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SECTION I. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE
In accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA), the Town of Yaupon Beach has prepared this 1990 Sketch Land Use Plan. Specifically, this
document complies with Subchapter 713, "Land Use Planning Guidelines," Chapter 15A of the North
Carolina Administrative Code, as amended November 1, 1989. The major purpose of developing
local land use plans is to address issues and adopt policies that guide growth and development of a
community. The plan can then be used as a mechanism for ensuring that the town's local ordinances
and regulatory documents remain consistent with town policy. How these policies are implemented
have political and financial management implications for the town.
In preparation of this land use plan update, a number of data sources were utilized. Perhaps the
most heavily relied upon source for land use policy development was the Yaupon Beach 1990 Land
Use Survey conducted in January and February, 1990. The Town's Board of Commissioners and the
Town's planning consultant devoted much attention to the development of the questionnaire in an
effort to eliminate bias in the development of the survey questions. The survey was distributed to all
property owners, 710 persons, both year-round residents and non-resident property owners. A total
of 286 responded, for a 40% response rate. The survey results identified land development issues
which were very important to the development of policy statements in this plan. Complete survey
results are available at the Yaupon Beach Municipal Building.
Following is a partial li stof other sources and documents utilized during preparation of this Sketch
Land Use Plan:
-Town of Yaupon Beach staff
-Town of Yaupon Beach 1990 Land Use Survey
-North Carolina Division of Coastal Management staff
-North Carolina Division of Archives and History staff
-Yaupon Beach Land Use Plan, 1986 Update
-North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management
"Population and Housing Counts, 1980-1988," Brunswick County Planning Department, April,
1988
-National Flood Insurance Program, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Town of Yaupon Beach,
NC, December 18, 1985 (FEMA)
-Brunswick County Land Use Plan and Policies for Growth and Development, 1987 Update
-North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
-1988 Brunswick County Thoroughfare Plan
B. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND ECONOMY
1. Year -Round Population
The preliminary estimate for the 1990 population of Yaupon Beach is 734 persons. As reported
in the 1980 U.S. Census, the year-round population for Yaupon Beach was 556 persons; the 1970
Census reported a figure of 334. See Table 1 for detailed population data.
Table I
Population Estimates, 1970-90
Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County
Percent Increase
Year -Round Population Overall
1970 1980 1990 '70-'80 '80-'90 '70-'90
Yaupon Beach 334 556 734** 66% 32% 120%
Brunswick Co.* 24,223 35,777 56,966 47% 59% 135%
Sources: North Carolina State Data Center, Office of State Budget and Management,Summary
Tape File 3A
* "Population and Housing Counts, 1980-88," Brunswick County Planning Department
** 1990 Post Census Local Review, Preliminary Housing Unit and Group Quarters
Population Counts for Yaupon Beach, NC
Yaupon Beach has maintained a steady growth rate over the past two decades.
2. Seasonal Population
Housing unit occupancy status helps to estimate seasonal population. In the 1980 Census, 187
(44%) of Yaupon Beach's 429 housing units were reported to be vacant, with 148 of those units listed
as "held for occasional use," or used for seasonal housing. According to a study of recreational
populations for North Carolina coastal communities prepared by East Carolina University ("Char-
acterization of Baseline Demographic Trends in the Year -Round and Recreational Populations in the
Albemarle -Pamlico Estuarine Study Area," Paul D. Tschetter, Greenville, NC: East Carolina
University, 1987), a reasonable average number of persons per household occupying seasonal
housing units is 4.5. Thus, the seasonal population of Yaupon Beach is estimated at 666 persons. The
1980 year-round population of 556 persons plus the estimated seasonal population of 666 yields an
estimated 1980 peak seasonal population of 1,222 persons. See Table 2 for peak population data. By
1990, the total peak seasonal population had increased by more than one-third, with an increase to
1,634 persons.
Table 2
Estimated Year -Round and Total Peak Seasonal Population
Yaupon Beach, 1980 and 1990
1980 1990 % Change
Year -Round 556 734 +32%
Seasonal (# seasonal housing units x 4 . 5) 666 _900* +35%
Total Peak Seasonal Population 1,222 1,634 +53%
* Assumes 80% of vacant houses are seasonal. This is based on 1980 Census and empirical
observations by the town's consultant and staff.
Sources: "Population and Housing Counts, 1980-1988, " Brunswick County Planning Department
1990 Post Census Local Review, Preliminary Housing Unit and Group Quarters
Population Counts for Yaupon Beach, NC
T. Dale Holland Consulting Planners
NOTE: Day visitor counts were unavailable. Thus, these figures maybe low.
Yaupon Beach is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Brunswick County as well as in
North Carolina. Because the town desires low density growth, it must adapt its growth policies in
order to control its level of growth.
3. Housing
As reported in the 1980 Census, 242 (56%) of Yaupon Beach's 429 units were occupied. See
Table 3 for the tenure and condition of housing.
Table 3
Yaupon Beach Housing Summary,
1980 Census
Item
Number
Total Year -Round Units
429
Occupied Units
242
Owner -occupied
167
Renter -occupied
75
Vacant Units
187
For Sale Only
16
For Rent
10
Held for Occasional Use
148
Other Vacants
13
Condition and Age
Total Year -Round Units
429
Age
0-4 years
74 (17. 2%)
5-9 years
151 (35. 2%)
10-19 years
170 (39. 6%)
20-29 years
33 (7.7%)
* 30 years and older
1 (0.3%)
Condition
**Lacking complete bathroom facilities 7 (1.6%)
**Lacking complete kitchen facilities
7 (1.6%)
Lacking heating facilities
0
Type
Total Year -Round Units
429 (100%)
Single -Family, Detached
361 (84.1%)
Single -Family, Attached
3 (0.7%)
Duplex
46 (10.7%)
3- and 4-unit
9 (2.1%)
5- or more unit
10 (2.3%)
Mobile Home
0 (0%)
Source: North Carolina State Data Center, Office of State Budget and Management, Summary
Tape File 3A
* According to Town records, the first house in Yaupon Beach was built in 1954.
** Houses have been upgraded so that there are no houses in Yaupon Beach currently
lacking complete plumbing facilities.
Over one-half of Yaupon Beach's housing stock was less than 10 years old in 1980. Thus, the
town's housing conditions are good, with very little need for any redevelopment. Most (84.8%) of
the town's housing units were single-family; there were no mobile homes reported.
4. Economy
One indicator of economic stability for a community is per capita income. The median per capita
income for Yaupon Beach in 1979 (1980 Census) was $7,636, well above that of Brunswick County
and North Carolina. See Table 4.
Table 4
Median Per Capita Income, 1979
Yaupon Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina
1979 Median Income
Yaupon Beach $7,636
Brunswick County $5,321
North Carolina $5,863
Source: North Carolina State Data Center, Office of State Budget and Management, Summary
Tape File 3A
Of the 197 employed persons in Yaupon Beach for 1980, the largest percentage of workers
(17.8%) was employed in the retail trade industry. The next highest percentages of workers were
employed in construction, manufacturing of nondurable goods, or communication industries. Table
5 provides employment by industry information for Yaupon Beach in 1980.
Table 5
Employed Persons
16 Years and Older
by Industry, Yaupon Beach, 1980
Number
Indusn Employed
Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Mining 2 (1%)
Construction 23 (11.7%)
Manufacturing
Nondurable Goods 23 (11.7%)
Durable Goods 10 (5.1 %)
Transportation 5 (2.5%)
Communication, Other Public Utilities 22 (11.2%)
Wholesale Trade 2 (1%)
Retail Trade 35 (17.8%)
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 7 (3.5%)
Business and Repair Services 8 (4.1 %)
Personal, Entertainment, and Recreation Services 13 (6.6%)
Professional and Related Services:
Health Services 8 (4.1 %)
Educational Services 16 (8.1%)
Other Professional and Related Services 14 (7.1 %)
Public Administration 9 (4.5%)
Total Employed 197 (100%)
Source: North Carolina State Data Center, Office of State Budget and Management, Summary
Tape File 3A
No significant change from the mixture of employment categories as presented in the Table 5 is
not expected to occur over the planning period.
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C. EXISTING LAND USE
1. Urban and Develoned Land
a) Residential
The number of housing units in Yaupon Beach for 1990 according to the 1990 Post Census Local
Review, Preliminary Housing Unit and Groups Quarters Population Counts is 592 (250 of which are
vacant). This represents an increase of 163 units (almost 40%) over the 1980 Census figure. [The
Brunswick County Planning Department projected 575 units for 1988.] This growth trend is expected
to continue throughout the planning period. Most of these units are single-family. There are some
multi -family units scattered throughout the town, but there is no large concentration of multi -family
development. [1990 Census multi -family unit count is unavailable.] Thirty-seven building permits
for new single family dwellings have been issued since 1986. The number and type ofresidential units
in Yaupon Beach are consistent with the town's policy to encourage low -density single-family
development.
b ) Commercial
Commercial land use in Yaupon Beach is concentrated in three general "strips": 1) along Yaupon
Drive in the central part of town from 79th Street to McGlamery Street; 2) along the western side of
N.C. Highway 133 (Country Club Drive) southward to Yaupon Drive; and 3) along Ocean Drive
clustered around the fishing pier. The commercial uses which are allowed in Yaupon Beach are
identified in the Town's zoning ordinance. A copy of the zoning ordinance and map are available for
review at the town's municipal building.
c) Industrial
There is no industrial land use in Yaupon Beach. The town's zoning ordinance does not allow for
any industrial land use.
d) Public, Institutional, and Recreational
Public land use exists at the comer of Yaupon Drive and Trott Street (the Town Hall and fire
station). Institutional uses include the churches in town.
Recreational land use includes part (5 holes) of the Oak Island Golf Course located in the eastern
part of town. Also designated as recreational land use is a low-lying area (approximately 5 acres) of
land at the end of Womble Street and bounded on both sides by Elizabeth Drive. This area, although
poorly -drained with severe soil limitations for development, is utilized for passive recreational uses
such as visual access to the sound. The beach itself is also a public use.
e) Transportation/Public Utilities
Yaupon Beach owns and maintains all roads (11.3 miles) except Yaupon Drive and Country Club
Drive (N.C. Hwy. 133). Town -owned roads include 11.3 miles and state -maintained roads in the
towels jurisdiction total 1.97 miles. Public utilities include: 1) the town's water system, with the water
tower and Well #1 on Yaupon Drive at the Town Hall, and Well #2 on N.C. 133 at Live Oak Drive;
and 2) the Brunswick County Electric Membership Cooperative facilities at McGlamery Street and
Country Club Drive. Capacity for each well is 125 gallons per minute; the town has 600 water
customers, including commercial customers.
2. Existing Land Use Problems
Yaupon Beach's major land use problems were reflected in the citizens' attitude survey results.
The following lists the five most important land use issues ranked in order of importance with beach
erosion being the most important.
1 Beach erosion
2 Lack of a central sewage system
3 Traffic congestion on Yaupon Drive
4 Littering of beach; unkempt properties
5 Unattractiveness along thoroughfares
These items are addressed under the Policy Statements section of this plan.
3. Development Potential
Approximately 40% of Yaupon Beach's lots are available for development. Development
potential will be limited to low density single-family residential development or commercial
development in areas currently zoned for commercial development. Further development constraints
are discussed in Sections I.D. and I.E. of this plan.
4. Existing Ordinances and Land Use Controls
The following ordinances and land use related documents are available at the Yaupon Beach
Town Hall.
a) CAMA Land Use Plan
The 1986 Land Use Plan Update for Yaupon Beach, which contained policy statements guiding
growth and development, superseded the town's 1981 Land Use Plan. This sketch level update will
supersede the 1986 plan upon adoption by the local government.
b) Zoning Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance for the town of Yaupon Beach, adopted October 28, 1986, and amended
April 13, 1987, August 10, 1987, and June 26, 1989, provides for orderly growth and outlines
densities and uses for each zoning district. The Town of Yaupon Beach does not maintain any
extraterritorial jurisdictional authority. The zoning ordinance used as its basis the 1986 Land Use
Plan, and is consistent with land use plan policies.
c) Subdivision Ordinance
The "Chapter 11, Subdivision of Land Ordinance" for Yaupon Beach was adopted February 19,
1974, to provide for the orderly subdivision of land. The subdivision ordinance is consistent with land
use plan policies.
d) National Flood Insurance Program
Yaupon Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, which outlines provisions
to control activity in the natural flood plains and ensure that areas prone to flood conditions are
protected.
e) Sewage Disposal System Ordinance
The Yaupon Beach sewage disposal system ordinance prohibits electricity from being connected
to a structure until a septic tank has been installed and approved by the Brunswick County Sanitarian.
D. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY
1.Topography/Geology
As a coastal community, Yaupon Beach has a flat terrain; its elevations range from sea level to
its highest elevation of approximately 20 feet above sea level. The highest elevation is found at the
crossing of Keziah Drive and Yaupon Drive.
2. Flood Hazard Areas
Much of Yaupon Beach lies in flood -prone areas. The flood -prone areas are defined by the 1990
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps as follows:
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Zone AE Base flood elevations determined
Zone AH Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually areas of ponding); base flood elevations
determined
Zone AO Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually sheet flow or sloping terrain); average depths
determined. For areas of alluvial fan flooding, velocities also determined
Zone A99 To be protected from 100-year flood by federal flood protection system under
construction; no base elevations determined
Zone V Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave action); no base flood elevations deter-
mined
Zone VE Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave action); base flood elevations determined
Other Flood Areas
Zone X Areas of 500-year flood; areas of 100-year flood with average depths of less than
1 foot or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas protected by levees
from 100-year flood; or areas determined to be outside 500-year flood plain
Zone D Areas in which flood hazards are undetermined
Flood zones are depicted on the Existing Land Use Map. Most of the developed area of town lies in
the "A" or "X" zones. Copies of the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available at the Yaupon
Beach Town Hall.
3. Soils
Most of the soils (Kureb, Wando, and Newhan fine sands) in the developed areas of Yaupon
Beach are classified as suitable, with slight limitations for septic tank capability, but generally well -
drained. Moderately suitable soils (Newhan-Corolla complex) are found mainly just a few feet back
from the ocean. Marginally suitable soil (Leon fie sand) located in Yaupon Beach includes the low-
lying wetland areas and requires extensive drainage activity for any kind of urban use. Soils in the
unsuitable category (Beach-Foredune association and Bohicket soils) are associated with the beach
and dune area and with wetlands and marshes. These marginally suitable and unsuitable soil areas are
currently zoned residential.
4. Manmade Hazards/Restrictions
There are no known manmade hazards located within the limits of Yaupon Beach. However, the
Brunswick County Airport, a general aviation facility, is located north of the town. Yaupon Beach,
lying directly in the flight path of the airport, is subject to aircraft noise and accident risk. Also, the
CP&L nuclear power plant, located north of nearby Southport, is a potential hazard.
5. Fragile Areas
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) lying within Yaupon Beach's jurisdiction include
coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines, public trust areas, and ocean hazard areas.
There are no outstanding resource waters (ORW's) occurring in Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction.
a) Coastal Wetlands
Coastal wetlands are defined as salt marshes regularly or irregularly flooded by tides, including
wind tides, provided this shall not include hurricane or tropical storm tides. This area contains some,
but not necessarily all, of the following marsh plant species: Cordgrass, Black Needlerush, Glasswort,
Salt Grass, Sea Lavendar, Bulrush, Saw Grass, Cat -tail, Salt Meadow Grass, and Salt Reed Grass.
Coastal wetlands serve as barriers against flood damage and control erosion between the estuary and
uplands. The coastal wetlands are vital to the complex food chain found in estuaries. They provide
marine nursery areas and are essential to a sound commercial fishing industry. Primary nursery areas
are located in the northern section of town in the salt marsh areas north to the Elizabeth River. All
coastal wetlands within the town's incorporated area are primary nursery areas.
b) Estuarine Waters
Estuarine waters are generally those waters found in estuaries, bays, and salt water shorelines.
They are the dominant component and bonding element of the entire estuarine system, integrating
aquatic influences from both the land and the sea. The estuarine waters are among the most productive
natural environments within Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction. The waters support the valuable
commercial and sports fisheries of the coastal area which are comprised of estuarine dependent
species such as menhaden, flounder, shrimp, crabs, and oysters. All waters of the Elizabeth River and
its unnamed tributaries are classified SA, suitable for shellfishing. However, all waters of the
Elizabeth River and its tributaries west of the Oak Island Bridge have been closed to shellfishing since
before 1971 and are now considered to be permanently closed.
c) Estuarine Shorelines
Estuarine shorelines are those non -ocean shorelines which are especially vulnerable to erosion,
flooding, or other adverse effects of wind and water. They are intimately connected to the estuary.
The area extends from the mean high water level or normal water level along the estuaries, sounds,
bays, and brackish waters for a distance of 75 feet landward. Development within the estuarine
shorelines influences the quality of estuarine life and is subject to the damaging processes of
shorefront erosion and flooding.
d) Public Trust Areas
Public trust areas are all waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the lands thereunder from the mean high
water mark to the seaward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural bodies of water subject to measurable
lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean high water mark; all navigable natural bodies of water
and lands thereunder to the mean high water level or mean water level as the case may be, except
privately -owned lakes to which the public has no right of access; all water in artificially created bodies
of water containing significant public fishing resources or other public resources which are accessible
to the public by navigation from bodies of water in which the public has rights of navigation; and all
waters in artificially created bodies of water in which the public has acquired rights by prescription,
custom, usage, dedication, or any other means. In determining whether the public has acquired rights
in artificially created bodies of water, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) the use of the body of water by the public,
(2) the length of time the public has used the area,
(3) the value of public resources in the body of water,
(4) whether the public resources in the body of water are mobile to the extent that they can move
into natural bodies of water,
(5) whether the creation of the artificial body of water required permission from the state, and
(6) the value of the body of water to the public for navigation from one public area to another
public area.
These areas are significant because the public has rights in these areas, including navigation and
recreation. The public trust areas also support valuable commercial and sports fisheries, have
aesthetic value, and are important resources for economic development.
It is impossible to map the public trust area. The areas must be determined through in -field
analysis and definition.

e) Ocean Hazard Areas
Ocean hazard areas consist of ocean erodible areas, high hazard flood areas, inlet hazard area, and
unvegetated beach area. Ocean hazard landforms include ocean dunes, beaches, and shorelines.
Ocean dunes include both primary dunes and frontal dunes. Primary dunes are the first mounds of
sand located landward of the ocean beaches having an elevation equal to the mean flood level (in a
storm having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given space) for the area plus
six feet. The primary dune extends landward to the lowest elevation in the depression behind that same
mound of sand. In areas where there is a primary dune, that dune shall be deemed to be the frontal
dune. Where there is no primary dune, the frontal dune is deemed to be the first mound of sand located
landward of the ocean beach having sufficient vegetation, height, continuity and configuration to
offer protective value. The dunes are essential to the protection of oceanfront areas.
Ocean beaches and shorelines are lands consisting of unconsolidated soil materials that extend
from the mean low water line landward to a point where either (1) the growth of vegetation occurs,
or (2) a distinct change in slope or elevation alters the configuration of the land form, whichever is
farther landward. The entire length of Yaupon Beach is an ocean beach. Yaupon Beach contains ocean
erodible areas and high hazard flood areas, but no inlet hazard area or unvegetated beach area (a
dynamic area that is subject to rapid unpredictable landform change from wind and wave action).
f) Historic and Archaeological Sites
According to N.C. Division of Archives and History staff, there are no known historic or
archaeological sites in Yaupon Beach.
g) Freshwater Wetlands
Freshwater wetlands are areas covered by water or that have waterlogged soils for long periods
during the growing season. Plants growing in wetlands are capable of living in soils lacking oxygen
for at least part of the growing season. Wetlands include, but are not limited to, bottomlands, forests,
swamps, pocosins, pine savannahs, bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires that anyone interested in depositing dredged or fill
material into "waters of the United States," including wetlands, must apply for and receive a permit
for such activities. While there may be scattered wetland areas located within Yaupon Beach's
planning jurisdiction, the specific locations of wetlands areas must be determined through on -site
analysis.
6. Areas of Resource Potential
a) Agricultural and Forest Lands
There are no productive agricultural or forest lands located in Yaupon Beach.
b) Public Parks
There are no public parks located in Yaupon Beach. However, there are nine beach access points
located along Ocean Drive. Each access area has a crossover, 3 to 10 parking spaces per area, and a
trash can.
c) Marine Resources
The regularly flooded saltwater marshes located north of Yaupon Beach to the Elizabeth River
are primary nursery areas and should be protected. These primary nursery areas extend northward to
the Intracoastal Waterway and although they are not in the incorporated area of the town, if the town's
boundaries are extended, they could lie within its corporate jurisdiction. All waters and coastal
wetlands in and adjacent to Yaupon Beach are permanently closed to shellfishing.
E. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. Water Supply
The town of Yaupon Beach owns and operates its own water system consisting of two deep wells
which tap into the Castle Hayne aquifer and a 75,000 gallon overhead storage water tank. The system
was built in 1971. Its capacity is 360,000 gallons per day. Peak seasonal usage (June/July/August)
for 1990 was 14,878,200 gallons, total for the three months, which was approximately 46% of
capacity. Yaupon Beach services 600 customers. According to the town's Public Works Director,
capacity of the system is adequate for the current usage. The town is backed up by the Brunswick
County water system; currently, there are no plans to tie in to the county system permanently. In April
1990, Yaupon Beach utilized the county system for a few hours while a well pump motor was being
repaired; however, the town has infrequently used the county system.
2. Sewer
Yaupon Beach is served solely by individual septic tanks. There are no package treatment plants
located within the town.
3. Solid Waste Disposal
The town contracts with a private fine for twice per week year-round garbage collection for both
residential and commercial customers. The waste is disposed of in the Brunswick County landfill,
which, established in 1989, has a life expectancy of 5 years.
4. Schools
Kindergarten through 5th grade students from Yaupon Beach attend Southport Primary School
approximately 8 miles away; grades 6 through 8 attend South Brunswick Middle School; and grades
9 through 12 attend South Brunswick High School, both in Boiling Spring Lakes, about 16 miles
away. Southport Elementary School is currently 1% over capacity, with a 1990 enrollment of 848
students compared to a design capacity of 837 students. South Brunswick Middle and High Schools
are under capacity, with 1990 enrollments of 660 and 851 students, and design capacities of 800 and
1000 students, respectively.
5. Transportation
Yaupon Drive and Country Club Drive are the only two state maintained roads in Yaupon Beach;
the rest are maintained by the town. There are no bike paths or public transportation in the town.
Yaupon Drive is frequently congested, not only during the peak season, but year-round as well.
During commuting hours between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., there is a severe
problem with traffic entering Yaupon Drive from side streets. There is no signalization; therefore,
making left turns onto Yaupon Drive is extremely difficult.
The 1988 Brunswick County Thoroughfare Plan listed the average annual daily traffic volume
(ADT) for Oak Island Bridge at 9000 and for Yaupon Drive at 8400. The current capacity for Yaupon
Drive is only 8000. The ADT for the year 2005 is projected to be 17000. Therefore, Yaupon Drive
will have to be widened in order to accommodate this volume of traffic. Currently, the roadway width
is 20 feet and the right-of-way is 60 feet. The Thoroughfare Plan recommends widening Yaupon
Drive to a minimum roadway width of 24 feet (with 30 feet being the most desirable), and a minimum
right-of-way of 100 feet. This widening project will include a center turn lane.
This issue is addressed under the policy statements section of this plan.
5. Marine Resource Areas:
(a) Yaupon Beach supports the use standards for estuarine and public trust areas as specified in
15A NCAC 7H.0207.
(b) Yaupon Beach reserves the right to review and comment on the policies and requirements of
the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries which govern commercial and recreational
fisheries and activities, including trawling activities.
(c) Yaupon Beach will restrict any development in coastal and estuarine waters.
6. Peat or Phosphate Mining
There are no peat or phosphate deposits located in Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction.
C. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
General: Yaupon Beach will support growth and development only at low densities, consistent with
its R-6, R-9, and R-20 zoning ordinance classifications.
1. Water Supply
There are no significant constraints to low density development or land development issues
relating to the town's potable water supply. The water supply is adequate even during peak usage.
(a) The town will require users or property owners to pay for the expense of connecting to the
public water system.
(b) The town will require developers of new subdivisions to install water lines at their own
expense.
2. Sewer System
The Town of Yaupon Beach supports the development of a central sewage treatment system and
will support additional funding sources of such a system through state or federal programs.
3. Stormwater
Yaupon Beach will cooperate with the NCDOT, the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management, and other state agencies in mitigating the impact of stormwater runoff on all
conservation classified areas. The town will support the Division of Environmental Management
stormwater runoff retention permitting process through its CAMA permit system.
4. Energy Facility Siting and Development
(a) There are no electric generating plants located in Yaupon Beach. Substation facilities (non -
generating) for Brunswick Electrical Membership Cooperative are located on Country Club
Drive to the south of the salt marsh. The Carolina Power and Light Company Brunswick Nuclear
Generating Plant is located near Southport. The Town of Yaupon Beach requests full disclosure
of any plans to expand the CP&L plant, and requests written notification if the plant is to be shut
down.
(b) In the event that off -shore oil or gas is discovered, Yaupon Beach will not oppose drilling
operations and onshore support facilities in Brunswick County for which an Environmental
Impact Statement has been prepared with a finding of no significant impact on the environment.
Yaupon Beach supports and requests full disclosure of development plans, with mitigative
measures that will be undertaken to prevent adverse impacts on the environment, the infrastructure, and
the social systems of Brunswick County. Yaupon Beach also requests full disclosure of any
adopted plans. Offshore drilling and the development of onshore support facilities in Brunswick
County may have severe costs for the town and county as well as advantages. The costs must be
borne by the company (ies) which profits from offshore drilling and onshore support facilities.
5. Redevelopment of Developed Areas
The only immediate redevelopment issue facing Yaupon Beach is reconstruction of the Yaupon
Beach fishing pier. The town will support efforts to reconstruct the fishing pier as long as all state and
local permitting requirements are met.
The following redevelopment policies will apply in the event of any future hurricanes or other
natural disasters:
(a) The Town of Yaupon Beach will support all reconstruction which complies with state and local
permitting requirements.
(b) The town will investigate the development of a policy to require installation of underground
utilities if redevelopment is necessary following a natural disaster.
(c) The town will support efforts to move any threatened structures to safer locations.
(d) The town will support and follow its Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan, a copy of which is
found at the Town Hall.
6. Estuarine and Ocean Access
Yaupon Beach supports the state's shoreline access policies as set forth in 15A NCAC 7M. The
town will conform to CAMA and other state and federal environmental regulations affecting the
development of estuarine access and ocean access areas. The town will consider any plans to improve
its two estuarine access points.
7. Types and Locations of Desired Industry
Yaupon Beach discourages industrial development of any type (except service or retail industries
which cater to the local population and tourist trade). This policy is supported by the Yaupon Beach
zoning ordinance.
8. Commitment to State and Federal Programs
Yaupon Beach is generally receptive to state and federal programs, particularly the CAMA
planning programs and permitting process and others which provide improvements to the town. The
town will continue to support fully such programs, especially the North Carolina Department of
Transportation road and bridge improvement programs, and funding for a sewer system.
9. Assistance in Channel Maintenance
Yaupon Beach supports channelization efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state
officials in all active channels within and adjacent to Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction and along
the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Lockwood Folly. However, the town objects to spoil
sites in primary nursery areas.
6. Police, Fire, Emergency Medical
Yaupon Beach employs 4 full-time police officers - one chief and 3 patrolmen. Yaupon Beach
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., a private entity, provides fire protection for the town and is backed
up by the Long Beach and Southport volunteer fire departments. The fire department also provides
protection to Caswell Beach. Yaupon Beach residents utilize the Long Beach Rescue Squad for
emergency medical services. Both the fire department and rescue squad personnel are dispatched
through a central number in Long Beach.
The Yaupon Beach Board of Commissioners is satisfied that the police, fire, and emergency
medical services are adequate to serve the town throughout the planning period.
7. Recreation
Recreational opportunities in Yaupon Beach are limited to: 1) nine beach access points along
Ocean Drive (3-10 parking spaces each); and 2) the Oak Island Golf Course, which lies mostly in
Caswell Beach. There are two access points at the estuarine shoreline; however, neither is currently
developed.
8. Drainage
Typical of coastal communities, Yaupon Beach is flat and subject to severe flooding. Areas
particularly subject to flooding are located along Ocean Drive at Trott, McGlamery, Mercer, Crowell,
and Sherrill Streets. Yaupon Beach currently has no stormwater ordinance.
9. Health Services
The Yaupon Beach Medical Center houses two medical specialists -a family practitioner and
a psychiatrist. The town also has a full-time dentist and an eye doctor, offering part-time services.
For minor surgery or emergencies, Yaupon Beach residents utilize J. Arthur Dosher Memorial
Hospital in Southport or Brunswick County Hospital in Shallotte. Several medical specialists and
larger hospital facilities, New Hanover Memorial Hospital (public) and Cape Fear Hospital (private)
are also available in Wilmington, approximately 35 miles away.
SECTION Il. PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
A. PROJECTED DEMAND FOR DEVELOPMENT
1. Demographic Trends
Table 6 provides the estimated population for Yaupon Beach through 2000 .
Table 6
Total Year -Round Population Projections, 1990-2000
Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County
Percent Increase
Overall
Year -Round Population 1990- 1995- 1990
1990* 1995 2000 1995 2000 2000
Yaupon Beach 734 851 918 15.9% 7.8% 21.1%
Brunswick Co. 56,966 67,447 74,914 18 .4% 11.1 % 31. 5%
(1988 )
Sources: North Carolina State Data Center, Office of State Budget and Management
Brunswick County Planning Department, "Population and Housing Counts, 1980-
1988"
* 1990 Post Census Local Review Preliminary Housing Unit and Group Quarters
Population Counts for Yaupon Beach, NC
Yaupon Beach is expected to maintain a steady rate of growth through the year 2000. Consistent
with policies found in the 1986 Plan Update and with the 1990 land use plan survey results, Yaupon
Beach residents and non-resident property owners desire single family, permanent residential
development to be the predominant land use. This preference is also supported by the town's Board
of Commissioners.
2. Commercial and Industrial Land Use
There is currently no industrial land use in Yaupon Beach and none is expected to occur during
the planning period. According to the land use survey, 108 citizens responded that they wanted to
encourage commercial growth and 10 8 responded that they wanted to discourage commercial growth
(70 of 286, or 24.4% did not respond). Additional commercial development is expected to occur only
in existing commercially -zoned areas. Yaupon Beach prefers retail or service commercial activity
that would cater to the development of the local population and tourist trade.
3. HousingTrends
rends
It is important to note that only 34 houses were listed in the 1980 Census as being over 20 years
old; there does not appearto be any need for any major redevelopment efforts for the existing housing.
It appears that there is adequate housing to support low density growth desired by the town as
indicated in the land use survey. The 1986 Land Use Plan Update reported 502 housing units from
a March 1985 survey. Preliminary 1990 figures indicate 592 housing units for Yaupon Beach, an
increase of 90 units, or 17.9%. This level of growth is expected to continue over the 10-year planning
period.
4. Public Land Use
Public land use is not expected to change substantially during the planning period.
5. Areas Likely to Experience Major Land Use Changes
No major changes in land use patterns in Yaupon Beach are expected to occur throughout the
planning period. A significant problem which may occur is loss of beachfrom due to erosion. As a
result of the Brunswick County Hurricane Wave Protection -Beach Erosion Project, the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers has advised Yaupon Beach that beach nourishment is not economically feasible.
Also, traffic congestion will likely increase, exacerbating an already serious problem. However, the
North Carolina Department of Transportation intends to widen Yaupon Drive to three lanes by June,
1991.
11. Transportation
(a) Yaupon Beach supports projects that will lessen traffic congestion on Yaupon Drive, such as
widening the street to install a turn lane, or installing traffic signals at one or more intersections.
(b) The town supports plans for maintenance of its municipal road system, in accordance with
recommendations by the Institute for Transportation Research and Education.
(c) Yaupon Beach supports the North Carolina Department of Transportation in its efforts to
maintain the two state -maintained roads in town, Yaupon Drive and Country Club Drive (N.C.
Hwy. 133).
(d) Yaupon Beach encourages the expansion of handicapped and elderly transportation systems
in Brunswick County.
(e) Yaupon Beach supports the construction of second bridge in Long Beach, linking Oak Island
and the mainland, which would lessen traffic congestion, and possibly increase commercial
development in the town.
(f) Yaupon Beach supports the objectives of the Brunswick County Thoroughfare Plan, specifically:
(1) the widening of Yaupon Drive to include a center turn lane;
(2) construction of an east -west connector between NC 133 in the vicinity of the Brunswick
County Airport and Southport;
(3) improvements to NC 87 between US 17 and the Dosher cutoff (juncture of NC 133 and NC
211); and
(4) improvements to increase access and improve traffic flow at NC 133 and the Dosher cut-
off (juncture of NC 133 and NC 211).
D. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST -DISASTER RECOVERY, AND
EVACUATION PLANS
1. Storm Hazard Miti ag tion
In order to minimize the damage potentially caused by the effects of a hurricane or other major
storm, Yaupon Beach proposes the following policies:
High Winds
Yaupon Beach supports enforcement of the N.C. State Building Code. The town will continue to
enforce the State Building Code on wind -resistant construction with design standards of 110 mph
wind loads.
Flooding
Yaupon Beach is an active participant in the National Flood Insurance program and enforces a
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Yaupon Beach also supports continued enforcement of the
CAMA and 404 Wetlands development permit processes in areas potentially susceptible to
flooding.
Evacuation Plans
The town will coordinate evacuation planning with the Brunswick County Emergency Manage-
ment Coordinator. The town will encourage motels and any multi -family developments to post
evacuation instructions which identify routes and locations of available public shelters.
Implementation: Storm Hazard Mitigation
1) Yaupon Beach will continue to enforce the standards of the State Building Code.
2) The town will support enforcement of State and Federal programs which aid in mitigation of
hurricane hazards, including CAMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit
process, FEMA, as well as local ordinances such as zoning and flood damage prevention
regulations.
3) The town will discourage high density development in high hazard areas through implemen-
tation of the town's zoning ordinance.
4) The town of Yaupon Beach supports the public acquisition of high hazard areas with state and
federal funds when voluntary acquisition can be accomplished. The town discourages
condemnation of land for this purpose.
2. Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan
In the event of a major storm, Yaupon Beach will follow the post -disaster recovery plan, which
lists priorities for reconstruction, as outlined in its 1986 Land Use Plan update, a copy of which can
be found in the Yaupon Beach Town Hall.
E. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES
As the initial step in the preparation of this document, Yaupon Beach prepared a "Citizen
Participation Plan", and adopted it on December 11, 1989. The plan outlined the methodology for
citizen involvement. Public involvement was generated through public information meetings,
advertising in a local newspaper, and through means of a land use survey questionnaire, distributed
to resident owners and renters, and non-resident property owners. Meaningful input was provided by
the survey results to guide the development of the plan.
Public information meetings were conducted on January 15, and March 13, 1990. Approximately
ten citizens were present at each meeting. Also, a description of the land use plan preparation process
and schedule was published in the State Port Pilot. Subsequently, meetings of the Board of Com-
missioners were held on February 13,1990, April 10, 1990; and May 8, 1990. All meetings were open
to the public. Another public information meeting, advertised in the State Port Pilot, was held on June
It, 1990, to review and comment on the draft plan before its submittal to the Coastal Resources
Commission.
The preliminary plan was submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for comment on June
30, 1990. Following receipt of CRC comments, the plan was amended, and a formal public hearing
on the final document was conducted on December 10, 1990. The public hearing was advertised in
the State Port Pilot on November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1990. The plan was approved by the Yaupon Beach
Board of Commissioners on December 10, 1990, and submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission
for certification. The plan was certified on February 1, 1991.
Citizen input will continue to be solicited, with advertised and adequately publicized public
meetings held to discuss special land use issues and to keep citizens informed.
B. PROJECTED PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDS/AVAILABILITY
Community facilities such as rescue services, police and fire protection, schools, and health
services all appear to be adequate to support growth during the planning period.
Trash collection appears adequate, although anew landfill site will have to be considered as it will
reach dumping capacity in 4-5 years.
The water supply for Yaupon Beach should be adequate, even with peak of 183,300 gpd which
is 51 % of capacity (design capacity is 360,000 gpd). The town is backed up by the Brunswick County
system should a water shortage occur.
According to the land use survey, lack of a central sewer service was ranked as the second major
problem of Yaupon Beach (beach erosion was ranked first). Consolidation of a sewage system with
the other Oak Island towns of Caswell Beach and Long Beach may be the most desirable method
through which the town could provide a centralized sewage system.
C. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Reconstruction of the fishing pier damaged by Hurricane Hugo in September, 1989, needs to be
accomplished. No commercial redevelopment is needed; the existing commercial structures are in
standard and well -maintained condition. The number of substandard residential structures in Yaupon
Beach is extremely low, with only 7listed in the 1980 Census as lacking plumbing; and only 34listed
as being older than 20 years. According to Town records, the first house in Yaupon Beach was built
in 1954. Also, there are currently no houses in Yaupon Beach lacking plumbing. Therefore, with
adequate existing housing conditions, no residential redevelopment in Yaupon Beach is needed.
Summary
It appears that developed land in Yaupon Beach is adequate to support the growth of Yaupon
Beach; no major land use changes are needed or anticipated. The major land development issues are:
1) provision of a central sewer system 2) control of commercial development so that it does not
interfere with low density growth; 3) esthetics - keeping the beach and the highly visible areas of
town attractive to the residents and tourists; 4) traffic - maintaining an even traffic flow on Yaupon
Drive; and 5) preventing flooding along Ocean Drive. These issues, along with implementation
strategies, will be discussed in the following policy section.
SECTION III. INTRODUCTION TO POLICY STATEMENTS
This section of the plan provides policies which will address growth management and protection
of the environment. The policies should be based on the needs, desires, and objectives of the citizens
of Yaupon Beach and, at the same time, satisfy the objectives of the Coastal Resources Commission.
In order to comply with 15A NCAC 7B planning requirements, all local governments must
specify stated development policies under each one of five broad topics. These topics include:
• Resource Protection
• Resource Production and Management
• Economic and Community Development
• Continuing Public Participation
• Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plans
Based on the analysis of existing conditions and trends, results of the land use survey, and
discussion with the town's Board of Commissioners, the policies have been formulated to provide
a guide for advising and regulating development of available land resources in Yaupon Beach
throughout a ten-year planning period.
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
1. Physical Limitations
Areas of Environmental Concern: In accordance with the State CAMA regulations, Yaupon Beach
will strive to promote conservation of these areas through discouraging development unless it can
meet the use standards as set forth in 15A NCAC 7H. There are no outstanding resource waters
(ORW's) in Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction.
Ocean Hazard Areas:
(a) Generally, the Town of Yaupon Beach will support only uses within the ocean hazard areas
which are allowed by Chapter 15A, Subchapter 7H, of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
(b) The Town of Yaupon Beach supports beach nourishment and relocation as the preferred
erosion control measures for ocean hazard areas.
Estuarine Waters and Shorelines: The town will allow uses permitted by 15A NCAC 7H minimum
use standards.
Coastal Wetlands: The town will allow uses permitted by 15A NCAC 7H, except that no signage,
marinas, nor floating homes will be allowed in coastal wetlands.
Public Trust Areas: Yaupon Beach will allow uses permitted by 15A NCAC 7H, except that no
signage, marinas, nor floating homes will be allowed in public trust areas.
Septic Tank Suitabdit�To mitigate existing septic tank problems and other restrictions on devel-
opment posed by soil limitations, Yaupon Beach will:
(a) Enforce all current regulations of the N.C. State Building Code and Brunswick County Health
Department relating to septic tank installation/replacement in areas with soils restrictions.
(b) Coordinate all development activity with appropriate county and state regulatory personnel.
(c) Cooperate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the regulation/enforcement of the 404
wetlands permit process.
(d) Disallow development in areas where septic tanks will not function and sewer services are not
available through its ordinance governing issuance of permits requiring approval of sewage
disposal system.
Flood Hazard Areas:
(a) Yaupon Beach will coordinate any development within the special flood hazard area with the
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, FEMA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
(b) Yaupon Beach will continue to enforce its existing zoning, sewage disposal system approval,
and flood damage prevention ordinances, and follow the storm hazard mitigation plan. The
enforcement officer for these ordinances is the Town's Building Inspector.
Groundwater/Protection of Potable Water Supplies: Yaupon Beach will strive to conserve its surficial
groundwater resources (groundwaters which are at or below the surface) by supporting CAMA and
N.C. Division of Environmental Management stormwater run-off regulations.
F. ASSESSMENT OF 1985 POLICY STATEMENTS
The 1985 Yaupon Beach Land Use Plan supported the utilization of 15 NCAC 7H use standards
within the areas of environmental concern. The Yaupon Beach Planning Board and Board of
Commissioners believe that those standards have been supported by the town and effectively
enforced. The policies for the AEC's were discussed in the resource protection section of the 1985
plan. That plan section also discussed in detail the town's storm hazard mitigation plan. The storm
hazard plan has been effective and the town officials have been pleased with the guidance provided
by the document.
The town addressed two policies dealing with physical constraints to development. Those were
prohibiting development where septic tanks will not function or sewer service is not available, and
discouraging development in low-lying areas. The town has carefully reviewed development
proposals to accomplish implementation of these policies.
Resource production and management policies focused on the following: prohibiting net fishing
within 300 yards of some beach areas, prohibiting development which would adversely affect coastal
and estuarine waters, banning vehicular traffic on beach areas, and maintaining low density
residential and commercial development. Through its zoning ordinance and other codes, the town's
officials believe these policies have been effectively supported.
In the area of provision of services to development, the town has, since 1985, adequately provided
or satisfactorily arranged for public water supply, solid waste disposal, fire protection, rescue squad
service, and police protection. The 1985 plan cited the need for a second bridge to Oak Island, but no
progress has been made towards securing a second bridge.
The town focused on growth pattern policies which would limit density, restrict commercial growth
to existing areas, and maintain primarily single-family residential development. Through its zoning
ordinance, Yaupon Beach has implemented these policies. The policies were provided to address marinas,
floating homes, energy facilities, or channel maintenance. These should be addressed in the 1985 plan.
The town community appearance policies focused on cleanliness and property improvement. The
overall appearance of Yaupon Beach is indicative of private and public sector efforts to improve
appearance.
Finally, the 1985 plan included policies addressing architectural compatibility. The policies
encouraged review of new construction to ensure compatibility of design with existing structures.
While this effort is not enforced through codes or ordinances, the town Board of Commissioners has
attempted to implement this policy.
SECTION IV. LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The Coastal Area Management Act regulations require the establishment of a specific land
classification system to support the local government's policy statements. This system should reflect
developing land use patterns within a community. The CAMA 15A NCAC 7B regulations state:
"The land classification system provides a framework to be used by local governments to
identify the future use of all lands. The designation of land classes allows the local government
to illustrate their policy statements as to where and to what density they want growth to occur,
and where they want to conserve natural and cultural resources by guiding growth."
The 15A NCAC 7B requirements provide for the following land classifications: developed, urban
transition, limited transition, community, rural, rural with services, and conservation. The only two
land classifications that apply in Yaupon Beach are developed and conservation. See Land Classifi-
cation Map (all areas which are not classified as conservation are developed).
Developed: Areas included in the developed land classification are currently urban in character,
with no or minimal undeveloped land remaining. Municipal types of services are in place or are
expected to be provided within the next five to ten years. Land uses in the developed category include
residential, commercial, industrial, and other urban land uses at high or moderate densities.
Residential densities are allowed in excess of an average of three dwelling units per acre, with a
minimum single family residential lot size of 6,000 square feet. There is no industrial land use in
Yaupon Beach.
Conservation: The following areas of environmental concern are included in the conservation
classification:
Coastal Wetlands: This classification includes all areas of coastal wetlands which include any salt
marsh or other marsh subject to regular or occasional flooding by tides, including wind tides.
However, tidal flooding is understood not to include hurricane or tropical storm tides. Coastal
wetlands include primary nursery areas in the salt marsh areas in the northern section of town north
to the Elizabeth River; and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designated "404" wetlands.
Estuarine Shorelines: All areas lying 0-75 feet landward of the mean high water level of estuarine
waters not designated as Outstanding Resource Waters are classified as estuarine shorelines. Because
of map size and scale, these areas cannot be accurately mapped. Precise locations must be determined
in the field. Development in accordance with 15A NCAC 7H.0209 will be allowed, except that no
open water or upland marinas will be permitted.
Estuarine and Public Trust Waters: All public trust areas and estuarine waters are included in this
classification. All waters of Yaupon Beach are classified as estuarine waters as described by 15A
NCAC 7H.0206 or public trust areas as described by 15A NCAC 7H.0207. Development in
accordance with 15A NCAC 7H.0208 use standards will be allowed in estuarine and public trust
waters, except that no marinas, floating homes, nor signage will be allowed.
Manmade Hazards:
(a) Yaupon Beach will support the technical requirements and state program approval for
underground storage tanks (Chapter 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 280 and 281),
and any subsequent state regulations concerning underground storage tanks adopted during the
planning period.
(b) The Town of Yaupon Beach adopts the following policies concerning operation, development,
and expansion of the Brunswick County Airport:
-Yaupon Beach does not object to increased air traffic which will not result in increased
noise impact(s) or aircraft accident potential for properties located within airport flight
patterns.
-Yaupon Beach requests notification of, and the right to review and comment on, all plans
being prepared or amended for the airport.
Offshore Drilling: Yaupon Beach does not oppose offshore exploratory drilling for oil or gas. In the
event that oil or gas is discovered, Yaupon Beach will not oppose drilling operations and onshore
support facilities for which an Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared with a finding of
no significant impact on the environment. Yaupon Beach supports and requests full disclosure of
development plans, with mitigative measures that will be undertaken to prevent adverse impacts on
the environment, the infrastructure, and the social systems of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County.
The town also requests full disclosure of any adopted plans. Offshore drilling and the development
of onshore support facilities may have severe costs for the town and county as well as advantages.
The costs should be borne by the company(ies) which profit(s) from offshore drilling and onshore
support facilities.
Stormwater Runoff: The town will support state regulations relating to stormwater runoff resulting
from development (Stormwater Disposal Policy 15A NCAC 2H.001-.1003).
Cultural/Historic Resources: The town will coordinate all redevelopment or public works projects
with the N.C. Division of Archives and History, to ensure the identification and preservation of
significant archaeological sites.
Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas: The town of Yaupon Beach opposes any industrial development
(any use engaged in the manufacture, processing or fabrication of materials) within the town.
However, the town does not oppose offshore exploratory drilling for oil or gas in accordance with its
offshore drilling policy, this section.
2. Miscellaneous Resource Protection
Package Treatment Plant Use: The town of Yaupon Beach will support the construction of package
treatment plants which are approved and permitted by the State Division of Environmental
Management. However, the town shall continue to work toward the development of a central sewer
system.
If any package plants are approved, Yaupon Beach supports requirement of a specific contin-
gency plan specifying how ongoing private operation and maintenance of the plant will be provided,
and detailing provisions for assumption of the plant into a public system should the private operation
fail or management of the system not meet the conditions of the state permit. Also, the town will
encourage consistency of design among the package plants to allow for possible future incorporation
into one central system.
Marina and Floating Home Development: Yaupon Beach will enforce the following policies to
govem floating homes and marina development. Marinas are considered to be any publicly or
privately owned dock constructed to accommodate more than ten boats, as defined by 15A NCAC
7H.208(b)(5). [The town will allow docks or piers with fewer than 10 slips as long as 7H use standards
are followed.]
(a) Yaupon Beach opposes any marina or dry storage facility construction within its current
incorporated area. This restriction includes upland marinas.
(b) Yaupon Beach opposes the location of floating structures in all public trust areas, and estuarine
waters. Floating structures are defined as any structure or vessel used, designed, and occupied
as a permanent dwelling unit, business, office, or source of any occupation or any private
or social club, which floating structure or vessel is primarily immobile and out of navigation or
which functions substantially as a land structure while moored or docked on waters within
Town jurisdiction.
Development of Sound and Estuarine Islands: Yaupon Beach will consider establishing extraterri-
torial jurisdiction within the marsh and island areas lying between the town and the Intracoastal
Waterway. Within this area, the town will oppose any construction on sound or estuarine islands. The
town also opposes any placement of signage in marsh and island areas.
Bulkhead Construction: Yaupon Beach supports the construction of bulkheads in estuarine shoreline
areas as long as they fulfill the use standards set forth in 15A NCAC 7H.
Sea Level Rise:
(a) Yaupon Beach will review all local building and land use related ordinances to establish
setback standards, long-term land use plans, density controls, bulkhead restrictions, buffer
vegetation protection requirements, and building designs which will facilitate the movement
of structures.
(b) Yaupon Beach will support bulkheading to protect its estuarine shoreline areas from intruding
water resulting from rising sea level.
B. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
1. Recreation Resources: Yaupon Beach supports development ofpassive recreational facilities, such
as jogging/walking trails, bicycle trails, natural areas, and picnic tables and shelters; and will work
with county agencies in promoting such passive facilities.
2. Productive Agricultural Lands: There are no productive agricultural lands found in Yaupon Beach
3. Productive Forest Lands: There are no productive forest lands found in Yaupon Beach.
4. Residential. Commercial. and Industrial Development Impacts on Resources: Residential devel-
opment and accessory residential uses which meet 15A NCAC 7H use standards will be allowed in
estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas. Residential development in coastal
wetland areas will not be allowed. Industrial development will be discouraged within the town of
Yaupon Beach. Commercial development will be allowed only if it is compatible with adjacent
residential development and the town's zoning ordinance. Commercial development in coastal
wetlands will not be allowed. Within the ocean hazard areas, all commercial development, except
fishing piers, will be prohibited.
SECTION V: RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATIONS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 7B planning guidelines, the Yaupon Beach land use plan must
relate the policies section to the land classification map and provide some indication as to which land
uses are appropriate in each land classification.
A. DEVELOPED CLASS
Yaupon Beach's primary growth should continue to occur within the corporate limits in single-
family lots east of Country Club Drive and in the scattered vacant lots west of Country Club Drive.
Those areas are classified as developed. The developed class can accommodate low to medium
density development, with some limited, scattered multi -family sites.
B. CONSERVATION CLASS
The conservation class is designated to provide for effective long-term management of significant
limited or irreplaceable areas which include Areas of Environmental Concern (public trust areas,
ocean hazard areas, coastal wetlands, and estuarine shoreline and waters). Generally, development
in these areas should be restricted to such uses which satisfy 15A NCAC 7H use standards, and which
are associated with or supportive of residential development. The town opposes any construction on
sound or estuarine islands, the construction of open water and upland marinas, signage in coastal
wetlands, and floating homes. The conservation class policies and standards included in this plan are
more restrictive than the 15A NCAC 7H use standards.
10. Tourism: Tourism is extremely important to the Town of Yaupon Beach. The town supports
projects that will increase the tourist business for the area.
(a) Yaupon Beach will support North Carolina Department of Transportation projects to improve
access to and within Yaupon Beach.
(b) Yaupon Beach will continue to support the activities of the North Carolina Division of Travel
and Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry, efforts to promote
tourism -related commercial activity, and efforts to enhance and provide' shoreline resources.
Ocean Hazard Areas: These areas include lands along the Atlantic shoreline where, because of
their special vulnerability to erosion or other adverse effects of sand, wind and water, uncontrolled
or incompatible development could unreasonably endanger life or property. These areas include
beaches, frontal dunes, inlet lands, and other lands with excessive erosion or flood damage.
Development shall be permitted which is allowed by 15A NCAC 714.0306, except that no bulkheading
shall be permitted in ocean hazard areas.
Outstanding Resource Waters: There are no outstanding resource waters (ORW's) in Yaupon
Beach's planning jurisdiction.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE .......................... 1-1
1. Effectiveness of the 1990 Land Use Plan and Policies .............. 1-3
2. Sources Utilized in 1997 Land Use Plan Preparation ................ 1-3
B. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND ECONOMY ........................... 1-3
1. Year -Round Population .................................... 1-3
2. Seasonal Population......................................1-5
3. Population Composition ................................... 1-5
4. Housing..............................................1-6
5. Economy..............................................1-8
6. Summary Population, Housing, and Economy .................... 1-9
C. EXISTING LAND USE.........................................I-10
1.
Introduction ...........................................
1-10
2.
Residential ...........................................
1-10
3.
Commercial...........................................1-10
4.
Industrial.............................................1-10
5.
Public, Institutional, and Recreational .........................
1-10
6.
Transportation/Public Utilities ..............................
1-12
7.
Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan .....................
1-12
8.
Existing Land Use Problems ................................
1-15
9.
Existing Ordinances and Land Use Controls .....................
1-15
a. CAMA Land Use Plan ...............................
1-15
b. Zoning Ordinance ..................................
1-15
C. Subdivision Ordinance ..............................
1-15
d. National Flood Insurance Program ......................
1-15
e. Sewer Ordinance .....' .............................
1-15
f. North Carolina State Building Code .....................
1-16
g. Ordinance to Establish Rules and Regulations for
the Operation of the Yaupon Beach Water System ...........
1-16
h. Ordinance to Protect Beach Areas of Yaupon Beach ..........
1-16
D. DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY ..................
1-16
1.
Topography/Geology/Climate ...............................
1-16
2.
Flood Hazard Areas .....................................
1-17
3.
Soils................................................1-22
4.
Manmade Hazards/Restrictions .............................
1-24
5.
Fragile Areas ..........................................
1-24
a. Coastal Wetlands ..................................
1-24
b. Estuarine Waters ..................................
1-24
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C. Estuarine Shorelines ................................ 1-26
d. Public Trust Areas ................................. 1-26
e. Ocean Hazard Areas ................................ 1-26
f. 404 Wetlands .................................... 1-27
g. Slopes in Excess of 12% ............................ 1-27
h. Excessive Erosion Areas ............................. 1-28
i. Historic and Archaeological Sites ....................... 1-28
j. Other Fragile Areas ................................ 1-28
6. Areas of Resource Potential ............................... 1-28
a. Regionally Significant Public Parks ...................... 1-28
b. Marine Resources ................................. 1-28
C. Agricultural and Forestlands .......................... 1-29
d. Marinas and Mooring Fields ........................... 1-29
e. Floating Homes ................................... 1-30
f. Aquaculture..................................... 1-30
g. Channel Maintenance and Interstate Waterways ............ 1-30
E. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES .................. 1-30
1. Water Supply.........................................I-30
2. Sewer.. .................... ....................I-31
3. Solid Waste Disposal .................................... 1-31
4. Schools ................. ....
.............
..........
.I-31
5. Transportation ......................................... 1-32
6. Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical .......................... 1-34
7. Recreation ............................................ 1-34
8. Drainage .................................... .......1-35
9. Health Facilities ........................................ 1-35
SECTION II: PROJECTED LAND DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
A. PROJECTED DEMAND FOR DEVELOPMENT ......................... II-1
1. Permanent Population .................................... 11-1
a. Brunswick County ................................. II-1
b. Town of Yaupon Beach ............................. II-2
2. Town of Yaupon Beach Seasonal Population .................... II-2
3. Commercial and Industrial Land Use .......................... II-3
4. Housing Trends ........................................ II-3
5. Public, Institutional, and Recreational Land Uses ................. II-3
6. Areas Likely to Experience Major Land Use Changes .............. II-3
7. Summary ............................................ 11-3
B. PROJECTED PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDS/AVAILABILITY ................. II-4
C. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES ..................................... II-5
D. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION ......... II-6
SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ........................... 111-1
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SECTION IV: YAUPON BEACH POLICY STATEMENTS
A. VISION STATEMENT.........................................IV-2
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS ..................... IV-2
C. MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCE PROTECTION ......................... IV-5
D. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES .............. IV-11
E. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENTS ..... IV-13
F. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES ..................... IV-19
G. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION: HAZARD DESCRIPTION ............... IV-20
SECTION V: RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATIONS
A. DEVELOPED CLASS........ ............................... V-1
B. CONSERVATION CLASS ....................................... V-1
TABLES
Table 1
Brunswick County, Summary of Year -Round Population Growth,
1980-1995.....................................
1-4
Table 2
Town of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County, Population by
AgeGroup .....................................
1-5
Table 3
Town of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County, Population by
School Enrollment and Education Attainment .............
1-6
Table 4
Town of Yaupon Beach, Housing Conditions and Value ......
1-7
Table 5
Town of Yaupon Beach, 1990 Housing Occupancy and Size ...
1-7
Table 6
Town of Yaupon Beach, Age of Housing Units ............
1-8
Table 7
Town of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County, Household
IncomeLevels ...................................
1-8
Table 8
Town of Yaupon Beach, Persons 16 Years and Over by
1-9
Education......................................
Table 9
Town of Yaupon Beach, Public Beach and Waterfront Access
Sites (CAMA-funded) ..............................
1-12
Table 10
Town of Yaupon Beach Watershed ....................
1-14
Table 11
Town of Yaupon Beach, Special Flood Hazard Areas ........
1-17
Table 12
Town of Yaupon Beach; Soil Susceptibility to Flooding .......
1-21
Table 13
Town of Yaupon Beach, Soil Associations - Degree and Kind of
Limitation for Stated Use ...........................
1-22
Table 14
Brunswick County School System .....................
1-32
Table 15
Town of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County Population
Forecasts......................................
II-1
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MAPS
Map 1 Town of Yaupon Beach Land and Water Use Map .......... 1-11
Map 2 Town of Yaupon Beach Flood Hazards .................. 1-18
Map 3 Town of Yaupon Beach Soils Map ..................... 1-23
Map 4 Town of Yaupon Beach AEC's and Other Fragile Areas ...... 1-25
Map 5 Town of Yaupon Beach Land Classification Map ........... 111-3
APPENDICES
Appendix I Summary of Policy Statements Include in 1990 Land Use Plan
Appendix II Town of Yaupon Beach Policies Considered But Not Adopted
Appendix III Town of Yaupon Beach Citizen Participation Plan
Appendix IV Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and
Evacuation Plan
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SECTION I: ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION BASE
This 1997 Land Use Plan Update for the Town of Yaupon Beach is prepared in accordance
with requirements of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). This
document complies with Subchapter 76, "Land Use Planning Guidelines," of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, as amended in 1995, and currently dated March 5, 1996.
"Local governments, through the land use planning process, address issues and
adopt policies that guide the development of their community. Many decisions
affecting development are made by other levels of government, and local
policies must consider and be consistent with established state and federal
policies. Most development -related decisions, however, are primarily of local
concern. Polices which address the type of development to be encouraged, the
density and patterns of development, and the methods of providing public
access to beaches and waterfronts are examples of these local policy decisions.
When such development issues are carefully and explicitly addressed in the local
Land Use Plan, other levels of government will follow local policies in their
actions that affect those issues. State and federal agencies will use the local
Land Use Plans and policies in making project consistency, funding and permit
decisions."
Specifically, 15A NCAC 7B stipulates that a land use plan shall include the following basic
elements:
1) Executive Summary
2) Introduction
3) Goals and Objectives
4) Data Collection and Analysis
5) Present Conditions
6) Constraints
7) Estimated Demands
8) Policy Statements
9) Land Classification
10) Intergovernmental Coordination and Implementation
11) Public Participation
These eleven elements define the minimum level of planning necessary to fulfill the objectives
of the Coastal Area Management Act.
In the policy statement section, the Coastal Resources Commission requires all governments
to identify development policies under each one of five broad topics as specified by 15A NCAC
7B. These topics include:
Resource Protection
Resource Production and Management
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Economic and Community Development
Continuing Public Participation
Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plans
During 1995 and 1996, the NCAC 7B CAMA planning guidelines were revised. The revised
guidelines included new requirements for the development of policy statements. These
changes included the following policy statement additions:
A general vision policy statement describing the type of community that the
local government would like to become within the next ten years.
A basic statement as to the community attitude toward resource protection
A policy addressing the protection of wetlands identified as being of the highest
functional significance on maps supplied by the Division of Coastal
Management.
A policy addressing moorings and mooring fields.
A policy addressing water quality problems and management measures designed
to reduce or eliminate local sources of surface water quality problems.
A statement as to the community attitude toward resource production and
management.
A policy addressing commitment to state and federal programs, including
housing rehabilitation, community development block grants, housing for low
and moderate income level citizens, water and sewer installation, and rural
water systems.
A policy addressing assistance to interstate waterways.
The 1990 Town of Yaupon Beach includes policy statements which address the five policy
areas of: Resource Protection, Resource Production and Management, Economic and
Community Development, Continuing Public Participation Plan, and Storm Hazard, Post -
Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plans. The 1990 policies are summarized in Appendix I.
The majority of the 1990 policies affecting Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) met but
did not exceed the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards for AECs. However, the following
policies did exceed the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards:
Coastal Wetlands: The policies addressing no marinas or floating homes in wetlands
exceed 15A NCAC 7H.
Public Trust Areas: The policies addressing no marinas or floating homes in public trust
areas exceed 15A NCAC 7H.
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Effectiveness of the 1990 Land Use Plan and Policies
The Town of Yaupon Beach believes that it has effectively implemented the policies contained
within the 1990 Land Use Plan. Emphasis was placed on the policies addressing the following:
Protection of AECs
Beach Renourishment
Prohibition of Marinas
Prohibition of Floating Homes
Provision of Central Sewer Service
Prohibition of Industrial Development
Elimination of Septic Tanks
Sources Utilized in 1997 Land Use Plan Preparation
The following sources/resources were utilized to prepare the 1997 Yaupon Beach Land Use
Plan:
Town of Yauoon Beach, North Carolina 1990 Land Use Plan.
Town of Yaupon Beach Staff.
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Staff.
North Carolina Division of Archives and History.
1990 U.S. Census.
North Carolina State Data Center.
National Flood Insurance Program, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Town of Yaupon
Beach.
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
Brunswick County, North Carolina Land Use Plan, 1993.
1988 Brunswick County Thoroughfare Plan.
Town of Yauoon Beach Municipal Code.
Brunswick County School System.
Dosher Memorial Hospital.
Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina, USDA.
North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina Mitioation Strategy Report.
North Carolina Disaster Recovery Task Force. Recommendations for Action,
February, 14, 1997.
B. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND ECONOMY
Year -Round Population
Table 1 provides a summary of the 1980 to 1995 population for Brunswick County and all
Brunswick County municipalities. The reader is cautioned that the 1995 population data is
based on a county -wide population estimate provided by the North Carolina State Data Center.
In 1995, Yaupon Beach was the second largest beach community in Brunswick County, having
a total population of 850. From 1980 to 1995, the community experienced an overall growth
rate of 49.4%. While this is a significant growth rate, it is well behind that of the county and
many other Brunswick County municipalities.
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Table 1
Brunswick County
Summary of Year -Round Population Growth, 1980-1995
Year -Round Population
Percent Change
Overall
Municipality/Area
1980"
1990•
1995••
'80-'90
'90-'95
'80-'95
Bald Head Island (A)
0
78
87
11.5%
Belville
102
66
93
-35.3%
40.9%
-8.8%
Boiling Spring Lakes
998
1,650
1,976
65.3%
19.8%
98.0%
Bolivia
252
228
251
-9.5%
10.1%
-0.4%
Calabash
128
1,210
1,364
845.3%
12.7%
965.6
Caswell Beach
110
175
209
59.1 %
19.4%
90.0%
Holden Beach
232
626
782
169.8%
24.9%
237.1
o�
Leland
1,545
1,801
2,050
16.6%
13.8%
32.7%
Long Beach
1,844
3,816
4,674
106.9%
22.5%
153.5
o�
Navassa
439
445
492
1.4%
10.6%
12.1%
Northwest (B)
--
611
727
--
19.0%
Ocean Isle Beach
143
523
664
265.7%
27.0%
Sandy Creek (A)
0
243
268
--
10.3%
Shallotte
680
. 1,073
1,123
57.8%
4.7%
Southport
2,824
2,369
2,540
-16.1 %
7.2%
Sunset Beach
304
311
778
2.3%
150.2%
Varnamtown (A)
Yaupon Beach
Total Municipalities
Total Unincorporated Areas
Total County
328 404 465
569 764 850
10,498 15,782 18,666
';_77a -AF_901 47_0754
35,777 50,985 60,739
23.2%
29.0%
50.0%
39.4%
42.5%
15.1 %
15.8%
18.5%
19.4%
19.1 %
364.3
o�
65.1 %
-10.1 %
155.9
o�
41.8 %
49.4%
77.8%
66.4%
69.8%
(A) This municipality has incorporated or reactivated between the 1980 and the 1990 Censuses.
The 1980 figure shown is a separation count derived after incorporation and is not published
in the 1980 Census reports.
(B) This municipality has incorporated since the 1990 Census. The figure shown for 1990 is a
Census separation count derived after incorporation and is not published in the 1990 Census
reports.
Sources: •1990 U.S. Census; •`N.C. State Data Center.
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2. Seasonal Population
Peak seasonal population is defined as the population which would be included in all seasonal
housing if all units were occupied at full capacity. The 1990 Census indicated that 191
Yaupon Beach dwelling units were "held for occasional use" or utilized as seasonal housing.
According to a study of populations for North Carolina coastal communities prepared by East
Carolina University ("Characterization of Baseline Demographic Trends in the Year -Round and
Recreational Populations in the Albemarle -Pamlico Estuarine Study Area," Paul D. Tschetter,
Greenville, NC: East Carolina University, 1987), a reasonable average number of persons per
household occupying seasonal housing units is 4.5.
Based on this occupancy rate the town's peak seasonal overnight population in seasonal
housing would be 860. In addition, the town contains approximately 91 motel rooms.
Maximum occupancy of these rooms is estimated to average four occupants per room. Thus,
the total motel occupancy would be 364. The total peak seasonal population should be
approximately 2,074. There are no commercial boat slips or campsites located within Yaupon
Beach.
Based on observations in other coastal communities as well as local observations, it is
estimated that Yaupon Beach's peak day visitor population is 2,000 people. When combined
with the peak seasonal population, the town has a peak day/seasonal population of
approximately 4,074.
3. Population Composition
Table 2 provides a summary of the Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County population
distribution by age group.
Table 2
Town of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County
Population by Age Group
Town of Yaupon
Beach
Brunswick County
Population
% of Total
Population
% of Total
Total Population
764
100%
50,985
100%
Under 5 Years
50
7%
3,278
6%
5 to 17 Years
92
12%
8,766
17%
18 to 24 Years
60
8%
4,186
8%
25 to 34 Years
73
10%
7,632
15%
35 to 44 Years
102
13%
7,232
14%
45 to 54 Years
108
14%
6,019
12%
55 to 64 Years
119
16%
6,411
13%
65 to 69 Years
58
8%
3,191
6%
70 to 74 Years
52
7%
2,053
4%
75 Years and Over
50
7%
2,217
4%
Mean Age
43.2
---
38.2
---
Source: 1990 U.S. Census.
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Because of a significant retirement age population (65 years old or older), the town's 1990
mean age of 43.6 was significantly higher than that of the county as a whole, 38.2.
Approximately 22% of the town's total population was 65 years old or older. An additional
16% of the population was 55 to 64 years old. Many of these residents may have also been
fully or partially retired.
The Yaupon Beach population is extremely well educated. Approximately 32% of the 1990
population held a college degree, while an additional 23% had some college education. For
comparison, only 18% of the total Brunswick County population held a college degree.
Table 3
Town of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County
Population by School Enrollment and Education Attainment
Town of Yaupon
Beach
Brunswick County
Number
% of Total
Number
% of Total
Persons 3+ Years
731
100%
49,079
100%
By School Enrollment:
Enrolled - pre-primary school
8
1 %
616
1 %
Enrolled - elemen./high school
91
12%
8,219
17%
Enrolled in college
23
3%
2,055
4%
Not enrolled in school
609
83%
38,919
78%
Persons 25+ Years
562
100%
34,755
100%
By Educational Attainment:
Less than 9th grade
19
3%
4,103
12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
54
10%
6,701
19%
High school graduate
176
31%
11,581
33%
Some college, no degree
132
23%
6,268
18%
College degree
181
32%
6,192
18%
Source: 1990 U.S. Census.
Because of the town's age composition, only 13% of the population three years old or older
was enrolled in school.
The Yaupon Beach 1990 population was evenly distributed between males and females with
each group comprising 50% of the total population. Almost the entire population was white.
There were only eight non -white residents in 1990.
4. Housing
Yaupon Beach contains an excellent housing inventory. In 1990, the town contained a total
of 612 dwelling units. All dwelling units have complete plumbing facilities, less than one
percent lacked complete kitchen facilities, and all dwelling units were connected to a central
water system. The 1990 housing conditions are summarized in Table 4.
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Table 4
Town of Yaupon Beach
1990 Housing Conditions and Value
Average rooms per unit
Percent with no bedroom
Percent with 3+ bedrooms
Percent lacking complete kitchen
facilities
Percent lacking complete plumbing
Percent on water system
Percent on public sewer
Average value of specified owned homes
With a mortgage
Not mortgaged
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
5.0
2.5%
62.3 %
0.7%
0.0 %
100.0 %
7.0%
$92,492
$107,589
$79,682
The average value of homes within Yaupon Beach in 1990 was well above that for Brunswick
County as a whole. The average value of mortgaged homes was $107,589 within the town
as opposed to $89,649 within the county.
The majority of the town's dwelling units in 1990, 512 or 84%, were single-family detached
units. The 1990 Census indicated that 42% of the town's total dwelling units were vacant.
Table 5 provides a summary of occupancy and unit size data.
Table 5
Town of Yaupon Beach
1990 Housing Occupancy and Size
Town of Yaupon
Beach
Number
% of Total
Total Housing Units
612
---
Vacant
257
42%
Occupied
355
58%
Condominium
0
0%
Owner occupied
248
41 %
With a mortgage
116
19%
Renter occupied
107
17%
Single detached unit
512
84%
Single attached, including row
3
0%
2 to 4 units
80
13%
5 to 19 units
0
0%
20 units or more
0
0%
Mobile home or trailer
0
0%
Other
17
3%
Source: 1990 U.S. Census.
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The town's housing inventory is young. Almost all dwelling units, 89%, have been
constructed since 1960. Over 60% of the units have been constructed since 1970. The age
of the town's housing inventory is summarized in Table 6.
Table 6
Town of Yaupon Beach
Age of Housing Units
Year Structure Built
# of Units
1989 to March 1990
10
1985 to 1988
95
1980 to 1984
96
1970 to 1979
171
1960 to 1969
170
1950 to 1959
67
1940 to 1949
0
1939 or earlier
3
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
5. Economy
Yaupon Beach has a relatively affluent population, the 1990 average household income was
$38,493. This was significantly above the county's average household income of $29,668.
However, it should be noted that approximately 36% of the town's population had a household
income less than $20,000. This is not necessarily evidenced by the high average household
income because approximately 28% of the town's households had incomes at or above
$50,O00 which raised the average. Table 7 provides a summary of 1990 Yaupon Beach and
Brunswick County household income levels.
Table 7
Town of Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County
Household Income Levels
Town of Yaupon
Beach
Brunswick County
Number
% of Total
Number
% of Total
Households
347
100%
20,094
100%
Less than $20,000
126
36%
8,455
42%
$20,000 to $34,999
79
23%
5,392
27%
$35,000 to $49,999
43 .
12%
3,255
16%
$50,000 to $74,999
49
14%
2,060
10%
$75,000 to $99,999
36
10%
574
3%
$100,000to$149,999
12
3%
228
1%
$150,000 or more
2
1 %
130
1 %
Average Household Income S
38,493
_
29,668
Source: 1990 U.S. Census.

Only seven percent of the 1990 population had incomes below the poverty level. The town's
employment by occupation is provided in Table 8.
Table 8
Town of Yaupon Beach
Persons 16 Years and Over by Occupation
Managerial and Professional Specialty Occupations
Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
58
Professional Specialty Occupations
46
Technical, Sales, and Administrative Support:
Technicians and Related Support Occupations
7
Sale Occupations
53
Administrative Support Occupations, including clerical
29
Service Occupations:
Private Household Occupations
0
Protective Service Occupations
9
Service Occupations, except Protective and Household
37
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing Occupations
7
Precision Production, Craft, and Repair Occupations
51
Operators, Fabricators, and Laborers:
Machine Operators, Assemblers, and Inspectors
6
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
5
Handlers, Equipment Cleaners, Helpers and Laborers
13 .
Source: 1990 U.S. Census.
Almost all of the town's employed population is engaged in occupations related to sales and/or
service delivery. This reflects the town's primary focus as a resort community. Only 321
people 16 years old or older are employed. This low employment total reflects the town's
large retirement age population.
6. Summary Population, Housing, and Economy
The following provides a summary of the significant population, housing, and economic data
for Yaupon Beach.
In 1995, Yaupon Beach was the second largest beach community in Brunswick County,
having a total population of 850.
Yaupon Beach has a large retirement age population.
The average value of homes within Yaupon Beach in 1990 was well above that for
Brunswick County as a whole.
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The 1990 average household income for Yaupon Beach was $38,493. This was
significantly above the county's average household income of $29,668.
Only seven percent of the 1990 population had incomes below the poverty level.
Almost all of the town's employed population is engaged in occupations related to sales
and/or service delivery.
C. EXISTING LAND USE
Introduction
Existing land use within Yaupon Beach has changed very little since 1990. This is, in part, due
to the imposition of a sewer moratorium in 1993 which has limited sewer connections. The
town has remained a quiet, primarily residential community. The existing land use map is
depicted on Map 1.
2. Residential
Since November, 1990, approximately 61 new dwelling units have been constructed in Yaupon
Beach. The majority of the units were single-family residential units with a few duplex units.
These units were scattered throughout the community. A total of approximately 380 vacant
lots remain within Yaupon Beach. The majority of these lots are zoned for single-family and
duplex construction. The largest concentration of vacant parcels is located on Elizabeth Drive
adjacent to the Elizabeth River Coastal Wetlands. The majority of the town's oceanfront lots
have been developed. Most of the town's residential development has been effectively
protected from infringing conflicting land uses.
3. Commercial
Commercial land use in Yaupon Beach is concentrated in three general "strips": 1) along
Yaupon Drive in the central part of town from 79th Street to McGlamery Street; 2) along the
western side of NC Highway 133 (Country Club Drive southward to Yaupon Drive; and 3)
along Ocean Drive clustered around the fishing pier. The commercial uses which are allowed
in Yaupon Beach are identified in the town's zoning ordinance. A copy of the zoning ordinance
and map are available for review at the town's municipal building.
4. Industrial
There is no industrial land use in Yaupon Beach. The town's zoning ordinance does not allow
for any industrial land use.
5. Public. Institutional, and Recreational
Public land use exists at the corner of Yaupon Drive and Trott Street (the Town Hall and fire
station). Institutional uses include the churches in town. Brunswick County constructed a
library in 1994 at the corner of Yaupon Drive and Barbee Boulevard. In addition, the town
intends to install sidewalks along the north side of Yaupon Drive from 79th Street to Country
Club Drive.
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Town of Yaupon Beach
Land and Water Use Map
May 1998
LEGEND
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Marsh (Primary Nursery Area)
Commercial
Public Facility
Single Family Residential
Multi -Family Residential
Open Space Recreational
Religous
Vacant
Waterfront Access Sites
* New Construction Since
November 1990
SA Shellfishing For Market
Purposes, Primary Recreation,
Aquatic Life Propagation And
Survival Fishing, Wildlife, And
Secondary Recreation.
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other usage spesified by
the "SC" classification.
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Recreational land use includes part (5 holes) of the Oak Island Golf Course located in the
eastern part of town. Also designated as recreational land use is a low-lying area
(approximately 5 acres) of land at the end of Womble Street and bounded on both sides by
Elizabeth Drive. This area, although poorly -drained with severe soil limitations for
development, is utilized for passive recreational uses such as visual access to the Elizabeth
River waterway and coastal wetlands. The beach itself is also a public use.
The town has significant shoreline access facilities. These are summarized in Table 9. A total
of 97 off-street parking spaces are provided. All but one have dune crossover facilities.
Table 9
Town of Yaupon Beach
Public Beach and Waterfront Access Sites (CAMA-funded)
Handicap
Parking
Dune
Board-
Picnic
Nature
'
Location
Access
Restroom
Shower
Spaces
Crossing
walk
Gazebo
Table
Pier
Trail
Crowell St
No
No
No
6
Yes
No'
No
No .
No
No
Sherrill St
No
No
No
10
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Barbee St
No
No
No
20
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Keziah St
No
No
No
10
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
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Trott St
No
No
No
10
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Norton St
No
No
No
6
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Mercer St
No
No
No
10
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Sellers St
No
No
No
5
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
McGlamery
Yes
No
Yes
15
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
St
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Source: NC Division of Coastal Management.
' 6. Transoortation/Public Utilities
' Yaupon Beach owns and maintains all roads 01.3 miles) except Yaupon Drive and Country
Club Drive INC Hwy 1331. Town -owned roads include 11.3 miles and state -maintained roads
in the town's jurisdiction total 1.97 miles. Public utilities include: 1) the town's water system,
' with the water tower and Well #1 on Yaupon Drive at the Town Hall, and Well #2 on NC 133
at Live Oak Drive; 2) the Brunswick County Electric Membership Cooperative facilities at
McGlamery Street and Elizabeth Drive; and 3) the town's sewer system.
' 7. Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan
The Water Quality Section of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
(NCDEM) has initiated a basinwide approach to state water quality management. The overall
goal of basinwide management is to develop consistent and effective long range water quality
' management strategies that protect the quality and intended uses of North Carolina's surface
waters while accommodating population increases and economic growth.
Basinwide management is not a new regulatory program. Rather, it is a watershed -based
management approach which features basinwide permitting of discharges, integration of

existing point and nonpoint source regulatory programs, and preparation of basinwide water
quality management plans for each of the state's 17 river basins by 1998. Plans will be
updated at five year intervals.
The purpose of the basinwide management plan is to communicate to policy makers, the
regulated community, and the general public, the state's rationale, approaches, and long-term
strategies for each basin. In general, this process involves the following five major phases of
development:
Collecting pertinent water quality and related information,
Analyzing the information and targeting problem areas,
— Development management strategies,
Circulating a draft plan for public review and comment, and
— Finalizing the plan.
Eight of North Carolina's major river basins cross the coastal area: Lumber, Cape Fear, White
Oak, Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, Roanoke, Chowan, and Pasquotank. The Division of Water Quality
has further subdivided these basins into smaller "sub -basins", which are currently used as the
foundation for their basinwide water quality plans. Even smaller watersheds were recently
delineated for the entire state by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. These
watersheds are referred to as "14-digit hydrologic units" (because of the unique 14-digit code
assigned to each watershed) or simply "small watersheds". These small watersheds generally
range in size from 5,000 to 50,000 acres.
The Town of Yaupon Beach is located in the Cape Fear River basin. The Cape Fear basinwide
management plan was completed in 1995.
The long-range basinwide management goal is to provide a means of addressing the complex
problem of planning for reasonable economic growth while protecting and/or restoring the
quality and intended uses of the Cape Fear Basin's surface waters.
In striving towards the long-range goal stated above, the Division of Environmental
Management's highest priority near -term goals will be the following:
Identify and restore the most seriously impaired waters in the basin;
Protect those waters known to be of the highest quality or supporting biological
communities of special importance;
Manage problem pollutants, particularly nutrients, biological oxygen demand and
sediment and fecal coliform, in order to correct existing water quality problems and to
ensure protection of those waters currently supporting their uses.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management has identified 16 sub -basins
including 24 watersheds within the Cape Fear Basin. Each sub -basin and watershed has been
assigned a numerical code for the purpose of identification. Yaupon Beach is located entirely
within watershed 03030005070010 located in sub -basin 03-06-17. The following table
provides information relevant to sub -basin 03-06-17.
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Table 10
Town of Yaupon Beach Watershed
LAND AND WATER AREAS
POPULATION POPULATION DENSITY
(Number of Persons) (Persons/Square Mile) Total Land and
Water Area Water Area Land Area
Subbasin 1970 1980 1990 1970 1980 1990 Acres Sq.miles Sq.Miles Sq.Miles
03-06-17 38,646 48,954 56,457 77 98
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8. Existina Land Use Problems
The following provides a summary of the town's significant existing land use problems. These
are not listed in order of priority.
Beach erosion.
Traffic congestion on Yaupon Drive and Country Club Road.
Continued protection of residential areas.
Protection of the Areas of Environmental Concern.
9. Existina Ordinances and Land Use Controls
The following ordinances and land use related documents are available at the Yaupon Beach
Town Hall.
a. CAMA Land Use Plan
The 1990 Land Use Plan Update for Yaupon Beach, which contained policy statements
guiding growth and development, superseded the town's 1986 Land Use Plan. This 1997
Land Use Plan Update will supersede the 1990 plan upon adoption by the local government.
b. Zoning Ordinance - enforced by Town Building Inspector
The zoning ordinance for the Town of Yaupon Beach, adopted October 28, 1986, has
been amended numerous times. It provides for orderly growth and outlines densities and uses
for each zoning district. The Town of Yaupon Beach does not maintain any extraterritorial
jurisdictional authority. The zoning ordinance used as its basis the 1986 Land Use Plan, and
is consistent with land use plan policies.
C. Subdivision Ordinance - enforced by Town Building Inspector
The "Chapter 11, Subdivision of Land Ordinance" for Yaupon Beach was adopted
February 19, 1974, to provide for the orderly subdivision of land. The subdivision ordinance
is consistent with land use plan policies.
d. National Flood Insurance Program - enforced by Town Building Inspector
Yaupon Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, which outlines
provisions to control activity in the natural flood plans and ensure that areas prone to flood
conditions are protected.
e. Sewer Ordinance - enforced by Town Public Works Director
The Town of Yaupon Beach adopted a sewer ordinance on June 14, 1993. This
ordinance establishes rules and regulations for the operation of the sewer system. Residences
and businesses are required to connect to the sewer system.
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f. North Carolina State Building Code - enforced by Town Building Inspector
The town has adopted and enforces the North Carolina State Building Code.
g. Ordinance to Establish Rules and Regulations for the Operation of the Yaupon
Beach Water System - enforced by Town Public Works Director
This ordinance was adopted May 21, 1984. The ordinance governs the operation of
the water system.
h. Ordinance to Protect Beach Areas of Yaupon Beach - enforced by Town Police
Department
This ordinance was adopted on July 15, 1988. The ordinance regulates the use of
vehicles on beach areas. Only emergency vehicles are permitted on the beach areas.
D. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: LAND SUITABILITY
1: T000graohv/Geology/Climate
Yaupon Beach is primarily flat, slopes less than 2%, with the highest elevations being
approximately 20 to 27 feet above sea level. The following provides a summary of selected
elevations in Yaupon Beach.
Golf Course
Oak Island Drive - between house #'s 40 & 44 ...... 14'
Quail Hollow - between house #'s 10 & 12 ....... 15'
5 Augusta Drive .......................... 15.3'
33 Augusta Drive ......................... 17.5'
Fairway It ................................ 27'
Yaupon Section'
McGlamery & Yaupon Drive .................. 20.3"
Sellers ............................... 21.3%"
Norton ............................... 23.2'/2"
Trott..................................21.7"
Barbee ............................... 17.4y2„
Sherrill ................................ 17.6"
*Elevation measured at centerline of road.
Yaupon Beach is situated in a geologically complex area. A post -Miocene aquifer exists
between the land surface and a depth of 40 feet below surface. The aquifer consists of sand
and contains potable water. Below the post -Miocene is the tertiary system aquifer. The
aquifer contains porous and permeable limestone, providing conditions in which excellent
quality groundwater is stored under artesian conditions. The tertiary system aquifer is
approximately 140 feet thick and extends down from approximately a 40-foot depth to 200
feet deep. The Miocene and tertiary aquifers appear to be connected. Thus, rainfall in the
Yaupon Beach area aids in aquifer recharge.
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Yaupon Beach is hot and humid in summer, but the coast is frequently cooled by sea breezes.
Winter is cool with occasional, brief cold spells. Rain falls throughout the year and is fairly
heavy. Annual precipitation is adequate for all crops. The town is periodically subjected to
damaging hurricanes.
During the winter the average temperature is 47 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average daily
minimum temperature of 37 degrees. In the summer, the average temperature is 78 degrees,
and the average daily minimum temperature is 86 degrees.
Of the total annual precipitation, 32 inches, or 60 percent, usually falls in April through
September. In 2 years out of 10, the rainfall in April through September is less than 25
inches. Thunderstorms occur on about 45 days each year, and most occur in summer.
Snowfall is rare. The average seasonal snowfall is less than 1 inch.
The town's many low-lying areas are extremely susceptible tosea level rise. Flooding resulting
from sea level rise may be a long-term problem. Over the last 100 years, the sea level has
risen approximately one foot. Most experts agree that the rate of sea level rise will increase
over the next 100 years. The maximum increase has been forecast to be as much as four to
seven feet. An increase of that magnitude would be disastrous to the town. Approximately
60 to 70 percent of the town could be inundated. The impact of sea level rise has serious
implications for Yaupon Beach. The rate of rise should be carefully monitored. The Town of
Yaupon Beach is not opposed to the use of bulkheads to protect its estuarine shoreline areas.
2. Flood Hazard Areas
The Town of Yaupon Beach has a flood insurance rate map (FIRM) which was prepared in
1990. The town's Building Inspector enforces the Flood Insurance Ordinance. All of Yaupon
Beach is subject to flooding at various depths. Approximately 25% of Yaupon Beach would
be inundated by a 100-year flood. The various flood zones are delineated on Map 2. The
following table indicates the special flood hazard areas which are located within Yaupon
Beach.
Table 11
Town of Yaupon Beach
Special Flood Hazard Areas
Zone AE An area inundated by 1 % annual chance flooding, for which base flood elevations ,
have been determined.
Zone VE An area inundated by 1 % annual chance flooding, with velocity hazard (wave '
action); no base flood elevations have been determined.
Zone X500 An area inundated by 0.2% annual chance flooding; an area inundated by 1 % annual
chance flooding with average depths of less than 1 foot or with drainage areas less '
than 1 square mile; or an area protected by levees from 1 % annual chance flooding.
Zone X An area that is determined to be outside the 1 % and 0.2% annual chance
floodplains. ,
Source: Town of Yaupon Beach FIRM.

In 1986, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepared maps of Coastal North Carolina which
delineated the flooding which may be expected to occur as a result of hurricanes. The maps
were prepared utilizing a computer base model named SLOSH, Sea Lake Overlaid Surge From
Hurricanes. The model plots hurricane -related flooding which may result from a number of
characteristics including wind speed, wind direction, time, tide, etc.
The greatest storm surge impact will occur from hurricanes. Approximately 20 to 25% of
Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction would be inundated by a Category Three hurricane.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a rating system based on hurricane intensity. Within
each category is a description of wind speed, storm surge, and estimated damages. Examples
of each category are noted.
Category One Hurricane:
Winds 74-95 mph. Storm surge generally 4-5 feet above normal. No significant
damage to permanent structures. Damage limited to unanchored mobile homes,
shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed areas. Limited
coastal road flooding and minor pier damage may occur. Hurricanes Allison and
Noel of 1995 were Category One hurricanes at peak intensity.
Category Two Hurricane:
Winds 96-110 mph. Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some
roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings. Considerable damage
to shrubbery and trees. Some trees blown down. Considerable damage to
mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-lying
escape routes flood 2-4 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Small
craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings. Hurricane Bertha of 1996 was
a Category Two hurricane when it hit the North Carolina coast.
I Category Three Hurricane:
Winds 111-130 mph. Storm surge generally 9-12 feet above normal. Some
structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount
of curtainwall failures. Foliage blown off trees. Large trees blown down.
' Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape
routes are covered by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane
center. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger
' structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain lower than 5 feet above mean
sea level may be flooded 8 miles inland. Evacuation of low-lying residences
within several blocks of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane Fran of 1996
was a Category Three hurricane.
Category Four Hurricane:
I' Winds 131-155 mph. Storm surge generally 13-18 feet above normal. More
extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on
small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete
' destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows. Low-
lying escape routes may be covered by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival
of the hurricane center. Major damage to the lower floors of structures near the
' shore. Terrain lower than 10 feet above sea level may be flooded, requiring the

massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles. Hurricanes
Opal and Hugo were Category Four hurricanes at peak intensity when they
struck the Florida and South Carolina coasts, respectively. Both storms
eventually passed over the western part of North Carolina. At this time, wind
speeds had dropped to tropical storm force winds.
Category Five Hurricane:
Winds greater than 155 mph. Storm surge generally greater than 18 feet.
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some
complete building failures with small utility buildings blown away. All shrubs,
trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe
and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by
rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage
to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 feet above sea level and
within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on
low ground within 5-10 miles of the shoreline may be required. Hurricane
Gilbert of 1988 was a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity and is the
strongest Atlantic tropical cyclone of record.
In addition to the SLOSH maps prepared by the Corps of Engineers, the Division of Coastal
Management has provided Yaupon Beach with storm surge maps for slow and fast moving
hurricanes. These maps are available for review at the Yaupon Beach Town Hall.
Yaupon Beach suffers intermittent flooding from rainfall and stormwater runoff. The soil
associations shown on Map 3 provide an indication of the locations of high water table areas
and areas susceptible to flooding. The soil types are delineated in Table 12. Most of the soils
suffer from a high water table at some time during the year. However, only the Bohicket and
Corolla soils experienced any intermittent flooding.
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Table 12
Town of Yaupon Beach
Soil Susceptibility to Flooding
High Water Table
Map
Symbol
Soil Types
Depth
Kind
Months
BO
Bohicket silty clay loam
+3-0
Apparent
Jan -Dec
Co
Corolla
1.5-3.0
Apparent
Nov -May
KrB
Kureb fine sand
> 6.0
---
LA
Lafitte
0-0.5
Apparent
Jan -Dec
Lo
Leon fine sand
0-1.0
Apparent
Jun -Feb
Me
Mandarin fine sand
1.5-3.5
Apparent
Jun -Dec
NeE
Newhan fine sand
>6.0
---
---
WaB
Wando fine sand
4.0-6.0
Apparent
Jan -Mar
Wo
Woodington
0.5-1.0
Apparent
Dec -May
YaB
Yaupon
2.0-4.0
Apprent
Jan -Dec
Floodin
Frequency Duration Months
Frequent Very brief Jan -Dec
Rare --- ---
None ---
Frequent Brief Jan -Dec
None --- ---
None --- ---
None ---
None --- ---
None --- ---
None --- ---
Source: Soil Survey of Brunswick County. North Carolina, United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
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3. Soils
A detailed soils survey of Brunswick County has been completed by the Soil Conservation
Service. Based on that survey, there are six different soil associations located within the
town's planning jurisdiction. These associations are delineated on Map 3 and their conditions
for site development are provided in Table 13. Many of the soils located within Yaupon
Beach's planning jurisdiction have some limitations for development.
Table 13
Town of Yaupon Beach
Soil Associations - Degree and Kind of Limitation for Stated Use
Map
Dwellings without
Septic Tank
Symbol
Soil Types
Basements
Streets & Roads
Absorption Fields
BO
Bohicket silty clay
Severe: flooding,
Severe: low
Severe: flooding,
loam
ponding, shrink-
strength, ponding,
ponding, peres slowly
swell
flooding
Co
Corolla
Severe: flooding
Moderate: flooding,
Severe: wetness, poor
wetness
filter
KrB
Kureb fine sand
Slight
Slight
Severe: poor filter
LA
Witte
Severe: flooding,
Severe: flooding,
Severe: flooding
low strength
low strength
Lo
Leon fine sand
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness, poor
Ma Mandarin fine
sand
NeE Newhan fine sand
WaB Wando fine sand
Wo Woodington
YaB Yaupon
Moderate:
wetness
Severe; slope
Slight
Severe: wetness
Severe: wetness
filter
Moderate: wetness Severe: wetness
Severe: slope
Slight
Severe: wetness
Severe: low
strength, shrink -
swell
Severe: poor filter,
slope
Severe: poor filter
Severe: wetness
Severe: peres slowly,
wetness
Source: Soil Survey of Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States Department of Agriculture,
Soil Conservation Service.
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Town of Yaupon Beach
Soils Map
May 1998
Legend
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Limits
......••. Shoreline
WaB
Wando fine sand
BO
Bohicket silty clay loa
Lo
Leon fine sand
KrB
Kureb fine sand
Ma
Mandarin fine sand
Co
Corolla fine sand
NeE
Newhan fine sand
The preparation of this map was financed in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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4. Manmade Hazards/Restrictions
Other than submerged retail fuel storage tanks, there are no significant manmade hazards
located within Yaupon Beach. The Brunswick County Airport is located north of the town.
Yaupon Beach lies directly in the flight path of the airport and is, therefore, subject to aircraft
noise and accident risk. There are no energy generating facilities within Yaupon Beach.
However, the Carolina Power and Light Nuclear Power Plant which is located approximately
five miles northeast of the community is a potential hazard. Obviously, an accident at the
plant could have major impact on the town. Evacuation plans are in effect and monitored by
the Brunswick County Emergency Management Coordinator.
The second potential hazard would be the possibility of contamination of the Cape Fear River,
Elizabeth River, and/or the Intracoastal Waterway from the Port of Wilmington, in the event
of a large oil or chemical spill, or from damage to a tanker traveling to the Port of Wilmington.
Also, explosives are occasionally shipped on the Cape Fear River to and from the Sunny Point
Army Terminal. In any case, damage to marine life and the estuarine shoreline as well as the
Yaupon Beach area could be extensive. Offshore exploration or drilling for oil or gas has not
been an issue in Yaupon Beach. However, the town will continue to monitor such activities.
5. Fraoile Areas
a. Coastal Wetlands
The coastal wetlands are generally delineated on Map 4, Areas of Environmental
Concern and Other Fragile Areas. However, it is emphasized that the specific locations of
coastal wetlands can be determined only through on -site investigation and analysis. Coastal
wetlands are defined as salt marshes regularly- or irregularly -flooded by tides including wind
tides, provided this shall not include hurricane or tropical storm tides. These areas must
contain at least one, but not necessarily all of the following marsh plant species: Cordgrass,
Black Needlerush, Glasswort, Salt Grass, Sea Lavender, Bulrush, Saw Grass, Cat -tail, Salt
Meadow Grass, and Salt Reed Grass. The coastal wetlands are vital to the complex food
chain found in estuaries. They provide marine nursery areas and are essential to a sound
commercial fishing industry. Coastal wetlands also serve as barriers against flood damage
and control erosion between the estuary and uplands. The coastal wetlands adjacent to
Yaupon Beach include some estuarine islands. The town understands that in some cases
development of these estuarine islands may be permitted under 15A NCAC 7H minimum use
standards. However, the town does ?got consider these areas suitable for development.
During the planning period, the town will pursue the development of an ordinance to regulate
the development of estuarine islands.
b. Estuarine Waters
Estuarine waters are generally those waters found in estuaries, sounds, bays, salt
water shorelines, and the Atlantic Ocean within three miles of the shoreline. They are the
dominant component and bonding element of the entire estuarine system, integrating aquatic
influences from both the land and the sea. The estuarine waters are among the most
productive natural environments within Yaupon Beach. The waters support the valuable
commercial and sports fisheries of the coastal area which are comprised of estuarine
dependent species such as menhaden, flounder, shrimp, crabs, and oysters.
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LEGEND
- - - - - Yaupon Beach Town Limits
— - Shoreline
Coastal Wetlands/
Primary Nursery Area
+--�-.— Berm Restoration
1) The coastal wetland areas am defined by 15A NCAC
71-1.0205 as any salt marsh or other marsh subject to
regular or occasional flooding by tides, including wind
tides (whether or not the fide waters reach the
marshland areas through natural or artificial water
courses), provided this shall not Include hurricane or
tropical stone tides. Precise locations of all coastal
wetlands must be determined in the field.
2) At 404 wetland areas are classified as conservation.
However, because of map scale, locations cannot be
delineated. Precise locations must be determined
through on -site analysis and verification. Federal 404
permitting and regulatory requirements shall apply:
3) Estuarine Shoreline Areas - In shoreline areas not
contiguous to waters classified as outstanding resource
waters by the Environmental ManagementComrnission,
all land 75 feet landward from the mean high water level
or normal water level are considered to be estuarine
shorelines. There are no outstanding resource waters
In Yaupon Beach.
4) Public Trust and Estuarine Water Areas - At waters
under the jurisdiction of Yaupon Beach are either
estuarine waters or public trust areas as defined in 15A
NCAC 7H.0206 Estuarine Waters and .0207 Public
Trust Areas. Precise locations of Public Trust and
Estuarine Water Areas must be determined in the field.
5) Ocean Hazard Areas - Ocean hazard areas are
those areas defined by 15A NCAC 7H.0300. These
areas include all beaches, primary dunes, and frontal
dunes and other areas in which geologic, vegetative,
and soil conditions Indicate a substantial possibility of
excessive expansion or flood damage.
The preparation of this map was tinanned in part
through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through fiords provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which Is administered by the Discs of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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C. Estuarine Shorelines
Estuarine shorelines are those non -ocean shorelines that are especially vulnerable to
erosion, flooding, or other adverse effects of wind and water. They are intimately connected
to the estuary. In shoreline areas not contiguous to waters classified as outstanding resource
waters by the Environmental Management Commission, all land 75 feet landward from the
mean high water level or normal water level are considered to be estuarine shorelines. In
shoreline areas contiguous to waters classified as outstanding resource waters by the
Environmental Management Commission, all land 575 feet landward from the mean high water
level or normal water level are considered to be estuarine shoreline. Development within the
estuarine shorelines influences the quality of estuarine life and is subject to the damaging
processes of shorefront erosion and flooding. The Town of Yaupon Beach supports bulkhead
construction within estuarine shoreline areas.
d. Public Trust Areas
Public trust areas are all waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the lands thereunder from
' the mean high water mark to the seaward limit of state jurisdiction; all natural bodies of water
subject to measurable lunar tides and lands thereunder to the mean high water mark; all
navigable natural bodies of water and lands thereunder to the mean high water level or mean
' water level as the case may be, except privately -owned lakes to which the public has no right
of access; all water in artificially created bodies of water containing significant public fishing
resources or other public resources which are accessible to the public by navigation from
' bodies of. water in which the public has rights of navigation; and all waters in artificially
created bodies of water in which the public has acquired rights by prescription, custom, usage,
dedication, or any other means. In determining whether the public has acquired rights in
' artificially created bodies of water, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) the use of the body of water by the public,
' (2) the length of time the public has used the area,
(3) the value of public resources in the body of water,
(4) whether the public resources in the body of water are mobile to the extent that
' they can move into natural bodies of water,
(5) whether the creation of the artificial body of water required permission from the
state, and
(6) the value of the body of water to the public for navigation from one public area
to another public area.
These areas are significant because the public has rights in these areas, including
' navigation and recreation. The public trust areas also support valuable commercial and sports
fisheries, have aesthetic value, and are important resources for economic development.
' Public trust areas are not mapped in this plan. The areas must be determined through
in -field analysis and definition.
e. Ocean Hazard Areas
Ocean hazard areas consist of ocean erodible areas, high hazard flood areas, inlet
' hazard areas, and unvegetated beach areas. Ocean hazard landforms include ocean dunes,
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beaches, and shorelines. Ocean dunes include both primary dunes and frontal dunes. Primary
dunes are the first mounds of sand located landward of the ocean beaches having an elevation
equal to the mean flood level (in a storm having a one percent chance of being equaled or
exceeded in any given space) for the areas plus six feet. The primary dune extends landward
to the lowest elevation in the depression behind that same mound of sand. In areas where
there is a primary dune, that dune shall be deemed to be the frontal dune. Where there is no
primary dune, the frontal dune is deemed to be the first mound of sand located landward of
the ocean beach having sufficient vegetation, height, continuity and configuration to offer
protective value. The dunes are essential to the protection of oceanfront areas. The Areas
of Environmental Concern and Other Fragile Areas map generally delineates the location of the
1993 dune restoration project. However, the reader is cautioned that according to the Division
of Coastal Management, the restoration project area no longer exists as a dune and is now
considered "unvegetated beach".
Ocean beaches and shorelines are lands consisting of unconsolidated soil materials that
extend from the mean low water line landward to a point where either (1) the growth of
vegetation occurs, or (2) a distinct change in slope or elevation alters the configuration of the
land form, whichever is farther landward. The entire length of Yaupon Beach is an ocean
beach. It is important to note that the ocean beach areas within Yaupon Beach serve as
significant. nesting grounds for sea turtles. Yaupon Beach contains ocean erodible areas and
high hazard flood areas, but no unvegetated beach area (a dynamic area that is subject to rapid
unpredictable landform change from wind and wave action). Unvegetated beach areas are only
designated following detailed studies by the Coastal Resources Commission. There are no inlet
hazard areas in Yaupon Beach.
f. 404 Wetlands (defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act)
404 wetlands are areas covered by water or that have waterlogged soils for long
periods during the growing season. Plants growing in wetlands are capable of living in soils
lacking oxygen for at least part of the growing season. 404 wetlands include, but are not
limited to, bottomlands, forests, swamps, pocosins, pine savannahs, bogs, marshes, and wet
meadows.
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires that anyone interested in depositing
dredged or fill material into "waters of the United States," including wetlands, must apply for
and receive a permit for such activities. The Wilmington office of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers has regulatory authority in Yaupon Beach. While there may be scattered wetland
areas located within Yaupon Beach, the specific locations of wetlands areas must be
determined through on -site analysis. It should be noted that in some Areas of Environmental
Concern, both the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the regulatory requirements of the
Coastal Area Management Act may have overlapping jurisdiction. Simultaneous to the
preparation of this plan, amendments to the federal definition of wetlands were being
considered which could reduce the areas afforded protection under the wetlands legislation.
g. Slopes in Excess of 12%
Except for some dune areas, there are no slopes in excess of 12% located within the
Town of Yaupon Beach. The Newhan soils, delineated on Map 3, have slopes ranging from
2 to 30 percent.
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h. Excessive Erosion Areas
The Town of Yaupon Beach has experienced excessive erosion in its ocean hazard area.
15A NCAC 7H use standards prohibit permanent stabilization of ocean shorelines.
i. Historic and Archaeological Sites
According to the NC Division of Archives and History, there are no known historic or
archaeological sites in Yaupon Beach.
j. Other Fragile Areas
There are no inlet hazard areas, natural resource areas, complex natural areas, or any
coastal geologic formations as defined by 15A NCAC 7H located in Yaupon Beach.
6. Areas of Resource Potential
Beach.
a. Regionally Significant Public Parks
There are no public parks having regional significance located in the Town of Yaupon
b. Marine Resources
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality assigns water quality classifications to all
waters of the State of North Carolina. The schedule of classifications is provided by 15 NCAC
2B.0302 to .0317. The classifications are based upon the existing or contemplated best
usage of the various streams and segments of streams within a basin, as determined through
studies, evaluations, and comments received at public hearings. The state classifies tidal salt
waters as follows:
Class SA: shellfishing for market purposes and any other usage specified by
the "SB" and "SC" classification;
Class SB: primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "SC"
classification;
Class SC: fish and wildlife propagation, secondary recreation, and other
uses requiring waters of lower quality.
All waters of the Elizabeth River within Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction are
classified as SA waters while the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are classified as SB waters.
The general locations of the water classifications are delineated on Map 1, Existing Land Use.
SA waters are primarily reserved for shellfishing plus all uses allowed in SC and SB classified
waters.
Primary nursery areas are those areas of the estuarine system where initial post -larval
development takes place. These areas are usually located in the uppermost sections of an
estuarine system where populations are uniformly very early juveniles. Primary nursery areas
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are located in the northern section of town in the coastal wetland areas north to the Elizabeth
River. In the furtherance of marine resources, the town supports aquaculture activities.
In addition, surface waters (streams, lakes, or estuaries) are rated as either fully
supporting (S), support -threatened (ST), partially supporting (PS), or nonsupporting INS) by the
Division of Water Quality. The terms refer to whether the classified uses of the water (such
as water supply, aquatic life protection and swimming) are being fully supported, partially
supported, or are not supported. For instance, saltwaters classified for commercial shellfish
harvesting (SA) would be rated as fully supporting if bacterial levels in the water were low
enough to allow harvesting. However, if fecal coliform bacteria levels were too high to allow
shellfish to be harvested, but not too high to prevent swimming, then the waters would be
rated as partially supporting since they only support the swimming. If the waters were
impacted to the point that even swimming was disallowed, the waters would be rated as
nonsupporting. All waters within Yaupon Beach are full -supporting.
Water depth and surface area within and adjacent to Yaupon Beach is limited. There
is very little water area suited to open water marina construction. Upland marina and dry
stack storage facilities have not been supported by the town. Limited water surface and depth
make the establishment of mooring fields difficult. In order to enhance water access to the
Elizabeth River and Yaupon Beach, the town considers channel maintenance and preservation
of the Intracoastal Waterway to be important to the town.
All of Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction is located within the Cape Fear River Basin
within subbasin area 03030005070010. The city occupies 1.5% of the Cape Fear Basin's
land area.
C. Agricultural and Forestlands
. There are no significant agriculturally productive or commercially productive forestlands
or maritime forests located within Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction.
d. Marinas and Mooring Fields
Marinas are defined as any publicly or privately owned dock, basin, or wet boat storage
facility constructed to accommodate more than 10 boats and providing any of the following
services: permanent or transient docking spaces, dry storage, fueling facilities, haulout
facilities, and repair service. Excluded from this definition are boat ramp facilities allowing
access only, temporary docking and none of the preceding services.
At the present time, there are no marinas within Yaupon Beach. However, the Town
of Yaupon Beach allows the construction of marinas with 30 or fewer slips which comply with
15A NCAC 7H.
A "freestanding mooring" is any means to attach a ship, boat, vessel, floating structure,
or other water craft to a stationary underwater device, mooring buoy, buoyed anchor, or piling
(as long as the piling is not associated with an existing or proposed pier, dock, or boathouse).
When more than one freestanding mooring is used in the same general vicinity it is commonly
referred to as a mooring field. There are currently no mooring fields within Yaupon Beach.
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e. Floating Homes
A floating home or structure is any structure, not a boat, supported by a means of
flotation, designed to be used without a permanent foundation, which is used or intended for
human habitation or commerce. A structure will be considered a floating structure when it is
inhabited or used for commercial purposes for more than thirty days in any one location. A
boat may be deemed a floating structure when its means of propulsion has been removed or
rendered inoperative and it contains at least 200 square feet of living space area. There are
currently no floating homes within Yaupon Beach.
f. Aquaculture
As defined under N.C. General Statute 106-758, aquaculture is the propagation and
rearing of aquatic species in controlled or selected environments, including, but not limited to,
ocean ranching. Aquaculture has not been an issue within Yaupon Beach's planning
jurisdiction.
g. Channel Maintenance and Interstate Waterways
The Intracoastal Waterway traverses the Town of Yaupon Beach just north of its
northern boundary. The waterway provides an indispensible route for fishermen, commercial
barge traffic, and recreational boat traffic, all contributing to the town's economic well-being.
The waterway and the berthing channel/turning basin at the State Port Terminal in Wilmington
are both maintained by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Recent years have seen a continuing
increase in waterway and port traffic as tourism and import/export activities have grown.
Proper maintenance of channels is important to Yaupon Beach. If silt or other deposits
fill in the channels, safe and efficient movement of commercial fishing, recreational, and
transport vessels could be impeded.
E. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
Water Supply
The Town of Yaupon Beach has owned and operated its own water system since 1971, In
August, 1997, the town provided water to just over 650 customers. At that time, only two
(2) customers were served outside the town limits. These customers included the Oak Island
Country Club. The system consists of two deep wells which tap into the Castle Hayne Aquifer
and a 75,000 gallon elevated water storage tank. Historically, in Yaupon Beach, peak
seasonal water usage occurs either in June or July. During July, 1997, Yaupon Beach
experienced an average daily water consumption of approximately 163,000 gallons per day
' (gpd). With a total system capacity of 432,000 gpd, only approximately 38% of the water
system's capacity was required to meet average daily demand for the month of July, 1997.
It should be noted that the town's water system is interconnected with the Brunswick County
water system which may serve as a back-up during emergencies. To date, the town has only
utilized the county's system while making repairs.
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Sewer
Since October, 1993, the Town of Yaupon Beach has owned and operated its own sewer
system. The activated sludge sewage treatment plant, located north of town on Fish Factory
Road, has a design capacity of 400,000 gpd with a permitted disposal capacity of 180,000
gpd. Land application of sludge is currently provided by a private contractor. In August,
1997, the sewer system served just over 650 customers. At that time, only two (2)
customers were served outside the town limits: the Oak Island Country Club and the Oak
Island Villas. Flow into the sewer system averages approximately 85,000 gpd in the winter
and approximately 129,000 gpd during July.
Due to the sewer system's treated effluent disposal limitations, a sewer moratorium was
imposed by the state in July, 1994. It prohibited any additional extensions or taps outside of
town and imposed a two year moratorium on adding sewer taps. The Town of Yaupon Beach
has repeatedly requested that the state lift the sewer moratorium. The moratorium was lifted
on Friday, September 5, 1997, but a limit of 180,000 gpd average monthly flow remains in
effect. There are no package treatment plants located within the Town of Yaupon Beach.
Additional developments relating to the town's sewer system are discussed in Section II of this
plan.
3. Solid Waste Disposal
The Town of Yaupon Beach contracts with a private hauler for twice per week year-round
residential garbage collection. Commercial businesses are responsible for arranging their own
trash bin service; garbage collection services are provided. Ultimately, the town's solid waste
is transferred to the Brunswick County Landfill located in Supply. It should be noted that the
existing landfill facility is scheduled to close December 31, 1997. The county's initial plans
were to construct a new facility adjacent to the existing site. However, it is more likely now
that the county will opt for some form of regional multi -county arrangement for disposal of
solid waste. Brunswick County had not reached a decision on this matter at the time this plan
was drafted.
A recycling center is located at the Caswell Beach Town Hall and is available for the residents
of Yaupon Beach. This facility is operated jointly by the towns of Caswell Beach and Yaupon
Beach.
4. Schools
Residents of Yaupon Beach are served by the Brunswick County school system. Specifically,
Yaupon Beach's students attend Southport Elementary, South Brunswick Middle and South
Brunswick High schools. Table 14 provides general information relating to these schools
including grades served, a comparison of enrollment versus capacity for the school years 1990
and 1997, location, and approximate distance from Yaupon Beach.
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Table 14
Brunswick County School System
Southport
South Brunswick
South Brunswick
Elementary
Middle
High
Grade Levels
K-5
6-8
9-12
Location
Southport
Boiling Spring Lakes
Boiling Spring Lakes
Approx. Distance from
8 miles
16 miles
16 miles
Yaupon Beach
1990 Enrollment
848
660
851
1997 Enrollment
809
748
760
1997 Capacity
744
462
900
1997 % Over/Under
8.0% over
38.2% over
18.4% under
Capacity
Source: Brunswick County Schools.
Detailed information on the distribution of Yaupon Beach's children for each school is not
available. However, it is estimated that there are approximately 160 school aged children
residing within the Town of Yaupon Beach.
In addition to the above schools, the Brunswick County Community College operates facilities
in Southport, Supply, and Leland. The community college is a two-year institution offering the
following programs:
Administrative Office Technology
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Basic Law Enforcement
Business Administration
Business Computer Programming
Cosmetology
Dental Assisting
5. Transportation
Electronics Engineering Technology
Health Information Technology
Medical Assisting
Nursing Assistant
Practical Nursing
Phlebotomy
Real Estate
Recreational Grounds Management Technology
Welding
Yaupon Beach owns and maintains all roads (11.3 miles) in its jurisdiction except Yaupon Drive
and Country Club Drive INC 133) which are maintained by the state. Therefore, the town's
Powell Bill funds are based on 11.3 miles of roadway. There are no bike paths or public
transportation within the town.
Yaupon Drive is frequently congested, not only during the peak season, but year-round as well.
During commuting hours between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., there is a
severe problem with traffic entering Yaupon Drive from side streets. There is no signalization;
therefore, making left turns onto Yaupon Drive is extremely difficult. All traffic coming onto
or off Oak Island must pass through Yaupon Beach. To eliminate this problem, a second bridge
will be built near Middleton Avenue in Long Beach.
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There is no current Brunswick County or Yaupon Beach thoroughfare plan. The most recent
thoroughfare plan was prepared by Brunswick County in 1987. However, concurrent with the
development of this plan, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was
developing a thoroughfare plan for Yaupon Beach, Caswell Beach, and Long Beach.
The NCDOT prepares a five-year transportation improvement plan (TIP). This plan provides an
overview of transportation projects anticipated in the upcoming five years along with funding
information. The highway improvement projects included in the 1997-2003 TIP which will
have an impact on Yaupon Beach's highway transportation system are as follows:
NC 133
Town Creek, replace Bridge No. 61
NC 133
Allen Creek, replace Bridge No. 56
US 421-NC 211
Southport, construct a 180' "river class" ferry
NC 87, NC 133,
Intersection of NC 87, NC 133, and Sunny Point
and Access Road
Access Road. Realign NC 87 to become through
movement and install traffic signal
New Route
NC 211/NC 133 to NC 87 at SR 1524, construct
a two-lane connector on new location
New Route
SR 1104 (Beach Drive) to NC 211, widen SR
1105 (Middleton Avenue), SR 1104 to SR 1190,
replace Bridge No. 206 over Davis Creek and
construct a two-lane facility from SR 1105 to NC
211 on new location
Year 2000
Year 2000
Under construction
Identified future need
Right-of-way
acquisition 2003
Right-of-way
acquisition 1999
In addition, the town desires to have a signalized pedestrian crossover installed on Yaupon
Drive and is in favor of the construction of a second bridge serving the south/west end of Oak
Island. The need for a second bridge to Oak Island was discussed in the county's 1987
Thoroughfare Plan but has not been included in the state TIP.
North Carolina Administrative Code 7B.0210(b) requires that a discussion of the local
government's ability to conduct a hurricane evacuation be included in the transportation
discussion of its land use plan.
The town will coordinate evacuation planning with all county agencies and municipalities.
Yaupon Beach will encourage motels, condominiums, and multi -family developments (five or
more dwelling units) to post evacuation instructions that identify routes and the locations of
available public shelters. The county will update an evacuation route map annually. Copies
will be kept at the County Administration Building in Bolivia for free distribution to the public.
Since there is only one bridge available to facilitate evacuation for all of Oak Island, including
Yaupon Beach, early evacuation notification is critical.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 166A-15.1, a person who willfully ignores a warning regarding personal
safety issued by federal, state, or local law enforcement, or emergency management during
a disaster, is civilly liable for the cost of a rescue effort to any governmental agency or its
agent.
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Police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch services are all provided via contract with the
Town of Long Beach. The Yaupon Beach Police Department is located on Elizabeth Drive.
Staff members include five full-time officers (chief, sergeant, and three patrolmen) and one
auxiliary officer. The department maintains five police cruisers. On July 1, 1996, the Town
of Yaupon Beach adopted an Animal Control Ordinance which is enforced by the police
department. .
i�Yaupon Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., a private entity, provides fire protection for the
towns of Yaupon Beach, Long Beach, and Caswell Beach. Maximum response time within the
Town of Yaupon Beach is six minutes. Yaupon Beach currently has an Insurance Services
Organization (ISO) rating of 6. The department maintains a staff of 25 volunteers and the
following equipment:
Pumping Capacity
Storage Capacity
Equipment
gallons per minute (gpm)
(gallons)
1972 Pumper
750 gpm
500
1982 Pumper
1000 gpm
750
1986 Pumper
1250 gpm
1000
1987 Pumper
1000 gpm
750
1984 Suburban
N/A
N/A
N/A - not applicable.
Source: Yaupon Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Yaupon Beach contracts with the Town of Long Beach Rescue Squad for emergency medical
services. The rescue squad operates four EMS vehicles and has approximately 20 volunteers.
7. Recreation
1 Recreational opportunities in Yaupon Beach include nine beach access points along Ocean
Drive, two estuarine shoreline access points (one located on Barbee Boulevard and the other
on McGlamery Street), and a portion of the Oak Island Golf Course.
Yaupon Beach does not own or maintain any active recreational sites. Active recreational
facilities are considered to be those which provide playing fields or facilities for organized or
participatory activities. All recreational facilities in town are considered to be of the passive
variety. Passive recreational facilities are those used for natural areas, visual areas, or
sitting/rest areas. It should be noted that the Town of Yaupon Beach fully supports the
provision of beach and estuarine access sites to the public. This position may not have been
fully expressed in the 1990 land use plan update and should be emphasized in the policy
statement section of this update.
Planned recreational improvements expected to take place will be discussed in Section II of this
plan.
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Table 15 (Continued)
Municipality/Area
1995
Year -Round Population
2000
2005
2010
Southport
2,540
2,781
3,065
3,331
Sunset Beach
778
852
939
1,020
Varnamtown
465
509
561
610
Yaupon Beach
850
931
1,026
1,115
Total Municipalities 18,666 21,191 23,399 25,430
Total Unincorporated Areas 49-073 45.3nR 49.RRR 54.914
Total County 60,739 66,497 73,285 79,644
Source: N.C. State Data Center.
b. Town of Yaupon Beach
As Table 15 indicates, Yaupon Beach's year-round population may be expected to
increase by approximately 265 persons between 1995 and 2010. In this event, the 2010
population estimate is 1,115. Out of 18 total municipalities in Brunswick County, Yaupon
Beach may be expected to remain larger than 11. However, it should be noted that the
population forecasts do not take into account the possibility of annexations containing
associated populations. It is expected that during the planning period some annexations will
occur in some of Brunswick County's municipalities.
2. Town of Yaupon Beach Seasonal Population
As discussed earlier in Section I of this plan, in 1995, Yaupon Beach had a total peak seasonal
population (includes 850 year-round residents) of approximately 2,074 persons. This seasonal
population is approximately 2.4 times larger than the year-round population. Based on this
figure, in the year 2010 Yaupon Beach might expect a total peak seasonal population of
approximately 2,254 persons.
In addition to an increase in overnight seasonal visitors, Yaupon Beach can expect increases
in day visitors as well. Based on the town's estimates, peak day visitor population currently
consists of approximately 2,000 individuals. Although extremely difficult to estimate, based
on past growth trends, day visitation to Yaupon Beach should reach 3,000 during peak days
in 2010. Thus, by the year 2010, total peak seasonal population and day visitors combined
should reach about 5,700 persons.
It should be noted that the methodology utilized in this section to estimate seasonal population
is extremely simplistic and should not be taken too seriously. These estimates are intended
only to provide a general indication of the seasonal population growth which may occur. There
are numerous factors such as the economy, travel preferences, and storm events, to list just
a few, that could have an impact on Yaupon Beach's seasonal population.
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Commercial and Industrial Land Use
There is no industrial land use within the Town of Yaupon Beach. The town's zoning
ordinance does not allow for any industrial land use and none is expected to occur during the
planning period. Commercial land uses are expected to continue in the three general areas
discussed in Section I: 1) Yaupon Drive, 2) NC 133 (west side), and 3) Ocean Drive. Yaupon
Beach prefers retail or service activity that will cater to the development of the local
population and tourist industry. According to a local land use survey that was conducted in
1990, approximately one-half of the town's residents were in favor of encouraging
commercial growth while the remainder were not.
4. Housing Trends
Since 1990 the residential development within Yaupon Beach has not been concentrated in
any one general area but rather dispersed fairly evenly throughout town. Approximately 380
vacant lots remain within Yaupon Beach. However, the development of some of these vacant
lots may be restricted by regulations included in 15A NCAC 7H. Assuming 75% of the vacant
lots are buildable and residential construction continues at approximately the same rate as
experienced between 1990 and 1997 (ten units per year), the remaining undeveloped lots
could satisfy demand through the year 2025. It is expected that the vast majority of the
residential dwellings constructed during the planning period will be single-family residential
combined with an occasional duplex.
Public. Institutional, and Recreational Land Uses
Public, institutional and recreational land uses are not expected to change substantially during
the planning period. Although the Town of Yaupon Beach has plans to improve two of its
existing public access sites, these improvements will not involve land acquisition.
6. Areas Likely to Experience Maior Land Use Changes
Significant deviations in existing patterns of land use, as described in the land use plan
update, are not expected to occur during the planning period. Vacant land will be gradually
consumed for residential uses, and to a much lesser extent, commercial use.
However, some annexation may occur during the planning period. In June, 1998, the Town
of Yaupon Beach enacted a Resolution of Intent for the annexation of approximately 554 acres
located north of the Intracoastal Waterway. This annexation area includes real estate along
both sides of Long Beach Road (NC 133). The town's wastewater treatment plant is located
on a 28.9 acre tract within the proposed annexation area while the remaining 525 acres is
currently undeveloped. This annexation is expected to be finalized by September 30, 1999,
and will provide the town with additional opportunities for development.
7. Summary
The greatest obstacle for growth and development in Yaupon Beach was removed in 1993
with the establishment of its sewer system. Although the sewer moratorium places
limitations on growth outside the current town limits, the presence of town -wide sewer will
allow for more efficient and environmentally sensitive development in town. The following
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list provides a summary of key development issues facing Yaupon Beach during the planning
period:
• Growing year-round and seasonal populations.
• Rising day visitation and increased traffic congestion.
• Continued commercial development of Yaupon Drive, NC 33, and Ocean Drive.
• Approximately 380 lots remain vacant and, because of CAMA regulations, a large
number of these lots are not suitable for development.
• Limitations placed on sewer extensions due to a 180,000 gpd average monthly flow
limit.
• Continued support for beach and estuarine access sites.
B. PROJECTED PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDS/AVAILABILITY
Projected population growth, whether it continues at the recent rate or accelerates due to
economic factors, will place an increased burden on community facilities and services during
the planning period. However, existing and proposed public facilities including police, fire,
rescue, water, sewer, solid waste disposal, schools, transportation, recreation, drainage, and
health services should be adequate to serve the population within the town throughout the
planning period.
The most significant public facilities improvement that may take place during the planning
period is the construction of a spray irrigation wastewater disposal system. Yaupon Beach
awarded a contract to an engineering firm for the completion of a spray irrigation feasibility
study which was completed in 1997. The study, which examined the feasibility of spraying
treated effluent on the Oak Island Golf Course, concluded that this option would be cost
prohibitive. However, an additional feasibility study which examined the feasibility of spraying
treated effluent on a 7-acre tract adjacent to the town's wastewater treatment plant was
completed in March, 1998. This study concluded that this disposal method would be a
financially feasible option for the town. Construction of such a system would enable Yaupon
Beach to raise their permitted disposal from 180,000 gpd to 400,000 gpd.
Now that the feasibility studies are complete and the town has a viable option for wastewater
disposal, the town has submitted a 201 facilities plan to the state for review. Yaupon Beach
is currently working on plan specifications and if all goes well construction of the disposal
system will take place during the planning period. The most current information on this issue
can be obtained by contacting the Yaupon Beach Town Hall.
The town also has plans to improve its estuarine shoreline access site on Barbee Boulevard
and its beach access site on McGlamery Street. The town has been awarded a CAMA grant
to help fund a handicapped observation area on McGlamery Street. Improvements will include
a gazebo with both a ramp and stairs, picnic table, beach shower facilities, lighting, and on -
street parking. The recreation area on the north end of Barbee Boulevard includes a picnic
area, two swings, and fences. The town also plans to provide a small docking pier. Although
this grant has not yet been awarded, the town is optimistic that it will receive funding.
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In addition to these improvements, there are a few projects that may have an effect on
drainage, fire, school facilities, and solid waste disposal, and are relevant to the town. These
projects are summarized below.
• The town is currently investigating the utilization of Powell Bill funds to install new
drainage ditches and to assist in the maintenance of existing ditches.
• The town's sewer system capacity should be increased beyond the 1997 limit of
180,000 gpd average monthly flow.
• Yaupon Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., will be initiating a First Responder
Program and is currently raising funds for a new pumper and ladder truck.
• Brunswick County School System is in the process of constructing a 650 pupil capacity
elementary school on Highway 211 southeast of Supply and is also in the planning
stages of constructing an eleven (11) room addition to the South Brunswick Middle
School
• Brunswick County is currently deliberating over some form of regional -multi -county
management for solid waste disposal.
• The town is installing sidewalks at selected locations and a handicapped ramp at
McGlamery Street and Yaupon Drive.
Again, it should be emphasized that all public facilities and services provided by both the town
and the county are expected to be adequate in meeting the needs of Yaupon Beach's residents
during the planning period.
C. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES
In 1990, approximately 88% of Yaupon Beach's total housing units were less than 30 years
of age and in standard condition. At that time, only 70 homes were greater than 30 years of
age and all homes had plumbing facilities. Although these homes would now be approximately
seven years older, the town's housing stock is still considered to be relatively young. As a
result of the age of homes in Yaupon Beach and the fact that most are well maintained, the
need for housing redevelopment will not be a significant issue during the planning period.
The greatest redevelopment concern in Yaupon Beach will be reconstruction following a major
L storm. Any Category 3 or greater storm would cause substantial damage to the town's
housing stock.
There are no major infrastructure problems facing the town.
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D. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION I
This plan was reviewed by the Brunswick County Planning Department prior to certification
by the Coastal Resources Commission. This review was provided to help ensure consistency
of this plan with Brunswick County's planning efforts. Intergovernmental coordination and
cooperation will continue through the ten-year planning period. This will be essential to
accomplish effective planning for public utilities, thoroughfare projects, community facilities,
housing needs, and environmental protection. The Yaupon Beach Board of Commissioners and
Planning Board will be responsible for ensuring adequate coordination with Brunswick County,
Brunswick County's municipalities, and other government entities as may be required.
The Town of Yaupon Beach has participated in several joint planning efforts with neighboring
jurisdictions, such as the drafting of a regional beach management plan and the coordination
of regional composting, sewer, and water plans.
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SECTION III: LAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The Coastal Area Management Act regulations require the establishment of a specific land
classification system to support the local government's policy statements. This system should
reflect developing land use patterns within a community. The CAMA 15A NCAC 7B
regulations state:
"The land classification system provides a framework to be used by local
governments to identify the future use of all lands. The designation of land
classes allows the local government to illustrate their policy statements as to
where and to what density they want growth to occur, and where they want
to conserve natural and cultural resources by guiding growth."
The 15A NCAC 7B requirements provide for the following land classifications: developed,
urban transition, limited transition, community, rural, rural with services, and conservation.
The only two land classifications that apply in Yaupon Beach are developed and conservation.
See Map 5, Land Classification Map (all areas which are not classified as conservation are
developed).
Developed: Areas included in the developed land classification are currently urban in
character, with no or minimal undeveloped land remaining. Municipal types of services are in
place or are expected to be provided within the next five to ten years. Land uses in the
developed category include residential, commercial, industrial, and other urban land uses at
high or moderate densities. Residential densities are allowed in excess of an average of three
dwelling units per acre, with a minimum single family residential lot size of 6,000 square feet.
There is no industrial land use in Yaupon Beach.
Conservation: The following areas of environmental concern are included in the conservation
classification:
Coastal Wetlands: This classification includes all areas of coastal wetlands which
include any salt marsh or other marsh subject to regular or occasional flooding by tides,
including wind tides. However, tidal flooding is understood not to include hurricane or tropical
storm tides. Coastal wetlands include primary nursery areas in the salt marsh areas in the
northern section of town north to the Elizabeth River; and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
designated "404" wetlands. The precise locations of coastal wetlands must be determined
in the field. Development which meets the minimum use standards defined in 15A NCAC 7H
and the policies contained in this plan shall be allowed in areas classified as coastal wetlands.
Estuarine Shorelines: All areas lying 0-75 feet landward of the mean high water level
of estuarine waters not designated as Outstanding Resource Waters are classified as estuarine
shorelines. Because of map size and scale, these areas cannot be accurately mapped. Precise
locations must be determined in the field. Development in accordance with 15A NCAC
71-1.0209 will be allowed, except that no open water or upland marinas will be permitted.

Estuarine and Public Trust Waters: All public trust areas and estuarine waters are
included in this classification. All waters of Yaupon Beach are classified as estuarine waters
as described by 15A NCAC 71-1.0206 or public trust areas as described by 15A NCAC
7H.0207. Development in accordance with 15A NCAC 71-1.0208 use standards will be
allowed in estuarine and public trust waters, except that no floating homes or signage will be
allowed.
Ocean Hazard Areas: These areas include lands along the Atlantic shoreline where,
because of their special vulnerability to erosion or other adverse effects of sand, wind and
water, uncontrolled or incompatible development could unreasonably endanger life or property.
These areas include beaches, frontal dunes, inlet lands, and other lands with excessive erosion
or flood damage. Development shall be permitted which is allowed by 15A NCAC 7H.0306,
except that no bulkheading shall be permitted in ocean hazard areas.
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SECTION IV: YAUPON BEACH POLICY STATEMENTS
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This section of the plan provides policies which address growth management and protection
of Yaupon Beach's environment. The policies should be based on the objectives of the citizens
of Yaupon Beach and satisfy the objectives of the Coastal Resources Commission.
It is emphasized that the policy statements are extremely important and have a day-to-day
impact on individual citizens within the town's planning jurisdiction. The statements have an
impact in several areas, including:
CAMA minor and major permitting as required by N.C.G.S. 113A-118
prior to undertaking any development in any area of environmental
concern.
Establishment of local planning policy.
Review of proposed projects requiring state or federal assistance, or
approval to determine consistency with local policies.
The Coastal Resources Commission requires all governments to specify stated development
policies under each one of five broad topics. These topics include:
Resource Protection
-- Resource Production and Management
Economic and Community Development
Continuing Public Participation
Storm Hazard Mitigation, Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plans
During 1995 and 1996, the NCAC 76 CAMA planning guidelines were revised. The revised
guidelines included new requirements for the development of policy statements, including the
following policy statement additions:
A general vision policy statement describing the type of
community that the local government would like to become
within the next ten years.
A basic statement of the community attitude toward resource
protection.
- A policy addressing the protection of wetlands identified as being
of the highest functional significance on maps supplied by the
Division of Coastal Management.
A policy addressing moorings and mooring fields.
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A policy addressing water quality problems and management
measures designed to reduce or eliminate local sources of surface
water quality problems.
A statement of the community attitude toward resource
production and management.
A statement of the community attitude toward economic and
community development.
A policy addressing commitment to state and federal programs,
including housing rehabilitation, community development block
grants, housing for low and moderate income level citizens, water
and sewer installation, and rural water systems.
A policy addressing assistance to interstate waterways.
Based on the analysis of existing conditions and trends, and discussion with the town's
Planning Board and Board of Commissioners, the policies outlined in the following section have
been formulated to provide a guide for advising and regulating development of available land
resources in Yaupon Beach throughout the current planning period, i.e., 2007. Policies which
were considered, but not adopted, are provided in Appendix ll.
A. VISION STATEMENT
The Town of Yaupon Beach will maintain its quiet residential nature which consists of a
mixture of year-round and seasonal population. The town's residential development will
continue to be primarily single-family. Commercial development will continue to be limited to
primarily areas along Yaupon Beach Drive, the commercial recreation area, and Country Club
Drive. The town will remain committed to protecting its sensitive coastal environment through
support of the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards for areas of environmental concern.
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
Community Attitude Toward Resource Protection
Yaupon Beach will support policies which are protective of the town's resources. The town
will primarily rely on the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards for protection of its areas of
environmental concern which include: ocean hazard areas, estuarine shoreline, estuarine and
public trust waters, and coastal wetlands. Emphasis will be placed on:
Beach renourishment
- Dune protection
Preservation of coastal wetlands
- Protection of water quality
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Physical Limitations
Soils (Issue discussed, page 1-20/1-22)
POLICIES.
(a) The Town of Yaupon Beach will support actions to reduce stormwater runoff to aide
in reducing flooding resulting from poor soil conditions. However, this policy shall not
be construed to prohibit spray irrigation of the golf course with treated effluent by the
Town of Yaupon Beach.
(b) Yaupon Beach will require all businesses and residences to be connected to the town's
central sewer system to eliminate problems with septic tank absorption fields.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach opposes the installation of septic tanks and package treatment plants.
All residences and businesses will be required by local ordinances to connect to the
town's central sewer system.
(b) The Town of Yaupon Beach will cooperate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in
the regulation/enforcement of the 404 wetlands permit process. It is understood that
this may result in some net loss of wetlands.
(c) Density of development will be regulated by the Town of Yaupon Beach zoning
ordinance.
SCHEDULE (a) - (c): Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
(d) The Town of Yaupon Beach will review all local land use related ordinances to
determine what, if any, amendments should be made to reduce stormwater runoff.
SCHEDULE (d): FY1998-1999
Flood Hazard Areas (Issue discussed, page 1-17/1-20)
POLICY: The Town of Yaupon Beach will regulate development within flood hazard areas to
minimize the potential for loss of life and property.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach will coordinate any development within the special flood hazard area
with the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, FEMA, and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
(b) Yaupon Beach will continue to enforce its existing zoning, sewage disposal system and
flood damage prevention ordinances, and follow the storm hazard mitigation plan. The
enforcement officer for these ordinances is the Town's Building Inspector.
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SCHEDULE (al - (b): Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
Areas of Environmental Concern (Issue discussed, page 1-2411-27)
POLICY.- In accordance with the State CAMA regulations, Yaupon Beach will strive to promote
conservation of these areas through discouraging development unless it can meet the use
standards as set forth in 15A NCAC 7H. There are no outstanding resource waters (ORW's)
in Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction.
IMPLEMENTATION: Yaupon Beach will rely on its zoning ordinance and state enforcement of
the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards for areas of environmental concern to enforce this
policy.
SCHEDULE: Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Septic Tank Suitability (Issue discussed, page 1-22)
POLICY: Septic tank suitability is not an issue in Yaupon Beach because all producers of
domestic sewage are required to connect to the town's central sewer system.
Groundwater/Protection of Potable Water Supplies (Issue discussed, page 1-16)
POLICY. • Yaupon Beach supports water conservation and protection of its groundwater
resources.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach will support CAMA and NC Division of Water Quality stormwater runoff
regulations, and coordinate local development activities involving chemical storage or
underground storage tank installation/abandonment with Brunswick County Emergency
Management personnel and the Groundwater Section of the NC Division of Water
Quality.
(b) Yaupon Beach requires all sewage producers to be connected to the town's central
sewer system.
(c) The town will consider adoption of a water resource ordinance to limit wells to suction
not greater than 2", 2 horse power pumps, or 50 gallons per minute.
SCHEDULE (a) - W: Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
(c) Yaupon Beach will consider adoption of an ordinance to require water conservation/
reduction devices in all new construction. ,
SCHEDULE (c): FY1998-1999
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Solid Waste (Issue discussed, page 1-31)
(Additional solid waste policies can be found on page IV-15)
POLICIES:
(a) The Town of Yaupon Beach supports regional multi -county approach to solid waste
disposal.
(b) The Town of Yaupon Beach supports efforts to recycle and reduce waste.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) The town will cooperate with any efforts to educate people and businesses on waste
reduction and recycling. Yaupon Beach vigorously supports recycling by its residents
and businesses and supports setting up practical collection methods and education
efforts to achieve a high degree of town -wide recycling.
(b) Yaupon Beach will implement the recommendations of the regional composting study
when complete.
SCHEDULE (a) - (b): Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
(c) The town will continue to support the location of a recycling center in Caswell Beach.
At some time during the planning period, the town may establish its own recycling
program.
(d) The town will continue to enforce its ordinance with penalties for illegal dumping.
SCHEDULE (c) - (d): FY1999-2000
Industrial Imoacts on Fragile Areas (Issue discussed, page 1-10)
POLICY: The Town of Yaupon Beach opposes any industrial development (any use engaged
in the manufacture, processing, or fabrication of materials) within the town. However, the
town does not oppose offshore exploratory drilling for oil or gas in accordance with its offshore
drilling policy and this section.
IMPLEMENTATION: The Town of Yaupon Beach will rely upon its zoning ordinance to prohibit
industrial land use within the town.
SCHEDULE: Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
C. MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCE PROTECTION
Package Treatment Plant Use (Issue discussed, page 1-30)
POLICY. • The Town of Yaupon Beach opposes the construction and usage of package
treatment plants.
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IMPLEMENTATION. Through its local sewer use ordinance, the town requires all producers
of domestic sewage to be connected to the town's central sewer system.
SCHEDULE. • Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Marina and Floating Home Development (Issue discussed, page 1-29/1-30)
POLICIES: Yaupon Beach will enforce the following policies to govern floating homes and
marina development. Marinas are considered to be any publicly or privately owned dock
constructed to accommodate more than ten boats, as defined by 15A NCAC 7H.208(b)(5).
(a) The town supports marina construction with 30 or fewer slips which comply with 15A
NCAC 7H.208(b)(5).
(b) Yaupon Beach opposes any dry storage facility construction within its current
incorporated area.
(c) Yaupon Beach opposes the location of floating structures in all public trust areas, and
estuarine waters. Floating structures are defined as any structure or vessel used,
designed, and occupied as a permanent dwelling unit, business, office, or source of
any occupation or any private or social club, which floating structure or vessel is
primarily immobile and out of navigation or which functions substantially as a land
structure while moored or docked on waters within town jurisdiction.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) The town will rely on its zoning ordinance to control the development of marinas or dry
stack storage facilities.
SCHEDULE (a): Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
(b) Yaupon Beach will adopt a local ordinance to regulate floating homes.
SCHEDULE (b): FY2000-2001
Mooring Fields (Issue discussed, page 1-29)
POLICY: The Town of Yaupon Beach flatly opposes the establishment of mooring fields.
IMPLEMENTATION: The Town of Yaupon Beach will rely on 15A NCAC 7H to regulate the
establishment of mooring fields.
SCHEDULE. • Continuing Activity FYI997/07
Development of Sound and Estuarine Islands (Issue discussed, page 1-24)
POLICY: Yaupon Beach opposes the development of sound and estuarine islands. However,
the town understands that in some cases the development of sound and estuarine islands
located in Yaupon Beach may be permitted under 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards.
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IMPLEMENTATION: Yaupon Beach will consider establishing extraterritorial jurisdiction within
the marsh and island areas lying between the town and the Intracoastal Waterway. Within
this area, the town will oppose any construction on sound or estuarine islands. The town also
opposes any placement of signage in marsh and island areas. The Town of Yaupon Beach will
develop an ordinance to regulate development of estuarine islands located in the town's
planning jurisdiction.
SCHEDULE: FY1999-2000
Manmade Hazards (Issue discussed, page 1-24)
POLICIES:
(a) Yaupon Beach supports the careful regulation and control of the location and
development of manmade hazards.
(b) Yaupon Beach is opposed to the establishment of toxic waste dump sites within
Brunswick County.
(c) With the exception of bulk fuel storage tanks used for retail sales, and individual
heating fuel storage tanks, Yaupon Beach opposes the bulk storage of manmade
hazardous materials within its jurisdiction.
(d) The Town of Yaupon Beach adopts the following policies concerning operation,
development, and expansion of the Brunswick County Airport:
Yaupon Beach does not object to increased air traffic which will not result in
increased noise impact(s) or aircraft accident potential for properties located
within airport flight patterns.
Yaupon Beach requests notification of, and the right to review and comment
on, all plans being prepared or amended for the airport.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach will support the technical requirements and state program approval for
underground storage tanks (Chapter 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 280
and 281), and any subsequent state regulations concerning underground storage tanks
adopted during the planning period.
(b) Yaupon Beach will rely on its zoning ordinance to regulate the location of hazardous
waste within its planning jurisdiction.
SCHEDULE (a) - (b): Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
Ocean Hazard Areas (Issue discussed, page 1-26)
POLICIES:
i(a) It is Yaupon Beach's policy to reserve its ocean hazard areas.
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(b) The Town of Yaupon Beach supports beach renourishment and relocation as the
preferred erosion control measures for ocean hazard areas.
IMPLEMENTATION: ,
(a) The Town of Yaupon Beach will rely on the enforcement of 15A NCAC 7H by the
Division of Coastal Management for protection of its ocean hazard areas.
(b) Yaupon Beach will apply for all available federal and state funds to accomplish beach
renourishment.
(c) Yaupon Beach will enforce its Building Code to require removal of damaged structures
located in ocean hazard areas.
SCHEDULE (a) - (c): Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas (Issue discussed, pages 1-24 & 1-26)
POLICY. • Yaupon Beach supports the preservation of water quality in its estuarine and public ,
trust waters.
IMPLEMENTATION.• r
(a) Yaupon Beach will, in part, rely on enforcement of 15A NCAC 7H by the Division of
Coastal Management to protect estuarine and public trust waters.
SCHEDULE (a): Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
(b) Yaupon Beach will prepare a stormwater control ordinance designed to reduce
stormwater runoff into estuarine and public trust waters.
SCHEDULE (b): Adopt ordinance, FY1999-2000
Coastal Wetlands (Issue discussed, page 1-24)
POLICY. • Yaupon Beach supports preservation of its coastal wetland areas.
IMPLEMENTATION. Yaupon Beach will rely on the enforcement of 15A NCAC 7H by the
Division of Coastal Management to protect its coastal wetland areas.
SCHEDULE. Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Estuarine Shorelines (Issue discussed, page 1-26)
POLICY. • Yaupon Beach supports protection of its estuarine shoreline areas and preservation
of its scenic views of the coastal wetland areas adjacent to its jurisdiction.
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IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach will rely, in part, on the enforcement of 15A NCAC 7H by the Division
of Coastal Management to protect its estuarine shoreline areas.
(b) Yaupon Beach will rely on its zoning ordinance to regulate the use of land within its
estuarine shoreline areas.
SCHEDULE. • Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
Stormwater Runoff (Issue discussed, page 1-35)
(Additional stormwater runoff policies can be found on page IV-14)
POLICIES:
(a) Yaupon Beach supports the reduction of stormwater runoff into estuarine and public
trust waters. However, this should not be construed to prohibit spray irrigation of
treated effluent by the Town of Yaupon Beach.
(b) Yaupon Beach supports elimination of the storm water drainage problems discussed on
page 1-31.
(c) The town supports the construction of drainage ditches to facilitate stormwater
drainage.
(d) Yaupon Beach is concerned with stormwater runoff damaging its sensitive coastal
environment. The town will support actions to reduce the volume of stormwater
runoff. This policy shall not be construed to prohibit spray irrigation of treated effluent
by the Town of Yaupon Beach.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach supports state stormwater runoff criteria applicable to land development.
(Stormwater Disposal Policy 15 NCAC 2H.001-.1003).
(b) The Town of Yaupon Beach will review all local land use related ordinances to
determine what, if any, amendments should be made to reduce stormwater runoff.
SCHEDULE (a) - (b): FY1998-1999
(c) Yaupon Beach will prepare a stormwater control ordinance designed to reduce
stormwater runoff into estuarine and public trust waters.
SCHEDULE (c): Adopt ordinance, FY1999-2000
(d) The Town of Yaupon Beach will continue to seek the assistance of the state prison
farm system in both the construction and maintenance of drainage ditches.
SCHEDULE (d): Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
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Cultural/Historic Resources (Issue discussed, page 1-28)
POLICY. • According to the NC Division of Archives and History, there are no known historic
or archaeological sites in Yaupon Beach. However, the town will support continuing efforts
to identify historic/archaeological resources.
IMPLEMENTATION: The town will coordinate all redevelopment or public works projects with
the NC Division of Archives and History, to ensure the identification and preservation of
significant archaeological sites.
SCHEDULE. • Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Bulkhead Construction (Issue discussed, page 1-17)
POLICY. • The Town of Yaupon Beach supports bulkhead construction in its estuarine shoreline
areas.
IMPLEMENTATION: The Town of Yaupon Beach understands that some damage to marsh
areas may occur during bulkhead construction and will rely upon enforcement of 15A NCAC
7H to regulate bulkhead construction in estuarine shoreline areas.
SCHEDULE: Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Sea Level Rise (Issue discussed, page 1-17)
POLICIES:
(a) Yaupon Beach will review all local building and land use related ordinances to establish
setback standards, density controls, bulkhead restrictions, buffer vegetation protection
requirements, and building designs which will facilitate the movement of structures.
(b) Yaupon Beach will support bulkheading to protect its estuarine shoreline areas from
intruding water resulting from rising sea level. (Issue discussed, page 1-23)
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Ordinance review will be the responsibility of the Yaupon Beach Board of
Commissioners with the support of the planning board.
(b) Yaupon Beach will rely upon enforcement of 15A NCAC 7H by the Division of Coastal
Management to regulate bulkhead construction.
SCHEDULE. • FY1997-2007
Off -Shore Drilling (Issue discussed, page 1-24)
POLICY: Yaupon Beach does not oppose offshore exploratory drilling for oil or gas. In the
event that oil or gas is discovered, Yaupon Beach will not oppose drilling operations and
onshore support facilities for which an Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared
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with a finding of no significant impact on the environment. Yaupon Beach supports and
requests full disclosure of development plans, with mitigative measures that will be undertaken
to prevent adverse impacts on the environment, the infrastructure, and the social systems of
Yaupon Beach and Brunswick County. The town also requests full disclosure of any adopted
plans. Offshore drilling and the development of onshore support facilities may have severe
costs for the town and county as well as advantages. The costs should be borne by the
company(ies) which profit(s) from offshore drilling and onshore support facilities.
IMPLEMENTATION.- Other than the prohibition of industrial land uses within Yaupon Beach
by the town's zoning ordinance, the town will rely on appropriate federal and state agencies
to enforce this policy.
SCHEDULE. • Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Maritime Forests (Issue discussed, page 1-29)
There are no maritime forests located in Yaupon Beach. Therefore, a policy is not required.
Water Quality Management (Issue discussed, page 1-12)
POLICY. • The Town of Yaupon Beach supports the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Management's goals for surface water quality management as stated on page 1-13 of this plan.
IMPLEMENTATION. The Town of Yaupon Beach will review all local ordinances to determine,
what, if any, revisions should be made to reduce the potential for impairment of water quality.
Such revisions may include but not necessarily be limited to:
— Reduction of the construction of impervious surfaces.
Provision of vegetative buffers along estuarine shorelines.
Requiring retention and/or detention pond facilities.
SCHEDULE: FY1999-2001
D. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Community Attitude Toward Resource Production
Yaupon Beach will continue to prohibit industrial land use within the town. Within AEC's,
development must be consistent with the 15A NCAC 7H minimum use standards, the policies
contained in this plan, and the Town of Yaupon Beach zoning ordinance. The town supports
utilization of its marine and estuarine resources for active and passive recreation and as a
natural resource. With the exception of aquaculture, commercial production activities should
be discouraged.
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Recreation Resources (Issue discussed, page 1-34)
POLICIES.
(a) Yaupon Beach supports development of passive recreational facilities, such as
jogging/walking trails, bicycle trails, natural areas, and picnic tables and shelters; and
will work with county agencies in promoting such passive facilities.
(b) Yaupon Beach supports the state's shoreline access policies as set forth in Chapter
15A, Subchapter 7M of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The town will
conform to CAMA and other state and federal environmental regulations affecting the
development of estuarine access areas.
IMPLEMENTATION. Yaupon Beach will adopt a comprehensive recreation and shoreline access
plan which will support the state's shoreline access policies contained in 15A NCAC 7M.
SCHEDULE. Adopt plan, FY2000-2001
Productive Agricultural Lands (Issue discussed, page 1-29)
There are no productive agricultural lands found in Yaupon Beach; therefore, no policy
statement is necessary.
Productive Forestlands (Issue discussed, page 1-29)
There are no productive forestlands found in Yaupon Beach; therefore, no policy statement is
necessary.
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Development Impacts on Resources
(Issue discussed, page 1-10 and II-3)
POLICY. Residential development and accessory residential uses which meet 15A NCAC 7H
use standards will be allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas.
Residential development in coastal wetland areas will not be allowed. Industrial development
will be discouraged within the Town of Yaupon Beach. Commercial development will be
allowed only if it is compatible with the adjacent residential development and the town's
zoning ordinance. Commercial development in coastal wetlands will not be allowed. Within
the ocean hazard areas, all commercial development, except fishing piers, will be prohibited.
IMPLEMENTATION. This policy will be implemented through 15A NCAC 7H and the town's
zoning ordinance.
SCHEDULE. Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Marine Resource Areas (Issue discussed, page 1-28)
POLICY.- The Town of Yaupon Beach supports preservation/protection of its marine resource
areas.
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1 1 IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach will rely on enforcement of 15A NCAC 7H by the Division of Coastal
Management to protect its marine resource areas.
SCHEDULE (a): Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007.
(b) Yaupon Beach will adopt a stormwater central ordinance to reduce stormwater runoff
` into marine resource areas. .
`. SCHEDULE (b): Adopt ordinance, FY1999-2000
J (c) Yaupon Beach reserves the right to review and comment on the policies and
J requirements of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries which govern
commercial and recreational fisheries and activities, including trawling activities.
SCHEDULE (c)1 Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Aquaculture Activities (Issue discussed, page 1-30)
POLICY. Yaupon Beach does not object to aquaculture activities.
IMPLEMENTATION: Yaupon Beach will amend its zoning ordinance to address regulation of
aquaculture activities.
SCHEDULE. Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Peat or Phosphate Mining
There are no peat or phosphate deposits located in Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction.
Off -Road Vehicles (Issue discussed, page 1-16)
I ` POLICY. • Except for emergency and state regulatory vehicles, off -road vehicles are prohibited
in Ocean Hazard Areas.
} IMPLEMENTATION: This policy will be enforced by the town's July 15, 1988, off -road vehicle
ordinance.
y SCHEDULE. Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
)I E. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
Community Attitude Toward Economic and Community Development
Yaupon Beach desires to maintain its quiet, predominantly residential atmosphere. In
residential areas, growth and development will be allowed only at low densities, consistent
with its R-6, R-9, and R-20 zoning ordinance classifications. Commercial development should
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SCHEDULE. • Continuing Activity
Energy Facility Siting and Development (Issue discussed, page 1-24)
POLICIES:
(a) Energy generating facilities shall not be permitted in Yaupon Beach. This shall not
apply to individual privately -owned facilities such as solar panels which serve individual
properties or public energy distribution facilities.
(b) The Carolina Power and Light Company Brunswick Nuclear Generating Plant is located
near Southport. The Town of Yaupon Beach requests full disclosure of any plans to
expand the CP&L plant, and requests written notification if the plant is to be retired.
(c) In the event that off -shore oil or gas is discovered, Yaupon Beach will not oppose
drilling operations and onshore support facilities in Brunswick County for which an
Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared with a finding of no significant
impact on the environment. Yaupon Beach supports and requests full disclosure of
development plans, with mitigative measures that will be undertaken to prevent
adverse impacts on the environment, the infrastructure, and the social systems of
Brunswick County. Yaupon Beach also requests full disclosure of any adopted plans.
Offshore drilling and the development of onshore support facilities in Brunswick County
may have severe costs for the town and county as well as advantages. The costs
must be borne by the company(ies) which profits from offshore drilling and onshore
support facilities.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) The Town of Yaupon Beach will rely on its zoning ordinance to regulate the location of
energy generating facilities.
(b) Yaupon Beach will rely on appropriate state and federal agencies for implementation of
policies (b) and (c).
SCHEDULE (a) - (b): Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
Redevelopment of Developed Areas (Issue discussed, page II-5)
POLICIES.
(a) The Town of Yaupon Beach will support all reconstruction which complies with state
and local permitting requirements.
(b) The town will support efforts to move any threatened structures to safer locations.
IMPLEMENTATION: The Town of Yaupon Beach will rely on its building code, zoning
ordinance, and 15A NCAC 7H to implement these policies.
SCHEDULE, Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
POLICY. • The town will support and follow its Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan, which is
included in Appendix IV.
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IMPLEMENTATION:
I(a) The town will rely on the Brunswick County Emergency Management personnel and its
town staff and elected officials to implement this policy.
SCHEDULE (a): Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
(b) The Board of Commissioners will investigate the development of a policy to require
installation of underground utilities if redevelopment is necessary following a natural
disaster.
SCHEDULE (b): FY2000-2001
1• Types and Locations of Desired Industry (issue discussed, page 1-10 and II-3)
POLICY. • Yaupon Beach discourages industrial development of any type (except service or
retail industries which cater to the local population and tourist trade).
IMPLEMENTATION: Yaupon Beach will rely on its zoning ordinance to regulate the location
of industry.
SCHEDULE.Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Community Facilities (Issue discussed, pages 1-34 and II-4)
Yaupon Beach considers its existing community facilities to be adequate to serve the town's
needs during the planning period.
Estuarine Access (Issue discussed, pages 1-34 and II-4)
POLICY. • The Town of Yaupon Beach supports continued development of shoreline access
facilities.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) The town will prepare a comprehensive shoreline access plan which will respond to
15A NCAC 7M.
SCHEDULE. Prepare plan, FY2000-2001
(b) The Yaupon Beach Board of Commissioners will apply for state funding for the
construction of shoreline access facilities.
SCHEDULE: Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Commitment to State and Federal Programs (Issue discussed, numerous references to state
and federal programs throughout the plan)
POLICY. • Yaupon Beach will be receptive to and support all state and federal funding programs
which are beneficial to the town.
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IMPLEMENTATION.- The Yaupon Beach Board of Commissioners will pursue funding and
project development through the following state and federal programs: North Carolina
Department of Transportation road and bridge improvement programs; drainage planning and
erosion control activities carried out by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, which is
valuable to farmers; dredging and channel maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
federal and state projects which provide efficient and safe boat access for sport fishing; and
beach renourishment programs.
SCHEDULE: Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Assistance in Channel Maintenance (Issue discussed, page 1-30)
POLICY.- Yaupon Beach supports channelization efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and state officials in all active channels within and adjacent to Yaupon Beach's planning
jurisdiction and along the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Lockwood Folly.
However, the town objects to spoil sites in primary nursery areas.
IMPLEMENTATION: Yaupon Beach will consider on a case -by -case basis the provision of
assistance to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or state officials to obtain spoil sites,
provide financial aid, and assist in securing or providing easements for work.
SCHEDULE.- Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Assistance in Interstate Waterways (Issue discussed, page 30)
POLICY.- Yaupon Beach supports continued maintenance and protection of the interstate
waterway. The town considers the interstate waterway to be a valuable economic asset.
IMPLEMENTATION: Yaupon Beach will provide assistance in maintaining the waterway by
helping to obtain or providing dredge spoil sites, if surplus town property is available and,
when possible, providing easements across town -owned property for work.
SCHEDULE.- Continuing Activity, FY1997-2007
Transportation (Issue discussed, page 1-32)
POLICY. • The Town of Yaupon Beach supports transportation improvements which will
improve highway safety, regional accessibility, and traffic flow within the town's planning
jurisdiction.
IMPLEMENTATION: Yaupon Beach supports construction of the following projects by the
North Carolina Department of Transportation.
(a) The town supports plans for maintenance of its municipal road system, in accordance
with recommendations by the Institute for Transportation Research and Education.
(b) Yaupon Beach supports the North Carolina Department of Transportation in its efforts
to maintain the two state -maintained roads in town, Yaupon Drive and Country Club
Drive (NC Hwy 133).
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(c) Yaupon Beach encourages the expansion of handicapped and elderly transportation
systems in Brunswick County.
(d) Yaupon Beach supports the construction of second bridge serving the south/west end
of Oak Island which would lessen traffic congestion, and possibly increase commercial
development in the town.
(e) NC 133, Town Creek, Replace Bridge No. 61, Year 2000.
(f) NC 133, Allen Creek, Replace Bridge No. 56, Year 2000.
(g) NC 87, NC 133, and Access Road, Intersection of NC 87, NC 133, and Sunny Point
Access Road. Realign NC 87 to become through movement and install traffic signal.
Identified future need.
(h) New Route, NC 211/NC 133 to NC 87 at SR 1524, construct a two-lane connector on
new location. Right-of-way acquisition 2003.
li) SR 1104 (Beach Drive) to NC 211, widen SR 1105 (Middleton Avenue), SR 1104 to
SR 1190, replace Bridge No. 206 over Davis Creek and construct a two-lane facility
from SR 1105 to NC 211 on new location. Right-of-way acquisition 1999.
SCHEDULE: Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
Tourism (Issue discussed, page 1-34/Recreation, II-2/Seasonal Population)
POLICY: Yaupon Beach views tourism as the major contributor of its economy and supports
continued development of the tourist industry.
IMPLEMENTATION:
(a) Yaupon Beach will support North Carolina Regional Transportation projects to improve
access to the town.
(b) Yaupon Beach will support projects that will increase public access to shoreline areas.
(c) Yaupon Beach will continue to support the activities of the North Carolina Division of
Travel and Tourism; specifically, the monitoring of tourism -related industry and efforts
to promote tourism -related commercial activity.
SCHEDULE (a) - (c): Continuing Activities, FY1997-2007
F. CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES
As the initial step in the preparation of this document, Yaupon Beach prepared and adopted
a "Public Participation Plan." The plan outlined the methodology for citizen involvement (see
Appendix III). Public involvement was to be generated through public information meetings,
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and advertising in local newspapers. All meetings of the Planning Board at which the land use
plan was discussed were advertised.
A public information meeting was conducted at the outset of the project on July 14, 1997,
at 7:00 p.m., at Yaupon Beach Town Hall. Subsequently, meetings of the Planning Board and
Advisory Committee were held on July 22, 1997; August 26, 1997; September 23, 1997;
October 29, 1997; December 11, 1997; and January 27, 1998. All meetings were open to
the public. The Board of Commissioners conducted a public information meeting for review
of and comment on the plan on May 11, 1998. The meeting was advertised in the State Port
Pilot.
The preliminary plan was submitted to the Division of Coastal Management for comment on
May 13, 1998. Following receipt of DCM comments, the plan was amended, and a formal
public hearing on the final document was conducted on November 10, 1998. The public
hearing was advertised in the State Port Pilot on October 7, 1998. The plan was approved
by the Yaupon Beach Board of Commissioners on November 10, 1998, and submitted to the
Coastal Resources Commission for certification. The plan was certified on November 20,
1998.
Citizen input will continue to be solicited, primarily through the Planning Board, with advertised
and adequately publicized public meetings held to discuss special land use issues and to keep
citizens informed.
G. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION: HAZARD DESCRIPTION
HAZARD DESCRIPTION
Hazard mitigation, or actions taken to reduce the probability or impact of a disaster could
involve a number of activities or policy decisions. The starting point, however, is to identify
the types of hazards (including the relative severity and magnitude of risks), and the extent
of development (including residential, commercial, etc.) located in storm hazard areas.
Of the many storm -related hazards associated with coastal communities, Yaupon Beach is
realistically subjected to four: 1) high winds associated with hurricanes and tornadoes, 2)
heavy rains that cause flooding in low-lying areas; 3) storm surge, and 4) erosion.
a. High Winds
High winds are the major determinants of a hurricane, by definition, i.e., a tropical disturbance
with sustained winds of at least 73 miles per hour. Extreme hurricanes can have winds of up
to 165 miles per hour, with gusts up to 200 miles per hour.
These winds circulate around the center or "eye" of the storm. Although the friction or
impact of the winds hitting land from the water causes some dissipation of the full force,
there is still a tremendous amount of energy left to cause damage to buildings, overturn mobile
homes, down trees and power lines, and destroy crops. Also, tornadoes are often spawned
by hurricane wind patterns. Wind stress, therefore, is an important consideration in storm
hazard mitigation planning.
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Yaupon Beach is directly vulnerable to high winds and has been subject to extreme hurricane
winds in the past.
rb. Flooding
The excessive amounts of rainfall and the "storm surge" which often accompany hurricanes
can cause massive coastal and riverine flooding causing excessive property damage and deaths
by drowning. (More deaths are caused by drowning than any other cause in hurricanes.)
Flooding can cause extensive damage in inland areas, since many areas of coastal Brunswick
County have low elevations. Most of Brunswick County's coastal area is subject to storm
related flood damage.
' Consideration of potential flood damage is important to the town's efforts to develop storm
mitigation policies. Yaupon Beach has the obvious threat of flooding in its entire incorporated
area.
C. Policy Statements: Storm Hazard Mitigation
In order to minimize the damage potentially caused by the effects of a hurricane or other major
storm, Yaupon Beach proposes the following policies:
High Winds
Yaupon Beach supports enforcement of the N.C. State Building Code. The town will
continue to enforce the State Building Code on wind resistant construction with design
standards of 110 mph wind loads.
IFlooding (see Map 2, Town of Yaupon Beach Flood Hazards)
Yaupon Beach is an active participant in the National Flood Insurance program and is
supportive of hazard mitigation elements. The town is participating in the regular phase
of the insurance program and has a flood insurance rating of 9. This program is
' administered locally by the Yaupon Beach Inspections Department. Yaupon Beach also
supports continued enforcement of the CAMA and 404 Wetlands development permit
processes in areas potentially susceptible to flooding. When reviewing development
proposals, the town will work to reduce density in areas susceptible to flooding. In
addition, the town will encourage the public purchase of land in the most hazardous
areas.
Mitigation Policies Related to Redevelopment of Hazard Areas After a Storm
Reconstruction of damaged properties in Yaupon Beach after a storm will be subject
to the following:
" The North Carolina Building Code requires any building damaged
in excess of 50 percent of its value to conform with code
requirements for new buildings when repaired. (This will be
particularly beneficial in the event of wind damage.)
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" The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance requires that all
existing structures must comply with requirements related to a
two -foot elevation above the 100-year floodplain elevation and
floodproofing if they are substantially improved. A substantial
improvement is defined as "any repair, reconstruction, or
improvement of a building, the cost of which equals or exceeds
50 percent of the market value of the building either before the
improvement or repair is started, or before damage occurred if the
building has been damaged."
Evacuation Plans
The town will coordinate evacuation planning with all county agencies and
municipalities. Yaupon Beach will encourage motels, condominiums, and multi -family
developments (five or more dwelling units) to post evacuation instructions that identify
routes and the locations of available public shelters. The county will update an
evacuation route map annually. Copies will be kept at the County Administration
Building in Bolivia for free distribution to the public.
In Yaupon Beach, land use issues for evacuation include the fact that there is only one
bridge available to facilitate evacuation for all of Oak Island, including Yaupon Beach;
and the increasing development and population of the entire island. These issues make
an early evacuation notification especially critical.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 166A-15.1, a person who willfully ignores a warning regarding
personal safety issued by federal, state, or local law enforcement, or emergency
management during a disaster, is civilly liable for the cost of a rescue effort to any
governmental agency or its agent.
Implementation: Storm Hazard Mitigation
(a) Yaupon Beach will continue to enforce the standards of the State Building Code.
(b) The town will continue to support enforcement of State and Federal programs
which aid in mitigation of hurricane hazards, including CAMA and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers 404 permit process, FEMA, as well as local ordinances such
as zoning and flood damage prevention regulations. '
(c) The town will discourage high density development in high hazard areas through
implementation of the town's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
(d) Yaupon Beach supports the public acquisition of high hazard areas with state
and federal funds when voluntary acquisition can be accomplished. The town
discourages condemnation of land for this purpose. ,
(a) Developed structures which were destroyed or sustained "major damage" and
which did not conform to the town's building regulations, zoning ordinances,
and other storm hazard mitigation policies, i.e., basic measures to reduce
damage by high winds, flooding, wave action or erosion, must be repaired or
redeveloped according to those policies. In some instances, this may mean
relocation of construction, or no reconstruction at all. Building permits to
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restore destroyed or "major" damaged structures which were built in
conformance with the town's building code and county storm hazard mitigation
policies shall be issued automatically. All structures suffering major damage will
be repaired according to the State Building Code and town Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance. All structures suffering minor damage, regardless of
location, will be allowed to be rebuilt to the original condition prior to the storm.
The purpose of a storm hazard mitigation plan is to assist a town or county in managing
development in potentially hazardous areas through establishing storm hazard mitigation
policies and to reduce the risks associated with severe storms and hurricanes by developing
post -disaster reconstruction/recovery policies. The Yaupon Beach Storm Hazard Mitigation,
Post -Disaster Recovery, and Evacuation Plan has been provided as supplementary material (See
Appendix IV). However, this document is updated frequently. As a result, please consult the
Yaupon Beach Town Hall for the most up-to-date version.
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SECTION V: RELATIONSHIP OF POLICIES AND LAND CLASSIFICATIONS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 7B planning guidelines, the Yaupon Beach land use plan must
relate the policies section to the land classification map and provide some indication as to
which land uses are appropriate in each land classification.
A. DEVELOPED CLASS
Yaupon Beach's primary growth should continue to occur within the corporate limits in single-
family lots east of Country Club Drive and in the scattered vacant lots west of Country Club
Drive. Those areas are classified as developed. The developed class can accommodate low
to medium density development, with some limited, scattered multi -family sites.
B. CONSERVATION CLASS
The conservation class is designated to provide for effective long-term management of
significant limited or irreplaceable areas which include Areas of Environmental Concern (public
trust areas, ocean hazard areas, coastal wetlands, and estuarine shoreline and waters).
Generally, development in these areas should be restricted to such uses which satisfy 15A
NCAC 7H use standards, and which are associated with or supportive of residential
development. The town opposes any construction on sound or estuarine islands, the
construction of open water and upland marinas, signage in coastal wetlands, and floating
homes. The conservation class policies and standards included in this plan are more restrictive
than the 15A NCAC 7H use standards.
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APPENDIX I
SUMMARY OF POLICY STATEMENTS
INCLUDED IN 1990 LAND USE PLAN

The following provides a summary of the 1990 policies. The reader is cautioned that this is
only a summary and not the complete 1990 policies section. It should also be stressed that
these policies are subject to change in this 1997 land use plan update.
A. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
1. Physical Limitations
Areas of Environmental Concern: Yaupon Beach will strive to promote conservation of these
areas through discouraging development unless it can meet the use standards as set forth in
15A NCAC 7H.
Ocean Hazard Areas:
(a) Yaupon Beach will support only uses within the ocean hazard areas which are allowed
by Chapter 15A, Subchapter 7H.
(b) The Town of Yaupon Beach supports beach nourishment and relocation as the
preferred erosion control measures for ocean hazard areas.
Estuarine Waters and Shorelines: The town will allow uses permitted by 15A NCAC 7H
minimum use standards.
Coastal Wetlands: The town will allow uses permitted by 15A NCAC 7H, except that no
signage, marinas, nor floating homes will be allowed in coastal wetlands.
Public Trust Areas: Yaupon Beach will allow uses permitted by 15A NCAC 7H, except that
no signage, marinas, nor floating homes will be allowed in public trust areas.
Septic Tank Suitability:
(a) Enforce all current regulations of the N.C. State Building Code and Brunswick County
Health Department relating to septic tank installation/replacement in areas with soils
restrictions.
(b) Disallow development in areas where septic tanks will not function and sewer services
are not available through its ordinance governing issuance of permits requiring approval
of sewage disposal system.
Flood Hazard Areas: Yaupon Beach will coordinate any development within the special flood
hazard area with the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, FEMA, and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
Groundwater/Protection of Potable Water Supplies: Yaupon Beach will strive to conserve its
surficial groundwater resources.
Manmade Hazards: Yaupon Beach will support the technical requirements and state program
approval of underground storage tanks (Chapter 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
280 and 281).

Offshore Drilling: Yaupon Beach does not oppose offshore exploratory drilling for oil or gas.
In the event that oil or gas is discovered, Yaupon Beach will not oppose drilling operations and
onshore support facilities for which an Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared
with a finding of no significant impact on the environment.
Stormwater Runoff: The town will support state regulations relating to stormwater runoff
resulting from development (Stormwater Disposal Policy 15A NCAC 2H.001-.1003).
Cultural/Historic Resources: The town will coordinate all redevelopment or public works
projects with the N.C. Division of Archives and History.
Industrial Impacts on Fragile Areas: The Town of Yaupon Beach opposes any industrial
development within the town.
2. Miscellaneous Resource Protection
Package Treatment Plant Use: The Town of Yaupon Beach will support the construction of
package treatment plants which are approved and permitted by the State Division of
Environmental Management.
Marina and Floating Home Development:
(a) Yaupon Beach opposes any marina or dry storage facility construction within its current
incorporated area. This restriction includes upland marinas.
(b) Yaupon Beach opposes the location of floating structures in all public trust areas, and
estuarine waters.
Development of Sound and Estuarine Islands: Yaupon Beach will consider establishing
extraterritorial jurisdiction within the marsh and island areas lying between the town and the
Intracoastal Waterway. Within this area, the town will oppose any construction on sound or
estuarine islands. The town also opposes any placement of signage in marsh and island areas.
Bulkhead Construction: Yaupon Beach supports the construction of bulkheads in estuarine
shoreline areas as long as they fulfill the use standards set forth in 15A NCAC 7H.
Sea Level Rise: Yaupon Beach will support bulkheading to protect its estuarine shoreline areas
from intruding water resulting from rising sea level.
B. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
Recreation Resources: Yaupon Beach supports development of passive recreational facilities,
such as jogging/walking trails, bicycle trails, natural areas, and picnic tables and shelters; and
will work with county agencies in promoting such passive facilities.
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Development lmoacts on Resources: Residential
development and accessory residential areas which meet 15A NCAC 7H use standards will
be allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas.
Marine Resource Areas: Yaupon Beach supports the use standards for estuarine and public
trust areas as specified in 15A NCAC 7H.0207.

C. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
Water Suooly: There are no significant constraints to low density development or land
development issues relating to the town's potable water supply.
Sewer System: The Town of Yaupon Beach supports the development of a central sewage
treatment system and will support additional funding sources of such a system through state
and federal programs.
Stormwater: The town will support the Division of Environmental Management stormwater
runoff retention permitting process through its CAMA permit system.
Redevelooment of Developed Areas: The Town of Yaupon Beach will support all
reconstruction which complies with state and local permitting requirements.
Estuarine and Ocean Access: Yaupon Beach supports the state's shoreline access policies as
set forth in 15A NCAC 7M.
Tvoes and Locations of Desired Industry: Yaupon Beach discourages industrial development
of any type.
Commitment to State and Federal Programs: Yaupon Beach is generally receptive to state and
federal programs, particularly the CAMA planning programs and permitting process and others
which provide improvements to the town.
Assistance in Channel Maintenance; Yaupon Beach supports channelization efforts by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state officials in all active channels within and adjacent to
Yaupon Beach's planning jurisdiction and along the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway,
and Lockwood Folly.
Tourism: Tourism is extremely important to the Town of Yaupon Beach. The town supports
projects that will increase the tourist business for the area.
Transoortation: Yaupon Beach supports the objectives of the Brunswick County Thoroughfare
Plan, specifically: 11) the widening of Yaupon Drive to include a center turn lane; (2)
construction of an east -west connector between NC 133 in the vicinity of the Brunswick
County Airport and Southport; (3) improvements to NC 87 between US 17 and the Dosher
Cutoff (juncture of NC 133 and NC 211); and (4) improvements to increase access and
improve traffic flow at NC 133 and the Dosher Cutoff (juncture of NC 133 and NC 211).
D. STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST -DISASTER RECOVERY, AND EVACUATION
PLANS
Implementation: Storm Hazard Mitigation
1) Yaupon Beach will continue to enforce the standards of the State Building Code.
2) The town will support enforcement of State and Federal programs which aid in
mitigation of hurricane hazards, including CAMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
404 permit process, FEMA, as well as local ordinances such as zoning and flood
damage prevention regulations.
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implementation of the town's zoning ordinance.

4) The Town of Yaupon Beach supports the public acquisition of high hazard areas with
state and federal funds when voluntary acquisition can be accomplished. The town
discourages condemnation of land for this purpose.
Post -Disaster Reconstruction Plan: In the event of a major storm, Yaupon Beach will follow
the post -disaster recovery plan, which lists priorities for reconstruction, as outlined in its 1986
Land Use Plan Update, a copy of which can be found in the Yaupon Beach Town Hall.
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TOWN OF YAUPON BEACH
POLICIES CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED
B. RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENTS
Solid Waste
-- Yaupon Beach supports the location of recyclable collection centers within its
commercial zoning classifications. This will be regulated through amendment of the
town's zoning ordinance.
C. MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCE PROTECTION
Package Treatment Plant Use
-- The Town of Yaupon Beach will support the construction of package treatment plants
which are approved and permitted by the State Division of Water Quality. If any
package plants are approved, Yaupon Beach supports requirement of a specific
contingency plan specifying how ongoing private operation and maintenance of the
plant will be provided, and detailing provisions for assumption of the plant into a public
system should the private operation fail or management of the system not meet the
conditions of the state permit. Also, the town will encourage consistency of design
among the package plants to allow for possible future incorporation into one central
system.
D. RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Aguaculture Activities
— Yaupon Beach is opposed to all aquaculture activities. Yaupon Beach estuarine and
public trust waters should be reserved for recreational water activities.
— Yaupon Beach will amend its zoning ordinance to address regulation of aquaculture
activities.
E. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENTS
— Yaupon Beach will adopt a local ordinance to require the installation of water
conservation devices in all new construction.
Solid Waste
— Yaupon Beach supports the siting of recycling centers within its commercial zoning
classifications. This should be implemented through a revision to the town's zoning
ordinance.
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Transportation ,
Yaupon Beach supports projects that will lessen traffic congestion on Yaupon Drive,
such as widening the street to install a turn lane, or installing traffic signals at one or
more intersections.
-- US 421-NC 211, Southport, Construct a 180' "river class" ferry, Under construction. '
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APPENDIX III
TOWN OF YAUPON BEACH
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
PREPARATION OF LAND USE PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
The Town of Yaupon Beach has received a FY97-98 Coastal Area Management Act grant for
the update of its existing Land Use Plan. Adequate citizen participation in the development of
the Plan is essential to the preparation of a document responsive to the needs of the citizens of
Yaupon Beach. To ensure such input, the following citizen participation program will be
utilized by the city.
The Planning Board will work with the city's planning consultant to ensure that the final product
will survey existing land use, identify policies, recommend strategies/actions, and identify Areas
of Environmental Concern. The plan will focus on issues expected to occur during the planning
period, including infrastructure needs, housing needs, transportation planning, and environmental
concerns. A completely new land classification map will be provided. Specifically, the planning
consultant and the Planning Board will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of the
following:
-- Establishment of policies to deal with existing and anticipated land use issues.
-- Preparation of a land classification map.
-- Preparation of hurricane mitigation and post -disaster recovery plans and policies.
-- Assessment of opportunities for participation in state and federal programs.
-- An updated Land Use Plan based on an effective citizen participation process.
The following schedule will be utilized:
1. July, 1997 -- complete identification of existing land use problems, develop
socioeconomic base data, and review community facilities needs.
2. July 14, 1997 -- The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public information meeting
and adopt the Citizen Participation Plan. The meeting will be advertised in a local
newspaper. The town will specifically discuss the policy statements contained in the
1993 Town of Yaupon Beach Land Use Plan. The significance of the policy statements
to the CAMA land use planning process shall be described. The process by which the
Town of Yaupon Beach will solicit the views of a wide cross-section of citizens in the
development of the updated policy statements will be explained.
July 22, 1997 - Initial meeting with the Planning Board to review the process for the
Land Use Plan Update and distribute sections of the plan that have been drafted.
4. August, 1997 / January, 1998 -- Continue preparation of a draft Land Use Plan and
conduct meetings with the Yaupon Beach Planning Board.

5. February, 1998 -- Present complete draft sections of the plan and preliminary policy '
statements to the Yaupon Beach Planning Board.
6. April 1, 1998 -- Review draft Land Use Plan with Board of Commissioners, conduct a
public information meeting for,review of the proposed plan, and submit draft of
completed Land Use Plan to the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources staff for review and comment.
7. Following receipt of Coastal Resources Commission comments (estimate August, 1998)
-- Present proposed Land Use Plan to Board of Commissioners for adoption, and conduct
a formal public hearing.
All meetings of the Town of Yaupon Beach Planning Board and Board of Commissioners at
which the update of the Land Use Plan will be discussed will be advertised in a local newspaper
in a non -legal ad section. In addition, public service announcements will be mailed to local
radio stations and posted in the Municipal Building. All meetings will be open to the public.
The city will encourage and consider all economic, social, ethnic, and cultural viewpoints. No
major non-English speaking groups are known to exist in Yaupon Beach.
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APPENDIX IV
STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST -DISASTER RECOVERY,
AND EVACUATION PLAN
POST -DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND POLICIES
a. Introduction
A post -disaster plan provides a program that will permit a local government to deal with the
aftermaths of a storm in an organized and efficient manner. The plan provides the
mechanisms, procedures, and policies that will enable a local community to learn from its
storm experiences and to rebuild the community in a wise and practical manner.
A post -disaster reconstruction plan encompasses three distinct reconstruction periods:
The emergency period is the reconstruction phase immediately after a storm.
The emphasis is on restoring public health and safety, assessing the nature and
extent of storm damage, and qualifying for and obtaining whatever federal and
state assistance might be available.
The restoration period covers the weeks and months following a storm
disaster. The emphasis during this period is on restoring community facilities,
utilities, essential businesses, etc., so that the community can once again
function in a normal manner.
The replacement reconstruction period is the period during which the
community is rebuilt. The period could last from months to years depending
on the nature and extent of the damaged incurred.
It is important that local officials clearly understand the joint federal -state -local procedures
for providing assistance to rebuild after a storm so that local damage assessment and
reconstruction efforts are carried out in an efficient manner that qualifies the community for
the different types of assistance that are available. The requirements are generally delineated
in the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-288) which authorizes a wide range of financial
and direct assistance to both local communities and individuals. The sequence of procedures
to be followed after a major storm event is as follows:
1. Local damage assessment teams survey storm damage within the community.
2. Damage information is compiled and summarized and the nature and extent of
damage is reported to the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM).
3. DEM compiles local data and makes recommendations to the Governor
concerning state action.
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4. The Governor may request a Presidential declaration of "emergency" or "major
disaster." A Presidential declaration makes a variety of federal resources
available to local communities and individuals.
5. Federal Relief assistance provided to a community after an "emergency" has
been declared typically ends one month after the initial Presidential declaration.
Where a "major disaster' has been declared, federal assistance for "emer-
gency" work typically ends six months after the declaration and federal
assistance for "permanent" work ends after 18 months.
Federal disaster assistance programs previously provided aid for communities to rebuild in the
same way as existed before the disaster occurred. This policy tended to foster recurring
mistakes. However, recent federal policy has started to change the emphasis of disaster
assistance programs. Specifically,
-- Executive Order 1198 (Floodplain Management) directs all federal agencies to
avoid either directly or indirectly supporting future unwise development in
floodplains (e.g., through sewer grants in locations that foster floodplain
development.)
Section 406 of the Disaster Relief Act can require communities, as a
prerequisite for federal disaster assistance, to take specific actions to mitigate
future flood losses.
The town has been provided a comprehensive listing of the Federal Disaster Assistance
Programs that may be available following a major storm. The programs identified fall into the
categories of Temporary Housing, Individual Assistance, and Assistance to Local and State
Governments. The listing is comprehensive and therefore all the programs listed may not be
applicable to Yaupon Beach.
The remainder of this chapter presents recommended recovery procedures in the general
sequence of response by the town. While damage assessment (Sections B and Q will be the
first operations conducted by the town after a disaster, it should be realized that the
recommended recovery operations (Section D) will begin simultaneously. The remainder of
this chapter is, therefore, organized as follows:
1. Procedures that Yaupon Beach should follow to carry out its damage
assessment program to meet all federal and state requirements including
organization of the damage assessment team and recommended damage
assessment procedures.
2. An overall organizational framework for restoration operations after the ,
emergency period.
3. Replacement/reconstruction policies that the town should adopt to insure that
future development that does occur in local hazard areas is constructed in a
manner consistent with sound land use planning, public safety considerations,
and existing and evolving federal and state policy. '
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b. Organization of Local Damage Assessment Team
A local damage assessment team should include individuals who are qualified to give reliable
estimates of the original value of structures, an estimated value of sustained damages, and
a description of the repairs. Additionally, the logistics involved in assessing damage in
unincorporated sections of the town after a major storm will necessitate the organization of
several damage assessment teams in Yaupon Beach. The following are recommended team
members.
Public Property Survey Team
Town Department Head(s)
Professional Engineer "
Architect "
Real Estate Broker (driver)
Business and Industry Survey Team
Tax Assessor
Building Inspector
Industrial/Commercial Real Estate Broker
Chamber of Commerce Representative "
Architect "
Sheriff's Deputy (driver)
Private Dwellina Survey Team
Two teams, composed of the following:
Tax Assessor
Building Inspector
Residential Real Estate Broker
Building Contractor *
*Community volunteers
The Emergency Management Coordinator should immediately undertake a recruitment effort
to secure the necessary volunteers and to establish a training program to familiarize the
members of the damage assessment team with required damage classification procedures and
reporting requirements. It is suggested that the town assume the responsibility for developing
and implementing a training program for both town damage assessment teams and the local
damage assessment teams that the towns establish. In establishing the town teams, it must
be recognized that it might be very difficult to fill certain positions, such as the building
contractor position, because the services of individuals with such skills will likely be in great
demand after a storm disaster. A commitment from the Brunswick County Home Builders
Association may be a way of guaranteeing needed assistance. Additionally, the Emergency
Management Coordinator should establish an active "volunteer file;" volunteers should have
standing instructions where to automatically report following a storm. Damage assessment
forms and procedures should be prepared now and distributed to volunteers as part of the
training program.

C. Damage Assessment Procedures and Requirements
Damage assessment is defined as rapid means of determining a realistic estimate of the
amount of damage caused by a natural or manmade disaster. For a storm disaster, it is
expressed in terms of 1) number of structures damaged; 2) magnitude of damage by structure
type; 3) estimated total dollar loss; and 4) estimated total dollar loss covered by insurance.
After a major storm event, members of the Damage Assessment Team should report to the
Emergency Operations Center for a briefing from the Emergency Management Coordinator.
One way to effectively deploy teams to areas where damage seems to be concentrated would
be to have prearranged commitment from the Marine Corps to provide for a helicopter in
reconnaissance of storm damage within the town for the Emergency Management
Coordinator in order to establish field reconnaissance priorities. The Civil Air Patrol may also
appropriately provide assistance during the damage assessment phase.
The extent of damage will depend on the magnitude of the storm and where landfall occurs
along the Atlantic coast. Because of the potentially large job at hand, the limited personnel
resources available to conduct the assessments, and the limited time within which the initial
assessment must be made, the first phase of the assessment should consist of only an
external visual survey of damaged structures. A more detailed second phase assessment can
be made after the initial damage reports are filed.
The initial damage assessment should make an estimate of the extent of damage incurred by
each structure and identify the cause (wind, flooding, wave action, combination, etc.) of the
damage to each structure. This first phase assessment should be made by "windshield"
survey.
Damaged structures should be classified in accordance with the suggested state guidelines
as follows:
Destroyed (repairs would cost more than 80 percent of value).
Major (repairs would cost more than 30 percent of the value).
Minor (repairs would cost less than 30 percent of the value, but the structure
is currently uninhabitable).
Habitable (some minor damage, with repairs less than 15 percent of the value).
It will be necessary to thoroughly document each assessment. In many cases, mail boxes
and other information typically used to identify specific structures will not be found.
Consequently, the Damage Assessment Team must be provided with tax maps (aerial
photographs with property line overlays), other maps and photographic equipment in order
to record and document its field observations. Enough information to complete the Damage
Assessment Worksheet must be obtained on each damaged structure.
The second phase of the Damage Assessment Operation will be to estimate the value of the
damages sustained. This operation should be carried out in the Emergency Operations Center
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under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator. A special
team consisting of town tax clerks, tax assessment personnel, and other qualified staff should
be organized by the Emergency Management Coordinator. This team should then be
incorporated into this Damage Assessment Plan.
In order to estimate total damage values, it will be necessary to have the following
information available for use at the Emergency Operations Center:
A set of property tax maps (including aerial photographs) identical to those
utilized by the damage assessment field team.
Town maps delineating areas assigned to each team.
Copies of all town property tax records. This information should indicate the
estimated value of all commercial and residential structures within the town.
Because time will be of the essence, it is recommended that the town
immediately commence a project listing the property values of existing
structures in unincorporated areas of the town on the appropriate lots of the
property tax maps that will be kept at the Emergency Operations Center. While
somewhat of a tedious job, it should be manageable if it is initiated now and
completed over a 2 to 3 month period. The information will prove invaluable
if a storm disaster does occur. This set of tax maps should be updated
annually prior to the hurricane season.
An alternative method that would be less accurate but perhaps more practical due to the time
constraints would be to utilize median housing values from the 1990 census or derived from
the town's tax digest. A simple chart could be devised for use in the field that presents
median values for houses and mobile homes by township. This chart could include the
multiplying factors to avoid the need for actual math calculations in the field. Because there
are significantly less commercial and industrial structures than homes, this portion of the
assessment could still be made utilizing the first method above.
The flood insurance policy coverage for property owners in flood hazard areas should be
updated before each hurricane season. This can be accomplished in concert with the local
mortgage institutions. Annual updates should be disseminated to each town and kept
available in the Emergency Operations Center for estimating the value of sustained damages
covered by hazard insurance.
In order to produce the damage value information required, the following methodology is
recommended:
1. The number of businesses and residential structures that have been damaged within
unincorporated areas of the town should be summarized by damage classification
category.
2. The value of each damaged structure should be obtained from the marked set of tax
maps and multiplied by the following percentages for appropriate damage classification
category:
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Destroyed - 80%
Major Damage 30%
Minor Damage '
(uninhabitable) Less than 30%
-- Habitable - 15%
3. The total value of damages for the unincorporated areas of the town should then be
summarized.
4. The estimated value loss covered by hazard insurance should then be determined by: '
1) estimating full coverage for all damaged structures for situations where the average
value of such coverage exceeds the amount of damage to the structure; and 2) ,
multiplying the number of structures where damage exceeds the average value of
insurance coverage by the average value of such coverage.
5. Damage assessment reports should be consolidated into a single town damage '
assessment report which should be forwarded to the appropriate state officials.
6. Damage to public roads and utility systems should be estimated by utilizing current
construction costs for facilities by lineal foot (e.g., 10' water line replacement cost =
X$/L.F.).
The Damage Assessment Plan is intended to be the mechanism for estimating overall property
damage in the event of a civil disaster. The procedure recommended above represents an
approach for making a relatively quick, realistic "order of magnitude" damage estimate after
a disaster. This process will not provide the required information within the time constraints
if organization and data collection are not completed prior to the storm event.
d. Organization of Recovery Operation
Damage assessment operations are oriented to take place during the emergency period. After
the emergency operations to restore public health and safety and the initial damage
assessments are completed, the state guidelines suggest that a Recovery Task Force to guide
restoration and reconstruction activities be created to guide restoration and reconstruction
activities during a post -emergency phase which could last from weeks to possibly more than
a year. The responsibilities of the Task Force will be:
1. Establishing an overall restoration schedule.
2. Setting restoration priorities, in advance, by definition.
3. Determining requirements for outside assistance and requesting such assistance when '
beyond local capabilities. (Predisaster agreement, procedures, contact persons, should
be defined before the disaster event.)
4. Keeping the appropriate state officials informed using Situation and Damage Report. '
5. Keeping the public informed. '
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6. Assembling and maintaining records of actions taken and expenditures and obligations
incurred. Standardized forms should be developed in advance and kept on file at the
EOC.
7. Proclaiming a local "state of emergency" if warranted.
S. Commencing cleanup, debris removal and utility restoration activities which would
include coordination of restoration activities undertaken by private utility companies.
9. Undertaking repair and restoration of essential public facilities and services in
accordance with priorities developed through the situation evaluations.
10. Assisting private businesses and individual property owners in 1) obtaining information
on the various types of assistance that might be available from federal and state
agencies, 2) in understanding the various assistance programs, and 3) applying for
such assistance. When a major storm does eventually hit Yaupon Beach and major
damages occur, consideration should be given to establishing a Community Assistance
Team within the appropriate town department to carry out the above functions as long
as there is a need to do so.
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In Before the Storm, a sequence and schedule for
undertaking local reconstruction and
restoration activities is presented. The schedule was deliberately left vague because specific
reconstruction needs will not be known until after a
storm hits and the magnitude of the
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damage can be assessed. The following sequence of
activities and schedule is submitted as
a guide which should be considered by the Recovery Task Force and reviewed as necessary
after the damage assessment activities are completed.
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Activity
Time Frame
1) Complete initial damage assessment.
Immediately after storm passes.
2) Complete second phase damage
Completed by second week after .
assessment.
3) Prepare summary of master reconstruction
the storm.
Completed one week after second
schedule.
phase damage assessment is
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completed.
4) Decision with regard to imposition of
One week after second phase
temporary development moratorium.
damage assessment is completed.
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5) Set reconstruction priorities and prepare
Completed one week after
master reconstruction schedule.
summary of reconstruction needs is
completed.
6) Begin repairs to critical utilities and As soon as possible after disaster.
facilities.
7) Permitting of reconstruction activities for One week after second phase
all structures receiving minor damages not damage assessment is completed.
included in development moratorium
areas.
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8)
Permitting of reconstruction activities for
Two weeks after second phase
,
all structures receiving major damages not
damage assessment is completed.
included in development moratorium
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areas.
9)
Initiate assessment of existing mitigation
Two weeks after second phase
policies.
damage assessment is completed.
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10)
Complete reevaluation of hazard areas and
The length of the period for
mitigation policies in areas subjected to
conducting reevaluations and
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development moratorium.
receiving input from the state
should not exceed two months.
11)
Review mitigation policies and
Two months after temporary
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development standards for areas subjected
development moratorium is
to development moratorium and lift
imposed. (Subject to change based
development moratorium.
on circumstances encountered.)
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12)
Permit new development.
Upon suspension of any temporary
development moratorium.
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e. Recommended Reconstruction Policies
It is recommended that the Yaupon Beach Task Force consist of the following individuals:
• Mayor
• Brunswick County Emergency Management Coordinator
• Chief County Tax Appraiser
• Town Finance Director
• Town Code Inspections Director
The following policies have been designed 1) to be considered and adopted by the Yaupon
Beach Board of Commissioners prior to a storm; and 2) implemented, as appropriate, after a
storm occurs.
Permitting
1. Building permits to restore structures located outside of designated AEC areas that
were previously built in conformance with local codes, standards, and the provisions
of the North Carolina Building Code shall be issued automatically.
2. All structures suffering major damages as defined in the town's Damage Assessment
Plan shall be repaired or rebuilt to conform with the provisions of the North Carolina
Building Code, the Yaupon Beach Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and the
Yaupon Beach Zoning Ordinance.
3. All structures suffering minor damage as defined herein (page IV-27) shall be permitted
to be rebuilt to their original state before the storm condition, provided non -conforming
use regulations of the zoning ordinance are met.
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4. For all structures in designated AECs and for all mobile home locations, a
determination shall be made for each AEC as to whether the provisions of the N.C.
Building Code, the state regulations for Areas of Environmental Concern, and the
Yaupon Beach Flood Prevention Ordinance appeared adequate in minimizing storm
damages. For areas where the construction and use requirements appear adequate,
permits shall be issued in accordance with permitting policies 1, 2 and 3. For AECs
where the construction and use requirements do not appear to have been adequate
in mitigating damages, a Temporary Development Moratorium for all structures located
within that specific AEC shall be imposed. Structures located in AECs damaged more
than 50% of their fiscal value must comply with current CAMA setbacks and
regulations. In this case, non -conforming structures may not be rebuilt.
5. Permits shall not be issued in areas subject to a Temporary Displacement Moratorium
until such a moratorium is lifted by the Yaupon Beach Board of Commissioners.
Utility Reconstruction
1. All damaged water and sewer systems (both public and private) shall be repaired so
as to be floodproofed, with the methods employed and the construction being certified
by a registered professional engineer.
Temporary Development Moratorium
Under certain circumstances, interim development moratoriums can be used in order to give
a local government time to assess damages, to make sound decisions and to learn from its
storm experiences. Such a moratorium must be temporary and it must be reasonably related
to the public health, safety and welfare.
It is not possible to determine prior to a storm whether a temporary development moratorium
will be needed. Such a measure should only be used if damage in a particular area is very
serious and if redevelopment of the area in the same manner as previously existed would
submit the residents of the area to similar public health and safety problems. The Yaupon
Beach policy regarding the proclamation of temporary development moratoriums shall be to:
Require the Yaupon Beach Recovery Task Force to assess whether a
Temporary Development Moratorium is needed within one week after the
damage assessment process is completed. Such an assessment should clearly
document why such a moratorium is needed, delineate the specific uses that
would be affected by the moratorium, propose a specific schedule of activities
and actions that will be taken during the moratorium period, and establish a
specific time period during which the moratorium will be in effect.
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