1987 Land Use Plan-1987

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TOWN OF WINTON
1987 LAND USE PLAN
PROPERTY OF
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE

T O W N O F
1 9 9 7 L A N D
W I N T O N
U S E P L A N
Adopted by the Winton Town Council November 29 1987
Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission December 49 1987
Prepared for•
Winton Town Council
Marshall Askew
Ronald Coburn
Ulysses G. Hall
Fletcher F. Lassiter
Wesley Liverman
Charles B. Jones, Mayor
Joyce M. Sexton, Clerk
Katheline Parker, Assistant Clerk
Prepared by:
Winton Land Use Plan Advisory. Committee
Bruce Brady
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Mary R. Harrell
Fletcher F. Lassiter
Sheldon Simmons
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Planning assistance provided by:
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Mid -East Commission
1 Harding Square
Washington, NC 27889
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[phone]
Robert J. Paciocco, Planner -in -Charge
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Libby Anderson, Technical Assistant
' Preparation financed in part by:
A grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management
Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Manage-
ment Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

TOWN OF WINTON
1987 LAND USE PLAN
CONTENTS
I. BACKGROUND
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A. Population ................................. 2
B. Housing .................................... 4
C. Economy .................................... 5
II. LAND USE
A. Existing Conditions ........................ 8
B. Recent Development; Future Growth.......... 10
C. Land Use Concerns .......................... 12
D. Development Controls ....................... 14
E. Development Constraints .................... 17
III. POLICY OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION
A. Review of 1981 Planning Objectives......... 30
B. Resource Protection ........................ 32
C. Resource Production and Management......... 37
D. Economic and Community Development......... 41
E. Storm Hazards........... ............... 45
F. Public Participation ....................... 50
IV. LAND CLASSIFICATION
A. Purpose .................................... 52
B. Classification Scheme ...................... 52
C. Intergovernmental Coordination ............. 54
Appendix A - State and Federal Regulatory Devices
Appendix B - Winton Area Highway Projects
Appendix C - Agencies Coordinating Storm Preparedness
Appendix D - Media Releases
I, Bibliography
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure
1 North Carolina Counties........... .. 7.4
2 Hertford County Land Use 1986........... 7.5
3 Regional Population 1960-1985......... .. 7.6
4 Population Age Structure 1980........... 7.7
5 Per Capita Income 1970-1984............. 7.B
6 Unemployment Rate 1976-1986............. 7.9
Map
1 Existing Land Use 1987..................29.3
2 Land Use Constraints ....................29.4
3 Winton Area Soils Map...................29.5
4 Land Classification ....................54.1

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TABLES
Regional Population .......................... 7.1
County Population ............................ 7.1
Population Age Structure 1986................ 7.1
Housing Characteristics 1980................. 7.2
Hertford County Employment 1980.............. 7.2
County Labor Force .......................... 7.3
Retail Sales ................................. 7.3
Soil Characteristics .........................29.1
Future Regional Population ...................29.2
County Population Age Structure 1985-1995.... 29.2
County School Enrollment ............ .......29.2
Severity of Risk.............................49.1

TOWN OF WINTON
LAND USE PLAN
I. Background
Like many other communities in eastern North Carolina,
Winton developed as a port community. The Town is located on the
western bank of the Chowan River and river trade brought pros-
perity to the community early. Winton was established as the
county seat of Hertford County in 1764 and incorporated as a
town in 1787.
The Town is rich in history and in natural resources. The
river was vital to the economic well-being of early residents.
The Chowan served as a transportation route for manufactured
goods being shipped to upstream communities, and for native
forest and farm products being shipped downriver to deepwater
ports. Wealthy merchants built fine homes in the Town. A
number of stately homes remain today, however many residential
and commercial buildings were lost during the Civil War, when
Winton was burned by a detachment of U. S. troops in February
1862.
Most residents no longer rely on the river for their
livelihood; however water resources continue to be a major
presence in the area. The Chowan River, fed by the Meherrin
River and Potecasi Creek to the north, forms the Town's north-

eastern boundary, and Folley Branch forms part of its north-
western limits. Extensive areas of wetlands are found across the
Chowan to the north and the south. Deep Creek has its origin
just outside the Town to the southeast, and an unnamed stream has
its source within the Town in the east. To the west outside of
Town, Mill Branch flows northward emptying into Potecasi Creek
about three miles north of Winton.
A. Population
Winton is one of seven incorporated areas in Hertford
County which occupies 362 square miles of northeastern North
Carolina (Figure 1, pg. 7.4). The County is rural in nature.
Together, undeveloped forest and farmland account for over 93% of
all land in the County (Figure 2, pg. 7.5). Urban areas comprise
only 2% of all land, while rural developed areas account for
about 4.5%.
In 1985, Hertford County had almost 24,000 residents,
ranking number four in population in the five -county region
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(Figure 3, pg. 7.6). The County has grown slightly since 1980,
increasing in population by just over 2% between 1980 and 1985
(Table 1, pg. 7.1). Recent growth compensates to some extent,
for the population decline noted during the period 1970-19BO when
the County lost about 1% of its population. In contrast, during
this same period, the region as a whole grew by 9% and the
population statewide increased almost 16%.
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Winton is the third, largest community in Hartford county
(Table 29 pg. 7.1). In 19859 the Town's populatiog was reported
to number 845 persons. Though the Town is small in relation to
some other communities in the County, namely Murfreesboro (popu-
lation 2,800), and neighboring Ahoskie (population 5,000), Winton
has grown in recent years. State officials estimate the Town
has grown 2.5% since 1980, in contrast to Murfreesboro, whose
population is reported to have declined 7% since 1980, and to
Ahoskie, which grew only very slightly (1%) during the same
period.
Although figures are not available for Winton, it is
assumed that the population of the Town is aging. Nationwide,
demographers observe decreasing numbers of school -age persons
and increasing number of persons 65 and older. In neighboring
Murfreesboro and Ahoskie, the senior population (65 and older),
increased from 9 to 11% and from 11 to 16% of the population
respectively between 1970 and 1980. Those under 5 years of age
declined from 8 to 4% of the population in Murfreesboro between
1970 and 1980, and in Ahoskie, those 19 and younger declined
from 30 to 20% of the Town's total population. In 1980 Winton
had more older persons than found on the average for the County
and the State (Table 3, pg. 7.1). In'1980 about 14% of the
Town's.population was over 64 years of age, while for the County
about 12%, and for the State as a whole, about 10% of population
was 65 and older (Figure 4, pg. 7.7).
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' In contrast to other areas of North Carolina, the Town is
' not subject to seasonal changes in population. Although some
migrant workers may still find employment in the area, their
' impact on service demand and the local economy is minimal.
' Tourists may account for some fluctuation in the daytime popu-
lation although their impact on services is negligible. The
impact of tourism county -wide has been noted however. State
officials estimate that in 1985 Hertford County realized over
' three million dollars in tourist -related expenditures.
B. Housing
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The Town's 1920 population was
housed among about 350
dwelling units (Table 4, pg. 7.2). About
2.7 persons reside in
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every household, a slightly lower figure
than the average for the
County where 3.1 persons occupy every
household. One -in -four
-person households-
typically
households were single
elderly
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persons living alone. About 80% of all
dwellings in the Town
are single_family units, abotit average for
the County. Only 25%
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of all dwellings in the Town are rental
units. In contrast,
county -wide, about 30% of all dwellings
are rental units and for
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the five -county region, about 32% of
all units are renter -
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C. Economy
About one in four employed County residents work in manufac-
turing enterprises (Table 5, pg. 7.2). Fifteen percent of all
persons work in wholesale and retail trade; 10% work in educa-
tional services. Although agricultural operations utilize over
25% of the County's land area, only 5% of the County labor force
reported employment in 1980 in agricultural, forest, fishery, or
mining enterprises.
County per capita income has ,risen continuously since
1970, though lagging the increase noted on the average statewide
(Figure 5, pg. 7.8). In 19849 the per capita income of County
residents was $8,342. In contrast, statewide, per capita income
was $10,852.
The County labor force has grown slowly along with total
population. Employment growth has lagged growth in the labor
force and so the County unemployment rate has been increasing
since 1978 (Table 6, pg. 7.3). Recent employment data however
indicates a decrease in unemployment in Hertford County following
the statewide trend (Figure 6, pg. 7.9). The unemployment rate
in 1985 was 7.5% in Hertford County and 5.4% statewide, down from
9.1% and 6.7% in 1984 respectively. In 1986, unemployment in
Hertford County was 7.8% and 5.3% for the state as a whole.
Hertford County ranked third in the five -county region in
retail sales in 1986 (Table 7, pg. 7.3). Sales in Hertford
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County were about 50% that of sales in Beaufort County. Retail
sales in urbanizing Pitt County greatly exceeded sales in
Hertford County and were two and one-half times greater than
sales in Beaufort County in 1986. Interestingly, in 19859 per
capita sales in Hertford County exceeded sales in Beaufort
County. In 19B5 Hertford County realized almost $79000 per
capita in retail sales while in Beaufort County, retail sales in
1985 averaged about $69700 per capita.
Although Ahoskie is the commercial and employment center
of the County, Winton has a number of commercial and service
enterprises and one large manufacturing firm. Carolina Aluminum
has had a large manufacturing operation in Winton since 1960.
The firm is currently the County's largest employer, providing
jobs for about 600 persons.
Winton is also the county seat and most of the Hertford
County offices are located in the Town. The County office
complex also houses the regional offices of several state
agencies.
Although seasonal fluctuations in population are not a
concern in Winton, there is considerable fluctuation in the
Town's 24-hour population. Between daytime workers at Carolina
Aluminum and workers and visitors at the County office complex,
the Town's daytime population is thought to increase anywhere
from 50% to 75%.
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Implications
In several respects, Winton is typical of many small
communities in northeastern North Carolina. Population growth
in Winton, as in other inland communities, has been slow.
Although the community has grown over the last five years, the
population is still less than it was a decade ago. The Town's
population is however, expected to increase - slightly - over the
next five years. The community is primarily residential in
nature; the majority of homes in the Town are over 50 years old
' and in fairly good condition. Winton has a small downtown
commercial area, however several of the stores are now vacant.
The Town is however, home to a major manufacturing firm and is
the county seat.
Although the Town is expected to grow rather slowly over
the next five years, the need for sound land use planning is not
diminished. Every new residential and commercial development
affects the land and the quality of life in the Town. Poorly
planned or managed development can have irreversible effects on
the Town's natural and cultural resources. The Town welcomes new
employers and new residents. As the Town grows, planners should
realize that businesses, and employers and employees alike
appreciate the local amenities that stem from proper land
management and planning.
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Table 1
REGIONAL
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POPULATION
%
Change %
Change
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County
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1960
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-----1970-------1980------1985
70-80
80-85
Beaufort
36,014
35,980
40,355
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43,260
12.2%
7.2%
Bertie
24,350
20,528
21,024
21,341
2.4%
1.5%
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HERTFORD
22,718
23,529
23,368
23,924
-0.7%
2.4%
Martin
27,139
24,730
25,948
26,653
4.9%
2.7%
Pitt
69,942
73,900
83,651
95,862
13.2%
14.6%
Region
-------180,163
178,667
194,346
211,040------8_8%-
8.6%
State
4,556,155
5,082,059
5,881,766
6,953,951
15.75*
6.3%
' Source: U.S Census; N.C. Office of State Budget and Management
Table 2
COUNTY POPULATION
Change
Change
1960
1970
1980
1985
70-80
80-85
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Ahoskie
4,583
51105
4,887
4,936
-4.3%
1.0%
Cofield
n/a
318
465
534
46.2%
14.87
Como
n/a
211
89
92
-57.8%
3.4%
Harrellsville
171
165
151
150
-8.5%
-0.7%
Murfreesboro
2,643
3,508
3,007
2,798
-14.3%
-7.0%
WINTON
835
917
825
845
-10.0%
2.4%
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Unincorp, area
14,486
13,305
13,944
14,569
4.8%
4.5%
Total County
22,718
23,529
23,368
23,924
-0.7%
2.4%
n/a= not available
Source: Office of State Budget and Management
Table 3
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POPULATION AGE
STRUCTURE
1980
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Winton
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County
State
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0-4 years
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8.4%
7.3%
6.9%
5-19 years
189
22.9%
27.8%
25.5%
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20-24 years
73
8.8%
8.7%
9.8%
25-44 years
210
25.5%
23.8%
28.0%
45-64 years
166
20.1%
20.3%
19.6%
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65 and older
118
14.3%
12.1%
10.2%
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Total
825
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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Source: U.S.
Census
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Table 4
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 1980
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Winton
County
Region
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Total Households
308
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7,499
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67,460
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Single -person Hshlds
77
25.0%
1,518
20.2%
14,083
20.9%
Total Housing Units
345
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8,150
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73,810
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Single-family Units
275
79.7%
6,699
82.2%
57,853
78.4%
Vacant Units
37
10.7%
651
8.0%
6,348
8.6%
Renter Occupied
87
25.2%
2,420
29.7%
23,782
32.2%
Condominium Units
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0.5%
412
0.6%
Units w/out plumbing
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8.4%
1,239
15.2%
7,722
10.5%
Persons/household
2.7
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Median Value unit
$23,105
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$30,862
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Median Rent
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$86
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$90
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Source: U.S. Census
Table 5
HERTFORD COUNTY EMPLOYMENT 1980
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Number of
% Total
State
Employment Sector
Employees
Employment
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Manufacturing
2,937
25.9%
32.0%
Wholesale & Retail Trade
1,712
15.1%
18.0%
Educational Services
1,155
10.2%
8.3%
Agriculture, Forestry,
599
5.3%
3.6%
Fisheries, Mining
Construction
.594
5.2%
6.1%
Health Services
543
4.8%
6.0%
Personal, Entertainment,
413
3.6%
3.7%
Recreational Services
Public Administration
359
3.2%
4.0%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate,
301
2.6%
6.9%
Business, Repair Services
Transportation, Communications,
308
2.7%
6.0%
Other Public Utilities
Other Professional and
211
1.9%
3.2%
Related Services
Not reported
2,228
19.6%
2.3%
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Total
11,360
100.0%
100.0%
Source: N.C. Statistical Abstract, Fifth Edition, 1964
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Table 6
COUNTY LABOR FORCE
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Labor
Total
Unemployment
Rate
Year
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Force
Employed
County
State
1976
11,360
10,690
5.9%
6.2%
1977
12,020
11,140
7.3%
5.9%
1978
11,610
10,910
6.0%
4.3%
1979
11,850
11,010
7.1%
4.8,
1980
12,310
11,360
7.7%
6.5%
1981
11,770
10,850
7.8%
6.4%
1982
11,740
10,780
8.2%
9.0%
1983
11,700
10,610
9.3%
8.9%
1984
11,830
10,750
9.1%
6.7%
1985
9,750
9.020
7.5%
5.4%
1986
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-9,670
8,920
7.8%
5.3%
Source: Office of State Budget and Management;
updated by Employment Security Commission
Table 7
RETAIL SALES ($.000's)
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County
Fiscal Year Beaufort Bertie HERTFORD Martin Pitt
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1975 135,562 36,101 76,279 73,027 278,382
1976 159,530 40,880 87,539 82,899 318,493
1977 177,795 43,819 100,540 93,249 349,637
1978 191,56e 46,491 102,848 93.359 372,759
1979 219,683 52,440 108,696 97,633 426,912
1980 223,745 50,996 120,747 103,241 462,937
1931 254,853 54,336 123,021 109,607 516,284
1982 258,037 57,818 133,807 114,041 542,045
1983 249,857 59,865 141,145 116,978 578,843
1984 277,511 61,667 162,367 123,998 694,144
1985 289,045 64,487 166,839 125,435 735,826
1986 314,513 62,199 169,259 137,241 831,083
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Chg. 75-65 113.2% 78.6% 90.6% 71.8% 164.3%
Source: Office of State Budget and Management (1975-84)
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Herford County
Land Use 1986
Crop/posture
Urban (2.3%)
Rural developed (4.5%)
'est (66.9%)
Source: Office of State Budget and Management

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Regional Population
1960-1985
Pitt
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HERTFORD
Bertie
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28.0%
26.0%
24.0%
22.0%
20.0%
18.0%
16.0%
14.0%
12.0%
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
Figure 4
Population Age Structure
1980
0-4 years 5-19 years 20-24 years 25-44 years 45-64 years 65 and older
® Winton
County
® State
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Figure. 5
Per Capita Income
1970-1984
10,852
9,8
8,655
8,342
7,10 7,737
,491
5,777
4,860 5,898
4,241 4,824
4,125
3,461
1970 1972 1974 1976 1978
O Hertford County
Source: Office of State Dudget and Management
1980 1982 1984
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Unemployment Rate
1976-1986
10.0%
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Source: Office of State Budget and Management; and
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II. LAND USE
A. Existing Conditions
The Town limits encompasses an area of slightly less than
threequarters of a square mile; a one -mile extraterritorial
boundary has not been adopted. As shown on the Map of Existing
Land Use (pg. 29.3), the Town is rectilinear in shape. Main
Street, a large broad boulevard, runs the length of the Town and
divides it into northern.and southern halves. It begins at the
eastern end of Town, where N. C. 45 and Weaver Street join, runs
the length of the Town and terminates at the river, the Town's
northern boundary. Mulberry Street divides the Town into
northern and southern halves.
The Town is small in size and most of the land area within
the Town boundaries has been developed. Residential uses
predominate. A number of large, old Victorian -era houses still
line the Town's Main Street. Most dwellings are single-family
units; however, several of the large older homes have been
divided into apartments. The Town also has a multifamily
development (Forest Meadows) totalling 21 units in the northwest
corner of Town off Jordan Street. The development was completed
in the early 1980's and is managed by the Roanoke-Chowan Regional
Housing Authority.
Many of the residential dwelling units are mobile homes.
The Town has two mobile home parks - one along Hill Street
between Richard and Wynn Streets, the other just west of the
Carolina Aluminum plant south of Hill Street.
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The Town has a small downtown commercial area along Main
Street. Most of these enterprises are local service establish-
ments - small groceries, a restaurant, bank, gas stations. The
Carolina Aluminum operation is the center of a large industrial
area in the northeast corner of the Town. The wastewater
treatment plant's pumping facility is also located in this area,
just east of Brickell Street.
The Town has many institutional uses both public and
private. Winton is the County seat of Hertford County and the
County owns several large parcels in the northwest corner of
Town. The County office complex is located off Main Street -
between Tryon and Cross Streets. The County courthouse, jail
and health departments are located just across King Street from
the County offices. The Hertford County Library is located on
Tyron Street next to the Agriculture Stabilization and Soil
Conservation Service building; across the street is the Hertford
County Board of Education. The Town Hall is located on the west
side of Main Street Between Brickell and Wynn Streets; the fire
department and rescue squad building is next door. The C. S.
Brown School complex, including the National Register Brown
Auditorium, occupies a large portion of the block bounded by
Weaver, Camp, Brown and Main Streets. At one time the school
served high school students; currently the school educates
students in grades kindergarten through five.
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Winton has a number of private institutions as well. The
Town has a Masonic Lodge, more .than five churches and the
Undertakers Union has a building on Main Street. In addition,
the Order of the Elks has established its national headquarters
' in Winton. The organization owns several buildings including a
recreational complex in the southeast corner of the Town on
N. C. 45.
Although most of the Town has been developed, areas of
woodland and farmland border the urbanized area and extend to
the Town limits in the east, north and south. A fairly large
wooded area borders the Town east of Hill Street and a large
tract of farmland is found in the southwest corner of the Town
beyond the Forest Meadows development.
The area outside of Town remains fairly undeveloped. Much
of the area has been cleared for agriculture, leaving pockets of
woodland between open agricultural land. Residential areas are
found scattered along existing roadways. Relatively extensive
residential development has occurred west of the Town along S. R.
1457 between the U. S. 13 bypass and the Town line.
B. Recent Development; Future Growth
The Town has been growing slowly. Between 1980 and 19B6,
eleven permits for construction of new dwellings within Winton
were issued by the County Building Inspector. No subdivision
has occurred within the Town since 1980. Building has occurred
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along existing roads at scattered locations throughout the Town.
All permits were for single-family units. Permits for nine
commercial structures were issued during this same period; six
of these were issued in 1982 for expansion of the Carolina
Aluminum plant.
Growth will be slow in the next five years. Although many
homes in Town are located on large lots which could be divided,
there are few large land areas capable of subdivision remaining
within the corporate limits of the Town. Some vacant land
remains between Main Street and Joyner Street. Similarly, a
narrow strip of land east of Hill Street remains in woodland;
however, much of this area outside the Town is wetland. A
mobile home park has been proposed for the undeveloped area west
of Jordan Street near the Forest Meadows project. Proponents
propose placement. of 33 mobile homes in the park. There is also
the possibility that new multifamily development may occur in
the next five years. The old Board of Education Building on
Murphy Street has been sold to a developer. Development plans
propose demolition of the building and construction of eight
multifamily townhouse units.
Industrial growth could increase the likelihood of residen-
tial development. Although Carolina Aluminum has no announced
plans for expansion, there appears to be adequate land available
for expansion should the company wish to do so. The Hertford
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County Industrial Park is less than a mile from the Town limits.
The park is currently served with public water. Sewer lines
have recently been extended to the Industrial Park site and
County officials are hopeful that sewer service will increase the
attractiveness of the park to prospective tenants.
The Town could grow through annexation. The Liverman
subdivision off Mulberry Street and the Oak Villa subdivision off
S. R. 1457 are two areas the Town might wish to consider incorpo-
rating. When annexation has been considered in the past however,
it has appeared that service costs could exceed new revenues
making annexation infeasible unless grants or other outside
funding is found.
C. Land Use Concerns
The Town is fortunate in that there are few major concerns
over the existing pattern of land use. Growth in the next five
years will be slow and will be guided by the Town's zoning
regulations which are likely to be revised in 1987.
Aside from the worker and truck traffic generated by the
Carolina Aluminum operation, the facility presents the Town
with few land use problems. Workers leaving the plant create
traffic problems for a short period in the afternoon and large
trucks sometimes have difficulty negotiating the turn onto Main
Street as they leave the plant. Local officials have contacted
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state transportation planners regarding widening the Main
Street/Brickell Street intersection to help alleviate turning
problems.
The Town has a considerable number of absentee landowners.
Local officials have noted that many properties owned by persons
living outside Winton are not adequately maintained. In con-
trast, officials state that local residents take pride in
their properties and that most are kept -up very well - to a
greater degree than most properties in surrounding communities.
Between 95 and 98% of Town is provided with public water
and sewer. The remaining units on septic systems appear to be
presenting no major health or environmental concerns. In -ground
systems have presented some problems in the area of the Oak
Villa subdivision. As the subdivision is outside the corporate
boundaries and the Town does not have extraterritorial jurisdic-
tion, local officials have few options available in dealing
with this problem.
The Town's short northern boundary is formed by the Chowan
River. In general, there has been little development along the
riverfront. A small private marina has been constructed east of
the old bridge right-of-way, and it is anticipated that addition-
al slips will be added in the future. Aside from the bridge
right-of-way, there is no public access to the river. Local
officials would like to develop a site for passive recreational
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activities
along
the Winton
waterfront. Planners have agreed an
'
area along
the river provided
with benches and picnicing facili-
ties would
be a
great asset
to the community. As noted in the
'
chapter on
Policy
Objectives,
planners have outlined a number of
actions the
Town
will take
over the.next five years to increase
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in -town access
to
the river.
Included among these actions are
' seeking state funding for an access planning study (Division of
Coastal Management); applying for assistance for land acquisition
' (Division of Coastal Management); applying for assistance for
site development (Division of Water Resources).
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D. Development Controls
Land development in the Town is controlled by a variety of
local, state and federal regulations. Plans and policies
enacted by the Town, the County and various state agencies
influence local land use decisions as well.
1. Regulatory Controls
Local ordinances controlling land use decisions are de-
scribed below. State and federal regulations that control land
uses are listed in Appendix A.
The Winton Zoning Ordinance was revised in 1983 and the
Town plans further revisions in 1987.
A Subdivision Ordinance has been written for the Town but
has not been adopted.
Floodolain Regulations, included in the zoning ordinance,
regulate building within the 100-year floodplain.
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Building Regulations have not been adopted locally although
local governments have the authority to adopt regulations
more stringent than these promulgated by the State.
A Housing Code has not been ,adopted although the Town at
one time, considered developing one.
Septic Tank Regulations enforced ,are those promulated by
the state. Over 95% of all units are served by public
sewers.
A Historic District Ordinance has not been adopted as the
Town has no local historic district.
A Nuisance Ordinance is in effect.
2. Development Plans
The state's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) lists
two projects that may effect land development in the Winton area.
U. S. 13/U. S. 158 crosses the river into Gates,County just
northwest of the Town. Transportation officials intend to
resurface the highway and widen it to 24 feet. As shown in
Appendix B, the project will affect about four and one-half miles
of the highway from 1.4 miles beyond the bridge, to the U. S.
13/U. S. 158 intersection. These highway improvements will
facilitate movement.to Virginia's growing Tidewater area along U.
S. 13 and to coastal areas along U. S. 158. In addition, the
December 1986 TIP proposes a relocation of U. S. 13 from the
Ahoskie bypass to the Winton bypass. The project calls for
relocation of the roadway rather than a widening (from the
current two lanes to four lanes). As plans are still in a very
preliminary stage (no route has yet been delineated), the effect
the project will have on the Town is uncertain.
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' The Town currently has no Capital Improvements Plan;
however, the Town Council and the Mayor expect to develop a
five-year plan as part of their work in 1987. The Town has
' applied for funding under the Community Development Block Grant
program (CDBG) but to date, has received no funding for community
' rehabilitation projects.
Development in the Town is currently guided by its 1981
1 CAMA Land Use Plan: The Land Use Plan of Winton, North Carolina:
' 1980-1990. Should the Town experience a major natural disaster,
activity in the Town before, during, after the storm event will
1 be.directed by the Hertford County Hurricane Evacuation and
Shelter Plan. The Town does not have a local Recreation Plan as
' the Town's recreation committee is currently being reorganized.
3. Development Policies
The Town has no official utilities extension policy.
Proposals are evaluated individually on a case -by -case basis;
those proposals which appear to benefit the Town in the long run
are usually undertaken. The Town sometimes works with the
County on utility extensions as it is now doing with extending
services to the County industrial park. Typically, the County
will provide funding for the project and upon completion the
Town assumes responsibility for operation and maintenance.
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E. Development Constraints
1. Land Suitability
Within the Town's corporate limits, there are few factors
'
constraining land development. Constraints can be classified
into one of three categories: physical limitations, fragile
areas, and areas of resource potential.
'
Physical Limitations for Development. A variety of
factors determine the suitability of land for development.
These include soil and subsoil conditions, topography, potential
for flooding, and existing land uses in the development area.
'
As noted on the Map of Land Use Constraints (pg. 29.4)9
a
'
narrow area adjoining the river and bordering Folley Branch is
subject to flooding. The Federal Insurance Administration (FIA)
has defined the Zone A floodplain as those areas which have a 1%
or greater chance of flooding in any year. In communities such
as Winton which participate in the National Food Insurance
Program, the lowest floor of residential buildings must be
elevated at or above base flood level as determined by FIA;
non-residential structures can be flood -proofed instead.
Winton's flood -prone areas are found. in northern part of the
'
community along the Chowan River and adjoining Folley Branch.
The land rises rather rapidly south of the river and so the
'
flood -prone area is limited to a strip of land less than 300 feet
'
in width bordering the river and the eastern bank of the branch.
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The floodplain extends beyond the corporate limits, bordering the
river east and west of Town. Floodplain also extends west
outside of Town bordering the western bank of Folley Branch.
The presence of poor soils and steep slopes also limit the
development of land resources. Soil conditions determine the
suitability of the land for in -ground sewage disposal systems.
Before land can be build -on the stability, bearing capacity, and
erodibility of the soil must also be considered. The major soils
found in the Winton area are listed in Table 8 (pg. 29.1).
Soil types CrA, CsA, LF, and Ln are the common soils of the
Winton area. As shown on the Winton Area Soils Map (pg. 29.5)9
large areas of LF (Leaf loam) and Ln (Lenior loam) are found in
the eastern half of the community. These soils have severe
limitations for construction and for the siting of septic
systems. Almost all properties in -town are serviced with public
water and sewer. outside of Town, new development will rely on
in -ground treatment systems for sewage disposal. As noted in
Table 8, 11 of the 12 soils noted in the Winton area have 'severe
limitations for the siting of in -ground septic systems. Thus, it
appears that poor soils for in -ground sewage systems may be the
major factor limiting future development outside of Town.
t
Steep slopes may limit. development along the river and in
the area of an unnamed stream near the sewage pumping station
west of Metcalf Street. These are areas of Winton soils (WT)
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with slopes ranging from 12-60%. Development on steep slopes is
generally much more costly than development on level terrain.
Septic systems are difficult to site. In addition, improper
development on steep grades risks high rates of erosion and
pollution of nearby surface waters.
The Town obtains its water from groundwater resources. The
extensive groundwater reservoirs of the state's Coastal Plain
region were considered a relatively unlimited source of water
supply until recent years. Northeastern North Carolina and
southeastern Virginia share an aquifer system. Studies have
documented that groundwater levels have been declining for a
number of years. The largest declines have been noted in the
groundwater layer serving a large portion of Hertford County and
are attributed to relatively large water withdrawals in Virginia.
The area's aquifer system can be divided in three hydrogeo-
logic units: the Cretaceaus aquifer system; the Teritiary
aquifer ,system; and the water -table aquifier. The Cretaceauss
aquifer provides Hertford County with much of its groundwater
and is the aquifer in which the largest water level declines
have been noted. The water -table aquifer recharges the underly-
ing artesian aquifer units. In the Winton area,`this layer
lies close to the surface in many soils and is very vulnerable
to pollution from septic tanks, industrial and municipal waste
disposal, landfills, and agricultural activities.
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In an effort to protect public water supplies, many
communities are now regulating development in the rechange area
of public wells. In Winton, the Town's three public wells are
located in areas which are already partially developed. The
Town has a well off.Hill Street at its intersection with Mulberry
Street, and another on the river between Main Street and Murfree
Street. A third well is located behind the Fire Department on
Joyner Street.
Fragile Areas. Winton has a number of important natural
and cultural resources the content and location of which should
be considered as development decisions are made.
The Coastal Area Management Act of 1974 (CAMA) established
the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) and specified that the
CRC identify and designate "areas of environmental concern" -
AECs. AECs are areas with natural or cultural resources which
are of statewide concern. Unregulated development in AECs has a
high probability of causing irreversible damage to public
health, property and the natural environment. Thus, the CRC
developed guidelines for development in AECs. Four categories
of AECs have been developed: the estuarine system; the ocean
hazard system; public water supplies; and natural and cultural
resource areas. According to the guidelines established by the
CRC, most projects in AECs require a CAMA permit. "Minor"
development permits (generally projects altering less than 20
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acres or
involving structures less than 609000 square feet) are
issued by
a local permit officer.
"Major" development permits
'
are issued
by the Division of Coastal
Management.
The
AECs in the Winton area
are part of the estuarine
system AEC. Four. types of natural areas are included in this
' system: public trust areas, estuarine waters, estuarine shore-
lines and coastal wetlands. Public trust areas are waters and
submerged lands in the coastal region where the public has
traditionally had the right of use, including the right of
navigation. The Chowan River is considered a public trust AEC.
' The shoreline of the river, up to 75 feet from the mean
high water level has also been designated an AEC. The Chowan
' River is considered a. "joint fishing water" by the state. For
' management purposes, all water in the state has been classified
into one of three categories - inland fishing waters, coastal
' fishing waters, and joint fishing waters. Under CAMA, joint
fishing waters are regulated as estuarine waters. Thus, the
' shoreline of joint fishing waters is designated an estuarine
' shoreline AEC and is subject to CAMA regulations up to 75 feet
from mean high water level.
' The presence of inland wetlands will also pose a limitation
to land development. Wetlands provide a vast array of benefits
to society, many of which society has only recently begun to
appreciate and protect. Inland wetlands furnish vital life -cycle
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habitat and food for fish and wildlife. Wetlands have been
proven to remove pollutants from degraded waters. At the same
time, wetlands absorb flood -volumes so that flood waters and
surges are moderated and property in downstream areas is protect-
ed. Finally, wetlands serve to recharge vital groundwater
supplies. In 19779 Congress amended the Clean Water Act to
regulate the alteration of wetland areas under section 404 (b)
of the act; a permit is now required from the U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers before certain inland wetland areas are filled.
According to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
no rare species or habitats have been identified in the Winton
area. Officials at the State Department of Cultural Resources
have noted that the Town has two structures of historic and/or
architectural significance: the C. S. Brown Auditorium, part
of C. S. Brown School; and the James S. Mitchell House, "Gray
Gables", a private residence. The Brown Auditorium was original-
ly part of Chowan Academy, a school for blacks founded in 1881 by
C. S. Brown, a local minister. In 1937, the Academy was renamed
the Calvin Scott Brown School. Both the Brown Auditorium and
Gray Gables have been listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. In many early port communities, archaeologic sites have
been found. State officials have no record of any archaeolog-
ical sites in the Winton area; at the same time, a complete
archaeological survey of the Winton region has never been
conducted.
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Areas of Resource Potential. State forests and parks,
private game preserves, and areas underlain with valuable
mineral deposits are considered areas of resource potential. No
such areas have been identified in the Winton region. However,
the some land inside and outside of Town is comprised of prime
farmland soils. In the Winton area, soil types CrA, CrB, GoA,
and NoA are considered prime farmland soils, and areas containing
these soils are considered areas of resource potential. Prime
farmland soils produce the highest yields with minimal inputs of
energy and economic resources. Farming these soils usually
result in the least damage to the environment. As shown on the
Winton Area Soils Map, there are scattered areas the Craven A
and B soils both inside and outside the Town. There are small
areas of the GoA and NoA soils outside the Town limits.
2. Facility Limitations
As a community grows, service demands increase. More
police and fire protection may be needed; additional classrooms
or schools may be necessary. Demand for public water and sewer
service increases. Planning for future service demands helps to
avoid shortfalls in the provision of public services. Develop-
ment can be severely constrained when the demand for vital
services such as water and sewers exceeds supply.
' Population growth in Winton and throughout Hertford County
has been slow in recent years. Between 1970 and 1985, the
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County grew by less than 2%. Most growth during this period
occurred in outlying areas outside of towns;. during this same
period, Winton lost about BY, of its population. Since 19801
the Town has grown slightly, and state officials estimate that in
1985 the Town had 845 residents.
The Office of State Budget and Management forecasts slow
growth for the County as a whole. Between 1985 and 1990, the
population of the County is expected to increase by about 4%
(Table 9, pg. 29.2). Between 1990 and 1995, the population is
expected to increase by another 2%. Growth is likely to be
well -distributed throughout the County. Should development
follow the trend noted over the past 15 years, the majority of
new development will occur in outlying areas outside of incorpo-
rated places. Communities such as Winton are likely to experi-
ence growth rates similar to those noted in the past five years.
Between 1980 and 19859 the population of Winton grew by about
2.5%. It is likely that the population will increase another
2.5% by 1990. Unless a major new industry locates in the County,
it is likely that the Town's population will not increase by more
than 5% over the next decade. Given this scenario, in 1990 the
Town will have about 870 residents, and by 1995 the Town is
expected to have about 900 residents. Annexation would increase
the Town's population to a greater extent than projections
indicate. Most of the area within the Town limits has already
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been developed so a major increase in population will occur only
through annexation. However, no plans for annexation have been
announced.
The Town and the County appear well -prepared to provide for
the additional service demand indicated by these population
forecasts. The capacity of the vital public services the Town
and the County provides are summarized below. As noted, project-
ed population growth should not exceed the ability of local
government to provide for new demand. Both water supply and
sewage treatment capacity are such that a 5% increase in popula-
tion can easily be accommodated. Police, fire, and refuse
services all can provide for the modest increase in demand
expected over the next five years.
The trends in population change noted in the past decade
will continue through the 19901s: percentage -wise, Winton and
all Hertford County will have more older persons and less young
persons than in the past. In 1985, about 31% of the County's
population was under nineteen years of age (Table 10, pg. 29.2).
That percentage is expected to decline to about 28% by 1995. In
contrast, the percentage of the population 65 and older is
expected to increase from 13.7% of the County's population in
1985, to 16.4% by 1995.
Water Service. Almost all properties within the corporate
limits are serviced with public water. In addition, the Town
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provides water to many residents in the surrounding area. Water
mains extend outside of Town along S. R. 1457 almost to the U. S.
13 Bypass and serve the Oak Villa subdivision. To the southeast,
water mains extend about one -quarter mile along N. C. 44 and also
serve a subdivision off the highway along the river. Water
service is available to residents of the Liverman Subdivision
off Mulberry Street and the County has extended water service
beyond the subdivision to the Hertford County Industrial Park on
U. S. 158 west of Winton.
Major improvements were made to the Town's system in 1981.
New lines were installed and a new storage tank was constructed.
The Town's three wells have a combined capacity of 1.7 million
gallons per day (gpd). The Town's elevated storage tank has a
total capacity of 200,000 gallons. Demand on the Town's system
now averages about 200,000 gpd. Given the modest growth rates
projected for Winton, the Town's current water supply appears
adequate to service demand for the next five to ten years.
However, should one or more highly water -consumptive industries
located in the Industrial Park, or should the Town undertake a
major program of annexation, additional supply may be necessary.
Sewer Service. Most of the Town is served by the Town's
wastewater treatment system. The Town operates a land applica-
tion system with a capacity of 235,000 gpd. Demand on the system
varies from 75,000 to 95,000 gpd. The County is currently
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completing sewer extensions to the Industrial Park on U. S. 158
and the Town has committed 30,000 gpd of plant capacity to serve
Industrial Park demand. In addition, the Village of Cofield,
which is undergoing preliminary planning to develop a wastewater
treatment facility, is investigating the possibility of tying
into Winton's system. Engineering reports estimate that the
Cofield tie-in would produce An additional demand of 48,000 gpd.
Demand on the Town's system could then total 173,000 gpd. Even
given additional industrial and residential demand, the capacity
of the Town's treatment system appears adequate to serve local
needs for the next five to ten years.
Public Schools. Winton public school pupils grades
kindergarten through five attend the C. S. Brown School in
Winton. Junior high and senior high school students attend
schools in either Ahoskie or Murfreesboro. As shown in Table
11 (pg. 29.2), enrollment at all schools serving Winton is
currently well below capacity.
Consolidation of Ahoskie and Murfreesboro High Schools has
been proposed in the past. Proponents note that a large consoli-
dated school would increase the quality of education in the
County by offering an expanded curriculum and increasing social
and athletic opportunities. In August 1987 the County Board of
Education approved a plan to consolidate the County High Schools
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and the Middle Schools. Officials plan to use Ahoskie High
School as the County's central high school and the Murfreesboro
High School as the consolidated middle school. The current
Ahoskie Middle School and a portion of what is now Murfreesboro
Middle School will be closed. The plan will take effect in the
fall of 1988.
Roads. Lack of service by a major interstate highway is
often cited as one of the major factors that has limited growth
in northeastern North Carolina. It is unlikely that this
situation will change in the foreseeable future given the
limited federal funding available for highway construction.
Highway improvements are scheduled for U. S. 158/U. S. 13.
As noted earlier in Section D, state officials plan to widen
about 4.5 miles of this highway in adjoining Gates County. The
County is likely to benefit from continued improvements to these
highways which access the growing areas of Virginia's Tidewater
region and North Carolina's northern coast.
Protective Services. The Town has one full-time police
person; back-up police service is provided by the County Sher-
iff's Department which is located in Winton. Fire protection is
provided by a volunteer staff. The Town owns five fire trucks
and is in the process of purchasing a sixth. The community's
Insurance Service Office (ISO) fire insurance rating has dropped
from a Class 8 to a Class 5. The Town is anticipating that this
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rating will be dropped to a Class 4 in the near future. The
Town's volunteer rescue squad provides emergency medical service
to local residents. The squad maintains a full line of rescue
equipment and owns two new rescue vehicles.
Solid Waste. Refuse is collected by the Town twice weekly.
The Town has recently purchased a new garbage truck and maintains
another vehicle for back-up service. Refuse is currently
disposed at the Hertford County landfill located about three
miles from Winton. The landfill is nearing capacity and the
County is currently studying disposal alternatives.
Implications
Given the slow rate of growth anticipated in the next five
years, the capacities of the Town's public facilities appear
adequate to meet future demands. Water storage capacity is
likely to be the greatest limitation to future growth in the
long run; for the next five years, storage capacity appears
adequate to serve projected demand.
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Table 8
SOIL CHARACTERISITICS
— -------------------
---------------------------------------------------
Limitations
for:
-----------------------
Soil
----------------------
Buildings w/o
Septic
Runoff
Depth to High
'
Code
----- Type -----------------
----------------------------------
Basements
Tanks
Potential
Water Table
(ft)
------------=-
BB
Bibb
01
Severe
Severe
---------------------
Moderate
0.5 -
1.5
CrA t
Craven fine sandy
loam
0-11
Moderate
Severe
Moderate
2.0
- 3.0
'
CrB t
Craven fine sandy
loam
1-41
Moderate
Severe
Moderate
2.0 -
3.0
CrC2
Craven fine sandy
loam
4-81
Moderate
Severe
Moderate
2.0
- 3.0
'
CrD2
Craven fine sandy
loam
8-121
Moderate
Severe
Moderate
2.0
- 3.0
CsA
Craven -Urban land
complex
0-21
Moderate
Severe
Moderate
2.0
- 3.0
'
SoA f
LF
Goldsboro fine sandy
Leaf loam
loam
0-21
O1
Moderate
Severe
Severe
Severe
Slight
High
2.0
0.5
- 3.0
- 1.5
Ln
Lenior loam
01
Severe
Severe
High
1.0
- 2.5
NnA *
Norfolk loamy fine
sand
0-21
Slight Moderate
Slight
4.0
- 6.0
'
Ud
Udorthents, sandy
01
(li
(1)
(1)
(1)
WT
Winton
12-601
Severe
Severe
Moderate
2.0
- 4.0
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t indicates prime farmland
soil
(1) soil
characteristics
vary) on -site investigation needed
Source:
Soil Survey of Hertford
County, U.S.D.A., S.C.S.,
July 1584
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' Table 9
FUTURE REGIONAL
'
POPULATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
% Change %
Change
County
198595
----1990-----
--
90-
'
Beaufort
43,260
47,314
------
50.702
--85_---
9.4%
--
7.2%
Bertie
21,341
21,760
21,895
2.0%
0.6%
HERTFORD
23,924
24,833
25,280
3.8%
1.8%
'
Martin
26,653
26,463
26,406
-0.7%
-0.2%
Pitt
95,862
101,823
107,409
6.2%
5.5%
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' Region
-----211,040-
222,193
231,692
5.3%
4.3%
State
6,253,951
6,597,922
6,930,994
5.5%
5.0%
Source: N.C.
Office of State
Budget and
Management,
1986
' Table 10
COUNTY POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE 1985-1995
'
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1985
1990
1995
No.
%
No.
%
No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0-4 years
1,728
7.2%
1,786
7.2%
1,664
6.
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5-19 years
5,784
24.2%
5,830
23.5%
5,530
21.
20-44 years
8,504
35.5%
8,660
34.9%
8,834
34.'
45-64 years
4,634
19.4%
4,705
18.9%
5,100
20.
65 and
3,852
4,152
16.
-older
------------------3,274------13_7%-
Total
23,924
100.0%
---------------
24,833
-15_5%-
100.0%
---------------
25,280
100.(
Source: N.C.
Office of State
Budget and
Management,
1986
Table 11
COUNTY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
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School
Grades
Enrollment
Capacity
Enrollmt as
Taught
86-87
% Capacity
--------------------------------------------------------------
C.S. Brown
K-5
695
800
87%
Ahoskie Middle
6-8
595
950
63%
Ahoskie High
9-12
780
1,150
68%
Murfreesboro Middle
6-8
385
675
57%
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Murfreesboro High
9-12
-----470------
1,00047%
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Total
2,925
4,575
64%
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Source: "Hertford County Land Use Plan Update 1987",
and Hertford County School officials
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III. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. Review of 1981 Planning Objectives
In 1981, as part of its CAMA land use planning program, the
Town adopted a number of policy objectives to protect its natural
and cultural resources and to provide for the economic and
residential development of the community. As a first step in
updating its 1981 land use plan, the Town reviewed the plan's
policy objectives, and the actions outlined to achieve those
policy goals. By evaluating the objectives and implementation
actions of the 1981 program, planners hoped to make the 1987
document a more effective plan. When policy objectives were not
achieved, planners questioned, was the policy goal attainable,
set realistically? Were implementation strategies action -orient-
ed? For action -items not carried -out, planners asked, was the
item considered and discarded? Or never considered at all; did
the strategy have an identifiable implementor (person, group, or
agency)?
On a scale of A to F, planners rated the effectiveness of
the Town's 1981 plan a 8-. In general, about one-half of all
implementation strategies outlined under each policy objective
were acted -on. The plan's implementation program appeared to
have two major drawbacks. First, the program was overly ambi-
tious: over 50 implementation measures were outlined. Second,
no one person, group, or official board was charged with carrying
out the action proposals outlined.
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Although a number of implementation actions recommended in
the 1981 plan were not achieved, the Town did meet several of its
important planning objectives. Between 1981 and 1987 the Town
replaced its point -discharging trickling filter treatment plant
with a land -application system, adopted a floodplain zoning
ordinance, removed several dilapidated buildings, and saw a
large tract of land less than a mile from Town designated as the
site of the Hertford County Industrial Park.
Many of the planning goals outlined in the Town's 1981 plan
have been incorporated in the 1987 update. Protection of AECs,
protection of historic resources, and protection of agricultural
land have all been made important policy goals of the 1987
planning program, as they were in the 1981 plan. Similarly,
several of the implementation strategies outlined in the 1981
plan have again been recommended for action in the 1987 plan.
The Town's 1987 land use plan suggests that the Town revise its
zoning ordinance, adopt a one -mile extraterritorial planning
jurisdiction, and then adopted subdivision regulations. The
Town's program of action for 1987-1992 is ambitious. The Town
should consider seeking financial assistance in implementing the
actions of its 1987 Land Use Plan from the State Division of
Coastal Management. Technical assistance could be requested
from public agencies such as the Mid -East Commission and the
state Division of Community Assistance.
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' D. Resource Protection
The Town is located on the southwestern bank of the Chowan
River. The River was important in the early development of the
Town and continues to be a valuable recreational, aesthetic,
economic, and environmental resource of statewide concern. The
' Town values this resource and supports local, state, and inter-
state efforts to preserve and enhance the quality of its waters.
The River and its shoreline are Areas of Environmental
' Concern. The Town's policy and management objectives for these
Areas of Environmental Concern are those stated in the North
' Carolina Administrative Code (15 NCAC 7H.0203):
' - "to give the highest priority to the protection and
coordinated management of these areas, so as to safeguard
' and perpetuate their biological, social, economic, and aesthetic
values and to ensure that development occurring within these
AECs is compatible with natural characteristics so as to minimize
the likelihood of significant loss of private property and
public resources." In 'accordance with this overall objective,
the Town will permit only those land uses which conform to the
general use standards of the North Carolina Administrative Code
(15 NCAC 7H.0209) for development within the Estuarine System.
The Town has other natural areas which to varying degrees,
pose limitations to development. Floodplains, steep slopes and
soils unsuitable for septic systems are found in some places in
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' and around Winton. The Town will not support development in
areas with natural hazards or in places where development may
have negative impacts on historic or archaeologic resources.
tThe
Town encourages new development
and welcomes new indus-
trial and commercial
concerns. The Town
supports all development
that protects fragile
natural areas and
in turn, enhances the
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quality of life for
local residents.
It is important that the
Town's natural areas
be protected from the impacts of development
during construction and over the long term.
Groundwater resources supply Winton residents with water.
Planners and local officiails have only recently begun to
' understand the sensitivity of this valuable resource. Reports
indicate that relatively large water withdrawals in recent years
' has caused a substantial decline in the level of underground
reserves. Groundwater across the state is threatened by the more
than 37,000 underground storage tanks that officials estimate may
have leaks. New local development should not have negative
1 impacts on local groundwater quantity and quality. The Town
' opposes development and activities in other areas that may cause
future shortfalls in groundwater supply or pose severe risks to
' the quality of underground waters.
Non -point pollution has been
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identified as being a major
contributor to water quality degradation in the Chowan River
basin. Both urban developed land and undeveloped agricultural
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land contribute to the non -point problem. Run-off from urbanized
areas often contains dirt, oil, grease and other pollutants
that may adversely effect water quality. Agricultural run-off
may contribute sediments, fertilizers, and pesticides that have
harmful effects on the riverine system. The Town supports
measures to control both urban and agricultural run-off. Storm
water controls will be considered should the Town decide to
develop a subdivision ordinance. The Town supports CAMA regula-
tions that control run-off in critical areas. Further, the Town
supports expansion of state progams, such as the Agricultural
Cost Share Program, which will help local governments and
private landowners in addressing the non -point problem.
Following is a listing of policy objectives the Town has
adopted to protect its natural resources. Included are strateg-
ies that the Town will attempt to implement over the next five
years in an effort to achieve these policy goals.
- protect and enhance water quality in the Chowan River
support current state and federal efforts to preserve
the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds.
- encourage strict enforcement of all water quality
regulations by the State's Department of Environmental
Management.
support state and federal programs such as the state's
Agricultural Cost Share Program which attempt to
reduce non -point agricultural run-off.
ensure proper functioning of the Town's wastewater
treatment system: continue funding full-time position
for professional operator; prohibit new tie-ins until
improvements are made should demand ever exceed plant
capacity.
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classify the Chowan River and its shoreline up to 75
feet from the high water line as Conservation on the
Town's Land Use Classification Map.
- preserve and protect Areas of Environmental Concern
prohibit development in AECs that does not meet the
management objectives of 15 NCAC 7H.0203. Discourage
all development in the Town's AECs which is not
water -dependent..
- permit development in AECs only if such development
meets the use standards in 1.5 NCAC 7H.0209. The loca-
tion, design, and construction of any project in an
AEC must give highest priority to the conservation of
the river and its shoreline and to protecting public
rights of navigation and recreation.
consider restricting development in AECs through
zoning ordinance.
- protect the Town's present and future water supply
support state and federal programs that regulate
underground storage of hazardous materials. Support
regulations that require tightness -testing for existing
tanks and construction standards for new tanks.
Immediate removal of leaking tanks should be required.
Support establishment of a state fund to stop tank
leaks and to clean up affected water supplies.
oppose further groundwater withdrawals by large water -
users in Virginia; oppose proposals to withdraw
surface water from Lake Gaston for out-of-state use.
support state efforts to develop a groundwater manage-
ment program for northeastern North Carolina.
encourage the state Department of Environmental
Management to designate northeastern North Carolina
as a Capacity Use Area.
- protect the Town's historic and cultural resources
support the Town's newly appointed Historic Commission.
initiate an inventory of historic properties. If an
appropriate area is found, delineate a local Historic
District. Consider giving properties of special
importance a local historic property designation.
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- discourage development in areas where land is not physically
suitable for development
- continue participating in the Federal Flood Insurance
Program and enforce the Town's Floodplain Ordinance.
- support strict enforcement of the state's Environmental
Health Code regarding the siting of in -ground septic
systems.
- consider the suitability of soils for septic tanks
when developing a subdivision ordinance. Require
large lots in areas with severe limitations.
- in areas experiencing septic failures outside of Townp
investigate the possibility of servicing with sewers.
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C. Resource Production and Management
Winton is located at the eastern edge of Hertford County, in
the heart of rural northeastern North Carolina. Directly or
indirectly, many residents are involved in the development of the
County's natural resources. Crop and pastureland accounts for 26%
of all land in the County. Forestland, much of which is used as
commercial forestland, accounts for 67% of all land in Hertford
County.
Agricultural lands are the County's prime resource areas.
Much of the County's farmland is considered prime farmland by
' agricultural officials. In 1984, 47,300 acres of land was
harvested for crops, with the County ranking 34th in the state
for total harvested cropland. The County ranked 29th in the
state in the amount of corn bushels sold in 1984, and ranked
fourth in the poundage of peanuts produced.
Most of the land within Winton's Town limits has been
developed for urban uses, however most of the land outside of
Town is used for agriculture. The Town encourages the use of
adjoining rural areas for agricultural production and will
support all efforts to ensure the viability of the County's
agricultural economy. The Town is especially concerned with
preserving areas with prime farmland soils. At the same time,
agricultural uses should not have negative impacts on other
natural resources such as the Chowan River or its tributaries or
on historic or archaeologic resources.
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In years past, a considerable amount of commercial fishing
occurred in the County and in the Winton area. Fishing activity
peaked in the spring with the annual herring run. Degradation of
the river by industrial, urban, and agricultural uses has had
severe impacts an the quality and quantity of the River's
fishery. Currently, most fishing that occurs in the Chowan is
for recreational purposes. The Town supports locals state, and
federal efforts to improve the quality of the region's fisheries.
Improving both the recreational and commercial fisheries is
encouraged.
The development of forest products provides employment for
many County residents. Several wooded tracts owned by commercial
forestry operations are found outside of Town. The Town supports
the expansion of commercial forestry and wood processing opera-
tions if these will have no major adverse impacts on other
productive and natural resources.
There are currently no areas in or around Winton where
mining or other mineral production activities are taking place.
' The Town will support mining and quarrying activities only if
those activities can be shown to have no adverse impacts on the
Town's agricultural and water resources.
Following is a listing of policy objectives the Town has
' adopted to protect its natural resources. Included are strateg-
ies that the Town will attempt to implement over the next five
years in an effort to achieve these policy goals.
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- protect
and enhance agricultural uses in the Winton area
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classify agricultural areas outside of Town as rural
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on the Town's Land Use Classification Map.
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adopt a one -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction; revise
the Zoning Ordinance to create a new rural zoning
district; delineate agricultural areas outside of Town
as rural on the Zoning Map.
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to the extent feasible,' design betterment systems for
public improvements so that agricultural property
whose agricultural use does not benefit from 'those
improvements is not charged for such improvements.
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consider starting a farmers market in downtown Winton;
work with other area towns to develop markets in
every community in which all County farmers could
participate.
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support diversification of the local agricultural
economy.
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encourage farmers owning parcels of ten or more acres
to apply for use -value assessment.
- protect
and enhance commercial and recreational fishing activ-
ity in
the Chowan River
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support and comply with local, state and federal
'
efforts to improve commercial and recreational fisher-
ies.
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support efforts to increase boat access to the Chowan
and its tributaries.
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support the Environmental Protection Agency's
Albemarle -Pamlico Estuarine Study.
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support state and federal programs which attempt to
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reduce non -point pollution. These include the Agri-
cultural Cost Share Program and the Conservation
Provisions of the 1985 Farm Bill.
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continue publicizing the recreational fishing opportun-
ities available in the area in regional tourism
brochures.
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- preserve areas of prime farmland
use the County's detailed Soil Survey to identify
areas of prime farmland; to the extent feasible,
direct development to other areas and reserve these
areas for agricultural uses.
support state and federal efforts to preserve areas of
prime farmland.
support legislative efforts to develop a comprehensive
statewide program for farmland preservation. Support
use of techniques such as agricultural districting
and transfer of development rights.
- ensure efficient, environmentally sound agricultural production
support use of Best Management Practices for land
management and agricultural production.
work with the Soil Conservation Service to encourage
participation in the state's Agricultural Cost Share
Program.
support the Conservation Provisions of the 19135 Farm
Bill:
conservation reserve
conservation compliance
sodbuster
swampbuster
- discourage development that will have adverse impacts on the
' area's productive natural resources
support mining activity only if project demonstrates
' that prime agricultural lands and water quality will
be preserved.
' - adopt subdivision regulations that require prime
farmland soils to be identified; in subdivision
review, encourage areas of prime farmland to be left
as open space.
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D. Economic and Community Development
Winton is a small community, but for a Town of its size, it
has a large employment base: between workers at Carolina Aluminum
and at the State and County offices in Town, over 700 persons
work in Winton. The Town supports expansion of its existing
industries and institutions and welcomes new industrial and
commercial firms into the area. The Town supports the County's
Industrial Park located just outside Winton. However, new
industrial development should not have negative impacts on the
natural environment or the area's historic and cultural re—
sources. New commercial and industrial development should
enhance the quality of life for local residents.
Commercial enterprises servicing the needs of residents and
local workers would be appropriate types of new commercial
development. There are currently several vacant buildings in the
Town's downtown and the Town encourages reuse of these commercial
structures. Tourist and recreational enterprises would be a
welcome addition to the Town. Industrial development which
would provide both technical and professional positions would
also be appropriate for the Winton area. The Town will provide
services to new industrial development when possible and will
seek assistance from the County when necessary.
Most of the land within Winton has already been developed.
The Town supports redevelopment of parcels such as the site of
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the old Board of Education building, where a vacant, delapitated
building will be replaced by needed multifamily housing. In
general, development demanding urban services should locate in
Town. Areas outside of Town are better reserved for agriculture,
forestry, or low density residential uses. When new development
cannot be accommodated within the Town, the Town will support
their development in appropriate locations outside of Town and
when feasible, will provide public services.
The Town values the Chowan River for the recreational and
aesthetic
amenities it supplies. The Town wants its
residents
to enjoy
the amenities the river provides. There is
currently
one small
private marina on the Winton waterfront;
very few
floating
homes are found in the area: The Town supports
increas—
ing access
to the river and supports state and federal
programs
that help
facilitate the Town in providing residents with
access
to this resource.
Following is a listing of policy objectives the Town has
adopted to provide for community growth and for the economic
development of the Town. Included are strategies that the Town
will attempt to implement over the next five years in an effort
to achieve these policy goals.
— support expansion of existing industry and recruitment of new
industrial and commercial enterprises
support the efforts of the Hertford County Industrial
Development Commission to recruit tenants to the
County Industrial Park.
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- solicit technical assistance from groups such as the
small business center at Roanoke-Chowan College, the
Mid -East Commission, and Northeast North Carolina
Tomorrow, which can provide information and staff
assistance for new and small businesses and economic
development projects. Promote these groups within the
business community.
encourage location of new commercial uses in vacant
commercial buildings downtown.
- provide for the orderly growth of areas within Winton and land
outside of Town
revise the Town's zoning ordinance and update the
Winton Zoning Map to reflect current concerns over
land use and development.
adopt a one -mile extraterritorial planning jurisdiction
after contacting County officials and delineating an
appropriate extraterritorial boundary.
develop and adopt a subdivision ordinance. Ordinance
should be developed with the understanding a one -mile
extraterritorial boundary will be adopted.
- on the Town's Land Classification Map, classify areas
within a one -mile radius of Winton according to the
guidelines of 15 NCAC 7B.0200. Developed areas outside
of Town which are currently or are expected to be
served by water and/or sewer should be classified
Transition. Agricultural and forest land should be
classified Rural. Areas of Environmental Concern and
other sensitive natural or cultural resource areas
should be classified Conservation.
consider annexation of nearby residential areas. Give
priority to areas already served by public water.
- preserve and enhance the quality of life in Winton
consider formation of a local beautification committee.
formulate a strategy for encouraging absentee land-
owners to maintain local properties. Consider con-
tracting with local group to maintain/improve propert-
ies and bill absentee property -owners.
consider developing and adopting a housing code.
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- increase in -town public access to the Chowan River
develop a public area for passive recreation along the
river. Contact property -owners for possible land
donation or bargain sales; publicize tax advantages of
doing so. Request funding from the state Division of
Coastal Management to conduct an access study. Should
an appropriate site be found, assistance for funding
land acquisition should then be requested.
contact the state Office of Water Resources for
funding a waterfront project through their Civil Works
Projects Program.
support location or expansion of marinas only in
accordance with the development standards of 15 NCAC
7H; encourage developers to provide for public access
(at a minimum, pedestrian access) at project site or
an another off -site location in -town.
- provide for adequate housing for all community residents
continue to apply for funding for local housing
improvements under the Community Development Block
Grant Program; expand the local contribution to
increase the competiveness of the application.
support development of low and moderate income housing
in the Winton area.
when revising the zoning ordinance, ensure that
adequate provisions are made for multifamily housing in
the regulations and on the zoning map.
- promote tourism locally and throughout northeastern North
Carolina
- participate in local and regional efforts to promote
tourism in northeastern North Carolina
- support the concept of initiating a paddlewheel
showboat which would tour coastal North Carolina;
expri-ss desire for making Winton a stopping -point
along proposed route.
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' E. Storm Hazards
' North Carolina is well-kno,4n for the hurricanes and tropical
storms that batter its coastline and the tornados that ravage
' inland areas. Typically, the bulk of hurricane storm damage
' occurs in coastal areas. Hurricanes and tropical storms have
however, caused severe damage inland areas in the past. Thus,
' even inland counties and their local municipalities must effec-
tively plan for storm hazards. This section summarizes the
' actions Hertford County and the Town of Winton have under-
' taken to protect residents and resources from the damaging
effects of hurricanes and other major storm events.
' 1. Hazard Areas
In the Winton region, areas adjoining the Chowan River and
' areas subject to flooding along local streams are those areas
most threatened by a major storm event. As shown on the Map of
Land Use Constraints, the river and its shoreline are Areas of
' Environmental Concern. This sensitive area is severely threa-
tened by damage due to flooding, erosion, wave action, and high
' winds. This area is also considered a floodplain by the Federal
Insurance Administration. Floodplain also borders the Town to
' the west, along Folley Branch. Flood -prone areas are moderately
' threatened by damaging forces such as high winds and flooding,
and to a lesser extent, by erosion and wave action. Table 12
(page 49.1) ranks the severity of risk in each of Winton's hazard
areas according to the damaging forces likely to occur there.
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The Town is fortunate in that all areas in the community
severely threatened by damage from storms are basically undeve-
loped. As shown an the Map of Existing Land Use, there are no
major areas of residential, commercial, or.industrial development
along Folley Branch, or any residential development directly on
the waterfront. Limited industrial development has occurred
along the shoreline however, as Union Camp has a pulp mill
operation on the river to the east of the old bridge right-of-
way. In addition, several private piers and a small commercial
marina have been constructed along the shoreline.
2. Evacuation and Reconstruction
In 19809 Hertford County adapted a plan to guide the
actions of various local officials in the event of a major storm
occurence in the County. Winton is under the jurisdiction of
this plan, (the Hertford County Hurricane Evacuation and Shelter
Plan,) which was revised in January of 1987. Two groups have
been formed to implement the plan. A Control Group exercises
overall direction and control of hurricane evacuation operations
and reconstruction activities immediately after the storm event.
This group is composed of the chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners, the mayors of all municipalities in the County
(including Winton), and the County Emergency Management Coordina-
tor. A Support Group provides personnel and material resouces for
the actions requested by the Control Group. The Support Group
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also provides direction to personnel engaged in operations and
provides data and recommendations to the Control Group. This
group has 26 members including the Chief of the Winton Fire
Department and the president of the Winton Rescue Squad.
The Evacuation Plan details the duties and responsibilities
of each member of the Control and Support Group as a storm event
unfolds. Five levels of increasing preparedness (Conditions
4-0) are outlined; a "Reentry" stage constitutes a sixth. The
plan identifies eight "potential problem areas" - areas contain-
ing mobile homes or areas of dilapidated housing - which would
be evacuated during Condition 1. No problems areas have been
identified in the Winton planning region. Evacuees would be
moved to one of the five designated public shelters in the
County. In Winton, storm evacuees would be moved to the C. S.
Brown School on Main Street.
Reentry into affected areas will be directed by the Control
Group. Upon reentry, the County Tax Assessor, a member of the
Support Group, will assemble personnel and conduct a damage
assessment. Should damage from a storm be especially severe, the
County has the authority to impose a temporary moratorium
on all development in the area. Such a measure would be used
only if damage to a particular area is very serious and if
redevelopment of the area in the same manner would pose residents
with similar health and safety problems in the future.
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After emergency operations to restore public health and
safety and initial damage assessment are completed, the Town
Council will assume responsibility for ensuring orderly repair
and rebuilding in the Town. An ad hoc Planning Advisory Commit-
tee could act as an advisory group. CAMA permitting officers
will be included in redevelopment planning for areas where CAMA
permits would be necessary. The Town advocates the following
schedule for staging and permitting repairs and construction in
the Town: first priority - replacement of essential services
such as power, water, sewer, telephone, and roadways; second
priority - minor repairs; third priority - major repairs; fourth
priority - new development. All repairs and new development will
be in conformance with applicable state and local development
controls including the state building code and the Town's zoning
ordinance - including local floodplain regulations.
3. Coordinating Agencies
The state and federal agencies involved in coordinating
local storm hazard mitigation and hurricane prepardness activi-
ties are listed in Appendix C.
4. Policy Objectives
The Town acknowledges that the Winton area is subject to
storms that threaten the health, safety, and welfare of its
residents and the integrity of its natural and cultural re-
sources. In an effort to plan for such natural storm disasters
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and to safeguard local residents, resources, and property, the
Town has adopted the following storm hazard policy objectives.
reduce the potential for loss of property and human
lives through regulatory controls
enforce the Town's floodplain ordinance.
enforce the state building code in all new
construction.
consider adopting a housing code.
- protect natural areas sensitive to storm hazards
classify AECs as Conservation on the Town's Land
Classification Map.
- acquire land along the river; restrict future
development of the property and use as a site for
passive recreation.
increase public awareness of the need for hurricane
preparation
support the "preparedness" program the County
Office of Emergency Management conducts in local
schools.
participate in the storm evacuation exercise held
each year by the Office of Emergency Management.
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SEVERITY OF RISK
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Severity
Storm Hazard
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Hazard Area Rank
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Erosion
Wave Action
Flooding High Wind
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Estuarine Shoreline AEC
Wetland AEC
1
2 +
Zone A Floodplain
3 0
0
Remainder of Community
4 0
0
0
Exposure level: high (*),
moderate (+),
low (o)
Source: "Before the Storm:
Managing Development To
Reduce Hurricane
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Damages", August
1982
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F. Public Participation
The preparation of Winton's Land Use Plan was the responsi-
bility of the Winton Land Use Plan Advisory Committee. Prior to
the preparation of the 1987 Land Use Plan, the Town had no
standing board charged specifically with planning responsibili-
ties. Thus, in the fall of 1986, the Mayor and the Town Council
appointed an ad hoc planning committee to update the Town's 1981
Land Use Plan. A workshop session introducing committee members
to the planning process was held in December of 1986 and the
group agreed to meet monthly to work on the plan. Bi-monthly
meetings were held in May and June of 1987 as the committee began
discussing important policy issues.
At their first meeting, the planning committee agreed that
soliciting public input would be an important goal of the
planning process. The committee discussed conducting a public
survey similar to that carried out as part of the 1981 planning
program. Ultimately the committee agreed that their efforts
would be better spent in other areas, and instead of seeking
public input through a survey, the group decided to utilize the
media to encourage attendance at planning committee meetings and
to inform residents of the work the Advisory Committee was
involved in. Notices of all committee meetings were submitted
to a local radio station (WBCG) for broadcast. Similarly, all
meetings were advertised in the.Hertford County News -Herald, and
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articles summarizing the information and issues discussed at each
committee meeting were submitted to the paper for publication.
Copies of all radio public service announcements and articles
submitted to, or appearing in the News -Herald are included in
Appendix D.
The Town Council will be the primary group through which
public input will be accepted as the planning program continues
over the next five years. The Advisory Committee will meet as
necessary at the request of the Council to assist in implementing
the strategies for attaining policy objectives on resource
protection, production, and economic and community development
proposed in the 1987 Land Use Plan. Following the example of the
current planning program, soliciting public input will be a
primary goal of all future planning endeavors.
The Advisory Committee and the Council recognize the
importance of keeping the citizenry informed of current planning
concerns and of receiving the comments and concerns of local
residents. Thus, the Town has adopted the following policy
objectives:
solicit citizen input in all planning decisions
advertise all Council and Advisory Committee
meetings in the News -Herald: emphasize that
citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all
meetings dealing with planning issues.
apprise the public of planning issues as they develop
report important planning and community develop-
ment issues, decisions, and developments tot he
News -Herald; propose feature articles for espe-
cially important issues.
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IV. LAND CLASSIFICATION
A. Purpose
Winton has adopted a system of land classification and an
official Land Classification Map to assist local officials in
attaining policy objectives in the areas of resource protection
and production, and economic and community development. Four
broad categories of land classification have been developed and
are delineated on the Town's Map of Land Classification (pg.
54.1). The map sets out a proposed development pattern for the
Winton planning region. The map notes areas the Town has deemed
appropriate to accommodate additional growth and development and
areas the Town believes would be better left undeveloped. Areas
of productive natural resources have been delineated and link
land use to policy objectives and implementation actions. The Map
of Land Classification is similar to that adopted by the Town in
1981, however several minor modifications have been made to the
1981 classificiation scheme to reflect changes in land use that
have occurred over the past five years.
B. Classification Scheme
The system of land classification the Town has adopted
follows the guidelines for land classification outlined in
state's Land Use Planning Guidelines.
1. Developed
The Developed classification encompasses all land within the
corporate limits of the Town. The classification reflects the
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Town's desire to encourage new development and redevelopment
within the Town limits. All municipal services are provided in
this area of moderately intensive development.
2. Transition
Transition areas indicate areas outside of Town where
fairly intensive development has occurred or is likely to occur
over the next five years. Most of these areas are serviced by
public water and some by public sewer. This class is divided into
two subclasses: Transition Industrial and Transition Mixed.
The Map of Land Classification shows the area outside Town on the
west side of N. C. 45, from the Town limits to the Industrial
Park, in the Industrial subclass. On the Town's 1981 classifica-
tion map, land adjoining the east side of the highway was also
designated Industrial. This area is currently being developed as
a residential subdivision and has been reclassified as Transition
Mixed. A large area of Transition Mixed extends southwest from
the Town limits on the south, to encompass the developed area
between U. S. 13 and S. R. 1457.
3. Rural
The Rural Classification encompasses most of the land
outside of Town. These are areas of scattered residential
development, farmland, and woodland. Several large parcels owned
by commercial forestry operations are denoted as Rural Forestry.
The Town supports their continued use for silvacultural activi-
ties meeting the Town's policy objectives for resource protection
and resource management.
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4. Conservation
The Conservation Class designates areas in the Winton
region the Town believes should be kept in their natural condi-
tion. These are unusually sensitive natural resources and in the
Winton area, these are Areas of Environmental Concern. As shown
on the Map of Land Classification, the Conservation class
encompasses the Chowan River and its shoreline up to 75 feet
from the mean high water line. The Town recognizes the sensitiv-
ity of this area and has adopted a number of policy objectives
to protect the river and its shoreline.
C. Intergovernmental Coordination
The Town's Land Classification Map has been designed to
guide the actions of private developers and public agencies at
all levels of government in activities affecting land develop-
ment in the Winton region. Many of the planning objectives
set forth in the Winton Land Use Plan will enhance policy goals
of neighboring communities, the
County, and the
coastal region
as a whole. The Town will work
with the various
public groups
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noted in this plan to ensure that the planning
objectives and
policy actions adopted as part of
this plan will
be implemented
as the Town develops over the next
five years.
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Appendix A
STATE REGULATORY DEVICES
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Agency Licenses and Permits
Department of Natural Resources - Permits to discharge to
and Community Development surface waters or operate
Division of Environmental wastewater treatment
Management plants or oil discharge
permits; NPDES Permits,
(G. S. 143-215).
Permits for septic tanks
to be used for industrial
purposes (G. S. 143-215.
3).
Permits for withdrawal
of surface or ground
waters in capacity use
areas (G. S. 143-215.15.
Permits for air pollution
abatement facilities and
sources (G. S. 143-215.)
108).
Permits for construction
of complex sources; e. g.
parking lots, subdivis-
ions, stadiums, etc.
(G.S. 143-215.109).
Permits for construction
of a well over 100,000
gallons/day (G. S.
87-88).
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Department of Natural Resources - Permits to dredge and/or
and Community Development fill in estuarine waters,
Division of Parks and Recreation tidelands, etc. (G. S.
113-229).
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Department of Natural Resources - Permits to undertake
and Community Development development in Areas of
Division of Coastal Management Environmental Concern
(G. S. 113A-118).

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Agency
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Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
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Department of Administration
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Department of Human Resources
Licenses and Permits
NOTE: Minor development
permits are issued by
local government.
Permits to alter or to
construct a dam (G. S.
143-215.66).
Permits to mine (G. S.
74-51).
Permits to drill an
explanatory oil or gas
well (G. S. 113-391).
- Permits to conduct
geographical exploration
(G. S. 113-391).
Sedimentation erosion
control plans for any
land disturbing activity
of over one contiguous
acre (G. S. 113A-54).
Permits to construct an
oil refinery.
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Easements to fill where
lands are proposed to be
raised above the normal
high water mark of
navigable waters by
filling (G. S. 146.6
(c)).
Approval to operate a
solid waste disposal
site or facility (G. S.
130-166.16).
Approval for construction
of any public water
facility that furnishes
water to ten or more
residences (G. S.
130-160.1)

FEDERAL REGULATORY DEVICES
Agency Licenses and Permits
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Army Corps of Engineers - Permits required under
(Department of Defense) Section 9 and 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors of 1899;
permits to construct in
navigable waters.
Permits required under
Section 103 of the Marine
Protection, Research and
Sanctuaries Act of 1972.
Permits required under
Section 404 of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act
of 1972; permits to undertake
dredging and/or filling
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activities.
Coast Guard
- Permits for bridges, cause -
(Department of
ways, pipelines over navigable
Transportation)
waters; required under the
General Bridge Act of 1946
and the Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899.
Geological Survey
- Permits required for off -shore
Bureau of Land Management
drilling.
(Department of Interior)
- Approvals of OCS pipeline
corridor rights -of -ways.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Licenses for siting, construc-
tion and operation of nuclear
power plants; required under
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
and Title II of the Energy
Reorganization Act of 1974.
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- Permits for construction,
operation and maintenance of
interstate pipeline facilities
required under the Natural
Gas Act of 1938.

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Agency
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Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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Licenses and Permits
Orders of Interconnection of
electric transmission facili-
ties under Section 202 (b) of
the Federal Power Act.
Permission required for
abandonment of natural gas
pipeline and associated
facilities under Section 7C
(b) of the Natural Gas Act of
1938.

Appendix B
Winton Area Highway Projects
' Source: "Highway Improvement Program Maps 1987-1995",
N.C. Dept. of Transportation, December 1986
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' Appendix C
' AGENCIES COORDINATING STORM PREPAREDNESS
' N. C. Division of Coastal Management
State Office: Division of Coastal Management
Department of Natural Resources
Community Development
' P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Field Office: Division of Coastal Management
Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development
1424 Carolina Avenue
P. 0. Box 1507
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
N. C. Division of Emergency Management
(now includes National Flood Insurance Program Information)
State Office: Division of Emergency Management
Department of Crime Control and Public
Safety
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Regional Office: Area Emergency Management Coordinator
N. C. Division of Emergency Management
Beaufort County Courthouse
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Federal Emergency Management Agency
and
National Office: Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C Street, S. W.
Washington, D. C. 20472
Public Information - [phone]
Publications - [phone]

Regional Office: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Region IV
1375 Peachtree Street, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Public Information - [phone]
Disaster Assistance
Program - [phone]
Flood Insurance
Program - [phone]

Appendix D
MEDIA RELEASES.
10 Friday, December 12, 1986
The News -Herald
Winton begins update of plan
WINTON — Water quality and
5tbrm hazard mitigation are issues
tAbe given special attention as the
tulvn updates its land use plan.
`,The planning board met Dec. 9 for
tkle first in a series of meetings to be
held to update Winton's current
plan, which was prepared over five
years ago.
.The plan will be updated in ac-
Sordance with the guidelines of the
,slate's Coastal Area Management
`Act (CAMA). Adopted in 1974,
CAMA specifies that the State's 20
coastal counties prepare land use
plans and that plans be updated
every five years. Municipalities
such as Winton have the option of
preparing CAMA plans. The updated
plan will serve to guide growth and
development in Winton over the next
five year period. -
Bob Paciocco, executive director
of the Mid -East Commission, met
with the planning board to introduce
members to the planning process.
Paciocco Impressed on the board the
purpose of the plan and the im-
portance of their role in the process.
John Crew, section chief of the
state Division of Coastal Manage-
ment. presented an outline of the
plan and noted particular attention
will be given In this year's plans for
water quality and storm hazard
mitigation. Crew stressed CAMA's
plans are an Important tool for
guiding community growth, and In
contrast to other types of plans
which are simply advisory in nature,
LAMA plans actually direct the ac-
tions of state and federal agencies In
permitting and funding decisions.
Regular planning board meetings
to update the plan will be held on the
first Tuesday of every month.
Meetings are open to the public and
all Interested citizens are encourag-
ed to attend. The next meeting is
scheduled for,Januaty S at 7 p.m. in
the town hall.'

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Libby Anderson - 946-8043
The Winton Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, January 6
to begin work on the Town's Land Use Plan. The meeting will be
held at 7 pm in the Town Hall. The public is invited and
encouraged to attend.

The News -Herald Friday, January 2, 1987
Winton Planning
group to review
Land Use Plan'
WINTON — The Winton Planning
Board will meet At 7 p.m. Jan. 61n
the town hall to review the town's
current land Use Plan.
.The plan was prepared over five
years ago according to the
guidelines set forth as part of the
state's Coastal Area Management.
Act1CAMA1. • .
Tuesday's meeting Is the first in a
series of meeting to be held in 1987 to
update the town's current LAMA
I.and Use Plan. The Land Use Plan
will guide growth and development
In Winton over the next five years.
This, and all other meetings to be
field, as part of the planning process
are open to the public. All Interested
citizens are encouraged to attend.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Libby Anderson - 946-0043
LAND USE PLANNING UNDERWAY IN WINTON
Winton - the Planning Board met Tuesday evening, January 6, to
formally begin updating the Winton Land Use Plan. The current
plan was prepared in 1981 according to the guidelines of the
State's Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). State guidelines
specify that CAMA land use plans be revised every five years.
Tuesday's meeting focussed on a review of the Town's
current 19B1 plan. Planners reviewed the objectives and imple-
mentation strategies proposed in the 1981 plan and determined
what strategies had been implemented over the past five years.
Planners concluded that in general, most of the plans objectives
had been attained, though several of the implementation measures
proposed, particularly zoning proposals, had not been acted upon.
The Planning Board will meet again on February 3 at 7:00
pm in the Town Hall. At the February meeting, Planners are
scheduled to review recent socioeconomic data on the Town. All
interested citizens are invited and encnuraged to attend.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Libby Anderson - 946-0043
The Winton Planning Board will meet on Tuesdayq February 3
to continue its work in updating the Town's Land Use Plan.
Tuesday's meeting will focus on a review of current socioeconomic
conditions in the Town. The meeting will be held at 7 pm in the
Town Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

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January 28.1W?
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Will discuss
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Land Use Plans
WINTON — Local land use plann-
ing is- well underway in Hertford
County.
Tuesday, planning boards In both
Murfreesboro and Winton will meet
to discuss progress on local plans.
In Murfreesboro, the Planning
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In the town and discuss any existing
or potential conflicts In land uses.
The Winton Planning Board will
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discuss current sotto -economic con-
ditions In the County as well as in the
town. Both Murfreesboro and Win-
ton are preparing plans In ac-
cordance with the guldelines of the
State's Coastal Area Management
AM (CAMA). For Murfreesboro,
this will be the town's first land use
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prepared In 1991.
Planning board meetings In both
communities are open to the public
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couraged to attend. The Mur-
freesboro Planning Board will meet
at 1 P.M. Feb. S in the Town (tall.
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meet at 7 p.m. Feb. S in the Winton
Townliall.
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MID -EAST COMMISSION
P. 0. DRAWER 1787
WASHINGTON, NC 27069
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Libby Anderson - 946-0043
SOCIOECONOMIC STATISTICS REVIEWED
Winton - Winton has experienced a modest increase in population
since 1980 Town planners noted at their meeting Tuesday, February
3. At the same time, the population is aging: on a percentage
basis, Winton has more elderly persons and fewer school -age
children that it did 10 years ago.
The Planning Board's meeting was the second in a series of
meetings the Board will hold this year as it updates Winton's
Land Use Plan. Planners noted that Winton has more elderly
persons (65 years and older), than either the County or the
State. Given demographic patterns nationwide, that trend -
toward more elderly and fewer school -age persons -is likely to
continue. Planners agreed that this means that there will be an
increasing need for services for elderly persons - for health
care, transportation, and housing.
In reviewing recent population estimates released by the
state, planners observed that since 1980, Winton has experienced
a greater increase in population than the largest communities in
the County. Between 1990 and 1985 Winton grew by about 2.5%.
In contrast, Ahoskie grew by only 1%, and Murfreesboro's popu-

lation is thought to have declined by 7%. Winton's 1985 popu-
lation was estimated at 845 persons.
The Planning Board is updating Winton's Land Use Plan in
accordance with the guidelines of the State's Coastal Area
Management Act. State guidelines specify that land use plans
discuss seasonal changes in population, as in coastal regions,
seasonal population changes have serious impacts on local
communities. Planners noted that although Winton does not
experience seasonal population changes, it does experience a
considerable change in its 24-hour population. Employment at
Winton's Carolina Aluminum plant averages about 600 persons;
many of these workers live outside Winton. Combined with
workers and visitors at the County office complex in Town,
almost 700 additional persons enter the community every workday.
The Planning Board will meet again on Tuesday, March 3 at
7:00 pm. The agenda for the March meeting will include a review
of current land uses in the Town. The public is invited and
encouraged to attend.

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Mid -East Commission
P.O. Drawer 1787
Washington, NC 27889
For Immediate Release
For More Information: Libby Anderson - 946-8043
Public Service Announcement
The Murfreesboro Planning Board wi11 meet in the Town Hall at
1:00 March 3 to continue its work in preparing the Town's first
land use plan. The Winton Planning Board will also meet March
at 7:00 in the Winton Town Hall to continue its work in
updating the Winton land use plan. Both meetings are open to
the public and interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

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For Hertford County and The Roanoke-Chowan Area
Monday, March2,1907
Planning boards
set meetings
The Murfreesboro Planning Board
will meet at I p.m. March 3 in the
Town Hall to discuss constraints to
land development. This will be the
town's first comprehensive land use
plan.
Also on that date, the Winton
Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m.
in the Winton Town Hall to review
current land uses In the town and
discuss any existing or potential
conflicts in land uses.
Both towns are preparing plans In
accordance with the guidelines of the
State's Coastal Area Management
Act (CAMA).
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For Hertford Countv and The Roanoke-Chowan Area
IWednesday. March 11.1997 _
Winton
discusses
land use
WINTON— Local officials agreed
that for the most part, land In Win
ton has developed according to
sound planning principles. As a
result, there are few concerns over
the existing pattern of land use.
These and other observations on
local land use were made by Board
members at their meeting March 3.
Tuesday's meeting was the third In a
series of public meetings the Board
will hold this year as It updates the
Town's land use plan.
Most land within Winton has been
developed planners noted. Residen-
tial uses predominate although the
Town does have a small commercial
area along Main Street. For a com-
munity of a50 persons, the Town has
a:fairly large Industrial area com-
prised of Carolina Aluminum and
the Town's wastewater treatment
facility. Planners also noted that
Winton, being the County seat, has
many more institutional uses than
most towns Its size. When the poten-
tial for future growth was discussed,
It was noted that there are few large
undeveloped tracts of land in town
that could be developed. Many
homes are located on large lots that
could be divided, but planners
agreed that there Is currently little
Incentive to divide existing lots.
The Board will continue Its work in
updating the Town's land use plan at
Its next meeting Tuesday, April 7.
Interested citizens are encouraged
to attend the Board's meetings held
at 7:00 p.m. In the Winton Town Hall.

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P. O. Box 1787
Washingtonr NC 27889
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMTION - Libby Anderson - 946-8043
Public Service Announcement
The Murfreesboro Planning Board will meet in the Town Hall at
1:00 pm April 7 to continue its work in preparing the Town's
first land use plan. The Winton Planning Board will also meet
April 7 at 7:00 pm in the Winton Town Hall to continue its work
in updating the Winton land use plan. Both meetings•are open to
the public and interested citizens are encouraged to attend.
The topic of both meetings will be "Constraints to Land Develop-
ment".

For Hertford County and The Roanoke-Chowan Area
Friday, April 3,1987
Two towns plan
land use meetings
Planning boards in Murfreesboro
and Winton will meet Tuesday to
continue their work in preparing
local land use plans,
The Murfreesboro Planning Board
will meet at 1 p.m, April 7 at the
Town Hail and Winton Planning
Board will meet at 7 p.m. April 7 in
the Town Hall.
These meetings are open to the
public and board members en-
courage interested persons to at-
tend.
Both towns are preparing land use
. plans in accordance with the
guidelines of the state's Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA ).
Winton is updating a plan
I prepared in 1981 while the Mur-
freesboro Planning Board is prepar-
ing the town's first comprehensive
land use plan.
At earlier meetings socioeconomic
conditions, existing land uses and
land use concerns were reviewed.

For Hertford County and. The Roanoke-Chowan Area
"Wednesday, Apri115,1987 ,
Constraints to development
reviewed by Winton
and Murfreesboro
WASHINGTON — Planning Infiltration problems.
Board's in Murfreesboro and Winton The Murfreesboro and Winton
met Tuesday, April 6, to discuss con- Planning Boards will meet again,
straints to future land development. May S. The Murfreesboro Board
Poor. soils, the presence of meets at 1:00 in the Town Hall: the
floodplains and state -regulated Winton Board meets at 7:00 In the
Areas of Environmental Concern Winton Town Hall. Interested
may constrain development in some citizens from both communities are
areas of both communities planners encouraged to attend.
noted. —
Both boards are currently working
to prepared land use plans for their
communities. At previous meetings.
current Information on population,
economic•condttions, and Iart6;usV
were analyzed. Both Murfreesboro
and Winton are preparing plans In
accordance with the guidelines of
the State's Coastal Area Manage-
ment Act (CAMA ).
Physical factors such as soils,
floodplains, and aquifer rechange
areas could limit development in
certain places in both communities
planners noted. •The capacity • of
public services such as water and
sewer systems has limited develop-
ment In some communities Mur-
freesboro planners observed.. Mur-
freesboro is fortunate to be water -
rich officials noted: the town has
adequate water supply to meet de-
mand well into the 1990's and pro-
bablybeyond.
In contrast, the capacity of the
Town's wastewater treatment
system may pose some limitations
to future development unless actions
are taken to correct system infiltra-
tion Problems. The capacity of the
treatment plant is more than ade-
'4uate to treat average system de-
mand planners noted -
However In periods of wet
weather, storm water enters the
system and system demand may
double, even triple; and exceed
capacity. The Town is currently in-
vestigating alternatives to correct

Mid -East Commission
P. 0. Box 1787
Washington, NC 27889
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION - Libby Anderson - 946-BO43
Public Service Announcement
The Winton Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19 to
continue its work on the Town's land use plan. Their agenda
will include a discussion of policies for resource management
and economic and community development. Interested persons are
encouraged to attend. Meeting begins at 7:00 in the Town Hall.

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The Neils.-Iileralb
For Hertford County and The Roanoke•Chowan Area
Monday, May 18. 1987
Ahoskie, Winton
Planning Boards
set meetings
The Ahoskie Planning Board will
meet at 7 p.m. May 21 and the
Winton Planning Board will meet
at 7 p.m. May 19 in their
respective town halls to continue
formulating policy objectives for
their land use plans.

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For Hertford County and. The Roanoke-Chowan Area
Wednesday, May 20, 1987
Planning Board makes
Chowan River a top priority
W'INTON — The Planning Board
began developing policy statements
on land development issues at its re-
cent meeting.
Under the policy area Resource
Protection, planners agreed that
protecting and enhancing water
quality in the Chowan River would
be a major goal for Town over the
next five years.
The Planning Board's meeting
was the fifth in a series of meetings
the Board is holding this year as it
updates the Town's Land Use Plan.
The plan is being updated according
to the guidelines of the state's
Coastal Area Management Act
t CAMA i.
Before beginning policy discus.
sions. the Board reviewed the ade-
quacy of the Town's public facilities
to serve demand over the next
decade. A slow growth scenario was
developed for the Town.
Planners suggested the Town may
have about 870 residents in 1990 and
about 900 by 1995. They concurred
that a major Increase in population
would occur only if a major industry
located in the area and/or the Town
embarked on a program of annexa-
tion. Water supply, sewage treat-
ment plant capacity and school
capacity all appear adequate to
serve demand over the next decade,
planners noted.
Protecting water quality in the
Chowan River. protecting present
and future water supply, and protec-
ting historic resources were all iden-
tified as important local resource
protections goals for the next five
years. To protect the river, planners
urged strict enforcement of water
quality regulations by state en-
vironmental officials.
The Board also voiced their sup-
port for the Town's newly -formed
Historic Commission and suggested
that an inventory of locally shmifi-
cant buildings be done and a plan for
their protection developed.
As a final objective, planners
agreed that the Town should
discourage development on lands
that were not physically suitable for
construction. Strict enforcement of
the Town's floodplain ordinance was
suggested as one way of achieving
that goal.
Al its next meeting. May 19, the
Board will review policy statements
on resource production and manage-
ment, and economic and community
development. All Interested persons
are encouraged to attend. The Board
meets at 7 p.m. in the Winton Town
Hall
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Mid -East Commission
P. 0. Box 1787
Washington, NC 27089
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION - Libby Anderson - 946-BO43
Policy Planning Session Set
The Winton Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19 to
continue formulating policy objectives for the Town's land
use plan. The Board is updating the Town's plan according to
the guidelines of the state's Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA).
At the Board's last meeting, policies on resource protection
were discussed. On Tuesday, the Board will begin developing
policy objectives on resource production and management and
economic and community development.
The Board will meet at 7:00 at the Town Hall. All interest-
ed persons are encouraged to attend.

Zhe Nelug-lieralb
For Hertford County and The Roanoke-Chowan Area
Friday, May 29, 1987
Winton adopts land use policies
WINTON — The Winton Planing
Board adopted five policies In the
area of resource production and
management during its recent
meeting.
Continuing Its developing policy
statements to be Included in the
town's 1987 Land Use Plan, the
board focused on developing policies
on resource production and manage-
ment and economic kind community
development.
The five policies are:
• to protect and enhance
agriclutural activities in the Winton
area;
• to preserve areas of prime
farmland;
• to protect and enhance commer-
cial and recreational fishing activity
In the Chowan River; and
• to ensure efficient, environmen-
tally sound agricultural production.
As one means of promoting local
farming activities, planners sug-
gested that the town Investigate
starting a farmer's market in Win-
ton.
Planners noted that the market
could serve Winton residents and
also the 700 persons who come to
Winton every day to work.
If the location of the market was
rotated among various county com-
munities — for example, one day in
Winton, the next in Ahoskie and the
next in Murfreesboro — planners
suggested the likelihood of the
market succeeding might be in-
creased.
Under the policy, area economic
and community development plan-
ners proposed that the town adopt
five policy objectives. They are
• to support expansion of existing
industry and recruitment of new in-
dustrial and commercial enter-
prises;
• to provide for the orderly growth
of areas within Winton and the land
outside the town;
• to preserve and enhance the
quality of life In Winton;
• to increase public access to the
Chowan River; and
• to provide for adequate housing
for all community residents.
To provide for orderly growth,
planners suggested that the town
consider adopting a one -mile ex-
traterritorial boundary and at the
same time, adopt subdivision
regulations.
The Planning board will continue
its work on the Land Use Plan at its
June 2 meeting. All persons in-
terested are welcome to attend.
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. in the
town hall.

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For Hertford County and The Roanoke•Chowan Area
Friday, May 29, 1987
Moro, Winton
Planning Boards
to meet
The Murfreesboro Planning Board
will meet at I p.m. June 2 in the
town hall to continue working on
local land use plans.
At 7 p.m. June 2, the Winton
Planning Board will meet in the
town hall. to review the town's
current land classification map and
discuss what changes, if any,
should be made in this years plan.
Both meetings are open to the
public. '

Mid -East Commission
P. O. Drawer 1787
Washington, NC 27889
May 27, 1987
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
i-OR MORE INFORMATION - Libby Anderson - 946-8043
Public Service Announcement
Planning Boards in Murfreesboro and Winton will meet on
Tuesday, June 2 to continue working on local land use plans.
The Murfreesboro Board meets at 1:00 pm in the Town Hall. The
Winton Board meets at 7:00 pm in the Winton Town Hall.
Interested persons are urged to attend.

For Hertford County and The Roanoke-Chowan Area
Wednesday, June 24,1W7
Community development
needs are'. highlighted
WINTON —. Economic and com-
munity development Issues
dominated the Winton Planning
Board's recent meeting.
This was the second of two policy -
planning sessions the Board has held
to discuss policy objectives for inclu-
sion in the Town's 1987 Land Use
Plan Update.
The Board has been working since
December to update the Town's plan
In accordance with the guidelines of
the state's Coastal Area Manage-
ment Act (CAMA).
The Board recommended that the
Town adopt six policies in the area of
economic and community develop-
ment: to support expansion of ex-
Isting Industry and recruitment of
new industrial concerns; to provide
for the orderly growth of areas in
Winton and land outside of Town; to
preserve and enhance the quality of
life in Winton; the increase public
access to the Chowan River; to pro-
vide for adequate housing for all
Winton residents; and to promote
tourism locally and throughout nor-
theastern North Carolina.
Among the actions the Board
recommended the Town take to
achieve these objectives was adop-
tion of a one -mile extraterriorial
planning jurisdiction, adoption M
subdivision regulations, and
developing a small public park
somewhere along the Winton water-
front.
The Planning Board also reviewed
the Town's 1981 Land Classification
Map and proposed several minor
changes. The Board will present the
1987 Land Use Plan Update to the
Town Council at 8 P.M. July 8 for.
their review and comment.

Mid -East Commission
P. 0. Box 1787
Washington, NC 27889
June 29, 1967
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION - Libby Anderson - 946-0043
Public Service Announcement
The Winton Town Council will meet Monday, July 6 to review
the Town's preliminary Land Use Plan. All interested persons
are encouraged to attend the Council meeting which begins at
8:00 pm in Winton Town Hall.

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' Mid -East Commission
P. 0. Box 1787
' Washington, NC 27BB9
June 29, 1997
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
' FOR MORE INFORMATION - Libby Anderson - 946-8043
Winton Council to Review Land Use Plan
The Winton Town Council will meet on Monday, July 6, to
review the Town's preliminary Land Use Plan. The Town's Land
Use Advisory Committee had been working since December to update
the Town's comprehensive Land Use Plan in accordance with the
guidelines of the state's Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA).
The plan sets out a number of policy objectives in the areas
of resource protection, production, and economic and community
' development, and outlines a land classification scheme for Winton
and the surrounding area. The Advisory Committee will ask for
Council approval of the preliminary plan at Monday's meeting.
The draft plan will then be sent to various state agencies for
their review and comment. All interested persons are encouraged
to attend Monday's meeting which begins at 8:00 pm in the Winton
Town Hall.

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' Mid -East Commission
P. 0. Box 1787
' Washington, NC 27899
July 8, 1987
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Winton Council Approves Draft Land Use Plan
Winton- The Winton Town Council approved a Draft Land Use
' Plan for the community at their meeting July 6. In the fall of
1986 the Council appointed an ad hoc Advisory Committee to
update Winton's 1981 Land Use Plan. The Advisory Committee has
' been working on the update since December, following the guide-
lines of the state's Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA).
Technical assistance was provided by the Mid -East Commission.
'
The 1987 Preliminary Land
Use Plan sets out policy objec-
tives in the areas of resource
protection,
resource management,
and economic and community
development.
Included among the
strategies the Committee has
recommended
to attain policy
objectives: adoption of a one -mile extraterritorial planning
jurisdiction, adoption of subdivision regulations, starting a
farmers market in downtown Winton, and developing an area for
public recreation somewhere along the Winton Waterfront.
The Preliminary Land Use Plan will now be submitted to
officials at the state for review and comment. A public hearing
and final adoption of the plan by the Town Council is anticipated
for sometime in early fall. Copies of Winton's Preliminary Land
' Use Plan are on file with the Town Clerk and are available for
review during regular office hours.

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Winton youth ask town fathers
for skate ramp
By HELENE C. KNIGHT ton Town Council Monday night Glenn Sexton and Preston Brady
STAFFWRITER were asked to build a skate board came before the Winton council
WINTON — Members of the Win. ramp for the young people. members asking them to construct a
skate !ward ramp within the town
limits. The youths pointed out that
there are no recreational facilities In
the town for the children and state
law mandates that they cannot use
their skate boards on a state-owned
street.
The youths presented a petition.
signed by 68 residents of the town.
supporting their request. When
questioned about the liability the
town would have to undertake. Sex-
ton said the town could adopt some
sort of form which would be signed
by the child and the parent, relieving
the town of any responsibility.
Town council members questioned
where the ramp would be con-
structed. The concensus of the coun-
cil was that, If constructed, It would
need to be in the center of town. The
.concern expressed by council
members was that the site be ac-
cessible to all the youth of the town.
"I know how he (Sexton) feels,"
said Councilman Wesley Liverman.
"I grew up here and got two coming
up here now, and there is nothing for
them to do."
The board also discussed concern
about who would monitor the site,
since there Is no recreational direc-
tor in the town.
The board took no action on the
skating ramp matter, but agreed to
check with the town attorney about
the legalities involved. The council
also agreed to talk with landowners
In the town about vacant lots which
could serve as a ramp site.
Libby Anderson with the Mid -East
Commission presented to the council
an update on the land use plan as
worked out by the town committee.
According to Anderson, this plan
should help with development of the
town over the next five years. The
committee, which began its work in
December, 1986, looked at the
population trends of the town, hous-
ing and economic conditions,
background condition, existing land
uses, land use constraints and public
facilities.
The committee report, presented
by Anderson, proposed that the town
undertake a study for annexation
and suggested adoption of policies to
protect present and future water
supplies, historical resources.
enhance agricultural uses, a one -
mile exit territorial area and sutr
division regulations.
The board, after reviewing the
report, approved a request by
Anderson to send it to the state agen-
cy for Its approval. A copy of the
report will be available In the town
hall for review by the public.
In other business, the board ap-
proved a request to begin beautifica-
tion work on the traffic Islands in the
town. Betty Massey, a member of
the Winton Historical Association,
told council members she had talked
with a representative of the highway
department, who told her that If the
town would buy the shrubs, the
department would plant them and
maintain the area once the shrubs
are planted.
Councilman Fletcher Lassiter told
council members he had talked with
someone from the Agricultural Ex-
tension Service and assistance has
been offered in drafting a plan the
historical committee might like.
The board voted to contact the
Agricultural Extension Service
about developing the traffic islands
In the town. Council members sug-
gested that Input from the historical
committee be given to the extension
service about what It wants the
islands to look like.
James Jones came before the
town council requesting the use of
some of the recreational equipment.
Jones is running a baseball training
program for kindergarten to fifth
grade children. Jones stated that
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whether he was trying to take over
an existing program in the town.
Jones said he was only trying to
enhance the programs already set
up.
"We set up the program to teach
kids how to learn baseball;" said
Jones. "I have a son who was in the
Winton program and frankly. he
didn't learn anything." Jones said
his project was done through
registration at the school. According
to Jones. most of these children have
never played baseball before.
The board approved a request
from Jones to use some of the hard
hats and bases owned by the town.
Mayor Charles Jones informed the
board that the Village of Cofield will
pick up the cost of having a feasibili-
ty study prepared for the
wastewater treatment plant. The
study will outline the feasibility of
Cofield tying into the Winton
wastewater treatment system.
Mayor Jones also informed the
board that the black -topping of some
of the town streets was set to begin
Tuesday and the town had received
u letter of appreciation from
Carolina Aluminum thanking it for
the turn -lane added on Metcalf
Street.
In other action. the board:
• tabled bid openings for a
generator to be used at the lift sta-
tion. Only one bid had been received
Monday night.
• voted to advertise for the
dismantling and removable of the
old water tank:
• voted to contact the Mid -East
Housing authority about tilling out
the CBDG application; and
• voted to have a prepared mon-
thly statement presented at each
meeting about the amount of taxes
collected.
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For Hertford County and The Roanoke-Chowan Area
Friday, July 10,1987 1
Winton approves Land Use Plan
WINTON — The Winton Town
Council approved a Draft Land Use
Plan for the community at Its
meeting July 6.
In the fall of 1986 the Council ap-
pointed an ad hoc Advisory Commit-
tee to update Winton's 1981 Land Use
Plan.
The Advisory Committee has been
working on the update since
December, following the guidelines
of the state's Coastal Area Manage-
ment Act (CAMA). Technical
assistance was provided by the Mid -
East Commission.
The 1987 Preliminary Land. Use
Plan sets out policy objectives in the
areas of resource protection,
resource management, and
economic and community develop-
ment.
Included among the strategies the
Committee has recommended to at-
tain policy objectives: adoption of a
one -mile extraterritorial planning
Jurisdiction, adoption of subdivision
regulations, starting a farmers
market in downtown Winton,- and
developing an area for public
recreation somewhere along the
Winton Waterfront.
The Preliminary Land Use Plan
will now be submitted to officials at
the state for review and comment. A
public hearing and final adoption of
the plan by the Town Council is an-
ticipated for sometime In early fail.
Copies of Winton's •Preliminary
Land Use Plan,are on file with the
Town Clerk and are available for
review during regular office hours.

The. News -Herald Friday, October20987 y
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF W INTON CITIZENS
TM Town M Winton will rerelw
public Comment an the Town's lea?
CAMA Latta Use Ilan Update an
Monday. November 2 at 0:00 p.m. In
Na, Win" Tp Nall. The plan
outlines policies an land uM and
development! Mat the Town will
follow over the next five years end
Classifies tartd In the Town K'
cording to tan guidelines M Me
slate's Coastal Area Management
Act ICAMA). Copies of the plan are
available for review at the Winton
Town Hall bshmon 9:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.. Monday Mmuoh Friday,
The Hunoreble Charles E. Jones,
Mayor. Town M Winton.
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