provision of services shall be considered on a case -by -case basis. .................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 91 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Urban Growth Patterns Desired 24. Town policy shall be to encourage future growth to take place adjacent to existing water and sewer distribution lines. Implementation Strategies: a. The Town will continue to enforce its policies regarding the extension of public water and sewer services. b. The Town will continue to use the Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance to direct future urban growth. Redevelopment of Developed Areas Including —Relocation of Structures Due to Erosion 25. In general, the Town has developed a policy which requires that any reconstruction of substantially damaged structures must occur in conformance with current regulations and building codes. The Town encourages .the redevelopment of existing structures and sites in a manner which is compatible with the overall character of development in the community, and in conformance with current building standards. Redevelopment of structures affected by erosion of flood waters in Shallotte shall be allowed to be rebuilt as permitted by the Flood Insurance Program and if new construction meets all Zoning requirements and all applicable local, State and Federal regulations. Commitment to State and Federal Programs Including Erosion Control Public Access, Highway Improvements Port Facilities Dredging and Military Facilities 26. Shallotte policy shall continue to be to support State policy on erosion control, public access programs, highway improvements and dredging operations necessaryto maintain the Shallotte River. Shallotte policy shall continue to be to request financial assistance from State or Federal agencies in providing Town services such as water, sewer, roads and bridges. Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment Projects Including Financial Aid Providing? Spoil Areas or Providing Easements 27. The Town of Shallotte policy shall be to support maintenance of the Shallotte River channel as a navigable stream for boating and fishing. Implementation Strategy: The Town will continue to cooperate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.in its effort to maintain the navigability of the Shallotte River. ------------------ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE - 92 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Energy Facility Siting 28. Shallotte polity is to not oppose the location of energy facilities and related activities in the area, provided that all reasonable safeguards are used to protect the people and the environment and such facilities meet all Zoning, State and Federal regulations. Inshore and Offshore Exploration or Development Including Refineries, Storage .29. Shallotte policy is to not allow offshore exploration and inshore development of refineries or large gas or petroleum storage facilities in Shallotte. Town policy shall be to permit the exploration of gas or oil on inland properties as long as all zoning, State and Federal regulations are followed. Offshore exploration policy shall be implemented through the State and Federal permit review process. Tourism 30. The Town will continue to foster the trade center concept of the Town, both for permanent and seasonal residents. Shallotte policy shall be to continue to encourage and support efforts to increase tourism. Shallotte will continue to support the local Chamber of Commerce and North Carolina Division of Travel and Tourism as they work to promote more job opportunities and increased tourism for the area. Implementation Strategy: The Town will continue to allow visitors weekend opportunities to, trade in -Town by not adopting restrictive trade ordinance (blue laws). Coastal and Estuarine Water Access 31. Shallotte will work to establish a waterfront access program. Shallotte policy will be to continue to work to obtain funds through State and Federal programs such as the CAMA Access Program and Land and Water Conservation Funds to purchase and develop coastal and estuarine water access areas and access areas along the Shallotte River. Implementation Strategies: a Shallotte will seek grant funds to prepare a Waterfront Access and Development Plan. b. Shallotte.will prepare a waterfront access plan including cost estimates for acquisition and development of improvements. C. The Shallotte Planning Board will consider incorporating into .the Town Subdivision Regulations the requirement that all future subdivisions dedicate or pay a fee in lieu of dedication for waterfront access. Type, Densities, Location, Units Per Acre of Anticipated Residential Development 32. Shallotte policy shall be to continue to control the type, densities, location and units per acre of all future development in Shallotte. To carry out this policy the Shallotte Zoning Ordinance will be utilized. :..............................................::................:.....................................:..................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 93 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Recreation 33. Shallotte policy shall be to support recreational opportunities in Shallotte as financially feasible. Shallotte will pursue all opportunities to expand recreational oportunities and improved public access to the Town's river, creeks, streams and tributaries through utilization of CAMA access funds, Land and Water conservation funds and any other State or Federal funds that might be used for recreational facility acquisition and development. The Town will also work in cooperation with the Brunswick County Recreation Department. Implementation Strategy: The Town will apply for State or Federal financial assistance on an annual basis to acquire and/or develop more recreational facilities and park sites. Issues of Local Concern Sewer System Expansion 34. To ensure that Shallotte has the necessary sewage treatment capacity to accommodate desired economic growth in the community, Shallotte policy shall be to work toward expansion of the community's sewage treatment capacity during the next 12 to 24 month period. Implementation Strategies: a. Town Aldermen shall review on an annual basis the number of new sewer system connections and anticipated or actual additional use of the system in an effort to monitor use and capacity on an ongoing basis in order to provide adequate time to plan for and implement needed expansion. b. Town officials will review on an annual basis funds being generated from the Capital Reserve Fee and Acreage Fee that can be made available for sewage treatment capacity expansion. C. During the ten-year planning period, Town officials will utilize the services of an engineering firm to look at alternative sewage treatment expansion options and innovative collection systems based on future growth patterns. Local officials will also look at additional funding sources such as grants, loans and bonds to provide the necessary funding for further expansion. New Business and Industry 35. Town officials will continue to support the recently formed Committee of 100 in their efforts to attract new industry and expansion of existing business and industry. Implementation Strategies: a. Shallotte officials will support efforts to prepare a brochure on the Shallotte area that can be used to promote the community for new industry and business. --------- TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 94 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN b. Shallotte officials will support efforts by the Committee of 100 in developing an industrial building in the industrial park. C. Shallotte officials will support efforts by the Committee of 100 to prepare informational brochures on any existing vacant buildings in the community that are available and appropriate for small industrial or commercial use. d. Local officials will support efforts of the Committee of 100 to utilize the services of the Commerce Finance Center (919-733-5297) Industrial Building Renovation Fund or CDBG Economic Development Grant funds. Efforts to secure other loans or grants to bring about job opportunities in the community will be supported as financially feasible. Landscaping Downtown and River Area 36. Shallotte policy shall be to upgrade the aesthetic quality of downtown Shallotte by preparing and implementing a plan to landscape the downtown and river area of the community. Implementation Strategies: a. Town officials will contact the Department of Transportation and request assistance in planting trees along DOT right-of-way. b. Town officials will contact the Division of Forest Resources (919-733-2162) to receive information on and make application for an Urban and Community Forestry Grant when local matching funds required for the program are available. C. Town officials will consider revising the Shallotte Zoning Ordinance to require the planting of trees and shrubs or other ground cover in all future commercial or industrial developments to enhance the appearance of Shallotte. Placement of Utilities Underground 37. . Shallotte policy shall be to investigate the feasibility of placing existing utilities underground. Implementation Strategies: a. Local officials.will contact the users of overhead utilities to determine the feasibility and cost for placing utilities underground. b. Local officials will prepare a plan and budget for placing utilities underground if found to be financially feasible.. C. Consider revising Subdivision Ordinance to require underground utilities in.all residential developments. Revise zoning ordinance to required commercial and industrial development to place all utilities underground. Future Road System Planning 38. Shallotte policy shall be to plan for future thoroughfares, minor thoroughfares and minor streets during the next five -to -ten-year period. .............. ....... .:......... ........... ..............:............................................:................:...........................•............ -... ......... :........ ........................ TOWN OF SHALLOT .E 95 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Implementation Strategies: a. Request assistance from DOT in preparing a Shallotte Thoroughfare Plan. Contact Dr. M.R. Pool, Statewide Planning Branch, Division of Highways, P.O. Box 25201, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611, 919-733-4705. b. Revise Subdivision Ordinance as appropriate to provide for the location of new thoroughfares as shown on the official Thoroughfare Plan once adopted. Overpass of U.S. 17 By -Pass at N.C. 130 39. Shallotte policy shall be to continue to support the construction of an overpass at U.S. 17 By -Pass and N.C. 130 as soon as possible to eliminate this dangerous intersection. Recycling 40. Shallotte policy is to develop and implement a recycling program in cooperation with Brunswick County to reduce solid waste being placed in the county Landfill by 25%. Local Flea Market 41. Shallotte policy will be to investigate the possible adoption of a local ordinance that would prohibit road -side flea markets to street vendors without a Town issued permit. Town policy will also be to support the establishment of a local flea market in a suitable commercial building, possibly an adaptive use of a currently vacant building. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST -DISASTER RECOVERY AND EVACUATION PLAN Storm Hazard Mitigation 42. The Town of Shallotte shall discourage development from being constructed within the 100-year floodplain. Implementation Strategy: The Town will continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, and to enforce its provisions. 43. The Town of Shallotte shall require all new construction to conform to current applicable construction standards, particularly those provisions which require construction to meet wind resistive factors, i.e., design, wind velocity. Implementation Strategy: The Town shall continue to enforce the North Carolina Building Code, particularly with regard to trailer tie -downs and anchorage. ..................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 96 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Post -Disaster Reconstruction 44. The Town of Shallotte supports the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Brunswick County as ultimately responsible for supervising the implementation of policies and procedures contained in the disaster relief and assistance plan, as well as any immediate post -disaster recovery policies. 45. The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Shallotte shall be responsible for carrying out the implementation of any long-term policies and actions related to post -disaster recovery in the Town of Shallotte. 46. Any structure suffering damage amounting to in excess of 50% of the structure's value prior to damage, shall be required to. abide by the most current and restrictive development and building . standards then in effect. 47. The Town of Shallotte shall not use local funds for the purchase of land parcels located in hazard areas or rendered unbuildable by storms or other events, for the purpose of shoreline access. 48. In the event of damage to public utilities, priorities shall be given to those repairs that will restore service, to as many persons as possible, as soon as possible. Efforts should be made to relocate public utilities away from hazard areas as a precaution against repetitive, future public expense and replacement. 49. The Board of Aldermen may declare a moritorium of up to 180 days on the permitting of any new construction, including new utility hook-ups or redevelopment construction thatwould increase the intensity of the land uses existing before the damaging storm event. Evacuation Plan 50. The Town of Shallotte supports the efforts of the Brunswick County Emergency Management Coordinator to facilitate and encourage the safe evacuation of vulnerable areas of the County during storm events. Implementation Strategy: Town officials will continue to actively participate in -various scheduledactivities of coordination between Towns in the County for storm preparedness, evacuation, and post -disaster recovery. NOT ACCOMPLISHED STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST -DISASTER RECOVERY AND EVACUATION PLAN Post -Disaster Reconstruction Implementation Strategy: 1. Regarding Policy number 3 (46 listed in this plan), the Town will consider changing its excess of 50% criterion to a standard which conforms more directly to the percentages employed in the County Damage Assessment Plan. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 97 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN SECTION VI. PLAN FOR THE FUTURE A. FUTURE DEMANDS I . Introduction Growth is expected *to continue through 2020 at a rate of 133.0% for the 20-year time period. Development in Shallotte's planning jurisdiction could strain the capacity of the existing transportation system; increase demand for municipal supplied water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal; and place increasing demands on school facilities, recreational facilities, police and fire departments, and administrative/regulatory agencies. The basic demand for housing — in particular, affordable housing — will continue to be an important need to be addressed by the Town in the coming decade. The next section of the CAMA Core Land Use Plan applies the information learned throughout the plan into the formulation of goals, policies, and implementing actions. The goals, policies, and implementing actions should take into consideration the information obtained as well as address the demands for future infrastructure needs discussed in this section. 2. Housing Trends According to the 2000 US Census, from 1990 to 2000 the Town of Shallotte's housing stock increased by 187 dwelling units for an average of 1.8.7 dwelling units per year. This trend is increasing within the Town. Building permit data provided by the county shows that between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2004, 162 single-family residence building permits were issued and 17 mobile home permits were issued. The data indicates a 179 dwelling unit increase for an average of 90 units per year. The average household size for all units decreased slightly from 2.34 persons perhousehold in 1990 to 2.30 persons per household in 2000. For forecast purposes, through 2020 this trend has been continued. The forecast growth of households is provided in Table 4 I . Table 41. Town of Shallotte Estimated Population Growth and Household Characteristics 2000 2010 2020 Total Population* 1,230 1,893 2,866 # of Households** 534 1,335 2,136 Persons per Households 2.3 1.42 1.34 *Ina household. In 2000, 89% of the Shallotte population were reported to live in a household. That percentage was applied to the 2010 and 2020 forecasts. **In 2000, households made up 89% of housing units. Source: Office of State Planning and Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. .......................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 98 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 3. Commercial Land Use Commercial land use is expected to expand during the planning period. However, no significant changes in the location/distribution of commercial land use are expected. Commercial area comprises 9.4% of the total land use acreage within the corporate limits and 1.9% of the total land within the Town's ETJ. The majority of commercial development is expected to continue along Main Street, Whiteville Road, and US Highway 17. The need for redevelopment or renovation of commercial areas in the Central Business District may become necessary for new businesses desiring to locate in Shallotte as the age of existing commercial structures increases and buildings deteriorate. 4. Industrial Land Use Industrial land use within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction comprises approximately 780 acres. Almost 628 acres (18.9%) of the Town's corporate area is being utilized for industrial use and 151.8 acres (4.0%) within the ETJ is being utilized for. industrial use. Shallotte should continue to provide sound infrastructure including water, sewer, and electrical service to industrial areas. As industrial development occurs, land use compatibility problems should be avoided. S. Residential/Commercial/Industrial Land Use SummarX The comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial existing land use compared to existing zoned acreage for these uses indicates more thanample land available for development. The following table provides a comparison. Table 42. Town of Shallotte Corporate Limits and ETJ 2003 Residential -Commercial -Industrial Land Use Acreage Compared to Zoned Acreage Actual Land Zoned Percentage of Use Acreage Acreage Zoned Acreage Residential* 2,486.7 4,200.4 59.2% Commercial 383.0 2,057.8. 18.6% Industrial. 779.5 906.3 86.00/6 *Excludes Office and Institutional and Mixed Use areas. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. There should be ample zoned undeveloped land to accommodate growth during the planning period. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 99 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 6. Transportation The 1992 CAMA Land Use Plan identified three important transportation issues. Two continue to be important issues and are identified as follows: Preparation of a thoroughfare plan. Revise Subdivision Ordinance as appropriate to provide for the location of new thoroughfares as shown on the official Thoroughfare Plan. During the planning period, one bridge project is expected which is included in the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), This includes a bridge replacement on SR 1349 over Mulberry Swamp. There is also a road project at SR 1357 that involves realigning an intersection.. The following summarizes both improvements. These projects:are:delineated on Map 15. The TIP also proposes two unfunded projects. Unfunded projects are not delineated on TIP maps. . Total Est. Length Funding Schedule ID No Description Cost (Thou.) (Miles) Work Type Source (Fiscal Years) B-4440 Replace Bridge No. 163 over Mulberry. 500 N/A Right-of-way NFA` FY07 Swamp - SR 1349 Construction NFA FY08 U-3462 New location - SR 1357 & NC 130 -.Realign 9144 N/A Planing/Design 1n Progress intersection to eliminate offset Mitigation STP** FY06 Right-of-way STP FY06 Construction STP FY08 U-3463 New route - NC 179 to US 17 Business - 5400 1.7 . Right-of-way STP Post Years Two lanes Construction STP Post Years Unfunded Project U-3473 US 17 to NC 136 - Construct a 2 lane 5500 1.9 Right-of-way STP Post Years facility US 17 at SR 1 184 (Ocean Isle Beach - Construction STP Post Years Road) to SR 1320 (McMiley Road) on new Unfunded Project location and upgrade SR 1320 to NC 130 'Bridge Replacement Off -Federal -Aid -System. "Surface Transportation Program. 7. Public Land Use The Town is considering the acquisition of land adjacent to Town Hall for expansion of the Administration, Police, and Fire Departments. The estimated cost of the Town. Hall expansion is $1 to $1.5 million, the estimated cost for the Fire Station is $1.2 million, and the estimated cost of the Police Department is $500,000. There has been talk about acquiring land for passive park use but there are no plans right now for the acquisition. Shallotte will continue to maintain and improve its existing public facilities. - .................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 100 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 8. Education At this time, Shallotte is served by two public elementary schools (Supply Elementary and Union Elementary), one public middle school (Shallotte Middle), and one public high school (West Brunswick). The combined enrollment at these schools for the 2004/2005 school year was 3,500. At this time, Supply Elementary School, Shallotte Middle School, and West Brunswick High School are operating at slightly over capacity. Recent forecasting suggests the Town's population will increase by approximately 1,839 persons by 2020. Historically, school -aged children have comprised approximately 9% of the Town's population. If this trend continues, the Brunswick County School System may need to accommodate around 166 additional students from Shallotte by 2620. Assuming these students will be divided between the four schools listed above, the impact on the school system from Shallotte should be relatively minor. However, with three of the schools already operating over capacity and the fact that Brunswick County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state, there will be a significant amount of pressure placed on the system as a whole. Currently, the Brunswick County School System is researching areas for land acquisition that will accommodate the construction of the equivalent of two elementary schools and one middle school. 9. Recreation The Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, 2001, was published by the National Recreation and Parks Association to provide national guidelines to serve as an expression of reasonableness and adequacy with respect to quality service delivery for recreation, parks, and open space. The following table provides a summary of the national standards for selected recreational facilities and Shallotte's existing and future demand for new facilities. Table 43. National Recreation Standards and Demand for Facilities in Shallotte Existing Existing Facility Year 2020 Additional Standard Facilities Demand' Facility Demand" Baseball I per 10,000 persons 4 No demand None League Softball I per 4,000 persons 4 No demand None Practice Fields I per 3,000 persons None I + Youth Baseball Fields . I per 3,000 persons 4* I + Tennis Courts I per 1,000 persons 2 No demand +2 Basketball Goals I per 500 persons 2 1 +4 Football/Soccer I per 6,000 persons I No demand None. Swimming 900 square feet per 1,000 persons None 1,243 SF +2,898 SF *This column represents the number of additional facilities the Town currently needs to serve its existing population. "This column represents the number of additional facilities the Town will need to serve a population of approximately 3,220 in 2020. There are a total of 4 baseball/softball/youth baseball fields. ""There is one full size soccer field. However, the field can be broken into 3-5 fields for small children. Source: National Recreation and Parks Association, 2001. . TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 101 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN As in in the table, according to National Recreation Standards, the Town's future demands include development of one practice field, one youth baseball field, two tennis courts, four basketball goals, and a swimming facility. However, it should be noted that these guidelines reflect professional judgement, rather than an assessment of community needs, and no two communities are the same. Furthermore, many communities have found the national guidelines difficult to meet. Therefore, the pursuit of achieving national recreation standards should not take the place of common sense and recognizing the needs of the community. It should also be noted that many communities have taken out basketball courts or are not constructing additional courts because they are often a breeding ground for illegal activity. In addition, Shallotte is located in an area that is rich in natural outdoor recreational opportunities. Therefore, the National Recreational Guidelines may not be considered an absolute standard. 10. Water System The Town of Shallotte purchases water from Brunswick County. The capacity of the water system should be adequate through the planning period. However, as the Town continues to grow, additional lines and connections will be required. The county expects to exceed water treatment plant capacity by 2010. In order to offset that demand, the county plans to upgrade or design and expand the surface water treatment plant. The Town has a contract with the county that obligates the county to provide water to the Town. For estimates of future water demand, see Section VLE.6. 1 I . Sewer System During the planning period, the major sewer system needs will be installation of.2 to 3 lift stations to reduce head pressure. The estimated cost of the installation is $750,000 per lift station, or $2.25 million total. For estimates of future sewer demand, see Section VI.E.6. 12. Solid Waste Garbage pickup is provided by Brunswick County. A private hauler picks up recycling within the Town. As a result, there are no public facility needs related to solid waste disposal and recycling. 13. Police. Fire, and Rescue Services In estimating the impact of growth, planning standards for public services have been estimated; the following figures are averages, and are intended to help quantify the impacts of growth: Per 1,000 persons in population growth, a town is likely to need two additional police officers, 0.6 vehicles, and 200 square feet of facility space for law enforcement. Likewise, fire protection will involve 1.65 personnel, 0.2 vehicles, and 250 square feet of facility space for every 1,000 persons. Increased demand on emergency medical services amounts to 36.5 calls per 1,000 population, one vehicle, and 4.1 full-time personnel per 30,000 persons. ----------------------------------------- -- TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 102 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN As previously discussed, Shallotte is expected to have a net gain of approximately 1,839 persons by 2020. . Based on this assumption, the following provides a summary of additional equipment and staffing required to accommodate growth: Police Fire Rescue Vehicles 1 1 2 Square Feet 368 460 — Staff 4 3 0 Calls — — 67 Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. As reflected above, the impact on the Town's police, fire, and rescue services from anticipated population growth is moderate. However, as discussed elsewhere in this plan, these estimates do not include population growth resulting from annexation. It is impossible to estimate the impact from annexations at this time. If the Town decides to annex any areas, detailed annexation reports will need to be prepared describing how all Town services will be extended/provided to the area 14. Redevelopment/Development Issues One. of the major development/redevelopment issues in the Town of Shallotte will be the upgrading of municipal and public facilities. Another major redevelopment issue is the revitalization of downtown. The preservation of this area and the support of the businesses there should be a priority. Any new development should be sensitive to the many fragile areas of environmental concern within the Town. The Town should also make the preservation and renovation of housing for its low -to -moderate income. families and individuals an important issue. The Town should undertake the following in support of residential development: Support applications for North Carolina Community Development housing rehabilitation funds. Support applications for North Carolina Housing Finance Agency home improvement funds. » Investigate the development and enforcement of a minimum housing code. The redevelopment of areas following a hurricane or other natural disaster is an important issue for Shallotte based on the Town's geographic location near the coast. The specifics of this redevelopment will be addressed_ in the Storm Hazard Mitigation and Post -Disaster Reconstruction section of this plan. Wind damage and flooding could result from the inland movement of a major hurricane or nor'easter. -TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 103 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN B. LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS This section of the plan is intended to guide the development and use of land in Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. The future land use map and policies are intended to support the Town's and CAMA's goals. Specifically, this section includes the Town of Shallotte's goals, land use development policies, and the future land use map for the Town's planning jurisdiction. The future land use map and the specified development goals are based on the Town of Shallotte community concerns (identified on pages 6 and 7 of.this plan) and the future needs/demands (identified in Section VI.A of this plan). In addition, this document is intended to serve as Shallotte's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Plan. The future land use plan or "map" is an essential tool for implementing land use planning. The map is intended to serve as a guide for the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen when they review private development proposals and make decisions on the location of public facilities The land use plan also provides a framework upon which zoning and subdivision regulations and the capital improvements program should be based. In fact, the.preparation of a land use plan and map is mandated by legislation as a prerequisite for zoning. North Carolina General Statute 153A-341 states that: Zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the town's planning jurisdiction. A land use plan is intended to accomplish three primary objectives. These objectives are as follows: » To promote economic efficiency by coordinating the size and location of publicly provided future community facilities with the location and intensity of future private residential, commercial, and industrial activity. To optimize resources by allocating land for its most suitable use. For example, a town may want to encourage industrial development on sites accessible to existing water and sewer lines and in areas with suitable soil conditions. Or, a town may choose to arrange land uses in such a way as to protect environmentally sensitive areas. .................................................... ...... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 104 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN To provide a land use form that reflects the vision of the town's residents, is unified, avoids conflicting land uses, optimizes resources, preserves the town's character and is pleasing: providing open space, vistas, and distinguishable districts. It is important that the Town of Shallotte understands that merely completing the land use plan, illustrating the Town's vision for the future, does not ensure that its objectives will be met. The Town must continuously work at accomplishing plan implementation and maintaining an effective planning program. C. POLICIES/IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS Introduction. The policies included in this plan -are intended to be consistent with the goals of CAMA. This plan will address the CRC management topics for land use plans and comply with all state and federal rules and regulations. The following will serve as a guideline to assist in assuring that this land use plan will guide the development and use of land in a manner that is consistent with the management goal(s), planning objective(s), and land use plan requirements of this plan. These policies/implementing actions will apply to theTown's entire planning jurisdiction. All policies/implementing actions shall be used for consistency review by appropriate state and federal agencies. Resource conservation and impact analysis issues are addressed throughout the policies and implementing actions included in this plan. However, the following conservation related policies and implementing actions are emphasized: Public Access, page I 1 I . Conservation, page 116. » Stormwater Control, page 1 17. » Natural Hazard Areas, page 123. Water Quality, page 124. » Cultural, Historical, and Scenic Areas, page 129. Specifically, in implementing this plan, the Town of Shallotte Planning Board and Board of Aldermen will continually do the following: Consult the Land Use Plan during the deliberation of all re -zoning requests. » Consider the following in deliberation of all zoning petitions: » Consider the policies and implementing actions of this plan and all applicable .CAMA regulations in their decisions regarding land use and development (including 15A NCAC 7H). ............................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 105 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN » All uses that are allowed in a zoning district must be considered. A decision to re -zone or not to re -zone a parcel or parcels of property cannot be based on consideration of only one use or a partial list of the uses allowed within a zoning district. » Requests for zoning changes will not be approved if the requested change will result in spot zoning. Spot zoning is a form of discriminatory zoning whose sole purpose is to serve the private interests of one or more landowners instead of furthering the welfare of the entire community as part of an overall zoning plan. Spot zoning is based on the arbitrary and inappropriate nature of a re -zoning change rather than, as is commonly believed, on the size of the area being re -zoned. » Zoning which will result in strip development should be discouraged. Strip development is a melange of development, usually commercial, extending along both sides of a major street. Strip development is often a mixture of auto -oriented enterprises (e.g., gas stations, motels, and food stands), and truck -dependent wholesale and light industrial enterprises along with the once -rural homes and farms that await conversion to commercial use. Strip development may severely reduce traffic -carrying capacity of abutting streets by allowing for excessive and conflicting curb cuts. The concept of uniformity should be supported in all zoning deliberations. Uniformity is a basic premise of zoning which holds that all land in similar circumstances should be zoned alike; any different circumstances should be carefully balanced with a demonstrated need for such different treatment. Zoning regulations should be made in accordance with the Shallotte Land Use Planand designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the. overcrowding of land; to avoid_ undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout Shallotte's planning jurisdiction. Specifically, the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen should ask the following questions: » Does Shallotte need more land in the zone class requested? TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 106 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN » Is there other property in the Town that might be more appropriate for this use? » Is the request in accordance with the Shallotte Land Use Plan? It should be noted that no CAMA permits (minor or major) shall be issued for any proposal that is inconsistent with any of the policies noted within the Land Use Plan. » Will the request have a serious impact on traffic circulation, parking space, sewer and water services, and other utilities? » Will the request have an impact on other Town services, including police protection or fire protection? » Is there a good possibility that the request, as proposed, will result in lessening the enjoyment or use of adjacent properties? » Will the request, as proposed, cause serious noise, odors, light, activity, or unusual disturbances? » Does the request raise serious legal questions such as spot zoning, hardship, violation of precedents, or need for this type of use? » Does the request adversely impact any CAMA AECs or other environmentally sensitive areas including water quality? It is intended that this plan will serve as the basic tool to guide development/growth in Shallotte's planning jurisdiction subject to the following: » The Town of Shallotte Unified Development Ordinance should be revised from time to time to be consistent, as reasonably possible, with the recommendations of this plan and the evolving nature of the Town's growth and development policy. Land development regulations should be designed: to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. » The Town of Shallotte will coordinate all development proposals with appropriate State and/or Federal agencies. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 107 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 2. Policies Regarding Land Use and Development in AEC's The Town of Shallotte accepts state and federal law regarding land uses and development in AECs. By reference, all applicable state and federal regulations are incorporated into this document. However, Shallotte does not consider the following issues to be relevant/applicable within its planning jurisdiction: » Outstanding Resource Waters » Maritime Forests Development of Sound and .Estuarine System Islands Peat or Phosphate Mining's Impact on any Resource » Beach Nourishment The Areas of Environmental Concern and Fragile Areas within Shallotte's planning jurisdiction include the following: Public trust areas as defined in 15A NCAC 7H.0207 public trust areas. » 404 jurisdiction determinations can only be made by Corps of Engineers personnel through individual on -site analysis. For the issuance of CAMA permits within areas of environmental concern, the state's minimum acceptable use standards are defined by 15A NCAC 7H. A local unit of government must adopt policies which are, at a minimum, equal to and consistent with the state's minimum use standards. Shallotte may adopt policies which are more stringent than the minimum use standards. For example, the state standards allow marinas to be located within primary nursery areas if some minimum conditions are met. Shallotte could adopt a policy stating that marinas will not be permitted within primary nursery areas (this is only an example, not a recommendation). If this were to occur, a CAMA permit for marina construction in a primary nursery area would not be issued. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF ITS POLICIES WITHIN AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN. The second area of land use plan application is that of establishing policies to guide the jurisdiction's local planning. This may apply both within areas of environmental concern where LAMA regulations apply and in non-CAMA regulated areas of the Town. Under North Carolina legislation, land use plans are not regulatory controls. Non-CAMA related recommendations must be implemented with local land use ordinances such as zoning or subdivision ordinances. If this plan recommends that the average residential density should be three dwelling units.per acre within a particular area, then that density must be achieved through local zoning ordinance or other regulatory control. (This should not be confused with the interaction of the land use plan with the CAMA regulations and 15A NCAC 7H use standards.) TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 108 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN The final area of application is that of "Consistency Review." Proposals and applications for state and federal assistance or requests for agency approval or projects are normally reviewed against a jurisdiction's land use plan to determine if the project is consistent with local policies. Inconsistencies of a project with local policies could serve as grounds for denial or revision of a project. For example, an individual or, agency may request state or federal funding to construct a 30-unit low -to -moderate income housing project. If the proposed location of the project is within an area in which this land use plan states that the residential density should not exceed two dwelling units per acre, the project may be judged to be inconsistent with the local land use plan. All policies and implementing actions are to be utilized by the State of North Carolina for consistency review. Note the following: No policy is subordinate to another. All management topics have equal status. The future land use map may show some areas in a developed category which may also include sensitive habitats or natural areas. The intent is that development should be designed/permitted to protect these areas through utilization of concepts such as ' cluster development. Development/project approval will be based on project design which avoids substantial loss of important habitat areas. D. LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS . Introduction The purposes of the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) management topics are to ensure that CAMA Land Use Plans support the goals of CAMA, to define the CRC's expectations for the land use planning process, and to give the CRC a substantive basis for review and certification of CAMA Land Use Plans. Each of the following management topics (Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Infrastructure Carrying Capacity, Transportation, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Local Areas of Concern) include three components: a management goal, a statement of the CRC's planning objective, and requirements for the CAMA Land Use Plan. The local concerns which should be addressed in this plan are identified on pages 6 and 7. These concerns and issues were utilized to develop the goals and objectives which are included in this plan. Most of the policies and implementing actions are continuing activities. In most situations, specific timelines are not applicable. Refer to page 150 fora list.of those policies/implementing actions which have a specific schedule. The policies and implementing actions frequently utilize the following words: should, continue, encourage, enhance, identify, implement, maintain, prevent, promote, protect, provide, strengthen, support, work. The intent of these words is defined in Appendix III. ...... :....... ....... ........... ........... ......................................................................:...................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 109 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 2. Impact of CAMA Land Use Plan Policies on Management Topics The development of this land use plan has relied heavily on the CAMA-prescribed land suitability analysis which is included in Section V.E of this document. It is intended that this document is supportive of the CAMA regulations for protection of AEC's (I 5A NCAC 7H). This plan is intended to support the Town of Shallotte vision statement which was developed based on the key issues identified on pages 6 and 7 of this document and the CAMA AEC regulations. No negative impacts are anticipated by the implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies which are included in this plan. Also refer to Tools for Managing Development, Section VII, page 148. Note: It is intended that all policies are consistent with applicable State and Federal requirements when State and Federal requirements apply. If a policy exceeds State or Federal requirements, that fact will be noted. Please note: Policies and Implementing Actions are numbered consecutively throughout this document with the letter "P" denoting a policy and the letter "I" denoting an implementing action. At the January:24, 2006, Land Use Plan Committee Meeting, the committee discussed issues that they felt were of importance to the Town. These issues were based on Section V, Analysis of Existing and Emerging Conditions of this plan and the issues identification meeting held on November 17, 2004. The following summarizes the relationship of the issues identified at the January meeting to the policy statements/implementing actions which follow this section: Policy and/or Implementing Comment Action Reference # Develop a recreation plan. 1.71, 1.72 Provide public access via a boardwalk. 1.1 Provide public access via a boat ramp. 1.2 Expand Central Business District. 1.20 Increase the distance between frontage roads and major highways. 1.39, 1.40 Address buffers along the US Highway 17 corridor. P.33, P.34 Identify future corridors. 1.42 Recruit new companies to the area. 1.68 Capitalize on natural resources. P.22 Make the Shallotte River a navigable river. 1.3 Provide more sidewalks. 1.13,1.14 Add mixed use provisions to the UDO. 1.10 Include information regarding clear cutting. P.25, 1.28 ............................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 110 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Policy and/or Implementing Comment Action Reference # Address the Town's feelings regarding metal buildings. Upgrade municipal facilities. Revitalize downtown. Protect existing residential areas. Emphasize green and blue trails. Development of a community center. Public infrastructure. Housing for seniors and affordable housing Planning for construction of Interstate 74 Protect areas of environmental concern Environmental education 3. Public Access 1.21 1.74 1.63 P.7, P.8 1.71 1.75 1.30, 1.31,1.32 P.6 P.68 P.15, P.21, P.22, P.23, 1.24 1.24; 1.53,1.54 a. Management Goal To protect the public's right to access public trust waters within the Town of Shallotte planning jurisdiction and the coastal region. b. Planning Objective To develop comprehensive policies and activities that provide opportunities for the public to access public trust waters within the planning jurisdiction. The Town supports the state's shoreline access policies as set forth in NCAC Chapter 15A Subchapter 7M and will conform to CAMA and other state and federal environmental regulations affecting the development of estuarine access areas. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are Shallotte's policies and implementing actions for public access. Policies: P. I The Town opposes any use which significantly interferes with the public right to navigate or access the Shallotte River or any other public trust waters. P.2 The Town believes that, where possible, public shoreline access sites should be accessible to persons with disabilities. ............................................................................... .•-•- ....................... TOWN OFAL SHLOTTE III CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.3 The Town supports new development and redevelopments that promote Shallotte as a tourist and recreational destination. The Town intends for these developments to protect and preserve the natural environment and supports the private and public development of waterfront access through private funds and grant monies. PA Shallotte supports state/federal funding of piers for crabbing, fishing, or public estuarine access.. The Town also supports the preservation and maintenance of areas that have. traditionally and historically been used for public access. ImIlementing Actions: 1.1 The Town will consider applying for public access funding for a boardwalk along the Shallotte River. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.2 The Town will consider applying for public access funding for a boat ramp on the Shallotte River. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1:3 Shallotte desires the Shallotte River to be a navigable river. The Town will look for resources to assist with sandbar removal, navigational markings, and channel depth maintenance. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009 1.4 The Town will review and update, if necessary, the existing commercial waterfront zoning district.. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.5 Shallotte will update the 1995 Waterfront Access Plan and request Division of Coastal Management funding for the update. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.6 Shallotte will pursue funding under the North Carolina CAMA Shoreline Access funding program for other eligible projects that provide access for its citizens. (I SA NCAC 7M, Section .0300, Shorefront Access Policies). Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.7 The Town will cooperate with state and federal agencies to secure,estuarine access areas to ensure.adequate shoreline access. Schedule: Continuing Activity. NOTE: There are no shoreline areas in Shallotte targeted for shoreline/beach nourishment. TOWN OF SHA"L, E 112 . AMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 4. Land Use Compatibility a. Management Goal To maintain an environment with compatible land uses where inconsistent/conflicting land uses are prohibited while offering a mix of uses in certain districts. b. Planning Objectives To provide policies with clear direction to assist local decision making and consistency findings for zoning, divisions of land, and public and private projects. The Town desires to balance the protection of natural resources and fragile areas with development. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are Shallotte's policies and implementing actions for land use compatibility. Policies - Residential: P.5 Shallotte supports maintaining'an inventory of standard housing. The Town supports repair and reconstruction of privately -owned dwelling units through private funds and/or grants. PA Shallotte supports the development of affordable housing options for low to moderate income persons and seniors. P.7 . The Town supports the establishment of buffers between residential areas and non- residential areas or adjacent thoroughfares. Office/Institutional/Multi-family and Conservation/Open Space land uses are acceptable buffers between light industrial and commercial development and adjacent residential land uses. P.8 Shallotte desires to protect established residentially -developed areas and discourages the rezoning of existing residentially -developed orzoned areas to anon -residential classification when reasonably possible. Such rezoning and amendments in land use classifications to the future land use map should be carefully considered to be the best overall land development policy. P.9 Shallotte supports creating a mix of uses offering the convenience of retail facilities to property owners in an effort to reduce traffic flow on main thoroughfares. ................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 113 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.10 Shallotte supports densities that are appropriate to the services accessible to the area. Low density land uses should be located in areas that do not have public water or sewer service. P.1 I Shallotte supports smart growth development to preserve the atmosphere and natural resources. Implementing Actions - Residential: - 1.8 The Town will compile and maintain a list of dilapidated and/or substandard houses within the planning jurisdiction. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.9 The Town will apply for grant funding to rehabilitate substandard houses and clear dilapidated houses for low to moderate income persons and the elderly. Some sources for this funding are: Community Development Block Grant funding, North Carolina Housing Finance Agency funding, Brunswick County Housing Authority funding, and United States Department of Agriculture funding. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.10 Shallotte will consider revisions to the UDO that include definitions and regulations for Mixed -Use developments. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.11 Shallotte will revise the UDO to incorporate multiple multi -family zoning districts in order to provide for less dense multi -family districts. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.12 The Town will revise the UDO to include peak hour requirements in Traffic Impact Studies. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.13. The Town will prepare a pedestrian access study. that identifies the locations of current sidewalks, the need for sidewalk additions, and the need for walking/hiking trails. Schedule: Ongoing with Annual Update. 1.14 Shallotte will apply for funding to implement actions determined necessary in the sidewalk study. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.15 Shallotte will allow the reconstruction of any residential structures demolished by natural disasters when the reconstruction complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.16 The Town will review, for consistency, the land suitability map and analysis during rezoning and subdivision plat deliberations. This consistency review will be presented to the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen. The Future Land Use Map will also be reviewed for consistency. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE I I4 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P 1.17 The Town will strictly enforce the minimum housing code. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.18 Shallotte will provide water and sewer service to new residential developments. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.19 The Town of Shallotte will appoint a committee to study and analyze the land within the''/z= mile expanded planning boundary to determine appropriate future land use. This study will include, but not be limited to a land suitability analysis, a review of existing land use, and an analysis of soils, infrastructure, etc. Schedule: Fiscal Years 2007-2009 and when county approves an ETJ expansion. Policies - Commercial/Industrial: . P.12 Shallotte supports commercial development along the Main Street Corridor and in other areas consistent with the Town's future land use map (see Map 19). P.13 The Town supports the idea of commercial nodes being separated by Office/Institutional/Multi-family land uses to provide transition and to preserve vehicle carrying capacity. P.14 Shallotte desires for new commercial developments to blend with surrounding neighborhoods. P.15 Shallotte discourages industrial development within fragile areas and areas with low land suitability. This policy applies to both new industrial development and to expansion of existing industrial facilities. P.16 Shallotte supports the recruitment and siting of environmentally compatible light industrial and commercial establishments within its borders in areas that are already similarly developed or in public or private industrial parks. P. 17 The Town supports the creation of volunteer agricultural districts. P.18 Shallotte desires industrial developments to be located adjacentto and/orwith direct access to major thoroughfares. P.19 The Town supports the development of new industries that are accessible to existing public . water and sewer services. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 115 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.20 The Town wishes to closely regulate industries which are noxious by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, glare, noise, odor, and vibrations, and those which deal primarily in hazardous products such as explosives. P.21 Shallotte desires for new industries not be located in areas that are considered least suitable according to the Land Suitability Map (Map 17, page 81). Implementing Actions - Commercial/Industrial: 1.20 Shallotte will consider expanding the Central Business District towards White Street and to include more of US Highway 17 Business (from NC Highway 130 to NC Highway 130). Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2008. 1.21 The Town will consider amending the UDO to include guidelines regarding the location and appearance (finish/facade) of metal buildings. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.22 The Town will _enforce its zoning regulations for.type and location of commercial and industrial development. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.23 Shallotte will rely on its zoning ordinance and the CAMA permitting program, if required, with regard to new industrial development and expansion of existing industrial facilities. Schedule: Continuing Activity. Policies - Conservation: P.22 The Town supports the preservation and maintenance of its environmentally sensitive areas while promoting and capitalizing on its natural resources. P.23 Except as otherwise permitted in this plan, residential, commercial, and industrial development should not be supported in natural heritage areas or coastal wetlands. Residential, commercial, and industrial development which meets I SA NCAC 7H use standards will be allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas. In all other areas, development will be allowed that is consistent with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Implementing Actions - Conservation: 1.24 The Town will endeavor to educate the public about environmentally sensitive areas and what actions they can take to help do their part in preservation. Education may be done through public service announcements orthrough the development of printed materials that are distributed through mailings, for example. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. ............................................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 116 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 1.25 The Town will meet with the appropriate agencies to discuss marketing the Town as a tourist destination because of its natural resources. Schedule: Ongoing Activity.. 1.26 The Town will strive to protect Shallotte's fragile areas from inappropriate, unplanned, or poorly planned development through the. following: (1) Limit certain land uses in the vicinity of historic sites and natural heritage areas through enforcement of the Shallotte UDO. Schedule: Continuing Activity. (2) Coordinate all housing code enforcement/ redevelopment projects/public works projects with the NC Division of Archives and History to ensure the preservation and identification of. significant historic structures and archaeological sites. Significant historic sites are identified on page 67. of this plan. Schedule: Continuing Activity. Policies - Stormwater Control: P.24 The Town wishes for runoff and drainage from developments to be of a quality and quantity that is close to natural occurrences. P.25 The Town discourages the clear cutting of land for development. P.26 Shallotte supports reducing soil erosion, runoff, and sedimentation to minimize the adverse effects on surface and subsurface water quality. P.27 The Town supports the enforcement of all controls and regulations, specifically design standards, tie -down requirements, construction and installation standards, elevation requirements, flood -proofing, CAMA regulations, and FEMA regulations, to mitigate the risks of lives and property caused by severe storms and hurricanes. Implementing Actions - Stormwater Control: 1.27 Shallotte will establish the basis for instituting a stormwater management program to work in conjunction with its existing stormwater management ordinance that will assure the Town complies with all state and federal regulations. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.2.8 Shallotte will review the landscaping section of the LIDO to ensure any clear cut areas are consistent with applicable state and federal regulations. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 117 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 1.29 Shallotte will appoint a committee to develop a Tree Preservation Ordinance. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 5. Infrastructure Carrying Capaciri a. Management Goal To provide quality municipal services to all incorporated areas of the Town. b. Planning Objective Ensure that the Town sizes, locates, and manages the public infrastructure systems so as to preserve AECs and other, fragile areas. It should be noted that some utility lines may need to extend through some environmentally sensitive areas. c. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are Shallotte's policies for infrastructure carrying capacity. Policies: P.28 The Town encourages in -fill development in an effort to promote efficient use of land and cost effectiveness for providing public services. P.29 Shallotte supports revisions to the North Carolina State Statutes that will allow the local imposition of new impact fees in addition to existing water and sewer fees. Such impact fees would be levied against land developers to establish a revenue source to support the additional demand for services. . P.30 Shallotte supports providing sufficient water and sewer service to promote economic development and to alleviate public health problems. P.31 The Town will not permit package sewer treatment plants within its corporate limits. Pretreatment systems will be required where industrial facilities have the need for pretreatment prior to entry into the public system. Implementing Actions: 1.30 The Town will install necessary lift stations to reduce head pressure. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. ------------------- TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 118 LAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 1.31 The Town intends to construct a 12 inch sewer main to the sewer plant and other lines necessary to ensure adequate service. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2010. 1.32 Shallotte will consider revising water and sewer extension" policies to ensure that public/private cooperation in the provision of infrastructure to serve new development is encouraged. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.33 Shallotte will consider establishing a land banking fund into which the Town may.annually contribute funds, to be utilized for the purchase of public property. Schedule: Fiscal Year . 2009-2010. 1.34 In cases where package treatment plants are approved (within the ETJ), the Town will require a specific contingency plan specifying how ongoing private operation and maintenance of the plant will be provided, and detailing provisions for assumption of the plant into a public system should the private operation fail. Schedule: As plants are approved. 1.35 Shallotte will amend the future land use map, when needed, to reflect any water and/or sewer extension projects. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.36 Shallotte will consult the future land use map when considering the locations of new public facilities and private developments. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.37 The Town will rely on the Division of Water Quality to oversee the operation and management of all package treatment plants in the ETJ. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 6. Transportation a. Management Goal To have roads within the planning jurisdiction that are safe and provide an appropriate level of service while being sensitive to the environment. b. Planning Objective To support activities that reduce traffic congestion and safety problems. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are Shallotte's transportation related policies and implementing actions. . TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 119 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Policies: P.32 Shallotte supports limiting "strip" residential development along highways and certain roads carrying heavy traffic and encourages service roads or an internal street pattern to eliminate direct driveway connections to highways and roads. P.33 Shallotte supports the proper location of development along the US Highway 17 corridor and other major roads within the planning jurisdiction to provide safe ingress and egress. P.34 ` The Town encourages development plans that have an attractive appearance and utilize green space or open areas to provide buffers between developments on US Highway 17 Bypass. P.35 The Town supports the proper planning and location of the proposed Skyway Bridge connecting Brunswick and New Hanover counties. P 36 Shallotte supports efficient transportation through the interconnectivity of residential and non-residential subdivisions to include commercial development. P.37 Shallotte supports subdivision developments which utilize the North Carolina Department of Transportation Traditional Neighborhood Development Street Design Guidelines. A Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) is a human scale, walkable community with moderate to high residential densities, a mixed -use core, and a dense network of narrow streets with a reduced curb radii. P.38 Shallotte specifically supports the following transportation improvement projects for Brunswick County: Bridge Projects ID No. (Location) Description Schedule (Fiscal Year) B-4437 (US 17-74176) Alligator Creek. Replace deck on Construction FFY 10 Bridge No. 107 and Bridge No. 108 B-4030 (NC 130) Bear Branch. Replace Bridge No. 9 Right-of-way FFY 06 B-4031 (NC 179) Sauce Pan Creek.. Replace Bridge No. 72 B-4438 (NC 21 1) Branch of Juniper Creek. Replace Bridge No. 47 B-0682 (SR 1 172 - Sunset Boulevard) Inland Waterway to Sunset Beach. Replace Bridge No. 198 Construction FFY 07 Right-of-way FFY 06 Construction FFY 07 Right-of-way FFY 09 Construction FFY 10 Right -of -way -In Acquisition Construction FFY 07 ........... :................................................................................................................................................................ .................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 120 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN ID No. (Location) Description Schedule (Fiscal Year) 8-4439 (SR 1342-Makatoka Road_, Big Macedonia Road) Right-of-way FFY 09 Branch of juniper Creek. Replace Bridge No. 100 Construction FFY 10 B-4440 (SR 1349-Shallotte Avenue, Mulberry Road, Bridger Right-of-way FFY 07 Road) Mulberry Swamp. Replace Bridge No. 163 Construction FFY 08 B-2514 (SR 1435-S/N Navassa Road) Sturgeon Creek. Under Construction Replace Bridge No. Road Projects ID No. (Location) Description Schedule (Fiscal Year) R-2633 (US 17) Wilmington Bypass, US 17 south of NC 87 in Planning/design-In Progress Brunswick County to 1-40 in New Hanover County. Mitigation SFY 08 Four -lane divided freeway on new location. Right-of-way SFY 07-08 Construction SFY 09 Construction post years R-3432 (SR 1 163-Old Georgetown Road) Georgetown Road Planning/design-In Progress Extension, SR 1184 (Ocean Isle Beach Road) to NC 179..Right-of7way SFY 09 Two lanes on new location Construction SFY R-4002 (SR 1472-Village Drive) West of SR 1437 (Old Right -of -way -in Acquisition Fayetteville Road) -SR 1435 (Navassa Road) to east of Construction FFY 08 US 17 interchange ramps with dual left turn lanes on north ramp to US 17. Widen to multi -lanes. R-4063 (SR 1472-Village Drive) ' SR 1435 (South Navassa Road) Right-of-way FFY 12 to SR 1438 (Lanvale Road). Widen to multi -lanes Construction post years R-3434 . (SR 1500-Midway Rd and SR 1401-Galloway Rd) Right-of-way FFY 09 NC 211 to US 17 bypass. Upgrade roadway to 24', Construction FFY I I construct paved shoulders, and improve intersections at SR 1500, SR 1401, and US 17 business. R-3324 (New Route) NC 211 to NC 87 at SR 1525 (Bethel Planning/design-In Progress Road). Two-lane connector on new location Right-of-way FFY 10 Construction FFY R-2245 (New Route) SR 1 104 (E. Oak Island Drive, E/W Beach Planning/design-In Progress Drive, 58 Street, 5PI W, 6 PI E) to NC 211. Widen Right -of -way -In Aquisition SR 1 105 (Middletown Avenue), SR 1 104 to SR 1190. Mitigation FFY06 Replace bridge #206 over Davis Creek and construct Construction FFY06 multi -lanes, SR 1 190 (Oak Island Drive) to NC 211 on new location. U-3462 (Shallotte) SR 1357 (Smith Avenue) -NC 130. Realign Mitigation FFY 06 intersection to eliminate offset, new location Right-of-way FFY 06 Construction FFY 08 U-3463 (New route) NC 179 to US 17 Business - 2 lanes. Unfunded U-3473 US 17 to NC 130 - Construct a 2 lane facility - US 17 Unfunded at SR 1 184 (Ocean Isle Beach. Road) to SR 1320 (McMilly Road) on new location and upgrade SR 1320 to NC 130. Refer to Map 15 (page 71) for further detail of TIP projects in Shallotte. Shallotte also supports the widening of NC Highways 87 and 211, and Midway Road. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 121 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.39 The Town supports maintaining an effective signage and addressing system for all streets, roads, and highways. P.40 Shallotte supports North Carolina Department of Transportation projects to improve access to the Town. The Town supports the current 1-74 program (Bolton -Supply - US 17-SC 31). Implementing Actions: 1.38 The Town may pursue the planting of street trees along the US Highway 17 Bypass corridor. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2009-2011. 1.39 Shallotte will consider revising the UDO to provide regulations for frontage roads that require them to be far enough from the highway to accommodate businesses on both sides of the road. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.40 Shallotte will require where reasonably possible the utilization of frontage roads in non- residential development along major state highways. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2008, and ongoing. 1.41 Shallotte will consider revising its subdivision ordinance to encourage the development of joint or shared driveways in newly approved subdivisions. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008- 2009. 1.42 The Town will create a committee to identify future corridors within the planning jurisdiction and think about how to plan for and reserve.them. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2008. 1.43 Shallotte will require the construction of acceleration/deceleration lanes for the entrances to major commercial and residential developments. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.44 To ensure safe and effective traffic patterns are created in new developments, Shallotte will require traffic impact studies for all major commercial and residential developments. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.45 Shallotte will revise the UDO to require interconnectivity between new developments, including residential, commercial, and redevelopment projects. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2008. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 122 CAM" CORE TAND USE PLAN 7. Natural Hazard Areas a. Management Goal To preserve and maintain natural hazard areas and other coastal features for their natural storm protection functions and their natural resources giving recognition to public health, safety, and welfare issues. b. Planning Objective To develop policies and actions that minimize threats to life, property, and natural resources resulting from development located in or adjacent to hazard areas. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following are Shallotte's policies and implementing actions for natural hazard areas. Policies: PA I The Town supports development projects that do not weaken or eliminate natural barriers to erosion. P.42 To minimize the hazards to life, health, public safety, and property, Shallotte will discourage development within flood hazard areas. P.43 The Town supports the US Army Corps of Engineers 404 Wetlands program, the guidelines of the Coastal Area Management Act, and the use of local land use ordinances to regulate development of freshwater swamps, marshes, and 404 wetlands. The Town does not want any development as defined by the Town's zoning ordinance to result in any net loss of wetlands. P.44 The Town supports the construction of bulkheads if they fulfill the use standards set forth in 15A NCAC 7H. PAS Shallotte supports relocation of structures endangered by erosion, if the relocated structure will be in compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. P.46 Shallotte recognizes the difficulty in predicting sea level rise and determining policy decisions regarding it. Therefore, the Town will support cooperation with local, state, and federal efforts to inform the.public of the anticipated effects of sea level rise. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 123 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.47 Shallotte supports hazard mitigation planning. The Town has a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan that is to be updated every five years. The Land Use Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan should be consistent with one another. Should there ever be conflicting . policies, the Land Use Plan takes precedence.. The Hazard Mitigation Plan strategies are included as Appendix Vl. Implementing Actions: 1.46 - Shallotte will cooperate with the US Army Corps of Engineers in the regulation and enforcement of the 404 wetlands permit process. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.47 The Town will evaluate and revise the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Schedule: Every three years and following every. Presidentially Declared Disaster. 1.48 Shallotte will coordinate all development within the special flood hazard area with the Town's Zoning and Code Enforcement personnel, North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, FEMA, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.49 Shallotte will continue to enforce its existing zoning and flood damage prevention regulations found in the UDO. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.50 Shallotte permits redevelopment of previously developed areas, provided the projects comply with all applicable policies, regulations, and ordinances. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.51 Shallotte will enforce the density controls in the UDO. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.52 Shallotte will utilize the future land use maps to assist with controlling the locations and types of development. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 8. Water QugV a. Management Goal To maintain, protect, and where possible enhance water quality in all coastal wetlands, rivers, streams, and estuaries. ......:........................................:........................................................ ...................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALL E 12*4 . CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN b. Planning Objective To plan for increased development and economic growth while protecting and/or restoring the quality and intended uses of surface waters within Shallotte and its planning jurisdiction. C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following provides Shallotte's policies/implementing actions on water quality. Policies: P.48 Shallotte will allow marinas provided they meet local, state, and federal requirements. P.49 TheTown of Shallotte opposes the location of floating homes within its planning jurisdiction. P.50 Shallotte will allow the construction of both open water and upland marinas where allowed by the UDO. P.51 The Town of, Shallotte opposes the construction of package treatment plants within its corporate limits, except in industrial facilities where pretreatment is necessary. The Town opposes the installation of package treatment plants and septic tanks or discharge of waste in any areas classified as coastal wetlands, freshwater wetlands (404), or natural heritage areas. P.52 The Town supports the guidelines of the Coastal Area Management Act and the efforts and programs of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management and the Coastal Resources Commission to protect the coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines, and public trust waters in Shallotte P.53 Shallotte supports conserving its surficial groundwater resources. P.54 Shallotte supports regulation of underground storage tanks in order to protect its groundwater resources. P.55 The Town supports commercial and recreational fishing and will cooperate with other local governments and state and federal agencies to control pollution.of these waters to improve conditions so that commercial and recreational fishing will increase. It also supports the preservation of nursery and habitat areas. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 125 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.56 Shallotte opposes the disposal of any toxic wastes, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency's Listing of Hazardous Substances and Priority Pollutants (developed pursuant to the Clean Water Act of 1977), within its planning jurisdiction. P.57 Shallotte supports the control of stormwater runoff to aid in the preservation of water quality. The Town will support existing state regulations relating to stormwater runoff resulting from development (Stormwater Disposal Policy. 15 NCAC 2H.001-.1003) and regulations outlined in the Town's Stormwater Management Manual P.58 Shallotte supports implementation of the Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan. P.59 The Town supports protection of those..waters known to be of the highest quality or supporting biological communities of special importance. P.60 The Town supports management of problem pollutants, particularly biological oxygen demand and nutrients, in .order to correct existing water quality problems and to ensure protection of those waters currently supporting their. uses. P.61 Shallotte supports aquaculture activities that meet applicable federal, state, and local policies and permit requirements and that do not negatively alter the natural environment. P.62 Shallotte objects to any discharge of water from aquaculture activities that will degrade in any way the receiving waters. The Town objects to withdrawing water from aquifers or surface sources if such withdrawal will endanger water quality or water supply from the aquifers or surface sources. Implementing Actions: 1.53 Shallotte may develop and distribute a water quality pamphlet that educates the public about their role in protecting water quality. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.54 The Town will provide a public service announcement on how the public can contribute to protecting water quality. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2008. 1.55 Shallotte will establish the basis for a comprehensive stormwater management program to work in conjunction with its existing stormwater management ordinance. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2008. ..................0ORE..............A.ND.............USE...P.......... LAN TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 126 CAMA L 1.56 The Town of Shallotte will conserve its surficial groundwater resources by enforcing CAMA and the NC Division of Water Quality stormwater runoff regulations and by coordinating local development activities involving chemical storage or underground storage and installation/abandonment with Brunswick County Emergency Management personnel and the NC Division of Water Quality. The Town will plan for an adequate long-range water supply. In the planning process, Shallotte will cooperate with adjacent local governments to protect water resources. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.57 The Town recognizes the negative impact that nonpoint source pollutants have on shellfish harvesting waters and will strictly enforce its riparian buffer requirements of 30 feet. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.58 The,Town of Shallotte will encourage Site Design Best Management Practices to decrease NPS pollutants from entering SAwaters. Those practices include Low Impact Development Strategies such as: » Disconnecting impervious surfaces; » Maintaining green space; and » Utilizing cluster and traditional neighborhoods. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.59 The Town will enforce its LIDO to aid in protecting sensitive shoreline areas. It will rely on state and federal agencies to promote and protect environmentally sensitive areas. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.60 Shallotte will rely on the technical requirements and state program approval for underground storage tanks (40 CK Parts 280 and 281), and any subsequent state .regulations concerning underground storage tanks adopted during the planning period. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.61 The Town of Shallotte will encourage low impact development techniques. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.62 Shallotte will implement the following actions through local ordinances to improve water quality: (1) Use watershed -based land use planning (2) Protect sensitive natural areas, including coastal wetlands . (3) Establish buffer network (4) Minimize impervious cover in site design. (5) '.Limit erosion during construction TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 127 *AMA CORE LAND USE PLAN (6) Maintain coastal growth measures (7) Restoration of impaired waters (8) Management of the cause and sources of pollution to ensure the protection of those waters currently supporting their uses allowing for reasonable economic growth. (9) Reduction of nutrients in local waters. Schedule: Review local ordinances annually. 1.63 Preservation of wetlands is important to the protection/improvement of water quality in Shallotte. The following will be implemented: (1) Consider preservation of large wetland areas (> one acre) in a natural state to protect their environmental value. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. (2) Coordinate all development review with the appropriate office of the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Soil Conservation Service. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. (3) Require that wetland areas be surveyed and delineated on all preliminary and final subdivision plats. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (4) Encourage cluster development in order to protect sensitive natural areas. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. (5) Make wetlands acquisition a priority in future expansions of Shallotte parks and recreation areas. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 9. ' Local Areas of Concern a. Management Goal To integrate local areas of concern (cultural, historic, and scenic areas; economic development; and general health and human services needs) with the overall goals of CAMA in the context of land use planning. b. Planning Objective To identify local concerns and issues and provide actions to address them. :.....................................:...............................:............. ....... -- •--................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 128 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN C. Land Use Plan Requirements The following provides Shallotte's policies/implementing actions on local areas of concern. Policies - Cultural, Historic, and Scenic Areas: P.63 Shallotte will protect its historic resources as a valuable cultural and economic asset. P.64 The Town supports development that is consistent with the surrounding areas. PAS The Town supports efforts to protect historic properties within its planning jurisdiction and to perpetuate its cultural heritage. Implementing Actions - Cultural, Historic, and Scenic Areas: 1.64 The Town will work with the US Army Corps of Engineers to coordinate local approval of industrial projects with the "404" permitting process. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.65 Shallotte will guide development so as to protect historic and potentially historic properties within the Town. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.66 Shallotte will coordinate all housing code enforcement and/or redevelopment projects with the NC Division of Archives and History, to ensure that any significant architectural details or buildings are identified and preserved. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.67 Shallotte will coordinate all Town public works projects with the NC Division of Archives and History, to ensure the identification and preservation of significant archaeological sites. Schedule: Continuing Activity. Policies- Economic Development: P.66 Shallotte supports activities that promote the Town as a tourist destination. P.67 Shallotte supports North Carolina Department of Transportation projects to improve access to the Town. The Town supports the current 1-74 program (Bolton -Supply -US 17- SC 31). P.68 The Town encourages economic and community growth and development. P.69 The Town encourages industrial and commercial development in areas with existing infrastructure. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 129 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.70 Shallotte supports the extension of public infrastructure from existing systems and encourages the use of central .systems for new developments whether. residential, commercial, or industrial in nature. P.71 Shallotte supports the current efforts of the state to locate a new port in Southport. Implementing Actions - Economic Development: 1.68 The Town of Shallotte will work with the Chamber of Commerce and other services to ti recruit companies to the area. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.69 TheTownwill continue tosupport "Downtown Shallotte" to study downtown revitalization efforts. Schedule: Ongoing Activity. 1.70 Shallotte will support the following in the pursuit of industrial development: (1) New heavy industrial developments should be located so that there is no adverse effect on the Town's ecosystem and be encouraged in areas where such uses can utilize available infrastructure. Schedule: Continuing Activity. (2) Re -zone additional parcels for industrial and commercial use along existing growth corridors with adequate infrastructure existing or planned and, when the need is demonstrated, provide a consistent growth policy with amendments to the future land development map when revision is needed. This will accommodate the future demand for additional industrial and commercial development in suitable areas. Schedule: Continuing Activity. Policies - General Health and Human Services Needs: . P.72 Shallotte supports safe public transportation including the Brunswick County Public Transportation System and opportunities for seniors. P.73. The Town desires to have a variety of recreational opportunities for its citizens. P.74 Shallotte supports a comprehensive program of both active and passive recreational opportunities. P.75 Shallotte supports responsible and environmentally safe expansion of public and private energy production and distribution facilities. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 130 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.76 Shallotte supports the continued public provision of public water, public sewer, street maintenance and related drainage, police protection, fire protection, and solid waste disposal to all citizens. . P.77 Shallotte supports recycling efforts. P.78 The Town supports local, state, and federal efforts to minimize the adverse impact of man- made hazards. P.79 Shallotte supports the construction of water systems with adequate line sizes to ensure adequate water pressure and fire protection. Implementing Actions - General Health and Human Services Needs: 1.71 The Town of Shallotte will develop a comprehensive recreation plan that identifies current facilities and deficiencies. The plan should also address green and blue trailways. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2009-2010. 1.72 The Town will prioritize park facility needs and apply for Parks and Recreation Trust Fund money for a park facility. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 1.73 The Town will investigate, with the Institute of Government, the use of impact fees as a way of making new development pay for the services demanded. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008- 2009. 1.74 The Town of Shallotte will consider design and funding sources for upgrading municipal facilities. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2007-2009. 1.75 Shallotte will consider design and funding sources for a community center. Schedule: Fiscal, Year 2010-2011. 1.76 The Town has an Emergency Response Plan and supports the coordination of a county -wide evacuation plan. Schedule: Continuing Activity. . 1.77 The Town will continue to enforce the flood hazard reduction provisions of the Shallotte UDO. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.78 The Town will prohibit the. installation of underground storage tanks in the 100-year floodplain. Schedule: Continuing Activity.. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 13 I CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 1.79 The Town will zone for open space, recreational, agricultural, or other low -intensity uses within the floodplain. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.80 To effectively manage Shallotte's investment in existing and proposed community facilities and services, the Town will: (1) Maintain a specific capital improvements plan (CIP) with emphasis placed on services and facilities that affect growth and development. Schedule: -Fiscal Year 2008-2009. (2) Provide the Brunswick County Board of Education with locational information on all residential development. Schedule: Continuing Activity. (3) In concert with the Brunswick County Board of Education, develop a plan for the protection of future school sites. Schedule: Fiscal Year 2008-2010. 1.81 Shallotte will provide sufficient emergency services to all residents by ensuring the implementation of the following: (1) Require that all necessary infrastructure firefighting capability/capacity be provided in new subdivisions and developments. Schedule: Continuing Activity. (2) Continue to maintain an effective signage and addressing system for all streets, roads, and highways. Schedule: Continuing Activity. Implementing Actions - Funding Options: 1.82 Shallotte will continue to support state and federal programs that are deemed necessary, cost-effective, and within the administrative and fiscal capabilities of the Town. These include: (I) Community Development Block Grant Program (2) Emergency Medical Services (3) Coastal Area Management Act, including shoreline access funds (4) Small Business Association (5) Economic Development Administration Funds (6) Rural Development/USDA (7) Federal Emergency Management Program (8) Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Schedule: Continuing Activity. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE .............................:...................................... 132 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 1.83 ' Shallotte will selectively support state and federal programs related to the Town. The Town, through its boards and committees, will monitor state and federal programs and regulations. It will use opportunities as they are presented to voice support for or to disagree with programs and regulations that are proposed by state and federal agencies. Schedule: Continuing Activity. 1.84 Shallotte 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 channels and rivers as needed to keep these facilities open to navigation. Schedule: Continuing Activity. E. FUTURE LAND USE 1. Introduction The Future Land Use map (Map 19) depicts application of the policies for growth and development and the desired future patterns of land use and land development. Some areas are classified as low suitability areas. The intent is not to prohibit development in these areas but to indicate areas where careful review of proposed development should be undertaken. The future land use map must include the following: (1) Areas and locations planned for conservation or open space and a description of compatible land uses and activities. (2) Areas and locations planned for future growth and development with descriptions of the following characteristics: » Predominant and supporting land uses'that are encouraged in each area; » Overall density and development intensity planned for each area; and » Infrastructure required to support planned development in each area. (3) Land use which reflects existing and planned infrastructure. (4) The information depicted on the Environmental Composite Map (Map 9) and the Land Suitability Analysis (Map 17). On the Future Land Use Map there are some areas that are considered least suitable for development which have. been assigned a Future Land Use category other than Conservation or Low Density Residential. In most of those cases, they are considered least suitable because of their locations in floodplain or wetland areas, or significant natural heritage areas. For, those undeveloped parcels with wetlands coverage, the Town will make every effort to ensure that.any development that occurs will be located outside of the wetland areas or that the negative impact to the environment is minimal, if any. For those undeveloped parcels with all or portions located within a floodplain, the Town will encourage the location of development on the portions of the property outside of the floodplain. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 133 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN ._ _-,A 2.. Smart Development The Town of Shallotte must continuously work at accomplishing plan implementation and maintaining an effective planning program. This may require a change in Shallotte's management of growth. In contemporary planning, the most discussed concept is "smart development." In reality, this concept is not a new idea. It is simply the blending of many existing ideas. Randall Arendt, considered an authority on smart development, believes that smart development adheres to six basic principles which are described as follows: Principle 1 - Efficient Use of Land Resources: Smart development supports the preservation of land and natural resources. This is accomplished through compact building forms, in -fill development, and moderation in street and parking standards. Principle 2 - Full Use of Urban Services: The same frugality of. land development supports efficient use of public and private infrastructure. Smart development means creating neighborhoods where more people will use existing services like water lines and sewers, roads, emergency services, and schools. Principle 3 - Mix of Uses: Smart development supports locating stores, offices, residences, schools, and recreation spaces within walking distance of each other in compact neighborhoods with pedestrian -oriented streets. This promotes: » Independence of movement, especially for the young and the elderly who can conveniently walk, cycle, or ride public transit; » Safety in commercial areas, through around -the -clock presence of people; » Reduction in auto use, especially for shorter trips; » Support for those who work at home, through nearby services and parks; and A variety of housing choices, so that the young and old, singles and families, and those of varying economic ability may find places to live. Principle 4 - Transportation Options: Transportation must be safe, convenient, and interesting. These performance factors affect sidewalk and street design, placement of parking, and location of building fronts, doors, and windows. Principle 5 - Detailed, Human -Scale Design: Community acceptance of compact, mixed -use development requires compatibility between buildings to ensure privacy, safety, and visual coherency. Similar massing of buildings, orientation of buildings to the street, the presence of windows, doors, porches, and other architectural elements, and effective use of landscaping all contribute to successful compatibility between diverse building types. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 135 LAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Human -scale design is also critical to the success of streets and paths as preferred routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike. In general, smart street design considers the role of pedestrians along with that of vehicular traffic, emphasizing the quality of the walking environment. Principle 6 - Implementation: The Town's ability to adopt smart development principles will depend on the ability and willingness of developers to apply the principles. Frustrating, costly, and time-consuming delays due, in part, to inflexible standards, regulations, and processes will discourage innovative approaches to development and design. Providing for flexibility and certainty in the application of standards can help promote creative development that complies with the principles. 3. Future Land Use Acreages Table 44 summarizes the Town's future land use acreages. The future land use plan map depicts areas for development which are consistent with the land suitability analysis (Map 17, page 81). It should be noted that the Town established an expanded planning boundary on the Future Land Use Map. The expanded planning boundary extends approximately one half mile outside of the Town's ETJ. This area is to be used for future planning purposes only and is therefore, not shown on the existing land use map or other maps throughout this plan. Carrying capacity forecasts are also not included for this. area. The policies/implementing actions included in this plan should apply to the expanded planning boundary. The Town established the boundary to serve as a planning guide when considering contiguous or satellite annexations and any ETJ boundary extensions. Development within the expanded area may result in the need for revisions to the policies and implementing actions included in this plan and/or local regulatory documents. Table 44. Town of Shallotte Future Land Use Acreages 1/2-Mile Planning Corporate Limits ETJ Total Boundary Acres % Acres % Acres % Commercial 1,438.1 37.3% 830.8 21.5% 2,268.9 29.5% 321.8 5.5% Conservation 56.4 1.5% 277.9 7.2% 334.3 4.3% 0 0.0% Industrial 762.5 19.8% 63.2 1.6% 825.7 10.7% 126.8 2.1 % High -Density Residential 92.4 .. 2.4% 3.1 0.1 % 95.5 1.296 88.6 1.5% Medium -Density Residential 852.8 22.1 % 830.8 21.5% 1,683.6 21.8% 4,540.6 77.0% Low -Density Residential 473.4 12.3% 1,785.0 46.2% 2,258.4 29.2% 819.7 13.9% Mixed Use 116.0 3.0% 35.5 0.9% 151.5 2.0% 0 0.0% 0&1 64.2 1.7% 39.7 1.0% 103.9 1.3% 0 0.0% TOTAL .3,855.8 100.0% 3,866.0 100.0% 7,721.8 100.0% 5,897.5 100.0% *The acreages in this table assume total build -out of the attached future land use map. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. •.........................................................................:..........................................................:........................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 136 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN All future land use acreages are based on suitability of land for development and not forecast market demand for future acreages. The -land uses in each of these areas have been coordinated with the Town's UDO zoning classifications. The zoning classifications specify allowable uses for each land use category. Refer to the UDO's Table of Permitted Uses for a specific listing of allowable uses in each district. A complete list of the land use categories utilized on the future land use map, the zoning classifications that should be included in each category, and the assumed development patterns that are to occur in Shallotte are provided in Section VLEA. These categories are intrinsically tied to the policy section of the plan. 4. Locational Aspects of Land Use The purpose of this section is to describe the reasoning behind the location of land uses as shown on the future land use map. It should be noted that the land use plan depicts a desired or optimum pattern of land uses. For land areas that are already developed, the desired land use may not be consistent with the existing land use. In cases where the planning process resulted in a land use that deviated from the existing land use, preferred land use is indicated. The following provides an example of a case in which an existing land use would not be indicated on the map: An industry might locate in an areathat was considered "rural" ten years ago. As the years go by, development occurs, urban areas of the city expand, and eventually the industry finds itself in an urbanized setting surrounded by residential development. This situation has resulted in a conflicting land use. In this case the existing land use of the industrial property is industrial but might be shown on the land use map as Office/Institutional, a more suitable and compatible use for a residential area. Generally, the .land use map was drafted with consideration given to key land use issues (identified on. page 6); development constraints, existing zoning patterns, and citizen input. It should be stressed that while the future land use map indicates a desired pattern for future land use, it is not being suggested that the land uses portrayed cannot be deviated from. However, it is recommended that as the need for changes in the land use map becomes apparent that the map be revised and approved by the Board of Aldermen. Ageneral description of land use by type follows. NOTE: There are no impervious surface maximum percentages. However, for all developments, stormwater runoff must be controlled so that there is no more than a 5% net increase in the peak discharge from the predevelopment conditions for the I 0-year, 24-hour storm. a. Conservation The Conservation designation is located as a buffer in areas where there is a potential for flooding and in areas where there is a potential land use conflict. The designation is intended to protect floodplain and estuarine areas as well as residential areas. This designation primarily occurs along the Shallotte River, but can be found in other environmentally sensitive areas and along the perimeters of industrial land uses. Corresponding zoning district: C Appropriate uses: passive recreation areas .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 137 CMCORE LAND USE PLAN Inappropriate uses: residential, commercial, and industrial development Allowable density: N/A - There are to be no permanent public or private structures Maximum height: 40 feet Minimum lot size: None b. Commercial Commercial land uses in Shallotte's planning jurisdiction are currently concentrated along Main Street. Future commercial development is intended to be located along major thoroughfares such as Main Street, US Highway 17 Bypass, Whiteville Road, and areas along Holden Beach Road near its intersection with Main Street. Corresponding zoning district: CB, HB, CW, B-2 Appropriate uses. avariety of high intensity retail and wholesale establishments such as grocery. stores and builders supply as well as lower intensity commercial uses such as offices and boutiques Inappropriate uses: manufacturing operations Allowable densities: CB - 8 units/acre,HB - 4 units/acre, CW - 2 units/acre, B-2 - 2 units/acre Maximum height: 40 feet Minimum lot size: CB - 5,000 s.f., HB - 10,000 s.f., CW - 20,000 s.f., B-2 = 20,000 s.f. C. Ojj ice/Institutional Future office and institutional land uses are located as a buffer between commercial and residential development behind the commercial land use designation on.south Main Street and as buffers along Village and Bridger Roads. Corresponding zoning district: O&I Appropriate uses: single-family dwellings and professional and government offices Inappropriate uses: commercial establishments and industrial operations Allowable density. 4 units/acre Maximum height: 40 feet Minimum lot size: 10,000 s.f. d. Residential Residential land uses have been divided into three separate land use categories based on associated variable residential densities. These categories include high, medium, and low density residential. The location of residential land uses by density was based on existing residential development patterns, and constraints to development (i.e. floodplains and wetlands): ....................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 138 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN High Density Residential Corresponding zoning districts: R-7 and RM-10 Appropriate uses: single and multi -family residential uses Inappropriate uses: commercial and industrial Allowable densities: R-7 - 6 units/acre, RM-10 - 4 units/acre Maximum height: 40 feet Minimum lot size: R-7 - 7,000 s.f. for first dwelling; 3,000 for each additional dwelling unit . "RM-10 - 10,000 s.f. for first dwelling; 3,000 for each additional dwelling unit. (2) Medium Density Residential Corresponding zoning districts: R-10, RAM-15, PUD, and PRD (Overlay) Appropriate uses single-family residences, manufactured homes, Planned Unit Developments, and Planned Residential Developments - Please note that not every use listed above is permitted in all districts. Inappropriate uses: commercial uses outside of a PUD or PRD, and industrial operations Allowable densities: R-10 - 4 units/acre, RAM-15 - 2.9 to 4 units/acre, PUD - 6 units/acre, PRD - Cannot exceed the density of the underlying zoning district Maximum height: 40 feet Minimum lot size: R-10 - 10,000 s.f., RAM-15 - 15,000 without public water/sewer; 10,000 with public water/sewer, PUD - 25 acres, PRD - 10 acres (3) Low Density Residential Corresponding Toning district: R- 15, RA- 15, PUD, and PRD Appropriate uses: single family residences and parks Inappropriate uses: commercial uses outside of a PUD or PRD, and industrial operations Allowable densities: R-15 - 2.9 units/ acre, RA-15 - 2.9 to 4 units/acre, PUD - 6 units/acre, PRD - Cannot exceed the density of the underlying zoning district Maximum height: 40 feet Minimum lot size: R-15 - 15,000 s.f., RA-15 - 15,000 without public water/sewer; 10,000 with public water/sewer, PUD - 25 acres, PRD - 10 acres e. Industrial Existing industrial areas are located in the north and northwest portions of the town. Future industrial development should occur along Whiteville Road in the plus one mile area of the Future Land Use Map. Future industrial land uses have been located in this area in an effort to concentrate new uses near .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 139 LAMA CORE LAND. USE PLAN existing industrial land uses. Industrial land uses that are adjacent to residential land uses have been buffered with open space land uses. Buffering should be provided to help prevent land use conflicts between industrial development and neighboring land uses. The width of the buffer should be based on the type of industry and its potential to create compatibility problems. It is not the Town's intention to acquire land to be utilized as buffer areas, but rather to encourage industries to incorporate adequate buffers into their development plans. Corresponding zoning districts: HI and LI Appropriate uses: a variety of commercial and industrial uses - Please note that not every use listed in one district is permitted in the other district. Inappropriate uses: residential development Allowable density. I unit/acre Maximum height: 40 feet Minimum lot size: HI - 50,000 s.f., LI - I acre f. Mixed Use The Town of Shallotte recognizes the positive impact that Smart Development practices could have in an area. One of the implementing actions in the policy section (Land Use Compatibility - Residential) is to revise the UDO to include definitions and regulations for a Mixed Use zoning district. Therefore, the Town added a Mixed Use land use designation to the Future Land Use Map. The designation will provided the Town with guidance for locating the district when it is eventually created. g. Least Suitable Land Overlay The Future Land Use Map (Map 19, page 134) includes a least suitable Land Overlay. These areas parallel the areas that are least suitable as identified during the land suitability analysis (Map 17, page 81). Development of any areas located within the overlay should be sensitive to protection of the environmentally sensitive areas. Development proposals should be reviewed on a case by case basis for the needs of the particular area. h. Land Use Compatibility Matrix Each of the land use categories is supported by zoning districts contained in the Town's existing Unified Development Ordinance. Table 45 provides a comparison of the land use categories and the Town's existing zoning districts. The reader is cautioned that this is an "overview" and detailed analysis must be based on careful review of the Town's Unified Development Ordinance. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 140. CAM* CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 45. Future Land Use Plan Compatibility Matrix Consistency Review of Future Land Use Map Designations and Existing Zoning Districts Zoning Districts R-7 R-10 RM-10 R- 15 RA -IS RAM-15 PUD CB HB CW B-2 0&1 LI HI C PRD Min. Lot Size (SF) Note 1 10,000 Note 2 15,000 Note 3 Note 3 25 acres 5,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 1 acre 50,000 None 10 acres Max. Bldg. Height (ft.) 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Designations/ Average Density (du per acre) Commercial/4 x x x x X x c 9 9 9 9 c c c x c 0&1/4 x x X X X x c 9 9 9 9 9 c c X C Industrial/I x x x x x x X x x x x X 9 9 x x Mixed Use/7 c c c x X X 1 9 9 9 1 9 9 9 x x x High Density ResidentlaV6 9 c 9 x x x c c c c c c x X x c Med. Density Residential/4 x 9 x X x 9 9 x x x x c x x x 9 Low Density Residential/3 x x X 9 9 x 9 x X X x c qx x x -1 x 9 Conservation/N/A x x x -x x -X- X x x x x TX 9 1 x g = generally consistent; c = conditionally consistent; x = Inconsistent Note 1: 7,000 s.f. for first dwelling; 3,000 s.f. for each additional dwelling. Note 2: 10,000 s.f. for first dwelling; 3,000 s.f. for each additional dwelling unit. Note 3: 15,000 s.f. without public water/sewer, 10,000 s.f. with public water/sewer. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 141 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 5. Future Land Demand Acreages/Carrying Capacity The explosion of growth in the region, particularly in Brunswick County, calls for research and thought on the availability of water and sewer. in the future. Currently, the Town of Shallotte purchases water from Brunswick County. As mentioned earlier, the County expects to exceed water treatment plant capacity by 2010. In order to offset the demand, the County plans to upgrade or design and expand the surface water treatment plant. The Town does not foresee a problem with water supply throughout the planning period (5-10 years) or throughout the extent of the land demand forecast time frame (2025). NOTE: The future cost. of water and sewer services/facilities will depend upon the development of specific service plans and negotiations with providers of water and sewer services. The Town sold its sewer treatment plant to Brunswick County in July 2005. The plant has the capacity to treat 500,000 gallons of sewer per day. The Town only uses about 350,000 gallons per day of that capacity. The Town entered into a contract with Brunswick County for additional capacity in July 2006. The additional capacity gave the Town a total of 1,000,000 gallons per day. Brunswick County developed a Comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan that delves into current wastewater treatment and how to deal with it through 2020. A copy of the plan as been included on CD as an appendix to this plan (see Appendix IV). The following table forecasts the shift in land use within the Town of Shallotte's planning jurisdiction (including the ETJ) through the year 2025. These land demand forecasts serve as a density and intensity analysis required to satisfy requirements outlined in NCAC 7B. These forecast take into account the fact that non-residential growth within Shallotte is expected to occur but will be modest. Table 46. Town of Shallotte Land Demand Forecast Future Land Demand Forecast Existing % Growth Additional Hsg. Avg. Units Land Use (Growth Rate) . Land Use 2010 2015 2020 2025 05-25 Units (2025) Per Acre' Agricultural/Open Space/Vacant 2,893 2,642 2,347 1,993 1,564 -45.9% N/A N/A Commercial (20%) 383 460. 552 662 794 107.4% N/A N/A Industrial (less than 1 %) 780 780 781 782 783 0.4% N/A N/A High Density Residential (59/6) 67 71 74 78 82 21.6% 77 5.3 Medium Density Residential (40%) 150 210 294 411 575 284.2% 1,532 3.6 Low Density Residential (3%) 2,417 2,489 2,564 2,641 2,720 12.6% 910 3.0 Office and Institutional (10%) 369 405 446 491 540 46.4% N/A N/A Total 7,058 7,058 7,058 7,058 7,058 *For the purposes of these forecasts, categories reflected on the existing land use map have been redefined based on densities. These densities are defined in the future land use discussion of the plan. Notes: 1) This table does not reflect build -out in every land use classification as indicated on the Future Land Use Map. 2) The land demand forecast outlined above will result in a population increase of 5,793 through 2025. This assumes an average household size of 2.3 as established by the 2000 US Census. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. .........................H....A.................E........ ................................................................................................:.:.......:.......:......................:.............. TOWN OF SLLOTT142 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 6. Infrastructure Carrying CaRaciV Estimates Tables 47 and 48 provide estimates of water and sewer carrying capacity demands in five year increments. through 2025 based on the land demand forecast outlined in Table 46. The Town of Shallotte identified a half mile planning boundary on the Future Land Use Map (Map 19, page 134). Table 49 provides estimates of water and sewer carrying capacity demand for that area as a whole. These three tables do not account for buildout; however, they do reflect the development of a majority of the Town's buildable land. The most significant increase in sewer capacity demand is expected to occur in the residential customers. According to the land demand forecast, Shallotte will experience an estimated increase of 2,519 housing units by 2025. The half mile planning boundary has the potential for an additional 1,550 housing units for a total of 4,069 housing units. The growth estimates outlined in the tables make assumptions regardingthe growth of commercial, office and institutional, and industrial growth. It is difficult to make a determination regarding the number of new structures or operations under these land use categories based on acreage and minimum lot size calculations. Projections of growth for each of these land use categories has been based on a realistic growth rate for the establishment of new businesses, industrial operations, and office spaces. Residential growth has been based strictly on the estimated increase in acreage under each land use category divided by the average allowable density for a respective land use category. Average usage rates for each land use category have been established as follows. The rates outlined in this table are average usage rates as reported by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The sewer usage rates assume that 95% of all potable water use will be channeled through the wastewater treatment system. Average Daily Usage Rates (Gallons Per Day) Water System Residential: 170 Commercial: 100 Office & Institutional: 100 Industrial: 200 Sewer System Residential: 161 Commercial: 95 Office & Institutional: .95 Industrial: 190 Current Infrastructure System Capacity and Usage Water System System Capacity: Water is purchased from Brunswick County. Capacity Utilized: 317,808 GPD TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 143 .......................................................... . LAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Sewer System System Capacity: 1,000,000 GPD* Capacity Utilized: 350,000 GPD *The Town's wastewater treatment plant was sold to Brunswick County. However, this is the available capacity for the Town of Shallotte at the time of this writing.. Based on Table 47, the Town will need to purchase 775,538 gpd from Brunswick County in order to have adequate water capacity to support growth through 2025. As is evidenced in Table 48, the Town will be 220,153 gpd under the available capacity for sewer. Table 49 indicates that the Town could need to purchase a total of 1,056,138 gpd of water and 1,046,418 gpd of sewer capacity by 2025 if water was also provided to the half mile planning boundary. The Town will continue to monitor growth and provide updated information to the County when necessary. Table 47. Town of Shallotte Infrastructure Demand Forecast - Water 2010 2015 2020 2025 Increased Increased Increased Increased Additional GPD Total GPD Additional GPD Total GPD Additional GPD Total GPD Additional GPD Total GPD Units Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Commercial 38 3.800 46 4,600 55 5,500 66 6,600 Industrial 0 0 1 200 1 200 1 200 High Density 20 3,400 16 2,720 20 3,400 21 3,570 Residential Medium Density 217 36,890 303 51,510 421 71,570 591 100,470 Residential Low Density 216 36,720 225 38,250 231 . 39,270 >< 238 40,460 >< Residential Office and 18 11800 20 2,000 22 2,200 24 •2,400 Institutional Total Flow* 509 82,610 400,418 611 99,280 499,698 750 122,140 621,838 941 153,700 775,538 *The Town of Shallotte purchases water from Brunswick County. The Town's current flow is 317,808 gpd. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. TOWN OF SH,LLOTTE 145 . CAM, CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 48. Town of Shallotte Infrastructure Demand Forecast - Sewer 2010 2015 2020 2025 Increased Increased Increased Increased Additional GPD Total GPD Additional GPD Total GPD Additional GPD Total GPD Additional GPD Total GPD Units Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Commercial 38 3,610 X 46 4,370 RX 55 5,225 X 66 6,270 Industrial 0 0 X _ I 190 I 190 x I 190 High Density 20 3,230 16 2,584 20 3,230 21 3,392 Residential Medium Density 217 35,046 X 303 48,935 X 421 67,992 x 591 95,447 x Residential Low Density 216 34,884 X 225 36,338 .231 37,307 x 238 38,437 x Residential Office and 18 . 1,710 20 1,900 22 2,090 x 24 2,280 x Institutional Total Flow* 509 74,480 424,480 611 94,317 518,797 750 116,034 634,831 941 145,016 779,847 *The Town's current flow is 350,000 gpd. Source: Holland Consulting Planners, Inc. .......................S........L.................... .............................................146.........................................................C................................N— TOWN OF HAL..OTTE......CAMA...ORE LAND.....USE PLAN.. Table 49. Town of Shallotte Half Mile Planning Boundary Infrastructure Demand Forecast - Water and Sewer Water Sewer Increased Increased GPD Additional GPD Capacity Total GPD Capacity Total GPD Units Capacity Capacity Commercial 161 16,100 15,295 Industrial 5 1,000 950 High Density 16 2,720 2,584 Residential Medium 1,261 214.370 203,652 Density Residential Low Density 273 46,410- 44,090 Residential Office and 0 0 0 Total Flow* Institutional 1,7161 280,600 1,056,138 266,571 1,046,418 *TheTotal Flow for water Is the sum of the increased water capacityand the total water flow In 2025 from Table 46. The Total Flow for sewer is the sum of the Increased sewer capacity and total sewer flow in 2025 from Table 47. ....CORE LAND—*** ***...USE PLAN SECTION VII. TOOLS FOR MANAGING DEVELOPMENT A. GUIDE FOR LAND USE DECISION MAKING It is intended that this document be an integral part of the Town of Shallotte decision making process concerning future land use. This document should be consulted prior to any decision being made by -the Shallotte staff, Planning Board, and/or Board of Aldermen concerning land use and development. B. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The existing management program includes the following ordinances: Town of Shallotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), North Carolina Building Code, National Flood Insurance Program, the 1992 Shallotte Land Use Plan, and the Town of Shallotte Hazard Mitigation Plan. C. ADDITIONAL TOOLS The Town of Shallotte will utilize the following additional tools to implement this plan: » Conduct annual training sessions for the Town of Shallotte Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. The Planning Department staff, in concert with the Planning Board, shall prepare an annual report assessing the effectiveness of plan implementation. This report shall be presented to the Town of Shallotte Board of Aldermen. At a minimum, update the Land Use Plan and implementation process every six to. seven years. » Revise the Town's UDO to support the policies and implementing actions contained in this plan. Maintain a capital improvements plan/program to address the following community facilities: water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation. Rely on the policies and implementing actions included in this plan. D. LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS At which time the Town of Shallotte CAMA Core Land Use Plan needs to be amended, the Town will apply the guidelines for Land Use Plan Amendments under Subchapter 713, Section 0.400 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. A brief summary of those guidelines is provided below. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 148 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN ' » The Land Use Plan may be amended as a whole by a single resolution or in parts by successive resolutions. The successive resolutions may address geographical sections, county divisions, or functional units of subject matter. » The Town must hold a public hearing of which the public has been properly notified. Copies of the proposed amendment(s) must be available for review at the Town Hall during designated hours. » The executive secretary or a designated agent of the Coastal Resources Commission shall be given notice of the public hearing, a copy of the proposed amendment(s), and a reason for the amendment(s). Amendments must be consistent with the Coastal Resources Commission's Land Use Planning Guidelines (I 5A NCAC 7B) and, if possible, with the Land Use Plans of adjacent jurisdictions. » If possible, the Town will adopt the plan amendments expeditiously following the close of the public hearing. » The Town will provide the executive secretary of the Coastal Resources Commission with a copy of the amended text or maps, and certification of adoption within 7 days of adoption. E. ACTION PLAN/SCHEDULE I.. Citizen Participation For the preparation of this plan, the Shallotte Board of Aldermen adopted a citizen participation plan on September 21, 2004. A copy of that plan is included as Appendix I. Following adoption of this plan, Shallotte will implement the following to ensure adequate citizen participation: » The Town will encourage public participation in all land use decisions and procedure development processes and encourage citizen input via its boards and commissions. » The Town of Shallotte will advertise all meetings of the Town's Planning Board and Board of Adjustment through newspaper advertisements and public service announcements. » The Town will, at least annually, conduct a joint meeting of the Town of Shallotte Board of Aldermen and the Town's Planning Board to identify planning issues/needs. Ensure that the membership of all planning related and ad hoc advisory committees has a cross section of Shallotte's citizenry. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 149 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN 2. Action Plan/Schedule The following describes the priority actions that will be taken by the Town of Shallotte to implement this CAMA Core Land Use Plan and the fiscal year(s) in which each action is anticipated to begin and end. This action plan will be used to prepare the implementation status report for the CAMA Land Use Plan. Schedule Begin End Policy References Implementing Actions P. I - PA The Town will consider applying for public access funding for a boardwalk FY2008 FY2009. along and a boat ramp on the Shallotte River P.1 - PA Shallotte desires the Shallotte River to be a navigable river. The Town FY2008 FY2009 will look for resources to assist with sandbar removal, navigational' markings, and channel depth maintenance. P. I - PA The Town will review and update, if necessary, the existing commercial FY2008 FY2009 waterfront zoning district. P.I - PA Shallotte will update the 1995 Waterfront Access Plan and request FY2008 FY2009 Division of Coastal Management funding for the update. P.5 - P. I I The Town will compile and maintain a list of dilapidated and/or FY2008 FY2009 substandard houses within the planning jurisdiction. P.5 - P.1 I The Town will apply for grant funding to rehabilitate substandard houses FY2008 FY2009 and clear dilapidated houses for low to moderate income persons and the elderly. P.5 - P.1 I Shallotte will consider revisions to the Unified Development Ordinance FY2008 FY2009 to implement the policies contained in this Land Use Plan. P.5 - P.1 I The Town of Shallotte will appoint a committee to study and analyze the FY2007 FY2009 land within the 1/2-mile expanded planning boundary to determine appropriate future land use. P.12 - P.21 Shallotte will consider expanding the Central Business District towards FY2007 FY2008 White Street and to include more of US Highway 17 Business. - P.24 - P.27 Shallotte will establish the basis for instituting a stormwater management FY2008 FY2009 program to work in conjunction with its existing stormwater management ordinance that will assure the Town complies with all state and federal regulations. P.24 - P.27 Shallotte will appoint a committee to develop a Tree Preservation FY2008 FY2009 Ordinance. P.28 - P.31 The Town will install necessary lift stations to reduce head pressure. FY2008 FY2009 P.28 - P.31 The Town intends to construct a 12 inch sewer main to the sewer plant FY2008 FY2010 and other lines necessary to ensure adequate service. P.28 - P.31 Shallotte will consider revising water and sewer extension policies to FY2008 FY2009 ensure that public/private cooperation in the provision of infrastructure to serve new development is encouraged. .........................•---------- ------------------------------------------ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 150 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Schedule Begin End Policy References Implementing Actions P.28 - P.31 Shallotte will consider establishing a land banking fund into which the FY2009 FY20 10 Town may annually contribute funds, to be utilized for the purchase of public property P.32 - PAO The Town may pursue the planting of street trees along the US Highway FY2009 FY20 10 17 Bypass corridor. P.32 - PAO Shallotte will require where reasonably possible the utilization of frontage FY2007 FY2008 roads in non-residential development along major state highways. P.32 - PAO The Town will create a committee to identify future corridors within the FY2007 FY2008 planning jurisdiction and think about how to plan for and reserve them. P.48 - P.62 Shallotte may develop and distribute a water quality pamphlet that FY2008 FY2009 educates the public about their role in protecting water quality.* P.48 - P.62 The Town will provide a public service announcement on how the public FY2007 FY2008 can contribute to protecting water quality. P.48 - P.62 The Town will require that wetland areas be surveyed and delineated on FY2007 FY2008 all preliminary and final subdivision plats. P.72 - P.79 The Town of Shallotte Will develop a comprehensive recreation plan'that FY2007 FY2008 identifies current facilities and deficiencies. The plan should also address green and blue trailways. P.72 - P.79 The Town will prioritize park facility needs and apply for Parks and FY2009 FY2010 Recreation Trust Fund money for a park facility. P.72 - P.79 The Town will investigate, with the Institute of Government, the use of FY2008 FY2009 impact fees as a way of making new development pay for the services demanded. P.72 - P.79, The Town of Shallotte will consider design and funding sources for FY2007 FY2009 upgrading municipal facilities. P.72 - P.79 Shallotte will consider design and funding sources for a community FY20 10 FY201 I center. P.72 - P.79 The Town will maintain a specific capital improvements plan with FY2008 FY2009 emphasis placed on services and facilities that affect growth and development. P.72 - P.79 The Town will, in concert with the Brunswick County Board of FY2008 FY201 0 I Education, develop a plan for the protection of future school sites. I CAM"'**''*"....CORE''"*'...LAND"*"*''"... USE PLAN*****_" F. RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENTACTION PLAN/POSITIVEAND NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF LAND USE PLAN POLICIES The Town of Shallotte believes that the policies, management goals, planning objectives, and land use plan requirements contained in this document will have positive impacts for the Town. However, the following could have some negative impacts: » Possible degradation of water, quality in the Shallotte River. » Infrastructure improvements which extend through sensitive environmental areas. » Potential infringement of growth on sensitive areas. » Increased stormwater runoff. » Increased development in some floodplain areas. The management objectives, policies, and implementing actions address the issues associated with these possible negative impacts. Mitigating polices are stated on the following pages: » Conservation, page 116. » Stormwater Control, page 117. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity, page 118. » Water Quality, page 124. Table 50 provides an analysis matrix which summarizes this plan's policies and identifies them as beneficial, neutral, or detrimental. ......................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 152 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 50. Town of Shallotte Policy Analysis Matrix — Land Use. Plan Management Topics Policy Benchmarks — Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Public Access Land Use Compatibility Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns Management Topics • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development . capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Brunswick County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile Infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other. Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety Public Access: P. I B B B N B B P.2 B N N N N B P.3 B B B N B B PA B B N N N B Land Use Compatibility: P.5 N B N N N N P.6 N B N N N N P.7 N B B N N B P.8 N B B N N B P.9 N B B B B B P.10 N B B B B B P.1 1 N B B B B B P.12 N N B N N B P.13 N B B N N B ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 153 LAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 50 (continued) Policy Benchmarks — Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Public Access Land Use Compatibility Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns Management Topics • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • Increase pedestrian development•., capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take Into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation during construction of the existing and planned Brunswick County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety P.14 N B N N N B P.15 N B B B B B P. 16 N B. B B B B P.17 N B B B B - B P.18 N B B N N N P.19 N B B N B N P.20 N B N N B B P.21 B B N B B B P.22 B B N B B B P.23 N B B B B B P.24 ' N B B B B B P.25 N B B B B B P.26 N B N B B B P.27 N N N B B B ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 154 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 50 (continued) Polity Benchmarks — Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Public Access Land Use Compatibility Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns Management Topics • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Brunswick County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in •decrease residential • transportation improvements should support the efficiency floodplains, AECs, wetlands, and other density within Town Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety Infrastructure Carrying Capacity: P.28 N B B N N N P.29 N N B N N B P.30 N N B N B B P.31 N N B N Potentially D B P.32 N B B N N B P.33 N B B N N B P.34 N B N B B P.35 B N B B N B P.36 N B B B N B P.37 N B B N B B P.38 N N B N N N P.39 N N B N N B P.40 B N B B N B .......................................................................................................................................................................................................CAMA CORE. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE155 LAND USE PLAN Table 50 (continued) Polity Benchmarks — Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Public Access Land Use Compatibility Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns Management Topics • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to Impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Brunswick County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development to • decrease residential transportation improvements floodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety Natural Hazard Areas: PAI B N N B B N P.42 N N N. B B N P.43 B N N B B N P.44 N N N B N N PAS N N N B B N P.46 N N N B N N P.47 N N N B N N Water Quality: P.48 B N N N Potentially D N P.49 N N N N B N P.50 N N N N Potentially D N P.51 N N N N Potentially D N P.52 B N N N B N P.53 N N N N B N P.54 N N N N B N ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 156 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 50 (continued) Policy Benchmarks — Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Public Access Land Use Compatibility Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns Management Topics • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned. • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Brunswick County • preservation of the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplains, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety PM B N N N B B P.56 N N N N B N P.57 ' N N N N B N P.58 N N N N B N P.59 N N N N B N P.60 N N N N B N P.61 N N N N Potentially D N P.62 N N N N B N Local Concerns: ' P.63 N N N N N B P.64 N B B N N B P.65 N N- N N N B P.66 N N N N N B P.67 N N B B N B P.68 N N N N N B P.69 N B B N N B .................................................................................................:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 157 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Table 50 (continued) Polity Benchmarks — Indicate whether the policy is beneficial (B), neutral (N), or detrimental (D) Public Access Land Use Compatibility Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Natural Hazards Water Quality Local Concerns Management Topics • more planned access • reduction in habitat • water, sewer, and other key • land uses and • land use and • preservation of locations loss and fragmentation community facilities and development patterns development criteria cultural, historic, and • upgrades to, existing related to impacts of services being available in that reduce vulnerability and measures that scenic areas access locations land use and required locations. at adequate to natural hazards abate impacts that • support of economic • Increase pedestrian development capacities to support planned • land uses and degrade water quality development access • reduction of water community growth and development patterns • coordinate water • development of • comply with state access resource and water development patterns that take into account quality efforts with human resources standards to enhance quality degradation • during construction of the existing and planned Brunswick County • preservation of. the opportunities for state • balance growth demands infrastructure systems, capacity of evacuation Town's rural funding with protection of the AECs and other fragile - infrastructure character environment areas should be protected • minimize development in • decrease residential • transportation improvements floodplalns, AECs, density within Town should support the efficiency wetlands, and other Land Use and of traffic flow and pedestrian fragile areas Development Policies safety P.70 N N B N B B P.71 N N N N N B P.72 N N N N N B P.73 N N N N N B P.74 B N N N N B P.75 N N N N N B P.76 N N N N N B P.77 N N N N B B P.78 . N N N N B B P.79 N N B N N B ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ TOWN OF SHALLOTTE158 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Notes to the Policy Analysis Matrix. 1. Public Access P.I (B) - PA (B) - These policies are intended to improve existing access facilities and provide for acquisition of additional public access sites in accordance with NC CAMA standards. Public waterfront and access to public trust waters are integral parts of tourism. Providing easy public access will assist with tourism efforts as well as provide additional recreational opportunities for residents. 2. Land Use Compatibility P.5 (B) and P.6 (B) - Both of these policies support maintaining a safe and viable inventory of housing. The Town will enforce its minimum housing code, regulate residential development through its Unified Development Ordinance, and pursue available state and federal funding to improve substandard housing. P.7 (B), P.8 (B) and P.13 (B) - These policies are intended to improve the quality of and protect existing and future residential development. Implementation of these policies will require strict enforcement of the Town's UDO. P.9 (B) - P.1 I (B) - These policies support the idea of smart development: P.15 (B) and P.17 (B) - These policies are intended to protect and preserve water quality and apply to both surficial and groundwater and surface waters. P.16 (B), P.20 (B), and P.21 (B) - Shallotte supports the recruitment of clean industries. Identified negative environmental impacts must be mitigated. P.18 (B) - P.19 (B) - Industries that have access to major thoroughfares and existing public services reduce traffic congestion and land disturbing activities involved with water, and sewer extensions. P.22 (B) - P.23 (B) - The Town of Shallotte desires to protect environmentally sensitive areas from inappropriate development. P.24 (B) - P.27 (B) - The Town recognizes the negative effects stormwater can have on receiving waters and supports efforts to lessen those effects. 3. Infrastructure P.28 (B) - In -fill development assists in preventing sprawl and limits the land disturbing associated with extending infrastructure lines. ....................................:................................................................. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 159 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN P.29 (B) - New development does not just effect existing water and sewer but puts a strain on law enforcement, fire departments, parks and recreation departments. P.31 (D) - Package treatment plants are potentially detrimental to the environment. P.32 (B) - P.33 (B) - Fewer curb cuts is safer and allows for a more efficient flow of traffic. P.35 (B), P.38 (B), and P.40 (B) - Shallotte supports transportation improvement activities that provide for safe and efficient flow of traffic. - P.36 (B) - Interconnecting residential and commercial subdivisions reduces traffic congestion by alleviating curb cuts and allowing an internal flow of traffic, thereby reducing the number of vehicles required to travel major thoroughfares. P.37 (B) -Traditional Neighborhood Developments encourage and accommodate alternate transportation modes by providing a high proportion of interconnected streets, sidewalks, and paths. They also have a higher potential for capturing internal trips, thus reducing vehicle miles traveled. P.39 (B) - One of the primary objectives of this policy is to support emergency personnel when out on calls. 4. Natural Hazards P.41 (B) - P.47 (B) - The Town recognizes the natural hazard potential that exists due to the location of the Town. These policies aim to preserve environmentally sensitive areas and protect property and life from natural disasters. S. Water Quality P.48 (B) - P.50 (B) - Water quality issues could arise with the location of marinas and floating homes in the jurisdiction. Sewage pumpout, abandoned vessels, and fuel spills are primary issues. P.51 (B) - Malfunctioning package treatment plants can introduce pollutants into the fragile areas and kill the environment. P.52 (B) and P.53 (B) - Shallotte recognizes the importance of protecting water quality for its citizens and the value that the CAMA guidelines and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Best Management Practices have for that. protection. P.54 (B) - Underground storage tanks installed before the mid-1980's were made of bare steel. Bare steel will likely corrode over time and has the potential to leak hazardous material into the groundwater. Faulty TOWN OF SHALLOTTE 160 CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN installation and inadequate operation can also cause hazardous material to leak. Regulation of USTs has cause many of them to be closed. P.55 (B) - The water quality is significant to commercial and recreational fishing in the area. Shallotte wants to improve the water quality conditions so that fishing will increase in the area. The increase of visitors to the area has a direct impact on the economy of the Town. P.56 (B) - Disposal of toxic wastes negatively affects fragile areas and wildlife habitats. P.57 (B)- The Town recognizes the negative effects that stormwater runoff can have on the water quality in the area. Stormwater runoff contains many pollutants such as animal waste, pesticides from lawn care, and oil and gas from motorized transportation vehicles. P.58 (B) - Water quality issues in other areas could affect Shallotte. The Lumber River Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan recommends water quality management strategies for the entire basin. P.59 (B) - High quality waters possess special qualities and may be, in some areas, a water supply. P.60 (B) - These pollutants can degrade water quality and potentially destroy marine life. P.61 (B) and P.62 (B) - The Town recognizes the importance and benefits of aquaculture. However, if aquaculture facilities do not meet certain requirements, they can negatively affect native fish (by crowding them out) and the water quality (water with high amounts of fish feces and uneaten food being introduced when released back into rivers and streams). 6. Local Areas of Concern P.63 (B) and P.65 (B) - Preservation of historic properties is important to the Town. Maintaining historic properties and the historic character of the Town increases quality of life while providing a tourism draw. P.66 (B) P.71 (B) - These policies reinforce the Town's stance regarding economic development.. The . Town supports all policies, projects, and programs that will play a role in the advancement of economic development throughout the county. P.72 (B) - Due to the Town's increase in the 65 and over population, safe public transportation for seniors . may become increasingly important. P.73 (B) - P.79 (B) - These policies are intended to generally protect the quality of life within the Town and to reduce environmental and structural hazards and nuisances. The policies outlined are general statements that address issues that are of specific concern to residents. TOWN OF SHALLOTTE ,AMA CORE LAND USE PLAN APPENDIX I TOWN OF SHALLOTTE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN PREPARATION OF A CORE LAND USE PLAN PHASE I The Town of Shallotte has received a Coastal Area Management Act grant for preparation of a Core Land Use Plan, Phase I. Adequate citizen participation in the development of the plan is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens of the Town of Shallotte. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by the Town., The Town of Shallotte Board ofAldermen will appoint the Shallotte Planning Board to work with the Town's planning consultant to ensure that the final product will be a plan suitable for adoption by the Town. Specifically, the planning consultant and the Planning Board will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of the following: • . Conduct initial orientation session with project team; develop and adopt the Citizen Participation Plan; conduct public information meeting; and conduct a Town -wide meeting to identify community aspirations, issues, and needs. In addition, prepare analysis of existing and emerging conditions; prepare existing land use map and existing facilities & infrastructure map; review analysis of existing and emerging conditions and existing environmental conditions and hazards; complete analysis of community facilities. Finalize forecast of future land use needs; prepare composite environmental conditions map; prepare/review land suitability analysis and map; review existing CAMA plan, local regulations, and other plan documents. The following schedule will be utilized for Phase l: 1. August, 2004 — Begin data collection and analysis. 2. September, 2004 — Conduct public information meeting. Board of Aldermen adopt the Citizen Participation Plan. Conduct initial meeting with Planning Board and review Citizen Participation Plan and process for preparing the land use plan. Conduct Town -wide issues identification meeting. 3. September, 2004 to April, 2005 — Prepare preliminary draft land use plan which will include analysis of existing conditions, land suitability analysis, natural systems analysis, and community facilities analysis. Conduct monthly meetings with the Planning Board. 4'. May, 2005 — Present draft of Phase I to the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen. 5. June, 2005 — Conduct. open house; present plan to the Board of Aldermen. All meetings of the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen at which the Plan will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper. The public information meeting, Town -wide meeting, and public hearing will also be advertised in a local newspaper. In addition, public service announcements will be mailed to local radio stations and posted in the Town Hall and other public buildings as directed by the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen. All meetings will be open to the public. The Town will encourage and consider all economic, social, ethnic and cultural viewpoints. No major non- English speaking groups are known to exist in the Town of Shallotte. 7/29/04 PRIanningtand Use\.ShaIIotte.LUP\CPP.wpd TOWN OF SHALLOTTE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN PREPARATION OF A CORE LAND USE PLAN PHASE 11 The Town of Shallotte has received a Coastal Area Management Act grant for preparation of a Core Land Use Plan, Phase 11. Adequate citizen participation in the development of the plan is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens "of the Town of Shallotte. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be utilized by the Town. The Shallotte Board of Aldermen has appointed the Town of Shallotte Planning Board to work with the Town's planning consultant to ensure that the final product will be a plan suitable for adoption by the Town. Specifically, the planning consultant and. the Planning, Board will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of the following: • Adopt and implement Citizen Participation Plan for Phase 11. • Revise preliminary plan based on public review. • Complete plan for the future (including future land use map and tools for managing development). • Present the draft plan to the Board of Aldermen. • Submit plan to state/DCM for review; provide plan to adjacent jurisdictions for review; conduct public information hearings. • Review plan based on state and local review; conduct public hearing; Board of Aldermen adoption; submit for CRC certification. The following schedule will be utilized for Phase I1: 1. August - September, 2005 Update Citizen Participation Plan — Begin preparation of Phase 11 portion of LUP 2. October, 2005 -January, 2006 — Hold monthly meetings with Planning Board — Revise preliminary plan based on public review 3. February, 2006 — Provide plan to adjacent jurisdictions to review 4. March, 2006 — Submit plan (with any revisions) to the Shallotte Planning Board for review and preliminary approval 5. April, 2006 — Submit draft plan to state for DCM review 6. May, 2006 . Revise plan based on state and local review — Conduct public hearing for Board of Aldermen to adopt plan Submit to CRC for certification All meetings of the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen at which the Plan will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper. The public hearing will also be advertised in a local newspaper. In addition, public service announcements will be posted in the Town Hall and other public buildings as directed by the Planning Board and Board of Aldermen. All meetings will be open to the public. , The Town will encourage and consider all economic, social, ethnic and cultural viewpoints. No major non-English speaking groups are known to exist in the Town of Shallotte. 7/14/05 APPENDIX IIA Poverty Thresholds in 2000, by Size of Family and Number of Related.Children Under 18 Years (Dollars) Related children under 18 years I Weighted 1' Size of family unit I average I I I I I ) I I I Eight Ithresholds I None I i One I I Two I Three 1 I. Four I I Five I I Six I _Seven I or more 1 One person (unrelated individual)....I 8,794 ( I I I l l Under 65 years.....................1 8,959 1 8,959 I I I I I I I I 65 years and over..................1 8,259, 8,259 I I I ( I 1 I Two persons ..........................1 11,239;1 1 I 1 1 I Householder under 65 years ......... 1 11,590 1 11,531 1 11,869 1 1 I 1 I I 1 Householder 65 years and over......1 10,419 1 1 I 10,409 1 11,824 I I I I 1 ( I I 1 I 1 Three persons :............ ......1 13,738.1 13,470 1 13,861 1 13,874 1 1 I I I Four persons.. .....................I 17,603 1 17,761 1 18,052 117,463 1 17,524 1 I I I 1 Five persons ..........................1 20,819 1 21,419 1 21,731 1 21,065 1 20,550 1 20,236 I I I I Six persons...........................1 23,528 1 24,636 1 24,734 1 24,224 1 23,736 1 23,009 1 22,579 1 I I Seven persons:. ......................... 26,754 1 28,347 1 28,524 1 27,914 1 27,489 1 26,696 125,772 1 24,758 1 I Eight persons ........................1 29,701 1 31,704 1 31,984 1 31,408 1 30,904 1 30,188 1 29,279 1 28,334 1 28,093 1 Nine persons or more.................1 35,060 1 38,138 1 38,322 1 37,813 1 37,385 1 361-682 1 35,716 1 34,841 1 34,625 1 33,291 Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey. APPENDIX IIB Division of Community Assistance Income Limits % of DCA Family Income Limits for Number of Persons in Family MSA or County Median Income 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons MSA: Wilmington 10% 3,800 4,350 4,900 5,400 5,850 6,300 6,700 7,150 (Includes New Hanover 20% 7,600 8,650 9,750 10,850 11,700 . 12,550 13,450 14,300 and Brunswick counties) 30% 11,400 13,000 14,650 16,250 17,550 18,850 20,150 21,450 2004 Median Family 40% 15,200 17,350 19,500 21,700 23,400 25,150 26,900 28,600 Income: $54,200 50% 18,950 21,700 24,400 27,100 29,250 31,450 33,600 35,750 60% 22,750 26,000 29,250 32,500 35,100 37,700 40,300 42,950 70% 26,550 30,350 34,150 37,950 40,950 44,000 47,050 50,100 80% 30,350 34,700 39,000 43,350 46,850 50,300 53,750 57,250 Appendix III Policy/Implementing Action Definitions of Common Terms I . Should: An officially adopted course or method of action intended to be followed to implement the community goals. Though not mandatory as "shall," it is still an obligatory course of action unless clear reasons can be identified that an exception is warranted. Town staff and Planning Board involved at all levels from planning to implementation. 2. Continue: Follow past and present procedures to maintain desired goal, usually with Town staff involved at all levels from planning to implementation. 3.. Encourage: Foster the desired goal through Town policies. Could involve Town financial assistance. 4. Enhance: Improve current goal to a desired state through the use of policies and Town staff at all levels of planning. This could include financial support. 5. Identify: Catalog and confirm resource or desired item(s) through the use of Town staff and actions. 6. Implement: Actions to guide the accomplishment of the Plan recommendations 7. Maintain: Keep in good condition the desired state of affairs through the use of Town policies and staff. Financial assistance should be provided if needed. 8. Prevent: Stop described event through the use of appropriate Town policies, staff actions, Planning Board actions, and Town finances, if needed. 9. Promote: Advance the desired state through the use of Town policies and Planning Board and staff activity at all levels of planning. This may include financial support: 10. Protect: Guard against a deterioration of the desired state through the use of Town policies, staff, and, if needed, financial assistance. Provide: Take the lead role in supplying the needed financial and staff support to achieve the desired goal. The Town is typically involved in all aspects from planning to implementation to maintenance. 12. Strengthen: Improve and reinforce the desired goal through the use of Town policies, staff, and, if necessary, financial assistance. 13. Support: Supply the needed staff support, policies, and financial assistance at all levels to achieve the desired goal. 14. Work: Cooperate and act in a manner through the use of Town staff, actions, and policies to create the desired goal. - UNABLE TO IMPORT CONTENTS OF THE FOLLOWING DISC,, DISC HAS BEEN RETURNED b Ci C Ll M E N T 5 fj L U T 1 0 N 9 r' ,. , �' ��-M' K.... i APPENDIX V TOWN OF SHALL01 TE LAND USE PLAN SURVEY RESULTS 1. Shallotte needs to provide more public access and recreational facilities and programs to its citizens. A ree No Opinion Disa ree 24 16 4 2. Shallotte should increase its economic development efforts and provide incentives, where feasible, in an effort to attract more jobs and businesses to the town. A ree No Opinion Disa ree 32 1 7 5 3. In light of the recent increased restrictions regarding stormwater runoff control currently being implemented in a majority of counties and municipalities across the state, Shallotte should have a pro active approach to stormwater control. A ree No Opinion Disag ree 36 5 3 4. Shallotte should protect residential districts from encroaching commercial and industrial development. A ree No Opinion Disa ree 33 - 6 5 7d 5. Shallotte should increase its efforts to improve surface water quality (i.e., creeks, marshes, estuarine areas). A ree No Opinion Disa ree 37 5 2 6. Shallotte is taking the proper steps to maintain the character of the downtown area. Agree No Opinion Disagree . 15 18 11 7. Shallotte is taking adequate steps to protect its Areas of Environmental Concern. Agree No Opinion Disagree 12 28 4 8. Shallotte should work to provide affordable owner -occupied. housing in an effort to boost the percentage of owner -occupied housing units. A ree No Opinion Disa - 16 15 13 9. Ranking of key issues: The following issues were identified and ranked by permanent residents of the Town at a public meeting held on November 17, 2004. Absentee property owners were asked to rank each issue identified from 1 to 10, with 1 being the most important need and 10 being the least important need. Following are the results of the ranking (140 being the most important need and 249 being the least important need): RANK KEY ISSUE SCORE 1 REGULATION OF TRAFFIC IN THE COMMERCIAL AREAS 140 2 PLANNING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE 74 157 3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL AREAS 166 4 REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN; SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESS 176 5 PROTECORESERVE ENVIRONMENT 193 6 UPGRADE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES 210 7 CONTINUE TO EMPHASIZE GREEN AND BLUE TRAILS (GREENWAY) 225 (GREEN TRAILS ARE HIKING, WALKING, BIKING TRAILS; BLUE TRAILS ARE CANOE TRAILS) 8 DEVELOPMENT OF WATERFRONT/SHORELINE AREAS 227 9 COMMUNITY CENTER (YOUTH AND SENIORS) 237 10 HOUSING FOR SENIORS 249 APPENDD< VI Town of Shallotte, NC Mitigation Strategies This section contains a detailed strategy that promotes the current achievement of hazard mitigation, impact reduction and other community goals. This section will address mitigation strategies for natural hazards such as: tropical cyclones, flooding, tornados, waterspouts, winter storms, and severe thunderstorms. It will also contain strategies for technological hazards such as Fires, HAZMAT Events, and Nuclear Events. Within this section the responsible party for monitoring and evaluation will be identified for each strategy and a target date for completion will be identified as well as monitoring and evaluation indicators. ALL HAZARDS Goal 1. Improve Public Awareness Ob'e,- ve 1: .Educate the public abo,ze hazards revatent to.their area Recommended MitlPation Measures -1.. Educate. contractors about principles .for quality redevelopment and safe housing development through written materials or a Town -sponsored workshop. Responsible Partv/Organization: Code Enforcement Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Planning Board Target Completion Date: Continuous y 2. Hold a Town -sponsored hazard mitigation seminar for the community residents, including information on preparedness for all hazards significant to Shallotte. Responsible PaMt Organization: Emergency Management Coordinator and nsibilit d Evaluation Res Town Administrator Target Completion Date: One year from the date of plan adoption Possible Funding Sources: Emergency Management Institute Training Assistance 3. Provide new home and property buyers with information on quality redevelopment and safe housing development. The information is probably most efficiently dispersed at the Town hall and at convenience stores in Town. Responsible Partv/Organization: Code Enforcement Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Planning Board Target Completion Date: Continuous Ob ective 2. Maintain and ublicize the Brunswick Coun Emer en Res once Plan. Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Disperse information about the -Brunswick County Emergency Management Response Plan and relevant emergency response actions the public can take. Also, ensure each Town department possesses a clear list of departmental -responsibilities as outlined in the plan'. Update department contacts as they change. Responsible Or Town Administrator Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Town Administrator Target Completion Date: Continuous 31 Community -Based Hazard Mitigation Plan Obiective 3• Maintain a current action plan for emergencyresponse. Recommended Mitigation Measures . 1. Continue to update Town Emergency Response Plan on an annual basis. The Emergency Response Plan should contain detailed information on responsible parties and contact information. This information should be updated as positions and contact information changes. Responsible Party/Organization: Town Administrator Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Planning Board Target Co=letion Date: One year from the date of plan adoption 9 Objective 4• Maintain a current evacuation routg Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. ...Maintain evacuation routes in the event of a hazardous. event. The Town should develop a plan of action to facilitate the evacuation of Shallotte in case of a _ hazardous materials related event. Responsible Party/Organization: Public Works Departments MonitorinL7 and Evaluation Responsibility: Public Works Director Target Completion Date: Continuous Objective 5• Maintain emergency infrastructure. Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Monitor the status of backup generators, communications, and vehicles for all critical public facilities. Test generators, communications, and vehicles on a regular basis, not only for maintenance, but to. confirm that the equipment continues to match the needs of critical facility expansion or updated operations. Responsible Party/Organization: Town Administrator monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: All Department Heads Target Completion Date: Continuous NATURAL IJAZARDS WIND EVENT MITIGATION STRATEGY This section addresses wind hazards associated with tropical cyclones, tornadoes, waterspouts, and severe thunderstorms. Wind events have caused property damage in the Town historically. Although a community can never be completely windproof, several actions can significantly reduce damages to life and property endured by wind events in the future. - Goal 1: 3L&2h:aize the Impai;t of Tropical Cyclone Wind Events Objective 1 • Improve the wind resistance ofstructures in -the communi. 32 Town of Shallotte, NC Recommended Mitjgation Measures 1. Continue to contract and coordinate with Brunswick County to enforce the NC State Building Code. The requirement that new structures or structures undergoing istant to wind loads of 120 mph is of particular significant renovation be res importance. Responsible Party/Organization: Brunswick County Building Inspector Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibilitz: Brunswick County Building Inspector TarpetComoletion Date: Continuous Objective 2. Reduce the impact of wind on trees near Town structures. Recommended lWa adore Measures 1. Monitor trees and branches in public areas at risk of breaking or falling in windstorms. Prune or thin trees or branches when they would pose an immediate threat to property, utility lines or other significant, structures or critical facilities in the Town. Responsible Partv/Organization: Public Works Department Moni nring_and Evaluation Responsibility: Public Works Director Target Completion Date: Continuous Objective 3 Reduce the12otential for loss of critical facilities during wind events. Recommended Mitigation Measures . . 1. Revise the Sub -Division Ordinance to require all underground utilities in all residential developments to decrease the potential for service disruption due to high wind events. Responsible Part /Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility; Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: One year from date of plan adoption FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGY 1 Hurricane Floyd produced record high flood levels i& Shallotte ! The Town is working to prevent future losses like those experienced during this disaster, including participation in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program's property. buyout program. The following goals were established to contribute to the Town's efforts. Goal 1. Identify and Map Areas Flooded by Hun cane Floyd Objective 1 Record all structures within the floodplain as well as areas ofrepetitive losses due to floodinP: - Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Record all tax parcel information and floodplain locations in a GIS system in order to build the Towns capability to generate maps when needed. Responsible Party/Organization: Cape Fear Council of Governments Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Town Administrator 33 Community -Based Hazard Mitigation Plan . Target Com,_.pletion Date: Completed Goal 2. Avoid the Hazards of the Flo odplain Objective 1• Guide development awayfrom areas subiect to flood! , Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Institute a Safe Housing Program that encourages landowners and developers to integrate mitigation into the process of buildinz new developments or retrofitting existing properties in the floodplain. Responsible PZM/Organization: Board of -Aldermen Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibty: Board of Adjustments Target Completion Date: Two years from the date of plan adoption 2. Continue to implement a 1-foot free board and continue to discourage development within the 100-year floodplain. Responsible PaM/Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Resl2onsibili : Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: Continuous Goal3. 3fin> a the Impacts ofRooding Objective 1 • Maximize efforts to limit flooding in developed areas. Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. In order to reduce storm water runoff, the Town should minimize construction of additional impervious surfaces within the floodplain. This should include limiting construction of impervious parking lots in recreational areas near the river. The zoning and subdivision ordinances should be revised to require this .action. Responsible Party/Oryanization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsiblli : Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: Continuous 2. In order to control storm water runoff, the Town should establish an ordinance that will require that runoff and drainage from development and agriculture activities shall be of a quality and quantity as near to natural conditions as possible. Responsible Party/Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibili-ty: Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: One year from date of plan adoption Objective 2• Protect the rivets, creeks: and surrounding ecosystems Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Protect/Enhance Shoreline Vegetation. The Town should revise' zoning and subdivision ordinance to incorporate shoreline vegetation protection buffers along the.creeks and rivers in, order to protect the character and to help mitigate flooding. 34 Town of Shallotte; NC Responsible Party/Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: One year from the date of plan. adoption Possible Funding Sources: Clean Water Management Trust Fund; Resource Conservation and Development; Watershed Surveys and Planning; Wetlands Reserve Program. 2. Continue to seek funding for implementation of the recommendations in.the Waterfront Access and Development Plan. The Town adopted a waterfront Access and Development Plan in 1995 to control waterfront access and reduce the amount of damage to shoreline vegetation. Responsible Party/Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibili:Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: Continuous Possible Funding Sources: Clean Water Management Trust Fund; Resource Conservation and Development; Watershed Surveys and Planning; Wetlands Reserve Program. TORNADO MITIGATION STRATEGY Although it is difficult to predict where and when tornadoes will touchdown. some mitigation measures can be taken to improve community resilience to this hazard. The major concern about tornadoes is the wind forces they generate. Wind events are addressed in the Tropical Cyclone section of this plan. Goal 1: Minimize the Impacts of Tornadoes on life and property As tropical cyclones and tornadoes produce similar wind hazards, much of the mitigation strategy for tornadoes is similar to the tropical cyclone strategy. Obiective 1• Maximize Citizen Preparedness for Tornadoes. Recommended Mi 1-2- ion Measures 1. Develop a Tornado Warning System. Several options exist for a tomado warning system. The most feasible for Shallotte would be to develop a siren to warn of an oncoming tornado. This siren would have to differentiate from the fire alarm and be well publicized for citizens to recognize. Responsible Party/Organization: Fire Department Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibili : Fire Chief Targ_et Completion Date: One year from date of plan adoption THUNDERSTORM MITIGATION STRATEGY A major element of thunderstorm hazards is the wind produced. The wind component of this hazard is addressed in Wind Event Mitigation Strategy. Also, heavy rains from thunderstorms can cause damage and flooding. This element of concern is addressed in the Flooding Mitigation Strategy section of this plan. Lightning, a third element of concern associated with thunderstorms, is addressed in this section. 35 Community -Based Hazard Mitigation Plan Goa11: Minimize the Impacts of Severe Thunderstorms Objective 1. Afinia ize the impacts ofF-htning strikes. Recommended Mitlp,ation Measures 1. In order to minimize injury from lightning strikes, shelters should be placed every five acres in all public open space areas (.e. golf courses and parks). This recommendation should be incorporated into. the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Responsible Party/Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsity: Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: One and a half years from the date of plan adoption Possible Funding Sources: Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program; Community Facilities Loans; Outdoor Recreation, Acquisition, Development and Planning 2. The zoning ordinance should require that lightning detection devices be installed in public outdoor gathering areas such as school stadiums. Responsible Party/Organization: Public Works Department Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Public Works Director Target Completion Date: One year from the date of plan adoption Possible Funding Sources: Community Facilities Loans Objective 2: Increase driving safety during thunderstorms Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Driving in storm conditions can create hazardous road conditions, including decreased ability for drivers to see road boundaries. To improve road visibility, reflector tape or paint along road edges and in the dividing line should be placed on all major roads through Town. Responsible Party/Organization: Public Works Department Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibty: Public Works Director Target Completion Date: One year from date of plan adoption Possible. Funding Sources: Rural Development Grants GROUNDWATER MITIGATION STRATEGY While no reported groundwater contamination incidents have occurred in Shallotte to date, the aquifer. is situated in such a way that it is very susceptible to future contamination. Therefore, the Town's groundwater resources should be managed very consciously and steps should be taken to protect the resource from identifiable sources of contamination. Goal 1.- Protect groundwater resources Objective 1: Minimize the risk ofgroundwater contamination. 36 Town of Shallotte, NC Recommended Mit�ation Measures 1. Encourage proper waste disposal and recycling. In order to protect the vulnerable aquifer from contamination, the Town should do all it can to prevent seepage of wastes and toxic elements into the ground. Proper disposal of waste and recycling7hen possibIS will aid in this effort. This measure may be implemented through a Town policy or through public education measures. Responsible Party/Organization: Public Works Department Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Public Works Director Target Completion Date: One year.from the date of -plan adoption 2. The zoning ordinance should be amended to include regulations for underground chemical and gasoline storage that minimize risks to groundwater resources. Responsible Patty/Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Respons_ ibi :it : Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: One and a half years from the date of plan adoption Possible Funding Sources: Pollution Prevention Grants Program 3. Regulate storage of toxic wastes. The zoning ordinance should be amended to regulate the storage of toxic wastes within the planning jurisdiction in a way that minimizes risk to groundwater resources. Responsible PartyfOrganization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: One year from the date of plan adoption 4. Continue to implement a.Recycling Program that reduces solid waste disposal that could potentially lead to groundwater contamination. Responsible Party/Organization: Town Administrator Monitoring and Evaluation Respons_ ibility: Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: Continuous TECHNOLOGICAL IL4ZARDS FIRE MITIGATION STRATEGY Fires, whether resulting from natural events or from technological causes, have the potential to spread over a substantial portion of the Town, endangering life and property. Goa] 1. Minimize Risk ofFire Objective 1. Maintain a current actronalan for fire response. Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Maintain fire event preparedness. The fire department has the responsibility to assure the Town's protection during fire events. Part of this responsibility is dependent upon the department's ability to maintain 37 Community -Based Hazard Mitigation Plan the materials and knowledge base for addressing such an event. This responsibility must be supported by provision of adequate funding for the continuing education and materials necessary to maintain this preparedness. Responsible Party/Organization: Fire Department Monitoring_and Evaluation Responsibility: Fire Chief Target Completion Date: Continuous HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION STRATEGY Although there is minimal amounts of hazardous material processing, manufacturing or storage within Shallotte, an ammunitions facility, nuclear plant and citric acid manufacturing facility are all located within 25 miles of the Town and contamination from Hazardous Materials is possible. Goa11:11 i i e potential for damage orinjury due to hazardous materials Objective 1• Maintain a current action plan forhazardous materials event response. Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Maintain hazardous materials event preparedness. Presently, the Town contacts . Brunswick County in a hazardous materials event. The Town should develop a plan of action to maintain the materials and knowledge base for addressing such a spill, or develop preliminary measures to assist the county till the representatives arrive. This responsibility must be supported by provision of adequate funding for materials and trainings necessary to maintain this preparedness. Responsible Party/Organization: Fire Department Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Fire Chief Target Completion Date: Continuous . Objective 2• Control traffic traveling through and within the Town limits ofShallotte Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Continue to enforce the recommendations adopted in the Local Transportation Plan in February 2002. Responsible Party/Organization: Planning Board Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Board of Aldermen Target Completion Date: Continuous NUCLEAR ACCIDENT. MITIGATION STRATEGY The CP&L Nuclear Plant is located in Southport 25 miles from Shallotte. A major accident at the plant would most likely have a direct affect on Shallotte. The nuclear plant coordinates with county officials to plan for the unlikely event of a nuclear -related accident. While County officials will coordinate in turn with local officials, there are some steps the Town can take to further mitigate the effects of a nuclear accident. Goal 1. Minimize the Impact ofNuclearAccidents M. Town of Shallotte, NC Obie' ctive 1. Maintain a current action plan fornuclear eventresponse. Recommended Mitigation Measures 1. Maintain nuclear event preparedness. Presently, the County contacts Shallotte in a nuclear event. The Town should . develop a plan of action to maintain the materials and knowledge base for addressing such an event, or develop preliminary measures to assist the county till the representatives arrive. This responsibility must be supported by provision of adequate funding for materials and trainings necessary to maintain this preparedness. Responsible PaM/Organization: Fire Department Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibility: Fire Chief Target Completion Date: Continuous 39