Public Shoreline Access Plan-1990

HENRY VON OESEN AND ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS
PROPERTY OF
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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1990 PUBLIC SHORELINE ACCESS PLAN
TOWN OF SURF CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
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aPrepared .For
The Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Town of Surf City, North Carolina
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Planning Consultant
HENRY VON OESEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Consulting Engineers & Planners
805 North Third Street -- P. O. Drawer 2087
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
[phone] Fax: [phone]
The preparation of this document and associated maps was financed
in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal
a 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 Resources Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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0 TABLE OF CONTENTS
aSECTION
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INTRODUCTION...................................1-1
aSHORELINE
SECTION 2:
INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS OF EXISTING
ACCESS SITES............. ... oo— ...
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2.1 Inventory. ...
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aMap
2.1: Existing Ocean and Estuarine Access
Points
(Map Pocket)
Table 2.1: Existing Accessway Locations
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2.1.1
2.1.2
Public Ocean Access.............................2-1
Privately Owned Ocean Access.......... ...........2-2
2.1.3
Public Estuarine Access...
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Privately Owned Estuarine Access............ ....
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2.2 Analysis...
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SECTION 3: PUBLIC ACCESS - NEEDS AND DEMAND.................3-1
3.1 Physical Access.........................................3-1
3.2 Ocean Access............................................3-2
3.3 Estuarine Access........................................3-3
0 Table 3.1: Estimated Parking Demand
SECTION 4: CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS TO PUBLIC
SHORELINEACCESS.................................4-1
4.1
Availability and Cost of Land....... ....... o.o.00..o.00.4-1
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Opposition of Landowners, ...... --o
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Funding Limitations ................................
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Natural Constraints....... ......
SECTION 5: PUBLIC SHORELINE ACCESS POLICIES AND
STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT.......5-1
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Policies for Public Shoreline Access in Surf City.,
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5.1.1 General Policy........................:...::.....5-1
5.1.2 Implementation Policies............. .....
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5.2
Public Accessway Development and Improvement
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Strategies... oo.00 .... ..................... . ...........5-3
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Section 5:
Public Shoreline Access Policies and Strategies
for Improvement and Development, Continued
5.2.1
Public Access Signs... •... .................5-3
5.2.2
Acquisition of Land andFacilities...............5-4
5.2.3
Funding of Accessways and Improvements ...........
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Accessway Protection..... ........ ...
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Access for the Handicapped .......................5-5
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Litter and Maintenance ...........................5-5
5.2.7
Public Parking ............................
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5.2.8
Public Restrooms.................................5-7
SECTION 6:
PROTECTION OF PUBLIC SHORELINE ACCESS ............
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(� 6.1 Existing Accessway Protection ............... ..........6-1
U 6.2 Acquisition of New Access Sites ................. ... .6-2
a 6.2.1 Property Acquisition.............................6-2
6.2.2 Property Easement Acquisition ....................6-3
0 SECTION 7: SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENTS.....................................7-1
7.1
Introduction............................................7-1
7.2
Ocean Accessway Improvements...... ... ... ... .... ..7-2
7.3
Estuarine Accessway Development .........................7-4
7.4
Summary.................................................7-5
Map 7.1: Proposed Accessway Development
and Improvements (Map Pocket)
SECTION8:
FUNDING SOURCES., ..................... o .......... 8-1
8.1
State and Federal Funding Sources .......................8-1
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Local Funding Sources ............... .................... 8-1
Table 8.1: State and Federal Funding Program
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION., ...................... oo ... 9-1
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Citizen Survey Questionnaire.. ....... o ......... o ........ 9-1
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Public Meetings ........................ ..... ............ 9-2
SECTION10:
CONCLUSIONS., ..... ............ o ........ o ... 10-1
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APPENDICIES
APPENDIX A: NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
T15:07M.0300 SHOREFRONT ACCESS POLICIES
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APPENDIX B: CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUMMARY
OF SURVEY RESULTS
APPENDIX C: PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
APPENDIX D: RECOMMENDED READING
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QSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
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The ocean and estuarine shorelines of North Carolina provide
the people with an exceptional recreational resource. Through
this resource, the economic well being of the State is greatly
enhanced. The State of North Carolina holds these beaches and
their waters in
public trust, realizing
that the people have the
right of access to them. . The State
of North Carolina also
recognizes the
importance of preserving
the unique and valuable
habitats of the
coastal environment.
Development
over the years has made
the continuation of the
right of public access to the ocean and the sound an issue
statewide and nationwide. Oceanfront homes, condominiums,
hotels, subdivisions, and private communities are limiting public
shoreline access points and rapidly diminishing the area of
natural coastland.
Through the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA), the Public Ocean and Estuarine Beach Access Program was
n established in 1981, providing the Division of Coastal Management
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means for developing a comprehensive system of public shoreline
r' access. Each year, public access planning and project
Uconstruction are achieved through state and federal grants
Dadministered by the Division of Coastal Management which
supplement local funding sources.
aThis Public Shoreline Access Plan presents an inventory and
analysis of existing access to the shorelines of Surf City,

discusses limitations and constraints to access in Surf City, and
evaluates the need for additional public shoreline access.
Public access policies and improvement strategies to implement
them are then followed by recommendations for developing,
protecting, and funding public shoreline accessways.
This document was prepared with the guidance of the CAMA
regulations concerning public access, (see Appendix A) the Surf
City 1987 Land Use Plan Update, and the Town' s 1980 Beach Access
Plan. Citizen participation was important in the development of
the plan, and will continue to play a vital role in its
implementation. The Town of Surf City will, through the
development and implementation of this plan, seek to preserve,
increase, and enhance its public access to the ocean and to the
estuary.
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SECTION 2: INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS OF EXISTING SHORELINE ACCESS
SITES
2.1 Inventory
The existing public accessways to Surf City's shorelines and
waters are all located along the oceanfront. These accessways
are indicated by a Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) public
access sign and provide a dune crossover. Several offer parking
and other facilities, while scone offer no additional facilities.
Public access to the ocean is also found at two (2) privately
owned fishing piers. There is no dedicated public estuarine
access in the Town of Surf City at this time, although some area
residents and property owners have access through private means.
Map 2.1 shows the location of Surf City's existing shoreline
accessways, and Table 2.1 describes each accessway's facilities.
Note that all beach access locations are improved with at least a
dune crossover. Dune crossovers not only ease access to the
beach, but they provide a vital function in protecting the dune
from damage by pedestrian traffic.
2.1.1 Public Ocean Access
Twenty-four (24) public accessways to the ocean are located
in the Town of Surf City. Most are concentrated along the
northern section of the beach, at street end rights -of -way every
few blocks or so. At public ocean accessways in Surf City, the
right-of-way begins at the eastern edge of Shore Drive (NC
Highway 50) and extends seaward to mean high water. Five (5)
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EXISTING OCEAN AND ESTUARINE ACCESS POINTS
(LOCATED IN MAP POCKET)
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TABLE 2.1
EXISTING ACCESSWAY LOCATIONS
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L = Local
N = Neighborhood
R = Regional
DC = Dune Crossarer
P = Parking Spaces
A. Public Ocean Access
No.*
Location
1
9th Street
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7th Street
3
5th Street
4
2nd Street
5
Broadway Ave.
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Perrier Ave.
7
Lenoir Ave.
8
Jones Ave.
9
Craven Ave.
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Mecklenberg Ave.
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Stevens Street/
Wilmington Ave.
12
Wilmington Ave.
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New Bern Ave.
14
Goldsboro Ave.
15
Greensboro Ave.
16
Roland Ave.
17
Kingston Ave.
18 High Point Ave.
LR = Litter Receptacle
HA = Handicap Access
PV = Pavilion
RR = Restroans
Signed = CRC Public Access Sign
Type
Width
Improvements
L
20
feet
DC
L
20
feet
DC
L
20
feet
DC
L
20
feet
DC
N
20
feet
DC,
4P, signed
L
20
feet
DC,
LR, signed
L
20
feet
DC,
15 min. P, marked
N
20
feet
DC,
2P, LR, signed
N
20
feet
DC,
3P, LR, signed
N
20
feet
DC,
15 min. P, signed
N
60
feet
DC,
15 min. P, LR, signed
N
60
feet
DC,
12P, HA, PV, LR, signed
R
75
feet
DC,
20P, HA, PV, RR, signed
N
60
feet
DC,
6P, signed
N
75
feet
DC,
12P, LR, signed
N
75
feet
DC,
12P, LR, signed, plane
N
60
feet
15 min. P, LR, signed, bike
rack
N
50
feet
DC,
4P, signed
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Existing Accessway Locations
SYMOL LEGEND
L = Local
N = Neighborhood
R = Regional
DC = Dune Crossover
P = Parking Spaces
A.
Public Ocean Access
No.* Location
19
Raleigh Ave.
20
Durham Ave.
21
Charlotte Ave.
22
South of
Quarterhorse St.
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N. of Sound Dr.
24
North of
Elizabeth St.
LR = Litter Receptacle
HA = Handicap Access
PV = Pavilion
RR = Restrooms
Signed = CRC Public Access Sign
Type Width
N 60 feet
N 60 feet
N 21 feet
Improvements
DC, 5 P, LR, signed
DC, 8 P, LR, signed
DC, 12 P, HA, LR, signed
L 20 feet DC
L 10 feet Signed
L 10 feet DC
B. Privately Owned Ocean Access
No.
Location
Type Width
Improvements
25
Channel Bend
L 30 feet
DC
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Unknown Street
L 10 feet
DC
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Unknown Street
L 10 feet
DC
28
Grace's Haven
L 50 feet
DC, PV
29
Treasure Cove
L 15 feet
DC
30
Barnacle Bill's
Pier
Fishing
100P, RR
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Surf City Pier
Fishing
75P
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Existing Accessway Locations
SYMCL LEGEND
L = Local
N = Neig'hborYDod
R = Regional
DC = Dune Crossover
P = Parking Spaces
C. Public Estuarine Access
LR = Litter Receptacle
HA = Handicap Access
PV = Pavilion
RR = Restrocros
Signed = CRC Public Access Sign
D. Privately Owned Estuarine Access
None
No. Location Type Improvements
32 Channel Berri L Boat Access
33 Grace's Haven L Boat Access
34 NC 50/210
Causeway N Boat Access
Numercus Private Scund Front Lots and. Residences
*Map reference number. See Map 2.1 for locations.

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Town (see Map 2.1).
Of the existing ocean accessways, 12 provide parking (100
total spaces), and 4 provide 15-minute (drop off) parking.
Seventeen (17) accessways are marked by CRC public access signs,
and all are improved with dune crossovers. Restrooms and
handicapped access facilities are available at New Bern Avenue.
Nine (9) of Surf City's public ocean accessways are
considered "local" accessways. Generally, local accessways are
10 - 40 feet wide• and provide only a dune crossover, litter
receptacle, and public access sign. Local accessways are used
most by people living or staying within walking distance of the
accessway.
(� Neighborhood accessways are those which have parking for
u about 5 to 25 vehicles, as well as a dune crossover, litter
areceptacle, and public access sign. They are typically 40 to 60
feet in width. Surf City has 14 neighborhood accessways.
There is presently one (1) regional accessway in Surf City,
aat New Bern Avenue. Regional accessways are handicapped
accessible, have restrooms, and provide parking for up to 80
vehicles. They may have showers, a pavilion, and/or other
amenities as well, along with a dune crossover, litter
receptacle, and a public access sign.
2.1.2 Privately Owned Ocean Access
Privately owned ocean access in Surf City consists of
aaccessways limited to use by the owner or by members of private
developments (Channel Bend for example), and to privately owned
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fishing piers which allow ocean access to the general public.
Two (2) such piers, located near Kingston Avenue and near Dolphin
Avenue, provide public beach access and parking for a total of
175 vehicles.
2.1.3 Public Estuarine Access
"Estuarine Water Beach Access", as defined by the Division of
Coastal Management, includes property situated along estuarine
waters used for parking, boating, or pedestrian access to
estuarine waters. Appropriate facilities include but are not
limited to parking areas, restrooms, picnic areas, boat ramps,
piers, boardwalks, and litter receptacles.
At this time, there are no dedicated public estuarine access
opportunities in Surf City. The need for such access is
apparent. The Town desires an access point for fishing,
picnicing, and possibly in the future, boating activities.
Potential sites and solutions are also discussed in Sections 3
and 7 of this report.
2.1.4 Privately Owned Estuarine Access
Private estuarine access in Surf City exists at a number of
locations as shown on Map 2.1. These areas are for individuals,
neighborhoods, or for private subdivision communities.
There are no privately owned public access areas. However,
subdivision regulations can be made to require that new
soundfront developments consider provision of public access.
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Analysis
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access to the ocean beaches of Surf
City
is provided
by a series of regularly spaced accessways which
are
concentrated
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the northern portion of the Town largely because
of historic
and geographic reasons (island configuration,
bridge/downtown
locale, street right-of-way extensions, etc.;
the
long narrow
southern part of the beach is largely privately owned with few
streets or right-of-ways) . Accessways are denoted by CRC access
Dsigns.. Pedestrian (local) access is facilitated by dune
crossovers, and some parking is available for beachgoers arriving
by automobile. While the number of public ocean accessways in
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City is deemed adequate at this time, parking at accessways
is insufficient for peak seasonal use and access on the south end
is too widely spaced. Although nearly all have litter
receptacles, litter is still a problem at Surf City's public
shoreline accessways. Survey results and comments at the public
hearings indicate that restroom facilities and handicapped access
are needed at at least one (1) additional ocean accessway.
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indicated by the citizen survey, members of the Surf City
community are primarily interested in going to the ocean beach,
but a good amount of interest in the sound exists as well.
Estuarine access is available in Surf City only for those living
or staying in a development or subdivision having a private
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accessway and for those living or staying in a house directly on
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the sound. Also, some people may know friends who will allow
them to use their private access to the sound. Surf City needs
at least one and ideally even more than one point of public
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estuarine access. Everyone in the community should have
available the opportunity to watch the sunset on the sound and go
crabbing or fishing in the estuarine areas. If there was public
estuarine access in Surf City, undoubtedly more people could and
would visit the sound.
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0 Anyone who lives along, visits, or travels to the coast
appreciates a splendid view of a
natural estuary
or the ocean.
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views of the
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are great,
promoting relaxation
and a sense of
well
being in
the
environment. ,Visual access to
these resources
also
enhances
the
character
of a community and reinforces its sense of
identity
as a barrier island town. Hence, it is important for the Town to
consider the need for preserving unrestricted visual access to
the sound and to the ocean when making planning decisions
regarding the location and height of potentially obstructive
structures.
3.1 Physical Access
In addition to the need and desire to see the beauty of the
natural coastal environment, people want to actually be on the
beach the for
and/or along sound recreational pleasure.
According to the Citizen Survey Questionnaire (see Appendix B),
the majority of the people who reside or regularly visit a
vacation home in Surf City drive from their island house to the
beach strand. Most day visitors, it can be assumed, arrive by
car as well. Thus, the most significant factor affecting the
beachgoer's ability to get to the beach is parking.
Presently in the Town, there are 250 parking spaces available
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for public beach parking (see Table 2.1). As a minimum planning
guideline, the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) recommends that
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ESTIMATED PARKING DEMAND
(1990 Present Number of Spaces = 250)
Peak Seasonal
Year
Population*
1980
6,010
1986
8,176
1990
9,689
1995
11,579
2000
13,469
Estimated Spaces
Parkina Demand**
180
245
290
348
404
*Source: Surf City 1987 Land Use Plan Update.
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a community provide access parking spaces totaling in number 3
percent of the areas' peak seasonal population. Using the peak
seasonal population figures given in the 1987 Surf City Land Use
Plan Update, minimum estimated parking demands were determined as
shown in Table 3.1. According to the Table, the peak summer
population and the associated number of cars (290) in Surf City
has now exceeded the available vehicle parking capacity (250).
This results in cars parked on private property, blocked drives,
and congestion. Some additional spaces would be provided with
the development of Roland Avenue into a regional accessway. The
Town might also consider creating off-street parking between
accessways at street ends, or a new public parking lot. In any
case, more parking will become available as neighborhood and/or
regional accessways are created or improved.
3.2 Ocean Access
As tabulated in Table 2.1 and discussed in Section 2.2,
access to the ocean is presently adequate in terms of the number
of accessways, although parking is not. In the future as the
southern portion of Town becomes more populated, Surf City could
see the need to develop additional local and neighborhood beach
accessways for that area of the community.
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The Town's desire for public access to the sound is strongly
reflected in the results of the Citizen.Survey Questionnaire, and a
the need for estuarine access in Surf City is obvious in that n
there is none at this time. The Town specifically desires an
estuarine picnic -recreational area with pedestrian access,
fishing pier, and potentially even boating activities.
At the present time, there does not seem to be suitable a
public (Town, County or State) land available for developing a
sound.accessway. The Town will need to advertise the need and
strive to acquire land or an easement to soundfront property.
The Town will also need to keep in mind the estimated parking
demand, and expect that the overall parking need may increase due
to any significant opportunity for public estuarine access in
Surf City. This would be especially true if boat access were
provided. A parking facility could ideally be located in an area
convenient to both the sound and the ocean.
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SECTION 4: CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS TO PUBLIC SHORELINE
ACCESS
4.1 Availability and Cost of Land
The real estate value of waterfront property has been
aincreasing for decades, and this trend is most likely to continue
into the future. The very reasons people enjoy visiting the
sound or the ocean shore make it so attractive and desirable to
alive there. Development is continuing throughout Surf City,
reflecting the great demand for living on or near the waterfront.
Most of Surf City' s ocean front lots, and more recently, most of
the estuarine shoreline have become developed. Therefore, the
anumber of undeveloped lots with potential for public access
diminishes. This along with the very high cost of waterfront
property may make it difficult for the Town to purchase
Dwaterfront property for estuarine or ocean shoreline access.
The Division of Coastal Management's Beach Access Program
acan, however, help a community to purchase "unbuildable" lots for
the purposes of establishing public shoreline access. Examples
of unbuildable lots would be properties lying all within the CAMA
asetback line(s) for development, properties subject to severe
erosion, or "wetland lots" containing little to no high ground.
4.2 Opposition of Landowners
Over the years, Surf City has developed into a largely
avacation and second home community. . According to the results of
the Citizen Survey Questionnaire (Appendix B), many of the
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non-resident property owners of Surf City who visit and or rent a
their homes, and some of the permanent residents, are satisfied
with the current provision and development of public shoreline
access. They would like to see Surf City remain a quiet family
beach, do not want to lose the quiet atmosphere, and may voice
opposition to proposed improvements and expansions of public
shoreline access which would encourage even more day visitors.
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However, providing specific points of public access and
adequate facilities, private property rights can be protected,
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4.3 Funding Limitations
The funds
availability of represents a significant factor in
the ability of a Town to develop and improve public ocean and
estuarine access. Costs associated with public access can range
from land acquisition and construction costs to routine
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maintenance and repairs. Ideally, funds would be readily
available from county, state, and federal sources to help
communities provide such facilities that benefit the public.
Funding for development and improvement projects is available,
although the amount varies from agency to agency and from year to
year. Furthermore, it is the Town's responsibility to maintain
and repair public access facilities once they have been
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constructed. Hence, provisions for such must be made within the
Town budget. Funding sources are further discussed in Section 8
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D4.4 Natural Constraints
Several natural barrier island features and processes may
aimpose limitations on beach accessway development. In Surf City
these factors include:
• Ocean Beach Erosion
• Sand Dune Migration and/or Accretion
n• Wetlands and Estuarine Shorelines
U • Estuarine Shoreline Erosion
a* Flood Hazard Areas
• Protection of Maritime Forest Vegetation
The ocean beach at Surf City is presently eroding at an
average annual rate of about 2 feet per year. Over the years,
this could affect accessway structures, increasing maintenance,
repair, and replacement costs of dune crossover structures.
Beach width and visitor capacity would also be reduced.
aSand dunes, as part of the dynamic coastal system, are
subject to change. Natural results of the wind at the waters
Dedge are the migration, erosion and/or accretion of dunes. Dune
acrossovers, while never intended to be permanent structures, may
have to be cleared of moving or accumulating sand, repaired,
areplaced, or relocated. However, care must still be taken to
minimize dune disturbance; along with their significance in the
natural system, sand dunes provide valuable protection during
storms. Dune crossovers should be constructed high enough to not
interfere with natural aeolian processes.
aCoastal wetlands are abundant along the estuarine shoreline
of Surf City. These wetlands are vital in their contribution to
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the ecology of the coastal estuarine system. They provide a
nutrient exchange, abundant wildlife habitat, nesting, and
nursery areas. Wetlands also filter stormwater runoff. Some of a
the pollutants washing from development remain in wetlands rather
than reaching estuarine waters. These wetlands are Areas of
Environmental Concern. The North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management regulates coastal wetlands in an effort to preserve n
them and the natural resources they support. Any public access u
areas along the estuarine shoreline of Surf City should be a
designed and maintained such that wetlands are not adversely
affected.
Erosion along estuarine shorelines is dependent upon several
factors, including shoreline orientation, currents, winds and
waves, vegetation and sea level rise. The possibility of
existing or induced shoreline erosion on the sound should be
taken into consideration when planning estuarine access
facilities such as boardwalks, bulkheads, and boat ramps.
Flood hazard areas in Surf City are located both along the
ocean and along the estuarine side of the island. Subject to
high velocity wave surges, the
oceanfront is
located
in the
"V"
(dynamic) flood zone (National
Flood Insurance
Program)
where
the
preferred land use is open space and recreational opportunities.
The length of the sound side of Surf City lies in the "A" flood
zone, subject to static flooding below 100-year flood elevations
including high tides.
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aSECTION 5: PUBLIC SHORELINE ACCESS POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
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A significant element
in the planning and development of a
shoreline
access plan is
the formulation and presentation of
policies
and strategies
for improvement and development.
Policies
provide a clear
statement of the Town's position and
intentions regarding public access, and strategies provide a
means of
reference and
a guide towards implementing these
policies.
This section
lists the public shoreline access
policies
of Surf City,
and strategies for developing and
improving
public access.
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5.1 Policies for Public Shoreline Access in Surf City
5.1.1 General Policy
It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to: provide,
ensure, protect, and maintain optimum public access to its ocean
and estuarine shorelines, consistent with the right of access to
public trust lands and waters, the need to protect and preserve
the island's natural resources, and the protected rights of
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private property owners.
5.1.2 Implementation Policies
• It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to: protect,
apreserve,
and enhance for future generations the quality
and integrity of the island; its ocean, dunes, and beaches,
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maritime forests, the estuarine waters and marshes, and
all fisheries and wildlife habitats of the ecosystem.
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• It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to: develop,
improve, and maintain its system of public shoreline
accessways, using this plan as a guide to accessway
location, present status, and community need information.
• It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to: regularly
assess
the needs
of public
access facilities, seeking
public
input to
insure that
the community's needs and
desires
are known
and to plan
for meeting those needs.
• It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to: seek the
opinions and comments of the community, in the continuing
public access program, and to inform them of the status of
existing facilities, improvement plans, and policy
implementation on a regular basis.
• It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to: justify to
the community the development or improvement, location,
design, and continuing maintenance of accessways as
described in the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act
(NCAC 7M.0300) and reflected in the location, site, use
standards, and recommendations adopted through this
shoreline access plan.
• It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to: assure that
all residents and property owners who will be affected by a
proposed development or improvement of shoreline access be
notified of the proposed action in advance, thereby
allowing time for public comment.
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• It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to consider
aesthetic impacts when providing public access.to the ocean
and sound, and to assure that development and improvements
Uof accessways are planned and carried out with due
sensitivity to the natural environment and community
appearance.
• It is the policy . of the Town of Surf City to: seek and
acquire or secure the use of lands and facilities for
Upublic access to ocean and estuarine shorelines and waters
through dedication, contribution, donation, developer
i impact fees or subdivision regulations, and financial (and
u technical) assistance from federal, state, and county
governments.
R • It is the policy of the Town of Surf City to work with the
llCoastal Resources Commission in the formulation and
U implementation of policies for beach access in coastal NC
U (15A NCAC 7M) and to provide a local forum through which
interested citizens, Icitizen's groups, and others may
Qdiscuss public access needs.
5.2 Public Accessway Development and Improvement Strategies
5.2.1 Public Access Signs
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission provides
Qpublic access signs which are readily identifiable to visitors of
beaches all along the North Carolina coast. These signs let
(� -people know that there is nearby public access, and where to find
u it. This helps to insure proper use of public accessways,
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protection of dunes and other shore front features, and dissuades
trespassing on private property.
• CRC signs will be maintained at all public accessways in
Surf City and at key directional points leading to them.
5.2.2 Acquisition of Land and Facilities
For increasing the number and/or size of public estuarine and
ocean shoreline access areas in Surf City, the Town will
consider:
• The purchase of property.
• Acquisition of "non -buildable properties" (see Sections 4.1
and 6.2.1) .
• Encouraging developers to deed or allow use of lands for
public access to the shoreline, or requiring such or a fee
through subdivision regulations.
5.2.3 Funding of Accessways and Improvements
In order to economically provide public access facilities in
Surf City, the Town will investigate and:
• Apply for and accept public funds (grants, loans, bonds) ,
providing matching funds as required.
• Institute developer impact fees.
• Accept loans, donations, and contributions of land,
materials, labor, etc.
• Establish a public access fund within the Town budget.
Monies will be used for improvements and to match state and
federal grants for shoreline access projects.
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procure appropriate County assistance in public access
projects.
5.2.4 Accessway Protection
To assure the protection and continuance of public shoreline
access in Surf City, the Town will:
• Take the necessary legal steps to prevent encroachments,
dedication withdrawals, and other adverse private actions.
• Post and maintain signs at all accessways to exhibit public
use and intent.
5.2.5 Access for the Handicapped
The Town of Surf City supports the provision of facilities
which allow or enhance shoreline access for the handicapped. To
this end, the Town will:
• Provide reserved handicapped parking areas and handicapped
equipped restroom facilities at its regional public
accessways.
• Provide appropriate dune walkovers and ramps at the
regional access areas, and at other locations where desired
and feasible.
5.2.6 Litter and Maintenance
To promote a pleasant, clean atmosphere along the shorefront,
public access facilities should be well maintained and litter
free. Trash pickup, restroom cleaning, and repairs to parking
areas, signs, and walkways are all necessary routine maintenance.
The Town will encourage its residents and visitors to keep Surf
City's public accessways and beaches pleasant.
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• The Town will provide litter receptacles (of adequate
capacity and number) at all public accessways and along the
beach, and will see to it that they are emptied and
maintained as needed.
• Active issuance of citations to those who litter. This
will make people more conscientious about where they leave
their trash.
• Volunteer pick-up efforts will be encouraged. The Town may
consider implementing an "Adopt An Access" program
recognizing local groups for keeping facilities clean.
• The community will be encouraged to alert the Town to
needed repairs of public access facilities as they arise,
and the.Town will promptly remedy them.
• The Town police will regularly patrol the beach and public
access areas to deter vandalism and misconduct.
5.2.7 Public Parking
The provision of public parking at or near accessways
promotes organization at accessways and order elsewhere in the
Town. Where public parking is inadequate, cars overflow to
private or restricted vacant areas and commercial lots. Also,
private property owners should not impinge upon public parking by
providing sufficient parking for themselves and their guests. To
improve public parking in Surf City, the Town will consider the
following:
• Improve more Town street rights -of -way to provide
additional space for public parking.
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o Acquire additional property if needed to provide safe,
adequate parking for residents and visitors.
Very few resident and non-resident property owners indicated
on the Citizen Survey Questionnaire that they rode a bicycle to
the beach or sound (see Appendix B) and existing bike racks are
not fully utilized. Bicycles are difficult to maneuver in soft
sand, but if left locked in the accessway parking area they can
be a convenient and space efficient means of getting to the
shore. Perhaps if a sidewalk or bike path were constructed, more
people would take the initiative to ride to the beach.
5.2.8 Public Restrooms
Surf City believes that public restrooms should be provided
for visitors of its shorelines. The provision of public
restrooms enhances public access by benefiting the beach users,
and can reduce or eliminate the unauthorized use of nearby
restaurant facilities. The Town now has a sewer system, which
greatly increases the ability to provide on -island restroom
facilities.
• The Town will seek to provide public restroom facilities at
two or more oceanfront accessways.
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Protection of public access to the public trust shorelines of
the ocean and the estuary is essential. Where public access is
not available or has been lost, people are excluded from being
able to go to the beach or sound. Once land has been developed
or a right-of-way or easement lost, the opportunity to establish
or re-establish public access is very difficult to regain.
Opportunities for fishing, crabbing, recreational activities,
swimming, preservation, and scenic views are then lost. The
local economy may suffer as well as visitors seek access at other
locales.
Three (3) main ways in which a community can insure the
availability and preservation of beach and sound access are
protecting existing accessways, property acquisition, and
easement acquisition. Each is briefly discussed in the following
paragraphs.
6.1 Existing Accessway Protection
The community must use and protect its dedicated
rights -of -way; General Statute 136-96 presumes that a dedicated
right-of-way is abandoned if (1) a municipality fails to improve
and open it within a period of 15 years or more, and (2) the
dedicator or successor files a declaration withdrawing the
right-of-way from dedication. Furthermore, protection of
existing accessways is not necessarily insured just because they

display the CRC sign or are "generally accepted" as being a
public pathway.
The community should seek to establish public title to each
accessway. Title searches of existing and potential accessways
will determine those rights -of -way which have been dedicated to
the community. These can then be maintained as public property
and designated as public access. Improvement and maintenance at
the points of access not presently used for beach access could be
as little as providing CRC access signs, a path, and a litter
receptacle.
6.2 Acquisition of New Access Sites
6.2.1 Property Acquisition
Property acquisition can be achieved through several routes.
Land can be acquired through direct purchase, donation and
condemnation procedures. In addition, the Town could also trade
other property for potential sound or oceanfront accessway sites
or parking areas.
The leasing of property for parking and accessways can be a
less expensive method of providing access, but could become a
problem should the Owner decide to terminate the lease before
alternative access and/or parking has been established.
Subdivision regulations requiring the dedication or reservation
of land for public access to the sound can be advantageous in
that they provide access for the residents while not excluding
the public from enjoying the ocean or the sound.
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As discussed in Section 4.1, private property which has been
damaged by storms and/or has been deemed unbuildable can be
acquired and used for public access projects. The National Flood
aInsurance
Act enables the federal government to sell, lease or
donate properties which have been "damaged substantially beyond
repair. " The federal government can transfer such damaged
property to any state or local agency that wishes to use the land
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at least 40 years for purposes considered "sound land
management practices." Finally, the State's Public Beach Access
Program has funds available to purchase coastal -waterfront
properties which have been found "unbuildable" under State.
regulations.
6.2.2 Property Easement Acquisition
Easements generally involve letting another party (in this
case the Town) have the use of a narrow portion of a property for
aa specific purpose and with a limited set of rules. Along the
waterfront, easements can provide bike or pedestrian pathways to
the ocean beach or sound. Easements can be purchased, donated,
or acquired through "legal establishment of prescription" (of
adverse use of private property) where an access path has been
Utraditionally used by the public for 20 years or more.
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7.1 Introduction
The Coastal Resources Commission (CRC), as outlined in
Subchapter 7M of Chapter 15A of the North Carolina Administrative
Code at .0303M (see Appendix A), encourages communities to plan
for and develop ocean and estuarine access points at regular
frequencies along the shoreline. According to guidelines, Surf
City could have a local or neighborhood ocean accessway at the
ends of every street block, one regional access per four miles of
shoreline, and possibly even a multi -regional accessway.
Similarly, local estuarine access could be located along the
downtown waterfront and at the end of every block. Along
developed portions of the estuarine shoreline a neighborhood
access facility would be located every 1,000 feet. One regional
access per 4 miles of estuarine shoreline, and perhaps a
multi -regional facility, could also be developed if desired by
the community according to the guidelines verbatim.
However, the CRC guidelines are not requirements, but ideals
for providing access opportunities all along the length of the
shoreline. The constraints to beach access in Surf City, as
discussed in Section 4 and the extent of public desire not to
overexploit Surf City (see Questionnaire), limit what will be
done when and where to develop and improve public shoreline
access in the Town.
Below are recommended actions that the Town would like to
pursue to completion. Map 7.1 illustrates the locations of
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proposed accessway developments and improvements. These are the
Town's planned improvements, however the Town may further
embellish its public shoreline access according to public
desires, funding assistance, and land availability.
7.2 Ocean Accessway Improvements
Recommended improvements in the Town's public ocean accessway
system which will be given priority for implementation include
(� litter control, development of a second ocean regional accessway,
complete placement of CRC access signs, and maintenance. If
public facilities are well kept, the tendency for the public to
abuse and litter the facilities is reduced.
To implement effective litter control, it is suggested that
the following measures be taken:
• Placement of adequate litter receptacles at all
neighborhood and larger accessways.
• Placement of litter receptacles on the beach at regular
intervals, more where beach users traditionally
congregate.
Q' • Insure maintenance and adequate emptying of these litter
(� receptacles.
• Consider "Adopt -An -Access" Program
QThe development of a second regional accessway would greatly
Q enhance public ocean access for beachgoers in Surf City. Roland
Avenue is the preferred location for such a facility in that this
is where the need and desire has been perceived; it is already a
very popular accessway, downtown, where parking, restrooms and
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handicap access are necessary. Other alternatives include some
of the larger neighborhood or local accessway locations to the
north or south. This would, however, increase traffic throughout
Surf City. Development of this facility can be accomplished by
the following set of actions. (Estimated general magnitude of
cost is given for general planning purposes only):
• Construction of a handicapped accessible dune crossover
and a gazebo with seating overlooking the beach
($25, 000.00) .
• Reservation and marking of handicapped parking spaces
($500.00) .
• Installation of restrooms which are handicapped
accessible ($50,000.00).
Most of Surf City' s public ocean accessways are already
marked by CRC public access signs. To complete and to secure the
identification of public beach access on Surf City, it is
suggested that the Town:
• Install CRC public access signs at all public accessways.
• Promptly repair and/or replace damaged or missing signs.
A program of regular maintenance of public ocean accessways
is important for both safety reasons and aesthetic values. To
this end, it is recommended that Surf City:
• Regularly survey ocean accessways to identify needed
repairs and aesthetic improvements.
• Allocate funds and remedy any deficiencies.
In the years to come, Surf City may need or desire to further
to plan for increase public access to the ocean and or further
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enhance its existing accessways. Some possible long range
activities are listed below.
For Increased Access:
• Provide more accessways with dune crossovers, particularly
on south end of Town where present.ocean access is limited.
Atkins Road or Edwards Street may be able to provide a
needed neighborhood accessway ($10,000.00).
• Provide parking bumpers and additional organized public
parking at or near neighborhood accessways ($2,000.00).
Other Improvements and Enhancements:
• Provide handicapped access at more accessways.
• Provide restrooms at more accessways.
• Construct seated gazebos at other accessways as deemed
Qappropriate.
• Landscape and grade neighborhood and regional accessways.
7.3 Estuarine Accessway Development
At this time, is
there a great need for public estuarine
Qaccess
in Surf City. Although many residents and non-resident
property owners have private access to the sound, no dedicated
Qaccessway
exists for the general public. The Town will strive to
take whatever steps are necessary to develop a neighborhood
estuarine accessway in Surf
City. That sequence of events would
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• Procure through dedication, purchase or other such means,
property for the accessway. The Town will continue to
pursue negotiations with Lanier Development Corporation
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for accessway dedication in the Island Oaks Subdivision,
and to investigate with the State using State
rights -of -way ends for soundfront access in Surf City.
Other subdivisions may also be approached seeking access.
• Acquire funding for the accessway project (see Section
8) .
• Construct a walkway or deck with sound shore access and
provide parking, handicapped access, park -picnic area,
litter receptacle, and CRC sign ($10,000.00 for minimal
facility) .
• Solicit the N. C. Wildlife Commission and local funds for
boat launching ramp and accessway on the mainland or the
island, if desired.
Once the Town has developed a successful estuarine shoreline
accessway, it may eventually wish to provide additional or
expanded estuarine accessways. In the long term, Surf City can
continue to develop public access to the sound by:
• Obtaining additional property(ies) suitable for estuarine
accessways.
• Providing accessway facilities recommended by CRC
guidelines.
• Expanding and improving the first estuarine accessway, if
needed.
7.4 Summary
The Town's large scale priorities for shoreline access
improvements and development can be listed as follows:
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(1) Provide handicapped accessible restrooms and develop a
regional public access facility at Roland Avenue.
(2) Acquire land or easement for the development of
neighborhood estuarine access facility(ies).
(3) Obtain funding and construct above estuarine access
facility.
(4) Increase public parking capacity to meet the growing
demand.
(5)• Develop neighborhood (and local if desired) ocean access
f acility(ies) along the southern portion of the Town.
(6) Develop additional soundfront estuarine accessways.
The Town will seek funding to accomplish these projects, on
an annual basis from state, federal, county, local, and other
funding sources described in the following section.
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aFunds to carry out the recommendations and policies of this
apublic shoreline access plan can be derived from federal, state,
and local government sources. Thorough planning and earnest
pursual of the various funding sources should allow in the Town
to schedule accessway improvements on a yearly basis. The
following pages describe agencies and programs which are
available to assist in funding public access projects, and, means
of securing local funds.
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8.1 State and Federal Funding Sources
QAs the availability of funds from each agency can be expected
to vary from year to year, the Town of Surf City will need to
maintain contact with these state and federal agencies in order
to keep abreast of their project funding status. Most of these
programs require matching funds from the local government.
aIncluded are the Civil Works Program, the Coastal and
Estuarine Water Beach Access Program, Land and Water Conservation
Fund, Fishing Access Program, Boat Ramp Program, and the
aSecondary Roads Program. Each program is summarized in Table
8.1.
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8.2 Local Funding Sources
Although funding assistance for public shoreline access
projects is available through state and federal programs, the
u local government will provide for the development and improvement
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TABLE 8.1
STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING
PROGRAMS
Admi ni ste ring
Matching
Program Title
Agency
Projects Funded
Funds
Civil Works Program
NC Division of Water
Navigation Improvements
Yes
Resources
Water Management
Beach Protection
Land Acquisition
Facility Development
Coastal and Estuarine
NC Division of
Land Acquisition
Yes
Water Beach Access
Coastal Management
Facility Development
Program
Facility Improvement
Land and Water
US Department of the
Land Acquisition
Yes
Conservation Fund
Interior Through NC
Facility Improvements
Division of Parks
and Recreation
Fishing Access
Marine Resources
Fishing Access Facilities
Yes
Program
Commission
Boat Ramp Program
Wildlife Resources
Boat Ramps
No
Commi ssion
Secondary Roads
Department of
Public Roads
No
Program
Transportation
to Access Sites
Estuarine Sanctuary
NC Division of
Land Acquisition
Federal
Program
Coastal Management
Preservation
Natural Areas
Acquisition Program
Contact
Mr. John Sutherland
Division of Water
NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Mr. Haskell Rhatt
Division of Coastal Management
NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[phone]
Mr. Jack Frauson
Division of Parks and
NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[phone]
Mr. Murray Wolf
Division of Marine Fisheries
Department of Administration
P. 0. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
1-800-682-2632
Mr. Dick Hamilton
Wildlife Resources Commission
NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Mr. Jack Murdoch
Department of Transportation
Secondary Roads
1 South Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Mr. Haskell Rhatt
Division of Coastal Management
NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
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of accessways as well. Several possible funding sources for the
Town to consider are discussed below. These funds are generally
derived from those who benefit from public access to the
ashoreline. They include county contributions, local government
revenues, general obligation bond funds, impact fees, occupancy
tax, community contributions, and subdivision regulations. Surf
City will also establish a public shoreline access fund within
athe Town budget.
aPender
County and Onslow County both have a vested interest
in Surf City in terms of tourism and the valuable recreational
resource available. (Parts of Surf City lie within these two
Counties) . The Town should seek county grants, . contributions,
and recreational allocations for public access projects in Surf
City, which can be added to local funds for improvement,
development, and maintenance of water accessways.
aLocal
Government Revenues include both general fund revenues
and proprietary fund revenues. General fund revenues come from
alocal
property taxes and from state revenue allocations such as
asales
tax and the Powell Bill. Revenues from water, sewer, and
other Town services contribute to proprietary revenues.
General Obligation Bonds can be issued if approved by the
Town by a vote of the majority. General obligation bonds are for
specific projects which will benefit the entire community, such
as the purchase of a tract of land to be developed for
recreational use.
aImpact Fees attempt to offset the impacts of new development
on a community's recreational facilities, including shoreline
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access, by collecting fees. Before implementing such a fee,
however, the Town must present for state approval a local bill to
proceed with a study for the assessment and documentation of
development impacts and the formulation of an impact fee system.*
An Occupancy Tax on hotel rooms, motel rooms, and rental
cottages, trailers, and houses, would provide direct funding for
public shoreline access by taxing overnight visitors to the
beach. Again, the state must approve a local bill to study the
impacts of such a tax in the Town.
Parking Fees (seasonal passes or meters) at public shoreline
accessways, and at other areas of off street public parking near
accessways, can be used to generate funds for beach access
projects.
Community Support for public shoreline access can be
encouraged in and provided by residents and non-resident property
owners, civic, and service organizations in the Town. Donations
of money, land, or rights -of -way are possibilities. Community
fund raising efforts (such as a fish fry, car wash or flea
market) and community efforts in maintenance (such as a beachwalk
litter pick up) can be held. Community support can help the Town
to provide better access, and will generate public participation
and community pride in its public shoreline access program.
*Impact Fees are often predicated on the Rational Nexus Test as
described in the following source document: James C. Nicholas
and Arthur C. Nelson (1988) Determining the Appropriate
Development Impact Fee Using Rational Nexus Test. APA Journal,
pp. 56-66.
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Continuing public participation was an important element in
the development of this public water access plan. Public
education and opportunities for input during this study included
a citizen survey questionnaire, and the holding of three (3)
advertised public meetings. All of these meetings were
structured as joint meetings of the Town Board of Commissioners
and the Planning Board.
9.1 Citizen Survey Questionnaire
A copy of the citizen survey questionnaire used to invite and
stimulate public input is included in Appendix B. The
questionnaire was composed of 22 questions, requesting
demographic information, information on present beach and sound
use, and opinions and suggestions regarding public ocean and
sound access in Surf City.
Surf City's taxpayer mailing address list was used to
generate names and addresses for distributing the citizen survey
questionnaire. In addition, copies of the survey were available
at the Town Hall. A total of 945 questionnaires were distributed
early in the planning process. Of these, 350 were returned to
the Town Hall by the planning deadline. This represents a
response rate of 37 percent, which is considered well above
average for this type of survey effort. Of the 350 total
responses, 21 percent received were from permanent residents, 66
percent from non-resident property owners, 11 percent were from
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other visitors. a
The results of the survey were considered during the planning
process and were incorporated in the development of this public Q
water access plan. Following the sample survey questionnaire in
Appendix B is a summary of the survey results.
9.2 Public Meetings
Three (3) well advertised public meetings were held during
the planning study. The first meeting was held on June 21, 1989.
The results of the Citizen Survey Questionnaire were presented
and State funding availability was discussed. On July 11, 1989,
the policies and implementation strategies developed within this
plan were presented to the citizens of the Town. During the
meeting of September 12, 1989, the draft plan was presented for
discussion and comment. The proceedings of these meetings are
given in Appendix C.
As implied by this document, public education and
participation in public shoreline access issues in Surf City is
an important and continuing process. The Town will continue to
keep the public informed and will keep copies of this document
available at the Town Hall for public use (and for continuing
discussions by the Town Planning Board). In addition, Pender and
Onslow Counties will have continuing access to this document, and
are encouraged to make use of it when considering recreation and
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U This Shoreline Access Plan has been developed to provide with
information
and guidance
in planning
for public access
facilities
along the ocean and the sound at
Surf City. The
existing
Uaccessway
system was
evaluated
and found to be
generally
sufficient
in terms of
the number
of ocean access points but
Ulacking
in
estuarine
access and
in need of more
available
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parking. The
needs and demand for public
access to the shores of
Surf City were discussed as were the constraints which may limit
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opportunities in the Town.
Policies and strategies
for improving and maintaining public
shoreline access were
developed and
methods of preserving public
access were discussed.
A recommended plan for public access development in Surf City was
formulated, and possible sources of funding assistance were
identified. Finally, the
role of public involvement in the
development of this plan was
then described.
This document become
integral
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will an part of Surf City's
planning process and funds
for beach access projects will be
allocated yearly in the Town
budget. Town officials will strive
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to keep abreast of news or
changes in the State's Beach Access
Program and will review the
State's Shoreline Access Policies
(Appendix A) . Other sources
of information on shoreline access
are given in Appendix D. As
improvements are made, as public
desires or physical circumstances change, the Town will need to
Cupdate
and revise this plan accordingly.
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The Town of Surf City will strive to meet the goals presented
within the plan, to optimize and preserve public ocean and sound
access for the enjoyment of its residents and visitors. For a
public shoreline access program to be successful, commitment is
required on the part of the entire community - the Mayor, Town
Boards, the Town Manager, citizens of Surf City, and the
non-resident property owners. Through planning and the
continuing efforts of the community, the shoreline access system
in Surf City will provide exceptional recreational opportunities
for all its residents and visitors.
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NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE T M O 15:07 .0300
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SECTION .0300 - SHOREFRONT ACCESS POLICIES
0301 DECLARATION OF GENERAL POLICY
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to foster, protect, improve and ensure optimum access
to recreational opportunities at ocean and estuarine water beach areas consistent with public rights,
rights of private property owners and the need to protect natural resources, especially sand dunes and
marsh vegetation. The State's ocean and estuarine water beaches are a resource of statewide signif-
icance held in trust for the use and enjoyment of all the citizens. The public has traditionally and
customarily freely used and had access to these resources and the State'has a responsibility to provide
continued reasonable access to its beaches and estuarine waters. The State of North Carolina, there-
fore, has created a Coastal and Estuarine Water Beach Access Program for the purpose of acquiring,
improving and maintaining recreational property at frequently located intervals along the oceanfront
and estuarine shoreline.
Many privately owned properties in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and to estuarine shorelines
have been and will be adversely affected by coastal hazards, making them unsuitable for permanent
residences. A public purpose can be served by the acquisition and/or improvement of such properties
for beach access use by the general public, provided that such properties are appropriately maintained
a for this and future generations. The state should acquire the lands which are most vulnerable to severe
erosion only when these lands may be used for some valid public purpose, such as beach access and
use. The state should seek opportunities for the acquisition of inexpensive properties. Where feasible,
donations and barstain acquisitions should be encouraged.
aHistory Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-124; 113A-134.1; 113A-134.3;
EJf. March 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1988; March 1, 1985; July 1, 1982.
.0302 DEFINITIONS
(a) "Ocean Beach Access" is defined to include the acquisition and/or improvement of properties
a situated along the Atlantic Ocean for parking and public passage to the oceanfront. Beach access fa-
cilities may include, but are not limited to, parking areas, restrooms, showers, picnic areas,
dressing; shower rooms, concession stands, gazebos, litter receptacles, water fountains, dune crossovers,
security lighting, emergency and pay telephones, interpretive and public beach access signs, and other
appropriate facilities.
(b) "Estuarine Water Beach Access" is defined to include the acquisition and/or improvement of
properties located in the twenty county area under CAMA jurisdiction that are situated along estuarine
waters as defined by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the Division of Marine
a Fisheries for parking, boating and pedestrian access to estuarine waters. Estuarine water beach access
facilities may include, but are not limited to parking areas, restrooms, showers, picnic areas, boat ramps,
fishing piers, boardwalks, dressing/shower rooms, concession stands, litter receptacles, security lighting,
emergency and pay telephones, interpretive and public beach access signs, gazebos, water fountains, and
other appropriate facilities.
(c) "Inlet Beach Access" is defined to include the acquisition and/or improvement of buildable and
unbuildable properties situated along the confluence of estuarine and ocean waters for parking and
public passage to the beach area. Inlet beach access facilities may include but are not limited to parking
areas, restrooms, litter receptacles, security lighting, emergency and pay telephones, and public beach
access signs. Facilities should be sited to minimize potential destruction by movement of the inlet.
(d) The term "beach" as used in these policies is defined as an area extending from the mean low to
the mean high water line and beyond this line to where either the growth of vegetation occurs or a
a distinct change in slope or elevation occurs, or riparian owners have specifically and legally restricted
access above the mean high water line. .
This definition is intended to describe those shorefront areas customarily freely used by the public.
The following policies recognize public use right into the beach areas as defined but do not in any way
require private property owners to provide public access to the beach.
(e) Local accessways are defined to include those points which offer minimal facilities if any at all.
Generally, these accessways are a minimum of ten feet in width and provide only a dune crossover or
pier, if needed, and litter receptacles and public beach access signs and are for the use of pedestrians
within a few hundred yards of the site.
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(f) Neighborhood accessways are defined as those areas offering parking, usually for five to twenty-five
vehicles, a dune crossover or pier, litter receptacles and public beach access signs. Such accessways are
typically 40 to 60 feet in width and are primarily for the use of individuals within the immediate sub-
division or vicinity of the site. If more than 15 parking spaces are provided, sanitation facilities should
be installed. Portable sanitation facilities are the minimum acceptable; septic systems and vault privies,
where appropriate, are preferred.
(g) Regional accessways are of such size and offer such facilities that they serve individuals, .from
throughout an island or community including day visitors. These sites are handicapped accessible and
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normally provide parking for 25 to 80 vehicles, restrooms, a dune crossover, pier, boat ramp, foot .
showers, litter receptacles and public beach access signs. It is recommended that where possible one-
half acre of open space in addition to all required setback areas be provided for buffering, day use, na-
ture study or similar purposes.
(h) Multi -regional accessways are generally larger than regional accessways but smaller than state
parks. Such facilities should be undertaken and constructed with the involvement and support of state
and local government agencies. Multi -regional accessways provide parking for a minimum of 80 and
a maximum of 200 cars, large restrooms with indoor showers and changing rooms, concession stands,
and are accessible to the handicapped. It is recommended that where possible two acres of open space
in addition to all required setback areas be provided for buffering, day use, nature study or similar
purposes.
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(i) Improvements, as related to beach access, are any facilities which promote access at a specific site.
The most common improvements include dune crossovers, piers, boardwalks, litter receptacles, parking
areas, restrooms, gazebos, foot showers, boat ramps, and public beach access signs.
(j) Maintenance is the proper upkeep and repair of beach access sites and their facilities in such a
manner that public health and safety is ensured. Maintenance is to be a responsibility of the local go-
vernment unless another suitable party is identified.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-124; 113A-134.3;
Eff. ,March 1, 1979;
Amended Eff.:March 1, 1988; ,March 1, 1985, July 1, 1982.
.0303 POLICY STATEMEiN7S
(a) Development shall not interfere with the public's right of access to the shorefront where estab-
lished through public acquisition, dedication, or customary use. If such access exists on a site where
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a development requiring CAMA approval is to occur, access provisions including parking and satisfying
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local requirements must be specified in the permit.
(b) Public beach nourishment projects funded by the state and federal government as discussed in
7M .0202(f)(3) will not receive initial or additional funds unless provisions have been made or are being
made for adequate public beach access within the vicinity of the project based on applicable Division
of Coastal Management standards. The public nourishment plan should ensure protection of public
access rights, adequate identification of accessways with CRC public access signs, and construction of
recommended numbers of parking spaces, dune crossovers and restroom facilities.
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(c) Policies regarding state and federal properties with shorefront areas intended to be used by the
public must encourage, permit and provide public access and adequate parking so as to achieve maxi-
mum public use and benefit of these areas consistent with established legislation.
(d) State and federal funds for beach access shall be provided only to localities that also provide
protection of the frontal dunes and marsh and estuarine vegetation.
(e) The State should continue in its efforts to supplement and improve highway, bridge and ferry
access to and within the 20 county coastal area consistent with the approved local land use plans.
Further, the State should wherever practical work to add public fishing catwalks to appropriate highway
bridges and should incorporate catwalks in all plans for new construction and for remodeling bridges.
It is the policy of the State to seek repeal of ordinances preventing fishing from bridges except where
public safety would be compromised. Where bridges are to be replaced, the acquisition of public access
at the old bridge site should be obtained. All Department of Transportation and local goverment
efforts regarding right-of-way alterations within the twenty coastal counties should be coordinated with
the Coastal Resources Commission to preserve and enhance public access opportunities and to afford
the opportunity to acquire necessary public accessways and parking at the same time as additional road
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right-of-way is being acquired.
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(f) All land use plans and state actions to provide additional shorefront access shall recognize the need
of providing access to all socio-economic groups.
(g) The commission shall encourage as much beach access as is practical for the entire coast, based
on estimated needs, with the recognition that the most appropriate type of access will vary from locality
to locality.
(h) Local governments are encouraged to participate in the access program to the maximum extent
possible so that a shared state -local partnership will maximize the benefits to the community and to
Q all citizens. The ocean and estuarine water beaches are recognized as a resource of state and local sig-
nificance; all local governments are encouraged to actively participate in the access program to provide
access facilities to accommodate state and local needs. Local governments are encouraged to acquire
and improve properties for public beach access on an ongoing basis to keep pace with community de-
velopment. As a general guideline for long-term planning for beach access availability, it is recom-
mended that the total number of beach access parking spaces correspond to approximately three
percent of the community's peak season population. In communities with both ocean and estuarine
shorelines, these parking spaces should be apportioned between ocean and estuarine accessways based
o on an analysis by the locality of the demand for the two types of access. Local government's target
number of access parking spaces may be higher or lower than the recommended three percent based
on a critical analysis of the community's peak season population and pattern of residential development
as expressed in the local government's beach access plan. This analysis should take into consideration
a reasonable estimate of the number of day visitors from the surrounding area and the percentage of
the community's seasonal population that will require parking on or near the shoreline.
(i) Beach access projects shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be consistent with the established
priorities of approved local land use plans, beach access plans and outdoor recreation plans, and will
be designed to be free of architectural barriers which may limit their use by the handicapped. Where
grant funds are used to acquire land or improve access opportunities, local governments may charge a
user fee or fee for off-street parking if proceeds are used exclusively for beach access maintenance and
D improvements.
0) Local governments shall have lead responsibility for the provision of local and neighborhood ac-
cess with full support and assistance from the state. Provision of local and neighborhood access should
be based on identified needs as stated in approved local land use plans, beach access.plans or outdoor
recreation plans. The state shall have lead responsibility for the provision of regional and multi -regional
access areas. Provision of such access areas should be based on recommended siting criteria set out in
these regulations or based on identified needs as stated in approved local land use plans, beach access
plans, and outdoor recreation plans.
(k) Local governments are encouraged to pursue the legal perfection, surveying and/or signing of all
accessways currently on record, be they dedicated or established by customary use, to ensure that none
are lost to development or encroachment.
(1) The estuarine access program is primarily for access to estuarine water beaches; while access to
estuarine waters for boating may be associated with this, it is not a primary objective.
(m) Local governments are encouraged to plan for and develop ocean access areas so as to provide
convenient access opportunities along the entire length of the shoreline within its jurisdiction. The
number, size and type of access facilities in any given locality should be based on the local government's
analysis of peak season population demands as set out in Paragraph (h) of this Rule as well as other
local factors such as width of the community, permanent population levels and the physical nature of
the shoreline. To further the long-term state goal of providing adequate access to the entirety of the
oceanfront public trust area, local government are encouraged to site needed access facilities in a pattern
that provides convenient access to the entire shoreline as per the following:
Local/Neighborhood Access Areas: one at either end of the average block in the community;
Regional Access Areas: one per local government jurisdiction or one per four miles of shoreline,
whichever results in more frequent access opportunities;
Multi -regional Access Areas: one per barrier island or one per ten miles of shoreline, whichever
results in more frequent access opportunities.
a (n) It is recommended that inlet access areas be established to assure and sustain public use of the
inlet area for fishing and general beach recreation. Publicly dedicated roads are recommended to be
maintained to inlet areas. Because inlet areas are typically migratory and highly transient, it is recom-
mended that larger tracts of land be acquired than would be needed for the facility itself.
(o) Local governments are encouraged to plan for and develop estuarine access areas according to the
a following locational guidelines,. which are set forth as access goals rather than as required minimum
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standards, so as to provide convenient access opportunities along the entire length of the shoreline
within a given local government jurisdiction:
Local: located along urbanized waterfronts parallel to the waterfront for a minimum width of 10
feet; pedestrian access perpendicular to the waterfront should be located at a distance of once every
block.
Neighborhood: neighborhood access areas should be located every 1,000 feet along developed
shorelines. In residential subdivisions it would be desirable to have a minimum area 100 feet long
adjacent to the shore by 50 feet in depth in public ownership for each 50 residential dwelling units
in a given subdivision.
Regional: regional access areas should be located on barrier islands at a frequency of one per local
government jurisdiction or one per four miles of shoreline, whichever results in the provision of
the greater number of facilities. On the mainland, regional accessways should be located at a fre-
quency of one per town or county.
Multi -regional: at least one multi -regional access area should be located in each coastal county..
The total number of access areas, their size and type should be based on local government analysis
of peak season population demand as set out in 7M .0303(h) and such other factors as are set out
in Subparagraph (m) of this Rule. Location standards set out in this paragraph represent the re-
commended spacing of access areas along the shoreline; additional accessways should be con-
structed as needed or desired.
(p) Land acquisition for future public access opportunities in the coastal area is a major priority for
local and state governments. Planning for access should include the identification of appropriate parcels
in land use plans and other policy documents.
(q) The acquisition of unbuildable lots is a high priority of the beach access program. Acquisition
of such properties provide not only opportunities for public beach access and use but also limit the
encroachment of private property on the public beach.
Histary ;Vote: Statutory -Authority G.S. 113A-124; 113A-134.3; 153A-227(a); 160A-314(a); .
Eff. March 1, 1979;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1988; .March 1, 1985, July 1, 1982.
.0304 LOCAL PARTICIPATION REQL;IREMENTS: BEACH ACCESS PROGRAIM
(a) Aspects of local accessway management may be considered of such overriding state concern that
all or any combination of the following conditions may be imposed on any grant for the purpose of
acquisition of property or improvements to such property as follows:
(1) verification of coastal and estuarine water beach access inventories prepared for the locality by
the department and acceptance of all dedicated street ends and accessways providing access to
ocean and estuarine shorelines; reference to the actual dimensions of each publicly dedicated
right-of-way should also be made;
(2) erection, replacement and maintenance of public beach access signs approved by the depart-
ment;
(3) adoption of appropriate subdivision ordinances requiring the dedication, timely improvement,
and identification (by posting of CRC public access signs) of, at a minimum, local and neigh-
borhood accessways according to Division of Coastal Management location standards thereby
assuring physical and visual access for the general public to the shorefront along existing and
future public streets and in subdivisions where no public streets are constructed;
(4) establishment, posting and implementation of user, supervisory and maintenance standards for
accessways under local jurisdiction;
(5) identification of properties unsuitable for development due to coastal hazards and acquisition
and site development strategies;
(6) all properties acquired under the beach access program be used and maintained for public access
to the shorefront;
(7) in order to ensure the timely completion of approved projects, time limitations may be imposed
on the acquisition or improvement of appropriate properties;
(8) a written explanation, where appropriate, as to why a local government chooses not to request
funds for the improvement or acquisition of properties unsuitable for residential or commercial
development or why a local government has not prepared public access policies or plans, or
applied for grant assistance; and
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(9) development of a local access plan- or adoption of an access resolution; an access plan would
Lj identify existing access opportunities, problems and needs; establish a means for determining
access requirements, establish standards and goals; specify implementation strategies; establish
r, project priorities; exannine funding alternatives; and develop appropriate local policies;
(10) development of local funding sources for beach access projects which may include but are not
limited to developer impact fees, hotel -motel tax revenues, etc.;
(11) recommended adoption of appropriate subdivision ordinances requiring public dedication of
road rights -of -way parallel and perpendicular to ocean beaches and estuarine shorelines and at
inlets; and requiring the public dedication of local and neighborhood accessways for use of the
residents in the subdivision consistent with state enabling legislation.
(b) The local government has primary responsibility for identifying a comprehensive public access
plan. The local government has primary responsibility for selecting parcels for public acquisition
and ;or improvement for beach access and for endorsing beach access grant applications. The Office
Of for
Management has primary responsibility for administering and developing the coastal and
estuarine water access program and secondary responsibility to provide appropriate technical assistance
to local governments.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-114; 113A-134.3;
r� Eff. July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. ;March 1, 1988; ;March 1, 1985.
.0305 NIANDaTORY PLBLIC NOTICE
n Prior to any grant award by the State under the Coastal Beach Access program, the project sponsoring
U agency will conduct a public meeting allowing discussion on the placement and maintenance of any
beach access facility or the acquisition of any suitable property for beach access.
History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 113A-134.3;
Eff. July 1, 1982.
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APPENDIX B
CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUMMARY OF SURVEY RESULTS

CITIZEN SURVEY
PUBLIC WATER ACCESS PLAN
Town of Surf City, North Carolina
Instructions: Please circle or underline your answers to the following
questions. Please note that sane questions bane special instructions.
A. INIRODUCI'ORY QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following best describes your relationship to the Town?
a. Pennnanent resident C. Regular seasonal visitor
b. Non-resident real property d. Occasional seasonal visitor
owner e. Other
(Please specify)
2. Which of the following best describes your primary activity in Surf
City?
a. Developer, builder e. Beach user
b. Commercial business owner f. Retiree
C. Town resident g. Housewife
d. Sports fishernnan or boater h. Other
(Please specify)
3. Are you presently...
a. An active voter?
b. Ineligible to vote in Town elections?
C. Eligible to vote, but not active in Town elections?
4. In which general area of Surf City are you especially interested?
(Select no more than two)
a. Beach e. Residential area
b. Sound f. Other_
C. Maritire forest (Please specify)
d. Camercial business district
5. Which of the follcwing activities would you/do you like to associate
with the sound?
Boating (power/motor)
Sailing/windsurfing
Pedestrian access/scenic views/nature
Picnic and recreation areas
Crabbing/f ishing/shellf ishing
Other
(Please specify)
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6. Haw often do you typically go to the beach during the summer (peak)
season?
Every day One to two times a month
Three times a week Less than once a month
Weekly
7. How often do you typically go to the beach during the non -peak
season?
Every day One to two times a month
Three times a week Less than once a month
Weekly
8. How do you usually get to the beach?
Walk Get a ride
Bicycle Other
(Please specify)
9. How long do you usually stay at the beach?
0-3 hours
3-6 hours
More than 6 hours
10. Do you have private access to the beach?
Yes No
11. How often do you typically go to the sound during the summer (peak)
season?
Every day One to two times a month
Three times a week Less than once a month
Weekly
12. Haw often do you typically go to the sound during the non -peak
season?
Every day One to two times a month
Three times a week Less than once a month
Weekly
13. How do you usually get to the sound?
Walk Get a ride
Bicycle Other
(Please specify)
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14. How long do you usually stay out on the sound?
0-3 hours
3-6 hours
More than 6 hours
15. Do you have private estuarine access to the sound?
Yes No
16. Do you think Public Ocean Access in Surf City is adequate?
Yes No No opinion
17. If you answered "No" to the above question, what type of public
facility or facilities would you like to see and where?
a. Facility type:
b. Location:
18. Do you think Public Estuarine (Sound) Access in Surf City is
adequate?
Yes No No opinion
19. If you answered "No" to the above question, what type of public
facility or facilities would you like to see and where?
a. Facility type:
b. Location:
20. Should the Town of Surf City encourage day visitors and provide
facilities (parking, restroaus, etc.) for than?
Yes No No opinion
Please explain your answer:
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21. Which of the following would you support public funds for to
increase Public Water Access in Surf City? (Please select no more
than four and rank in order of importance)
Improved ocean/beach accessways (restroans, dune crossovers,
signs, etc.)
Parking at ocean/beach accessways
Boat ramp(s) along sound side of island
Parking along sound side of island (near access points)
Scenic walkway along estuarine (sound) shoreline
Picnic and recreational areas, parks
None
Other
(Please specify)
22. Do you think that Pender County and/or Onslow County should share
the cost of public water access facilities that may be constructed
within their respective jurisdictions in Surf City?
Yes No No opinion
Please return this questionnaire
in the envelope provided to:
Mr. W. R. Barwick, Town Manager
Town of Surf City
P. 0. Boat 475
Highway 210 - New River Drive
Surf City, NC 28445
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SURF CITY SHORELINE ACCESS PLAN, 1989
(Where percents do not add up to 100 percent, not all surveys had
a response. Where percents exceed a total of 100 percent, some
surveys had multiple responses.)
1. In early May of this year, 945 surveys were distributed to
members of the Surf City community. The names and addresses
were taken from the water -sewer bill listing; surveys were
also available at Town Hall.
2. Three hundred fifty .surveys, or 37 percent of the surveys,
- were returned. This is considered extremely good for this
type of survey.
3. Sixty-six percent of the respondents were non-resident
property owners, 21 percent permanent residents, 36 percent
U regular seasonal visitors, and 7 percent "other" and
occasional visitors.
4. The majority, 55 percent of the respondents, indicated their
primary activity in Surf City was "beach user". Other
frequent responses were: Town resident, sport fisherman or
(� boater, and retiree
5. Eighty-five percent of the respondents were especially
interested in the beach, 43 percent in the residential area,
and only a third (33 percent) were especially interested in
the sound. There was little special interest in the
commercial district (9 percent) .
6.
Permanent residents visited the beach most frequently; 60
percent said they went every day during the summer and 49
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7.
Non-resident property owners and regular seasonal visitors,
in general, visit the beach once or twice a month.
8.
Most members of the Surf City community get to the beach by
walking, 84 percent, and about 14 percent drive. Less than
1 percent rode a bicycle.
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Permanent residents tend to stay at the beach between 0 and
3 hours (88 percent). Non-resident property owners and
visitors tend to stay 0 to 3 hours, 52 percent, or more than
6 hours (28 percent).
10.
Sixty-four percent of all respondents have private access to
the ocean beach. Non-resident property owners lead with 68
percent having private access, falling to 43 percent for
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11. About 65 percent of the non-resident property owners and
regular seasonal visitors said they felt that public access
to the beach was adequate. However, only 49 percent of the
permanent residents felt it was adequate.
12. The most popular activities associated with the sound were
crabbing/fishing/shell fishing (58 percent), boating (48
percent), and pedestrian access/scenic views/nature (45
percent).
13. Not that many respondents, however, visited the sound. Ewen
during the peak summer season, 43 percent said they visited
the sound less than once a month. That rises to 56 percent
during the off peak season. In both cases, permanent
residents went most often, followed by the non-resident
property owners.
14. Walking was listed as the prominent method of getting to the
sound (37 percent). However, more people, about 25 percent n
overall, said they drive. IiJI
15. Members of the Surf City community in general (75 percent)
spend three hours or less at the sound per visit.
16. Most members of the Surf City community (75 percent) do
not have private access to the sound, yet overall 40 percent
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Permanent residents, however, were more likely to feel that
public estuarine access was not adequate (49 percent) than
were non-resident property owners (29 percent).
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More dune crossovers, parking, and restrooms are the most
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desired ocean beach access improvements for Surf City.
Several people said they would like a facility "like Onslow
County's".
20.
In general, people would like to see access facilities at
regular intervals along the beach, with the larger regional
accessways close to downtown.
21.
The most popular facility desired for public access to the
sound in Surf City is a boat ramp. Parking came second,
followed by picnic/park area and pier/walkway.
22.
Most suggestions for boat ramp location were near the bridge
or "anywhere". Parks and piers could be at regular
intervals or "anywhere".
23.
Public funds for providing such facilities, however, appears
only to be supported by about 30 to 45 percent of the
respondents.
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24. Permanent residents and regular seasonal visitors were more
likely to support public funding for facilities than were
non-resident property owners.
25. Public funds for improvements to ocean accessways, a boat
ramp, and a scenic walkway at the sound were the top
responses. Others included trash cans, jogging/bike trails,
recreational sports, and parks.
26. Thirty-nine percent of the respondents said the Town should
encourage day visitors and provide facilities for them, and
38 percent said it should not. Fifteen percent had no
opinion.
27. Most often, economic benefits to Surf City and/or its
businesses was given as the reason for saying yes. Several
people also felt that facilities should be
provided so that
inevitable day
visitors would not litter,
ruin dunes, and
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property.
28. For those who
answered "no", concerns were for litter,
overcrowding, taxation, and the risk of losing the town's
family.atmosphere or becoming like Myrtle Beach.
29. Overall, more permanent residents and regular seasonal
visitors said they felt that the Town should encourage day
visitors and provide facilities than not (42 percent and 44
percent). More non-resident property owners, however, said
no than yes (41 percent) . Several noted that they wanted
Surf City to be a private beach.
30. When asked if the counties should participate in the cost of
public shoreline access facilities, the majority (70 percent
overall) said yes.
31. While the other respondent groups had some "no's" and "no
opinions", the permanent residents topped with 90 percent
saying "yes", 3 percent "no", and only 1 percent "no
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RESULTS OF THE CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
SURF CITY SHORELINE ACCESS PLAN
MAY, 1989
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I 6%
1 3% 1 0%
1 1 8% 1
(
I Town Resident
I 63%
1 5%
1 6% 1 0%
1 1 17% I
(
( Sport Fisherman/Boater (
10%
1 20%
1 28% 1 0%
( I 19% I
Beach User
1 17%
I 64%
l 81% I 57%
I ( 55% 1
1
( Retiree 1
25%
I 20%
1 28% 1 29%
I I 22% 1
Housewife 1
3%
I 3%
I 6% I 0%
I I 3% I
(
(
1 Other 1
I I
6%
1 13%
I
( 3% I 14%
I I
I I 10% 1
I I I
1 3
1 Voting Status
I
I
I Active Voter 1- 72%
I
1 3%
I I
I B% I 14%
I i I
I I 18% 1
(
I Ineligible In Surf City 1 14%
1 78%
1 64% 1 57%
I I 62% I
I Eligible But Inactive 1 14%
1 11% (
19% I 14%
1 1 13% 1
I Don't Know 1 0%
I I
I 4%
I
1 0% 1 0%
I I
1 1 2% 1
I I I
I
1 4 1
I I
Area of Interest in Surf City I
I
I
I I
I I
I I I
I I
i
I
I I
I Beach 1 75%
I
1 88% I
I I
86% I 86%
I I I
1 1 85% I
( 1
Sound 1 32%
1 32% 1
39% 1 14%
1 1 33% 1
i
Maritime Forest 1 15% 1
10% I
3% I 14% I
I 10% 1
( i
Commercial/Business District 1 .22% I
6% (
3% 1 0% 1
1 9% 1
( 1
Residential Area 1 44% 1
45% 1
33% I 29% I
1 43% 1
I
Other 1 3% 1
I I
1% 1
I
6% 1 0% 1
I I
1 2% I
I I
I
1 5 1
I I I I I I I
Activities Associated With I I I I I I I
I Sound I I I I I I I
I
I Boating 1 I I I I I
53% 4� 1 47% .1 29% 1 1 48% 1
( (
Sailing/Windsurfing 1 31% 1 23% ( 28% I• 14% I I 25% 1
(
I Pedestrian/Scenic Views/Natural 53% 1 39% I 42% 1 43% I I 45% 1
I
Picnics/Recreation Areas 1 32% 1 26% ( 17% I 14% 1 i 26% 1
I
Crabbing/Fishing/Shellfishing I 64% I 56% i 5 8% 1 86% ( 1 58% 1
1 I
Other I 6% I 4% I 8% I 0% I ( B% 1

RESULTS OF THE CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
SURF CITY SHORELINE ACCESS RAN
MAY, 1989
I
I
I NON—RESIDENT
I REGULAR
I OCCASIONAL I
I
IQUESTIONI
I PERMANENT
I PROPERTY
I SEASONAL
I VISITOR/ I
I
NUMBER
( SUBJECT
I RESIDENTS
I OWNER
1_VISITOR
I OTHER I NOTES
I TOTAL
6
I Visits to Beach — Summer
I
I
I
I I
I
I Everyday
1 60%
1 21%
I 22%
1 14% I
1 29%
( Three Times a Week
I 28%
1 7%
1 14%
I 0% I
1 12%
Weekly
( 6%
I 20%
I 17%
1 14% 1
I 17%
One to Two Times a Month
1 4%
I 34%
I 33%
I 14% I
1 27%
........
Lose Than .Once .a.Month ........i.".
2%.....i.
19%
i 8%
i 57% i
i 15%
7
i Visits to Beech — Non Peak
I I
I
I Eva ry day
I I
1 49% 1
11%
I
1 8%
I 9% I
I 18%
Three Times a Week
I 22% 1
3%
I 6%
1 14% I
1 7%
( Weekly I
14% I
8%
i 11%
1 0% I
I 9%
1 One to Two Times a Month I
6% 1
43%
( 33%
I 14% I
I 34%
........1
Less.Than.Once a.Month........1.
I I
6% I
I
33%
I 39%
I
I 57% I
I I
1 28%
I
8
I _Getting to the Beach I
I
I
I I
I
I
Welk I
.90% 1
82%
1 81%
1 71% I
I 84%
I Bicycle I
3% I
1%
1 0%
I 0% 1
1 <1%
1 Get Ride 1
1% I
2%
I 0%
I 0% (
I 2%
Other/Drive I
I
7% 1
I
16%
1 19%
I
I 29% I
i I
I 14%
I
9 i
Length of Beech Stay
1 0— 3 Hours I
68% 1
43%
1 58%
1 57% I
I 54%
1
3— 6 Hours 1
1% I
21%
( 14%
1 14% I
1 16%
I
> 6 Hours I
I
7% 1
I
32%
1 25%
I
I 29% 1
I I
1 26%
I
10 i
Private Access to Beach
I
I
I
Yes 1
I
60% 1
68%
I
I 56%
I
1 43% 1
I 64%
No i
40% i
32%
i 44%
i 57% i
i 36%
1 1
4o " ouu"u — v Io l 7u111111tl 1"
I.Everyday
1 17%
1 8%
1 3%
1 0% 1
1 9%
I
Three Times a Week
1 17%
( 9% '
I B%
1 0% 1
I 10% I
I
Weekly
I 21%
I 14%
1 11%
1 14% I
I 15% I
I
One to Two Times a Month
1 17%
1 24%
1 31%
I 14%
I
I
1
Less Than Once a Month
1 21%
1 a_,x
I AAx
1 749'
AQW

RESULTS OF THE CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
SURF CITY SHORELINE ACCESS PLAN
MAY, 1989
I
I I
NON—RESIDENT
I REGULAR
1 OCCASIONAL
I
I
IQUESTIONI
I PERMANENT I
PROPERTY
I SEASONAL
1 VISITOR/
I
I
NUMBER
I SUBJECT
I RESIDENTS I
OWNER
I VISITOR
I OTHER
I NOTES
I TOTAL
I 12
I Visits to Sound — Non Peak
I I
I
I
I
I Everyday
1 14% 1
4%
3%
1 0%
(
1 6%
I Three Times a Weak
1 8% 1
2%
1 3%
1 0%
1
1 4%
Weekly
1 11% 1
6%
i 6%
1 14%
I
1 7%
I One to Two Times a Month
1 24% 1
24%
1 17%
1 14%
1
1 23%
Less Than Once a Month
i 42% 1
60%
1 69%
1 71%
I
1 56%
13
I Getting to the Sound
I I
I
I
I
I
Walk
1 49% 1
35%
1 33%
1 14%
I
1 37%
I Bicycle
1 4% 1
1%
1 0%
1 57%
I
1 1%
Get Ride
1 28% i
24%
1 33%
1 29%
1
1 27%
Other/Drive
1 24% 1
28%
1 19%
1 0%
I
1 25%
14
1 Length of Sound Stay
I I
I
I
I
1 0— 3 Hours 1
.82% 1
71%
1 78%
1 100% 1
75%
1 3— 6 Hours 1
13% 1
14%
1 14%
1 0% 1
1 14%
> 6 Hours i
1% i
5%
i 0%
i 0% i
i 4%
15 I
Private Access to Sound I
I
I
I I
I
Yes 1
25% 1
24%
1 14%
i 0% 1
1 23%
1
I
No 1
I
68% 1
I
75%
1 86%
I
1 100% 1
I I
1 75%
I
I
16 I
I
Is Ocean Access Adequate? I
I
I
I
I
I I
I I
I
I
1
Yes 1
49% 1
63%
1 66%
I 71% I
1 61%
I
No 1
43% (
2B%
1 22%
1 29% 1
1 31%
No Opinion 1
I
8% i
I
9% '
1 11%
I
1 0% 1
I I
1 8%
I
17
1 Facilities: See Comments (
I
I
( I
1
Crossovers 1
x I
x
x
--- I
1 x
1
Parking 1
x 1
x
Restrooms I
x 1
x
I x
I -- I
I x
Like Onslow County I
x —�_
—x
I x
I -- I
1 x

RESULTS OF THE CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
SURF CITY SHORELINE ACCESS PLAN
MAY, 1989
I
I I
I NON—RESIDENT
I REGULAR
I OCCASIONAL
I
I
(QUESTION)
I
PERMANENT
I PROPERTY
I SEASONAL
I VISITOR/
I
I
(NUMBER
SUBJECT
RESIDENTS
OWNER
VISITOR
OTHER
NOTES
TOTAL
I
I
I
I
1 18
I Is Estuarine Access Adequate? I
I
I
I
I
I
I Yes j
26%
I 43%
I 42%
I 71%
I
I 40%
I
I No I
49%
I 29%
I 30%
I 0%
I
I 33%
I
I No Opinion I
24%
I 26%
I 28%
I 29%
I
I 26%
I 19
I
( Facilities: See Comments I
I
I
(
I
(
I
I
I
I Boat Ramp I
x
I
I x
I
I x
I
I ---
I
I
I
I x
I
I Parking I
x
I x
I x
1 --
I
I x
I
I Picnic/Park I
x
x---
--
I
i Pi a r/Wa l kw ay i
x
i x
i x
i --
I
I x
20
I Encourage Day Visitors? 1
I
I
I I
I Yes I
I
42%
I
( 32%
I
I 44%
I I
I 14% I
I 39%
I No I
18%
( 41%
I 33%
I 71% I
I 38%
No Opinion i
10%
i 15%
i 17%
i 14% i
i 15%
I Explain...
I
I EconomyI
I
X
I
I I
x
I
x
I Private Beach I
x I
x
I I
I x
I
Atmosphere/No Myrtle Beach I
x I
x I
x
I x I
I x
I Trash i
x i
x
---
i x I
I
I x
I I
21 i
Support Public Funds For...
I
Improved Ocean Access Ways I
58% (
41% I
53%
I 29% I
I 46%
I
Parking at Ocean Access I
46% I
30% I
42%
I 14% I
I 35%
Boat Ramp I
49% I
39% I
44%
I 43% I
I 42%
Parking at Sound I
33% I
26% I
39%
I 14% I
I 29%
Scenic Walk at Estuary I
47% I
39% I
36%
I 29% I
I 41% I
Picnic — Park Area i
43% I
34% I
42%
I 14% I
I 36% I
I
None I
6% I
27% I
19%
I 71% I
I 21% I
I Other (See Comments) I
1% I
5% (
6%
I 0% I
I 4% I
I
22 I
I
Counties Share Facilities Coati
I
I
I
90% I
I
76% i
72%
I I
I 57% I
I I
I 70% I
Nees
3% I
10% I
11%
I 29% I
I B% I
I
No Opinion I
1% I
10% I
11%
I 14% I
I 8% I

APPENDIX C
PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
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Town of Surf City
Public Hearing
June 21, 1989
The Public Hearing concerning the citizens' survey questionnaires which were
sent out by requirement of a public access planning grant was called to order
at 9:15 a.m. by Mayor Helms. Also present for the meeting were Councilmen
Batts, Medlin, McDaniel & Paliotti, Manager Barwick, Caroline Bellis with
Henry Von Oesen and Associates and Haskell Rhett with the N.C. Department of
Natural•Resources and Community Development.
Haskell Rhett indicated that Coastal Management has approximately $500,000 in
available funds this year.
Caroline Bellis presented a summary of the questionnaire results. There was
a 37% return rate on the surveys whcih were mailed. This was a very good
response since the return rate for such surveys is usually 15%-wM. 66% of
the citizens were non-resident property owners. The grant money is to be
used in policy development and recommendations on improvement and enlargement
of existing accesses. Teh Beach Access Handbook is considered to be the
most definitive statement on how the program works, how to obtain funding, etc.
Manager Barwick inquired about access for the handicapped which would include
rest.room facilities and could perhaps be located between the SandPiper and
n Irene's Oceanside Restaurant. '$213,000 in grant money has been turned in to
jj the State.
UUU Haskell Rhett indicated that on the sound side, state rights -of -way may be
used to put walkways, even though there would be no room for parking. -He
pointed out that the surveys are used as a means of getting information out
not used as scientific data.
aThere will be another public hearing in July at which time Ms. Bellis will
present some draft policies.
Haskell Rhett informed the Board that Land Use Plans will be updated soon.
nThe hearing was closed.at 10:00 a.m.
lJ
Mayor
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C SSIFIED
otices
Pn at I I block
descnt>ed real
acid being in WIL-
nsnlo. State and
ta more partlCu-
lows:
1-05406.032-
e intersection of the
7l:eemn Street with
rig Street, and
EFln
cIy atom) the
Stree82.5
1y and parallel
tear, thence
parallel vnm Fif-
feet to me South-
Li.
t, and thence
culhem fine of
re Beginning,
Lot d and 5 m
the official
I Wilmington. N.C.
'1 05406-032-
(non of the
:ni,rCh Street with
it Fineemn Street,
-warcity along said
a fee(, thence
Ilei
with Fit -
feet:
thence
wrtn-Chuurch
,,,inwardly
A Fifteenth Street
r. the Eil
t me City of
.rok 91. Page 516
r County Registry.
a :;Wvede•
N Nis Sale hav-
29th day of
r by virtue of
;,nung,ok
bo-
ndivdu.andan-
. .5-67a5.
1g
:a7^.i Repari
1 Service
ratans, dress-
-`Planning
yn nil Pag-
145-Legal Notices
an order of the Clerk of Supenor
Court of New Hanover County, North
Carolina. made and entered in the
above -entitled action. and an m-
Cleased bid has been duly filed within
the time allowed by law. A deposit at
twenty 1201 oercem of the successful
bid will be required
The sale will be mace subject to
all outstanding City and County taxes
and al local improvement assess-
ments against the above-describe(l
property not lnchxlea in me ;udgmem
in the above -entitled cause.
This the 8th day of June. 1989.
Loins K. Newton. Comnussioner
ADDENDUM NOTICE TO
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
INVITATION TO BID
Bid number NHCIA 1-89
(major airport rescue and
firefighting vehicle).
1. The bid opening oate is extended
to Thursday. July b. 1989 at 2 p.m. in
the office of the airport director.
2. Truck specification:
A. Page 12. paregQrapn c.
The requirement Ior grace a (fight)
bons is a .-f^mum specification P
n-_'Mif ly ;,yadbd• Dy ••an 'My'a'ai
comoany. they are acceptable. Under
no circumstances are parts at non.
Norm American manufacturer to be
used in Frame construction.
B. Page 22. caragrapn C.
The starting power electrical system
must b0 compatible wttn the engine
specified. 11 an approved ecual en-
gine is used. then a starting system of
an appropriate voltage, in so= -
dance with the manufacturer's speci-
fications is acceptable.
Cement Work
WARD CONSTRUCTION. Stabs.
driveways. sidewalks, anything in
concrete. Backhoe work. 395-0535
Cleaning/Residential
BARBARA'S GLEAM TEAM
HOME CARE PROFESSIONALS
WE call rrggrn the FIRST TIME and
EVER YTIME! 251.8959
QUALITY CLEANING SERVICE.
Experienced, quality mouse Clean-
ing done at a lower rate. Local ret-
stances available. Call 686.1181
SPECIALIZING in BATHROOMsi
cc
•ra•iers. reasonable rates. rarer
145-legal Notices
C. Page 25. paragrapn 2.8 a
The use of au operated, over center,
ctutches was specified to insure
mamtamabmty and local replace-
ment service support. If a bidder as -
sires to except from this spec,ficat:Dn.
4 srould be noted in the clant"!jon-
i'evvon Portion y the Do re-
sponse. An explanation of the devt-
ahon must accompany the bid re-
sponse and address haw Ins devi-
ation ,s eaual to, c: exceecs the
original sbec-ficatvJ^
Hobert J. Kemp
Airport Director
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
IN THE GENERAL COURT
OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Haying qualified as ANCILLARY
AOMINtSTRATRIX of the Estate of
ABBA MAE MCFARLANO at New
Hanover County, North Carolina, this
s to notify all persons havinngg clams
against me estate of sad ABBA MAE
fdCFARLANO to of
them to the
uncerstanea on of before December
26. 1989 or the cams will be forever
barred mereahs�. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate !)'ease make imme-
Jva:e oavrrient.
This me 19" day of June, 1989.
L•n3n0tte M Hardin
3625 Lcma 'Nay
San Diego. California 92106
Ancillary Aaministramx
William L. Hill. 11
Hogue, Hill. Jones,
Nash 6 Lynch
Attorneys at Law
P. O. Drawer 2178
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
Telephone No. 919.763-4565
Proposals for a contract to provide a
video Equ,pment?aoe Rental Con-
tract aboard Marine Corps Base.
Flooring
"Hardwood Floor Specialist"
Professional sanding and refinish-
ing, Free estimates 392.9107.
FLOOR SANDING. Best equipment
Quality work !or lorry years - 65c
per it. Call Coastal Floors for de-
tails. 791-5415.
Furniture Refinishing
FURNITURE REPAIRS: Stripping re-
f•.nisnmg by hand. Specialize In en-
riques. Free oicxup,del,very. Lee
t Professional Services 799.2863
ulii,�
a r:1hr•
-.
Ca,l toll -free
`•om ar:vwherl
tvorii� Carcii:�:U
to place a
classified ad
1-800-672-908
Aff
145-Legal Notices
Camp Leleune, North Carolina will be
invited during Jury 1989. Pames in-
terested :n receiving a bid invitation
may contact the Contracting pacer,
Morale. welfare and Recreation De-
Partmen% Support Division. Marne
Corps tease Lamp Lr;eure %mn
Caro,,;- 2:S42. in .vr:ung on their
Comoany letterhead by :,o June
1985 Please contact Ms. N L. Ervin.
pnoen 451.5395 it aecrtonai mforma-
turn as Cesved.
151-Lost and Found
FOUND, IS in. gold chain neckalce
on UNCW Campus, P!e3se Cal!
799.5850.
FOUND. Female Tiger car. flea oDl-
far'
Friendly, loving, Needs home.
Canterbury woods area. 799.2542
LOST: Cat. solid gray neutered male,
weighs 25 lbs., lost near Fountain.
head Apartments- 799-8771
166-Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
There will be a special meeting held
by trio Sur' City Board of Commis-
sioners and 9ur1 City Planning Board
or . i F 21 • t 9g9 at 9�00 a m. alms
- a.! an r!wy. 210-New River
Drive. Surf City. N. C. The purpose of
this pubic meetingwill be to recort
the results of the citizen s Survey
cuestionna rs and receive public
Comment Concerning public beach
and water access in Surf City. The
results of the questlonnake and com-
ments received at this meeting will be
used in the preparation o1 a shore -
from pubic access plan for the Town
of Suit City. For further information
please contact W. R. Barwick.
Manager. Town Hall. 328-4131.
Landscaping
GRADING. Clearing, landscaotng.
hauling, ditching, roads. Free esti-
mates. BuKkins Construction. 799-
936a or 655-9533.
Lawn/Garden Care
YARD WORK
Excellent lawn coare, grass cutting
and raking. Year round or as need-
ed. Free estimates. 799-7386
BRUSH CLEARED. mowing, racking.
trasnidebnS hauled. all phases of
yard work. Free estimates. Gregs
Outdoor rulaintsna^Ca 79.,.lnt,
COMPLETE LAWN CAPE. Res-uen-
t_atcommerrtat. Cumng-ravino-
169-Religious
Messages
ST. JUDE. we are going back.
Than% you.
J.S.
THAVK YC,, j,,.-
myy prayers were answerea.
J. S
173-Special
Announcements
NOTICE!.
PLEASE CHECK
YOUR AD THE
FIRST DAY IT APPEARS!
The Star -News Newspa-
pers are responsible
ONLY for the first incor-
rect insertion. We will ad-
just the cost of your ad
accordingly, OR re -run
the ad in its entirety
should the extent of the
error warrant same.
Report ALL errors the
first day your ad runs to:
Classified Advertising
Department
Star -News - 343-2323
PaintingM/allpapering
INTERIOR, exterior painting, free es-
timates. residential and commer-
cal. Quality work. CAPE FEAR
MAINTENANCE. 395.5322.
WALLPAPER. Residential, commer-
cial, new construction. Free Esti-
mates. Quality work. 15 yrs.+ ex.
penance. 791.3871.
FOR ALL You( Wallpapenng Needs.
call Tn Star. We bring ooaks to you
for your selection. 16 yrs. expen- _
once. Free estimates. 791.7468. r
ATTENTION: Paint peeling, replace
molding. face boards. SCreen w,ff- '
bows. porches. doors. 762.1631
F 8 1; PAINTING. 15 years —c -

Town of Surf City
Public Hearing
July 11,1989
The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Helms.
Also present for the hearing were Councilmen Paliotti, Batts and
McDaniel, Manager Barwick and Attorney Wessell. Councilman Medlin
was absent from the meeting. The purpose of the public hearing was
for the presentation of policies for public shoreline access in Surf
City.
Caroline Bellis, with Henry Von Oesen and Associates, and Haskell
Rhett with N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Develop-
ment were present to make the presentation to the Board and the
citizens. (Copy attached.)
Councilman Batts asked about the 15 minute time limit for parking
spaces in commercial areas. After discussion, it was recommended
by the Board that the statement dealing with the 15 minute time limit
be removed from the policies, (page 5, item 7).
Ms. Bellis indicated that there will be another meeting in late August
or early September at which time she will present an over-all summary.
There were no citizens present who wished to comment.
The public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor.
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NORTH CAROLINA 2 8 4 4 5
PUBLIC NOTICE
THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
SURF CITY TOWN COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1989, AT
7:00 P.M., AT THE TOWN HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING
DRAFT POLICIES AND PLANS FOR IMPROVING SHORELINE ACCESS
IN SURF CITY. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
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APPENDIX D
RECOMMENDED READING
• "Getting to the Beach. A report on the Public Beach Access
Program, 1981-1988". North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development, Division of Coastal
Management, 1989.
• "A Beach Access Handbook for Local Governments." North
Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, Division of Coastal Management, March 1985.
• "Access to the Nations' Beaches: Legal and Planning
Perspectives." David Bower, et.al., February 1978 (UNC Sea
Grant Publication).

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