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Home My WebLink AboutPerquimans County Core LUP Plan Update - 2015 PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE 2005-2006 Adopted by the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners: November 16, 2015 Amended March 6, 2017 Adopted by the Town of Hertford Board of Commissioners: November 9, 2015 Amended October 9, 2017 Adopted by the Town of Winfall Town Council: November 9, 2015 Certified by the Coastal Resources Commission: February 10, 2016 Recertifiedby CRC:April 26, 2017 Recertified by CRC: March 5, 2018 The preparation of this document was financed in part through a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Management,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA CAMA CORE LAND USE PLANUPDATE2005-2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………...i List of Exhibits……………………………………………………………………………...vii List of Appendices………………………………………………………………………….xi Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………...ES-1 V PHASE I Chapter I:Introduction A.This is PerquimansCounty, North Carolina..................................................I-1 B.Purpose and Authority to Plan.......................................................................I-2 C.Planning Methodology...................................................................................I-3 D.Citizen Participation and Intergovernmental Coordination...........................I-3 Chapter II:Concerns and Aspirations A.Existing and Emerging Conditions................................................................II-1 1. Population Changes.............................................................................II-2 2. Housing Trends………………………………………………………II-2 3. Land Development...............................................................................II-2 4. Water Quality.......................................................................................II-3 5. Economic Conditionsand Business Activities....................................II-3 6.Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Related Industries.........II-3 7. Transportation......................................................................................II-4 8. Potable Waterand Wastewater Treatment...........................................II-4 9. Public Policies......................................................................................II-4 10. Public Safetyand Homeland Security.................................................II-4 11. Preservation of Historic Resources......................................................II-5 12. Tourism................................................................................................II-5 13. Preservation of Open Space.................................................................II-6 B.Management Topicsand Issues, Problems, and Assets.................................II-6 1.Commercial and Industrial Development............................................II-6 2.Community Appearanceand Downtown Revitalization.....................II-7 3.Perquimans, Little, and Yeopim RiverShorelines...............................II-7 4.Development Design Standards...........................................................II-8 5. Federal Properties and Programs.........................................................II-8 6. Growth Management...........................................................................II-9 7. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services..............................................................II-9 8.Intergovernmental Relations................................................................II-10 9.Land Use Compatibility.......................................................................II-10 10. Natural Hazard Areas...........................................................................II-11 11. Public Access.......................................................................................II-11 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative i Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 12.Public Safety......................................................................................II-11 13.Redevelopment..................................................................................II-12 14.Residential Development...................................................................II-12 15.Septic Tank Use.................................................................................II-13 16.Solid Waste Management..................................................................II-13 17.Storm Water Management.................................................................II-14 18.Transportation....................................................................................II-14 19.WaterQuality.....................................................................................II-15 C.CountyVision................................................................................................II-15 1.Desired General Physical Appearance and Form..............................II-16 2.General Land Use Plan Objectives....................................................II-17 Chapter III:Population, Housing, and Economy A.Population......................................................................................................III-1 1.Permanent Population Growth Trends...............................................III-1 2.Permanent and Seasonal Population Estimates.................................III-1 3.Key Population Characteristics..........................................................III-2 4.Age.....................................................................................................III-3 5.Income...............................................................................................III-4 B.Housing..........................................................................................................III-5 1.Current Housing Stock......................................................................III-5 2.Building Permit Activity....................................................................III-8 C.Economy........................................................................................................III-9 D. Hertford Population, Housing, and Economy................................................III-13 E.Winfall Population, Housing, and Economy.................................................III-15 F.General Population, Housing, and Economic Trends Relative to Land Use and Development...........................................................................III-17 G.Population Projectionsand Estimates............................................................III-17 1.Permanent Population Projections.....................................................III-17 2.2010 Seasonal and Peak Population Estimates..................................III-18 3.Seasonal and Peak Population Projections........................................III-19 Chapter IV:Natural Systems A.Natural Systems.............................................................................................IV-1 1.Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)and Environmentally Fragile Areas..........................................................IV-1 a.Coastal Wetlands...........................................................................IV-3 b.Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines...................................IV-3 c.Public Trust Waters........................................................................IV-4 d.Complex Natural Areas.................................................................IV-4 e.Areas That Sustain Remnant Species............................................IV-4 f.Areas Containing Unique Geologic Formations............................IV-4 g.Scenic and Prominent High Points................................................IV-5 h.Submerged Aquatic Vegetation.....................................................IV-5 2.Soil Characteristics............................................................................IV-5 3.Flood and OtherNatural Hazard Areas.............................................IV-8 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative ii Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 4.Water Supply Areas...........................................................................IV-8 a. Public Water Supply Watershed....................................................IV-8 b. Public and Community Supply Well Fields...................................IV-8 5.Slopes Exceeding Twelve (12) Percent.............................................IV-9 6.Shoreline Areas with High Erosion Potential....................................IV-9 7.Watersheds Which Drain into Nutrient Sensitive Waters, Outstanding Resource Waters, Primary Nursery Areas, High Quality Waters, or Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Waters.....IV-9 8.Storm Surge Areas.............................................................................IV-9 9.Non-Coastal Wetlandsand Probable 404 Wetlands..........................IV-9 B.Environmental Conditions Assessment.........................................................IV-10 1.WaterQuality……………………………………………………….IV-10 a.Surface Water Quality....................................................................IV-10 b.Shellfish Waters.............................................................................IV-16 c.Finfish and Finfish Habitat.............................................................IV-17 d.Chronic Wastewater TreatmentSystemMalfunctions..................IV-18 e.Public Health Hazards……………………………………………IV-18 2.Natural Hazards.................................................................................IV-19 a.Storm Hazards and Floods and Wind Damage Estimates..............IV-19 b.Shoreline Erosion...........................................................................IV-19 3.Natural Resources..............................................................................IV-20 a.Natural Heritage Areas...................................................................IV-20 b.Mineral Resource AreasandProductive Soils...............................IV-22 C.Natural Systems and Development Compatibility.........................................IV-23 D.Environmental Conditions Composite...........................................................IV-24 Chapter V:Land Use and Development A.Existing Land Use..........................................................................................V-1 1.Land UseCategories………………………………………………..V-2 2.Land Area Allocated to Each Land Use……………………………V-7 3.Land Use Conflictsand Land Use-Water Quality Conflicts.............V-8 B.Development Trendsand Projected DevelopmentAreas..............................V-9 C.Projections of Future Land NeedsBased on Population Projections............V-10 Chapter VI:Community Facilities A.Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Systems.......................................VI-1 B.Transportation System…………………………………………………….VI-9 C.StormWater Systems.....................................................................................VI-12 D.Archaeological and Historic Areas and Sites.................................................VI-13 E.Other Facilities...............................................................................................VI-15 1.School System....................................................................................VI-15 2.Library Services.................................................................................VI-16 3.Health Services..................................................................................VI-16 4.Law Enforcement...............................................................................VI-16 5.Emergency Medical Services.............................................................VI-18 6.Fire Fighting Services........................................................................VI-18 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative iii Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 7.Senior Services..................................................................................VI-18 8.Business Services...............................................................................VI-18 9.Recreation..........................................................................................VI-20 10.Solid Waste........................................................................................VI-20 11.County and Town Management.........................................................VI-20 Chapter VII:Land Suitability Analysis A.Attributesof Land Suitable for Development...............................................VII-1 B.Land Suitability Ratings................................................................................VII-2 C.Geographic Information System (GIS) BasedLand Suitability Analysis Program...........................................................................................VII-3 D.Land Area Encompassed by Land Suitability Ratings..................................VII-6 Chapter VIII:Review of Current CAMA Land Use Plan A.1998 Perquimans County CAMA Land Use Plan.........................................VIII-1 B.Winfall...........................................................................................................VIII-23 C.Town of Hertford 1991 Land Use Plan Update.............................................VIII-23 V PHASE II Chapter IX:Plan for the Future A.Introduction....................................................................................................IX-1 B.Management Topics and Local Areas of Concern........................................IX-1 C.Goalsand Policies..........................................................................................IX-6 1.Public Access (to Public Trust Waters) (PA) Goals and Policies.....IX-6 2.Land Use Compatibility (LUC) Goals and Policies..........................IX-7 3.Infrastructure Carrying Capacity (ICC) Goals and Policies..............IX-11 4.Natural HazardArea (NHS) Goals and Policies................................IX-12 5.Water Quality (WQ) Goals and Policies...........................................IX-14 6.Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) Goals and Policies............IX-16 7.Local Areas of Concern (LAC) Goals and Policies...........................IX-17 a. Commercial and Industrial Development......................................IX-17 b. Community Appearance and Downtown Revitalization...............IX-18 c. Perquimans River, Little River, Yeopim River, and Albemarle Sound and Connecting Creek and Tributary Shorelines................IX-18 d. Development Design Standards.....................................................IX-19 e. Federal Properties and Programs...................................................IX-20 f. Growth Management......................................................................IX-20 g. Intergovernmental Relations..........................................................IX-20 h. Public Safety..................................................................................IX-21 i. Redevelopment...............................................................................IX-21 j. Residential Development................................................................IX-21 k.Septic Tank Use.............................................................................IX-22 l. Solid Waste Management...............................................................IX-23 m. Storm Water Management............................................................IX-23 n. Transportation................................................................................IX-23 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative iv Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 D.Statement of Local Support Regarding Areas of Environmental Concern....IX-24 E.Analysis of the Impact of Policies on State Management Topics.................IX-24 1.Public Water Access………………………………………..............IX-25 2.Land Use Compatibility……………………………………….........IX-25 3.Infrastructure Carrying Capacity…………………………………...IX-26 4.Natural Hazard Areas……………………………………….............IX-26 5.Water Quality……………………………………….........................IX-26 F.Future Land Use…………………………………………………………….IX-26 1.Land Classification Scheme………………………………………...IX-26 2.Perquimans County Future Land Use................................................IX-27 a. Residential.....................................................................................IX-28 b.Residential agricultural..................................................................IX-29 c. Mobile/manufactured home parks..................................................IX-31 d.Manufacturing................................................................................IX-31 e. Commercial....................................................................................IX-32 f. Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional........................IX-33 g. Conservation easements.................................................................IX-33 h.Rights of way and easements.........................................................IX-33 i.Additional Areas of Interest............................................................IX-33 (1) Historic agriculture area...........................................................IX-33 (2) Highway corridor overlay district and communications tower overlaydistrict.....................................................................IX-34 (3) Designated conservation/open space areas..............................IX-34 (4) Permitted (active) animal feed lots...........................................IX-34 (5)Approved (developing) planned unit development (PUD)or conditional use development (CUD) areas..............................IX-34 3.Hertford Future Land Use..................................................................IX-37 a. Residential......................................................................................IX-37 b. Residentialagricultural..................................................................IX-38 c.Multi-familyresidential.................................................................IX-39 d.Mobile/manufactured home parks.................................................IX-39 e.Manufacturing................................................................................IX-40 f.Commercial....................................................................................IX-41 g.Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional........................IX-42 h.Conservation easements.................................................................IX-42 i.Rights of way and easements..........................................................IX-42 4.Winfall Future Land Use...................................................................IX-45 a. Residential......................................................................................IX-45 b. Residentialagricultural..................................................................IX-46 c. Mobile/manufactured home parks..................................................IX-47 d. Manufacturing................................................................................IX-47 e. Commercial....................................................................................IX-48 f. Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional........................IX-49 g.Rights of way and easements.........................................................IX-49 5.Consistency with Natural Systems and Land Suitability Analysis..............................................................................................IX-56 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative v Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 6.Future Land Use Allocations and ProjectedLand Needs..................IX-59 a.(Unincorporated Portion of) Perquimans County..........................IX-59 b.Hertford..........................................................................................IX-61 c. Winfall...........................................................................................IX-63 7.Comparison of Projected Future Land Use Categories and Projected Future Needs......................................................................IX-65 8.Projected Utility Demand by the End of the Planning Period (2030).....................................................................................IX-66 9.Cost Estimates for Planned Community Facilities Improvements....IX-70 10.Use of the Future Land Use Plan to Guide Development.................IX-72 Chapter X:Tools for Managing Development A.Guide forLand Use Decision-Making……………………………...............X-1 B.Existing Development Management Program……………………………..X-3 1.Perquimans County Development Management Program…………X-4 a. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance…………………………...X-4 b. Subdivision Ordinance………………………………………….X-4 c. Zoning Ordinance……………………………………………….X-4 d. Historic AgricultureDistrict……………………………………X-5 e. Building Inspection……………………………………………...X-5 f. CAMA local permits…………………………………………….X-5 g. On-site wastewater treatment policy……………………………X-6 h. Mobile Home Park Ordinance…………………………………..X-6 i. Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan…………………………………………………..X-6 j. Rules and regulations of the Perquimans County Water System……………………………………………………………X-7 2.Hertford Development Management Program……………………..X-7 a. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance……………………………X-7 b. Subdivision Regulations……………………………………….X-7 c. Zoning Ordinance……………………………………………….X-8 d. Building Inspection……………………………………………..X-8 e. CAMA local permits…………………………………………….X-8 f. On-site wastewater treatment policy…………………………X-8 g. Manufactured Home and Manufactured Home Park Ordinance………………………………………………………..X-9 h. Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan………………………………………………….X-9 i. Rules and Regulations of the Hertford Water and Sewer System(s)………………………………………………………...X-10 3.Winfall Development Management Program………………………X-10 a. Flood Damage Prevention Regulations…………………………X-10 b. Subdivision Ordinance…………………………………………...X-10 c. Zoning Ordinance………………………………………………...X-11 d. Building Inspection………………………………………………X-11 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative vi Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 e. CAMA local permits……………………………………………..X-11 f. Manufactured Home and Manufactured Home Park Regulations……………………………………………………...X-12 g. Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan………………………………………………………………X-12 h. Rules and regulations of the Winfall Water and Sewer System(s)………………………………………………………..X-12 C.Additional Tools............................................................................................X-13 1.Ordinances.........................................................................................X-13 2.Capital Improvements Program.........................................................X-13 3.Acquisition Program..........................................................................X-13 4.Specific Projects…………………………………………………….X-13 D.Action Plan/Schedule.....................................................................................X-14 E.Activities to Assist in Monitoring Plan Implementation...............................X-25 F.Land Use Plan Amendments..........................................................................X-25 Workshops and Meetings.......................................................................................................WS-1 Sources Consulted..................................................................................................................SC-1 Appendix LIST OF EXHIBITS V PHASE I Chapter I:Introduction Exhibit I-APerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Regional Setting.................................I-5 Chapter III:Population, Housing, and Economy Exhibit III-APerquimans County, North Carolina,Marital Status2010............................III-2 Exhibit III-BPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,School Enrollment2010.....................III-3 Exhibit III-CPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,EducationalAttainment2010.............III-3 Exhibit III-DPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Population by Age, 2000and 2010................................................................................................III-4 Exhibit III-EPerquimansCounty, North Carolina, Units in Structure,2000and 2010 Total Housing Units.......................................................................................III-6 Exhibit III-FPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Rooms per Housing Unit, 2000and 2010................................................................................................III-6 Exhibit III-GPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,House Heating Fuel-Occupied Housing Units,2010......................................................................................III-7 Exhibit III-HPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Age of Housing Units – Year Structure Built.......................................................................................III-8 Exhibit III-IPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Building Permit Activity, 2000-2011......................................................................................................III-8 Exhibit III-JPerquimans County, North Carolina,Workers’Means of Commuting to Work in Perquimans County in 2010.............................................................III-10 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative vii Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Exhibit III-KPerquimans County, North Carolina,Commuting Workers, Percent of Workers by Travel Time...........................................................................III-10 Exhibit III-LPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Estimated Workforce by Type of Industry, 2010..................................................................................III-11 Exhibit III-MPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Estimated Workforce by Type of Occupation, 2010.............................................................................III-11 Exhibit III-NPerquimans County, North Carolina,Top Twenty-fiveEmployers, rd 2011, 3 QQ Quarter............................................................................................III-12 Exhibit III-OTown of Hertford Community Demographic Profile....................................III-13 Exhibit III-PTown of Hertford Housing Units by Type....................................................III-14 Exhibit III-QTown of Hertford Housing Units by Year Built............................................III-14 Exhibit III-RTown of Winfall Community Demographic Profile......................................III-15 Exhibit III-STown of Winfall Housing Units by Type......................................................III-16 Exhibit III-TTown of Winfall Housing Units by Year Built.............................................III-16 Exhibit III-UPerquimans County, North Carolina, Permanent Population Projections.....III-17 Exhibit III-VPerquimans County, North Carolina, Seasonaland Peak Population Estimates, 2010..............................................................................................III-18 Exhibit III-WPerquimans County, North Carolina, Seasonal and Peak Population Projections, 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030.............................................................III-19 Chapter IV:Natural Systems Exhibit IV-APerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Use Support Ratings (2000) For Monitored and Evaluated Streams (miles) in Pasquotank River Sub-basin 03-01-52........................................................................................IV-11 Exhibit IV-BPerquimans County, North Carolina,Status and Recommendations for Previously Impaired Waters-Little River and Burnt Mill Creek..............IV-13 Exhibit IV-CPerquimans County, North Carolina,Issues and Recommendations Relative to Mill Creek, Bethel Creek, and Perquimans River.......................IV-14 Exhibit IV-DPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Rare and Threatened Aquatic Species in the Pasquotank River Basin (As of June 2001)............................IV-21 Exhibit IV-EPerquimans County, North Carolina,Interpretation of Natural Features Development Compatibility............................................................IV-24 Exhibit IV-FPerquimans County, North Carolina,Composite Natural Features Analysis.........................................................................................................IV-25 Exhibit IV-GPerquimans County, North Carolina,Composite Environmental Conditions......................................................................................................IV-27 Chapter V:Land Use and Development Exhibit V-APerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Existing Land Use Categories............V-3 Exhibit V-BPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Existing Land Use (General And Predominant) (Unincorporated Portionsof)Perquimans County..........V-4 Exhibit V-CPerquimans County, North Carolina,Existing Land Use (General And Predominant) Town of Hertford............................................................V-5 Exhibit V-DPerquimans County, North Carolina,Existing Land Use (General And Predominant) Town of Winfall..............................................................V-6 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative viii Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Exhibit V-EPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Existing Land Use Tabulations (Estimated)Perquimans CountyPlanning Jurisdiction ................................V-7 Exhibit V-FPerquimans County, North Carolina,Existing Land Use Tabulations (Estimated) Town of Hertford.......................................................................V-7 Exhibit V-GPerquimans County, North Carolina,Existing Land Use Tabulations (Estimated) Town of Winfall.........................................................................V-8 Exhibit V-HPerquimans County, North Carolina,Projected Residential Land Needs Based on PopulationProjectionsfor the Unincorporated Portionsof Perquimans County............................................................................V-13 Exhibit V-IPerquimans County, North Carolina,Projected Residential Land Needs Based on PopulationProjectionsfor the Town of Hertford..............V-14 Exhibit V-JPerquimans County, North Carolina,Projected Residential Land Needs Based on PopulationProjectionsfor the Town of Winfall............................V-15 Exhibit V-KPerquimans County, North Carolina,Projected Non-residential Land Needs Based on Population Projections for the Unincorporated Portionsof Perquimans County........................................................................................V-16 Exhibit V-LPerquimans County, North Carolina,Projected Non-residential Land Needs Based on Population Projections for the Town of Hertford..........................V-17 Exhibit V-MPerquimans County, North Carolina,ProjectedNon-residential Land Needs Based on Population Projections for the Town of Winfall............................V-18 Chapter VI:Community Facilities Exhibit VI-APerquimans County, North Carolina,Water Index Map................................VI-5 Exhibit VI-BPerquimans County, North Carolina,Sewer Index Map...............................VI-6 Exhibit VI-CPerquimans County, North Carolina,Hertford Water and SewerSystems...VI-7 Exhibit VI-DPerquimans County, North Carolina,Winfall Water and Sewer Systems.....VI-8 Exhibit VI-EPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Transportation System Summary........................................................................................................VI-10 Exhibit VI-FPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Transportation System Improvement Projects....................................................................................VI-11 Exhibit VI-GPerquimans County, North Carolina,Historic Sites......................................VI-14 Exhibit VI-HPerquimans County, North Carolina,Perquimans County School System...VI-17 Exhibit VI-IPerquimans County, North Carolina,Fire Department Equipment...............VI-19 Exhibit VI-JPerquimans County, North Carolina,Selected Community Facilities and Transportation System...................................................................................VI-21 Exhibit VI-KPerquimans County, North Carolina,Community Facilities and Transportation System,Town of Hertford.....................................................VI-22 Exhibit VI-LPerquimans County, North Carolina,Community Facilities and Transportation System,Town of Winfall......................................................VI-23 Chapter VII:Land Suitability Analysis Exhibit VII-APerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Attributes That Make Land Suitable for Development.....................................................................VII-2 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative ix Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Exhibit VII-BPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Division of Coastal Management (DCM) and North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCCGIA) Land SuitabilityAnalysis Factor Ratings and Weights…………………….VII-4 Exhibit VII-CPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Land Suitability Analysis Map..........VII-5 Exhibit VII-DPerquimans County, North Carolina,Estimated Acreage Encompassed by Land Suitability Ratings (Unincorporated Portion of) Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall.....................................................................................VII-6 V PHASE II Chapter IX:Plan forthe Future Exhibit IX-APerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Summary of Land Use Plan Management Topics.......................................................................................IX-2 Exhibit IX-BPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Projected Future Land Use Map –(Unincorporated Portion of) Perquimans County.......................IX-36 Exhibit IX-CPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Projected Future Land UseMap –Town of Hertford...............................................................IX-44 Exhibit IX-DPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Projected Future Land UseMap –Town of Winfall..........................................................................IX-51 Exhibit IX-EPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Distribution of Acreage by Existing Land Use and Projected Future Land Use Map Classifications, Perquimans CountyPlanning Jurisdiction.....................................................IX-53 Exhibit IX-FPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Distribution of Acreage by Existing Land Use and Projected Future Land Use Map Classifications, Town of HertfordPlanning Jurisdiction............................................………IX-54 Exhibit IX-GPerquimans County, North Carolina,Distribution of Acreage by Existing Land Use and Projected Future Land Use Map Classifications, Town of Winfall...........................................................................................IX-55 Exhibit IX-HPerquimans County, North Carolina,Land Allocated on the Projected Future Land Use Map and Projected Needs,Perquimans County PlanningJurisdiction.........................................................................………IX-60 Exhibit IX-IPerquimans County, North Carolina,Land Allocated on the Projected Future Land Use Map and Projected Needs,Town of Hertford Planning Jurisdiction.........................................................................………IX-62 Exhibit IX-JPerquimans County, North Carolina,Land Allocated on the Projected Future Land Use Map and Projected Needs,Town of Winfall.........………IX-64 Exhibit IX-KPerquimans County, North Carolina,Projected Utility DemandBased on Projected Population atthe End of the Planning Period (2030), Perquimans CountyPlanning Jurisdiction.........................................………IX-67 Exhibit IX-LPerquimans County, North Carolina,Projected Utility DemandBased on Projected Population atthe End of the Planning Period (2030), Town of HertfordPlanning Jurisdiction............................................………IX-68 Exhibit IX-MPerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Projected Utility DemandBased on Projected Population attheEnd of the Planning Period (2030), Town of Winfall................................................................................………IX-69 Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative x Perquimans County, North Carolina Table of Contents CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Exhibit IX-NPerquimans County, North Carolina,Planned Community Facilities, Perquimans County............................................................................………IX-71 Exhibit IX-OPerquimans County, North Carolina,Planned Community Facilities, Town of Hertford...............................................................................………IX-72 Chapter X:Tools for Managing Development Exhibit X-APerquimansCounty, North Carolina,Perquimans County Action Plan and Schedule..............................................................................X-15 Exhibit X-BPerquimans County, North Carolina, Townof Hertford Action Plan and Schedule..............................................................................X-19 Exhibit X-CPerquimans County, North Carolina, Town of Winfall Action Plan and Schedule..............................................................................X-22 LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX 1Perquimans County, North Carolina,General Soil Map APPENDIX 2Perquimans County, North Carolina,Preliminary Flood Hazard Areas APPENDIX 3Perquimans County, North Carolina,Fast & Slow Inundation Storm Surge APPENDIX 4Perquimans County, North Carolina,Class Fire Districts APPENDIX 5 Perquimans County, North Carolina,Blueways APPENDIX 6Perquimans County, North Carolina,Policy Analysis Matrix –County Policies as Beneficial, Neutral, or Detrimental To State Management Topic Benchmarks APPENDIX 7Perquimans County, North Carolina,Excerpt (Section 3.0 Existing Facilities and Section 4.0 Demand Projections, pages 4 through 26)from Water and Wastewater RegionalizationStudy, Perquimans County, NC, April 13, 2007, The Wooten Company APPENDIX 8Albemarle Plantation Utility System MapShowing Sewer Force Mains (FM), Lift Stations, and Water (Distribution) Lines (W) (Source: BissellProfessional Group) APPENDIX 9Perquimans County, North Carolina, Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, August 1, 2005, Section II, Mitigation Action Plan Perquimans County, North CarolinaCommunity Planning Collaborative xi Perquimans County, North CarolinaExecutive Summary CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This section will be completed upon adoption of the Perquimans County CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 by the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners. The Perquimans County CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 (Update) seeks to help position Perquimans County, as well as Hertford and Winfall, to continue a proactive stance toward land use planning. This Update builds from the County’s current land use plan and considered concepts from asimilar plan developed by Hertford. The Update was organized according to the outline in the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Technical Manual for land use planningand 2002 State LUP guidelines. A series of public input meetings was held throughout the county during the development of the first draft Update. This Update was submitted for review by the State Division of Coastal Management (DCM) staff for consistency with State rules in mid-2006, and subsequent Updates followed in November 2007, and November 2010. The County, to the bestof its ability, addressed State review comments when received. The Update was finally accomplished after additional coordination with DCM staff in 2013, and submittal of the final draft Update in August 2015. The State concluded its review in September, 2015.Public hearings were held and, following adoption of the Update by the County, Hertford, and Winfall, the Update was submitted to the State again, this time seeking certification from the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC). Certification of the Plan by the CRC was achieved on February 10, 2016, with the understanding that DCM and local government staff will work together to adequately address and,if necessary,to make any amendments to the Plan for consistency with new State laws pertaining to riparian buffers. The County believes the Update meets the substantive requirements of the 2002 LUP Guidelines and that there are no conflicts evident with either State or Federal law, or the State’s Coastal Management Program. The Coastal Area Management Act of 1974 (CAMA) establishes a cooperative program between local governments and the State. Land use planning lies at the center of local government’s involvement. Land Use Planning Guidelines were adopted by the State to help localities prepare local plans. Perquimans County’s land use plan update, when reviewed and certified by the CRC, will become part of the North Carolina Coastal Management Plan for the protection, preservation, orderly development, and management of the coastal areaof North Carolina. Land use planning is one of the ways a community looks into the future. The land use plan will look ahead to the next 10 to 20 years. It will be reviewed and updated every five years. Perquimans County, North Carolina ES -1 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaExecutive Summary CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Perquimans County, while recognized by many people as a slow-paced, rural, and natural resource-rich county, is also a facing growth issues as it attracts more people who choose to favor its lifestyle. With over 13,000permanent residents, the County’s peak population during the summer does not grow markedly, although day-tripper visits to the County’s attractions bring people into the County. The Update is one of the major tools Perquimans Countyand its towns will use to manage growth and development. The Update will help the County ensure that new development and new land uses, as well as redevelopment initiatives, are compatible with its rural atmosphere and with the desires and aspirations of its residents and property owners. The Update will help the County plan for essential services, such as public water,to meet the needs of its permanent and visiting population. Moreover, the Update will help Perquimans County protect the essential historic, cultural natural resources that help define the community’s lifestyle. The Update will provide a solid foundation for day-to-day and long range functions. Day-to-day functions relate to the administration of growth and development management ordinances and guidelines, and public understanding and use of these tools for decisions regarding their own property with respect to land use and development. For the Planning Boards, Town of Hertford Board of Commissioners, Town of Winfall Town Council, and CountyBoard of Commissioners, the Update will be a policy and decision guide on matters concerning land use and development in the Countyand the towns. The policiesand future land use map included in the Update will help guide decisions about ordinances such as zoning and development design guidelines. The Update will also be used bythe respective localities as they make decisions on capital and annual operating budgets and the allocation of financial and personnel resources. The County’s residents and property owners played a major role in the development of the Update,goalsandpolicies, and the futureland use maps.Public input sessions were held in various parts of the County including Hertford and Winfall. The planning process benefited greatly from the efforts of the Perquimans County Planning Board and representatives from Hertford and Winfall,whowereavailable for meetings on an as- needed (generally monthly)basis for nearly two years beginning in early 2005.All Planning Board meetings were open to the public. In addition, opportunities for citizens to participate in the planning process included: an initial public input session(in addition to the aforementioned public input sessions); Board of Commissioners and Planning Board meetings; and, presentations at neighborhood and civic association meetings. The County has made review copies available to the public, and distributed copies to neighboring localitiesand the Albemarle Commission.Throughout the update process, as subsequent drafts were submitted to the Division of Coastal Management, they were also made available to the public in the County Planning and Zoning Office, the County Manager’s Office, the Town Offices and Library, and posted on the County’s website. Perquimans County, North Carolina ES -2 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaExecutive Summary CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The Update was developed in two phases. Phase Iconsists of two basic components: 1. Description of County concerns and aspirations and a County planning vision. Chapters in Phase I: analyze the growth and development issues in Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall that emerged during the citizen participation process; and describe a planning vision for the County that provides a foundation for effective land use and development goals, policies, and objectives. 2. Analysis of existing and emerging trends. Phase Ichapters also: provide the technical basis for policy development with respect to trends and forecasts of population, housing, and local economy; discuss opportunities and limitations presented by the County’s natural systems as well as its assets and some of the resources Perquimans County may use to meet its goals; and examine existing land uses and recent trends and provides information on community facilities. An analysis of land suitability for development synthesizes the information contained in the chapters comprising this component. Phase II of the Update also consists of two basic components: 1. Land use goalsand policies.The County’s land use and development goalsand policies and projected future land use maps are found in Chapter IX,Plan for the Future.Goalsand policies for nineteen (19) issue areas evolved from the County’s planning vision and provide direction for implementing the Update. The Update’s issue areas include five management topics identified by the CRC (Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Infrastructure Carrying Capacity, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality). The Update’s issue areas also include fourteen local areas of concern regarding commercial and industrial development; community appearanceand downtown revitalization; Perquimans River, Little River, Yeopim River, and Albemarle Sound and Connecting Creek and Tributary Shorelines; development design standards; Federal properties and programs; growth management;intergovernmental relations; public safety; redevelopment; residential development; septic tank use; solid waste management; storm water management;and transportation. The land use and development goals and policies related to these issues provide guidance on decisions, programs, initiatives, and projects to help the County implement the Update.An analysis of the impact of the policies on the state management topics was performed and is summarized in the Policy Analysis Matrix in APPENDIX 6, with policies being categorized as either neutral or beneficial. Also, identification of projected future land use needs was developed and presented on individual future land use maps (Exhibit IX-B, Perquimans County; Exhibit IX-C, Hertford; and Exhibit IX-D, Winfall) and corresponding tables (Exhibit IX-H, Perquimans County; Exhibit IX-I, Hertford; and Exhibit IX-J, Winfall). 2. Tools for managing development.This Phase II(ChapterX,Tools for Managing Development)component identifies tools for managing development. It outlines strategies and action plansfor implementing the Update’s policies: development and/or amendment of ordinances; implementation (or continuance) of land use and development related programs and initiatives; capital investments; and, funding resources to achieve Perquimans County, North Carolina ES -3 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaExecutive Summary CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 identified goals.Action Plans and Schedules are provided individually for Perquimans County (Exhibit X-A), Hertford (Exhibit X-B), and Winfall (Exhibit X-C).Additionally, the amendment process is outlined should there be the necessity for any changes to the Plan Update. Copies of the Update are available for public review at the Perquimans County Planning and Zoning Office (104 Dobbs Street, Hertford, NC); at the Hertford Town Hall (114 West Grubb Street, Hertford, NC); at the Winfall Town Hall (100 Parkview Lane, Winfall, NC); Perquimans County Library (110 West Academy Street, Hertford, NC); and on the County’s Website at 39UV www.perquimanscountync.gov V39U. Perquimans County, North Carolina ES -4 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter I CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Chapter I: Introduction A. This is PerquimansCounty, North Carolina PerquimansCounty, located in northeastern North Carolina, is bounded to the north by Gates County, to the east by Pasquotank County, to the south by the Albemarle Sound, and to the west by Chowan County. Hertfordis Perquimans County’s largest town and is the County seat. Winfall is the County’s other incorporated town.(See EXHIBIT I-A on page I-5.) PerquimansCounty has a land area of 247 square miles. The County’s average temperature in January is 41° F and the average July temperature is 79° F. The average rainfall is 48 inches. The elevation of Perquimans County is about 20 feet above sea level. PerquimansCounty boasts a diverse and impressive natural environment. On the east side of Perquimans Countyis the Little River, while the Perquimans River flows through the center of the County and the Yeopim River and Albemarle Sound make up the southern most boundaries of the County. Early Native American inhabitants of the area included Algonquin speaking tribes, and tribes related to the Powhatan Confederation in Virginia and the tribes encountered by the Roanoke Island colonists. Today, along the County’s swamps, pocosins, and creeks, the rich farm land is capable of producing a variety of crops. Hertford, a North Carolina Main Street and Heritage Tourism Community, was chartered in 1758. The Town, on the Perquimans River, can be approached by traveling over the only “S” shaped swing bridge in the nation. Hertford featuresthriving downtown, tree- thth lined streets, waterfront parks, and well preserved late 18 QQ to early 20 QQ century Queen Anne and Colonial homes. The historic 1825 Federal-style Perquimans County Courthouse is located in Hertford. Hertford, with a populationof 2,070 people in 2000, and 2,142 people in 2010, is located in central Perquimans County. There was a 7% increase in population from 1980 (1,942 people) to the 2000Census, and an increase of just over 10% from 1980 to 2010. The 1990 population was 2,105. Hertford is located about 16 miles southwest of Elizabeth City and 16 miles northeast of Edenton. Hertford encompasses about 2.80square miles of land area, or approximately 1,818acres, with an extraterritorial jurisdiction of about 4.8square miles, or about 3,052acres. US Highway 17 and NC 37 provide access to the Town. Hertford is bordered on the east of its corporate limits by the Perquimans River. Hertford and surrounding terrain are mostly flat land with most variations in elevation occurring adjacent to streams, creeks, and the Perquimans River. Winfall was incorporated in 1887. Winfall has fine, picturesque collections of late Victorian residences. Winfall’s modern Town Halland adjacent recreation park are also sources of pride, providing public meeting and gathering space at one location. Perquimans County, North Carolina I-1 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter I CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Winfall is also located in central Perquimans County. The 1990 Census reported that Winfall lost population from 1980 (633 people) and 1990 (507 people). The 2000 Census showed that the Town’s population had increased to 554 people, and then to 594 people in the 2010 Census. The State Data Center estimatedthe Town’s population in 2004 was 567 people. Winfall is located 36 miles east of Windsor and 59 miles south of Chesapeake, Virginia. Winfallencompasses 2.22 square miles of land or about 1,452 acres. US Highway 17 and New Hope Road provide access to the Town heading east towards Durant’s Neck. NC 37 provides access northward to Belvidere. The Town’s western border is the Perquimans River. Winfall and surrounding terrain are mostly flat land surfaces with most variations in elevation occurring adjacent to stream, creeks, and the Perquimans River. Topographic elevations range from mean sea level to about 17 feet above sea level. The County’s population grew by8.8% from 10,447 peoplein 1990 to 11,368peoplein 2000, and then another 18.3% from 2000 to 2010, with a county of 13,453 people. The State estimatedthe County’s 2005population to be 11,890people.Hertford’s population declinedby 7.8% from 2,105people in 1990 to 2,070 people in 2000. However, the NC State Demographer’s Office estimatedthat Hertford’s 2003 population was 2,080 people, an increase of 0.5% from the population reported in Census 2000, and an increase of roughly 10% was recorded in 2010 (2,142 people). Winfall’s population grew by 10.6% from 501 people in 1990 to 554 people in 2000. The State Demographer estimated Winfall’s 2003 population was 567 people, an increase of 2.3% from the population reported in Census 2000. B. Purpose and Authority to Plan The Coastal Area Management Act of 1974 (CAMA) establishes a cooperative program of coastal area management between local governments and the State. Land use planning lies at the center of local government’s involvement. Subchapter 7B –Land Use Planning Guidelines of the V North Carolina Administrative Code V, October 1989, were promulgated for the purpose of assisting localities with the preparation of land use plans and sets forth standards for their review. Landuse plans are to be updated every five years and submitted for State review. This land use plan update, when certified by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC), will become part of the North Carolina Coastal Management Plan for the protection, preservation, orderly development, and management of the coastal area of North Carolina. Land use planning is one of the ways a community looks into the future to determine how it wants to be and what it wants to look like. The land use plan will look ahead to the next several years. One of the key elements of the plan is citizen participation. This ensures that the plan is truly designed by the community for the community. A land use plan can describe how a community desires to develop physically, economically, and socially. The plan functions much like a road map, conveying to community leaders citizens’ plans and hopes for the future of the community. Perquimans County, North Carolina I-2 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter I CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 November 16, 2015 C. Planning Methodology The Perquimans CountyPlanning Board, with representation from theTowns of Hertford and Winfall(Land Use Plan Committee) servesas the body responsible for guiding the CAMA core land use plan update effort. The Land Use Plan Committee received assistance from the PerquimansCountyplanning staff and the planning consulting firm Community Planning Collaborative, Inc. The Land Use Plan Committee meton a monthly basis as needed throughoutthe project period on the second Tuesdayof each month. Meetings areheld at the Perquimans County Courthouse Buildingin Hertfordat7:30p.m. unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are open to the public and meeting times advertised in the localnews media. In addition to the Land Use Plan Committee’sorientation meeting and the initial public information meeting, subsequent meetings focusedon review and discussion of information gathered and analyses made. The Land Use Plan Committeerevieweddraft materialsprepared by the planning consultant, assistedin defining land use and development issues and concerns, and providedgeneral input.The Perquimans County Planning staff servesas the local coordinators of the CAMA land use plan update project. Discussion/narrative in this land use plan update generally refers to the total Perquimans County, unless a specific area or jurisdiction of Hertford or Winfall is cited or the unincorporated areas of Perquimans County are cited. Where applicable and when appropriate, the distinct character and unique issues of Hertford and Winfall, and the unincorporated areas of Perquimans County are reflected. Except for building permits and building inspection, land use ordinances are administered in Hertford and Winfall by the respective towns within their corporate limits. Hertford has a one mile extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Winfall has not adopted an ETJ. D. Citizen Participation and Intergovernmental Coordination According to 15 A NCAC Subchapter 7L, local governments receiving Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) funding for Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) land use plan preparation, shall develop and implement a citizen participation plan. Local governments shall employ a variety of educational efforts and participation techniques to assure that all socioeconomic segments of the community and non-resident propertyowners have opportunities to participate during CAMA land use plan development. Examples are surveys or questionnaires, informational brochures or material, community outreach, and public information meetings. At thestart of the CAMA land use plan update process,the Board of Commissioners adopted a citizen participation plan to be implemented—and amended as necessary— during the update process.Interested citizens hadopportunitiesto participate in the development of the CAMA land use plan update through oral and written comments as Perquimans County, North Carolina I-3 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter I CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 November 16, 2015 provided for in the citizenparticipation plan. Copies of informational CAMA land use plan update materials are to be provided at all meetings of the Land Use Plan Committee. The citizen participation plan isavailable tothe public throughout the planning process. It is the intentof PerquimansCounty to involve, inform, and educate a broad cross- section of the populace. It is the intent of the Countyto have a continuous public participation process that achieves thesepurposes. PerquimansCountyrecognizes the importance of providing citizens with opportunities to participate in the planning process. The Countyalso recognizes that citizen participation and citizen education must be made available on a continuing basis. During and after the CAMA core land use plan update project, the Countywould like to educate citizens with respect to the importance of land use planning and its effect of their quality of life; listen to citizens concerning issues important to them;create opportunities to collaborate with citizens to achieve community consensus; and create a base of citizen support for implementing the land use plan update.The Countyreliedprimarily on public meeting opportunities, informational materials, questionnaires, and the news media to solicit citizen input and participation throughout the process and to report on progress with respect to the land use plan update. Copies of the draft land use plan update wereprovided for review and comments to the counties of Gates, Pasquotank, and Chowan. Written comments wererequested within a specified 45-day review period.No comments from adjacent jurisdictions were received. Throughout the update process, as subsequent drafts were submitted to the Division of Coastal Management, they were also made available to the public in the County Planning and Zoning Office, the County Manager’s Office, the Town Offices and Library, and posted on the County’s website. Perquimans County, North Carolina I-4 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter I CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT I-A Perquimans County, North Carolina Regional Setting (EXHIBIT SOURCE: “Discover Perquimans County North Carolina” brochure by Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce Winfall Hertford Perquimans County, North Carolina I-5 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Chapter II: Concerns and Aspirations This chapter providesgeneralguidance and direction for the development of the PerquimansCountyCAMA Core Land Use PlanUpdate.Determining concerns and aspirations is one of the points where the County’scitizen participation process is directly linked to the land use planning process. The citizen participation plan provides opportunities for stakeholders to express their concerns and aspirations.Assessing the County’sconcerns and aspirations includes the identification of existing and emerging conditions and key issues important to PerquimansCounty. Several issues--labeled by the State as management topics--must also be addressed according to CAMA guidelines. The vision statement isalsoa major component of the planning process. The vision depicts in words what PerquimansCountyis striving to become and serves as the starting point for the creation (and implementation)of the land use planupdate. It recognizes trends and driving forces that will affectthe Countyduring the planning periodand acknowledgesthe concerns, opinions, and values identified by stakeholders and citizens. Visionstatements blend priority issues, driving forces, citizen values, and the preferences of the County.The visionhelps toguide the development of the planning information base, short-term and long-term policies, the future land use plan map, and the plan’s implementation strategies.The vision also helps todescribethe desired general physical appearance and form PerquimansCountywill take and forms the basis of the County’s land use plan objectives. A. Existing and Emerging Conditions Descriptionsof existing and emerging conditions follow. These broad themes and trends providedbackground and context for the identification of planning issuesdiscussed later in this chapter. Many of the issues identified in the County’s 1998 Land Use Plan continue to warrant attention although some have been or are being addressed through State laws and initiatives and local actions. For example, confined animal feeding operations are regulated. The County, Hertford, and Winfall operate water systemsand relyon the State help to monitor the protection of water supply aquifers. The County has adopted a zoning ordinance and has amended its subdivision ordinance to deal with, among other issues, development patterns along State maintained roads.Hertford developed a land use plan in 1991. A review of the implementation of the plan is included in Chapter VIII of this plan update. Winfall was included in the Perquimans County 1998 land use plan update. Today, as in 1998, some of the central issues influencing this Update and some of the dominant growth related conditions that influence land use, development, water quality, andother environmental concerns include: provision of adequate water and sewer facilities; economic development, preservation of cultural and historic resources, pressure for residential development; and, preservation of prime agricultural and forested lands. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -1 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Hertford and Winfall are the County’s only incorporated towns. Some residential and commercial growth is occurring adjacent to and within the towns. The County’s zoning ordinance is proving effective in targeting residential subdivision development into areas zoned for such uses. A vast majority of the County is zoned rural agricultural. This helps to limit the conversion of lands from agricultural uses to more intensive uses such as residential subdivisions.Perquimans County is characterized by lands devoted to open spaces, conservation, agriculture, forests, and waters bodies and streams. 1. Population Changes The County’s population grew by about 8.8%from10,447 people in 1990 to 11,368 people in 2000.The State projects the County 2005 population to be 11,890 people. Perquimans County is seeing an increase in people relocating from other areas such as Virginia’s Hampton Roads region. The Hampton Roads region of Virginia is growing in population and there is spill over growth in localities like PerquimansCounty as many people seek the passive nature of rural areas in which to live and commute to the cities of Hampton Roads for work.Management of resources can become more complicated as more persons use facilities. 2. Housing Trends Housing patterns and types are generally established inPerquimansCountyand the region. A vast majority of Perquimans County remains undeveloped. Subdivision development continues to occur at a controlled pace(which means approving developments in phases,enforcing subdivision and zoning ordinances, requiring/ suggesting buffers, and analyzing proposed developments’ impact on utilities (water and sewer), facilities (schools), and services (law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services).Several other developments have been proposedand are in the review process.Single family detached homes still represent the vast majority of housing found in PerquimansCountyand the region. 3. Land Development Land development in PerquimansCountyand the region during the planning period should not exceed the capability of the land to support it. There are still areas that could be developedin various partsof theCounty.In the past ten years, several subdivisions have been developed in PerquimansCounty.The residential development pattern for the Countyis established but with the amount of land that remains undeveloped, redevelopment proposals in developed areas are not likely. Some rezoning applications were received through the 2010 timeframeto rezone some agricultural lands/parcels to residential classifications.The County had imposed a subdivision moratorium and when it ended, several applications for rezoning were brought forward. The County’s existing 1998 land use plan is used as a general guide when reviewing such applications. While none of the proposals brought forward were in areas designated in the current land use plan as being in prime agricultural areas, PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -2 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 concerns with the lack of potable water and perceived incompatibility with surrounding land uses prompted some to be withdrawn. Rezoning requests that were approved were generally adjacent to developed areas such as in Woodville and Albemarle Plantation. The County’scommercial areas are also established, primarily in the Towns of Hertford and Winfall, and along U.S. 17. Limited commercial development is found at crossroads communities. 4. Water Quality In Perquimans Countyand the region, water quality protection and issues related to uses that could negatively impact water quality continue to be at the fore front. Contamination from stormwater runoff and/or septic tank system problems or failures is a threat. There is growing consensus that storm water management is a pressing issue, and that the County, Hertford, and Winfall should study and plan for storm water systems improvements. 5. Economic Conditionsand Business Activities Generally, Perquimans County economic base consistsprimarily of service type businesses geared to the needs of the County’s permanent population.Most business activity is found in Hertford, Winfall, and along U.S. 17. Businesses in the area appear to be diverse, successful, andgenerally well maintained.The development of the Commerce Center (in Hertford) is seen as a positive andproactive step toward improving the area’s general economic condition by attracting desirable business activities in a campus setting.Traditional tourism activities (associated with visitation at the numerous cultural and historic sites in the area) andeco-tourism offers the potential for realizing economic benefits. The economic benefits realized will, in turn, help efforts to ensure preservation and enhancement activities are started or continued to protect and preserve resources. An initiative to develop a blue ways/greenways system in and through the County and its towns is underway, spearheaded by a group of volunteers called Trailblazers. Perquimans County may be listed on the Federal list as a route for East Coast Greenways. 6.Agriculture,Forestry, and Natural Resource Related Industries Perquimans County’snatural resources feature three rivers (Perquimans River, Little River, and YeopimRiver)and vast areas devoted to agriculture and forestry. Given the relatively unspoiled nature of theCounty, there arevast natural areasremainingwhich attract tourists although the amount of tourism has not seemed to create any industries related to the tourism industry. However, a group of interested parties are developing a blue ways/greenways plan which may lead to industries related to natural resources. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -3 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 7. Transportation The County has a good system of through highways including U.S. 17 and NC 37.Some deterioration caused by heavy traffic, storm damage, and heavy equipment has been noted along some of the County’s secondary roads.The County should consider developing a Thoroughfare Plan to study various roadways that may warrant additional land use and development regulations. 8. Potable Waterand Wastewater Treatment Potable water is suppliedby thePerquimans CountyandHertford systemsand is--or can be made--available to all parts of the County.The County operates the water system for all Winfall residents. The Countyandthe Town of Hertford have in the recent past evaluated water and sewer capabilities and needs, engaging a professional engineer to study and make recommendations for the future statue of water and sewer systems which may include consolidation of individual County and town systems into a regional entity. Wastewater is also removed through septic tank systemsin parts of the County that do not have access to public wastewater treatment.The limited availability of wastewater capacity and related issues in Winfall and Hertford is an existing and emerging condition that affects development within both towns. 9. Public Policies Perquimans County continues to reviewits subdivision ordinance and zoning ordinance. The County employs a professional planner to enforceland use related ordinances and regulations and relies on State and Federal agencies and programs to assist with land use management.The land use plan update process will allow the Countyto reassess its future land useand development patterns. This in turn maylead to zoning amendments, and perhaps the study of other mechanisms such as design standards and the requirement of smart growth practices in development and redevelopment proposals. 10. Public Safetyand Homeland Security Public safety issues in Perquimans Countyprimarily revolve around the transportation system.Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfallbenefit from the efforts of the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Department, police departments of Hertford and Winfall, Perquimans County Emergency Services, and a systemof volunteer fireand rescue departments. Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, homeland security and domestic terrorism are issues dominating the news and potentially affecting everyone in the United States. Unfortunately, theseissues will no doubt preoccupy the nation, states, and local governments from now on. While Perquimans County may never be the direct target of a terrorist attack, its proximity to facilities and areas that may be targets, its system of highways that maybe used during an event as evacuation routes, PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -4 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 and its location that might cause areas in the County to be used as a response and recovery staging area, make these issues very important to the County. Henceforth, homeland security and the threat of domestic terrorism will influence how localities staff for emergency services, train and equip emergency services, and interact and communicate among themselves and with other localities and State and Federal agencies, and must be considered and planned for. The Harvey Point Defense Testing Facility is a Federal facility about nine miles from Hertford at the end of Harvey Point Road along the Albemarle Sound. Entrance to the facility is restricted. The facility reportedly has a 4,000 foot airstrip, a lodge,a gym, and conference center. In August 2005, the County and its towns adopted a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. The plan, on file in the Perquimans County Manager’s office, demonstrates the local commitment to hazard mitigation planning principles and was developed to: reduce natural hazard vulnerability by reducing the potential for future damages and economic losses; speed recovery and redevelopment following future natural hazard events; comply with State and Federal legislative requirement; and, qualify for grant funding in both pre-disaster and post-disaster situations. 11. Preservation of Historic Resources Perquimans County and its towns have numerous historic and cultural resources. There are four National Register historic districts (Winfall, Hertford, Old Neck, and Belvidere) to help preserve resources within these areas. Local historic district designations also apply. Development proposals within these areas are, and should be,carefully scrutinized to ensure negative impacts on resourcesdoes not occur. 12. Tourism Perquimans County’s historic and cultural resources, and natural environment and associated outdoor recreation activities contribute to its desire as a tourist destination. Similarly, the area’s natural environment lends itself to opportunities for eco-tourism opportunities. Traditional tourism activities (associated with visitation at the numerous cultural and historic sites in the area) and eco-tourism offers the potential for realizing economic benefits. The economic benefits realized will, in turn, help efforts to ensure preservation and enhancement activities are started or continued to protect and preserve resources. An initiative to develop a blue ways/greenways system in and through the County and its towns is underway, spearheaded by a group of volunteers called Trailblazers. Perquimans County may be listed on the Federal list as a route for East Coast Greenways. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -5 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 13. Preservation of Open Space A vast majority of unincorporated Perquimans County remain rural and agricultural in nature and character. Large areas of vacant, undeveloped areas remain in Hertford and Winfall. Preservation of open spaces and the provision of open space set asides in proposed developments would ensure the continuation of the established character of the area while providing buffers between open spaces and the built environment. B. Management Topicsand Issues, Problems, and Assets CAMA guidelines require a description of land use and development related issuesin terms of the Coastal Resources Commission’smajor management topics: publicaccess, land usecompatibility,infrastructure carrying capacity(and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas,and waterquality.Growth and developmentissues identified arecognizant ofthese management topics.Issues identified by PerquimansCountyinclude: Commercialand IndustrialDevelopment Community Appearanceand Downtown Revitalization Perquimans, Little, and YeopimRiver Shorelines Development Design Standards Federal Properties and Programs Growth Management Intergovernmental Relations Public Safety Redevelopment Residential Development Septic Tank Use Solid Waste Management StormWater Management Transportation Management topics and Countyissues are examinedrelativeto problems or obstacles that mayprevent the Countyfrom addressing issues. Problem statements are not intended to state or imply solutions; that comes later in the planning process. Issues are also examined relative to assets thatmay be available to assist PerquimansCounty.Assetsare opportunities orresources (features, facilities, organizations, and programs) that can be citedby the plan to help the Countyaddress issues. 1.Commercialand Industrial Development The issue facing the County is how (within its means) tosupport the placement of commercial and industrialdevelopment in areas where such activities already occur or can bereasonably accommodated by public facilities and the County’s natural systems, encourage local support and patronage of Countybusinesses, and promote eco-tourism PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -6 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 for the economic benefits such activities can bring to the area.This issue is related to the following State management topic: land use. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue: business closures/failures; divergent/conflicting interests within the business community; and, local, regional, and/or national economic downturns. Features, facilities, organizations, and programsthat mayassist the Countyinclude: Citizens,local elected and appointed leadership, Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce, North Carolina’s Northeast Partnerships, groups such as Trailblazers, and the business communitywill work together to address this issue. 2.Community Appearanceand Downtown Revitalization The issue facing the County and its towns is how to remain aesthetically pleasingwhile maintainingitsruralatmosphere,open spaces,and natural areasand ensuring the viability of Hertford and Winfall. This issue is related to the following State management topic: land use compatibility. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue: lack of development design standards; private initiatives that may be contrary toCountygoals; and, lack of local (County)financial andtechnical resources. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist theCountyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce, North Carolina’s Northeast Partnership, and the development community will work together to address this issue. The Countywill use its police powers to ensure desirable development patterns within its borders. 3.Perquimans, Little, and Yeopim RiverShorelines The issue facing the Countyis how topreserve and protect theseresourcesand ensure futuregenerations are able to enjoy theirbeauty and can continue to usethem for passive and active recreation and leisure activities.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -7 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) financial and technical resources; magnitude of effort required to police, manage, preserve, and protect the Perquimans, Little, and Yeopim River shorelinesand waters; and, degradation of theresource resulting from litter, pollution, and undesirable activities conducted on and off-shore. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: State and Federal agencies, programs, and regulations are the main assetsavailable to the Countyto address this issue.A Wild and Scenic River Act environmental study for the Perquimans River and its tributaries, done by the U.S. Department of Interior, has been submitted as a bill for approval, and may help protect andpromote the river and its shorelines 4.Development Design Standards The issue facing the County is how to develop and utilize development design standards tocontinue and enhance its desired development character.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County)technical and financial resources; and, private initiatives that may be contrary to Countygoals. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, and the development communitywill work together to address this issue. The Countywill developand amend ordinances as necessaryand will use its policepowers to ensure desirable development in the County. 5.Federal Properties and Programs The issue facing the Countyis how to ensure that Federal properties and programs are usedin ways that are consistent with the County’sestablished growth patterns and image. This issue is related to the following State management topics: land use compatibility, natural hazard areas, and water quality. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -8 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe County from addressing this issue include: Potential for Federal decision makersto disregard or act contrary to Countygoalsif/when properties are being considered for land use changes or during program development and implementation. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointedleadership, and State and Federalelected representatives will work togetherto address this issue. 6. Growth Management The issue facing the Countyis how to promote environmentally friendly development that issustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and consistent with the County’s ruralimage and character.This issue is related to the following State management topics: land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe County from addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) technical and financial resources; and, private initiatives that may be contrary to County goals. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may the County include: Citizens, elected and appointed officials, and the development community will work together to address this issue. 7.Infrastructure Carrying Capacityand Provision of Public FacilitiesandServices The issue facing the Countyis how to ensure that public systemsand servicesare sized, located, and managed to protect or restore the quality of areas of environmental concern or other fragile areaswhile providing adequate levelsof service to meet the needs of citizens.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) technical and financialresources; and, balancing the needs of year-round (and seasonal populations)in planning for public facilities. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -9 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Local elected and appointed leadership, State and Federal elected representatives, and service providers will work to address this issue. 8.Intergovernmental Relations The issue facing the Countygoal is how to interact with local governments in the region and State and Federal agencies on a routine basis to promote PerquimansCounty’s interests and to makeothers aware of its positions on local, regional, State, and Federal issues.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: State, regional, and/or Federal decision making processes that do not allow input will be the main problem or obstacle that will prevent theCounty from addressing this issue. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Local elected and appointed leadership,State and Federal electedrepresentatives and agencies, regional organizations, and membership/lobbying organizations will work together to address this issue. 9.Land Use Compatibility The issue facing the Countyis how to ensure that development and use of land resources is consistent with the compatibility of the land to accommodate such development and uses.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local(County)technical resources; and, private initiatives that may be contrary to Countygoals. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, and the development community will work together to address this issue. The County willuse its policepowers to ensure land use compatibility. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -10 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 10.Natural Hazard Areas The issue facing the Countyis how to conserve protective functions of wetlands,flood plains, andother coastal features.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibittheCountyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) technical and financial resources; and, private initiatives that may be contrary to Countygoals. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the County include: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, State agencies such as theNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management, Division of Water Quality, and Federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,EnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, and local groups such as Trailblazerswill help the Countyaddress this issue. 11.Public Access The issue facing the Countyis how to maximize access to public trustwaters while respecting private property rights and the character, image, anddevelopment patterns of PerquimansCounty.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe County from addressing this issue include: lack of County-owned land for public access sites; and, lack of local (County) financial and technicalresources. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources will work together and with groups such as Trailblazers to address this issue. 12. Public Safety The issue facing the County is howto ensure safety of residents andvisitors--on land and inwaterand maintain the image of PerquimansCounty as a safe, rural community.This PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -11 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provisionof public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) financial resources; and, increases in the seasonal population. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership,the PerquimansCounty Sheriff’s Department,Hertford Police department, Winfall Police Department, and the North CarolinaHighway Patrol (State Police) will work together to address this issue. 13. Redevelopment The issue facing the Countyis how to monitor and consider redevelopment proposalsfor consistency with Countydevelopment goals.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) technical resources; and, private development initiatives that are contrary to Countygoals. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may be available to assist the Countyin addressing its goal include: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, Hertford, Winfall, and the development community will work together to address this issue. The County will use its police powers to ensure redevelopment proposals are consistent with theCounty’s land use and development goalsand the desires of thetowns. 14. Residential Development The issue facing the Countyis how to ensure future development is in character with existing development, is sustainable,is aesthetically pleasing, and isconsistent with the County’s rural character.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -12 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) technical resources; and, private development initiatives thatmay be contrary to Countygoals. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, and the development community will work together to addressthis issue. The Countywilluse its police powers to ensure residential development proposals are consistent with the County’sstated land use and development goals. 15. Septic Tank Use The issue facing the Countyis how to ensure that the performance of existing septic tank systems ismonitored;that existing systems are properly maintained;and,that proposed systems are installed according to approved plans under the supervision of appropriate agencies.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: The Countyshould not encounter problems or obstacles addressing this issue. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: The County will rely on the Perquimans County Health Department and the Albemarle Regional Health Services Management Entity Program to assist inaddressing thisissue. 16.Solid Waste Management The issue facing the Countyis howto ensure theefficient, economical collection and disposal of solid waste.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: increased costs; and, greater demand on collection and disposal systems due to increasedpopulation. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -13 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: The Countywill continue to provide solidwaste collection and disposalservices. The County’s electedandappointed leadershipwill monitor the demands placed on the system to determine if andwhen changes areneeded. 17. StormWater Management The issue facing the Countyis howto seek assistance in developing a storm water management plan and implementing (infrastructure) system improvements.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and waterquality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) financial and technical resources; extent and patternsofexisting development; private initiatives that may be contrary to Countygoals; and, balancing private property rights and the benefits of public storm water management systems. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Local elected and appointed leadership, thedevelopment community, and the North Carolina Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources,Division of Coastal Management and Division of Water Qualitywill work together to address this issue. 18.Transportation The issue facing the Countyis how to ensurethe provision of a safe, efficient transportation system given State and local finances, topography, geography, and natural systems and surrounding land uses and development.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access,land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: The County shouldnot encounter problems or obstacles addressing this issue. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -14 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: Citizens, local elected and appointed leadership, State and Federalrepresentatives, and the North CarolinaDepartment of Transportation will assist the Countyinaddressing this issue. 19.Water Quality The issue facing the Countyis how tomaintain, protect, and restorethequality of public trust waters.This issue is related to the following State management topics: public access, land use compatibility, infrastructure carrying capacity (and provision of public facilities and services), natural hazard areas, and water quality. Problems or obstacles that may inhibitthe Countyfrom addressing this issue include: lack of local (County) financial and technical resources; magnitude of effort required to police, manage, preserve, and protect water quality; and, degradation of the resource resulting from litter, pollution, and undesirable activities. Features, facilities, organizations, and programs that may assist the Countyinclude: State and Federal agencies, programs, and regulations are the main assetsavailable to the Countyto address this issue. C.CountyVision The vision statement has two mainplanning purposes. It provides a foundation for setting priorities, defining goals, and developing land use policies to achieve them. It also allows PerquimansCountyto build consensus among various stakeholders on a unified approach to its land use and development issues. Through its vision statement, PerquimansCountydescribes what it wants to be and how it wants to look in the future. ThePerquimans Countyvision statement:isdeveloped usinginformation about driving forces, priority issues, andcitizen values and aspirations concerningwhat theCounty should look like in the future;iswritten in positive terms and in the present tense; includesadescription of how the Countywill look in the future;is not be time-bound and extendsbeyond the horizon of the land use plan;is notlengthy, but provides for goals and policiesdeveloped as a part of the land use plan;istailored to Perquimans County; and,is endorsedby the PerquimansCounty Board of Commissioners. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -15 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 PERQUIMANS COUNTYVISION STATEMENT Perquimans County is an agricultural, historic community and it is the vision of County residents to guide the future development of the County according to the following values: ensure the sustained, planned growth of the County; promote open space to improve the quality of life;, and, encourage economic development through planned growth. 1. Desired General Physical Appearance and Form The continuation of its present physical appearance and form is important-if not critical- to the Countyif itis to maintain its unique character among jurisdictions in the region-- including those in northeastern North Carolina and the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Development patterns are well established.Most (intense/dense) subdivided residential development occurs in platted subdivisions while rural agricultural related residential development occurs along State maintained roads, generally as a part of agricultural pursuits. Most commercial development occurring in Hertford, Winfall, and along U.S. 17, with some limited commercial development at crossroads in rural areas. The proliferation of residential lots along State maintained roads can be problematic in that the construction of multiple driveways along a rural road can negatively impact and permanently transform the rural nature of an area and createtraffic congestion and related problemsthat were not presentbefore development occurred. Many people want to arrest this trend by continuing to requiresubdivision development wherein properly constructed and dedicated roads are built to serve platted lots and provide access to State roads at limited points. Well engineered and sustainable development is preferred and should be promoted to achieve the County’s desired general physical appearance andform.Enhanced subdivisionregulations, development design standards,andcontinued utilization (and improvement) the zoning ordinance are tools that may help the Countyarrest the proliferation of strip development, improve development generally, and help achieve its desired physical appearance and form.The Countymust workto educate citizens and the development community with respect to its desired physical appearance and form. A vast majority of unincorporated Perquimans County remain rural and agricultural in nature and character. Large areas of vacant, undeveloped areas remain in Hertford and Winfall. Preservation of open spaces and the provision of open space set asides in proposed developments would ensure the continuation of the established character of the area while providing buffers between open spaces and the built environment. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -16 Community Planning Collaborative PerquimansCounty, North Carolina Chapter II CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update2005-2006 November 16, 2015 2. General Land Use Plan Objectives The land use plan should help the County:preserve its rural character;protect and preserve the natural environment;provide adequate public facilities and services;achieve support and consensus for Countyinitiatives;promote unity in its residential and commercial communities; and,make infrastructure improvements thatcompliment but do not duplicateexisting systems. PerquimansCounty, North Carolina II -17 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter III: Population, Housing, and Economy A. Population The study of population (and growth patterns), housing, and economyin Perquimans Countyprovides an essential foundation for land use planning and for planning of capital improvements.This chapter contains text and exhibits which describe the past and present nature of the PerquimansCounty’s population, housing, and economyand projections of future growthand trends. Information presented here introduces issues which are central to the land use plan update. An understanding of these issues is necessary in order to effectively plan for the future. Land use planning must be sensitive to the changing characteristics of the population of a community. Changes in population create changing demands for housing, commercial services, and public facilities and services. 1. Permanent Population Growth Trends The total population of PerquimansCounty grew by 8.8% from 10,447peoplein 1990 to 11,368peoplein 2000. The County’s total population grew by 18.3% from 11,368 th people in 2000 to 13,453 people in 2010.Perquimans County ranks 90 QQ(out of 100 counties) in population size in North Carolina. There are about 54.46peopleper square mile in Perquimans County. These numbers are an example of the population shift occurring in some parts of the region as people move from metropolitan areas to rural areas. The Baby Boomer generation will be retiring within the next few years and the national trends are for retirees to reside in locations less urban and more rural. This will continue to make the Countyvery appealingto those people able to afford housing.In spite ofthe relative lack of available overnightlodgingin the County, visitors to the County on given days (presumably weekends) could result in a seasonal population increase of about 1,000 people.Employment in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia has also been expanding rapidly, offering PerquimansCounty residents job opportunities within easy commuting distance. 2. Permanent and Seasonal Population Estimates Census 2010 reported the population of Perquimans County to be 13,453 people.Census 2010estimated there were 564housing units for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. The average household size for theCountyas a wholewas placed at2.39people per household. If each of the housing units used for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use were occupied at the same time with 2.39 people each, the resulting seasonal population increase of 1,348 people would net a peakpopulation (permanent plus seasonal) estimate of 14,801 people. The county’s historic assetsattract a number of day trip visitors to Perquimans County annually. While visitors to these resources and users of boat launching ramps in the County provide some economic impact at restaurants and stores, Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 1 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 the potential impact is limited in part by the lack of overnight lodging opportunities in the County. 3. Key Population Characteristics Census 2010 reported 9,694 people (72.1%) of Perquimans County residents were White and 3,347 people (24.9%) were Black, with the remaining 3.0% representing American Indian, Asian, or other races. In 2000, 70.8% of the residents of the County (8,051 people) were White and 28.0% (3,182) people) were Black. In 2010, the County’s population was 47.9%(6,446 people) male and 52.1% (7,007people) female. There were a total of 6,725 married people 15 years or older in Perquimans County (excluding those separated) according to Census estimates. EXHIBIT III-A provides a breakdown of marital status. EXHIBIT III-A PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA MARITAL STATUS 2010 (Population 15 Years and Over) MARITAL STATUSNUMBER PERCENT Never Married2,35521.5 Now Married, Except Separated6,72561.5 Separated3042.8 Widowed6225.7 Divorced9248.5 TOTAL 10,930100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureauestimate. There were 5,598 total households in Perquimans County in 2010. Of the total, 3,949 (70.5%) were family households and 1,649 (29.5%) were non-family households. Of the non-family households, 1,421 were situations wherein the householder lived alone. In 2010, the average household size in Perquimans County was 2.39 people per household, while the average family size was 2.83 people. In Perquimans County in2010, 3,067 people over 3 years old were enrolled in schools, the majority attending elementary school (grades 1-8). EXHIBIT III-B breaks down school enrollment for the County’s population of people 3 years old and over enrolled in school. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 2 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT III-B PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL ENROLLMENT2010 (Population 3 Years and OverEnrolled in School) SCHOOL TYPENUMBERPERCENT Nursery School,Preschool1113.6 Kindergarten1254.0 Elementary School(Grades 1-8)1,23940.4 High School(Grades 9-12)73524.0 College or GraduateSchool85728.0 TOTAL3,067100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureauestimate. In 2010, 8,011 people (85.3%) of Perquimans County’s population aged 25 years and over were high school graduates. Over 18% held a bachelor’s degree or higher. EXHIBIT III-Cbreaks down educational attainment levels in Perquimans County in 2010. EXHIBIT III-C PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONALATTAINMENT2010 (Population 25 Years and Over) ATTAINMENT LEVELNUMBERPERCENT th Less Than 9 QQ Grade4094.4 thth 9 QQ to 12 QQ Grade, NoDiploma97210.3 High School Graduate (Includes equivalency)3,66739.0 Some College, No Degree2,05421.9 Associate’s Degree5936.3 Bachelor’s Degree1,14412.2 Graduate or Professional Degree5535.9 TOTAL9,392100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureauestimate. 4. Age EXHIBIT III-D provides a breakdown of Perquimans County residents by age group. The median age of residents in 2010 was 46.4 years as compared to 42.2 years in 2000. This has beenin keeping with both nationwide and statewide trends toward an older population. This increase in the age of the population stems from a decrease in the birth rate. Fewer children are being born; therefore, the general population grows older with each passing year. In addition, the number of older persons coming to the County is increasing. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 3 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT III-D PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA POPULATION BY AGE,2000AND 2010 2000 2010 AGENUMBERPERCENTNUMBERPERCENT Under 5 years5875.27455.5 5-9 years6755.97275.4 10-14 years8417.47855.8 15-19 years7606.37885.8 20-24 years5164.56594.9 25-34 years1,15410.21,3369.9 35-44 years1,61814.21,43410.7 45-54 years1,54913.61,98214.8 55-59years7806.91,0277.6 60-64 years6966.11,0838.1 65-74 years1,20510.61,76313.1 75-84 years7516.68156.1 85 years and over2362.13092.3 TOTAL11,368100%13,453100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau,2000 and 2010 estimates. 5. Income The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Economic Development Information Services reported the 2011 average weekly wage in Perquimans County to be about $575.00, while estimated annual median worker earnings totaled $21,383.00. Census 2010 estimated the County’s per capita income to be $22,085.00. The 2010 Census estimated the median family income to be $48,870.00 while the mean family income was estimated to be $61,674.00. The median household income in 2010 was estimated to be $43,041.00. The mean household income was estimated to be $54,099.00. The estimate population with income below the poverty level was reported to be 2,348 people in 2011. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 4 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 B. Housing Standard housing units provide, among other things, shelter, one of mankind’s basic needs. Housing becomes a problem when an individual is not able to secure that housing which satisfies this need. Many groups and individuals, for a host of reasons, are confronted with a myriad of housing and housing-related problems. The most prevalent and crucial problems, and those on which the most attention iscentered, are related to too many substandard dwelling units and an inadequate supply of standard units to meet the demand and needs of the general population at prices affordable by the general population. A number of reports have indicated a correlation between the occupancy of substandard dwelling units and the occurrence of other problems (immoral and antisocial behavior, physical and mental diseases, poverty, etc). Substandard dwelling units, whether occupied or vacant, are a problem. Entire communities, those within which such units exist and those adjacent thereto, can be negatively impacted by the problems associated with the existence and occupancy of less than standard dwelling units. All levels of government should do all that is possible to insure that decent housing and suitable living environments are made accessible to all citizens. Much of the information and data in the following sections was taken fromDemographic Profileswhich are generated by the U.S. Census Bureau.Recent building permit activity figures were provided by Perquimans County. 1. Current Housing Stock A total number of housing units in Perquimans County increased from 6,043 in 2000 to an estimated 6,887 in 2010. The number of occupied housing units also increased from 4,645 in 2000 to 5,353 in 2010. These increases, coupled with improvements to structures with deficiencies noted in the previous censuses point to a general improvements in the County’s housing stock. Single-family structures continue to be the dominant housing type in North Carolina and in Perquimans County. Single units (detached) accounted for 61.2% (3,700 units) of the County’s 6,043 total units in 2000 and totaled an estimated 4,683 units (68.0%) by 2010. While single-family structures are found along nearly all State routes and private drives, many traditional subdivisions have been developed. The number of manufactured (mobile) homes in the County increased from 1,741 units in 2000 to an estimated 1,949 units by 2010. However, the number of single-family detached dwellings increased at a more rapid pace from 2000 to 2010, so manufactured homes as a percentage of the County’s total housing stock declined from 28.8% in 2000 to 28.2% in 2010. EXHIBIT III-E on the following page provides an inventory of housing units in the County in 2000 and 2010 by number of units in the structure. EXHIBIT III-F, also on the following page, compares total housing units in 2000 and 2010 by the number of rooms. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 5 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT III-E PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA UNITS IN STRUCTURE,2000AND2010 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS 20002010 UNITS IN STRUCTURENUMBERPERCENTNUMBERPERCENT 1 Unit, Detached3,70061.24,68368.0 1 Unit, Attached841.400 2to 4 Units1422.41722.5 5 to 9 Units350.600 10 or More Units520.9831.2 ManufacturedHomes1,74128.51,94928.3 Boat, RV, Van, Etc.2894.800 TOTAL6,043100%6,887100% SOURCE:U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2000 reported 289 housing units in the category boat, RV, van, etc., while none were reported in the 2010 Census. This is attributed to changes to and/or more definition of housing unit types recorded in the Census 2010 process or not estimated during the census process. Some of this type housing unit may comprise part of the housing units reported for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use (614 housing units in 2000 and 564 units in 2010). EXHIBIT III-F PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ROOMS PER HOUSING UNIT,2000AND 2010 2000 2010 ROOMS NUMBERPERCENTNUMBERPERCENT 1781.3260.4 22313.8801.2 33445.72363.4 41,01016.794513.7 51,57026.01,73925.3 61,24320.61,51121.9 793315.41,14516.6 83265.870110.2 9 or more3085.15047.3 TOTAL6,043100%6,887100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 6 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Many variables may indicate that a dwelling unit is substandard. While it is common practice to use “lacking complete plumbing facilities” to approximate the number of substandard units, some units may have all plumbing facilities but still be substandard in other ways. Many factors enter into one’s housing experience or the conditions encountered in the housing unit. Among these are the availability of plumbing, appliances, communications, means of mobility, and spatial comfort and shelter. In 2000, only 51 (1.1%) of the reported occupied housing units lacked complete plumbing facilities while only 14 (0.3%) lacked complete kitchen facilities. By 2010, no units were reported as lacking complete plumbing facilities while an estimated 23 units (0.4%) lacked complete kitchen facilities. One hundred two (102) occupied housing units or 2.2% did not have telephone service in 2000 while 215 units (4.0%) did not use the service in 2010. Only 433 (9.3%) did not have a vehicle available at the unit in 2000 while no vehicle was available at 392 (7.3%) of units in 2010. Most occupied housing units in 2010 relied on electricity for heating fuel (climate control) as shown on EXHIBIT III-G. EXHIBIT III-G PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE HEATING FUEL – OCCUPIEDHOUSING UNITS 2010 HOUSE HEATING FUELNUMBERPERCENT Utility gas1953.7 Bottled, tank, or LP gas1,65931.0 Electricity2,89454.1 Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.4628.6 Coal or coke00 Wood1292.4 Solar energy00 Other fuel00 No fuel used130.2 TOTAL5,353100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, an estimated 1,534 units (22.3%) of the County’s 6,887 total housing units were classified vacant, while 5,353 (77.7%) were occupied. Five hundred sixty-four (564) of the vacant units were for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use out of an estimated 1,388 vacant units. Census 2010 reports there were twenty-three (23) housing units in Hertford used for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use out of a reported 187 vacant housing units and two (2) such units inWinfall out of a reported 56 vacant units. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 7 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 In 2010, ownersoccupied 4,134 (77.2%) of Perquimans County’s occupied structures (5,353), while renters occupied 1,219 (22.8%) of the occupied structures. In 2010, 5,304 (99.1%) of occupied housing units had one or feweroccupant per room. Only seven (7) units had over 1.51 occupants per room. Over 66% (4,567 units) of the County’s total estimated housing units (6,887 units) in 2010 have been built since 1970. EXHIBIT III-H displays the numbers of housing units by year structure built. EXHIBIT III-H PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AGE OF HOUSING UNITS –YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT YEAR STRUCTURE BUILTNUMBERPERCENT 2005 to 20103054.4 2000 to 20043625.3 1990 to 19991,42620.7 1980 to 19891,05815.4 1970 to 19791,41620.6 1960 to 196978811.4 1940 to 195977211.2 1939 or earlier76011.0 TOTAL 6,887100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. 2. Building Permit Activity EXHIBIT III-Iprovides a breakdownof the types and number of building permits issued by Perquimans County from 2000through 2011and shows the consistent level of building activity, particularly with respect to residential units, occurring in the County. EXHIBIT III-I PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY 2000-2011 YEAR PERMIT ISSUED TYPE OF STRUCTURE2000200120022003200420052006200720082009 20102011TOTAL Site-Built 648166609113717010843474033940 Residential Commercial33529111417864385 Manufacturing0000000000000 Institutional0000000000000 Manuf.Homes9679847610777685241323337782 Modular Homes144821403124229135182 TOTAL641671591462282652832011149490781,989 SOURCE: PerquimansCounty Building InspectionsDepartment, 2012. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 8 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 C. Economy InPerquimansCounty, commercial and industrial service type development is clustered inand around the towns. Also, there are retail establishments, auto service centers, and personal services type establishments located throughout the County, primarily at crossroads areas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were an estimated 5,738 people in the Perquimans County labor force (population 16 years old and over) in 2010. Of this total, 5,695 were in the civilian labor force and 43 were in the armed forces. Of the civilian labor force, 5,198 people were employed and 497 were unemployed. The County’s unemployment rate was 8.7%. In 2010, 5,077 people (16 years old and over) commuted into Perquimans County to work on a daily basis and 74 worked at home. About 3,470 peopleleftPerquimans County daily to work. Most of the people commuting out of the County to work went to Pasquotank County or Chowan County. The same two counties (Chowan and Pasquotank) were the main providers of workers coming into Perquimans County. Also, people left Perquimans County daily to work in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Most workers in Perquimans County drove alone to work in 2010. EXHIBIT III-J, on the following page, shows how Perquimans County workers got to work in 2010. On average, for the 5,077 civilian workers (16 years old and over) not working at home in Perquimans County in 2010, it took 29 minutes to get to work. EXHIBIT III-K, also on the following page, shows percent of workers by travel time in 2010. In 2010, 1,136 people, or 21.9% of the Perquimans County workforce, worked in the educational services and health care and social services industry, followed by retail trade (820 people or15.8%). EXHIBIT III-L,on page III-11,breaks down the County’s 2010 estimated employment by industry. In Perquimans County in 2010, 1,446 people (27.8%) held management, business, science,andarts type occupations while 1,371 people (26.4%) held sales and office type occupations. EXHIBIT III-M,on page III-11,breaks down the County’s workforce by occupation in 2010 based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 9 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT III-J PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WORKERS’ MEANS OF COMMUTING TO WORK IN PERQUIMANS COUNTY IN 2010 (Population: commuting workers 16 years old and over) MEANS OFNUMBER OF COMMUTINGWORKERSPERCENT Car, truck, van drove alone4,19581.4 Car, truck, van carpooled5019.7 Public transportation420.8 Walked1583.1 Other Means1813.5 TOTAL5,077100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. EXHIBIT III-K PERQUIMANS COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA COMMUTING WORKERS,PERCENT OF WORKERS BY TRAVEL TIME, 2010 TRAVEL TIMEPERCENT Less than 10 minutes15.7 10–14 minutes9.5 15–19 minutes14.3 20–24 minutes11.5 25–29 minutes11.1 30–34 minutes14.8 35–44 minutes4.8 45–59 minutes3.9 60+ minutes14.4 TOTAL100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 10 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT III-L PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ESTIMATED WORKFORCE BY TYPE OF INDUSTRY, 2010 (Population: 16 years old and over) TYPE OF INDUSTRYNUMBERPERCENT Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Mining2464.7 Construction3075.9 Manufacturing4188.0 Wholesale Trade2003.8 Retail Trade82015.8 Transportation and Warehousing and Utilities3015.9 Information210.4 Finance and Insurance, Real Estate and Rental and 2274.4 Leasing Professional, Scientific and Management and 4388.4 Administrative and Waste Management Services Educational Services and Health Care and Social Services1,13621.9 Arts, Entertainment and Recreationand Accommodation 3606.9 and Food Services Other Services Except Public Administration2755.3 Public Administration4498.6 TOTAL 5,198100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. EXHIBIT III-M PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ESTIMATED WORKFORCE BY TYPE OF OCCUPATION,2010 (Population: 16 years old and over) OCCUPATIONNUMBERPERCENT Management, business, science, and arts occupations1,44627.8 Service occupations85416.4 Sales and office occupations1,37126.4 Natural resources, construction, and maintenance 69213.3 occupations Production, transportation, and material moving 83516.1 Occupations TOTAL5,198100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. EXHIBIT III-Nlists the County’s top twenty-five (25) largest employers by their rank, their respective type of industry, and provides their respective number range of employees for the third quarter of 2011. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 11 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT III-N PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA rd TOP TWENTY-FIVE EMPLOYERS 2011, 3 QQ QUARTER RANKCOMPANYINDUSTRYRANGE 1Perquimans County SchoolsEducation & Health Sciences250-499 2Perquimans CountyPublic Administration100-249 3Albemarle PlantationLeisure & Hospitality50-99 4SSC Hertford Operating Co.,LLCEducation & Health Services50-99 5Food Lion, LLCTrade, Transportation & Utilities50-99 6NC Department of TransportationPublic Administration50-99 7Captain Bob’sLeisure & HospitalityBelow 50 8Tandem Inc., dba McDonaldsLeisure & HospitalityBelow 50 9Hardee’s-Non EDILeisure & HospitalityBelow 50 10Albemarle Elec.Membership Co-opTrade, Transportation & UtilitiesBelow 50 11Albemarle CommissionPublic AdministrationBelow 50 12Healthcare Services GroupProfessional & Business ServicesBelow 50 13RPS, Inc.Trade, Transportation & UtilitiesBelow 50 14Townof HertfordPublic AdministrationBelow 50 15NC Dept. of Juvenile JusticePublic AdministrationBelow 50 16US Postal ServiceTrade, Transportation & UtilitiesBelow 50 17Parkway Ag. Supply, LLCTrade, Transportation & UtilitiesBelow 50 18Tommy’s PizzaLeisure & HospitalityBelow 50 19Reed Oil CompanyTrade, Transportation & UtilitiesBelow 50 20Coastal Carolina Family Practices,Education & Health ServicesBelow 50 PA 21Southern Manor, Inc.Education & Health ServicesBelow 50 22Nicholson House, Inc.Leisure & HospitalityBelow 50 23Woodards PharmacyTrade, Transportation & UtilitiesBelow 50 24Alexander Electrical Contractor, ConstructionBelow 50 Inc. 25James or Janice RhodesNatural Resources & MiningBelow 50 SOURCE: North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 12 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 D. Hertford Population, Housing,and Economy EXHIBIT III-O provides a profile of demographic information for the incorporated area of Hertford from the 2010 Census. EXHIBIT III-O TOWN OF HERTFORD COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Total Population: 2,142 Median Household Income:$25,250.00 Average Household Size:2.38 Percent of Individuals Below Poverty Level:34.2% EMPLOYED PEOPLE CIVILIANOCCUPATIONS(16 years and over)PERCENT Management, professional 19328.0 Service related15121.9 Sales and office18627.0 Natural resources, construction, and 415.9 maintenance Production, transportation, and material 11917.2 moving TOTAL690100% PEOPLE CIVILIANEMPLOYMENT(16 years and over)PERCENT Employed69051.0 Unemployed332.4 Not in labor force63546.6 TOTAL1,358100% PEOPLE EDUCATIONALATTAINMENT(25 years and over)PERCENT th Less than 9 QQ grade907.2 thth 9 QQ-12 QQ(no diploma)826.5 High school diploma, GED47237.6 Some college (no degree)25120.0 Associate’s degree544.3 Bachelor’s degree24719.6 Graduate or prof. degree604.8 TOTAL1,256100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 13 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The 2010 Census reported that 1,084 people (85.6%) of Hertford’s population aged 25 years and over (1,256 people) had a high school education or higher, with over 24.4% (307 people) having a bachelor’s degree or higher. The 2010 Census reported the median age of Hertford residentsas38.6 years, with 472 people (22%) of the population overthe age of 62 years. The U.S. Census estimates Hertford had 1,104 total housing units in 2010; 105 units of which (9.5%),were mobile/manufactured homes. See EXHIBIT III-P which follows. Over 47% of all homes in Hertford were constructedbefore 1960. See EXHIBIT III-Q. In 2010 in Hertford, no housing units lacked complete plumbing facilities and none lacked complete kitchen facilities. Fifty-six (56) housing units did not take telephone service. EXHIBIT III-P TOWN OF HERTFORD HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE UNIT TYPENUMBER OF UNITSPERCENT Single-family74467.4 Multi-family25523.1 Mobile homes1059.5 TOTAL1,104100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. EXHIBIT III-Q TOWN OF HERTFORD HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR BUILT YEAR BUILTNUMBER OF UNITSPERCENT 1959 or earlier52747.7 1960-1997949044.4 2000-2004413.7 2005 or later464.2 TOTAL1,104100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. The economy of Hertford depends largely on the educational services, and health care and social assistance industry for employment opportunity. This industry classification accounted for 25% of the employment for employed civilians 16 years old and over. Other notable industries include the arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services; retail trade; and public administration which, combined,accounted for 34% of the workforce in 2010. In 2010, the mean travel time to work for people in Hertford was 20.6 minutes. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 14 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 E. Winfall Population, Housing, and Economy EXHIBIT III-R provides a profile of demographic information for the incorporated area of Winfall from the 2010 Census. EXHIBIT III-R TOWN OF WINFALL COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Total Population: 594 Median Household Income:$45,125.00 Average Household Size:2.37 Percent of Individuals Below Poverty Level:15.6% EMPLOYED PEOPLE CIVILIANOCCUPATIONS(16 years and over)PERCENT Management, professional 6826.0 Service related3814.5 Sales and office7227.5 Natural resources, construction, and maintenance2810.7 Production, transportation, and material moving5621.4 TOTAL262100% PEOPLE CIVILIANEMPLOYMENT(16 years and over)PERCENT Employed26246.5 Unemployed346.0 Not in labor force26847.5 TOTAL564100% PEOPLE EDUCATIONALATTAINMENT(25years and over)PERCENT th Less than 9 QQ grade61.2 thth 9 QQ-12 QQ(no diploma)5110.8 High school diploma, GED20840.6 Some college (no degree)13827.0 Associate’s degree265.1 Bachelor’s degree6412.5 Graduate or prof. degree193.7 TOTAL512100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 15 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, 455 people,or about 89%,of Winfall’s population in 2010 aged 25 years old and over had a high school education or higher, with more than 15% having a bachelor’s degree or higher.The 2010 Census reported the median age of residents in Winfall was 44 years of age, with 25.9% of the Town’s population above the age of 62. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Winfall had 373 total housing units in 2010; 68 units of which (18.2%) were mobile/manufactured homes. See EXHIBIT III-S. About 29% of all homes in Winfall were constructed before 1959. See EXHIBIT III-T. In 2010 in Winfall, no housing units lacked completed plumbing facilities and nine (9) lacked complete kitchen facilities. Five (5) housing units did not take telephone service. EXHIBIT III-S TOWN OF WINFALL HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE UNIT TYPENUMBER OF UNITSPERCENT Single-family30581.8 Multi-family00.00 Mobile homes6818.2 TOTAL373100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. EXHIBIT III-T TOWN OF WINFALL HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR BUILT YEAR BUILTNUMBER OF UNITSPERCENT 1959 or earlier10728.7 1960-199923563.0 2000-2004154.0 2005 or later164.3 TOTAL373100% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. As with its neighbor Hertford, the economy of Winfall depends largely on the educational services, and health care and social assistance industry for employment opportunity. This industry classification accounted for 34.7% of the total workforce. Other notable industry classifications are retail trade and professional, scientific, and management services which together accounted for nearly 23% of the workforce in Winfall in 2010. In 2010, the estimated mean travel time to work for people in Winfall was 22.1 minutes. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 16 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 F. General Population, Housing, and Economic Trends Relative to Land Use and Development Population trends indicate that more of the people who may choose to relocate to Perquimans County and its towns will be of middle or retirement age. Such populations normally require and expect services such asenhanced emergency medical services, police protection, and access to service establishments and social, cultural amenities. Sufficient developable land in the unincorporated portions of the Perquimans County and Hertford and Winfall is available and has been zoned to meet projected needs. Both towns have undeveloped land, as well as the opportunity for some existing housing stock to be refurbished and used. The county and its towns continue efforts to attract businesses, both in the towns themselves and in the Commerce Park. Hertford may expand its Main Street Program which, in part, seeks to attract business to the central business district. US 17 is also cited as a prime location for business development. G. Population Projectionsand Estimates 1. Permanent Population Projections Projections of the permanent population for Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall are shown on EXHIBIT III-U. Also included are projections of the permanent population for the unincorporated area of the County (i.e., County total less Town projections). EXHIBIT III-U PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PERMANENT POPULATION PROJECTIONS 20102015202020252030 LOCALITYCENSUSPROJECTIONPROJECTIONPROJECTIONPROJECTION Perquimans County Total13,45313,72513,96214,19814,439 Hertford Corporate Area2,1432,1862,2232,2612,299 Winfall Corporate Area594606616626637 Unincorporated Area of 10,71610,93311,12311,31111,503 Perquimans County SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, North Carolina Office of State Management and Budget, and County projections. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 17 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 2. 2010 Seasonal and Peak Population Estimates The County’s estimates of the 2010 seasonal and peak population for Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall are shown on EXHIBIT III-V including estimates for the unincorporated area of the County (i.e., County total less Town estimates). EXHIBIT III-V PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SEASONAL AND PEAK POPULATION ESTIMATES,2010 PERSONS PERQUIMANS COUNTYTOTALPER POPULATION HOUSEHOLD Housing Units for Seasonal or 5642.391,348 Occasional Use (2010 Census) 2010 Seasonal Population Estimate1,348 Permanent Population (2010 Census)13,45313,453 2010 Peak Population Estimate14,801 Peak to Permanent Ratio110% PERSONS HERTFORD CORPORATE AREATOTALPER POPULATION HOUSEHOLD Housing Units for Seasonal or 282.3855 Occasional Use (2010 Census) 2010 Seasonal Population Estimate55 Permanent Population (2010 Census)2,1432,143 2010 Peak Population Estimate2,198 Peak to Permanent Ratio102.5% PERSONS WINFALL CORPORATE AREATOTALPER POPULATION HOUSEHOLD Housing Units for Seasonal or 22.375 Occasional Use (2010 Census) 2010 Seasonal Population Estimate5 Permanent Population (2010 Census)594594 2010 Peak Population Estimate599 Peak to Permanent Ratio100.8% PERSONS UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TOTALPER POPULATION PERQUIMANS COUNTYHOUSEHOLD Housing Units for Seasonal or 5392.421,304 Occasional Use (2010 Census) 2010 Seasonal Population Estimate1,304 Permanent Population (2010 Census)10,71610,716 2010 Peak Population Estimate12,020 Peak to Permanent Ratio112% SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Perquimans County and Community Planning Collaborative, 2012. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 18 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter III CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 3. Seasonal and Peak Population Projections Based upon the estimated 2010 seasonal and peak population estimates above, and applying an average (6%) factor for potential future increases, EXHIBIT III-W shows a projection for the potential seasonal and peak populations for Perquimans County as a whole, its towns, and for the unincorporated area of the County in five-year “snapshots” for 2015, 2020, 2025, and 2030. EXHIBIT III-W PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SEASONAL AND PEAK POPULATION PROJECTIONS 2015, 2020, 2025, and 2030 PERQUIMANS COUNTY TOTAL YEAR2015202020252030 Permanent Population Projection13,72513,96214,19814,439 Seasonal Population Projection823838852866 Peak Population Projection14,54814,80015,05015,305 HERTFORD CORPORATE AREA YEAR2015202020252030 Permanent Population Projection2,1862,2232,2612,299 Seasonal Population Projection131133136138 Peak Population Projection2,3172,3562,3972,437 WINFALL CORPORATE AREA YEAR2015202020252030 Permanent Population Projection606616626637 Seasonal Population Projection36373838 Peak Population Projection642653664675 UNINCORPORATED AREA OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY YEAR2015202020252030 Permanent Population Projection10,93311,12311,31111,503 Seasonal Population Projection656668678690 Peak Population Projection11,58911,79111,98912,193 SOURCE: Perquimans County and Community Planning Collaborative, 2012. Perquimans County, North Carolina III - 19 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter IV: Natural Systems The analysis of natural systems is intended to describe and analyze the natural features and environmental conditions in PerquimansCountyand its towns and to assess their capabilities and limitations for development. In thecontext of land use planning, environmental conditions describe the physical state of the County’senvironment and fitness for development. Three specific dimensions are addressed: water quality, natural hazards, and natural resources. Capabilities andlimitations are similar terms that may represent opposite sides of the same coin. Environmental capability is the capacity of land with a particular natural feature to accommodate a specified type or intensity of development. Similarly, an environmentallimitation is a natural feature or group of features that places restraints on a specified type or intensity of development. This chapter contains ananalysis of the County’snatural features in order to assess conditions, capabilities, and limitations. Section A is an assessment of natural systems present in PerquimansCountyand its towns and interpretations of the capabilities or limitations that the features identified have for development. SectionsBand Cbuild fromthe interpretation of the capabilities and limitations of each natural feature category. Based on interpretation of their relative capabilities and limitations, natural features are shown inthree categories (classes) on aseries of maps in Section D. A. Natural Systems Data filesused to generate various natural features maps wereprovided by the State at the outset of the land use planningprocess. The 14-digit hydrological units delineated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service wereused as the basic unit of analysis. For PerquimansCountyand its towns, natural features include: areas of environmental concernand environmentally fragile areas; soil characteristics; flood and natural hazard areas; storm surge areas; and non-coastal wetlands and probable 404 wetlands. 1.Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)and Environmentally Fragile Areas One of the basic purposes of North Carolina’s Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) is to establish a State management plan that is capable of rational and coordinated management of coastal resources. The act recognizes that the key to more effective protection and use of the land and water resources of the coast is the development of a coordinated approach to resource management. The Coastal Area Management Act provides two principalmechanisms to accomplish this purpose. First, the formulation of local land use plans and, and second, the designation of Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) for the protection of areas of statewide concern within the coastal area.AECare grouped intofour broad categories.These are: estuarine and ocean systems, ocean hazard areas, natural and culturalresource areas, and public water supplies. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 1 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Included within the estuarine and ocean system are the following AEC categories: estuarine waters, coastal wetlands, public trust areas, and estuarine and public trust shorelines. Each of the AEC is either geographically within the estuary or, because of its location and nature, may significantly affect the estuarine and ocean system. In PerquimansCounty,estuarine waters and estuarine and public trust shorelines are AEC under State permitting jurisdictionby the Division of Coastal Management. The next broad grouping is composed of those AEC that are considered natural hazard areas along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline where, becauseof their special vulnerability to erosion or other adverse effects of sand, wind, and water, uncontrolled or incompatible development could unreasonably endanger life or property. Ocean hazard areas include beaches, frontal dunes, inlet lands, and other areas in which geologic, vegetative and soil conditions indicate a substantial possibility of excessive erosion or flood damage. The ocean hazard system of AEC includes the following areas: ocean erodible areas, high hazard flood areas, inlet hazard areas, and unvegetated beach areas. PerquimansCounty is not impacted by this AEC. The third broad grouping of AEC includes valuable small surface water supply watersheds and public water supply well fields. Public water supplies as a broad category include two AEC: small surface water supply watersheds and public water supply well fields. PerquimansCounty is not impacted by this AEC. The fourth and final group of AEC is gathered under the heading of fragile coastal natural and cultural resource areas and is defined as areas containing environmental, natural or cultural resources of more than local significance in which uncontrolled or incompatible development could result in major or irreversible damage to natural systemsor cultural resources, scientific, educational, or associative values, or aesthetic qualities. AEC within the fragile coastal natural and cultural resource category include coastal complex natural areas that sustain remnant species, unique coastal geologic formations, significant coastal architectural resources, and significant coastal historic architectural resources. Fragile coastal natural resource areas are generally recognized to be of educational, scientific, or cultural value because of the natural features of the particular site. These features in the coastal area serve to distinguish the area designated from the vast majority of coastal landscape and therein establish its value. Such areas may be key components of systems unique to the coast which act to maintain the integrity of that system. Areas that contain outstanding examples of coastal processes or habitat areas of significance to the scientific or educational communities are a second type of fragile coastal natural resource area. These areas are essentially self-contained units or “closed systems” minimally dependent upon adjoining areas. Finally, fragile areas may be particularly important to a locale either in an aesthetic or cultural sense. Fragile coastal cultural resource areasare generally recognized to be of educational, associative, scientific, aesthetic or cultural value because of their special importance to our understanding of past human settlement, such as the Newbold-White Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 2 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 House, and of their interaction with the coastal zone. Their importance serves to distinguish the designated areas as significant among the historic architectural or archaeological remains in the coastal zone, and therein established their value. a. Coastal Wetlands Coastal wetlands require salt water and can be found in Perquimans County along the Albemarle Sound.Coastal wetlands data were developed by theDivision of Coastal Management (DCM) to assist planners in guiding growth away from environmentally sensitive areas. The data are derived from remotely sensed data and should not be used for jurisdictional wetland determinations or a substitute for specific site delineations. While every effort was made to provide accurate information, errors are inevitable. The data are a planning tool, andas such, should not be used at inappropriate scales.Of the 12 wetland classifications defined by DCM, Perquimans County contains the following based on a wetlands map produced by DCM (dated September 29, 1997, the most recent wetlands map from DCM in the County’s possession):head water swamps; bottom land hardwood or swamp forests; hardwood flats; and, pine flats. b. Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shorelines Estuarine waters are defined in G.S. 113A-113(b)(2). The boundaries between inland and coastal fishing waters are set forth in an agreement adopted by the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and in the most current revision of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Regulations for Coastal Waters codified at 15A NCAC 3Q.0200.Estuarine waters are the dominant component and bonding element of the entire estuarine system, integrating aquatic influences from both the land and the sea. Estuaries are among the most productive natural environments of North Carolina.They 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. These species must spend all of some part of their life cycle within the estuarine waters to mature and reproduce. Of the ten leading species in the commercial catch, all but one is dependent on the estuary. Estuarine shorelinesare located landward of Normal Water Level (NWL) and may be upland or wetland and are considered a component of the estuarine system because of the close association with the adjacent estuarine waters. Estuarine shorelines are those non- ocean shorelines which are especially vulnerable to erosion, flooding, or other adverse effects of wind and water and are intimately connected to the estuary. This area extends from the mean high water level or normal water level along the estuaries, sounds, bays, and brackish waters as set forth in an agreement adopted by the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a distance of 75 feet landward. Development within estuarine shorelines influences the quality of estuarine life and is subject to the damaging processes of shore front erosion and flooding. The management Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 3 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 objective of the estuarine shoreline is to ensure shoreline development is compatible with both the dynamic nature of estuarine shorelines and the values of the estuarine system. Estuarine waters and estuarine shorelines exist along the Albemarle Sound,the Little River, Perquimans River up to the U.S. 17 Bypass Bridge,and the Yeopim River and its tributaries. c. Public Trust Waters Public trust areas are all natural bodies of water subject to measurable lunar tides and lands there underto the mean high water mark; all navigable natural bodies of water and lands there underto 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 artificiallycreated 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.Public trust areas for Perquimans County include the Little River and navigable tributaries, Perquimans River and navigable tributaries and creeks, Yeopim River and navigable tributaries and creeks and the Albemarle Sound. d. Complex Natural Areas Coastal complex natural areas are defined as lands that support native plant and animal communities and provide habitat qualities which have remained essentially unchanged by human activity. Such areas may be either significant components of coastal systems or especially notable habitat areas of scientific, educational, or aesthetic value. They may be surrounded by landscape that has been modified but does not drastically alter conditions within the natural area. Such areas may have been altered by human activity and/or subject to limited future modification, e.g. the placement of dredge spoil, if the CRC determines that the modifications benefit the plant or animal habitat or enhance the biological, scientific or educational values which will be protected by designation as an AEC. There are no known complex natural areas in Perquimans County. e. Areas That Sustain Remnant Species Coastal areas that sustain remnant species are those areas that support native plants and animals which are threatened to be rare or endangered. There are no known areas in Perquimans County that sustain remnant species. f. Areas Containing Unique Geologic Formations Unique coastal geologic formations are defined as sites that contain geologic formations that are unique or otherwise significant components of coastal systems or that are especially notable examples of geologic formations or processes in the coastal area. There are no known unique coastal geologic formations in Perquimans County. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 4 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 g. Scenic and Prominent High Points There are numerous scenic point throughout the County, but no known designated prominent high points or scenic points. h. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation The network of leaves, stem and roots in a bed of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) oxygenates the water, filters and traps sediments, and utilizes excess nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the water. These processes increase clarity in the water and improve the conditions for more SAV growth.SAV provided an abundance of food and shelter and attracts a wide variety of fish and wildlife. For example, largemouth bass utilize the grass beds of Albemarle Sound, while in saltier Core Sound, bay scallops attach to the leaves and stems of SAV. Osprey, egrets, herons and gulls are often seen fishing in these grass beds, while many ducks, swans, and geese consume SAV as a major portion of their diet.Based on the Sensitive Habitat Mapprepared by DCM and cited in the 1998 Perquimans County Land Use Plan, SAV are located at the eastern tip of Perquimans County between the Little River and Perquimans River. They are also found along much of the northern and southern edge of the Perquimans River.SAVs could be found in the shallow waters of the Albemarle Sound from the Little River to Yeopim River/Creek. SAVs are transient and may be found in different areas at various densities and within an expanded range over time. 2. Soil Characteristics Eight general soil map units (comprised of 20 soil types) are identified in Perquimans County by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service in the Soil Survey of Chowan and Perquimans Counties, North Carolina. These are: 1. Roanoke-Tomotley-Perquimans; 2. Conetoe-Wando-Seabrook; 3. Tomahawk-Echaw- Valhalia; 4. Dogue-Augustal-State; 5. Portsmouth-Arapahoe-Cape Fear; 6. Chapanoke- Yeopim; 7. Chowan-Dorovan; and, 8. Scuppernong. The Roanoke-Tomotley-Perquimans soil unit features nearly level, poorly drained soils that have a loamy surface layer and a loamy or clayey subsoil. The soils in this map unit are on broad flats and in depressions. This map unit makes up 37 percent of the survey area. It is 61 percent Roanoke soils, 21 percent Tomotley soils, 11 percent Perquimans soils, and 7 percent soils of minor extent. The soils in the map unit are used mainly as cropland and, to a lesser extent, as woodland or pasture. The soils in the map unit are well suited to useas cropland. They are poorly suited to most urban and recreational uses. Wetness is the main limitation. The Conetoe-Wando-Seabrook soil unit features nearly level and gently sloping, well drained, excessively drained, and moderately well drained soilsthat have a sandy surface layer and a loamy or sandy subsoil. The soils in this map unit are on ridges and flats along small streams that flow into the Albemarle Sound and Chowan River. This map unit makes up 7 percent of the survey area. It is 30 percent Conetoe soils, 29 percent Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 5 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Wando soils, 20 percent Seabrook soils, and 21 percent soils of minor extent. The soils in this map unit are used mainly as cropland and, to a lesser extent, as pasture or woodland. The soils in the map unit are suited or well suited to use for crops and as woodland. They range from well suited to poorly suited to most urban uses. Wetness and droughtiness are the main limitations. The Tomahawk-Echaw-Valhalla soil unit features nearly level and gently sloping, moderately well drained, somewhat poorly drained, and well drained soils that have a sandy surface layer and a loamy or sandy subsoil.The soils in this unit are smooth to slightly rounded ridges along the Suffolk Scarp. This map unit makes up 6 percent of the surveyarea. It is 33 percent Tomahawk soils, 25 percent Echaw soils, 18 percent Valhalla soils, and 24 percent soils of minor extent.The soils in this map unit are used mainly as cropland and, to a lesser extent, as pasture or woodland. The soils are well suited or suited to use for crops and to use as woodland. Valhalla soils are suited to most urban uses and Tomahawk and Echaw soils range from suited to poorly suited. Wetness, leaching of plant nutrients, the hazard of soil blowing, and droughtiness are the main limitations. The Dogue Augusta-State soil unit features nearly level and gently sloping, moderately well drained, somewhat poorly drained, and well drained soils that have a sandy or loamy surface layer and loamy or clayey subsoil. The soils in this map unit are on smooth ridges along small streams that flow into the Albemarle Sound, Chowan River, and Perquimans River and are in shallow depressions. This map unit makes up 11 percent of the survey area. It is 38 percent Dogue soils, 23 percent Augusta soils, 22 percent State soils, and 17 percent soils of minor extent. The soils in this map unit are used mainly as cropland and, to a lesser extent, as pasture or woodland. The soils are well suited to use for crops and as woodland. They range from well suited to poorly suited for most urban uses. Wetness is the main limitation. The Portsmouth-Arapahoe-Cape Fear soil unit features nearly level, very poorly drained soils that have a loamy surface layer and a loamy or clayey subsoil. The soils inthis map unit are on broad flats and in depressions. This map unit makes up 23 percent of the survey area. It is 41 percent Portsmouth soils, 23 percent Arapahoe soils, 11 percent Cape Fear soils, and 25 percent soils of minor extent. The soils in thismap unit are used mainly as cropland or woodland. The soils in this map unit, if drained, are well suited to cropland. They are poorly suited to most urban and recreational uses. Wetness is the main limitation. The Chapanoke-Yeopim soil unit features nearly level and gently sloping, somewhat poorly drained and moderately well drained soils that have a loamy surface layer and a loamy subsoil. The soils in this map unit are on smooth ridges and flats along small streamsthat flow into the Albemarle Sound and Perquimans River. This map unit makes up 4 percent of the survey area. It is 41 percent Chapanoke soils, 36 Yeopim soils, and 23 percent soils of minor extent. The soils in this map unit are used mainly as cropland and, to a lesser extent, as pasture or woodland. The soils are well suited to use for crops Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 6 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 and as woodland. They are suited or poorly suited to most urban uses. Wetness is the main limitation. The Chowan-Dorovan soil unit features nearly level, very poorly drained soils that are loamy and are underlain by muck and soils that are muck throughout. The soils in this map unit are on the flood plains of the Albemarle Sound, Chowan River, Perquimans River, and of the small streams that flow into them. This map unit makes up 9 percent of the survey area. It is about 51 percent Chowan soils and about 49 percent Dorovan soils. The soils in this map unit are used almost exclusively as woodland. The soils are poorly suited to use for crops, as woodland, and for most urban uses. Wetness, flooding, and low strength are the main limitations. The Scuppernong soil unit features nearly level, very poorly drained soils that have a surface layer of muck and mucky and loamy underlying material. The soils in this map unit are in oval-shaped depressions and in the northern part of Perquimans County in the Dismal Swamp. This map unit makes up 3 percent of the County. It is 89 percent Scuppernong soils and 11 percent soils of minor extent. The soils of minor extent in the map unit are Portsmouth, Arapahoe, and Cape Fear soils.The soils in this map unit are rapidly being cleared and used for cropland. To a lesser extent, they are used as woodland and wildlife habitat. The soils, if drained, are suited or well suited to use for crops and as woodland. They are poorly suited to most urban uses. Wetness and low strength are the main limitations. Of the twenty (20) soil types found in Perquimans County, only one (Conetoe) has slight limitations for septic tanks, while only one (State, a soil unit found in the general soil map unit Dogue-Augusta-State) has moderate limitations. The remaining eighteen (18) soil types have severe limitations. Sound land planning and development, special site planning and current technology, can address some of the concerns associated with soil limitations. The PerquimansCounty Health Department determines if soils will permit the use of septic tank systems on a case by case basis. The general soil map from the Soil Study of Chowan and Perquimans Counties, North Carolina is included as APPENDIX1. The soil study and map can also be viewed at the Perquimans County Planning Department. The exhibit shows broad areas that have a distinctive pattern of soils, relief, and drainage. Each map unit on the general soil map is a unique natural landscape. Typically, a map unit consists of one or more major soils and some minor soils. It is named for the major soils. The soils making up one unit can occur in other units but in a different pattern. The general soil map can be used to compare the suitability of large areas for general land uses. Areas of suitable soils can be identified on the map. Likewise, areas where the soils are not suitable can be identified.Because of its small scale, the map is not suitable for planning the management of a farm or field or for selecting a site for a road or a building or other structure. The soils in any one map unit differ from placeto place in slope, depth, drainage, and other characteristics that affect management. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 7 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 3. Flood and Other Natural Hazard Areas Flood hazard areas are found along PerquimansCounty’s rivers shorelinesand their tributaries.Development in these areas issubject to flood plain regulationsand flooding can be a severe problem in much of theCounty. The affected areas exist primarily in the flood plainsof the Perquimans River, Little River, and Yeopim River and along the major drainage ways feeding into the rivers. Depression-like areas, while not as large or continuous as the flood plains, intermittently exist in the upland plain area of the County. The FEMA Flood Hazard Areas as identified on the FEMA Flood Hazard Maps and the steep river bluffs along the western shore of the Perquimans River are natural flood hazard areas in the County.Flood Insurance Rate (FIRM) maps are available for inspection in the Perquimans County Building Inspections Office.APPENDIX 2shows the general location of flood hazard areas. Localized flooding can occur many times in Perquimans County in a given year. Given its location, Perquimans County can experience more widespread flooding associated with hurricanes and tropical storms. Localized flooding can be characterized as highly likely and area wide flooding can be characterized as likely. Thus land use decisions and building development must remain cognizant of the threat posed by flooding in many parts of Perquimans County because of these limitations relative to natural hazards such as flood prone areas. Perquimans County, and its towns, currently enforces zoning ordinances and the County enforces the subdivision ordinance throughout its planning jurisdiction. The County has in place a flood damage prevention ordinance that established development standards for FEMA identified flood hazard areas. 4. Water Supply Areas a.Public Water Supply Watershed The drinking water supply map provided by DEM (dated September 29, 1997and cited in the 1998 Perquimans County Land Use Plan) indicatesthere are no water supply watershedsin protected or critical areas. b.Public and Community Supply Well Fields In 2005, Perquimans County hadfour existing wells and one proposed well clustered in or near Bethel. These are: Well #1;Well #2;Well #3;Long Well; and Chappel Well (future). The County water plant is located east of Winfall on SR 1220. There are five wells located in or near Winfall. These are: Cotton Gin Well;Winslow Well; Plant Well; Lake Road Well; Miller Well;Hurdle Well; and, Field Well.Hertford hadtwo wells, and Winfall hadtwo wells and one emergency well. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 8 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 5. Slopes Exceeding Twelve (12) Percent River bluff areas along the western shore of the Perquimans River are the only areas with slopes near or exceeding 12% 6. Shoreline Areas with High Erosion Potential The Lands End section of the County along the Albemarle Sound has historically experienced high erosion rates due to wind tidesand now has riprap and bulkhead shoreline protection. High erosion areas also exist along unincorporated shorelines of the Albemarle Sound and lower portions of the Little, Perquimans, and Yeopim Rivers and lower Yeopim Creek. 7. Watersheds Which Drain into Nutrient Sensitive Waters, Outstanding Resource Waters, Primary Nursery Areas, High Quality Waters, or Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Waters There are no High Quality Waters, Outstanding Resource Waters, Nutrient Sensitive Waters, or Primary Nursery Areas located adjacent to Perquimans County. The lower portion of Deep Creek/Little River watershed at Lands End drains into waters containing submergedaquatic vegetation. The upper area drains into anadromous fish spawning areas (AFSA). The Perquimans River watershed and Muddy Creek/Perquimans River watershed drain into the Perquimans River, which contains areas with submerged aquatic vegetation and AFSA areas at the upper end of the Perquimans River near Hertford and along Sutton Creek on the north side of the Perquimans River.Submerged aquatic vegetation has been observedalong various locations up as far as the Yeopim River and Yeopim Creek, the western shores of the Little River, the Perquimans River, and southern portions of all river bodies. 8. Storm Surge Areas Storm surge areas extend along the entire length of PerquimansCounty’s rivers shorelines. In some areas, a fast hurricane storm surge would inundate vast portions of southwestern Perquimans County.APPENDIX 3 shows areas of Perquimans County that may be subject to fast and slow inundation. 9. Non-Coastal Wetlands and Probable 404 Wetlands Nearly allwetlands and swamps in PerquimansCounty are inland swamps. Non-coastal wetlands are found in various areas of Perquimans County. These areas present constraints to any type of development because of almost constant inundation. These lands are integral components of the County drainage system, functioning as retaining basins for excess surface runoff. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 9 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 B. Environmental Conditions Assessment As discussedearlier, classifications are not intended to prohibit or regulate land use and development. They serve to present a picture of natural systems capabilities and constraints with respect to land use and development.CAMA land use planning guidelines also require an assessment of three categories of environmental conditions or features: water quality, natural hazards, and natural resources. This information will be the basis for developing goals and policies to maintain and restore water quality, reduce vulnerability to natural hazards, and protect valuable natural resources. 1. Water Quality a. Surface Water Quality Basinwide water quality planning is a nonregulatory watershed-based approach to restoring and protecting the quality of North Carolina’s surface waters. Basinwide water quality plans are prepared by the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for each of the seventeenmajor river basins in the state. Each basinwide plan is revised at five-year intervals. While these plans are prepared by the DWQ, their implementation and the protection of water quality entails the coordinated efforts of manyagencies, local governments,and stakeholders in the State. PerquimansCounty lies within the Pasquotank River basin. The Basin Wide Water Quality Planfor the Pasquotank River Basin wascompleted in 1997and updated in 2002. According to the Division of Water Quality’s 2002 Pasquotank River Basinwide Water Quality Plan, the Pasquotank River basin encompasses 3,635 square miles of low-lying lands and vast open waters, including Albemarle Sound, in the state’s northeast outer coastal plain. The basin includes all or portions of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington counties. The basin also contains numerous small watersheds that drain into Albemarle, Currituck, Croatan, Roanoke and Pamlico Sounds. The Pasquotank River basinis part of the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine system, the second largest estuarine system in the United States. In 1987, this estuarine system became part of the Environmental Protection Agency Estuary Program and was the subject of a major study known as the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Study. Perquimans County lieswithinthe Subbasin 03-01-52of the Pasquotank River. Subbasin 03-01-52is 541square miles andcontains apopulation densityof46persons per square mile.Subbasin 03-01-52 consists of the northwestern edge of Albemarle Sound and the rivers that empty into it. The largest of these rivers are the Little River and the Perquimans River. The Perquimans River originates in the Great Dismal Swamp and flows south before emptying into Albemarle Sound.In subbasin 03-01-52, a small portion of the land area near the mouths of the Yeopim, Perquimans and Little River is designated as Significant Natural Heritage Areas.In subbasin 03-01-52, there are five Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 10 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 permitted dischargers in the subbasin; none ofwhich are major permit holders.Four general permits are currently issued in the basin. In basin wideplans, surface waters are classified according to their best intended uses. Determining how well water supports its designated uses (use support status) is an important method of interpreting water quality data and assessing water quality. Waters are rated fully supporting (FS), partially supporting (PS) or not supporting (NS). The terms refer to whether the classified uses of the water (i.e., aquaticlife protection, recreation,and water supply) are being met. For example, waters classified for aquatic life protection and secondary recreation(Class C for freshwater and SC for saltwater) are rated FS if data used to determine use support did not exceed specific criteria. However, if these criteria were exceeded, then the waters would be rated as PS or NS, depending on the degree of degradation. Waters rated PS or NS are considered to be impaired. Waters lacking data, or having inconclusive data, are listed as not rated(NR).The use support ratings for subbasin 03-01-52 are shown on EXHIBIT IV-A. EXHIBIT IV-A PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA USE SUPPORT RATINGS (2000) FOR MONITORED AND EVALUATED** STREAMS (MILES) IN PASQUOTANK RIVER SUBBASIN 03-01-52 Use Support FSPSNSNRTotal* Category Aquatic Life/72,795.50088.6 mi88.6 mi Secondary estuarine 18,924.6 estuarine 91,720.1 estuarine Recreation**acresacresacres Primary72,795.5009,840.382,635.8 Recreationestuarine estuarine acresestuarine acres acres * Total stream miles/acres assigned to each use support category in this subbasin. Column is not additive because some stream miles are assigned to more than one category. ** These waters are impaired because of regionalfish consumption advisory. SOURCE: Pasquotank River Basinwide Water Quality Plan, July2002. Public health hazards have been identified in the Pasquotank River basin. The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has developed guidelines to advise people to what fish are safe to eat. DWQ considers uses of waters with a consumption advisory for one or more species of fish to be impaired. Elevated methyl mercurylevels have been found in shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, largemouth bass, bowfin (or blackfish), and chain pickerel (or jack). As of April 2002, these fish are under an advisory. The 1997 Pasquotank River Basinwide Plan identified two segments as impaired in subbasin 03-01-52 (Little River and Burnt Mill Creek). According to the 2002 Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 11 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Pasquotank River Basinwide Water Quality Plan, the Little River is currently not rated, but there are indications that agricultural land uses may be contributing to observed algal growths and low dissolved oxygen. DWQ will determine if the low dissolved oxygen in the Little River is due to natural conditions or other inputs. DWQ will continue to develop biocriteria to better assess use support in waters with swamp characteristics. According to the 2002 plan, Burnt Mill Creek is currently not rated and is no longer considered impaired. DWQ collected new biological information suggesting the previous bioclassification was inappropriate. DWQ will continue to develop biocriteria to better assess use support in waters with swamp characteristics. The 1997 Pasquotank River Basinwide Plan identified two segments as impaired in subbasin 03-01-52 (Little River and Burnt Mill Creek). The Pasquotank River 2002 Basinwide Water Quality Plan (2002 Plan) reviews use support and recommendations detailed in the 1997 basinwide plan, reports status of progress, gives recommendations for the next five year cycle, and outlines current projects aimed at improving water quality for these stream segments. SeeEXHIBIT IV-B.Also, the 2002 Plan provides similar information for Mill Creek, Bethel Creek, and Perquimans River. See EXHIBIT IV-C. The County and its towns must remain cognizant of the limitations and opportunities for development relative to water quality, especially along waterfront areas, natural hazard areas, and natural resource areas. The County and its towns should use local zoning, subdivision, and flood plain regulations to manage development in these areas and follow the recommendations for local governments contained in the V Pasquotank River 2002 Basinwide Water Quality Plan V which recommends: Local governments should consider water quality impacts on all aspects of government operations. Land use planning should discourage development in wetlands and areas draining to sensitive coastal areas. Land use plans should incorporate preservation and limited development of land adjacent to approved shellfish harvesting areas. Best management practices should be implemented during all land-disturbing activities to reduce runoff and deliveryof bacterial contaminants to shellfish harvesting waters. Local governments with jurisdictions around the large areas of conditionally approved open waters should work together and with the NCDENR agencies to develop strategies for reducing sources and delivery of bacterial contaminants to these waters in an effort to reduce the extent and duration of temporary closures. A long-term strategy should be put in place to eventually restore shellfish harvesting to prohibited areas where human activities have caused these closures. Hertford may have to consider redevelopment proposals along the Perquimans River near Missing Mill Park and is overseeing the continuing development of the Commerce Center which also has water frontage. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 12 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IV-B PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA STATUS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVIOUSLY IMPAIRED WATERS-LITTLE RIVER AND BURNT MILL CREEK Little River (11.8 miles from source to mouth of Halls Creek) V 1997 Recommendations This segment of the Little River was partially supporting because of low dissolved oxygen (DO) levels. Potential sources included land development, non-irrigated crop production, off-farm animal holding/management area and on-site wastewater systems (septic systems). Swamp conditions combined with agricultural runoff were thought to be contributing to the low dissolved oxygen. V Status of Progress The Nonpoint Source Team chose against focusing on Little River and instead focused on broader issues that could impact the entire basin. The Little River is currently not rated, but there are indications that agricultural land uses may be contributing to observed algal growths and low dissolved oxygen. V 2002 Recommendations DWQ will determine if the low dissolved oxygen in the Little River is due to natural conditions or other inputs. DWQ will continue to develop biocriteria to better assess use support in waters with swamp characteristics. Land adjacent to Little River is expected to undergo development in the near future. Special attention should be placed on development impacts to local primary nursery areas. Growth management within the next five years will be imperative in order to maintain good water quality in this subbasin. Refer to Section 4.11 for more information about minimizing impacts to water quality from development.The updated (March 2007) basin plan notes that 7.9 miles of the Little River from SR 1225 to Halls Creek will be considered impaired for chlorophyll a exceedances of the standard. Burnt Mill Creek(3.5 miles from source to Yeopim River) V 1997 Recommendations Burnt Mill Creek was not supporting from its source to Yeopim River. DWQ recommended monitoring the waterbody. V Status of Progress The creek is currently not rated and is no longer considered impaired. DWQ collected new biological information suggesting the previous bioclassification was inappropriate. V 2002 Recommendations DWQ will continue to develop biocriteria to better assess use support in waters with swamp characteristics.The updated (March 2007) basin plan indicates Burnt Mill Creek will be considered Supporting based on current biocriteria. SOURCE: V Pasquotank River 2002 Basinwide Water Quality Plan V, page 96. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 13 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IV-C PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO MILL CREEK, BETHEL CREEK, AND PERQUIMANS RIVER Mill Creek V Current Status Mill Creek is currently not rated. The Perquimans County Water Treatment Plant #2 discharges effluent into an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek that leads to the Pasquotank River. The facility exceeded its permitlimits by greater than 40 percent for total suspended solids over the course of two or more months during quarterly review periods in 1999 and 2000. V 2002 Recommendations The Perquimans County Water Treatment Plant #2 has been under a Special Order of Consent and has constructed a treatment facility to treat the total suspended solids problem. DWQ will continue to monitor the treatment facility. V Current Status The Town of Winfall’s Water Treatment Plant discharges to Mill Creek. The facility exceeded its permit limits by greater than 40 percent for total suspended solids over the course of two or more months during quarter review periods in 1998 and 1999. V 2002 Recommendations The Town of Winfall is under a Special Order of Consent ()SOC) which requires them to meet the required permit limits by November 2003. DWQ will continue to work with Winfall to make the requirements of the SOC. According to the (September) 2007 update of the Pasquotank River Basinwide Water Quality Plan, Mill Creek, from the Perquimans County SR 1214 near Winfall to the Perquimans River (14.7 saltwater acres), is Not Rated on an evaluated basis in the aquatic life category due to significant noncompliance issues with permit limits at the Town of Winfall Water Treatment Plant (WTP)(Permit NC0081850). By permit, the Winfall WTP is required to monitor whole effluent toxicity (WET) and is failing to meet its 90 percent acute toxicity target for effluent concentration. The facility discharges filter backwash or reverse osmosis (RO) reject water into Mill Creek. During the last two years of the assessment period, the facility also experienced significant noncompliance issues with total suspended solids (TSS) and settleable solids. The Town of Winfall’s WTP recently was expanded and upgraded, and TSS are likely to meet compliance, but toxicity violations may remain an issue. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 14 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IV-C (continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO MILL CREEK, BETHEL CREEK, AND PERQUIMANS RIVER Bethel Creek V Current Status Bethel Creek is currently not rated.Perquimans County exceeded its permit limits at its Water Treatment Plant (#1/Bethel) that discharges to Bethel Creek. The facility exceeded its permit limits by greater than 40 percent for total suspended solids over the course of two or more months during quarterly review periods in 1999. V 2002 Recommendations The Perquimans County Water Treatment Plant #1 has been under a Special Order of Consent and has constructed a treatment facility to treat thetotal suspended solids problem. DWQ will continue to monitor the treatment facility.According to the (September) 2007 update of the Pasquotank River Basinwide Water Quality Plan, Bethel Creek, from source to the Yeopim River (8.0 miles), is Not Rated on an evaluated basis in the aquatic life category due to significant noncompliance issues with permit limits at the Bethel Water Treatment Plant (WTP) (Permit NC0068861). By permit, the Bethel WTP is required to monitor whole effluent toxicity (WET) and is failing to meet its 90 percent acute toxicity target for effluent concentration. The facility discharges filter backwash or reverse osmosis (RO) reject water into Bethel Creek. The Bethel WTP is expanding, with the discharge being relocated to Albemarle Sound. The Town has been advised to seek state funds to assist with renovation of the WTP. Perquimans River V Current Status Perquimans River is currently not rated. The Town of Hertford has been experiencing some problems with their wastewater treatment plant. DWQ’s Washington Regional Office has met with Hertford to discuss the current situation and to identify some solutions. V 2002 Recommendations DWQ will continue to provide technical assistance to the facilities to ensure that the facilities do notexceed their effluent permit limits. Because of the multiple number of facility violations in the subbasin, DWQ’s Environmental Sciences Branch will determine whether or not a biological survey is appropriate.The updated (March 2007) basin plan indicates that the upper 24.2 miles of the Perquimans River will be considered Supporting, but 692.6 acres will be impaired due to low dissolved oxygen and low pH; there were exceedances of the chlorophyll a standard in 8.7% of the samples. A benthic macroinvertebrate sample was collected in the Perquimans River that resulted in a Not Rated bioclassification because the criteria are not yet finalized; however, the draft criteria indicate the benthicsample could be given a Fair bioclassification. A fair bioclassification would result in an impaired status for the benthic community. SOURCE: V Pasquotank River 2002 Basinwide Water Quality Plan V, pages 97-98. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 15 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 b. Shellfish Waters The North Carolina Department of Health, Shellfish Sanitation Section protects the consuming public from shellfish and crustacean which could cause illness. Rules and regulations following national guidelines have been implemented to ensure the safety of harvesting waters and the proper sanitation of establishments that process shellfish and crustacean for sale to the general public. The Pasquotank River basin contains many prohibited shellfish harvesting areas, which are now given a use support rating of not supporting (NS) shellfish harvesting based on the DEH designation. This use support rating differs significantly from the historical use support ratings of partially supporting (PS) for prohibited shellfish harvesting areas. Of the 395,371.3 acres of monitored streams in the entire Pasquotank River basin,98.7% (390,338.0 acres) are rated as fully supporting while only 1.3% (5,033.3 acres) arerated as impaired. According to the 2002 Pasquotank River Basin wide Water Quality Plan, there are 395,371.3 acres of shellfish harvesting waters (Class SA) in the Pasquotank River basin. Thereare 5,033.3 (1.3%) acres currently rated as impaired in the shellfish harvesting use support category. Many of the impaired waters are in areas that have a high value shellfish resource. The following sections describe programs that monitor shellfish harvesting waters, methods for determining use support in class SA waters, and recommendations for addressing impairment class SA waters. There are 390,338.0 acres of shellfish harvesting (Class SA) waters that are classified as approved by DEH Shellfish Sanitation in the Pasquotank River basin. These areas are always open to shellfishing harvesting and close only after heavy rainfall events such as hurricanes. As of 2001, there was no Conditionally Approved-Open or Conditionally Approved-Closed shellfishharvesting waters in the Pasquotank River basin. There are 5,033.3 acres of shellfish harvesting (Class SA) waters that are prohibited or restricted for shellfish harvesting in the Pasquotank River basin. Most of these areas receive runoff that consistently results in fecal coli form bacteria levels above the state standard. As noted above, the sources of fecal coli form bacteria may be many. DEH Shellfish Sanitation shoreline surveys attempt to identify possible sources. In many areas, the contamination may be from several different sources at different times of the year including, but not limited to, adjacent development and marinas. Areas prohibited for shell fishing in and near Perquimans County are: Little River and Flatty Creek: All those waterupstream of a line drawn beginning at a point 36 degrees 06.3897’ N -76 degrees 11.6187’ W on the west shore of Little River near Stevenson Point; running northeasterly across the river to a point 36 degrees 08.3390’ N -76 degrees 05.3432’ W on the east shore of Flatty Creek; Albemarle Sound: All those waters upstream of a straight line across the sound beginning at a point 36degrees 01.3650’ N -76 degrees 27.8747’Won the north shore; running southeasterly to a point 35 degrees 58.6609’ N -76 degrees 25.4358’ W on the Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 16 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 south shore;Perquimans River: All those waters in Perquimans River upstream of a line drawn beginning at a point 36 degrees 05.9659’ N -76 degrees 18.1759’ W on the west shore near Harvey Point; running easterly across the river to the south shore of Muddy Creek at a point 36 degrees 06.4077’ N -76 degrees 15.7330’ W on the east shore; and, Yeopim River: All those waters upstream of a straight line beginning ata point 36 degrees 04.0760’N-76 degrees 24.5263’W on the west shore; running northeasterly across the river to a point 36 degrees 05.1346’ N -76 degrees 22.2794’ W on the east shore. c. Finfish and Finfish Habitat The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) has adopted definitions in rule for anadromous spawning andnursery areas. Anadromous fish spawning areas are those areas where evidence of spawning of anadromous fish has been documented by direct observation of spawning, capture of running ripe females, or capture of eggs or early larvae \[NCAC 31.0101(20)C)\]. Anadromous fish nursery areas are those areas in the riverine and estuarine systems utilized by post-larval and later juvenile anadromous fish \[NCAC 31.0101(20)(D)\]. Wetlands are of great importance to fisheries production serving as sources of biological productivity, directly and indirectly, nursery areas and reducing sedimentation/turbidity to improve water quality. The waters of the Pasquotank River basin are an important habitat for several anadromous fish species. In the state, the Albemarle Sound is considered the most important nursery and spawning area for anadromous and freshwater fish (Epperly, 1984). Anadromous species found in the area include blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus), hickory shad (Alosa mediocris), American shad (Alosa sapidissima), Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrhynchus) and striped bass (Morone Saxatilis). The first two species (blueback herring and alewife) are often generally referred to as “river herring”. All of these fish have a very large range extending along the Atlantic from Canada to northern Florida. Blueback herring that were tagged during the summer in Canada have been recaptured in the Roanoke River in North Carolina, and fish tagged in North and South Carolina waters haven been recaptured in Georges Bank, Canada (DMF, 1993).Striped bass are importantboth recreationally and commercially, in the Albemarle Sound area and throughout the species range. The population of striped bass in the Albemarle Sound area, once very low levels, have been declared recovered since 1997. Approximately 75% of the total recreational and commercial landings from the internal waters of NC occur in the Albemarle area. The Sensitive Habitats Map for Perquimans County produced by the DCM (dated September 19, 1997and cited in the 1998 Perquimans County Land Use Plan), reflects several areas of the County with anadromous fish spawning areas. These areas are identified as important fisheries habitats (spawning and nursery areas), and are especially sensitive to activities within them and changes in surrounding water quality. Anadromous fish are saltwater fish that spawn in fresh waters. It is important to note that Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 17 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 not only the spawning areas are important, but the areas and river stretches between open water and these spawning areas are also important to these species, since they must pass through them to get to their spawning grounds. The spawning areas are located along both sides of the Little River northwest of the Southern Shores development.They are also found along both sides of the Perquimans River from west of the Perquimans CommerceCenter site to the upper reaches of the Perquimans River and along both sides of the Yeopim River and the large tributary north of Snug Harbor. A small area is also located along Sutton Creek on the north side of the Perquimans River. d. Chronic Wastewater Treatment System Malfunctions Albemarle Regional Health Serviceswascontacted to identify subdivisions in the County experiencing septic tank problems and to identify areas in the County experiencing chronic septic system problems. The Department identifiedHoliday Island, Snug Harbor, Bethel Fishing Center, and other, smaller developments southeast of US 17 and along Albemarle Soundsand rivers in the County as areas experiencing septic system problems. Given the soils in the County (predominantly marine sediment clay), conventional septic systems can, and often are problematic. Sand liner trench systems are normally used. Drip irrigation systems have been tired on some system repair jobs. The Department works to help develop solutions for problem systems. The department will refer severe problems to the Management Entities Program of the Albemarle Regional Health Servicesfor more intensive problem solving with respect to septic system installation or repair. The updated (March 2007) basin plan indicates that the Bethel WTP had three whole effluent toxicity (WET) failures during the data assessment window and two exceedances of the Settable Solids permit limits; resulting in Bethel Creek receiving a Not rated status rather than a Supporting status. Also, the Winfall WTP had three whole effluent toxicity (WET) failures during the data assessment window and two exceedances of the Settable Solids permitlimits; resulting in Mill Creek receiving a Not rated status rather than a Supporting status. e. Public Health Hazards There are no public airports or tank farms located in Perquimans County.There is one private, grass landing strip in the belvedere area, an airstrip on the Harvey Point Defense facility, and two emergency medical helicopter landing pads in the Durant’s Neck/New Hope area. EPA regulations require facilities with chemicals on the EPA’s list of Extremely Hazardous Substances present in a quantity equal to or in excess of their established Threshold Planning Quantity or a 500 pound threshold (whichever number is less), as Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 18 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 well as any hazardous chemical present on site in a quantity equal to or greater than 10,000 pounds to be included on an annual Tier II. This report must be submitted by March 1, of each year to the North Carolina Emergency Response Commission, the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the local fire department with jurisdiction over the reporting facility.Facilitiesin Perquimans County completing Tier II reports in 2005 include:Crossroads Fuel Service(Hertford); Harvey Point Defense Testing(southeast Perquimans County); Southern States(Hertford); Trade Mart #34(Hertford); Reed Oil (Hertford); Sprint (Hertford); Western gas (Hertford); and, Amerigas (Hertford).. 2. Natural Hazards a. Storm Hazards and Floods and Wind Damage Estimates Property damage in PerquimansCounty resulting from storms is not isolated to one (or even a few) particular areas and generally occurs as a result of high winds or flooding. The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management is designated as the Flood Insurance Coordinating Office. Since 1966, fourteen flood events have been reported in Perquimans County. The NationalClimatic Data Center also reported two other heavy rain events in Hertford in January and February, 1998, although no flooding was reported with these events. Tropical Storm/Hurricane Dennis I and II and Hurricane Floyd caused flooding resulting in property damage and loss in eastern North Carolina and in Perquimans County. From 1996 to 2004, nine hurricanes or tropical storms impacted Perquimans County. The amount of damages associated with some of the hurricanes and tropical storms that affected Perquimans County emphasizes the economic and life style impacts of hurricanes and coastal storms. In 1985, Hurricane Gloria caused $10,000 in mobile home damages. In 1996, Hurricane Bertha caused shingle and roof damage totaling $200,000 in structural damage and $1,000.000 in crop damages. Hurricane Fran in 1996 resulted in $1,000,000 in property damages. A tropical storm in October 1996 caused $100,000 in damages. Hurricane Bonnie in 1998 caused $13,400,000 in damages and resulted in one fatality. Hurricane Dennis in 1999 caused $35,000 in crop damages and Hurricane Floyd (two weeks after Hurricane Dennis) caused property damage estimated at $1,000,000 as well as $3,400,000 in crop damage. The most substantial damages occurred in 2003 when Hurricane Isabel caused $10,000,000 in property damage, $38,000,000 in timber damage, and $12,000,000 in crop damage. In 2004, Hurricane Bonnie and Hurricane Charley caused estimated crop damage of well over $1,100,000. b. Shoreline Erosion At present, no database is available for structures and facilities threatened by shoreline erosion. The Division of Coastal Management provides very general mapping that shows long term shoreline erosion rates for some areas of the State, but not Perquimans County. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 19 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 As it developed this land use plan, the County contacted the Natural Resources Conservation Service and determined that no erosion “hot spots” have been identified. 3. Natural Resources a. Natural Heritage Areas The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program is apart of the Office of Conservation and Community Affairs within NCDENR. The program inventories, catalogues, and facilitates protection of the rarest and most outstanding elements of natural diversity of the State. Elements of natural diversity include plants and animals which are so rare that they merit special consideration in local land use decisions. North Carolina is home to approximately 5,700 species of plants, more than 700 species of vertebrates, and more than 10,000 species of invertebrates. The Natural Heritage Program has been able to identify and to develop list of those plants and animals which are most rare and, thus most in need of protection, by working closely with experts from across the State and in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Plant Conservation Program of the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Several protected species live in the Pasquotank River Basin, including fish, aquatic insects, mollusks, crustaceans, and plants. EXHIBIT IV-Don the following page provides information on rare aquatic and wetland-dwelling species in the basin as recordedby the NC Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 20 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IV-D PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA RARE AND THREATENED AQUATIC SPECIES IN THE PASQUOTANK RIVER BASIN (AS OF JUNE 2001) Major Common NameScientific NameState Federal TaxonStatusStatus FishShortnose SturgeonAcipenser brevirostrumEE ReptileAmerican AlligatorAlligator TT(S/A) mississippiensis ReptileLoggerheadCaretta carettaTT ReptileGreen TurtleChelonia mydasTT ReptileHawksbillEretmochelys EE imbricate FishLyre GobyEvorthodus lyricusSR FishWaccamaw KillfishFundulus waccamensisSCFSC ReptileNorthern Diamondback Malaclemys terrapin SCFSC Terrapinterrapin mammalManateeTrichechus manatusEE Rare Species Listing Criteria E=Endangered (those species in danger of becoming extinct) T=Threatened (considered likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future) T(S/A)=Threatened due to similarity of appearance. SR=Significantly Rare (those whose numbers are small and whose populations need monitoring) SC=Species of Special Concern FSC=Federal Species of Concern SOURCE: Pasquotank River Basinwide Water Quality Plan, May 2002. The NC Natural Heritage Program talliesthe elements of natural diversity (rare plants and animals, rare and exemplary natural communities, and special animal habitats) known to occur in all North Carolina counties and according to USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles. The information on which these lists is based comes from a variety of sources, including field surveys, museums, herbaria, scientific literature, and personal communications. These lists are dynamic, with new records continually being added and old records being revised as new information is received. Natural Heritage Priority Areas with State significance are located adjacent to the Perquimans River in theMuddy Creek, Perquimans River watershed and northwest of the Wildlife Boat Access site. The largest site of State significance is located along a tributary leading into the Albemarle Sound and east of Holiday Island in the Bethel Creek, Yeopim Creek watershed. A site with regional significance is located north of Snug Harbor and west of Frank Creek in the Bethel Creek, Yeopim Creek watershed. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 21 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Current lists for the quadrangles that cover Perquimans Countycan be accessed at 39UV http://www.ncsparks.net/nhp/search.html.V39U The quadrangles are:Hobbsville; Chaponoke; Center Hill; Hertford; Nixonton; Weeksville; Edenton; Yeopim River; Harvey Neck; and, Stevenson Point. Lists for each of these quadrangles can be accessed. A variety of birds, reptiles, fish, vascular plants, natural communities and special habitats are listed. As of June, 2005, the list for Perquimans County includes: two (2) mammals; one (1) reptile; six (6) vascular plants; four (4) natural community elements; and one (1) special habitat. The potential for development in many areas of PerquimansCounty, particularly areas in and adjacent to natural resource and heritage areas, is extremely limited due wetlandsand protected areas. b. Mineral Resource Areas and Productive Soils Based on the Prime Farmland Map prepared by the Division of Coastal Management dated September 29, 1997, Perquimans County has prime farmland throughout the County, with concentrations in the northern portion of the Perquimans River and Muddy Creek, Perquimans River watersheds. Goodwin Mill Creek watershed on the western edge of the County also contains substantial areas of prime farmland. The southern portion of Burnt Mill Creek watershed and areas adjacent to Frank Creek in the Bethel Creek, Yeopim Creek watershed contain smaller areas of prime farmland. Any development of rural lands diminishes the land for continued agricultural use, and generally the most desirable land for development is also the most desirable for productive agricultural use. While some productive agricultural lands, no doubt, have been lost to residential development, development pressures have not been severe and pose no unreasonable or unmanageable threat to the County’s productive farm lands. While erosion is a slight problem in PerquimansCounty, there is no evidence of a significant loss of productive agricultural lands due to negligent farming practices. The Natural resources Conservation Service regularly provides educational workshops to keep farmers informed of Best Management Practices needed to control erosion and maintain fertility. Urban development pressures do not significantly threaten the commercial forests in PerquimansCounty. Conversion of forest land to agriculturalproduction is not a factor at present. The amount of total forest land in Perquimans County has remained almost constant over the past five years. The commercial forests are well managed, and reforestation is a regular management practice. There are noknown publicly owned forest areas in Perquimans Countyand there are no State park sites in Perquimans County. There are two CAMA access areas located on the Perquimans River in Hertford and one in Winfall. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 22 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Perquimans County does not contain any game lands. There is one Wildlife Commission Boating Access Area 1.2 miles off of SR 1319(Boat Ramp Road) and the County has offered an access site to the Wildlife Commission in the Commerce Park.. The North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Division of Land Resources monitors mining activities and serves as the State’sissuing agency for mining permits. At the time of this writing, the Division reports that there are five (5) permitted mining operationsin PerquimansCounty.The Division reports that as ofJune, 2005, there are no pending new permits, but one permit modification is pending. C. Natural Systems and Development Compatibility To analyze development capabilities and limitations, the County profiled the features of its natural systems. The purpose of such a profile is to show the fit between natural features and the land uses and development activities associated with community development. The following questions helped construct the profile: Does the natural feature perform a function that is vital for environmental health and the quality of life of PerquimansCounty residents? Does the feature constitute a consequential threat to people or property if development is located there? Does the feature provide a scenic amenity that is valued by the County and that should be considered in the development of land use policies? Does the area contain rare outstanding elements of natural diversity of the County or the State that merit special consideration as land use and development decisionsare made? Do the characteristics of the feature materially limit the type or intensity of development that can take place without unacceptable environmental costs or significant investment in public facilities? The potential for development in many areas of Perquimans County, particularly areas in and adjacent to natural resource area and natural hazard areas (areas of poor soils, wetlands and protected areas, and publicly held lands) should be carefully examined during the development review process, limited, if necessary, and predicated on appropriate mitigation measures as applicable and appropriate.The County should include environmental conditions as they proactively plan for inevitable development, rather than relying on these environmental constraints to slow down development. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 23 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IV-Elists the natural features and uses numbers to indicate their degree of development compatibility. Development includes all of the land use activities that are generally considered to be urban development:higher density residential, commercial and industrial uses, and availability of basic services. EXHIBIT IV-E PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA INTERPRETATION OF NATURAL FEATURES DEVELOPMENT COMPATIBILITY NATURAL FEATURESCOMPATIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENT AEC: Estuarine waters(2) AEC: Estuarine shoreline(2) AEC: Public trust areas, protected lands, and(3) managed areas AEC: High hazard flood area(2) Land within 500 feet of historic site or(2) Archeological area SOILS: Slight septic limitations (1) SOILS: Moderate to severe septic limitations(2) SOILS: Slight erosion hazards(1) SOILS: Moderate to severe erosion hazards(2) NON-COASTAL WETLANDS (NC-CREWS)(2) COASATL WETLANDS(2) HAZARDS: Within 100-year flood(3) HAZARDS: Within storm surge area(3) WATER QUALITY: Watersheds(2) (1)GenerallyCompatible (2)LessCompatible (3)LeastCompatible D.Environmental Conditions Composite Based on the County’s interpretation of the capabilities and limitations of identified natural features, land in PerquimansCounty has been generally classified into three categories. Class I is land that contains only minimal hazards and limitations that can be addressed by commonly accepted land planning and development practices. With sound land use planning and development practices, Class I land may generally support the more intensive types of land use and development. Class II is land that has hazards and limitations for development that can be addressed by restrictions on land uses, special site planning, or the provision of public services, such as water and sewer. Land in this class will generally support only the less intensive uses, such as low-density residential, Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 24 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 without significant investment in services. Class III is land that has serious hazards and limitations. Land in this class will generally support very low-intensity uses such as conservation and open space. The features that are included in each class are described in EXHIBIT IV-FComposite Natural Features Analysis. Classifications are not intended to prohibit or regulate land use and development. They serve to present a picture of natural systems’ capabilities and constraints with respect to land use and development. EXHIBIT IV-F PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA COMPOSITE NATURAL FEATURES ANALYSIS NATURAL SYSTEM MAPPING OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFICATIONSYMBOLAND CONSTRAINTS Class I –land containing only Soils with slight limitations for septic minimal hazards and having tanks. Soils with slight erosion hazards. only slight limitations that may Non-wetland area or wetland rated I be addressed by sound land beneficial and not high potential risk. planning and development Land located outside 100-year flood practiceshazard area. Land located outside storm surge area (slow moving storm). Class II –land containing High hazard flood area development hazards and Soils with moderate to severe limitations limitations that may be for septic tanks. Soils with moderate to II addressed by methods such as severe erosion hazards. Non-coastal restrictions on types of land wetlands rated as beneficial and high uses, special site planning, or potential risk or substantial significance. provision of public servicesLand located within a 100-year flood hazard area. Land located within a storm surge area (slow moving storm), water supply watersheds Class III –land containing Estuarine waters serious hazards for Public trust areas development of lands where the Conservation, managed, and protected impacts of development would areas, State facilities, Federally managed III cause serious damage to the areas, Flood plains values of natural systemsNon-coastal wetlands rated as substantial significance with high potential risk or exceptional significance with or without high potential risk. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 25 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IV CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBITIV-Gon the following page is a composite map showing Class I, Class II, and Class III lands based on the composite natural features analysis.The map was produced from electronic files supplied by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management in 2010. Based on the analysis, a limited amount of Class I lands have been mapped,primarily due to the soils’ limitations for septic tanks. State guidelines allow flexibility in the land features included in each class. The classifications may be adjustedto designate more Class I lands. Class II lands,though possessing limitations for septic tank absorption systems are located out of storm surge areas and flood hazard areas and do not include any non- wetland or wetland areas rated as beneficial. Although most of the soils in Perquimans County, as reported in the Soil Study of Chowan and Perquimans Counties, North Carolina, are rated severe for septic tank absorption systems, sound land use planning and development, special site planning and development and current technology can address some of the concerns associated with soils’ limitations. Class III landsare generally those found in storm surge areas, flood hazard areas, non- coastal wetlands, public trust areas, protected lands, and managed areas. Perquimans County, North Carolina IV - 26 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter V:Land Use and Development The analysis of land use and development provides the County with a snapshot of current land use patterns, an assessment of emerging development trends, and a forecast of the location of future development, given current trends. Existing land use is a major part of the foundation upon which land use policies and the future land use map are built. The land use information developed in thispart of the plan serves several purposes. Some of these include helping developpolicies that address land use conflicts; establishing relationships between land use and development and water quality; identifying areas where land use is in transition; and identifying areas where in-fill development or redevelopment are feasible. A.Existing Land Use PerquimansCounty remains rural in nature, possessing vast natural areas, wetlands, and flood plains. The towns of Hertford and Winfall are commerce centers, while there are less developed, village center or crossroads communities suchas Belvidere, Bethel, and Durants Neck in the County that serve as places of limited commerce and gathering. Residential development is found throughout the County, primarily along State roads and/or associated with farms. The proliferation of residential development along State roads--as opposed to traditional subdivision development--has caused the County to reassess its subdivision and zoning ordinances.Residential subdivision development continues and could intensify. The County’s poor soils (with respect to septic tank use suitability) and the lack of a central wastewater disposal system have slowed the trend somewhat but pressure is still evident. Most commercial activity in the County occursin Hertford and Winfall and along U.S. 17,but several businesses are found alongoutlying State roads and at intersections.The developing Commerce Center will be a focal point for commercial and service type development. Generally speaking, industrial development in the County is associated with agricultural pursuits. A number of confined animal feeding operations are found in the County.There are no water dependent industrial land uses within Hertford, Winfall, or the unincorporated parts of Perquimans County.In 2006, the County amended its subdivision ordinance to limit the number of road frontage lots allowed to be subdivided from a given parcel. Residential development within Hertford consists of single-family homes located along existing roadways and in areas of neighborhood type development. Concentrations of commercial development are located in the downtown area and along US 17 Bypass, Church Street and Harvey Point Road (SR 1336). Perquimans County owns approximately 400 acres within the Town on Harvey Point Road which is being developed as a commercial park. Notable areas with concentrations of mobile/ manufactured homes are on Don Juan Road (SR 1109) and Wynne Fork Road (SR 1338). Hertford provides water, wastewater,and electric services for the Town. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-1 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The majority of development within Winfall consists of single-family residential dwellings along existing roadways and waterfront property. This includes two small subdivisions, less than 20 lots each, referred to as Rivercroft Subdivision (Croft Street and River Drive) and Windemere Shores Subdivision (Windemere Drive). Two mobile/ manufactured home parks exist within the Town and are concentrated on Howell Street and at Hollowell Drive and Hollowell Lane. Commercial/industrial development exists along Main Street (U.S. Post Office and Perquimans County Middle School); River Street; Winfall Boulevard (NC-37) (Oil Company, small retail mall, Perquimans County Central School, a gas station/grocery store and the Town’s water plant wells (7) and water tower); Creek Drive (NC Business 17) (Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation, vehicle repair facility, marina, and restaurant/gas station); Jessup Street (State Youth Detention Center); (Wiggins Road,N- 37) Cotton Gin Road (Cotton Gin); Ocean Highway (US 17) oil company and used car sales;and Wiggins Road (NC 37) (Fire Department and Perquimans County Recreational Area). The Town Municipal Building and Town Park are located on Parkview Lane. Most commercial development is mixed with residential development. One major subdivision, approximately 90 homes, is presently in the development process. The subdivision, located off Major Street and adjacent to the Town Municipal Building and Town Park, will have both single-family dwellings and townhomes. A smaller subdivision of townhomes couldbe approved and would be accessed off Winfall Boulevard. 1. Land Use Categories CAMA guidelines require the collection of data on existing land uses and the provision of a map of the land use categories and activities. EXHIBIT V-A,which follows,shows the land use categories as applicable to PerquimansCounty, Hertford, and Winfall,and provides examples of activities normally associated with each. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-2 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-A PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EXISTING LAND USE CATEGORIES Existing Land Use Category Examples of Activities Included ResidentialSite-built single-family structures, duplexes, and single-owner mobile/manufactured homesin platted subdivisions or established neighborhoods Multi-family residential*Apartmentbuildings Residential agriculturalUndeveloped parcels, tracts, or lots in primarily agricultural areas, lands devoted to agriculture, forests, vacant/idle land, and site-built single-family structures and mobile/manufactured homes on individual parcels, tracts, or lots within, adjacent to, or surrounded by agricultural or forested areas Mobile/manufactured home Mobile/manufactured homes in parksdesigned for such parkshousing units Manufacturing**Manufacturing plants, manufacturing support/processing CommercialGeneral and specialty retail, convenience stores, personal and professional services, offices, lumber yards, and mixed uses Public/semi-public/Public buildings and sites(including State-and Federal- religious/office & institutionalowned), schools, churches Conservation easement***Tracts held as legally designated conservation easements Rights of way and easementsTransportation and utility systems’ rights of way and easements *This category applies to Hertford and Winfall. **This category does not apply to Winfall. ***This category applies to the unincorporated portions of Perquimans Countyand the Hertford planning jurisdiction, and includes dedicated open space. EXHIBIT V-Bon page V-4shows the general and predominant locations of applicable land usesin the Perquimans Countyplanning jurisdiction. Rights of way and easements are shown,as are the locations of confined animal feeding operations which are denoted by a star symbol.The incorporated areas of Hertford (including the Hertford ETJand Winfall) are highlighted. While there may be areas or parcels within some residential developments that have not been built upon and left for common use as open or community space, only a few parcels have been legally set aside as conservation easements in Perquimans County and in the Hertford planning jurisdiction. These areas are denoted on the respective jurisdictions’ existing and projected future land use maps. EXHIBIT V-Con page V-5and EXHIBIT V-Don page V-6show the applicable land usesinthe Hertfordplanning jurisdiction and Winfall respectively, as well as the locations of rights of way and easements. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-3 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 2. Land Area Allocated to Each Land Use EXHIBIT V-Etabulates the amount (acres) and percentage of land in the Perquimans County planning jurisdiction that is allocated to each land use category. EXHIBIT V-E PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EXISTING LAND USE TABULATIONS(ESTIMATED) PERQUIMANS COUNTYPLANNING JURISDICTION Total Area in % of County Land Use CategoryCategory (Acres)Total Residential5,8473.94% Residential agricultural135,42291.18% Mobile/manufactured home parks890.06% Manufacturing3* Commercial930.06% Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional3,9172.64% Conservation easement(s)3650.25% Rights of way and easements2,7891.88% TOTAL148,525100%** *Less than 0.01%. **Rounded. EXHIBIT V-Fshows the amount and percentage of land in the Hertford planning jurisdiction (incorporated area and ETJ) allocated to each applicable land use category. EXHIBIT V-F PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EXISTING LAND USE TABULATIONS (ESTIMATED) TOWN OF HERTFORDPLANNING JURISDICTION Total Area in % of Town Land Use CategoryCategory (Acres)Total Residential2385.19% Residential agricultural3,09767.56% Multi-family residential330.72% Mobile/manufactured home parks410.89% Manufacturing00 Commercial54211.82% Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional4008.73% Conservation easement(s)100.22% Rights of way and easements2234.86% TOTAL4,584100%* *Rounded. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-7 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-Gshows the amount and percentage of land inWinfall allocated to each applicable land use category. EXHIBIT V-G PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EXISTING LAND USE TABULATIONS (ESTIMATED) TOWN OF WINFALL Total Area in % of Town Land Use CategoryCategory (Acres)Total Residential493.47% Residential agricultural1,02572.59% Mobile/manufactured home parks140.99% Commercial1158.14% Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional997.01% Rights of way and easements1107.79% TOTAL1,412100%* *Rounded. 3. Land Use Conflicts and Land Use-Water Quality Conflicts This section describes existing land use conflicts and any existing land uses that have negative impacts on water quality.Issues and recommendations relative to land use and water quality conflicts are also discussed in Chapter IV, B. Environmental Conditions Assessment, 1.Water Quality. PerquimansCounty used the following list of conflict categories to conduct its analysis. Location of intensive livestock and poultry operations in close proximity to existing residential areas Encroachment of residential and other urban-level land uses into traditional agricultural and forestry areas Location of hazardous operations in close proximity to developed areas Residential development in flood hazard areas Small lot development of soils with septic tank limitations Residential development in and adjacent to land traditionally used for public access Auto salvage operations located in flood hazard areas Blighted areas As of October, 2007, there are five (5)active animal feed operations.Active animal feed operations in Perquimans County are shown on EXHIBIT V-B. According to NCDWQ, (as of July, 2005), there are eleven (11) inactive confined animal feeding operations in Perquimans County. At the time of this writing, the State database has not had acreage totals entered. Similarly, enforcement actions (if any) have not been entered into the database either.Animal feeding operations are closely monitored by the State and generally buffered from surrounding land uses. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-8 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The County carefully scrutinizes proposed developments in or near agricultural areas and enforces its floodplain ordinance with respect to development in flood hazard areas. The County relies on Albemarle Regional Health Services to site and review septic tank and drain field system installation. Soil conditions in many parts of Perquimans County preclude developmenton small lots, although there are some small lots on record which were platted before the County adopted a subdivision ordinance. No conflicts have been reported with respect to residential development in and adjacent to land traditionally used for public access and there are no auto salvage operations known to be located in flood hazard areas. There are no areas identified as blighted in the County or its towns. The County has not received any complaints concerning the Harvey Point Defense Facility. The Harvey Point Defense Facility has purchased additional land, essentially increasing its buffer from surrounding land uses. B. Development Trends and Projected Development Areas The following section describes the County’s development trends using indicators, such as building permits or subdivision lots, and to identify the location(s) of land expected to experience development during the five years following CRC certification of the land use plan.Identification of land expected to experience development during the 5-year planning period is based on the best judgment of the County. In addition to the analysis described above, the County considered other factors that generate and shape land development. Examples of these factors include road building and improvements scheduled during the planning period, extension of water, and construction of developments. Anticipated development areas werecompared to the environmental conditions composite map discussed in Chapter IV to examine potential development conflicts with Class II and Class III landsas the future land use map was prepared for this land use plan update.There are no significant conflicts with the environmental conditions composite map. PerquimansCounty envisions the majority of residential development will continue to be in residential subdivisions, within Hertford and Winfall, and to a limited degree along State maintained roads. The County amendedits subdivision ordinance in 2005to strengthen the instrument while developing strategies to encourage the development of subdivisions that are developed with and served by internal access roads built to State standards, and not merely the continuation of strip development along State roads that has become the norm. The PerquimansCounty Planner’s Office has not received any reports of existing land use –water quality conflicts. The County Planner and other County officials routinely communicate and interact with agencies such as the PerquimansCounty Health Department and the USDA Agriculture Services Centerand Natural Resources Conservation Serviceto keep apprised should land use-water quality conflicts be reported. Perquimans County relies on the State to monitor and regulate confined animal feeding operations. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-9 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Development in flood hazard areas is regulated, as are junk yards and auto salvage operations. Prior to the County’s Zoning Ordinance, the County’s subdivision regulations established a minimum lot size of 43,000 square feet (if public water and/or sewer were not available)with driveway limitations along State maintained roads.The County’s zoning ordinance, adopted in 2002,carried forward the 43,000 square foot minimum lot size, but allowed for a limited time a 25,000 square foot lot size in some cases. The platting and recording of parcels greater than ten (10) acres can be done pursuant to State law without regard to the County’s subdivision regulations. While the County’s water system is capable and available to serve most all areas of the County, the poorness of soils in PerquimansCounty servesto preclude development in many areas given the cost and technical difficulties associated with septic tank drain field use. Without the construction of a central public sewage systemwhich is not anticipated during the planning period,there may be areas of the County with soils that will not support septic tank and drain field systems may not be considered for development. The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance for the unincorporated parts of Perquimans County in 2002 and amended its subdivision ordinance to set a minimum lot size of 43,000 square feet for lots without public sewer and a minimum lot size of 25,000 square feet for lots that hadpublic sewer. Hertford allows a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet for lots with sewer service in certain zones. Winfall allows a minimum of 12,000 square feet for lots with sewer service in certain zones. During development of this land use plan update, the Perquimans County Economic Development Commission (EDC) met to discuss the amount of land currently devoted to commercial and business uses in the County and its towns, and the potential need for additional land devoted to such uses. The EDC discussed commercial and business land needs envisioned for the planning period (2005-2010) and beyond to 2030. The EDC agreed that there is adequate land available for commercial land uses when considering the land available in the Commerce Park, on the commercially zoned U.S. 17, and the commercially zoned property in Hertford and Winfall. Similarly, the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce was consulted and agreed with the Economic Development Commission’s assessment. C. Projections of Future Land NeedsBased on Population Projections Perquimans County should continue to experience population growth over the next three decades. Census2010 recorded 13,453people in the County.The County’spermanent population is projected to grow to 13,725 people by 2015; to 13,962 by 2020, to 14,198 by 2025; and, to 14,439 by 2030. Thus, by 2030, the County’s permanent population is projected to grow by about 1,000 people. The projected seasonal population in 2030 for the County could be as many as 866 additional people. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-10 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Hertford should also continue to experience population growth. Census 2010 recorded 2,143 people in Hertford. For Hertford, the projected 2015 permanent population is 2,186; for 2020, the projected population is 2,223; for 2025, the projected population is 2,261; and, for 2030, the projected population is 2,299. Thus, by 2030, Hertford’s permanent population is projected to grow by about 156 people. The projected seasonal population in 2030 for Hertford could be about 138 people. Winfall should also grow in population. Census 2010 recorded 594 people in Winfall. For Winfall, the projected 2015 permanent population is 606; for 2020, the projected population is 616; for 2025, the projected population is 626; and for 2030, the projected population is 637. Thus, by 2030, Winfall’s permanent population is projected to grow by about 43 people. The projected seasonal population in 2030 for Winfall could be as many as 38 people. With respect to the unincorporated area of Perquimans County, 2010 population data would indicate that there were 10,716 people in this area. The population in the unincorporated area of Perquimans County is projected to grow to 10,933 people by 2015; to 11,123 people by 2020; to 11,311 by 2025; and to 11,503 by 2030. Thus, by 2030, the permanent population in the unincorporated area of the County is projected to grow by almost 800 people. The project seasonal population in 2030 for the unincorporated area of Perquimans County could be nearly 690 people. From 2010 through 2011, the County issued 73 building permits for site-built residential structures for an average of about 36 permits per year. Another 70 permits were issued for the same time period for manufactured homes for an average of about 35 permits per year. In addition, the County issued permits for 18 modular homes from 2010 through 2011, for an average of 9 per year. Taken together, the County has issued, on average, 80 permits per year for residential type development (site-built residential, manufactured homes, and/or modular homes). If residential construction trends continue at such an average until 2030, about 1,500 additional residential units could potentially be built or placed in Perquimans County and its towns. As of this writing, the County’s records and mapping systems indicate there are about 1,000lots in subdivisions approved in the last 25 yearsthat have not yet been built on. Lots in Albemarle Plantation represent most of these. The County maintains a layer in its geographic information system which includes information on subdivisions in the County. The exhibits which follow provide short-and long-term projectionscenariosof residential and other land use totals needed to accommodate projected future population totals. These totals werebased on Census data, and State population projections and estimates of projected population for the unincorporated portions of Perquimans County (which includes the area encompassed by Hertford’s ETJ since population figures are not specified for such locally designated planning areas by the U.S. Census Bureau), Hertford, and Winfall. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-11 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Given locally observed growth and development patterns and trends, and recorded (permitted) building activity occurring in the County, there is concern that utilizing long- term population projections prepared by the State, or trended from previous Census data and used, as in the following exhibits, to calculate projected land need for the County or its towns, may not accurately reflect the current and future growth and development in the County and perhaps its towns. Nor does it reflect the actions the localities have taken to position themselves to attract desired growth.Based upon building permit activity alone, the area has been experiencing growth since 2000. The County and its towns have already zoned more area forresidential and commercial uses than a population projection based methodology would call for. “Unzoning” properties, or not showing them on a projected future land use map as they are zoned to meet the not-to-exceed 50% above need threshold would not bepracticable. Further, given that land use plans must be considered by law when development proposals are contemplated, areas wherein approved and/or by-right development may occur should be shown on instruments (i.e., future land use maps) used by governing bodies and the public as the review and approval (or denial) process progresses. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-12 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-H PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS BASED ON POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Unincorporated Portions of 2010- Perquimans County201020152020202520302030 Projected Permanent Population10,71610,93311,12311,31111,503 Permanent Population Increase217190188192787 Estimated Seasonal Population*1,3041,3651,4251,4861,546 Estimated Seasonal Population Change61606160242 Total Permanent and Seasonal Population 2782502492521,029 Increase Permanent Dwelling Unit Increase^90787879325 Seasonal Dwelling Unit Increase*25252525100 Total Dwelling Unit Increase^115103103104425 Gross Residential Acres Per Person1.01.01.01.0 Additional Residential Acres Needed2782502492521,029 ^Based on 2.42people per household. *The 2010 Census reported 564 seasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures in Perquimans County. Subtracting those in Hertford and Winfall, leaves a total of 539 seasonal units in the unincorporated portions of Perquimans County. Based on 2.42 people per household, these units could accommodate about 1,300 people. The number ofseasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures increased by about 100 units from 1990 to 2010. If an additional 100 units are added from 2010 to 2030, the estimated total number of seasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures (by 2030) could total 639 and accommodate a seasonal population of 1,546 people. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-13 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-I PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS BASED ON POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF HERTFORD 2000- Town of Hertford201020152020202520302030 Projected Permanent Population2,1432,1862,2232,2612,299 Permanent Population Increase43373838156 Estimated Seasonal Population*557186101117 Estimated Seasonal Population Change1615151662 Total Permanent and Seasonal Population 59525354218 Increase Permanent Dwelling Unit Increase^1816161666 Seasonal Dwelling Unit Increase*1212121349 Total Dwelling Unit Increase^30282829115 Gross Residential Acres Per Person0.50.50.50.5 Additional Residential Acres Needed30262627109 ^Based on 2.38people per household. *The 2010 Census reported 23 seasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures in Hertford. Based on 2.38 people per household, these units could accommodate 55 people. The number of seasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures increased by 13 units from 2000 to 2010. If 13 units are added each decade from 2010 until 2030 for a total of 26, the estimated total number of seasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures (by 2030) could total 49 units and accommodate a seasonal population of 117 people. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-14 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-J PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS BASED ON POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF WINFALL 2000- Town of Winfall 201020152020202520302030 Projected Permanent Population594606616626637 Permanent Population Increase1210101143 Estimated Seasonal Population*27142128 Estimated Seasonal Population Change577726 Total Permanent and Seasonal Population 1717171869 Increase Permanent Dwelling Unit Increase^544518 Seasonal Dwelling Unit Increase*22228 Total Dwelling Unit Increase^766726 Gross Residential Acres Per Person0.50.50.50.5 Additional Residential Acres Needed999936 ^Based on 2.37people per household. *The 2010 Census reported 2 seasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures in Winfall. Based on 2.37 people per household, these units could accommodate 5 people. Assuming five (5) units are added each decade from 2010 until 2030 for a total of 10, the estimated total number of seasonal, recreational, or occasional use structures (by 2030) would total 12 units and accommodate a seasonal population of 28 people. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-15 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-K PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS BASED ON POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Projected additional Unincorporated Portions of acreage needed Perquimans County20102015202020252030from 2010 to 2030 Population Projections10,71610,93311,12311,31111,503 Commercial Acres per Person 0.04890.04890.04890.04890.0489 (multiplier) 39 Projected Commercial Acres 524535544553563 Needed Industrial Acres per Person 0.06620.06620.06620.06620.0662 (multiplier) 59 Projected Industrial Acres 709724736749768 Needed Public/Semi-public/Religious/ 0.040.040.040.040.04 Office & Institutional Acres per Person(multiplier) 32 Projected Public/Semi-public/428437445452460 Religious/Office & Institutional Acres Needed NOTE: Projections of non-residential land use needs were based upon the proportional relationship of current land use acreage per capita (projected) population. This methodology and the multipliers used were patterned after methodology/multipliers used by Chowan County and the Town of Edenton in their CRC certified (July 23, 2008) CAMA Core Land Use Plan developed with assistance from The Wooten Company. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-16 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-L PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS BASED ON POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF HERTFORD Projected additional acreage needed Town of Hertford20102015202020252030from 2010 to 2030 Population Projections2,1432,1862,2232,2612,299 Commercial Acres per Person 0.05800.05800.05800.05800.0580 (multiplier) 9 Projected Commercial Acres 124127129131133 Needed Industrial Acres per Person 0.03450.03450.03450.03450.0345 (multiplier) 6 Projected Industrial Acres 7375777879 Needed Public/Semi-public/Religious/ 0.01910.01910.01910.01910.0191 Office & Institutional Acres per Person(multiplier) 3 Projected Public/Semi-public/4142424344 Religious/Office & Institutional Acres Needed NOTE: Projections of non-residential land use needs were based upon the proportional relationship of current land use acreage per capita (projected) population. This methodology and the multipliers used were patterned after methodology/multipliers used by Chowan County and the Town of Edenton in their CRC certified (July 23, 2008) CAMA Core Land Use Plan developed with assistance from The Wooten Company. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-17 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter V CAMA Core Land Use Plan 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT V-M PERQUIMANS COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS BASED ON POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF WINFALL Projected additional acreage needed Town of Winfall20102015202020252030from 2010 to 2030 Population Projections594606616626637 Commercial Acres per Person 0.05800.05800.05800.05800.0580 (multiplier) 3 Projected Commercial Acres 3435363637 Needed Industrial Acres per Person 0.03450.03450.03450.03450.0345 (multiplier) 2 Projected Industrial Acres 2021212222 Needed Public/Semi-public/Religious/ 0.01910.01910.01910.01910.0191 Office & Institutional Acres per Person(multiplier) 1 Projected Public/Semi-public/1112121212 Religious/Office & Institutional Acres Needed NOTE: Projections of non-residential land use needs were based upon the proportional relationship of current land use acreage per capita (projected) population. This methodology and the multipliers used were patterned after methodology/multipliers used by Chowan County and the Town of Edenton in their CRC certified (July 23, 2008) CAMA Core Land Use Plan developed with assistance from The Wooten Company. Perquimans County, North Carolina V-18 CommunityPlanning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter VI: Community Facilities The analysis of community facilities provides the Countywith basic information about major types of community facilities including water, roads, and stormwater. These facilities have been termed growth shapers for therole that they play in local land development. Infrastructure, whether built by the Countyor private entities, can have a major influence on local growth and development –location, costs, density, timing, and the amount of new development. In addition, the County’s policies for the operation, maintenance, extension, and development of facilities can have a major impact on environmental values. The Coastal Resources Commission’s (CRC)land use management topics recognizethe importance of infrastructure in the location and timing of land development. The management goal of the infrastructure carrying capacity management topic is to ensure that public infrastructure systems are appropriately sized, located and managed so that the quality and productivity of areas of environmental concern (AEC) and other fragile areas are restored and protected. The infrastructure carrying capacity management topic requires the plan to identify or establish service area boundaries for existing and planned infrastructure. This requirement focuses on water, sewer, and roads. In addition, the future land use map categories developed as a part of this land use plan must be correlated with existing and planned infrastructure. Generally, services are deemed adequate to meet current normal needs and plans are in motion to address projected utilities’ needs with respect to water and wastewater. Water and wastewater are discussed later in this chapter as are the transportation system and design capacities and utilization of community facilities. Other services include: recreation, law enforcement,emergency medical services, fire fightingservices, solid waste, school system, library services, healthservices, senior services, business services, and county and town management.General locations of selected community facilities and the County’s transportation system are shown on EXHIBIT VI-J, EXHIBIT VI-K, and EXHIBIT VI-Lat the end of this chapter. A. Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Systems Local governments andother community water systems are required to prepare local water supply plan (LWSP) updates according to NC General Statutes 143-355(l). Draft plans were due in July 2003 and January 2004, based on water data from the year 2002. Plans are submitted to the NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) for review. NCDWR estimates that submitted plans will be complete by July 2005. Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall have all submitted plans which are under review at the time of this writing. Following NCDWR review, the plans will be available for review at 3:UV http://www.ncwater.org V3:U and at the offices of the County and the towns. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 1 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Previously, the last LWSP submitted by Perquimans County and reviewed by NCDWR is datedApril 3, 2003. LWSP for Hertford and Winfall for 1997 are available at the NCDWR website. These will be replaced on the web site with the 2004 LWSP when NCDWR review is complete. Nearly all the unincorporated area of PerquimansCounty is served by the County water system. The Local Water Supply Plan (2002) for Perquimans County showedthe County hadeight wells, and served3,906 residential customers and 94 commercial customers. The average daily use in 2002 was 0.726 million gallons per day. Water is processed at two County-owned plants (Bethel Plant and Winfall Plant) and served through an estimated 300miles of distribution system lines. Peak demands are not expected to exceed demand and water treatment capacity. All wells draw water fromthe Yorktown aquifer. Since 1998, the County has constructed a 300,000 gallon elevated water tank located near Albemarle Plantation. Water lines serving Albemarle Plantation are owned by the County. At the time of this writing(2005), the County wasin the process of constructing a 300,000-gallon elevated water storage tank in the New Hope area. A water main was extended from Bethel water plant to the new elevated tank. The existing Bethel plant, which hada capacity of 200 gallons per minute (gpm), was replaced gpm plant. Two new 400 gpm wells wereadded to the Bethel plant. According to the updated (March 2007) draft Pasquotank River Basin-wide Water Quality Plan, the draft use support indicates that the Bethel WTP had three whole effluent toxicity (WET)failures during the data assessment window and two exceedances of the Settable Solids permit limits; resulting in Bethel Creek receiving a Not Rated status rather than a Supporting status. The Winfall plant, which is a newer plant, has a capacity of 500 gpm. Three new wells havebeen added to this plant.According to the updated (March 2007) draft Pasquotank River Basin-wide Water Quality Plan,the Winfall WTP has three whole effluent toxicity (WET) failures during the data assessment window and two exceedances of the Settable Solids permit limits; resulting in Mill Creek receiving a Not rated status rather than a Supporting status. According to the 2002 Local Water Supply Plan for Perquimans County, the County’s total water system capacity was1.584million gallons per day.The 2010 combine capacity of the Bethel and Winfall plants is now 1,590,000 gallons per day. EXHIBIT VI-Aon page VI-5 is the Perquimans County water index map. EXHIBIT VI-Bon page VI-6 is the County’s sewer index map.APPENDIX 8 contains maps of the Albemarle Plantation wastewater system. In 2012, Perquimans County negotiatedan agreement to purchase as much as 150,000 gallons of water per day from Pasquotank County, which will supplement and enhance Perquimans County’s watersupply and help to alleviate water quality issues. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 2 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 According to its most recent Local Water Supply Plan, Hertford’s water system served more than 800 residential customers and about 150 commercial customers.The system uses water from two wells.Hertford has an approved well Head Protection Plan (PWSID#472010) on file with the Division of Environmental Health, Public Water Supply Section. Water is processed at the Hertford Water Treatment Plant and served through 30 miles of distribution system lines throughout the Town. To meet and exceed anticipated demand, the system has been upgraded (Spring, 2010). Hertford’s total water system capacity is 0.400 million gallons per day according to the 2002 Local Water Supply Plan for Hertford. EXHIBIT VI-Con page VI-7shows the Hertford water systemand sewer system. Winfall’s water system, serving 300 connections, has been taken over by the County at the time of this writing. The system uses water from two wellswhich is processed at the WinfallWaterTreatment Plant and served through 11miles of distribution system lines throughout the Town. To meet and exceed anticipated demand, the systemcan bring an emergency well on-line. EXHIBIT VI-Don page VI-8shows the Winfall watersystem and sewer system. The North Carolina Division of Environmental Health, Public Water Supply (PWS) Section is responsible for implementing the Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) and completing assessments for all public drinking water supplies in the state. The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act provided federal support and required states to conduct assessments of all public water systems. A source water assessment is a qualitative evaluation of the potential of a drinking water source to become contaminated by the identified potential contaminant sources (PCS) within the delineated area. In North Carolina, there are approximately 10,000 public water supply sources that were assessed by the state. The PWS Section has gathered information for each water supply and developed a process for completing the assessments.SWAPs have been prepared for Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall, as well as Holiday Island and the Harvey Point Defense Activity Facility site. These reports may be viewed on the Public Water Supply Section website at http://204.211.89.20/Swap/pages/swap.htm. Excerpts from the above referenced plan are on file in the Perquimans County Manager’s Office. Wastewater in nearly allunincorporated portions of Perquimans County is handled primarily by individual septic tanks.Albemarle Plantation has its own waste water system, relying on spray (irrigation) system.As discussed in earlier sections of the Plan, much of the County’s soil is unsuitable for septic tank use without modifications to the soil. Based on comments made during the public participation process, citizens of the County are concerned about protecting water quality and the estuarine waters of the County.County ordinances allow for the use of package treatment plans. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 3 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Hertford owns and operates a 0.400 million gallon per day municipal wastewater system which has been improved and upgraded. EXHIBIT VI-Cshows the existing Hertford sewer systemand infrastructure improvements.The system serves the corporate limits of Hertford. Since 1998, Winfall completed construction of a new wastewater facility. Waste water is collected in the Town’s system and pumped to Hertford for treatment. Winfallhad previously relied on septic tanks. All existing structureshave been connected to the system and the existing tanks pumped, crushed, and filled with sand. All new construction must connect to the system. The County relies on Diehl & Phillips, P.A.,as its consultingengineer and employs a utilities staff. Hertford contracts with Green Engineering P.L.L.C.,as its consulting engineer and employs a public works director. Winfall uses Wooten, Inc.,as its consulting engineer and employs a public works director. At the time of this writing, Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall continue to investigateregional solutions to water and wastewater issues.A regionalization study, funded though the NC Rural Center, was completed in 2007 by Wooten, Inc.APPENDIX 7is an excerpt from the Wooten study which describes the systems operated by the County and its towns and provides demand projections. Many of the Wooten study recommended improvements to water and (towns’) sewer systems have been completed or are being planned at the time of this writing. EXHIBIT IX-Nand EXHIBIT IX-O (pages IX-71and IX-72in Chapter IX,Plan for the Future) shows the progress that has been made. Currently, public water is, or could be made available to all parts of the County.The Countydoes not have a sewer system. Sewer service is available in both Hertford and Winfall. As previously stated, Perquimans and Pasquotank counties have entered into an agreement for Pasquotank County to provide bulk potable water to Perquimans County whenthe proposed Pasquotank County reverse osmosis plant comes on line. Pasquotank County has received a NPDES (discharge permit) for the facility.The facility became operational in 2012. In addition, issues and recommendations relative to land use and water quality conflicts, as identified in the Pasquotank River 2002 Basinwide Water Quality Plan, are discussed in Chapter IV, B. Environmental Conditions Assessment. 1. Water Quality of this land use plan update. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 4 Community Planning Collaborative FYIJCJU!WJ.B WJ!.!6 FYIJCJU!WJ.B VIÈĔÈ6 EXHIBITÈVIĔC VIÈĔÈ7 EXHIBITÈVIĔD VIÈĔÈ8 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 As the County (and towns) examineways of dealing with wastewater issues,it will use its zoning ordinance and subdivision moratoriums to help direct and manage growth. Of particular concern are the large subdivisions located along the Albemarle Sound, Holiday Island and Snug Harbor. Both subdivisions currently use septic tanks. Holiday Island subdivision, developed in 1969, contains 1300 single family lots and 669 Camping lots, each single-family lot being approximately 70’ X 140’ or 7,800 square feet and the camping approximately 40’ X 70’ or 2,800 square feet. Since its development, only 371 single family homes have been built and all use on site disposal systems (septic tanks). The campground has 189 developed lots and is served by a non-discharging system comprised of 4,000 gallons per dayextended aeration package treatment plant and three wet land cells. Six comfort stations and 84 full time residents living on these small lots are served by the package treatment plant. Holiday Island has a history of repeated septic tank failures on the single family lots. Only two septic tank permits have been issued in the past tenyears and more than 60 have been turned down because of unsuitable soils and limited lot sizes. At least 5 repair permits are requested each year to correct septic system failures, but these often fail because of the small lots and the heavy mucky soils.Perquimans County and the residents of Holiday Island have explored different approaches to correcting the severe environmental problems plaguing this development, but the cost has always been prohibitive. According to Albemarle Regional Health Services, since September 30, 2003, there has been 27 percolation tests (for septic tank and drain field system soils suitability) applied for by owners or prospective owners of lots in Snug Harbor. Twenty-six (26) have passed.Fourteen (14) of these actually received a permit since date of application. The other lots that passed but never were issued a permit were likely cases wherein the lot was being sold and a prospective owner applied for the test as a part of the transaction, or the cost of installing the system that would have been required was prohibitive so the permit to install was never sought. B. Transportation System The vast majority of roads and streets in PerquimansCounty are State maintained. EXHIBIT VI-Eprovides a summary of the County’s transportation system’s mileage. (TheCounty’s transportation systemand the location of selected community facilities are shown onEXHIBIT VI-J, EXHIBIT VI-K, and EXHIBIT VI-Lat the end of this chapter.) U.S. 17 Bypass is four lanes which links Perquimans County to Williamston to the west and the Virginia line to the east and north. Many of the secondary roads in the County have been upgraded from dirt to paved roads in recent years, giving the County a road system that can meet its needs during the planning period.Perquimans Crossing is part of the North Carolina Scenic Byway system and runs along U. S. 17 Business through Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 9 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Hertford.There is an effort underway in Perquimans County to develop a green ways/ blue ways (trail) system in and through the County and its towns. The Causeway and S-bridge into Hertford is of tremendous historical value and serves as a major thoroughfare. The S-bridge spanning the Perquimans River is sound, but the roadway on/across the causeway is on pilings, some of which are failing. NCDOT patches the roadway regularly. Hertford, Winfall, and Perquimans County, in conjunctionNCDOT have adopted a proposal to improve the causeway. EXHIBIT VI-E PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SUMMARY SYSTEM PAVED UNPAVED TOTAL TYPEMILESMILESMILES STATERURAL SECONDARY256.6517.92274,57 ROAD SYSTEM STATE URBAN24.62-24.62 SYSTEM STATE RURAL16.52-16.52 PRIMARYSYSTEM TOTAL STATE 297.7917.92315.71 HIGHWAY SYSTEM SOURCE: North Carolina Department of Transportation. In addition to maintenance responsibilities, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)is available to assist theCounty--as it does throughout the State--to develop long range plans for system improvements or implement more immediate corrective actions as needed. North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) representatives with the Elizabeth City Residency Office indicated that there have been no determinations of roadway segments that have an unacceptable level of service in PerquimansCounty. The State’s 2004-2010 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes several projects in PerquimansCounty. EXHIBIT VI-Fdescribes eleven (11)majorprojects programmed for PerquimansCounty by NCDOT for activity during the next several years (and planned operating assistance)to:meet work force and employment transportation needs;elderly and disabled transportation needs;and,several general public needs.Growth levels and development will not increase of decrease during the planning periodas a result of the TIP projects in the planning stages for facilities in(and around)theCounty. However, overall conditions (safety, traffic movement, emergency evacuation,etc.) will improve. Growth patterns are already wellestablished along the County’smajor transportation routes. The development ofvacant properties must comply withCounty regulations. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 10 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Improvements to U.S. 17, particularly the U.S. 17 Bypass around Elizabeth City may serve increase awareness of opportunities in Perquimans County, making the County and its towns more appealing as a place to live for commuters who work in Elizabeth City or in Hampton Roads. Generally, more growth in the counties along U. S. 17 is considered likely. In Perquimans County, there were two rezoning applications approved in 2005 for residential uses in the Woodville area near U.S. 17. However, both rezoning applications were subsequently amended to significantly decrease the number of lots. No requests for rezoning lands for commercial uses have been made yet. During summer2005, the County was advised by NCDOT that the three proposed interchanges along U.S. 17 (with New Hope Road, Harvey Point Road, and Wynne Fork Road) will be dropped from the TIP. EXHIBIT VI-F PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS(2005) TIP#ROUTE #/ PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOCATION B-SR 1220Mill Creek. Replace bridge number 67. 4225 B-SR 1110Bear Swamp Canal. Replace bridge number 62. 4226 B-SR 1222Swamp. Replace bridge number 69. 4227 B-SR 1304Sutton Creek. Replace bridge number 59. 4228 B-VariousEnvironmental mitigation for projects in NCDOT division 1. 4901 B-U.S. 17 Perquimans River. Replace bridge number 8. 4923Business E-4501HertfordFinal phase: Streetscapeon North Church Street, historic S bridge to Grubb Street. th E-HertfordConstruct an 18 QQ Century periauger boat used to transport th 4732cargo on local rivers and streams in the 18 QQ century. R-U.S. 17Convert at-grade intersections at SR 1300 to aninterchange. 4458* R-U.S. 17Convert at-grade intersections at SR 1336 and SR 1338 to 4459*interchanges. R-U.S. 17Hertford, Perquimans River Bridge to NC 37. Construct a new 4467Businessroadway on pilings or convert roadway to a bridge. *To be dropped from the TIP as per NCDOT, summer 2005. Note: For a more detailed summary with project costs, funding, and schedules, access http://apps.dot.state.nc.usand look project up under thespecific program (ex. Highway Program). SOURCE: Draft 2004-2010 Transportation Improvement Program, NCDOT. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 11 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Highway related needs concerning Hertford include the intersections of U.S. 17 and Wynnfork Road and U.S. 17 and Church Street where a flyover or other not at grade improvements are desired. The primary transportation related need is the need to rebuild the U.S. 17 Business causewayat the S-bridge. C. Storm Water Systems The County relies on structures, swales and ditches (associated with the transportation system), ponds, and natural areas to handle storm water run-off. The County could develop a comprehensive storm water management study and plan to alleviate or mitigate its storm water problems. The County should seek assistance to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas. This would be accomplished by provisions designed to: restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities; require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction; minimizethe alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters; minimizefilling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase erosion of flood damage; and, Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands. Notable drainage problem areas identified by NCDOT in Perquimans County include areas long the Albemarle Sound, rivers and their tributaries. A multi-jurisdictional approach to storm water management is needed and storm water management issues should be studied and addressedjointlyby NCDOT, Perquimans County, Hertford,and Winfall. Pollutants that enter waters fall into two general categories: point sources and non-point sources. Point sources are typically piped discharges and are controlled through regulatory programs administered by the State. All regulated point source discharges in North Carolina must apply for and obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State. (Non-point sources are from a broad range of land use activitiesand are typically carried to waters by rainfall, runoff, or snowmelt.) In the PerquimansCounty portions of the Pasquotank River basin,there are four (4) NPDES permit holders(all associated with County or towns’ water treatment plants).No issues havebeen raised or cited by permitting agencies with regard to water quality related to these point source dischargers of waste water. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 12 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Storm Water Phase II Final Rule covers two classes of storm water dischargers: operators of small municipal separate storm sewer systems (called MS4s) in urbanized areas as defined by the Bureau of the Census and operators of small construction activities that disturb equal to or greater that one (1) and less than five (5) acres of land. PerquimansCounty does not operate a municipal separate storm sewer system, nor does the County conduct construction projects. Significant coastal historic architectural resources are defined as districts, structures, buildings, sites or objectsthat have more than local significance to history or architecture. Such areas will be evaluated by the North Carolina Historical Commission in consultation with the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC). Neither the unincorporated County nor the Towns of Winfall or Hertford have storm water systems, other than those provided with the transportation system. D. Archaeological and Historic Areas and Sites Significant coastal historic architectural resources are defined as districts, structures, buildings, sites or objects that have more than local significance to history or architecture. Such areas will be evaluated by the North Carolina Historical Commission in consultation with the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC). Perquimans County has numerous historic structures, including the Newbold-White House, the oldest structure in North Carolina. Detailed information concerning structures on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)(or on the study list for such designation) can be obtained through theNC State Historic Preservation Office at http://www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us. The County’s website has a link to the NRHP as well. Sites and structures in Perquimans County on the National List (along with their respective general locations and date listed) include: Belvidere (Belvidere) 8/2/1977 Belvidere Historic District (Belvidere) 6/4/1999 Church of the Holy Trinity (Hertford) 6/11/1998 Cove Grove (Parkville Township) 8/7/1974 Fletcher-Skinner-Nixon House and Outbuildings (Hertford vicinity) 1/21/1994 Hertford Historic District (Hertford) 10/22/1998 General Jonathon Hill Jacocks House (New Hope vicinity) 4/1/1998 Land’s End (Leigh House) (New Hope)9/20/1973 Mitchell-Ward House (Belvidere vicinity) 6/25/1999 Myers-White House (Bethel Township) 1/20/1972 Newbold-White House (Bethel Township) 6/24/1971 Samuel Nixon House (Parkville Township) 10/15/1973 Old Neck Historic District (Hertford vicinity) 9/6/1996 Perquimans County Courthouse (Hertford) 5/10/1979 Stockton (New Hope) 6/7/1974 Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 13 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Sutton-Newby House (New Hope) 9/10/1974 Isaac White House (Bethel vicinity) 3/23/1979 Winfall Historic District (Winfall) 1/15/2003 While many sites are included on the National Register of Historic Places, many more are locally designated. EXHIBIT VI-Gincludes some of the locally designated or recognized sites in Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall. EXHIBIT VI-G PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA HISTORIC SITES Perquimans County A. Mitchell-Ward House B.Piney Woods Friends Meeting House c. 1724 C.Belvidere c. 1785 (Robert W. “Wolfman Jack” Smith’s grave site) D.Belvidere National Register Historic District E.Francis H. Nicholson House c. 1892 F.Josiah Nicholson Jr. Store c. 1868 (Layden’s Store) G.Samuel Nixon House c. 1790 H.Francis Nixon House c. 1815 I.Old Neck National Register Historic District J.Riverside, William Jones House c. 1815 K.Swamp Side, Fletcher-Skinner-Nixon House c. 1815 L.Cove Grove, Benjamin S. Skinner House c. 1830 M.Gabriel White Housec. 1811 N.Elizabeth Pointer Clayton House c. 1804 O.New Hope United Methodist Church c. 1810 P.Gen. Jonathan Hill Jacocks House c.1815 Q.Layden-Reed House c. 1810 R.Land’s End, Col. James Leigh House c. 1835 S.Stockton, Josiah T. Granbery House c. 1840 (Boyhood home of Robert Welch, founder of the John Birch Society) T.John L. Blanchard House c. 1855 U.Elmwood, Thomas Nixon House c. 1848 V.Bethel Baptist Church c. 1837, Rev. Martin Ross Monument W.Richard Pratt House c. 1785, Beechtree Inn/Perquimans Village (Collection of 17 pre-Civil War cottages and out buildings) X.Isaac White House c. 1775 Y.Edmund Blount Skinner House c. 1845 Z.Newbold-White House c. 1730 Hertford A.Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Cemetery c. 1849 B.Hertford’s National Register Historic District Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 14 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT VI-G(continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA HISTORIC SITES C.Perquimans County Courthouse c. 1925 and Square Monuments (Civil War c.1912; John Harris MD, DDS, Father of DentalEducation” c. 1944, and Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Hall of Fame Baseball player c. 1987) D.Edmundson-Fox Monumentc. 1929 (First religious service in State, 1672) E.Creecy-Wedbee House c. 1775 F.“S”-shaped Bridge c. 1928 (Causeway that inspired Benny Davis to write the song “Carolina Moon”) G.Municipal Park H.Monumentto Colored Union Soldiers (One of 5 in U.S.) I.Cedarwood Cemetery (Old) c. 1840 J.Cedarwood Cemetery (New) c. 1944 (Jim “Catfish” Hunter grave site) K.Perquimans County Veteran’s Memorial Field c. 1946 L.RoadsideCemetery c. 1890 Winfall A.Perquimans County Veteran’s Memorial Marker B.Winfall National Register Historic District C.Cedar Grove Methodist Church c. 1818 (Site of Civil War “Peace Conference” December 24, 1863.) D.Thomas Wilson House c. 1841 SOURCE: Exhibit compiledfrom information obtained from a number of public information sourcesas well as published sources such as The Historic Architecture of Perquimans County, North Carolinaby Dru Gatewood Haley and Raymond A. Winslow, Jr. E. Other Facilities The following facilities/servicesdetail the conditions as existed in the 2005-2006 timeframe. 1.School System The primary and secondary educational needs of Countyresidents are being met by Perquimans County Schools which enjoys a reputation of providing a top notch educational experience.The Perquimans County school system consists of four schools. The school system employs: 154 certified teachers and principals; 8 central office (administrative) staff; 3 maintenance (administrative)staff; and, 16 non-certified personnel.At the time of this writing, the school system is breaking ground on a new gym and classrooms at the high school. The existing gym will be used as a media center Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 15 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 and additional classrooms, and a general maintenance facility. There are currently no plans to build any new facilities. The school system continues to review space needs and projected enrollment figures. The 2005enrollment figuresfor PerquimansCounty schools areshown below in EXHIBIT VI-H. The exhibit includes notes concerning desirable design capacities and class size requirements based on current requirements for North Carolina schools as per General Statutes (GS) 115C-301.The design capacities in the exhibit were those prior to the current update of GS 115C-301. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and its Facilities Design Department have formulas for use when constructing new schools. These formulas take into consideration the current class size requirements as statedin GS 115C-301, but may not be relevant for older facilities such as those found in Perquimans County. The notes associated with the exhibit attempt to clarify the adequacy of space in the schools in relation to the class size requirements and the enrollment for the 2005-2006 schools year. 2. LibraryServices Library services for PerquimansCounty residents are provided bythe Perquimans County Library in Hertford, a member of the Pedigrew Regional Library. 3. Health Services Basic public health services are available to all County residents at the Perquimans County Office of Albemarle Regional Health Services. 4. Law Enforcement The citizens of Perquimans County are served by the County Sheriff’s Department which has one sheriff, 10 sworn officers, one animal control officer, and one administrative employee. The department has 11 patrol vehicles. Deputies work 12-hour shifts. The Sheriff’s Department is quartered in the Perquimans County Courthouse Annex Building in Hertford. Perquimans County Inmates are transported to and housed inthe Albemarle District Jail in Elizabeth City. Hertford employs a police force consisting of one chief, six sworn officers, and one administrative person. Winfall employs a police chief. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 16 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT VI-H PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PERQUIMANS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM NAMEGRADESDESIGN2005 CAPACITYENROLLMENT Perquimans County Pre-K–2550*459 Centralincluding 42 pre-K students Hertford Grammar3–5550**358 Perquimans County 6–8740***430 Middle Perquimans County 9–12680****579 High TOTAL-2,520*****1,826 students enrolled as of 09/30/05 *Perquimans Central’s student population is increasing. A mobile classroom will be installed during the month of October 2005 to alleviate overcrowding. Using the Grade Span Average as found on the Class Size Information form the following would be the desirable Design Capacity: 24 classrooms x 21 (Grade Span Average) = 504.The classroom numbers do not include office space, media center, multipurpose room, cafeteria, etc. **Hertford Grammar School is not feeling the effects of overcrowding now;however,as students from Perquimans Central move into the school, classroom space will become an issue. Using the Grade Span Average as found on the Class Size Information form, the following would be the desirable Design Capacity: 21 classrooms x 24.3 (Grade Span Average between grades 3 (21) and grades 4 and 5 (26) = 510.The classroom numbers do not include computer labs, teacher lounges, a science lab, media center, multipurpose room, cafeteria, offices, etc. ***Perquimans County Middle School is not experiencing the effects of overcrowding now;however,as students at the elementary levels move up, this could become an issue. Using the Grade Span Average as foundon the Class Size Information form, the following would be the desirable Design Capacity: 24 classrooms x 26 (Grade Span Average) = 624.The classroom numbers do not include computer labs, teacher lounges, media center, office space, cafeteria, gymnasium, etc. ****Perquimans County High School will be adding new classrooms with the current facilities project which is soon to begin. Therefore the Design Capacity will experience a significant change. *****Perquimans County Schools has 28 more students enrolled than recorded on the fax of October 6, 2005. Source: Perquimans County School Administration Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 17 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 5. Emergency Medical Services The PerquimansCounty Rescue Squadprovidesemergency medical transport services. The Squad is made up of paid personneland volunteers. Six paid personnel work from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm. The Squad’s volunteers cover the nighttime hours and provide back-up during the day. The Squad’spersonnelrangein training from medical responder to emergency medical technician. The Squad has four (4)ambulances and also provides technical rescue services at automobile accidents. The Squad utilizesraises the majority of itsoperating funds through fundraising, donations, and grant assistance.Perquimans County also provides funding. 6. Fire Fighting Services Perquimans County is served by six all-volunteer fire departmentswith quarters throughout the County. EXHIBIT VI-Iprovides information on each department, which each have a rural department insurance rating by the NorthCarolina Department of Insurance of 9-S.APPENDIX 4shows boundaries of the County’s fire districts. Although the County is currently being served well by the six fire departments, as the County grows, additional fire departments may be needed to serve areas like the Albemarle Plantation, Snug Harbor, and Holiday Island area. Whenever the volunteers providing service feel that response time to a particular location is likely to become a problem, the volunteers petition the County Board of Commissioners to establish a new volunteer district. The County Board then recognizes the need and formally establishes the new fire district. Funding the new district then becomes a fund raising exercise among the volunteers with County and State financial assistance. Perquimans County, through its 9-1-1 emergency reporting telephone system, dispatches fire, rescue, and law enforcement servicesfor Hertford and Winfall too. The systemis partially funded by the towns based on population served. The system operates from the Sheriff’s Department. 7. Senior Services The Perquimans Senior Center, located on Grubb Street in Hertford offers a variety of activities to County residents,aged55 years and older. 8. Business Services The Perquimans Chamber of Commerce promotes the County and its towns, offering a variety of services to attract visitors and new businesses, as well as service to the existing business community. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 18 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT VI-I PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENTEQUIPMENT Belvidere ChappellHill-1971(350 gpm)pumper 30members-1975(750 gpm)pumper -1984(500 gpm)tanker -1984 brush truck -1986 equipment van -1980(1,000 gpm/1,000 gallon) pumper Bethel-1998(1,250 gallon)tanker/pumper 26 members-1978(1,000 gpm/1,500 gallon) pumper -1974(350 gpm/1,000 gallon) tanker -1985 brush truck -2005equipment trailer (with portable cascade system) Durant’s Neck-2003 (1,500 gpm) engine 30 members-1984 (450 gpm) tanker -1980 equipment van -1985 (1,000 gpm) engine Hertford-1994 (1,500 gpm) engine 30 members-2002 (1,250 gpm) tanker/pumper -1994 air support truck -1992 rescue/equipment truck -1986 tanker -air compressor Inter-County-1995 (1,000 gallon/1,250 gpm) 31membersengine -2005 (1,500 gallon) tanker -2002 extrication equipment truck -2004 air trailer (cascade system) Winfall-1973 (750 gpm) pumper 27members-1998 (1,500 gpm) tanker -1998(1,250 gpm/1,500 gallon) pumper/tanker -1990 equipment truck SOURCE: Perquimans CountyOffice of Emergency Management, July, 2005. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 19 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VI CAMACore Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 9. Recreation Existing recreation facilities in Perquimans County include the Perquimans County Veteran’s Memorial Field, Perquimans Recreation Complex and Missing Mill Park, Henry Stokes Park, allin Hertford. The Perquimans County Recreation and Community Center, also in Hertord, offers recreational opportunities to area residents and visitors. Winfall has Winfall Landing Park adjacent to its Town Hall/Municipal Building. The Perquimans County Recreation Department is located in the Perquimans Commerce Center.Perquimans County,the home to former Major League baseball starand Hall of Fame memberJim “Catfish” Hunter (deceased), boasts over forty (40 historic sites. Perquimans County also offers residents and visitors pristine natural settings, dramatic, un-spoiled water views, vast tracts of forested and cultivated and uncultivated lands; and numerous opportunities to observe, experience and interact with nature. A wide variety of typical water related recreational activities occur in and along these resources includingboating, fishing, hunting, bird and wildlife watching, hiking, and camping. There are a number of public and private access points providing access to thewaters of the County, most notably thePerquimans River.The County continues to review its needs with respect to recreation and recreational facilities, particularly passive outdoor opportunities. APPENDIX 5 shows the County’s developing blueways system, access points, and some of the system’s adjoining facilities, attractions, and services. 10. Solid Waste ThePerquimans County Landfill site has been closed and capped. The site is now being used as a transfer point by the Perquimans, Chowan, Gates Landfill Commission for temporary deposit of solid waste by roll-off or front-end dumpsters. Perquimans County has a 20-year contract to dispose of solid waste in Bertie County through contracted services with the Landfill Commission. Waste is carried from the transfer site to Bertie County Landfill by 18-wheel trucks. The County is approximately twelve years into its 20-year contract. 11. County and Town Management Perquimans County has a County Manager, Board of Commissioners form of government. The County has a full-time County Planner. Administrative facilities are located primarily in the County Courthouse in Hertford.Hertford has a manager-Council form of government. Winfall has a Mayor-Council form of government. Except for building permits and building inspections, land use ordinances are administered in Hertford and Winfall by the respective towns within their corporate limits. Hertford has a one-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Winfall has not adopted an ETJ. EXHIBIT VI-Jshows the general location of selected community facilities and the transportation system serving Perquimans County; EXHIBIT VI-Kshows such features in Hertford; and EXHIBIT VI-Lshows such features in Winfall. Perquimans County, North Carolina VI - 20 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapterVII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter VII: Land Suitability Analysis At the outset of this update project(in 2005), the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) provided compact disks containing the land suitability analysis (LSA)model and map for Perquimans Countyfor use in developing this chapter of the land use plan update. The sections that follow discuss the process of developing a LSA, methods to define characteristics (attributes) of suitable land, and the method used by the Stateto rate suitability factors.Subsequently, in 2010, DCM supplied updated electronic files from which the LSA map included in this chapter as EXHIBIT VII-Cwas produced. The land suitability analysis required by State planning guidelines is a process for determining the supply of land in the Countythat is suitable for development. The overall purpose of this analysis is to provide the Countywith information on the best areas for development in order to guide the formulation of local policies and the design of the future land use map. To determine development suitability, the guidelines identify categoriesof suitability factors that must be considered. These categories of factors relate primarily to the County’sphysical characteristicsand include: environmental characteristics and analysis of water quality conditions; existing development and man-made features; proximity to existing development; compatibility with existing land uses; potential impact of development on historic.culturally significant, or scenic sites; availability and capacity ofcommunity facilities; and, regulatory restrictions on land development –County, State, and Federal. As an integral part of thesuitability analysis, theland suitability map generally shows the degree to which land in the Countyis suitable for development. The general process for the suitability analysisand the production of the land suitability map includes: 1.Identifying the factors that should be considered. 2.Determining the relative importance of these factors. 3.Determining the suitability rating ofeach factor (relative development suitability of land with a particular factor). 4.Preparing appropriate maps or overlays of each factor. 5.Combining the overlays to produce a land suitability map. A. Attributes of Land Suitable for Development Defining the characteristics that make land suitable for development is the starting point for the land suitability analysis. State guidelines specify the types of suitability factors that must be considered in the analysis. Specific factors within these categoriesthat will be used to analyze suitability must be identified.To define these characteristics, it is helpful to look at PerquimansCountythrough the eyes of a land developer. What are the best natural features for development? What natural amenities aredesirable? What types of public facilities are needed; how far can facilities be extended to serve development? Perquimans County, North Carolina VII - Community Planning Collaborative 1 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapterVII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 What types of existing land uses should be avoided; what types of development should be located nearby? EXHIBIT VII-A provides some of theattributes of land that address these questions. EXHIBIT VII-A PERQUIMANSCOUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ATTRIBUTES THATMAKE LAND SUITABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT 1.Class I natural features 2.Use permitted by County, State, or Federal regulations 3.Quality water nearby 4.Landscape interest (scenic areas) 5.Close proximity to existing developed areas where a range of supporting land uses and services are available 6.Absence of incompatible uses 7.Easy access to major roads 8.Easy access (affordable) to water and sewer 9.Proximity to historic areas These attributes are related to a single class of development thatcombinesall of the land use activities generally considered to be urban development: higher density residential, commercial and industrial uses, and availability of basic services. The Countymay consider conducting a suitability analysis for more than one development classification. If an analysis is conducted for more than one use or development type, the list of suitability factors will be different in each study. B. LandSuitability Ratings Ratings for suitability factors are a way to approximate the development suitability of land that has a particular type of factor or characteristic. Ratings are typically the result of professional judgments and are expressed generally as either a number or a qualitative description –high, medium, or low. Take special flood hazard area for example. For this particular factor, land inside a flood hazard area may be shown as having low suitability; land outside a flood hazard area may be shown as having high suitability. Another example is the availability of public water. Land with public water within 0.25 (1/4) mile may receive a high suitability rating; with public water within 0.25 (1/4) to 0.50 (1/2) mile, a medium suitability;and with public water more than 0.50 (1/2) mile, a low rating. Similar ratings are developed for each of the suitability factors. The classes shown on the composite environmental conditions map (Chapter IV, EXHIBIT IV-G) prepared in the natural systems analysis readily lend themselves to suitability ratings. Factor weights, which indicate the relative importance of each factor, are a second dimension of the suitability analysis process. Because of the complexity involved, weighting usually is done onlyin conjunction with a GIS-based suitability analysis program. Perquimans County, North Carolina VII - Community Planning Collaborative 2 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapterVII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 C. Geographic Information System (GIS)Based Land Suitability Analysis Program The Division of Coastal Management and the N.C. Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCCGIA) jointlydeveloped a geographic information system (GIS) based land suitability analysis program (LSA). The program utilizes the Spatial Analyst extension of ArcView GIS. It is designed to address the requirements of the land use planning guidelines for land suitability analysis and to provide a level of flexibility so that the analysis can be tailored to reflect local planning situations.The data used in LSA conforms as closely as possible to the requirements of Section .0702 (c)(5) of the planning guidelines (please see discussion above), subject to availability in digital format from the NCCGIA corporate database. LSA applies a numerical rating system to indicate the relative suitability of locations with a particular factor type or categories within a factortype. The rating scale is from 0 to 3. A 0 is assigned to a factor or category that is not generallyavailable for development or for which development may be hazardous or prohibitively expensive. A 3 is assigned to factors or categories that have no significant limitations.LSA also incorporates factor weights to reflect the relative importance of each factor in determining suitability. EXHIBIT VII-B provides the initial categories, ratings, and weights assigned by the State program model for each factor. The output of LSA is a land suitability map that classifies land in one of the following classifications:least suitable; low suitability; moderatesuitability; high suitability; or highest suitability.The PerquimansCounty land suitability map generated by the State in 2010 using the LSA program model appears as EXHIBIT VII-Cand provides general breakdown of PerquimansCounty into the suitability classifications. The State supplied LSA model and map supplied in 2010 were not adjusted by the County. The LSA map reflects the findings of the County with respect to existing land use trends and projected future land use patterns. The County used the State-supplied LSA map as a guideand planning tool, carefully comparing the LSA with the composite environmental conditions map (EXHIBITIV-G), existing land use map (EXHIBITV-B), and future land use map (EXHIBIT IX-B). The development patterns in Perquimans County are greatly influenced by the poor soils found throughout the County. Comparing the LSA map with a County soils map, the composite environmental conditions map, and the existing land use map was very useful in pinpointing areas in the County wherein various environmental factors and constraints to development have combined to ensure vast areas remain vacant. Based on the review of the map sources developed as a part of this land use plan update and the LSA, areas exhibiting low suitability for development and lands deemed least suitable for development are generally found within and adjacent to water courses and floodplains. Perquimans County, North Carolina VII - Community Planning Collaborative 3 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapterVII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT VII-B PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT (DCM) AND NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS (NCCGIA) LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS FACTOR RATINGS AND WEIGHTS Initial Layer NameCategories and RatingsAssigned Weight 0123 Coastal wetlandsInsideOutside3 “404” wetlandsInsideOutside3 Estuarine watersInsideOutside3 Protected landsInsideOutside3 Storm surge areasInsideOutside2 Soils (septic limitations)SevereModerateSlight2 Flood zonesInsideOutside2 HQW/ORW watershedsInsideOutside1 Natural heritage areas<500 feet>500 feet1 Hazardous waste disposal <500 feet>500 feet1 sites NPDES sites<500 feet>500 feet1 Wastewater treatment plants<500 feet>500 feet1 Discharge points<500 feet>500 feet1 Land application sites<500 feet>500 feet1 Airports<500 feet>500 feet1 Developed land>1 mi0.5-1.0 mi<0.5 mi1 Major roads>1 mi0.5-1.0 mi<0.5 mi2 Water pipes>0.5 mi0.25-0.5 mi<0.25 mi3 Sewer pipes>0.5 mi0.25-0.5 mi<0.25 mi3 SOURCE: Technical Manual for Coastal Land Use Planning, Version 2.0, July2002. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management. Perquimans County, North Carolina VII - Community Planning Collaborative 4 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapterVII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 D. Land Area Encompassed by Land Suitability Ratings The land suitability analysis map (EXHIBIT VII-C) produced through the State’s modeling process classifies land as High Suitability, Moderate Suitability, Low Suitability, and Least Suitable. In general, the areas with the highest suitability for development are within the Hertford and Winfall urban areas, along U.S. 17 and NC 37, and in areas where public water and Town sewer service are available. Lower suitability ratings are found in areas subject to flooding, wetlands areas, and areas with little or no public utilities. EXHIBIT VII-D shows the estimated land area encompassed by the land suitability ratings shown on the State supplied land suitability analysis. EXHIBIT VII-D PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ESTIMATED ACREAGE ENCOMPASSED BY LAND SUITABILITY RATINGS (UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL Perquimans County SuitabilityRatingTotal AcresPercent High14,1529.3% Moderate53,60435.3% Low31,28320.6% Least52,96734.8% Totals151,996100% Hertford SuitabilityRatingTotal AcresPercent High3,90380.1% Moderate1412.9% Low501.0% Least77616.0% Totals4,870100% Winfall SuitabilityRatingTotal AcresPercent High85259.8% Moderate795.5% Low181.3% Least47533.4% Totals1,424100% Note: Acreages exclude water features. Perquimans County, North Carolina VII - Community Planning Collaborative 6 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapterVII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 A comparison of the existing land use maps for the unincorporated portions of Perquimans County, Hertford, andWinfall, (EXHIBIT V-B, EXHIBIT V-C, and EXHIBIT V-D, respectively) with the land suitability analysis map (EXHIBIT VII-C) reveals that a considerable number of undeveloped tracts are located within the areas with high and moderate suitability ratings, while large amounts of acreage in the residential agricultural areas have a moderate suitability rating. Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall can use the land suitability analysis map (LSA map) as a planning tool to helpensure that development and the use of resources or preservation of land minimizes direct and secondary environmental impacts, avoids risks to public health, safety and welfare and is consistent with the capability of the land based on considerations of interactions of natural and manmadefeatures. The LSA map will help the localities balance growth and development and the conservation/preservation of natural resources. Its use will help promote land use and public infrastructure development that is compatible with land suitability and the functional purposes of Areas of Environmental Concern. Perquimans County and its towns, as part of a subdivision request, should review the land suitability analysis map included in this plan as a source of information for determining the general suitability of land for the proposed development. However, because the LSA map is a static illustration of suitability based upon numerous factors (including proximity to developed land and the presence of infrastructure), consideration must be given to conditions which have changed since the time of map preparation that may alter the suitability rating delineated on the map. Land which the County and its towns have determined, either through their own investigations or the investigations of other public agencies, to be unsuitable for development because of flooding, poor drainage, steep slopes, poor soil conditions and other such physical features which may endanger health, life, or property or necessitate the excessive expenditure of public funds for the provision and/or maintenance of public services should not be approved for subdivision unless methods are formulated by the developer for mitigating the problems created by the subdivision of such land. Perquimans County, North Carolina VII - Community Planning Collaborative 7 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter VIII: Review of Current CAMA Land Use Plan A. 1998 Perquimans County CAMA Land Use Plan The County’s current land use plan (1998Perquimans County Land Use Plan Update), relied heavily on the previous land use plandeveloped in 1993. Both documents were prepared in cooperation with the Division of Coastal Management. The 1998 Perquimans County CAMA Land Use Plan Update included Winfall. Hertford developed its own land use plan in 1991. The 1998update contains narrative about the County’s findings,policy statements,and narrative concerning policy implementation for a variety of issues under five general topic (or issue) areas: resources protection; resource production and management, economic and community development; continuing public participation, and, storm hazard mitigation. V RESOURCE PROTECTION: Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)and Appropriate Land Use in AECs Constraints to Development Including Soil Limitations,Flood Prone Areas, Hazardous and Fragile Land Areas Freshwater Swamps and Marshes Cultural and HistoricalResources Use of Package Treatment Plants Protection of Potable WaterSupply Storm Water Run-offResidential Development Marina, Floating Home Development, and Dry Stack Storage Industrial Impact onFragile Areas V RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: Productive Agricultural Lands Commercial Forest Land Commercial and Recreational Fishing Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Residential and Commercial Land Development on Resources V ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Types and Location of Industry Desired Local Commitment to ProvideServicesto Development Types of Urban Growth Patterns Desired Redevelopment of Developed Areas Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 1 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Commitment to State and Federal Programsin the Area Assistance to Channel Maintenanceand Beach Nourishment Projects Tourism, Waterfront Access and Estuarine Access Types, Density, Location, Units per Acre of Anticipated Residential and Industrial Development and Industrial Development andServices Necessary to Support Such Development V STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST-DISASTER RECOVERY AND EVACUATION PLANS: Storm Hazard Mitigation Post Disaster and Recovery Plan V CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: CAMA guidelines require a review and evaluation of the current land use plan to evaluate the County’s success in implementing the land use plan and the effectiveness of its policies in achieving the goals of the plan.In its review of the current land use plan, the County considered three factors.The County considered the consistency of current land use and development ordinances with the policies included in the land use plan. It also considered the adoption of the plan’s implementation measures by the Board of Commissioners. Finally, it considered the efficacy of current policiesin creating the desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. V RESOURCE PROTECTION: Issue: Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) and Appropriate Land Use in AEC -1998 Policy: Perquimans County will continue to support and enforce, through its CAMA Minor Permitting capacity, the State policies and permitted uses in Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). Such uses shall be in accord with the general use standards for coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines, and public trust areas as stated in Chapter 15A, Subchapter 7H of the North Carolina General Statutes. Implementation Strategies: CAMA Minor Permitting Program. The local CAMA permitting officer will insure applications are filled out correctly and guidelines are met, and refer applicants to State CAMA office for major permits. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 2 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County no longer participates in the CAMA Minor Permitting Program and relies on DCM for minor permit issuance. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Constraints to Development Including Soil Limitation, Flood Prone Areas, Hazardous and Fragile Land Areas-1998 Policy: The County will continue to rely on existing Regional, State and Federal regulatory programs to monitor and determine the appropriateness of future development in the fragile land areas, flood prone areas and soils with limitations to development. Implementation Strategies: The County, through its local Health Department, is actively managing an annual inspection and monitoring of septic systems built on provisional soils. The County will continue to enforce Health Department Regulations concerning the installation of septic systems. The County will consider alternative systems such as low pressure septic systems. To minimize any hazardous conditions, the County will require that all developments on soils with severe limitations be built using the most responsible construction, design, and management techniques possible, and will continue to require a certified engineered plan for septic system for approval by the Health Department. The County will request FEMA to review accuracy of flood maps.The County will continue to enforce the FEMA Construction Standards in all identified Flood Hazard Areas. The County will prevent needless development from occurring in identified flood plain areas. The County will require additional elevation monuments to be placed in all subdivisions. The County will continue to enforce the rules and regulations of the Flood Insurance Program and use Local, CAMA permit, and 404 wetland permit regulations to regulate development in fragile land areas. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 3 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: TheCounty, through the Health Department, managed inspection and monitoring of septic systems built on provisional soils. Most septic systems in the County are alternative, given soil conditions in Perquimans County. The County adopted a county- wide zoningordinance in 2002 and received new, revised flood rate insurance maps in 2004 which are consulted with respect to development proposals. The County enforced its FloodPlain Ordinances and used the local CAMA permit process and 404 wetland permit regulations to regulate development in fragile areas. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Freshwater Swamps and Marshes –1998 Policy: The County will continue to encourage the use of Best Management Practices as recommended by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service in both forest and agricultural land management in order to minimize damage by either of these two vital County economic activities. The County will encourage developers to set aside these fragile areas for preservation and protection as passive community open space. Implementation Strategies: The County will rely on the development regulations it now has in force to control residential, commercial, and industrial development in these wetland areas. The County will amend its Subdivision Regulations to require that developers submit plans to CAMA or Corps of Engineers for review prior to local approval if CAMA wetlands or 404 wetlands are located on site. The County will encourage the local Soil Conservation District to maintain an ongoing educational program that emphasizes the techniques of Best Management Practices for forestry and farm management. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 4 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance in 2002. With receipt of new, revised flood rate insurance maps in 2004, identified flood plain areas and non- encroachment areas were identified where developmentis not allowed. The County requires flood plain delineation on development proposals. The County encouraged educational programs through the U.S. NaturalResource Conservation Service and used the agency for technical support and development review for storm water related issues with respect to subdivision developments that were proposed.The County amended its subdivision ordinance (most recently in 2005) to help achieve desired land use and growth patterns. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating DesiredLand Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Cultural and Historical Resources –1998 Policy: The County will support the efforts of the Historic Preservation Committee to establish several historic districts now being considered. Implementation Strategies: The County will support efforts to promote historic sites and structures in Perquimans County. The County will work with NCDOT in obtaining highway signs directing the motoring public to historic areas once established. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County supported efforts to promote historic sites and worked with NCDOT to have signs installedto direct travelers to historic places. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 5 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Issue: Use of Package Treatment Plants –1998 Policy: The County will rely on the permitting activities of the Department of Health and the Division of Environmental Management to control the installation, placement, and operation of sewage package treatment plants. The County will encourage theuse of land application type community systems for its larger subdivision developments. ImplementationStrategies: The County will continue to require a certified engineered plan for any proposed package treatment plants and State approval as applicable. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: Although no requests were received, the County continued its policy that requests for package treatment plants must have plans drawn and certified by an engineer registered/licensed in North Carolina. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Protection of Potable Water Supply –1998 Policy: The County shall cooperate fully with all State and Federal agencies to protect the ground water supplies in the County. Implementation Strategies: The County will rigorously enforce the public facility service requirements of its Subdivision Regulations and work closely with the District Department of Health to insure that ground water supplies are not threatened by poor placement or inadequate filtration of septic systems. This is being checked annually by the County Health Department. Of particular concern is the threat caused by septic tank failure. Consistencyof Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 6 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County, through the Health Department, managed inspection and monitoring of septic systems built on provisional soils. Most septic systems in the County are alternative, given soil conditions in Perquimans County. The County adopted a county- wide zoning ordinance in 2002and continued to enforce, and amend as necessary, land development ordinances. The County enforcedits FloodPlain Ordinances and used the local CAMA permit process and 404 wetland permit regulations to regulate development in fragile areas. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: StormWater Run-off Residential Development –1998 Policy: It shall be the policy of Perquimans County to regulate residential subdivisions so as to prevent the overburdening of existing waterways and drainage systems by excessive surfacerun-off, with particular attention to fragile areas of the County. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County, through the Health Department, managed inspection and monitoring of septic systems built on provisional soils. Most septic systems in the County are alternative, given soil conditions in Perquimans County. The County adopted a county- wide zoning ordinance in 2002and continued to enforce, and amend as necessary, land development ordinances. The County enforcedits FloodPlain Ordinances and used the local CAMA permit process and 404 wetland permit regulations to regulate development in fragile areas.The County encouraged educational programs through the U.S. Natural Resource Conservation Service and used the agency for technical support and development review for storm water related issues with respect to subdivision developments that were proposed. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 7 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Marina, Floating Home Development, and Dry Stack Storage – 1998 Policy: Perquimans County supports construction of marinas with County waters if all County, State and Federal permits are obtained. The size of the marina must be appropriate to the width and depth of body of water on which it is located and not present a hazard to navigation. Dry stack marinas are also encouraged. Implementation Strategies: The County will request the Industrial Development Director to investigate possible marina as part of Commerce Center. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County Manager assumed the duties of the industrial development Director. Hertford zoned the waterfront area in the Commerce Center to allow for marinas. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Industrial Impact onFragile Areas –1998 Policy: County policy is to develop the new Commerce Center, while being sensitive to the land and water environment, to create improved economic opportunities for Perquimans County citizens. The County would support mooring buoys at the Commerce Center waterfront if they are an integral part of the Commerce Center’s development. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 8 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: County Commissioners will continue to encourage the Industrial Development Commission and Director to develop a Commerce Center the is sensitive to the environment. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance in 2002and continued to enforce, and amend as necessary, land development ordinances. The County enforcedits Flood Plain Ordinances and used the local CAMA permit process and 404 wetland permit regulations to regulate development in fragile areas.The County encouraged educational programs through the U.S. NaturalResource Conservation Service and used the agency for technical support and development review for storm water related issues. The focus for development is the Commerce Center became more retail and service related as opposed to industrial and manufacturing. Development of the Commerce Center continued. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. V RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: Issue: Productive Agricultural Lands –1998 Policy: Perquimans County’s productive agricultural lands are not being threatened by unreasonable or unmanageable urban growth; however, it shall be the County’s policy to encourage land owners to keep their lands in productive agricultural use. Implementation Strategies: The County will encourage continued productive use of agricultural land by granting preferential tax relief to framed lands through Land Use Plan prepared for tax appraiser. The County will also investigate the possible use of zoning as a means of protecting and preserving its farm lands. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 9 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with theCounty’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance in 2002and continued to enforce, and amend as necessary, land development ordinances. Approximately 95%of the County is zoned rural agricultural. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Commercial Forest Land–1998 Policy: Perquimans County encourages the use of the most efficient and productive forestry practices and strongly encourage reforestation as an ongoing management practice. Perquimans County will also encourage conservationof existing hardwood forests as animal habitat. Implementation Strategies: The County will provide land use value tax assessments to property owners who maintain tracts of productive forest lands in areas with great development potential. The County will request that the Soil Conservation Service, Forest Service or Extension Service make information available to land owners if federal or State programs exist with financial incentives to put land areas adjacent to water bodies back into productive forests or protection of existing hardwood forests. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County provided land use value taxation assessments. The County encouraged educational programs through the U.S. Natural Resource Conservation Service and used the agency for technical support and development review for storm water related issues. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 10 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired land use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Commercial and Recreational Fishing –1998 Policy: The County encourages commercial and recreational fishing in its waters and will cooperate with other local governments, State and Federal agencies to control pollution of these waters to allow commercial and recreational fishing to increase. Implementation Strategies: The County will work with the North Carolina Wildlife Commission and the CAMA Public Beach Access program to provide public boating access for recreational fishing. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: Hertford zoned the waterfront area in the Commerce Center to allow for marinas. Land is the Commerce Center was offered to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission for construction of a public boat ramp. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Off-Road Recreational Vehicles –1998 Policy: County policy will be to regulate unauthorized use of off-road vehicles on residential and agricultural property. Implementation Strategies: The County Planning Board, in cooperation with Sheriff’s Department, will review ordinances from other rural and agricultural communities to determine best approach to regulate use of unauthorized off-road vehicles on private property. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 11 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The Planning Board will prepare and present recommended ordinance, if appropriate, to County Commissioners for consideration following required public notice and public hearings. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County studied, but did not develop and adopt an ordinance to regulate the use of unauthorized off-road vehicles on private property. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Residential and Commercial Land Development on Resources – 1998 Policy: The County will use its regulatory powers to insure that all new developments are designed in such a way as to avoid any negative impacts on fragile areas. Implementation Strategies: The County will look at utilization of Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance to help direct future growth away from prime farmlands and fragile land and water resources. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance in 2002and continued to enforce, and amend as necessary, land development ordinances. Approximately 95% of the County is zoned rural agricultural. The zoning ordinance also includes agricultural district designations and rural historic district designations. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 12 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. V ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Issue: Types and Location of Industry Desired –1998 Policy: Perquimans County, Hertford, Winfall and the Economic Development Commission Executive Director will work jointly to develop the Perquimans Commerce Center as well as other existing local industrial sites. Mooring buoys, if beneficial to the development of the Commerce Center, will be allowed if all local, State and federal permits required can be obtained. Implementation Strategies: Details on issues such as annexation, utility extension and industrial types will be resolved. The Economic Development Commission Executive Director will continue to market the Commerce Center. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: Hertford annexed the Commerce Center which continued to be developed. Most of the site has utilities and has been zoned for specific uses. The County Manager assumed the duties and responsibilities off the Economic Development Director. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Local Commitment to Provide Services to Development –1998 Policy: The County will make incremental improvements to the water system each year to keep abreast of demands on the system and will undertake major improvements to the system when conditions warrant. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 13 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: The County will follow a planned program of improvements to its water system to keep abreast of system demand and to maintain optimum service to its customers. Plans include the construction of a new treatment plant and improvements to existing plants which are currently in progress. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County, Hertford, and Winfall continued to evaluate water and sewer capabilities and needs. The County and its towns have engaged a professional engineering firm to study and make recommendations for the future status of water and sewer systems which may include consolidation of individual County and town systems into a regional entity. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Types of Urban Growth Patterns Desired –1998 Policy: To protect the rural quality of life enjoyed in Perquimans County, and at the same time provide guidance for future residential and non-residential development, the County may investigate establishing zoning in all or portions of Perquimans County. Implementation Strategies: County Commissioners may direct County Manager and County Planning Board to investigate zoning ordinances from other rural communities for possible use in formulating Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for County. County may apply for CAMA planning funds to prepare Zoning Ordinance and map for consideration. Planning Board and County Commissioners may hold public meetings and public hearings to consider County zoning. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 14 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Adoption of ImplementationStrategies by Board of Commissioners: The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance in 2002 and amended its subdivision ordinance (most recently in 2005) to achieve desired land use and growth patterns. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Redevelopment of Developed Areas –1998 Policy: The County will seek to eliminate substandard housing in the County. Implementation Strategies: The County will identify the extent and location of substandard housing the County and seek State and Federal assistance to eliminate substandard housing. The County will continue to enforce the North CarolinaBuilding Code and the County Minimum Housing Code as a means to reduce the frequency of substandard housing. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: A comprehensive housing study was not undertaken, but the County,Hertford, and Winfall participated in CDBG projects to improve housing conditionsin certain areas. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Commitment to State and Federal Programs in the Area –1998 Policy: Perquimans County will continue to support State and federal programs that benefit County citizens. The County stronglysupports the following programs: Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 15 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Community Development Block Grant Rural Development Agency RC & D Soil and Conservation Fund CAMA Planning and Access Program Department of Transportation TIP Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) ImplementationStrategies: The County will continue to apply for matching grant funds that help leverage local tax dollars for programs and facilities that benefit County citizens. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County, Hertford, and Winfall applied for funding for projects through CDBG, the Rural Center, and the USDA, among others. Hertford used USDA funds for sewer improvements. Winfall used funding from the USDA Rural Development Agency its Town Hall. The County and its towns are also receiving funds from the Federal Homeland SecurityAdministration. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Assistance to Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment Projects –1998Policy: Perquimans County supports channel maintenance of the Perquimans River. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 16 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: No action was taken. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Tourism, Waterfront Access and Estuarine Access –1998 Policy: The County believes that tourism offers great potential as a clean, safe economic development strategy and supports those efforts underway by citizen groups in the County to promote this strategy. Perquimans County will support waterfront redevelopment. Implementation Strategies: The County will apply for a grant through the Division of Coastal Management to study the possibilities of public waterfront access and lend assistance to local governments in development of public waterfront access. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County did not apply for public access funds from the Division of Coastal Management. However, Hertford zoned the waterfront area in the Commerce Center for to allow for marinas and a site for a boat ramp has been offered to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.Efforts continued to promote the area’s cultural and historic resources and attractions. A grass roots effort is underway involving citizens and the U.S.National Park Service to develop and eventually implement a blue ways/green ways plan. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 17 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Issue: Types, Density, Location, Units per Acre of Anticipated Residential and Industrial Development and Services Necessary to Support Such Development –1998 Policy: The County will direct higher density residential and high intensity industrial development to locate near areas that can provide the essential public facilities and service needed for their support, most notably,areas with centralized wastewater collection and treatment and areas with appropriate transportation facilities. Implementation Strategies: The County will consider the use of zoning regulations to guide higher density residential and industrial development to areas most suited for thesetypes of land use. Consistency ofExisting Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance in 2002 and amended its subdivision ordinance to set aminimum lot sizeof 43,000 square feet for lots without public sewer service and a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet for lots that have public sewer service. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. V STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST DISASTER RECOVERY AND EVACUATION PLANS: Issue: Storm Hazard Mitigation –1998 Policy: It will be the policy of Perquimans County to enforce all controls and regulations it deems necessary to mitigate the risk of severe storms and hurricanes to life and property. Local policy shall be to consider purchase of damaged property in most hazardous areas if either Federalor State funds can be secured for such purposes. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 18 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: High winds –Perquimans County will follow and support the N.C. State Building Codes and their requirements regarding design for high winds. The County also supports requirements for trailers such as tie-downs that help reduce wind damage. Flooding –Perquimans County will support the hazard mitigation elements of the national Flood Insurance Programs. Perquimans County, which is in the regular phase of this program, supportsregulations regarding elevation and flood-proofing of buildings and utilities. The County also supports CAMA and 404 Wetland Development Permit processes. Wave Action and Shoreline Erosion –Perquimans County continues to support CAMA permitting procedures concerning the estuarine shoreline. The County also supports the FEMA regulations concerning elevation and setback requirements. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County implemented its hazard mitigation strategiesand procedures on as needed basis. The County beganto develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2004, which will be completed in June 2005.The County adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance in 2002 and continued to enforce, and amend as necessary, land development ordinances. The County enforcedits FloodPlain Ordinances and used the local CAMA permit process and 404 wetland permit regulations to regulate development in fragile areas.The County encouraged educational programs through the U.S. NaturalResource Conservation Service and used the agency for technical support and development review for storm water related issues with respect to subdivision developments that were proposed. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Post-Disaster and Recovery Plan –1998 Policies: Perquimans County will work under the Hurricane Evacuation Plan or Emergency Operations Plan for Multi-Hazards to guide post-disaster repair and reconstruction activities.County policy shall be to continue to follow evacuation procedures outlined in Perquimans County Hurricane Evacuation Plan. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 19 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: Evacuation: The Perquimans County Evacuation Plan was developed for evacuation of all County residents. The purpose of the plan is to “provide for an orderly and coordinated evacuation and shelter system to minimize the effects of hurricanes on the residents and visitors in Perquimans County.” Hurricane evacuation involves all areas under County and municipal jurisdiction. As joint action is requiredof Perquimans County and the municipal governments within the County, a joint organization for decision making and use of resources is needed. For these purposes, a Control Group has been established. Its mission is to exercise overall direction and control of hurricane evacuation operations including decisions to institute County-wide increased readiness conditions and such other actions necessary to the situation. It is composed of the following individuals: Chairman of County Commissioners Perquimans County Manager Perquimans County Emergency Management Coordinator Mayor of Hertford Hertford Emergency Management Coordinator Mayor of Winfall Perquimans County Sheriff Hertford Chief of Police Fire Marshal Captain of Rescue Squad Superintendent of Schools Director of Social Services Administrator of Health Department Register of Deeds Perquimans County Dispatcher American Red Cross Hertford Grammar School EMS Director Evacuation Areas, Routes –Evacuation zones delineated in the Eastern North Carolina Hurricane Evacuation Study recently completed and based on inundation effects produced by various categories of storms are identified as PerquimansCounty Evacuation Zones below: Zone 1 North Central Perquimans County –All areas along and within one-half mile of either side of Perquimans River from SR 1212 on the north to NC 37 in the City of Hertford on the south. Zone 2 South Central Perquimans County –All areas along and within one-quarter mile of Perquimans River from the Town of Hertford on the north to Albemarle Sound on the Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 20 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 south including areas along the tributaries of the Perquimans River from SR 1310 on the north to Albemarle Sound on the south. Zone 3 Eastern Perquimans County –All areas along and within one-quarter mile of the Little River from SR 1221 on the north to Stevenson Point on the south. Zone 4 Southern Perquimans County –All areas along and on either side of Burnt Mill, from NC 37 on the west to Yeopim River on the east; and all areas along and within one- quarter mile of the Yeopim River, and along and either side of Yeopim Creek and other tributaries of Yeopim River. Evacuation routes and traffic control points are identified below: Evacuation Routes –All residents and visitors to Perquimans County who wish to evacuate shall be directed to leave the County by one of two evacuation routes, either Route 1 –Highway 37 North to Highway 32 to Highway 158, or Route 2 –Highway 17 West. Traffic Control Points –It is the opinion of the Perquimans County Emergency Management Coordinator that no Traffic Control Points will be needed in Perquimans County during evacuation times. Reentry –Upon cancellation of all hurricane warnings and watches which include Perquimans County and when no major damage has been experienced, the Control Group Chairman will authorize reentry to evacuated areas. When hurricane damage has occurred, reentry to evacuated areas will be based upon damage assessments and any rescue or other relief operations in progress. Reentry will be authorized by the Control Group Chairman to specific evacuated areas and under conditions specified. Direction and control of the reentry operations will be coordinated bythe Sheriff. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County implemented its hazard mitigation strategiesand procedures and Hurricane Evacuation Plan and Emergency Operations Plan for Multi-hazards on as needed basis. The County beganto develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2004, which will be completed in June 2005. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 21 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. V CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Issue: Continuing Public Participation The Perquimans County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners will continue to have a policy of including Perquimans County residents in the planning process on an ongoing basis. Meetings will continue to be open to the public to give citizens the opportunity to express their views and concerns about planning issues. It shall be Perquimans County policy to review the policy and implementation section of this Land Use Plan, once adopted, on an annual basis to review how policy implementation is taking place. Implementation Strategies: The County Manager will review policy implementation with the Board of Commissioners at the first meeting in January of each year prior to the nextland use plan update. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and /or rulesare deemed consistent with the County’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Board of Commissioners: The County developed a County web site and used local news media to disseminate information to the public, as well as legal, public notices in local newspapersfor public meetings. The County Board of Commissioners alsoconducted annual strategic planning retreats and attended annual planning and information exchanges sessions with the leaders from Hertford and Winfall. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The County’s stated policy isdeemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 22 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 B. Winfall Winfall was included in the County’s 1998 Land Use Plan Update. Winfall has aided the implementation of the plan by: establishing a historic district; working with the County and Hertford to address water and sewer needs and issues; constructing a public sewer system; and, building a Winfall Town Hall and adjacent recreation are with water access. The Town is enforcing its zoning ordinance and considering adoption of a subdivision ordinance. C. Town of Hertford 1991 Land Use Plan Update Hertford’s current land use plan (Town of Hertford 1991 Land Use Plan Update) relied heavily on the previous land use plan developed in 1986. Both documents were prepared in cooperation with the Division of Coastal Management. The 1991 update contains narrative about the Town’s findings, policy statements, and narrative concerning policy implementation for a variety of issues under five general topic (or issue) areas: resources protection; resource production and management, economic and community development; continuing public participation, and, storm hazard mitigation. V RESOURCE PROTECTION: Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) and Appropriate Land Use in AECs Constraints to Development Including Flood Prone Areas, Soils Suitability, and Septic Tank Use Development Density in Proximity to Designated Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW’s) Other Hazardous or Fragile Land Areas Hurricane and Flood Evacuation Needs Protection of Potable Water Supply Use of Package Treatment Plants Storm Water Run-off Marina and Floating Home Development, and Dry Stack Storage Industrial Impact on Fragile Areas Development of Sound and Estuarine System Islands Restriction of Development in Areas Up to Five Feet Above Mean High Water Upland Excavation for Marina Basins Damaging of Existing Marshes by Bulkhead Installation Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 23 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: Productive Agricultural Lands Commercial Forest Lands Potential Mineral Production Areas Commercial and Recreational Fishing Off-Road Vehicles Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Development Peat and Phosphate Mining V ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Community Attitude Toward Growth Types and Locations of Industries Desired Local Commitment to Provide Services Urban Growth Patterns Desired Redevelopment of Developed Areas Including Relocation of Structures Due to Erosion Commitment to State and Federal Programs Including Erosion Control, PublicAccess, Highway Improvements, Port Facilities, Dredging and Military Facilities Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment Projects Including Financial Aid, Providing Spoil Areas or Providing Easements Energy Facility Siting Inshore and Offshore Exploration or Development Including Refineries, Storage Tourism Coastal and Estuarine Water Access Types, Densities, Location, Units per Acre of Anticipated Residential V STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST-DISASTER RECOVERY AND EVACUATION PLANS: Storm Hazard Mitigation and Post Disaster Reconstruction With Composite hazard Map CAMA guidelines require a review and evaluation of the current land use plan to evaluate the Town’s success in implementing the land use plan and the effectiveness of its policies in achieving thegoals of the plan. In its review of the current land use plan, the Town considered three factors. The Town considered the consistency of current land use and development ordinances with the policies included in the land use plan. It also considered theadoption of the plan’s implementation measures by the Town Council. Finally, it considered the efficacy of current policies in creating the desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 24 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V RESOURCE PROTECTION: Issue: Areas of EnvironmentalConcern (AEC) and Appropriate Land Use in AEC 1991 Policy: The Town of Hertford contains four types of AEC’s which are Estuarine Waters, Estuarine Shorelines, Public Trust Waters and Coastal Wetlands. Each of these AEC’s is currently regulated by either the local CAMA Permit Officer for minor developments or by the State CAMA Officer for major permits. Local officials will continue to have a policy of allowing those developments that meet current zoning regulations and all other applicable local, State or federal regulations affecting the AEC area. Implementation Strategies: The local CAMA Permit Officer and State CAMA Permit Officer will continue to review all proposed construction activities in the AEC areas for compliance with applicable CAMA regulations. Town officials have established a new policy not to permit floating homes on water bodies within the Town jurisdiction. Permit officers shall not approve this type of water use. The Town’s Zoning Ordinance shall be reviewed and revised as required to make the Ordinance consistent with this policy. The Hertford Subdivision Ordinance shall be revised to create a Conservation district adjacent to AEC’s to establish a means to preserve and maintain existing vegetative buffer between existing and future development and AEC’s in an effort to provide a vegetative buffer to filter urban runoff and thereby protect the water quality of adjacent estuarine and public trust waters. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town relied on the local CAMA Permit Officer and State CAMA Permit Officer to review all proposed construction activities in the AEC areas for compliance with applicable CAMA regulations. The Town did not review the Zoning Ordinance to make the Ordinance consistent with a policy not to permit floating homes on water bodies within the Town jurisdiction. The Hertford Subdivision Ordinance was not revised to create a Conservation district adjacent to AEC’s to establish a means to preserve and maintain existing vegetative buffer between existing and future development and AEC’s inan effort to provide a vegetative buffer to filter urban runoff and thereby protect the water quality of adjacent estuarine and public trust waters. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 25 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’sstated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Constraints to Development Including Flood Prone Areas, Soils Suitability and Septic Tank Use 1991 Policy: Town policy shall be to discourage residential, commercial or industrial development in areas containing Dorovan muck soils or Chowan silt loam soils or in areas subject to flooding. However, such development may be permitted if all required permits can be obtained for a proposed development, and if it can be shown that such development will not adversely impact adjacent water quality and is considered to be in the best interest of Hertford to allow such development. The highest priority shall be to establish a vegetative buffer zone in areas adjacent to the Perquimans River Castleton Creek and its tributaries in those areas containing Dorovan muck and Chowan silt loam soils. Implementation Strategies: Revise zoning ordinance during 1992-93 budget year to establish vegetative buffers as discussed under previous policy section on AEC’s.Continue to enforce the Flood Insurance Program. Continue to review proposed developments along the waterfront area to insure compliance with CAMA and the Corps of Engineers 404 Wetland Permit Program. Request that the Corps of Engineers establish the 404 Wetland line along the Perquimans River from the Municipal Boat Ramp to Missing Mill Park, with permission of affected land owners, in an effort to establish any constraints to future implementation of the Waterfront Access Plan. Once the 404 Wetland line is established, have the line surveyed and mapped for future use in developing more detailed plans for implementation of the Waterfront Access Plan. If Corps of Engineers staff is not able to conduct survey in a timely manner, the Town will consider using a private consultant to delineate the 404 wetland area. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rulesare deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town did not revise the zoning ordinance during 1992-93 budget year to establish vegetative buffers as discussed under previous policy section on AEC’s, but did continue to enforce the Flood Insurance Program; and, continued to review proposed Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 26 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 developments along the waterfront area to insure compliance with CAMA and the Corps of Engineers 404 Wetland Permit Program. The Corps of Engineers established a partial 404 Wetland line along the Perquimans River from the Municipal Boat Ramp to Missing Mill Park, with permission of affected land owners, in an effort to establish any constraints to future implementation of the Waterfront Access Plan. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Development Density in Proximity to Designated Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW’s) 1991 Policy: There are no designated ORW’s within Hertford’s jurisdictions; therefore, no policy is required. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: Not applicable. Issue: Other Hazardous or Fragile Areas 1991 Policy: Freshwater swamps and marsh areas provide a filtering affect between upland areas and major water bodies such as the Perquimans River. They also can serve as water recharge areas. Because of their importance, it shall be Town policy to include marsh areas and freshwater swamps in a Conservation district to provide maximum protection to these Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 27 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 important natural resources. Uses that are allowed in CAMA Coastal Wetlands will be permitted in designated 404 Wetlands under the Corps of Engineers program. Land uses near man-made hazards and cultural/historic resources shall be permitted based on the Hertford Zoning Ordinance. Implementation Strategies: Hertford officials will have appropriate State or federal agencies identify all freshwater swamps and marsh areas. Town officials will revise Zoning Ordinance to include these areas in new Conservation district or zone in the Zoning Ordinance. Specific permitted uses will be included in the Zoning Ordinance. Town officials will apply for CAMA grant funds to provide assistance in amending the Zoning Ordinance during the 1992-93 budgetyear. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town did not have appropriate State or federal agencies identify all freshwater swamps and marsh areas, nor did it revise the Zoning Ordinance to include these areas in new Conservation district or zone in the Zoning Ordinance. Specific permitted uses are included in the Zoning Ordinance. The Town did not apply for CAMA grant funds to provide assistance in amending the Zoning Ordinance during the 1992-93budget year, although the Town did amend the ordinance. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting naturalsystems. Issue: Hurricane and Flood Evacuation Needs 1991 Policy: The Town of Hertford is covered by the Perquimans County Hurricane Evacuation Plan. Specific policies pertaining to Hurricane and Flood Evacuation will be discussed under “Storm HazardMitigation, Post-Disaster Recovery and Evacuation Plans.’ Implementation Strategies: None cited. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 28 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: Not applicable. Issue: Protection of Potable Water Supply 1991 Policy: Town policy will be to guide development in a manner which minimizes any adverse impact on the Town’s water supply. Implementation Strategies: Analyze existing land use regulations to determine impact on water supply. Control densities and septic tank utilization adjacent to groundwater supply. Analysis will be completed during the 1993-94 budget year. Evaluate any proposals for major groundwater using development (industry –to use Town water or to be served by private wells) to determine impact on Town’s capacity to provide water to existing and future development. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town analyzed existing land use regulations to determine impact on water supply and control densities and septic tank utilization adjacent to groundwater supply. The Town evaluated proposals for major groundwater using development (industry –to use Town water or to be served by private wells) to determine impact on Town capacity to provide water to existing and future development. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 29 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Use of Package Treatment Plants 1991 Policy: Connection to the Town’s sewer system is mandatory inside the Town’s corporate limits. Package treatment plants and septic tanks are permitted in the ETJ area Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: Not applicable. Issue: Stormwater Runoff 1991Policy: Stormwater runoff occurring outside the Town’s planning area can damage use of the Town’s major natural and economic resources (Perquimans River) and the Town will take steps to discourage excessive runoff, particularly from agricultural uses, in the surrounding area. Implementation Strategies: Work closely with Perquimans County in identifying the potential adverseimpact associated with uncontrolled agricultural stormwater runoff.Encourage the County to participate in the Best Management Practices Program.Notify the State Land Quality staff when land disturbing activities of greater than one acre take place andencourage Perquimans County to do the same for activity adjacent to the Perquimans River. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 30 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Establish a vegetated buffer zone along river and creeks to manage stormwater runoff. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will be completed during the 1992-93 budget year. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town worked closely with Perquimans County in identifying the potential adverse impact associated with uncontrolled agricultural stormwater runoff; encouraged the County to participate in the Best Management Practices Program; and, notified the State Land Quality staff when land disturbing activities of greater than one acre take place and encourage Perquimans County to do the same for activity adjacent to the Perquimans River. CAMA established a 30’vegetated buffer zone along river and creeks to manage stormwater runoff. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Marina and Floating Home Development and Dry Stack Storage Facilities 1991 Policy: Floating homes shall not be permitted inside the Town’s area of responsibility. The Town’s Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to not permit floating homes on any water bodies in Hertford’s planning jurisdiction. Town officials wish to establish a marina along the Perquimans River as part of the Town’s Waterfront Access Plan. As in the 1986 Plan, Town officials shall continue to have a policy to allow marinas which are developed in accordance with the Division of Coastal Management standards and guidelines. Dry stack boat storage will be permitted as a conditional use in the Zoning Ordinance. Implementation Strategies: Town officials shall seek funding sources to develop a public marina. Town officials shall work with any entity in the development of a marina with public access. Town officials will work with State and federal agencies in locating the most appropriate site for a marina that will have the least adverse impact on water quality and aquatic resources. Amend Town Zoning Ordinance to prohibit floating homes as a permanent Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 31 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 use in any water body. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow dry stack boat storage as a conditional use following review and approval. Zoning Ordinance amendments discussed above will be completed during the 1992-93 budget year. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Town officials examined funding sources to develop a public marina and worked with on the development of a marina with public access, but did not get any funding. The Town created a strategic plan for marina development. The Town did not amend the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit floating homes as a permanent use in any water body and did not amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow dry stack boat storage as a conditional use following review and approval. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Industrial Impact on Fragile Areas 1991 Policy: As discussed in earlier policy sections, Town officials will establish a Conservation district in the Town’s Zoning Ordinance which will include fragile areas such as wet soils, flood prone areas, marsh areas and wooded swamps, school sites, water supply wells and town park sites. Having such fragile areas included in a Conservation zone will insure protection of these areas by controlling types of development in the Conservation district. Implementation Strategies: Town officials will revise the Town’s Zoning Ordinance to include a Conservation district to protect fragile areas by limiting uses permitted and setback requirements. Town officials will apply for CAMA grant assistance to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the 1992-93 budget year. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 32 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town did not revise the Zoning Ordinance to include a Conservation district to protect fragile areas by limiting uses permitted and setback requirements and did not apply for CAMA grant assistance to amend the Zoning Ordinancein the 1992-93 budget year. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Development of Sound and Estuarine System Islands 1991 Policy: None exist within the planning area; therefore no policy is needed. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: Not applicable. Issue: Restriction of Development in Areas Up to Five Feet Above Mean High Water 1991 Policy: Hertford policy shall be to not restrict development in areas up to five feet above mean high water (the potential area of impact from rising sea level) other than as currently regulated by CAMA, zoning or the Flood Insurance Program. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 33 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoptionof Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protectingnatural systems. Issue: Upland Excavation for Marina Basins 1991 Policy: Upland excavation for marina basin development shall be permitted if all required federal, State and local permits are secured prior to excavation. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by TownCouncil: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 34 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Issue: Damaging of Existing Marshes by Bulkhead Installation 1991 Policy: Bulkheads will be constructed landward of significant marshland or marsh grass fringes following approval of all applicable State and federal permits. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Pattern and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. V RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: Issue: Productive Agricultural Lands 1991Policy: Only a small portion of the Town’s planning area is in active agricultural production. These lands are located in the area classified as “Rural” in the Town’s Land Classification Plan. The Town hasdetermined that adequate controls are in existence to protect this agricultural land; therefore, no specific policy statement is needed. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 35 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: Not applicable. Issue: Commercial Forest Land 1991Policy: Commercial forest areas do not exist in Hertford. No policy is needed. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting NaturalSystems: Not applicable. Issue: Potential Mineral Production Areas 1991 Policy: Hertford contains no known mineral production areas. If such areas do exist, Town policy shall be to allow mining of such resources if such operations are consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and all applicable local, State and federal permits are secured prior to operations beginning. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 36 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting NaturalSystems: Not applicable. Issue: Commercial and Recreational Fishing 1991Policy: To protect the river’s aesthetic and water quality and fisheries found in the area, Hertford policy shall be to do everything within its power to work with State, federal, and local agencies to maintain and improve water quality in the River to insure the river’s continued used as a spawning and nursery area. Implementation Strategies: Town officials will encourage County officials as feasible to take action necessary to reduce non-point pollution (agriculture) of the river. Town officials will work with the Chamber of Commerce to actively promote the Perquimans River as a commercial and recreational fishing area. Establish vegetated buffer to control runoff which will in turn protect the water quality of fisheries. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Hertford zoned the waterfront area in the Commerce Center to allow for marinas. Land is the Commerce Center was offered to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission for construction of a public boat ramp.The Town encouraged County officials as feasible to take action necessary to reduce non-point pollution (agriculture) of the river and worked with the Chamber of Commerce to actively promote the Perquimans River as a commercial and recreational fishing area. CAMA established a 30’ vegetated buffer requirement to control runoff which will in turn protect the water quality of fisheries. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 37 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Off-Road Vehicles 1991 Policy: Town officials will revise existing Town ordinances to include a nuisance ordinance that addresses the use of off-road vehicles inside the Town’s area of responsibility. Town officials are concerned about noise. The nuisance ordinance will be prepared which allows the use of off-road vehicles under certain conditions to be determined by the Planning Board and Town Council following additional discussion of the issue. Implementation Strategies: The Town Manager will review existing ordinances and amend as required to address the use of off-road vehicles. Target date for preparation of the nuisance ordinance will be during the 1992-93 budget year. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town Manager did not review existing ordinances and amend as required to address the use of off-road vehicles. The Town did not prepare a nuisance ordinance during the 1992-93 budget year. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development 1991Policy: Local officials willcontinue to encourage residential, commercial and industrial development that is consistent with the Town’s Zoning Ordinance. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 38 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing landuse and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Peat and Phosphate Mining 1991Policy: There are no known peat or phosphate mining sites inside Hertford’sjurisdiction; therefore, no policy is required. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting NaturalSystems: Not applicable. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 39 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Issue: Community Attitude Toward Growth 1991Policy: Local officials will continue to support local growth in the form of residential, commercial and industrial development that will provide jobs and expand the existing tax base, and that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and the community’s character. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Not applicable. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting NaturalSystems: Not applicable. Issue: Types and Location of Industries Desired 1991Policy: Town officials will continue to encourage non-polluting industries to locate in or near Hertford. Implementation Strategies: Local officials will continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce in keeping current information packages available for industrial prospects.Local officials will work with State economic development officials in promoting Hertford as a good location for industrial development with emphasis on the charm and quality of life found in Hertford. Officials will encourage enhancement of the education level of the local labor pool to provide a better labor pool for existing and future industry. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 40 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town continued to work with the Chamber of Commerce in keeping current information packages available for industrial prospects, and worked with State economic development officials in promoting Hertford as a good location for industrial development with emphasis on the charm and quality of life found in Hertford. Officials encouraged enhancement of the education level of the local labor pool to provide a better labor pool for existing and future industry. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Local Commitment to Provide Services 1991Policy: Local officials will continue to work to provide the needed infrastructure to accommodate existing and future development. Implementation Strategies: Local officials will prepare a Community Facilities Plan to address all the funding requirements of future public improvements as soon as financially feasible. Town officials will apply for CAMA grant assistance in preparing the Community Facilities Plan during the 1992-93 funding cycle. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Working jointly with Perquimans County and Winfall, Hertford is currently (2005-2006) participating in aregional water and sewer needs study. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 41 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policyin Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Urban Growth Patterns Desired 1991Policy: Town officials will continue to work with downtown property owners, downtown businesses and the Chamber of Commerce to implement the Hertford Horizons Plan recommendations and the 1989 Waterfront Access Plan recommendation. Town officials will continue to use the ZoningOrdinance and Subdivision Regulations to create the urban growth patterns desired. Implementation Strategies: To improve the downtown area following the Hertford Horizons recommendations, the following items have been established as high priorities for implementation: -Improve the appearance of existing store fronts adjacent grounds. -Continue to work to provide additional downtown parking. Begin the planning and implementation of planting street trees in the downtown area during the five-year planning period. -Plan for and provide improved street lighting in the downtown area during the five-year planning period. -Work to improve signage in the downtown area to direct user to existing parking facilities. -Begin the process of nominating the CBDand adjacent residential area as a National Register Historic District. Town officials will consider the feasibility of including in the 1991 Town Budget funds to prepare the necessary application for nomination. -Local officials will consider including in the 1991 budget adequate funds to begin making additional improvements to Missing Mill Park and the municipal boat dock. Additional funds will be considered annually until improvements completed. -Hertford Horizons Steering Committee, Hertford Townofficials or Chamber of Commerce will investigate requirements to join Historic Albemarle Tour. Funds will be budgeted, if financially feasible, to join during the next one to three years. -Waterfront Development Sub-Committee will investigate feasibility of purchasing waterfront property next to municipal Annex building property for expansion of parking area. -Hertford Horizons or Town of Hertford will investigate joining the N.C. Historic Preservation Foundation and N.C. Downtown Development Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 42 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Association as a means of gaining valuable information on promotion of historic area. The Historic Walking Tour brochure will be revised and printed in color if financially feasible. -Town officials will review the financial feasibility of placing in reserve funds for the acquisition of waterfront property as it becomes available to make implementation of the Waterfront Access Plan possible. -Waterfront Development Sub-Committee and/or Town officials will begin discussions with owners of oil company on relocation of oil company to another site. Town officials and/or sub-committee will work with the Main Street Program staff, League of Municipalities, Institute of Government, N.C. Downtown Development Association and Attorney General’s office on feasible incentives to encourage relocation of the oil company from the waterfront to permit desired redevelopment as called for in the Waterfront Access Plan. -Town officials will work with the DOT to have erected two attractive highway signs on U.S. 17 encouraging tourists to visit historic area in CBD and waterfront. -With recent designation of Hertford as a Coastal Initiative Community, local officials will continue to work with State and other agencies to help implement the goals established in the Initiative Program application. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town generally implemented the Hertford Horizons Plan and also commissioned a detailed study and downtown improvements strategic plan in 2000 to continue t improve the Hertford downtown. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Redevelopment of Developed Areas Including relocation of Structures Due to Erosion 1991Policy: Hertford officials will continue to work to preserve the unique character of the CBD area and adjacent residential areas. The Town will also pursue both State and federal funds to redevelop the waterfront, CBD, and identified substandard housing areas. Since Hertford is not a coastal community, developed areas are not subject to erosion. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 43 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: Town officials and local property owners and businesses will continue to implement recommendations from the Hertford Horizons Plan and Waterfront Access Plan. The Perquimans County Historic Sites Inventory will be used to guide redevelopment away from local structures of historic or architectural significance. Town officials will continue to apply for financial assistance to improve substandard housing areas. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town and local property owners and businesses continued to implement recommendations from the Hertford Horizons Plan and Waterfront Access Plan. The Perquimans County Historic Sites Inventory was used to guide redevelopment away from local structures of historic or architectural significance. The Town continued to apply for financial assistance to improve substandard housing areas. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Commitment to State and Federal Programs Including Erosion Control, Public Access, Highway Improvements, Port Facilities, Dredging and Military Facilities 1991Policy: Hertford officials have a policy to remain committed to erosion control programs through support of the State Sedimentation Control Act. Estuarine access has been and continues to be of great importance to local officials. Town officials will continue efforts to secure additional public funds to develop and improve access for public use and enjoyment. Hertford currently has two CAMA Shoreline Access Grant applications pending. The recent designation of Hertford as a Coastal Initiative Community will hopefully provide additional technical assistance in implementation of waterfront improvements. Highway improvements are considered a major factor in ensuring the continued economic growth of the area. Local officials will continue to include road improvement requests in the TIP plan on an as-needed basis. Port facilities do not exist in Hertford and no policy is needed. The Town has and will continue to support efforts to dredge areas along the Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 44 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Perquimans River to provide safe access for commercial and recreational boating. Spoil will be placed in approved spoil areas. Hertford does not have any military facilities within the community and no policy is necessary. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency ofExisting Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The County, Hertford, and Winfall applied for funding for projects through CDBG, the Rural Center, and the USDA, among others. Hertford used USDA funds for sewer improvements. The County and its towns are also receiving funds from the Federal Homeland Security Administration. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Channel Maintenance and Beach Nourishment Projects Including Financial Aid, Providing Spoil Areas or Providing Easements 1991Policy: Channel maintenance along the Perquimans River is very important to Hertford because of the positive impact on commercial and recreational boating. Continued maintenance of this waterway is a high priority for Town officials. Beach nourishment is not applicable to Hertford and no policy is necessary. Implementation Strategies: Town officials will continue to work with the Army Corps of Engineers and any other State and federal agencies to ensure continued dredging and maintenance of the river as needed to keep this facility open to navigation. Providing borrow or spoil areas and provision of easements for work will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Town officials will maintain contact with congressional representatives and federal officials as dredging or other channel maintenance operations are needed, and will continue to assist local users of the river as feasible and as needs and concernsfor dredging or maintenance Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 45 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 are brought before local officials or officials determine that need for such assistance exists. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town continued to work with the Army Corps of Engineers and any other State and federal agencies to ensure continued maintenance of the river was evaluated as needed to keep this facility open to navigation. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Energy Facility Siting 1991Policy: A major energy facility locating in Hertford is considered unlikely during the planning period. Waste and nuclear energy facilities shall not be permitted in Hertford. Electrical generating facilities other than nuclear reactors shall be allowed as permitted by the Town Zoning Ordinance. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 46 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Inshore and Offshore Exploration or development Including refineries, Storage 1991Policy: Hertford officials are opposed to the development of refinery and storage facilities inside the Town’s jurisdiction. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Tourism 1991Policy: Hertford policy on tourism shall be to continue efforts to promote Hertford as a small historic waterfront community. Implementation Strategies: Hertford officials will work with Archives and History to have the historic area placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hertford officials will request that the State prepare an inventory of archaeological sites. Hertford officials will request that the Department of Transportation include street tree plantings when the widening of U.S. 17 Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 47 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 takes place. Trees should be planted from the U.S. 17 bridge to the western Town limits and from the U.S. 17 Bypass to the entrance of the Newbold White House Site. Hertford officials will request that DOT place brown historic site signs of the U.S. 17 Bypass directing motorists to the Hertford historic area.Hertford officials will consider joining the Historic Albemarle Tour. Hertford officials will encourage the production of the color brochure of the historic area waking tour to replace the present walking tour brochure. Hertford officials will continue to encourage downtown and waterfront improvements. Town officials will work through the Coastal Initiative Program to implement waterfront revitalization plans to encourage more tourism in Hertford by way of the Perquimans River. The Town will continue efforts to establish overnight lodging facilities to serve visitors tothe community. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies byTown Council: The Town worked with Archives and History to have the historic area placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hertford requested that the State prepare an inventory of archaeological sites. Hertford requested that the Departmentof Transportation include street tree plantings when the widening of U.S. 17 takes place. Hertford officials requested that DOT place brown historic site signs of the U.S. 17 Bypass directing motorists to the Hertford historic area. Hertford joined the Historic Albemarle Tour and encouraged the production of a color brochure of the historic area waking tour to replace the present walking tour brochure. Hertford continued to encourage downtown and waterfront improvements. Town officials worked through the Coastal Initiative Program to implement waterfront revitalization plans to encourage more tourism in Hertford by way of the Perquimans River. The Town continued efforts to establish overnight lodging facilities to serve visitors to the community. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Coastal and Estuarine Water Access 1991Policy: Hertford policy shall continue to be to make every effort to improve existing waterfront access and to provide as much additional waterfront access as financially feasible while being sensitive to the impact such access has on the water quality ofthe Perquimans River and Castleton Creek. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 48 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Implementation Strategies: Hertford officials will continue to work on implementation of the 1989 Waterfront Development and Access Plan which includes upgrading Missing Mill Park and providing more and better access to the water. Hertford officials will continue to pursue financial assistance from applicable State and federal agencies on the implementation of waterfront access such as CAMA Access funds or Land and Water Conservation Funds. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: The Town continued towork on implementation of the 1989 Waterfront Development and Access Plan which includes upgrading Missing Mill Park and providing more and better access to the water. Hertford continued to pursue financial assistance from applicable State and federal agencies on the implementation of waterfront access such as CAMA Access funds or Land and Water Conservation Funds. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Issue: Types, Density, Location, Units per Acre of Anticipated Residential and Industrial Development 1991Policy: Hertford officials will continue to use the Hertford Zoning Ordinance to determine location and units per acre of future residential development. Residential development will not be permitted in areas with hydric soils as identified in the County detail soils report. Implementation Strategies: None cited. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 49 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Not applicable. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. V STORM HAZARD MITIGATION, POST DISASTER RECOVERY AND EVACUATION PLANS: Issue: Storm Hazard Mitigation and Post-Disaster Reconstruction Policies with Composite Hazard Map 1991Policy: The Town of Hertford will continue to control development in the AEC’s and flood prone areas to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Hertford. The Town of Hertford will continue to cooperate and work in conjunction with the County’s Emergency Management plans and policies to guide post-disaster repair and reconstruction activities. Implementation Strategies: The Zoning Ordinance will be revised to establish a Conservation District along flood plains and other areas subject to flooding, with development limited to water related uses and greenway uses. Continue to regulate development in the flood prone areas by vigorously enforcing the existing zoning and subdivision regulations and the Building Code and by establishment of a vegetated buffer area. Review and update zoning and subdivision ordinances to insure that all land within the Town’s jurisdiction will continue to be adequately regulated against hurricane/storm hazards. Continue to cooperate with the Perquimans County Emergency Management Agency and encourage the completion of a Disaster Relief and Assistance Plan. Continue to use localforces to identify and remove wind-vulnerable trees and vegetation and conduct immediate cleanup and debris removal operations following a hurricane. Consider the formation of a Recovery Task Force to support the efforts of the County Control Group. TheTask Force could include: Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Planning Board Chairman and Vice Chairman Public Works Supervisor Member of fire and rescue squads Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 50 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter VIII CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Town engineer and planner The purpose of this Task Force would be to review damage assessment reports following a hurricane and determine if supplemental repair and reconstruction policies and programs are necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Hertford community. The Task Force could consider the need for temporary development moratorium, revised land use regulations and additional construction standards for repair and reconstruction. Consider establishing the following schedule or priority system for post-disaster repair and reconstruction: -First Priority: Replacement of essentialpublic services such as electricity, water, sewer, telephone, streets and bridges. -Second Priority: Minor repairs. -Third Priority: Major repairs. -Fourth Priority: New development. Evaluate the structural integrity of the elevated storage tank located near the wastewater treatment plant. Assess the potential damage to the wastewater treatment plant as well as the impact of the loss of water supply should the tank be damaged by high winds. Consistency of Existing Land Use and Development Ordinances with Policy: Existing land use and development ordinances, procedures, and/or rules are deemed consistent with the Town’s stated policy. Adoption of Implementation Strategies by Town Council: Hertford, Winfall, and Perquimans County developed a multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2005. Effectiveness of Policy in Creating Desired Land Use Patterns and Protecting Natural Systems: The Town’s stated policy is deemed effective in creating desired land use patterns and protecting natural systems. Perquimans County, North Carolina VIII - 51 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter IX: Plan for the Future A. Introduction The “Plan for the Future” sets acourse of action for Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall to achieve their vision. This element has three components: land use and development goals;policies;and,future land use maps. As a whole, the plan sets out the strategies, actions, and programs the Countyand its towns will implement to achieve goals, and it provides a roadmap for future land use and development in the unincorporated parts of the Countyandwithin the towns. The policies and the future land use mapsaddress the Coastal Resources Commission’s (CRC)management topics. These management topics are intended to ensure that local land use plans support the overall goals of CAMA and provide a “substantive basis” for CRC review and certification of local plans. The plan’s goals, the types of policies and their content, and the spatial policies of thefutureland use map address the CRC management topics for land use plans. In addition, this chapter analyzes and evaluates policies to demonstrate that they support the management topics.The management topics require two levels of policy analysis. At a more general or summary level, this plan demonstrates that its policy framework goals, policies, and future land use map –will “guide land use and development in a manner that is consistent with the … management topics.”A second, more detailed analysis is intended to determine the impact of the plan’s policies –including the future land use map –onthe management topics. B. Management Topics and Local Areas of Concern Management topics are categories of local land use and development policies determined by the CRC to be essential for achieving the local land use planning mission. The purpose of the management topics is to support the important tie between the goals of CAMA and local land use plans by clearly describing CRC planning goals and expectations for local land use plans and providing benchmarks for the development of local policies. EXHIBIT IX-Asummarizes the management topic categories. The first five of the topics on the list address planning concerns associated with the goals of CAMA.The sixth, Local Areas of Concern, address local planning and development goals. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 1 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-A PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS Public Access (Strategies for maximizing community access to beaches and public trust areas.) Providing for public water access to all segments of the community including persons with disabilities Development of comprehensive policies that provide access opportunities for the public along the shoreline within the planning jurisdiction Land Use Compatibility (Management of land use and development in a way that minimizes its primary and secondary impacts on natural and man-made resources.) Development of local development policies that balance protection of natural resources and fragile areas with economic development Development of policies that provide clear direction to assist local decision making and consistency findings for zoning, divisions of land, and public and private projects Compatibility of County land use regulations in future municipal utility service areas such as the Hertford extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Development of land use and development policies that minimize adverse impacts on Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) and which support overall CAMA goals Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services (Strategies to ensure that infrastructure is available to support anticipated and planned development and that it is managed to protect areas of environmental concernand other fragile areas.) Establishment of service area boundaries for existing and future infrastructure Development of infrastructure service policies and criteria consistent with future land needs projections Correlating future land use map categories with existing and planned infrastructure such as water, sewer, and transportation facilities Ensuring that public infrastructure systems are appropriately sized, located, and managed so that the quality and productivity of AEC and other fragile areas are protected or restored Natural Hazard Areas(Policiesto reduce the community’s vulnerability to natural hazards.) Development of policies that minimize threats to life, property, and natural resources resulting from land development located in or adjacent to hazard areas such as those subject to erosion, high winds, storm surge, flooding, or sea level rise Development of location, density, and intensity criteria for new, existing development, and redevelopment (including public facilities and infrastructure) so as to avoid or better withstand natural hazards Ensuring that existing and planned development is coordinated with existing and planned evacuation infrastructure Water Quality (Land use and development policies and strategies to protect quality waters and to restore quality in waters that are non-supporting.) Development of policies to prevent or control non-point source discharges (sewage and storm water) such as impervious surface limits, vegetated riparian buffers, wetlands protection Establishment of policies and land use categories for protecting open shellfishing waters and restoring closed shellfishing waters Adoption of policies for coastal waters within the planning jurisdiction to help ensure that water quality is maintained if not impaired and improved if impaired Local Areas of Concern (Policiesand strategies to address local planning and development goals.) Identify and address local concerns and issues, such as cultural and historical areas, scenic areas, economic development, or general health and human service needs Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 2 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The Local Areas of Concerngrouping is intended to incorporate specific issues, concerns, and opportunities that are identified by Perquimans Countyand/or Hertford and Winfall. Local Areas of Concern are: a.Commercial and Industrial Development b. Community Appearanceand Downtown Revitalization c. Perquimans River, Little River, Yeopim River, Albemarle Sound, and Connecting Creek and Tributary Shorelines d. Development Design Standards e. Federal Properties and Programs f. Growth Management g.Intergovernmental Relations h. PublicSafety i. Redevelopment j. Residential Development k. Septic Tank Use l. Solid Waste Management m. Storm Water Management n. Transportation Goal(s)and policies were developedfor each State management topic and Local Areas of Concern issue listed above.Policies were developed recognizing State management goals, planning objectives, and land use plan requirements. Goals are the desired ends toward which the policies and programs of the land use plan are directed. Goals are often considered to be the values and general principles thatguide the development of a community. They put in words a community’s preferred future. Goals also provide a benchmark for developing effective policies and programs to achieve the desired future. The desired ends in the goal statements arefairly general, but they areconsistent with the desires expressed in the County’s vision.Goals are not time- bound. There is no mandatory process for setting goals and no required format or content for goal statements. The guidelines require consideration of two initial plan elements in developing goals: the community concerns and aspirations, and the needs and opportunities identified in the analysis of existing and emerging conditions(Chapter II). Perquimans County and its towns optedto list and to includegoal statements for a number of local areas of concern to address its specific needs and circumstances. The State designated management topics’ goals and planning objectives are listed and included as well. Some of these have been modified to more accurately address local needs and concerns. For the purposes of the CAMA land use planupdate, policies are a consistent set of principles and decision guidelines and/or courses of action, adopted by anelected board, that are intended to attain the locality’s land use and development goals and objectives. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 3 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The State requirements allow some flexibility in developing policies. However, the planning guidelines have three major requirements that affect policy content. These requirements are: 1.Policies must be consistent with the goals of the Coastal Area Management Act and other applicable State and Federal rules; 2.Policies must effectively guide development and use of land in a manner that is consistent with goals, planning objectives, and land use plan requirements of each management topic; and, 3.If a policy has a negative impact on any State management topic, the plan must include additional policies, methods, programs, and/or processes to mitigate the negative impact. Generally, the guidelines require two types of policies in the land use plan. The first type, basic policies, deals with the central issues of land use planning. The second type, land use and development policies, and the associated future land use map, are closely tied to basic policies, butare more detailed. And they relate primarily to the land classifications or generalized land use designations, theland use principles and guidelines included in the classification or designation, and their spatial distribution on the future land use map(s). The policies will guide both day-to-day and long-range decisions and actions of the local government. They may assist as the County and its towns consider requests to approve development proposals (or a zoning decision), or they may guide long-rangeplanning. They may also provide the foundation for the specific actions that the Countyand its towns will take to implement the plan. As a result of the range of purposes that they serve, there may be significant range in the content and specificity ofthe policies. Policies are treated as regulatory and are used by the Division of Coastal Management in making consistency determinations for issuance of CAMA permits.Local policies are also used in Federal consistency determinations. Perquimans Countyand its towns will use goals and policies statements for guidance when reviewing applications for consistency with the land use plan and as specific implementing actions are undertaken. Goals and policies provide direction, but are not laws. Moreover, ordinances, or ordinance amendments, that promote the accomplishment of goals and furtherance of stated policies have the force of law. Several action oriented terms are used in this land use plan and as a part of many of the policy statements in this chapter. The terms are defined as follows: Should–An officially adopted course or method of action intended to be followed to implement goals. Though not as mandatory as “shall,”it is still an obligatory course of action unless clear reasons can be identified that an exception is warranted. Elected, appointed, and administrative officials may be involved at all levels from planning to implementation. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 4 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Create–Bring about the desired goal, usually with elected and appointed officials and staff involved and actions, which may involve financial support, as appropriate at all levels from planning to implementation. Consider:To think carefully about; reflect upon. To apply one’s mind to something in order to increase one’s knowledge or understanding of it or to reach a decision about it. Continue–Follow past and present procedures and funding, if appropriate, to maintain desired goal, usually with elected and appointed officials and staff involvement and actions at all levels from planning to implementation. Encourage–Foster the desired goal through County policies and actions, including financial support, if appropriate. Enhance–Improve current goal to a desired state through the use of policies and actions at all levels of planning using external resources and County financial support as appropriate. Identify–Catalog and confirm issues, resource(s), and potential or desired actions. Implement–Act to accomplish land use plan objectives. Maintain–Keep in good condition the desired state of affairs through the use of County policies and with elected and appointed officials and staff involvement, funding, and actions as appropriate. Prevent–Stop described event through the use of appropriate County policies and regulations, as well as coordination with other local, State, and Federal planning and regulatory agencies and programs. Actions may involve County financial support, if appropriate. Promote–Advance the desired state through the use of County policies and elected and appointed officials and staff involvement, and take action as appropriate. Protect –Guard against a deterioration of the desired state through the use of County policies, regulations, and funding, as appropriate, in concert with other local, State, and Federal programs and regulations. Enlist the cooperative efforts of elected and appointed officials, staff, and external resources including other local, State and Federal agency personnel. Provide–Take the lead role in supplying the appropriate support to achieve the desired goal. The County is typically involved in all aspects from planning to implementation to maintenance. Actions may involve County financial support, if appropriate. Strengthen–Improve and reinforce the desired goal through the use of County policies and regulations in concert with other local, regional, statewide, or Federal programs and regulations. Elected and appointed officials and staff, as well as external resources may be involved and take action, including financial support, if appropriate. Support –Adopt and pursue policies and take action to coordinate activities and supply necessary resources, as appropriate, to achieve desired goal. Sustain–Uphold the desired state through County policies and regulations, appropriate financial assistance,and elected and appointed official and staff involvement and actions to achieve the desired goal. Work–Cooperate and act through the use of staff, County officials, outside resources and volunteers to create the desired goal. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 5 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 C. Goals and Policies 1. Public Access (to Public Trust Waters) (PA) Goal(s)and Policies Goal(s):Provide adequate public access opportunities to public trust waters and realize eco-tourism benefits while maintaining natural systems. Policies: PA #1:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will ensure a variety of opportunities for access to public trust waters to all segments of the community, including disabled people. PA #2:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the State’s shoreline access policies setforth in NCAC Chapter 15A, subchapter 7M. PA#3: Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will seek State assistance to develop and implement a shoreline access plan setting forth the frequency and type of access facilities with provision for public access for all segments of the community, including disabled people. PA #4:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support acquisition, in accordance with an adopted access plan and funding availability, rights-of-way,fee simple title,and /or easements to allow public access along the navigable waterways. PA #5:Perquimans County,and Hertford and Winfall as applicable, shall require residential waterfront subdivisions containing interior lots to reserve water access for owners of interior lots.The County and its towns shall, as applicable, require proposed major residential waterfront developments to develop and submit a plan for public water accessas a part of the development review process. PA #6:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall willinvestigate the viability of eco- tourism development along waterfront areas, given that eco-tourism is a growing, environmentally friendly industry that takes advantage of existing environmental characteristics such as creeks, lakes, and rivers to promote recreational activities and attract visitors. The County and its towns support efforts to explore eco-tourism alternatives such as the development of creek trailsthat could be used for recreational purposes. PA #7:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall continue to provide for the diverse recreational needs of the permanent and seasonal populations by supporting the design and construction of waterfront areas in a manner that balances water access needs with the protection of fragile natural resources. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 6 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 PA #8:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the provision of permanent moorings in the area to provide safe and efficient docking and boat storage opportunities to local residents. PA #9:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the development of marinas, preferably updated marinas, to enhance access to public trust waters. PA #10:Perquimans County will continue to provide land in the Commerce Centre for a public access site. PA#11:Winfall will continue to provide a public access site at the Town Hallproperty. PA#12:Hertford will continue to provide public access sites at the Municipal Building, Missing Mill Park, and at the Hertford Housing Authoritysite.Hertford will continue to develop awaterfront plan and seek funding to implement the plan. PA#13:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support efforts to develop a greenways/blue ways trail and amenities in and through the Countyand its towns. PA#14:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will seek opportunities, including memorandums of understanding, easements, and deeded property, for public access(s) and will study ordinance amendments to include provision of public water accesses within proposed developments as appropriate and practicable. 2. Land Use Compatibility (LUC) Goal(s)and Policies Goals(s):Ensure that development and use of resources or preservation of land minimizes direct and secondary environmental impacts, avoids risks to public health, safety and welfare and is consistent with the capability of the land based on considerations of interactions of natural and manmade features. Balance growth and development and conservation/preservation of natural resources. Promote land use and public infrastructure development that is compatible with land suitability as well as capabilities to provide requisite public services. Promote land use and land development compatible with the functional purposes of Areas of Environmental Concern. Policies: LUC #1:Perquimans Countywill continue its voluntary agricultural district program (approved in 2009)for the purpose of the preservation of prime farmlands. LUC #2:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall, as part of a subdivision request, shall review the land suitability analysis map included in this plan as a source of information for determining the general suitability of land for the proposed development. Because the land suitability analysis map is a static illustration of suitability based upon numerous factors including proximity to developedland and the presence of infrastructure, consideration will be given to conditions which have changed since the Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 7 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 time of map preparation that may alter the suitability rating delineated on the map. Land which the County andits towns have determined, either through their own investigations or the investigations of other public agencies, to be unsuitable for development because of flooding, poor drainage, steep slopes, poor soil conditions and other such physical features which may endanger health, life, or property or necessitate the excessive expenditure of public funds for the provision and/or maintenance of public services shall not be approved for subdivision unless methods are formulated by the developer for mitigatingthe problems created by the subdivision of such land. LUC #3:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall encourage cluster-or traditional-typeresidential subdivision development throughout their jurisdictions in order to preserve farmland and rural open space. LUC #4:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall encourage land use and development activities that provide a balance between economic development needs and protection of natural resources and fragile environments. LUC #5:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support growth and development at the densities and intensities specified in the future land use map(s)land classifications as delineated in this land use plan. LUC #6:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support CAMA Use Standards for coastal wetlands. LUC #7:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will allow only commercial and industrial uses that are water dependent and which cannot function elsewhere or are supportive of commercial fishing in conservation-classified areas. Examples of such uses would include but not necessarily be limited to commercial fishing and fish processing, marinas consistent with the policies of this plan, boat repair and construction facilities, any business dependent upon water as aresource, and restaurants that do not extend into or over estuarine waters and/or public trust waters. All uses must be consistent with established zoning. LUC #8:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall require industrial development that occurs within their planning jurisdictions to use public utilities if available. Utility systems for industrial development proposed outside of the current service areas will be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis. LUC #9:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will not permit industries which are noxious by reason of the emission of smoke, odor, duct, glare, noise, and vibrations, and those which deal primarily in hazardous products such as explosives. LUC #10:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall do not support industrial development and/or industrial zoning that will infringe on established residential development. When reviewing proposals for new industrial development of industrial Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 8 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 zoning, the County and Towns will ensure that the proposals are compatible with surrounding land uses and that identified adverse impacts are mitigated. LUC #11:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support subdivision developments and planned unit developments that are in harmony with adjoining land uses and will require such developments to provide buffering between dissimilar uses and will require building setbacks that are comparable to those of the use located on the adjacent properties. LUC #12:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will coordinate all development activity with appropriate Regional Health Department and State regulatory personnel. LUC #13:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will cooperate with the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers in the regulation/ enforcement of the 404 wetlands permit process. LUC #14:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will encourage land use proposals which will have no negative impact on historic, cultural and/or archaeological resources in the County or its towns. Proposals shall be reviewed through applicable local review processes, as well as through the Historic Preservation Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office. LUC #15:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support citizens’ awareness programs and public educational opportunities for community historic and natural resources, including the conservation, preservation,and maintenanceefforts. LUC #16:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall supports planned residential developments that are in harmony with adjoining single-family land uses and will require that the two-family and multi-family components of such developments, if proposed, are located more to the interior of the development rather than on the periphery. LUC #17:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will prohibit floating homes or watercraft with any long-term occupancy. LUC #18:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall require that the developer of major subdivisions located adjacent to U.S.17or primary or secondary NC Highways, railroads, industrial or commercial developments, or watercourses, establish and maintain a continuous and uninterrupted buffer strip in addition to the normal lot depth as required by the respective locality’s zoning ordinance. LUC #19:Perquimans County, Hertford,and Winfall will work to ensure future public improvements are planned and financed using fiscal mechanisms which avoid adverse tax impacts on the owners of prime forestry lands where such lands will not directly benefit from the planned public improvements. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 9 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 LUC #20:Perquimans County shall continue to promote use-value assessment as a means of preserving the forestry resource base and encourage owners of parcels of 10 acres or more to apply for use-value assessment. LUC #21:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall encourage replanting of areas cleared for timber. LUC #22:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will manage and direct growth and development in balance with available support services. LUC #23:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall continue to work cooperatively in identifying suitable sites for economic development and marketing them to expanding firms that would generate new job opportunities for local residents. LUC #24:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will support the continuing development of the Commerce Centre which offers the area anopportunity for attracting new industry and future economic development. LUC #25:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will encourage growth to occur and expand in geographical areas in and around the Towns as portrayed in the respective future land use mapscontained in this plan. LUC #26:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will support the conversion of businesses to residences in appropriate areas of Hertford and Winfall. LUC #27:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will support subdivision designs for new residential developments that maintain and continue the characterofexisting development along public roads where such development is proposed. LUC #28:Perquimans Countyand Winfall shall establish andHertford will continue to impose minimum landscaping and screening requirements that provide a visual buffer between parking and loading areas and public streets; a visual buffer between parking and loading areas and adjoining residential land uses; screening of solid waste collection dumpsters; and screening between certain incompatible uses. LUC #29:Perquimans Countyand Winfall shall establish andHertford will continue to impose appearance and operational standards for nonresidential developments located within designated highway corridors to ensure no undue interference with through vehicular traffic in gaining access to proposed developments to the highway, to require architectural design compatibility within the proposed developments, and to provide landscaping and screening to buffer adjoining residentially used or zoned properties. LUC #30:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall establish and/or maintain development standards (such as limitations on the hoursof operation, distance/separation requirements, buffering/screening requirements, etc.) for special and/or conditional uses in order to assist with mitigating potential negative impacts. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 10 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 LUC #31:Perquimans Countyand Winfall shall require and Hertford will continue to requirecommercial developments and shopping centers to comply with access, screening and buffering, landscaping, setback, building scale, architectural design, outdoor lighting, outdoor storage/activity, and signage requirements to help minimize impacts to public streets and roads and views, adjacent properties, and adjacent residentially zoned areas. LUC #32:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the development of subdivisionswith lots fronting on internal streets (as opposed to State road frontage lot subdivisions)and will encourage, as appropriate, the creation of cluster-or traditional- typesubdivision developmentsas a means of creating pedestrian friendly neighborhoods or walk able communitiesthat may be comprisedof a variety of housing types and densities,and designed to potentially includea mixof uses such as retail, professional and personal services,recreation, formal and informal open spaces, and public and civic uses. The County and its towns support the development of neighborhoods with clearly delineated centers and edges,limited in size, with interconnected streets and blocks that are reasonably short to promote pedestrian activity. LUC #33:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the use of zoningand subdivision ordinances as the primary regulatory toolsto ensure desired landuse and developmentpatterns are achievedand support lower densityresidential development (typicallyoneacre unit per acre)in agricultural zones. 3. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity (ICC) Goal(s)and Policies Goal(s):Ensure that public systems and services are sized, located, and managed to protect or restore the quality of areas of environmental concern or other fragile areas while providing adequate levels of service to meet the needs of citizens. Promote land use and infrastructure development that is compatible with land suitability as well as compatibilities to provide requisite public services. Policies: ICC #1:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall only approve development where adequate public or approved private facilities and service are available, including water, sewage disposal, roads, etc. ICC #2:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will cooperate in the establishment of service area boundaries for existing and future water and sewer infrastructure within the County. ICC #3:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will ensure that infrastructure systems are correlated with population projections, future land needs,and the future land use map(s) classifications as delineated in this land use plan. ICC #4:Perquimans Countyand Winfall support the construction of package treatment plants which are approved and permitted by the State Division of Environmental Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 11 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Management in areas located outside of utility service areas. If any package plants are approved, a specific contingency plan specifying how ongoing private operation and maintenance of the plant will be provided, and detailing provisions for assumptions 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 must be submitted and approved. However, the Countyand its towns oppose the installation of package treatment plants and septic tanks or discharge of waste in any areas classified as coastal wetlands, freshwater (404) wetlands, or natural heritage areas. ICC #5:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall require any application for a wastewater disposal system which is to be located in the planning jurisdiction to be coordinated with existing facilities. The County and its towns will work together to assure that a waste permit is not issued without a corresponding zoning permit. ICC #6:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to work together to provide services where needed, and as feasible, for new development. ICC #7:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall, as appropriate, will explore various options for improving the sewage treatment problems that exist in developed areas. ICC #8:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the extension of infrastructure into desired growth areas as necessary and financially feasible. ICC #9:Depending upon water availability and septic capability, subdivisions may develop outside of the currently developed areas served by public utilities. The location and intensity of commercial uses should be guided by the availability of public services, accessibility,and be in compliance with development standards. ICC#10:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will evaluate the potential impacts of development proposals according to their respective futureland use maps categories of this land use plan update withexisting and planned infrastructure capabilities by reviewing proposals with appropriate water and sewer plans, consulting appropriate regulatory agencies,requiring, as appropriate, review of proposals by licensed engineers,and through the site plan review process. 4. Natural Hazard Area (NHA) Goal(s)and Policies Goal(s):Conserve protective functions of wetlands, flood plains, and other shore line features for their natural storm protection functions and their natural resources giving recognitionto public health, safety, and welfare issues. In general, conserve and maintain areas that help protect natural hazard areas. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 12 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Policies: NHA #1:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support conserving the natural resources and fragile environments that provide protection from natural hazards such as floods and storm surges. NHA #2:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support minimizing the threat to life, property, and natural resources that may result from land use and development within or adjacent to identifiednatural hazard areas. NHA #3:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to coordinate all development within the special flood hazard area with the Planning and Inspections Department, NC Division of Coastal Management, FEMA, and the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers. NHA #4:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will ensure that evacuationplans and needs are addressed as new development proposals are reviewed for approval. NHA #5:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will ensure that new development is protected from flood hazard through the administration of the flood damage prevention ordinances and continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. NHA #6:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall implement the goals and recommended mitigation measures of the Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.The hazard mitigation goals and mitigation measures are included in APPENDIX9. NHA #7:Perquimans County, Hertford,and Winfall will continue to support and enforce the NC State Building Code, particularly requirements of construction standards to meet wind-resistive factors such as design wind velocity. The County also supports provisions in the State Building Code requiring tie-downs for mobile homes, which help resist wind damage. NHA #8:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall maintain flood damage prevention requirements that: restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities; require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction; control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters; control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase erosion of flood damage; and, Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 13 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands. NHA #9:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the CAMA development permit process for estuarine shoreline areas and the requisite development standards which encourage both shoreline stabilization and facilitation of proper drainage. NHA #10:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall discourage development, especially higher density residential development, in its most hazardous areas (storm surge areas, areas prone to repetitive flooding, etc.) so as to decrease the number of people living in areas that may need evacuating.In Perquimans County, higher density development includes multi-family and lot sizes of 12,000 square feet or less. The Hertford higher density development includes lot sizes of 6,000 square feet or less and multi-family. In Winfall, there is only one residential lot size which is single-family. Winfall considers multi-family development, which requires a special use permit, to be high density. NHA #11:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall, based upon the availability of Federal and State grant funds, will utilize land acquisition programs inthe most hazardous areas to minimize future damage and loss of life. NHA #12:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will allow development and redevelopment within special flood hazard areas subject to the provisionsand requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program, CAMA regulations, and the County’s flood plain ordinance. NHA #13:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will periodically reviewand update as necessary the Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan that addresses the localities’natural hazards and meets the requirements of the NC Division ofEmergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 5. Water Quality (WQ) Goal(s)and Policies Goal(s):Maintain, protect, and where practicable, enhance water quality of public trust waters. Policies: WQ #1:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to support the use of Best Management Practice (BMP) on agricultural properties and urban developments in order to reduce sedimentation and pollution run-off into Nutrient Sensitive Waters. WQ #2:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall require, as appropriate, subdivision developments to control and treat the stormwater runoff generated by a 1.5- inch rain event;and thatWinfall shall requireall buildings or related structures within waterfront subdivisions be set back 50 feet from the shoreline. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 14 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 WQ #3:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will coordinate the approval of local land development projects with applicable State agencies to ensure compliance with regulations to prevent or control non-point source discharges. WQ #4:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the establishment of land use categories that maximize the protection of open shell fishingwaters and that assist with the restoration of any closed shell fishingwaters. WQ #5:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall establish and/or maintain requirements that, to the extent practicable, all development shall conform to the natural contours of the land and natural and pre-existing man-made drainage ways shall remain undisturbed. All developments shall be provided with a drainage system that is adequate to prevent the undue retention of surface water on the development site. No surface water may be channeled or directed into a sanitary sewer. Whenever practicable, the drainage system of a development shall coordinate with and connect to the drainage systems or drainage ways on surrounding properties or roads. All developments shall be constructed and maintained so that adjacent properties are not unreasonably burdened with surface waters as a result of such developments. WQ #6:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will ensure that the density and intensity of land developmentadjacent to ground water supplies shall be in accordance with the density and intensity characteristics of the future land use designations contained in this land use plan. WQ #7:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall require that all impervious surfaces in new developments, except for roads, paths, and water-dependent structures, be located landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters in accordance with locally adopted best management practices. The locations of impervious surfaces in new developments shall be subject to the more or less stringent provisions of any applicable State law. WQ #8:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support State efforts to reduce nutrient loading in the surrounding surface waters, which includeconsideration of more stringent restrictions on nitrogen discharges and enhanced regulations controlling the disposal of animal wastes. WQ #9:Because of water quality concerns, only limited construction will be allowed within a landward buffer (provided in accordance with locally adopted best management practices) of the mean high water mark on subdivision lots which adjoin the Little River, Perquimans River, Yeopim River, the Albemarle Sound, or their impounded waters and tributaries. The landward buffer shall not contain any buildings or related structure, such as decks, paved patios, or utility sheds. The primary use of the area is the growth of natural vegetation such as a grassed lawn. The only structure permissible within the waterfront set-backarea is an elevated pier of wood construction constructed to provide access to the water. On-site septic systems and nitrification lines are also prohibited from the required setback area. The locations of buildings or related structures, such as decks, Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 15 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 paved patios, or utility sheds in new developments shall be subject to the more or less stringent provisions of any applicable State law. WQ #10:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall, in order to minimize sedimentation and erosion, shall require that all developments maintain a vegetated buffer along each side of a stream or natural drainageway. The vegetated buffer shall remain undisturbed except as may be necessary to accommodate roads, utilities and their easements, pedestrian paths and their easements and approved water-dependent uses such as marinas, docks, piers, boat ramps and bridges. In cases in which the buffer may not be practical or desirable, the Board of Adjustment may consider a special exception if it finds that an acceptable alternative means of handling stormwater can be achieved without maintaining a vegetated buffer. 6.Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) Goal(s)and Policies Goal(s):Ensure land use and development in Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) is in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws. Policies: AEC #1:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support State and Federal law regarding land use and development in Areas of Environmental Concern. AEC #2:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall willpermit, within AEC, those land uses which conform to the general use standards of the North Carolina Administrative Code (15 NCAC 7H) for development within the estuarine system. Generally, only those uses which are water-dependent will be permitted in coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust areas. Examples of permitted water-dependent uses include utility easements, docks, boat ramps, bulkheads, dredging, bridges and bridge approaches, revetments, culverts, groins, navigational aids, mooring pilings, navigational channels, simple access channels, and drainage ditches. AEC #3:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will restrict development in estuarine waters and public trust waters to those uses which will not cause significant degradation of the natural function nor condition of the estuarine waters and public trust areas. AEC #4:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will make comments as appropriate concerning the overall interests of residents on CAMA dredge and fill permits for projects which would be detrimental to rivers and wetlands. AEC #5:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will allow the construction of dry stack storage facilities for boats associated with or independent of marinas. AEC #6:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will ensure water dependent development activities such as marinas including upland marinas occur in compliance Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 16 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 with local, State and Federal regulations and to discourage non-water dependent uses especially floating home developments in public trust waters. AEC #7:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will restrict, through zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations, land uses in coastal wetlands to those that support wetlands conservation and which do not adversely affect theirdelicate balance. AEC #8:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support bulkhead installation that is conducted using appropriate construction and resource protection techniques. Where installation is required, development plans should consider every feasible alternative to minimize the damage to existing marshes. AEC #9:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall require industries to use the best available technology to avoid pollution of air or water during both construction and operation ofnew industrial facilities. 7. Local Areas of Concern (LAC) Goal(s) and Policies a.Commercial and Industrial Development Goal(s):Sustainable commercial and industrial development (including eco-tourism) in areas where such activities already occuror can be reasonably accommodated by public facilities and natural systems and to encourage local support and patronage of County businesses. Policies: LAC #1: Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will: encourage local support and patronage for local businesses; promote commercial cluster type development during the development review process; and, encourage efforts and programs of the Northeast North Carolina Economic Development Partnership to attract business and industry to the County and itstowns and to assist existing businesses and industry. LAC #2:Perquimans County, in conjunction with NCDOT, will study amendments to the highway corridor overlay district to provide for urban/rural transitional areas and to establish and map a uniformcorridor area (i.e. Distance from centerline rather than distance from right of way boundary). LAC #3:Perquimans County will identify and map the boundaries of the highway commercial zoning district along U.S. 17. LAC #4:Perquimans County, Hertford,and Winfall will support and pursue funding opportunities of tourism events and activities such as festivals, markets and recreational activities. The County and Towns should take advantage of the historical resources of the area to promote tourism year round. The County and Towns will also support local and regional interest groups in the promotion of tourism. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 17 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 LAC #5:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to work toward a diversified economy including industry, tourism, and improved technical educational opportunities. LAC #6:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will study and perhaps use a low interest loan pool or rehabilitation grant program to encourage downtown business owners to rehabilitate their establishments. b. Community Appearanceand Downtown Revitalization Goal(s):Remain aesthetically pleasing while maintaining rural atmosphere, open spaces, and natural areasand continuing efforts to revitalize commercial and residential areas in the towns. Policies: LAC #7:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to enforce and promote commercial and industrial building and development design guidelines and standards in the Commerce Centre (through zoning and restrictive covenants) and consider developing such guidelines and standards for use in other areas. LAC #8:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will use the County website and may develop a quarterly newsletter to disseminate information to residents and visitors concerning community appearance (litter, signage, design guidelines, etc.) related issues. c. Perquimans River, Little River, Yeopim River, and Albemarle Sound and Connecting Creek and Tributary Shorelines Goal(s):Preserve, protect, and enhance the Perquimans River, Little River, Yeopim River, and Albemarle Sound shorelines and attendant wetlands and shores and ensure future generations are able to enjoy its beauty and bounty and can continue to use it for passive and active recreation and leisure activities while the area benefits from eco- tourism opportunities. Policies: LAC #9:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will adopt and enforce ordinances and procedures to regulate land use, development, and redevelopment and support applicable State and Federal laws and regulations regarding building, land uses, and development in areas of environmental concern to help preserve, protect, and enhance the Perquimans River, Little River, Yeopim River, and Albemarle Sound. Perquimans County and its towns support continued management of these shorelines and their attendant wetlands and shores to protect and preserve the natural resources of the water and shorelines, relying primarily on the Division of Coastal Management’s permitting and enforcement program of the State’s Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), the Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 18 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Dredge and Fill Law, and the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972in designated areas of Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). Perquimans County and its towns will review, comment, advocate, or oppose any regulations or programs that may affect the regulation of river and sound waters and/or shorelines. In their respective zoning ordinances, Perquimans County and its towns will consider and may include specific guidance relative to: net developable area calculations should not include natural hazard areas or areas of environmental concern wherein development should not occur; that a variety of residential zoning districts should be considered with varying density and intensity standards and development requirements; that cluster development should be promoted in various residential zoning districts; that buffering of various land uses such as commercial and industrial uses should be included when proposed in or near residential areas or adjacent thereto; and, that any such approval must be consistent with LAC #30, page IX-22. LAC #10:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will evaluate (during the development review process) the potential impacts of existing and planned development on existing and planned evacuation infrastructure. LAC #11: Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will work to adopt and apply development policies to require additional setback areas and landscaping and vegetative buffers that balance protection of natural resources and fragile areas with residential and economic (commercial and industrial) development and minimize threats to life, property, and natural resources resulting from development located in or adjacent to hazard areas, such as those subject to erosion, high winds, storm surge, or flooding. LAC #12:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will use the County website and may develop a quarterly newsletter to disseminate information to residents and visitors concerning Perquimans River, Little River, Yeopim River, Albemarle Sound, and connecting creek and tributary shorelines use and related issues. LAC #13:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support conserving the natural and cultural resources for recreational enjoyment. LAC #14:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the development of a blue way, greenway and bike path network through the area. d. Development Design Standards Goal(s):Utilize development design standardsto achieve desired general physical appearance and form. Policies: LAC #15:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to enforce and promote commercial and industrial building and development design guidelines and standards in the Commerce Centre (through zoning and restrictive covenants) and Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 19 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 consider developing such guidelines and standards for use in other commercial areas as well as considering development design standards for residential development. LAC #16:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will require new facilities to be located on land having stable, well-drained soils adequately protected from flooding and easily accessible to public utilities and transportation routes. e. Federal Properties and Programs Goal(s):Use of Federal properties and programs consistent with growth patterns, character, and image. Policies: LAC #17:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will lobby for the opportunity to purchase all or part of Federal properties within its borders if such properties are proposed for sale and will work to ensure that any changes to land use on Federal properties is consistent with goals, objectives, and policies. LAC #18:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will monitor Federal programs affecting, or potentially affecting, Perquimans County, its towns, and/or the region on an on-going basis. f. Growth Management Goal(s):Promote environmentally friendly development that is sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and consistent with the County’s rural image and character. Policies: LAC #19:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will consider establishing mitigation criteria and concepts that may include but are not limited to cluster subdivision design, enacting local buffers, impervious surface limits, and effective innovative storm water management alternatives and will enforce, and amend as necessary, zoning ordinances including designation(s) of permitted and conditional use density and intensity criteria. New and/or enhanced erosion and sediment control standards will be developed. LAC #20:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall shall establish and/or maintain requirements that prevent the creation of conditions hazardous to aircraft operation and that prevent conflicts with land development which may result in loss of life and property. g.Intergovernmental Relations Goal(s):Government cooperation and interaction. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 20 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Policies: LAC #21:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will work together to improve intergovernmental relations and promote cooperative, multi-jurisdictional efforts to solve regional and area problems. LAC #22:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support State and Federal programs which lead to improvements of the quality of life of area residents and lessen the burdens of local government such as: highway construction and maintenance, channel maintenance, aviation enhancement, environmental protection, education, health and human services. h. Public Safety Goal(s):Safety of residents and visitors. Policies: LAC #23:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to support the efforts and programs of the County’s volunteer fire and rescue organizations and the North Carolina Highway Patrol (State Police), the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Department, Hertford Police Department, and Winfall Police Department. i. Redevelopment Goal(s):Redevelopment consistent with County and towns’ land use and development goals. Policies: LAC #24:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will review and analyze development and redevelopment proposals for consistency with the future land use maps included in this land use plan. LAC #25:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to support and pursue opportunities to provide affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, and community revitalization through the State and Federal funding sources LAC #26:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will encourage, where practicable and funding is available, the preservation of historically significant structures and sites. j. Residential Development Goal(s):Ensure future developmentis in character with existing development, is sustainable, is aesthetically pleasing, and is consistent with the County’s rural character. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 21 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Policies: LAC #27:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will work to: promote the development of traditional, platted subdivisions served by interior roads and adequate infrastructure (as opposed to State road frontage lot development); and, ensure future development is in character with existing development with regard to size, lot coverage, architectural design, and construction materials and methods. LAC #28:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to encourage a variety of choice in existing neighborhoods through a balance of preservation, rehabilitation, and new development. LAC #29:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to support market- driven trends in redevelopment and reuse, particularly in the retirement/assisted living care facility segment of the housing market. k. Septic Tank Use Goal(s):Performance of septic tank systems is monitoredby Albemarle Regional Health Systems; that existing systems are properly maintained; and, that proposed systems are installed according to approved plans under supervision of appropriate agencies. Policies: LAC #30:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the use of individual, on- site sewage disposal systems as the primary method of wastewater treatment in the unincorporated parts of Perquimans County. The County and its towns will request Albemarle Regional Health Systems review of alternative systems when proposed. Non- traditional methods of wastewater treatment should be used only when natural soil conditions dictate their use and not solely to accommodate larger structures or a greater dwelling density. Package treatment plants should be considered only when natural conditions prohibit the use of septic systems, as remedial efforts to correct existing failing septic improvements, or if required by ordinance and should be constructed to serve a specific development without excess capacity for off-site wastewater treatment connections. Maintenance of privately owned package treatment plants should be supervised by the appropriate State and localagencies. In Perquimans County, the organizational and legal structure of a property owners association should be formally established to ensure operational soundness. LAC #31:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will rely on Albemarle Regional Health Systems to ensure the performance of existing septic tank systems is monitored; that existing systems are properly maintained; and, that proposed systems are installed according to approved plans. The localities will also rely on Albemarle Regional Health Systems to review proposed designs for specialized waste water systems serving development in areas with very poor soils that will not accommodate a traditional septic tank systemand for monitoring, as appropriate,the operation of such systems. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 22 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 l. Solid Waste Management Goal(s):Efficient, economical collection anddisposal of solid waste. Policies: LAC #32:Perquimans County. Hertford, and Winfall willwork through the Albemarle Regional Solid Waste Authority to ensure the efficient and cost effective collection and disposal of solid waste, continued participation in a regional solid waste authority, and continued operation of voluntary recycling efforts. The County will coordinate additional programs for hazardous materials disposal and large item pick-upsthrough the Albemarle Regional Solid Waste Authority. m. Storm Water Management Goal(s):Comprehensive storm water management. Policies: LAC #33:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will seek assistance in developing a storm water management plan and implementing (infrastructure) system improvements. LAC #34:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will seek technical assistance from North Carolina Department of Transportation or appropriate State, regional,or local agenciesconcerning storm water drainage problem areas. LAC #35:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the State efforts to develop watershed management districts and the implementation of programs including clearing and snagging (debris)projects to help with storm water management problems and protect water quality. n. Transportation Goal(s):Safe, efficient transportation system given State and local financial resources, topography, geography, and natural systems and surrounding land uses and development. Policies: LAC #36:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will continue to require new subdivisions, including private gated communities, to be served by roads constructed to State standards. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 23 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 LAC #37:Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the completion or implementation of transportation improvementprojects contained in the NC Department of Transportation State Transportation Improvement Programs (STIP) including: conversion of at-grade intersections along U.S. 17 at SR 1336 (Harvey Point Road) and SR 1338 (Wayne Fork Road) (STIP project #R-4459); and along U.S. 17 at SR1300 (New Hope Road) (STIP project #4458); U.S. 17 Business/NC 37, east of Perquimans River bridge(the historic Hertford“S” Bridge”)to NC 37, constructing a new roadway (0.4 miles) on pilings and replace the bridge (referred to by NCDOT as bridge no. 8) (STIP project #R-4467); rehabilitate the deck on bridge no. 14 (U.S. 17) over the Perquimans River (STIP project #B-5019); replacing bridgesonSR 1110(Bear Swamp Canal, bridge no. 62, STIP project #B-4226), SR 1222(bridge no. 69, STIP project #B-4227), and SR 1304(Button Creek, bridge no. 59, STIP project #B-4228); and, operationand/or maintenance assistance for public transportation initiatives meeting work first and employment transportation needs (STIP project #TJ-4971), transportation services to the elderly and disabled (STIP project #TL-4971), and community transportation systems to serve the rural general public (STIP project #TR-4971). D. Statement of Local Support Regarding Areas of Environmental Concern Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support State and Federal law regarding land use and development in Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). Specific policy statements have been developed that support the general use standards of the V North CarolinaAdministrative Code V(15 NCAC 7H) for development within the estuarine system. No policy statements have been developed which exceed the requirements of state and federal law regarding land use and development within AEC. E. Analysis of the Impact of Policies on State Management Topics State CAMA planning guidelines require an analysis to “demonstrate how the land use and development goals, policies and future land use map…will guide development in a manner that is consistent with the specific management goal(s), planning objectives(s), and land use plan requirements of each Management Topic” \[.0702 (d)(2)(A)\]. CAMA guidelines require that the land use plan contain “a description of the type and extent of analysis completed to determine the impact of CAMA Land Use Plan policies on the Management Topics. Both positive and negative impacts of policies on the Management Topics must be described. Policies that have any negative impacts on Management Topics must include a description of the policies, methods, programs and processes (either currently in place or included in the plan) to mitigate any negative impacts…”\[.0702(d)(2)(B)\]. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 24 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Moreover, the policies contained in this document promote joint coordination and cooperation between the County and its towns,including policies: to develop coordinated development design standards; to continue to promote and improve the Commerce Centre; to continue to study and discuss approaches such a regionalization of systems to coordinate the provision of water and sewer utilities and establish service area boundaries; and, to develop a joint storm water drainage plan. APPENDIX 6provides an analysis of the impact of the policies identified by the localitieson the state management topics. The goals, planning objectives, and land use plan requirements for each State Management Topic have been summarized into benchmarks. References to policies are listed in the left column and each policy is compared to the State Management Topic benchmarks and whether it is beneficial, neutral, or detrimental to attainment of the policy benchmark labeled. Detrimental means a policy is potentially detrimental and mitigating actions may be required to reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts. All actions which may adversely affect areas of environmental concern, areas least suitable for development(see Exhibit VII-C), or implementation of this plan are considered detrimental. 1. Public Water Access Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support the provision of access to public trust waters to all segments of the community as practicable. Local policies and current practices support coordinating public trust water access within proposed developments as practicable. Local policies encourage the development of a shoreline access plan to evaluate needs, opportunities, and implementation strategies in the localities. Local policies encourage the provision of public water access and the continued assessment of water access needs and opportunities for improving public water access. T 2. Land Use Compatibility Overall, existing building intensities and densities are consistent with infrastructure availability and land suitability. Generally, the most intense development is located in areas with adequate water and sewer facilities and other support infrastructure and outside of sensitive natural environments. The local policies provide for a balance of growth and the preservation of fragile environments. Development with acceptable impacts on natural resources and which is in harmony with the existing character of the area being developed is encouraged. Local policies concerning Areas of Environmental Concern support State and Federal law regarding development withinAECs. Development is encouraged in those portions of the planning jurisdictions that possess the support infrastructure necessary to sustain that growth. Local policies discourage the conversion of active, productive farm and forest Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 25 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 land to urban uses. Local policies support the implementation of water and wastewater systems improvements. 3. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall support managing and directing development in balance with the availability of municipal services. The most intensive land uses and highest residential densities are guided to those portions of the planning jurisdictions that possess the support infrastructure necessary to sustain that level of development. Local policies support the implementation of water and wastewater systems improvements which will vastly improve each jurisdiction’s ability to provide effective and reliable water and wastewater systems. The local policies ensure that public infrastructure is located and managed in harmony with fragile environments and natural resource areas. 4. Natural Hazard Areas Local policies encourage the conservation of natural resources and fragile environments that provide protection from natural hazards. Localpolicies encourage the development of compatible location, density, and intensitycriteria for new development, existing development, and redevelopment within flood hazard and storm surge areas. Flood damage prevention policies encourage compatible development and redevelopment within flood hazard areas. Local policies ensure that evacuation plans and needs are addressed as new land development proposals are reviewed for approval. 5. Water Quality Local policies support the maintenance, protection, and enhancement of water quality. Local policies support land development that has minimal adverse impacts on water quality. Best management practices are encouraged to minimize stormwater impacts. Local policies support the implementation of water and wastewater systems improvements which will vastly improve each jurisdiction’s ability to provide effective and reliable water and wastewater systems. Local policies also support the development of a joint stormwater management plan. F.Future Land Use 1. Land Classification Scheme The land classification scheme utilized by the Countyand its towns waschosen based on its appropriateness for the goals, objectives, and policies listed above, the County’s(and towns’)vision,the purposesfor which the land use plan update is used,and the localities’ capacity to implement the plan.The main purpose of the future land use maps for each locality is to depict the County’s and the towns’ policies for growth and land development, and the projected patterns of future land use. The future land use maps Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 26 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 were prepared with consideration given to land development goals and policies, natural constraints and limitations, land suitability, the ability to provide for necessary infrastructure, and observable market forces and trends. The future land use classification approach used is cognizant ofexisting and projected zoning in each locality. A future land use compatibility matrix for the County and for each of the Towns of Hertford and Winfall is found at the end of the discussion of each county/town future land use sections in this chapter. The matrices summarize the relationship between the proposed future land use map classifications and the current zoning classifications in the Perquimans County planning jurisdiction, the Hertford planning jurisdiction, and the Winfall planning jurisdiction respectively. The land classification approach used does not pre-empt or change current zoning, nor does it imply that future applications for rezoning will be approved or denied. Land classifications and the future land use maps are guides for decision makers, and as such, should be considered with respect to land use decisions, and amended and revised as future circumstances may dictate. Generally, growth and development is expected to occur in the areas classified for residential uses, public/semi-public/religious/institutional uses, commercial uses, and industrial uses. Areas classified as residential agricultural should not be expected to accommodate significant growth and development. However, this is not to say that no growth or development will occur in these areas, but rather that development proposals within these areas should be carefully scrutinized as discussed later in this chapter. 2.Perquimans County Future Land Use The future land use analysis (and map)for the County’s planning jurisdiction encompasses all of Perquimans County outside of the corporate limits of Hertford and Winfall, and Hertford’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The land use classifications include the following categories: residential(which generally encompasses Perquimans County zoning designations: RA43 residential and agricultural; RA25 residential and agricultural; RA15 residential andagricultural; and PUD); residential agricultural (which generally includes Perquimans County zoning designation: RA rural agriculturaland HA historic agriculture); mobile/manufactured home parks; manufacturing(which generally encompasses Perquimans County zoning designations:IL light industrial and IH heavy industrial); commercial (which generally encompasses Perquimans Countyzoning designations: CR rural commercial; CN neighborhood commercial; and CH highway commercial); public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional; conservation easement(s); and rights of way and easements. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 27 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 a.Residential The residential classification is expected to encompass about seven (7)percent of the County. This classification is compatible with the County’s RA-43, RA-25, RA-15, and PUDzoning districts. Numerous subdivision developments are found throughout the southern portion of Perquimans County--generally “on the peninsulas.”A number of residential neighborhoods have consumed waterfront access properties to create resort style communities for mostly higher end housing. As the result of the development of these resort communities, the County’s median household income increased 171% between 1980 and 2000. This classification includes land used for low-and medium-density residential purposes, with lot sizes ranging from one acre to 25,000square feet, depending on the availability and use of public water and or sewer utilities. Lot widths range from 80’ to 125’. Lot depths range from 120’ to 150’. Building heights are limited to 35’. A density of one dwelling unit per lot is allowed.Some duplexes are found in this classification. The County anticipates some additional duplex type units will be added.The maximum density range is 1 to 4 dwelling units per acre. The County’s goals and policies support the use of land in medium/high density classified areas for single family, mixed-use, and planned unit development where adequate public utilities and roads are available or can be upgraded to support higher residential densities. V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: RA-43, RA-25, RA-15, PUD V Appropriate Uses V: Variety of low density single-family and agricultural uses. Scattered manufactured home parks in the RA-25 district. V Inappropriate Uses V: Commercial and industrial development. V Allowable Density V: 1 to 4 dwelling units per acre V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V:15,000 square feet V MaximumLot Coverage V: 20% to 50% V Infrastructure V: County-wide water system and waste disposal by septic or package treatment plants V Infill V: No areas targeted for infill development. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 28 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 b. Residential agricultural The majority of landwithin the unincorporated area of Perquimans County is composed primarily of larger parcels designated for agricultural activities with scattered single- family site built residential developmentand mobile/manufactured homes. The residential agriculturalareas are projected to encompass about 88percent of the County’s land area. The residential agricultural classificationincludes some isolated commercial development that is typically associated with rural areas. At the time of this writing, the County is considering rezoning of a number of isolated commercial areas which are found within the area classified herein as residential agricultural. The residential agricultural classification is intended to delineate lands where the predominant land use is scattered, low density (less than one dwelling unit per acre) residences dispersed among farm land and open spaces. Support public and institutional land uses are also located within this land use classification. The overall residential density withinthis classification is generally less than 1 dwelling unit per acre. Long-term, those portions of the residential agricultural-classified areas that have residential units are projected to have average densities of approximately 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres. Such areas include lands immediately adjacent to major road corridors and at crossroad communities. The predominantly agricultural areas, i.e., those lands not immediately adjacent to major road corridors and at crossroad communities, within this classification are projected to have residential densities that average in excess of 1 dwelling unit per 20 or more acres. The residential agricultural classification is compatible with the RA-Rural Agriculture and HA-Historic Agriculturezoning districts.Thesezoning districts areprimarily intended to accommodate low density residential uses as well as associated public and institutional uses, low intensity commercial uses, and agricultural-related uses characterized as rural in nature. This district reflects the diverse nature of land uses within predominantly rural areas and, therefore, permits a wide array of land uses. However, those intensive land uses, which could have an adverse impact on the rural nature, are not permitted or are allowed only on a special use permit basis following a formal review and approval process. Generally,the district’s purposes are to encourage the continued use of land for agricultural, forestry, and open space purposes, limit commercial and light industrial uses, and discourage any use, which by its character would create premature or extraordinary public infrastructure and service demands. The designation and determination of prime agricultural lands must be made on a site- specific basis and requires the involvement of agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture’s Resource Conservation Services. An analysis of specific sites is necessary when development is proposed to determine and help protect prime agricultural lands and should be factored into any future land use decisions that may impact prime agricultural lands.However,it is estimated that approximately 50 percent Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 29 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 of the entire Perquimans County land area may containsoils identified as prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, and farmland of unique importance. Large concentrations of such soils are located in the northern, northwestern, and central portions of the County, as well as on both peninsulas. An additional 25 percent of the County land area could be classified as having prime farmland soils if those soils are drained. The soil characteristics that are favorable for agricultural use are also conducive for other types of land use, including urban development. Residential structures in agricultural areas are generally isolated homes on approximately 1-acre tracts or farmsteads along rural roads in agricultural areas which use or occupy about 1 acre of a “parent” tract and have not been deeded separately from the “parent” tract. Lot widths may be 125’ and lot depths may be 150’. Building heights are limited to 35’. A density of one dwelling unit per lot is the norm, although a second temporary for family hardship circumstances is allowed, and additional dwellings may be added for every ten (10) acres of land.Lot coverageis not restricted.The density is one dwelling unit per acre or less. The County’s goals and policies support the continued use of land in residential agricultural classified areas for scattered, very low density residential development and agriculturaland forestry purposes. The County’s policies state that the preservation of farm land and rural areas is encouraged by cluster development. In the long term, as the County’s population increases and the demand for housing rises, the character of some residential agricultural areas will likely change. In the short-term, waterfront properties where public water is available are considered prime areas for low density residential development within this classification. V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: RA and HA V Appropriate Uses V: Agricultural and scattered residential, as well as associated public and institutional uses, low intensity commercial uses, and agricultural- related uses characterized as rural in nature V Inappropriate Uses V: All non-agriculturaland scattered residential uses, except for supporting public/institutional, low-intensity commercial, and agricultural-related, rural uses V Allowable Density V:Not to exceed 1 dwelling unit per 5acres V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V: 43,000square feet V Maximum Lot Coverage V: Approximately 10% V Infrastructure V: County-wide water system and waste disposal system by septic or package treatment plants. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 30 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V Infill V: No areas targeted for infill c.Mobile/manufactured home parks Areas with concentrations of mobile/manufactured homes includethe Lazy Days Mobile Home Park, Longview Estate Mobile Home Park, and Burnt Mill Mobile Home Park. It is anticipated that about 0.06percent of the County’s land area will be encompassed by this classification. Any additional units that may be added to the inventory during the planning periodwill most likely be placed on sites already developed for such uses. V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: RA-25 V Appropriate Uses V: Manufactured home parks V Inappropriate Uses V: All uses except manufactured home parks V Allowable Density V:12 units per acre V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V: N/A V Maximum Lot Coverage V: 75% V Infrastructure V: County-wide water system and waste disposal by septic or package treatment plants. V Infill V: No areas targeted for infill d. Manufacturing Only about three (3) acres or less than 0.01percent of the County’s land area will be encompassed by this classification. This type development would most likely occur on sitesalready developed for suchuses, with little or no conversion of land currently used for other purposes. The County’s goals and policies support the use of land in manufacturingclassified areas for light industry where adequate public utilities and roads are available or can be upgraded to support higher residential densities. V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: IL and IH V Appropriate Uses V: Manufacturing warehousing uses which will not consume water beyond the capabilities of the County’s water systemor uses which will not generate health hazards. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 31 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V Inappropriate Uses V: All non-manufacturing uses V Allowable Density V:1 or fewer units per acre V Maximum Height V: 56 feet V Minimum Lot Size V: 43,560 square feet V Maximum Lot Coverage V: 80% V Infrastructure V:County-wide water system and waste disposal by septic or package treatment plants V Infill V: No areas targeted for infill e. Commercial Concentrations of commercial development are located on the fringes of the towns, at some crossroads in rural areas, at the Commerce Centre, and along U.S. 17 Bypass. During the planning period, additional commercial (and/or light industrial) buildings are projected.This type development would most likely occur on sites already developed for commercial uses such as near the towns, at crossroads, and along U.S. 17and near the Commerce Centre. About 0.09percent of the County area is encompassed by this classification which includes land used for rural commercial, highway commercial, and neighborhood commercial purposes, with lot sizes ranging from 10,000 square feet (highway commercial) to 12,000 square feet (rural commercial and neighborhood commercial). Lot widths range from 75’ (highway commercial) to 100’ (rural commercial and neighborhood commercial). Lot depths are 100’. Building heights are limited to 35’. The County’s goals and policies support the use of land in the commercial classified areas for a variety of retail and commercial services uses where adequate public utilities and roads are available. V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: CR, CN, and CH V Appropriate Uses V:Rural commercial, highway commercial, neighborhood commercial uses, as well as light industrial as allowed by the Perquimans County zoning ordinance V Inappropriate Uses V: All non-commercial uses, except for light industrial uses as allowed by the zoning ordinance V Allowable Density V: 1 to 4 units per acre Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 32 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V: 10,000 square feet V Maximum Lot Coverage V: 80% V Infrastructure V: County-wide water systemand waste disposal by septic or package treatment plants V Infill V: No areas targeted for infill development f. Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional About 2.6 percent of the County’s land area is encompassed by this classification which includes buildings and/or site associated with public, semi-public, religious, and institutional activities. The Harvey Point Defense Facility, a secure government operations facility, encompasses 3,020 acres and accounts for nearly 77% of the total area allocated to this classification in Perquimans County. By the year 2030, it is projected that additional public facilitiesassociated with the utility systemor public services(i.e. pump stations, well sites, emergency services, or the like) will be added, with little or no conversion of land from other uses. g.Conservationeasements This classification includes tracts and parcels held as legally designated conservation easements and will encompass about 0.25 percent of the County’s land area. h. Rights of way and easements The classification includes land used for predominantly publicly-controlled transportation and utility systems’ right of ways and easementsand will encompass about 1.7percent of the County’s land area. i.Additional Areas ofInterest (1) Historic agriculture area The historic agriculture district is a zoning overlay district shown on the future land use map for illustrative purposes. The underlying land use classification is residential agricultural and the underlying zoning is RA-Rural Agriculture. Historic agriculture districts have been established in two areas of Perquimans County wherein additional development restrictions are imposed for building development. These are shown and noted so that future land use decisions within or near the areas can take into account their special nature. At the time of this writing, the County is examining what is, and should Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 33 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 be, allowed in these areas. The County may study amendments to the subdivision ordinance with respect to minorsubdivision development in historic agricultural areas. (2) Highway corridor overlay district and communications tower overlay district These overlay districtsestablish additional development requirement along U.S. 17, within a distance of 500 feet from the NCDOT right-of-way.The underlying zoning is commercial.The highway corridor overlay district and communications tower overlay district are shown on the future land use map for illustrative purposes. (3) Designated conservation/open space areas The precise location of protected/regulated areas that have a conservation or open space connotation such as coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shoreline, public trust areas, and Section 404 wetlands must generally be determined by field investigation on a case by case basis. These areas, scattered throughout the County and generally found along creeks and rivers, are not individually identified on the future land use map. At the time the future land use map prepared (November, 2010), there were no additional conservation/open space areas designated by Perquimans County. If and when the County develops and adopts a Greenways/Blueways/Conservation Area and Open Space Plan, it will amend its land use plan and future land use map to encompassthese areas. (4) Permitted (active) animal feed lots At the time of this writing, there are four permitted (active) animal feed lots in Perquimans County. These are within the residential agricultural classification and are found in the northwest partof the County. In addition to showing the projected future land use for the unincorporated portions of Perquimans County, EXHIBIT IX-Bwhich follows shows the shows the 14-digit hydrologic units encompassing Perquimans County. (5) Approved (developing)planned unit development (PUD) or conditional use development (CUD) areas These are areas wherein specific development requirements—negotiated and agreed to by the County and the developer—have been (or will be) imposed as a condition(s) to development of the affected tracts and parcels within the respective PUD or CUD. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 34 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Future Land Use Compatibility Matrix Consistency Review of Future Land Use Map Designations and Existing Zoning Districts for Unincorporated Perquimans County Zoning DistrictsRAHARA-43RA-25RA-15CRCNCHILIH(CD)(PUD) Min. Lot Size (SF)43,00043,00043,00025,00015,00012,00012,00010,00043,56043,560Note 1 Max Bldg. Height (ft.)35353535353535353556 Designations/Average Density (du per acre) Residential /2xxgggxxxxxxg Residential Agricultural/1ggccxxxxxxxc Mobile/Manufactured Home xxxgxxxxxxxx Parks/12 Manufacturing/N/Axxxxxxxxggxx Commercial/N/Axxxxxgggxxxc Public/Semi-cccccgggccxc Public/Religious/O&I/N/A g = generally consistent c = conditionally consistent x = inconsistent Note 1:PUDs may contain any combination of uses, permitted and conditional, listed in the Zoning Ordinance Table of Uses. All will be incorporated into the conditional use permit which is required for a PUD. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 35 Community Planning Collaborative EXHIBIT IX-B PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ´ PROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE 6,0003,00006,00012,00018,000 UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF Feet ^_ PERQUIMANS COUNTY ^_ PROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE LEGEND RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS MANUFACTURING COMMERCIAL PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC/RELIGIOUS/OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL HERTFORD ETJ WINFALL L RIGHTS OF WAY & EASEMENTS HISTORIC AGRICULTURE AREA HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER OVERLAY DISTRICT ^_ PERMITTED (ACTIVE) ANIMAL FEED LOTS APPROVED (DEVELOPING) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OR CONDITIONAL USE DEVELOPMENT (CUD) AREAS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ^_ ttle ^_ NOTE: The precise locations of State or Federally designated protected/regulated areas such as coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shoreline, public trust areas, and Section 404 wetlands must generally be determined by field investigation on a case by case basis. These areas, scattered thoughout WINFALL the County and generally found along creeks and rivers, not individually identified on the future land use map. HERTFORD I O ^_ WEBB ST I HYDROLIC UNIT BOUNDARIES NOT TO SCALE The preparation of this map exhibit 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 Resources Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric IX-36 Administration. REVISED: NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 3. HertfordFuture Land Use The future land use map (EXHIBIT IX-C) for Hertford’s planning jurisdiction encompasses the Hertford corporate limits and the Town’s extraterritorial planning and zoning jurisdiction. The Town’s land use classifications include the following categories: residential(which generally encompasses Hertford zoning designations: R10 single family residential; R8 residential district; R6 residential district; and TR transitional residential district); residential agricultural (which generally encompasses Hertford zoning designation: RA residential agricultural); multi-family (which generally encompasses Hertford zoning designations: R8 residential district,and R6 residential district); mobile/manufactured home parks; manufacturing(which generally encompasses Hertford zoning designation: M1 manufacturing); commercial (which generally encompasses Hertford zoning designations: C1 commercial core area; C2 general/commercial; C3 neighborhood commercial; C4 light industrial commercial; and C5 riverfront commercial); public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional (which generally encompasses Hertford zoning designation: OI office, institutional); conservation easement(s); and rights of way and easements. Generally, growth and land development is anticipated to occur primarily in the commercial category, in areas south of the Commerce Centre, along U.S. 17, and along the north side of Grubb Street and west of W. Railroad Avenue extended. a.Residential The majority of development within Hertford consists of single family residential located along existing streets and roads and other areas of concentrated development. Over 45% of the homes in Hertford were constructed before 1959.It is anticipated that in-fill type residential development will likely be the norm during the planning period. Existing, platted lots and limited conversion of land should meet anticipated demand. This classification is estimated to encompass about 13percent of the Town’s total area and includes land used for low-and moderate-density residential with lot sizes ranging from 8,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet.Lot widths range from 75’ to 100’. Building heights are limited to 35’.More than one unit per lot may be allowed in certain circumstances, with additional requirements imposed as appropriate. The maximum lot coverage is 40%.The maximum density per acre is 2 to 5 dwelling units. The maximum density for multi-family development is 12 to 18 dwelling units per acre, depending on the applicable zoning district. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 37 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: RA, R-10 V Appropriate Uses V: Single-family and mixed multi-family residential V Inappropriate Uses V: All non-residential uses V Allowable Density V: 2 to 5dwelling units per acre(single-family); 12-18 dwelling units per acre (multi-family) V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V: 6,000 square feet V Maximum Lot Coverage V: 40% V Infrastructure V: Water and sewer service provided by the Town V Infill V: All undeveloped land considered for infill development b. Residential agricultural Over 55 percent of the Town is projected to be in this classification. During the planning period, there will likely be some development in residential agricultural areas. However, natural features and market forces, among other factors, will help to keep significant residential agricultural areas undeveloped. The residential agricultural classification is intended to delineate lands where the predominant land use is scattered, low density (less than one dwelling unit per acre) residences dispersed among farm land and open spaces. Institutional uses such as churches and schools, public facilities such as parks and utilities, and mining operations (as conditional uses) are also located within this land use classification. Theoverall residential density within this classification is generally less than 1 dwelling unit per acre. Long-term, those portions of the residential agricultural-classified areas that have residential units are projected to have average densities of approximately 2dwelling units per 5 acres. Such areas include lands immediately adjacent to major road corridors and at crossroad communities. The predominantly agricultural uses, i.e., those lands not immediately adjacent to road corridors, within this classification are projected to have residential densities lower than 2dwelling units per acre. V Corresponding Zoning District V: RA V Appropriate Uses V: Single-familyresidential, supporting public facilities, institutional uses,and limited mining operations Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 38 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V Inappropriate Uses V:Intensive commercial and industrial uses V Allowable Density V: 2 dwelling units per acre V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V:20,000 square feet V Maximum Lot Coverage V:Approximately 20% V Infrastructure V: Water and sewer service provided by the Town c.Multi-familyresidential This classification is anticipated to encompass about 0.59percent of the Town’s land area and includes land used for moderate-density residential with lot sizes of 6,000 square feet. This type development would most likely occur on sites already developed for multi-family uses. Lot widths are 50’. Building heights are limited to 35’. More than one unit per lot may be allowed in certain circumstances, with additional requirements imposed as appropriate. The maximum lot coverage is 40%. V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: R-8, R-6, TR V Appropriate Uses V: Moderate density single-family and multi-family uses V Inappropriate Uses V: All non-residential uses V Allowable Density V: 7 to 18 dwelling unitsper acre V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V: 6,000 square feet V Maximum Lot Coverage V: 40% V Infrastructure V: Water and sewer service provided by the Town V Infill V: All undeveloped land considered for infill development d.Mobile/manufactured home parks Areas with concentrations of mobile/manufactured homes are on Don Juan Road(SR 1109) (MeadsMHP) and Wynne Fork Road (SR1338)(Lightfoot MHP, Pine Ridge MHP,and Dogwood MHP).This classification is estimated to encompass about 1.2 percent of the Town’s land area. It is projected that any additional units that may be added during the planning periodwill be placed at sites already similarly developed. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 39 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: R-6 V Appropriate Uses V: Mobile/manufactured home parks V Inappropriate Uses V: All except mobile/manufactured home parks V Allowable Density V: 18 dwelling units per acre V Maximum Height V: 35 feet V Minimum Lot Size V: 6,000 square feet V Maximum Lot Coverage V: 60% V Infrastructure V: Water and sewer service provided by the Town V Infill V: All undeveloped land considered for infill development e. Manufacturing This classification, anticipated to encompass about 0.22percent of the Town’s land area, includes land used for manufacturing purposes with lot sizes and building heights approved by the Town. This type development would most likely occur on sites already developed for industrial uses. Lot widths are 100’. The Town approves maximum lot coverage with an overall objective of 40%. V Corresponding Zoning Districts V: M1 and C-4 V Appropriate Uses V: Manufacturing and warehousing uses which do not create excessive noise, odor, smoke, dust, or other objectionable characteristic, and some limited C-4 commercial V Inappropriate Uses V: All non-manufacturing and warehousing uses V Allowable Density V: As approved by Town V Maximum Height V: As approved by Town V Minimum Lot Size V: As approved by Town V Maximum Lot Coverage V: As approved by Town(overall objective of 40%) V Infrastructure V: Water and sewer service provided by the Town V Infill V: All land considered for infill development Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 40 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 f.Commercial Concentrations of commercial development are located in the downtown area and along U.S. 17 Bypass, Church Street, and Harvey Point Road (SR 1336). The Commerce Centre,owned by Perquimans County, but located in the Hertford extraterritorial jurisdiction, encompasses 400 acres. As of 2000, there were approximately 50 commercial buildings in Hertford (or itsETJ). There are 4 child care centers within Perquimans County that are registered through the North Carolina Division of Child Development (39UV http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/home.asp V39U). Three of the four are in Hertford: Beacon Academy; Mama Nae’s Child Care Center; and Stepping Stones of the Albemarle, Inc. About 15percent of the Town’s area will be encompassed by this classification. However, the Commerce Centre, owned by Perquimans County, but located in the Town of Hertford, encompasses 400 acres or about 57 percent of the total shown in this classification within Hertford’s planning area.During the planning period, additional commercial development is projected. This development would most likely occur on sites already developed for commercial usessuch as downtown, along U.S. 17, an area north of Grubb Street to the Perquimans River, and in and around the Commerce Centre. Additional acreage, primarily along U.S. 17, in an area north of Grubb Street,and in and around the CommerceCentre, is likely to be used for commercial purposes. This classification includes land used for commercial purposes with lot sizes ranging from 6,000 square feet (TR zoned areas) to 20,000 square feet. Lot widths range from 80’ to 100’. Building heights are limited to 35’except in commercial riverfront areas where the height may be 60’ and may be increased to a maximum of 80’ if yard areas are increased appropriately. The maximum lot coverage is 30%. Corresponding Zoning Districts: TR, O/I, C1, C2, C3, C-4, and C-5 Appropriate Uses: Retail, commercial, and some limited residential transition. Inappropriate Uses: Except for transitional residential areas, all non-commercial uses. Allowable Density: 2 to 5units per acre Maximum Height: 35 feet, except for 60 feet in C-5 commercial riverfront areas. Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet, except for 6,000 square feet in TR zoned areas. Infrastructure: Water and sewer service provided by the Town Infill: All undeveloped land considered for infill development Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 41 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 g.Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional This classification includes land used for typical public, semi-public, religious, or institutional purposes. Some of these buildings and facilities in Hertford include: Municipal Building (114 W. Grubb Street); Missing Mill Park Hertford Fire Department (324 W. Grubb Street); Public Works Building (326 W. Grubb Street); Sewer Pump Stations (9) (Various Locations); Public Wells (2) (Various Locations); Water Treatment Plant (324 W. Grubb Street); Electric Substation (324 W. Grubb Street); and Perquimans County High School (305 S. Edenton Road). By the year 2030, it is projected that additional public buildings associated with the utility system (i.e. pump stations, well sites, or the like) may be addedinvolving a limited area.This classification will encompass nearly 10 percentof the Town’s land area. h. Conservation easement(s) This classification includes tracts and parcels held as legally designated conservation easements and will encompass about 0.22 percent of the Town’s land area. i.Rights of way and easements The classification includes land used for predominantly publicly-controlled transportation and utility systems’ right-of-ways and easements,and is anticipated to encompass about 4.86percent of the Town’s land area. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 42 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Future Land Use Compatibility Matrix Consistency Review of Future Land Use Map Designations and Existing Zoning Districts for the Town of Hertford Zoning DistrictsRAR10R8R6TRO/IC1C2C3M1C-4C-5 Min. Lot Size (SF)20,00010,0008,0006,0006,00020,000N/A10,00010,000N/A20,00020,000 Max Bldg. Height (ft.)353535353535353535356060 Max. Lot Coverage40%40%40%40%40%40%30%30%30%40%30%30% Designations/Average Density (du per acre) Residential /3ggggxxxxxxxx Residential Agricultural/2gxxxxxxxxxxx Multi-family Residential/12xxxxgxxxxxxx Mobile/Manufactured Home xxxgxxxxxxxx Parks/12 Manufacturing/N/Axxxxxxxxxggc Commercial/3xxxxgcgggxgg Public/Semi-cccccggggccg Public/Religious/O&I/N/A g = generally consistent c = conditionally consistent x = inconsistent Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 43 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-C PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE TOWN OF HERTFORD Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 44 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 4. Winfall Future Land Use The future land use map (EXHIBIT IX-D) for Winfall encompasses the Winfall corporate limits only, as the Town does not currently have extraterritorial planning and zoning jurisdiction. The Town’s land use classifications include the following categories: residential(which generally encompasses Winfall zoning designations: R2 general residential); residential agricultural (which generally encompasses the Winfall zoning designation: R1 low-density residential); mobile/manufactured home parks; commercial (which generally encompasses Winfall zoning designations: HC highway commercial and GB general business); public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional; and rights-of-way and easements. a.Residential The majority of residential development within Winfall consists of single-family residential located along existing streets and roads and other areas of concentrated development. This includes two small subdivisions called Rivercroft Subdivision (Croft Street and River Drive) and Windemere Shores Subdivision (Windemere Drive). Over 47%of the homes in Winfallwere constructed before 1959. It is anticipated that in-fill type residential development will occur during the planning period. Existing, platted lots and the limited conversion of land will likely meet anticipated demand. This classification will encompass about seven (7)percent of the Town’s land area and includes land used for low-density residential purposes with lot sizes of 8,000. Lot widths are 75’. Building heights are limited to 35’. The maximum lot coverage is 30%. The maximum density per acre is 5 dwelling units. Winfall Landing, a residential and potentially mixed-use development adjacent to the Winfall Town Hall site, has been discussed. In addition, a 13-acre tract along Winfall Boulevard (on the east side of Winfall Boulevard, between Main Street and Albemarle Street) could be developed for townhomes in the next 5 to 20 years, and a 1.5-acre tract on the south side of Wiggins Street couldbe the site of single-family homes. Corresponding Zoning Districts: R-1 Appropriate Uses: Single-family residential; and mixed use development Inappropriate Uses:Except for mixed use development, all non-single-family residential uses. Allowable Density: Five dwelling units per acre Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 45 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Maximum Height: 35 feet Minimum Lot Size: 8,000 square feet Maximum Lot Coverage:30% Infrastructure: Water and sewer service provided by the Town Infill: Allundevelopedland considered for infill development b. Residential agricultural Over 55 percent of the Town is projected to be in this classification. During the planning period, there will likely be some development in residential agricultural areas. However, natural features and market forces, among other factors, will help to keep significant residential agricultural areas undeveloped. The residential agricultural classification is intended to delineate lands where the predominant land use is scattered, low density (less than one dwelling unit per acre) residences dispersed among farm land and open spaces. Supportingpublic and institutional land uses are also located within this land use classification. The overall residential density within this classification is generally less than 1 dwelling unit per acre; however, the maximum density per acre may be 5 dwelling units. Long-term, those portions of the residential agricultural-classified areas thathave residential units are projected to have average densities of approximately 5dwelling units per acre. Such areas include lands immediately adjacent to major road corridors and at crossroadcommunities. The predominantly agricultural areas, i.e., those lands not immediately adjacent to road corridors, within this classification are projected to have residential densities lower than 5 dwelling units per acre. Corresponding Zoning Districts: R-2 Appropriate Uses: Single-family residential; and mixed use development Inappropriate Uses: Except for mixed use development, all non-single-family residential uses. Allowable Density: Five dwelling units per acre Maximum Height: 35 feet Minimum Lot Size: 8,000 square feet Maximum Lot Coverage:30% Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 46 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Infrastructure: Water and sewer service provided by the Town c. Mobile/manufactured home parks Areas with concentrations of mobile/manufactured homes are on Hollowell Drive (Hollowell MHP)and Major Street(near the Town Hall).It is projected that additional units could be added to the inventory during the planning periodand this classification will encompass about one (1)percent of the Town’s land area. Additional units, if added, would occur on sites already developed for such use. Corresponding Zoning District: Conditional in the R-2 district Appropriate Uses: Manufactured home parks Inappropriate Uses: All uses other than manufactured home parks Allowable Density: 18 dwelling units per acre Maximum Height: 35 feet MinimumLot Size: 8,000 square feet Maximum Lot Coverage: 75% Infrastructure: Water and sewer service provided by the Town Infill: All undeveloped land considered for infill development d. Manufacturing Limited industrial development is anticipated during the planning period. Just over 2 percent of the Town’s land area will be encompassed by this classification. This classification includes land used for commercial/manufacturing/quasi-manufacturing activities (such as fabrication, storage, warehousing, etc.) purposes with lot sizes of 20,000. Lot widths must be sufficient to provide of-street parking, loading, and maneuvering space and to incorporate visual buffer(s) between commercial/industrial uses and residential uses. Building heights are limited to 35’. The maximum lot coverage is 60%. Corresponding Zoning District: Conditional in Highway Commercial Appropriate Uses: Manufacturing and warehousing Inappropriate Uses: All non-manufacturing/warehousing uses Allowable Density: 2 units per acre Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 47 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Maximum Height: 35 feet Minimum Lot Size: 20,000 square feet Maximum Lot Coverage:60% Infrastructure: Water and sewer service provided by the Town Infill: All undeveloped land considered for infill development e.Commercial Concentrations of commercial development are located in the downtown area and along U.S. 17 Bypass, and Winfall Boulevard. Commercial/industrial development exists along Main Street (U.S. Post Office and Perquimans County Middle School); River Street; Winfall Boulevard (NC-37) Oil Company, small retail mall, Perquimans County Central School, a gas station/grocery store and the Town’s water plant wells (7) and water tower; Creek Drive (NC Business 17) Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation, vehicle repair facility, marina, and restaurant/gas station; Jessup Street (State Youth Detention Center); Wiggins Rd. NC-37, Cotton Gin Road (Cotton Gin); Ocean Highway \[US 17\] oil company and used car sales; and Wiggins Road \[NC-37\] \[Fire Department and Perquimans County Recreational Area\]. Some new commercial development could occur on sites already developed for commercial uses such as downtown, along U.S. 17, and along Winfall Boulevard. Additional areas, primarily along Miller Street, with some access on U.S. 17, will likely be converted commercial use during the planning period. However, the Town, through its zoning ordinance (and the projected land use designations shown on the projected future land use map contained in this land use plan,) envisions commercial development along U.S. 17. The commercial classification will encompass over 22 percent of the Town’s land area. The Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation site (38+) acres accounts for over 12 percent of the commercial area shown. The Town’s zoning mapand the projected future land use map below show a large commercial area +/-150 acres along U.S. 17 wherein the Town would likely encourage commercial development. This area accounts for nearly 50 percent of the projected commercial area shown. This classification includes land used for commercial, trade, and service area purposes with lot sizes of 20,000 square feet. Lot widths must be sufficient to provide off-street parking, loading, and maneuvering space and to incorporate visual buffer(s) between commercial/industrial uses and residential uses. Building heights are limited to 35’. The maximum lot coverage is 60%. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 48 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Corresponding Zoning Districts: GB and HC Appropriate Uses: Wholesale and retail commercial Inappropriate Uses: All non-commercial uses Allowable Density: 2 units per acre Maximum Height: 35 feet Minimum Lot Size: 20,000 square feet Maximum Lot Coverage:60% Infrastructure: Water and sewer service provided by the Town Infill: All undeveloped land considered forinfill development f.Public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional In Winfall, there are 11public buildings, including the Winfall Municipal Building and Town Park located on Parkview Lane. By the year 2030, it is projected that about seven (7)percent of the Town’s land area will be devoted to this classification. g.Rights-of-way and easements The classification includes land used for predominantly publicly-controlled transportation and utility systems’ right-of-ways and easements,and will encompass nearly eight (8) percent of the Town’s land area. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 49 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Future Land Use Compatibility Matrix Consistency Review of Future Land Use Map Designations and Existing Zoning Districts for the Town of Winfall Zoning DistrictsR-1R-2GBHC Min. Lot Size(SF)8,0008,00020,00020,000 Max Bldg. Height (ft.)35353535 Designations/Average Density (du per acre) Residential /5 SF; 18 MF Conditionalggxx Residential Agricultural/5 SF; 18 MF ggxx Conditional Mobile/Manufactured Home Parks/18xcxx Manufacturing/N/Axxxc Commercial/N/Axxgg Public/Semi-Public/Religious/O&I/N/Accgg g = generally consistent c = conditionally consistent x = inconsistent Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 50 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-D PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE TOWN OF WINFALL Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 51 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The purpose of the future land use mapsis to graphically depict the County’s and Town’s policies for growth and land development in the projected patterns of future land use. The future land use maps have been prepared with consideration given to land development objectives and policies, natural constraints and limitations, overall land suitability, and the ability to provide the infrastructure to support growth and development. The future land use maps were developed to help: guide the most intensive development to areas with supporting infrastructure; anticipate growth on the fringesof Hertford and Winfall; accommodate various residential densities; promote commercial developmentin the Commerce Centre, in the towns, and along U.S. 17; encourage downtown mixed use developmentand revitalization; discourage growth in areas with natural constraints and low land suitability ratings; and, conserve fragile environments. EXHIBITIX-E, EXHIBITIX-F, and EXHIBITIX-G, which follow, illustrate the distribution of existing land use acreages by future land use map classifications. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 52 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-E PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DISTRIBUTION OF ACREAGE BY EXISTING LAND USE ANDPROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP CLASSIFICATIONS PERQUIMANS COUNTY PLANNING JURISDICTION Existing Land Use Total % of Total Future Land Use Total % of ClassificationAcresAcresClassificationAcresTotal Acres Residential5,8473.94%Residential9.8636.64% Residential Agricultural135,42291.18%Residential Agricultural131,36788.45% Mobile/Manufactured Home 890.06% Mobile/Manufactured Home 890.06% ParksParks Manufacturing3*Manufacturing3* Commercial930.06% Commercial1320.09% Public/Semi-public/Religious/ 3,9172.64% Public/Semi-public/Religious/3,9172.64% Office & InstitutionalOffice &Institutional Conservation Easement(s)3650.25%Conservation Easement(s)3650.25% Rights of Way and Easements2,7891.88% Rights of Way and Easements2,7891.88% TOTALS148,525100%**TOTALS148,525100%** *Less than 0.1%. **Rounded NOTE: Increases in acreage for future developed uses result from the straight conversion of existing County and Town “Residential Agricultural”. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 53 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-F PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DISTRIBUTION OF ACREAGE BY EXISTING LAND USE ANDPROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP CLASSIFICATIONS TOWN OF HERTFORDPLANNING JURISDICTION Existing Land Use Total % of Total Future Land Use Total % of ClassificationAcresAcresClassificationAcresTotal Acres Residential 2385.19%Residential59913.06% Residential Agricultural3,09767.56%Residential Agricultural2,50055.54% Multi-family Residential330,.72% Multi-family Residential270.59% Mobile/Manufactured Home 410.89%Mobile/Manufactured Home 561.22% ParksParks Manufacturing00Manufacturing100.22% Commercial54211.82% Commercial70015.27% Public/Semi-public/Religious/4008.73%Public/Semi-public/Religious/45910.01% Office &InstitutionalOffice &Institutional Conservation Easement(s)100.22%Conservation Easement(s)100.22% Rights of Way and Easements2234.86%Rights of Way and Easements2234.86% TOTALS4,584100%*TOTALS4,584100% *Rounded. NOTE: Increases in acreage for future developed uses result from the straight conversion of existing County and Town “Residential Agricultural”. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 54 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-G PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DISTRIBUTION OF ACREAGE BY EXISTING LAND USE ANDPROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP CLASSIFICATIONS TOWN OF WINFALL Existing Land Use Total % of Total Future Land Use Total % of ClassificationAcresAcresClassificationAcresTotal Acres Residential 493.47%Residential 1037.29% Residential Agricultural1,02572.59% Residential Agricultural77354.75% Mobile/Manufactured Home 140.99%Mobile/Manufactured Home 140.99% ParksParks Commercial1158.14%Commercial31322.17% Public/Semi-public/Religious/997.01%Public/Semi-public/Religious/997.01% Office &InstitutionalOffice &Institutional Rights of Way and Easements1107.79%Rights of Way and Easements1107.79% TOTALS1,412100%*TOTALS1,412100% *Rounded. NOTE: Increases in acreage for future developed uses result from the straight conversionof existing County and Town “Residential Agricultural”. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 55 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 5. Consistency with Natural Systems and Land Suitability Analysis The composite environmental conditions map and the land suitability analysis map provided by DCM in 2010 were used to help to develop the future land use maps. During the land use planning process, the County and towns overlaid and compared their respective future land use maps (EXHIBIT IX-B, EXHIBIT IX-C, and EXHIBIT IX-D), the State supplied (2010) composite environmental conditions map (EXHIBIT IV-G), the Statesupplied (2010) land suitability analysis map (EXHIBIT VII-C), and the estimated acreage encompassed by the land suitability ratings for the unincorporated portions of Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall (EXHIBIT VII-D).From this process, a high level of consistency was apparent and noted between the maps.In addition, the future land use maps Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall generally reflect the land use districts found in each locality’s zoningordinance. Residential agriculturalareas shown on the towns’ future land use mapsessentially mirror the areas shown on the composite environmental conditions map as having development constraints (hazards and limitations) present that may be addressed by methods such as restrictions on types of land uses, special site planning, or the provision of public services or contain serious hazards for development or lands where the impacts of development would cause serious damage to the values of natural systems. Generally, these areas are found in areas shown as having low suitability or being least suitable for development according to the land suitability analysis. No material differences appear between the development patterns shown on the future land usemap and the development constraints shown on the natural systems composite map and the land suitability patterns shown on the land suitability map.There are no material differences between the spatial patterns of land classifications that depend on public water and sewer and the planned development or extension of water and sewer. Public water is available to areas developed or likely to develop. No public sewer is planned for or by Perquimans County. The sewage system owned by Hertford, if expanded could serve some very limited development in areas of Perquimans County which is projected to likely experience limited growth and transition.Very limited or no development is planned for any of the County’s natural hazard areas.Projected land use patterns, density, and intensity will not negatively impact the County’s evacuation infrastructure which is comprised of: US 17, NCSR 32, and NCSR 37. The land classifications and spatial patterns shown on the future land use map reflect the significant amount of shoreline in Perquimans County.State and Federal regulations will help ensure natural areas will remain in a natural state. There are no open shellfish waters in Perquimans County. Exhibits are used to display the amounts of land allocated to the various land use classifications.The land use patterns depicted on the future land use mapsare consistent with the analysis of natural systems and the analysis of land suitability. The future land use maps depict generalized patterns of projected land use. The intent of the maps is to illustrate a typical pattern of use for a general area and not necessarily the specific use of Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 56 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 an individual parcel. The future land use maps are not intended for site-specific land planning or for regulatory purposes. Portions of Hertford and Winfall contain some type of natural constraint, primarily floodplains. The majority of such areas are designated on the future land use maps as residential agricultural, while some are within commercial and residential areas. Areas with significant natural constraints and low suitability ratings within the Perquimans County jurisdiction are found throughout the County and along its waterways. Other undeveloped areasare scattered throughout and include wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shoreline, public trust areas, and ‘404’ wetlands. Due to the small size of such areas, they are not specifically identified on the future land use maps. Other areas with significant natural constraints and low suitability ratings are designated on the future land use map for low intensity land uses such as those anticipated to occur in the Residential Agriculturalclassifications. Portions of the projected use classifications shown on the future land use maps may include land which is designated as having moderate or serious natural limitations or land which is rated as having low suitability for development. The land use plan is a guidance document and specific site development constraints must be identified and dealt with, if and when development is contemplated.Thus, inclusion of such areas within a specific projected future use classification does not denote a recommendation for future development. Rather, it means that while such areas are located within a broader general use pattern,their ultimate use may be different from other properties because of their natural constraints and regulatory limitations. Some of the designated fragile areas may always remain in their current natural state or if permitted by regulatory authority, may be altered and any negative impacts overcome through approved mitigation measuressuch as enhanced storm water management or increased vegetative buffers.Some of the areas currently designated as having low suitability for development may lose that rating over time as, for example, public utilities are installed and roads are constructed. Consequently, the future use of such areas, if the low suitability conditions are eliminated, will be in accordance with the broader general use classification. Landdevelopment activity within most environmentally fragile areas is subject to local, State, and/or Federal restrictions. Local land use regulations such as zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, public water supply watershed ordinances, stormwater management ordinances, and flood damage prevention ordinance include specific standards for land development activities. Site-specific soil analyses are required by the Albemarle Regional Health Services Management Entity to evaluate the suitability of a particular parcel for septic system suitability. Encouraging good site planning principles and best management practices can assist with mitigating the impacts of land development of environmentally fragile areas. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 57 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Development within the designated Areas ofEnvironmental Concern is limited by CAMA regulations and development guidelines. Generally, the development standards for coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, and public trust areas permit only water-dependent uses such as navigation channels, dredging projects, docks, piers, bulkheads, boat ramps, groins, and bridges. Priority is, however, given to the conservation of these AEC. CAMA standards for estuarine shoreline development generally require the (i) the development not cause significant damage to estuarine resources; (ii) the development not interfere with public rights of access to or use of navigable waters or public resources; (iii) the development preserve and not weaken natural barriers to erosion; (iv) impervious surfacesnot exceed 30 percentof the lot area located within the AEC boundary; (v) the development comply with state soil erosion, sedimentation, and storm water management regulations; and (vi) the development comply with the CAMA Land Use Plans. Specific CAMA development standards for AEC can be found in 15 NCAC 7H.The US Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for regulating non-coastal or ‘404’ wetlands. Authorization must be obtained from the Corps prior to disturbing such wetlands. Areas with prime farmland soils may also be well suited to urban uses. The loss of prime farmland to other land uses is anticipated to continue particularly on the periphery of the towns where more intensive growth is more suited due to the existing infrastructure in the area. County policies and land use regulations can assist with guiding incompatible land development away from existing agricultural areas that are located within the County jurisdiction. Mechanisms such as the establishment of voluntary agricultural districts and creating additional historic agricultural districts can assist in protecting farms from non- farm development. Opportunities exist for the conservation of fragile areas and natural resource areas through both private and public means. Private land trusts and conservancies are tax- exempt organizations that acquire and preserve natural areas, open spaces, and historical properties. Such organizations offer mechanisms such as conservation easements to protect natural resources (natural habitats, places of scenic beauty, farms, forestlands, floodplains, watersheds, etc.) while also providing compensation and possible tax incentives to private property owners. Tax incentive programs, such as the North Carolina Conservation Tax Credit Program, provide opportunities for property owners donating land for conservation purposes to receive tax credits. State and local governments may also accept land donations for conservation purposes. Public land use regulations, such as conservation design subdivisions requirements, can be developed to assist with the conservation of environmentally sensitive areas and open space as land is being subdivided into building parcels. The timing of the provision of infrastructure improvements, particularly water and sewer services and roads, will also have a tremendous impact on the rate and location of growth and development. Development will occur where infrastructure is available or can readily be made available to sustain that development. Consequently, achieving the future land use maps land use projections will depend in large part upon if and when Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 58 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 infrastructure is provided. The provision of public infrastructure generally depends upon capability to provide the service and demand for the service. Economic climate will be a major factor in the capability to make infrastructure available as well as the level of service demand. 6.Future Land Use Allocations and Projected Land Needs EXHIBIT IX-B,EXHIBIT IX-C, and EXHIBIT IX-Dabove show projected future land use and development patterns in Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall. While it is acknowledged that some of the land area within each category shown cannot or will not be developed during the planning period, the exhibit is useful in that it shows the general projected development plan envisioned and desired by the Town. The projected future land use maps were developed considering several factors. The localities’ current zoning maps were analyzed and current zoning districts were generally incorporated into the respective future land use maps. Similarly, the land suitability analysis map and composite environmental features maps provided by the State, and the existing land use maps developed for this land use plan were considered. a. (Unincorporated Portion of) Perquimans County The projected future land uses shown on map EXHIBIT IX-Bare intended to reflect the desired future development pattern for the unincorporated portion of Perquimans County. EXHIBIT IX-Bis similar to the County’s current zoning map in that both are intended to group like land uses and thus help to avoid (present) and future land use conflicts. Similarly, the estimated acreages shown on EXHIBIT IX-E(above) represent calculations of the amount of land area encompassed within a given category. While the depiction of projected future land use patterns and calculation of the area encompassed by land use categories is useful and illustrative, this does not mean, and should not be construed to mean that all the areas encompassed within a given classificationare available for development. For example, some areas in the County have been divided into lots although some larger tracts remain.A vast majority of the platted residential lots in the County are within or adjacent to established residential areas,particularly on the peninsulas. However, the presence of environmental and/or other development related constraints precludes development of some of these lands.Mitigation measures that may be necessary to mitigate development constraints may be or have been deemed unpractical or cost prohibitive. Thus, some land within some classifications will remain undevelopedor unimproved, and thus may not realistically be considered as potentially developable. The majority of Perquimans County encompassed by the projected future land use categories is undeveloped. In addition, some of the remaining undeveloped areas within some categories will likely remain so as market forces and economic factors contribute to make some parcels undesirable and thus not used as projected. Finally, some of the land areas within some categories, if even proposed for development, may require lot and site Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 59 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 specific analysis to accurately determine a given parcel’s development potential and subsequent mitigation measures. EXHIBIT IX-H, which follows, showsthe estimated acreages encompassed in each future land use classification at maximum build-out, estimated existing land use totals within each classification, the estimated increase or decrease in area (between projected futureland use classifications at build-out and estimated existing land use totals within each classification),and needs that are projected by the end of theplanning periodbased on population projections. EXHIBIT IX-H PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA LAND ALLOCATED ON THE PROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND PROJECTED NEEDS PERQUIMANS COUNTYPLANNING JURISDICTION ABCD Estimated Net Estimate of Increase (+) Projected Land Total Acres Estimateof or Need (Acres) Allocated to Total Acres Decrease (-)Based on Each Future Allocated to in Acres Projected Perquimans County Land Use Each Existing within Each Populationat the Planning Jurisdiction ClassificationLand Use Classification End of the Future Land Use Map at Build-outClassification(A-B)Planning Period Classifications 9,8635,847+4,0161,544 Residential 131,367135,422-4,055* Residential Agricultural Mobile/Manufactured Home 898900* Parks Manufacturing 33059 13293+3939 Commercial Public/Semi-public/ Religious/Office & 3,9173,917032 Institutional Conservation Easement(s) 36536500 Rights-of-Way and 2,7892,78900 Easements 148,525148,52501,674 TOTALS *Included in projection for residential classification. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 60 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 b. Hertford The projected future land uses shown on (map) EXHIBIT IX-Cabove are intended to reflect the desired future development pattern for Hertford. EXHIBIT IX-Cis similar to the Town’s current zoning map in that both are intended to group like land uses and thus help to avoid (present) and future land use conflicts. Similarly, the estimated acreages shown on EXHIBIT IX-F(above) represent calculations of the amount of land area encompassed within a given category. While the depiction of projected future land use patterns and calculationof the area encompassed by land use categories is useful and illustrative, this does not mean, and should not be construed to mean that all the areas encompassed within a given classification are available for development. For example, many areas of theTown havebeen divided into lots although some larger commercial tracts remain.A vast majority of the platted residential lots in Town are within or adjacent to established residential areas.However, the presence of environmental and/or other development related constraints precludes development of some lots in these areas. Mitigation measures that may be necessary to mitigate development constraints may be or have been deemed unpractical or cost prohibitive. Thus, some land within some categories may remain undeveloped, and may not realistically be considered as potentially developable. EXHIBIT IX-I, which follows, shows the estimated acreages encompassed in each future land use classification at maximum build-out, estimated existing land use totals within each classification, the estimated increase or decrease in area (between projected future land use classifications at build-out and estimated existing land use totals within each classification), and needs that are projected by the end of the planning period based on population projections. Much of the land shown in the more intense land use categories is already developed. In addition, some of the remaining undeveloped areas within some categories will likely remain so as market forces and economic factors contribute to make some parcels undesirable and thus not used as projected. Finally, some of the land areas within some categories, if even proposed for development, may require lot and site specific analysis to accurately determine a given parcel’s development potential and subsequent mitigation measures. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 61 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-I PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA LAND ALLOCATED ON THE PROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND PROJECTED NEEDS TOWN OF HERTFORDPLANNING JURISDICTION ABCD Estimated Net Projected Estimate of Estimate of Increase (+) Additional Land Total Acres Total Acres orNeed (Acres) Allocated to Allocated to Decrease (-)Based on Each Future Each in Acres Projected Town of Hertford Land Use Existing within Each Population at the Planning Jurisdiction ClassificationLand Use Classification End of the Future Land Use Map at Build-outClassification(A-B)Planning Period Classifications 599238+361163 Residential 2,5003,097-597* Residential Agricultural 2733-6* Multi-Family Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home 5641+15* Parks 100+106 Manufacturing 700542+1589 Commercial Public/Semi-Public/ Religious/Office & 459400+593 Institutional Conservation Easement(s)101000 Rights-of-Way and 22322300 Easements 4,5844,5840181 TOTALS *Included in projection for residential classification. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 62 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 c. Winfall The projected future land uses shown on (map) EXHIBIT IX-Dabove are intended to reflect the desired future development pattern for Winfall. EXHIBIT IX-Dis similar to the Town’s current zoning map in that both are intended to group like land uses and thus help to avoid (present) and future land use conflicts. Similarly, the estimated acreages shown on EXHIBIT IX-G(above) represent calculations of the amount of land area encompassed within a given category. While the depiction of projected future land use patterns and calculation of the area encompassed by land use categories is useful and illustrative, this does not mean, and should notbe construed to mean that all the areas encompassed within a given classification are available for development. For example, many areas of the Town have been divided into lots although some larger commercial tracts remain. A vast majority of the platted residential lots in Town are within or adjacent to established residential areas. However, the presence of environmental and/or other development related constraints precludes development of some lots in these areas. Mitigation measures that may be necessary to mitigate development constraints may be or have been deemed unpractical or cost prohibitive. Thus, some land within some categories may remain undeveloped, and may not realistically be considered as potentially developable. EXHIBIT IX-J, which follows, shows the estimated acreages encompassed in each future land use classification at maximum build-out, estimated existing land use totals within each classification, the estimated increase or decrease in area (between projected future land use classifications at build-out and estimated existing land use totals within each classification), and needs that are projected by the end of the planning period based on population projections. Much of the land shown in the more intense land use categoriesis already developed. In addition, some of the remaining undeveloped areas within some categories will likely remain so as market forces and economic factors contribute to make some parcels undesirable and thus not used as projected. Finally, some of the land areas within some categories, if even proposed for development, may require lot and site specific analysis to accurately determine a given parcel’s development potential and subsequent mitigation measures. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 63 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-J PERQUIMANS COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA LAND ALLOCATED ON THE PROJECTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND PROJECTED NEEDS TOWN OF WINFALL ABCD Estimated Net Projected Estimate of Estimate of Increase (+) Additional Land Total Acres Total Acres or Need (Acres) Allocated to Allocated to Decrease (-)Based on Each Future Each in Acres Projected LandUseExisting Within Each Population at the Town of Winfall Future ClassificationLand Use Classification End of the Land Use Map at Build-outClassification(A-B)Planning Period Classifications 10349+5456 Residential 7731,025-252* Residential Agricultural Mobile/Manufactured Home 14140* Parks 3131151985** Commercial Public/Semi-Public/ Religious/Office & 999901 Institutional Rights-of-Way and 11011000 Easements 1,4121,412062 TOTALS *Included in projection for residential classification. **Projection for commercial includes an allowance for limited (+/-2 acres) potential light manufacturing. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 64 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 7. Comparison of Projected Future Land Use Categories and Projected Future Needs The preceding exhibits provide a comparison of the amount of land within each future land usemap classification and project land needs. The exhibits compare the gross, developed, and undeveloped acreage of land allocatedto the various future land use map classifications. The exhibits are intended to show the amount of land allocated to the variousfuture land use map classifications and the amount of land needed to meet projected future needs based upon population growth through 2030. They illustrate a general comparison of land allocation without accounting for the variety of land uses within individual map classifications which my limit or prohibit development potential. The comparisons illustrated are of limited utility and should be used to provide broad perspective of future land allocation and land needs. Perquimans County and the Towns of Hertford and Winfall acknowledge that the future land use plan map designations and policies accommodate residential density levels that exceed the projected need. However, the County and Towns believe that promoting higher density levels in some portions of their jurisdictions is not inconsistent with the desired objective of accommodating diverse residential development typesand avoiding a strict segregation of housing types and densities. They also believe that allowing for higher residential density levels is not inconsistent with the purposes of the future land use maps categories, particularly the County’s Residential Agricultural classification and the localities’ Residential classification, or with the existing and proposed infrastructure within these classifications. The land use plan may accommodate higher density levels, but this does not equate with all or even most of the future land development actually occurring at the higher levels. The land use plan sets the stage for allowing higher densities. However, the land use plan is not an approval for all future high density development requests or proposals. Every land development proposal must be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the site-specific conditions. Perquimans County and its towns believe that higher residential density levels can, with appropriate regulatory safeguards, but compatible with surrounding lower density land uses. Proposed higher density developments require extended and more detailed scrutiny in their review and approval processes. Decisions regarding the approval or disapproval of such developments are made on a case-by-case basis after evaluation and review, including public review and comment, and after a case-by-case independent determination of consistency or inconsistency with this plan is made pursuant to NCGS 153A-341. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 65 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Because certain types of development are permissible only as special or conditional uses, determinations can be made by the local governments to require specific mitigating actions to address identified potential negative impacts or the protection of natural resources. Regulatory authorization is currently in place to ensure that special or conditional uses (i) due not endanger the public health or safety, (ii) do not injure the value of adjoining or abutting properties, (iii) are compatible with the area in which it is proposed to be located, and (iv) will be in conformity with adopted local plans. Perquimans County and its towns do not believe that the residential densities accommodated in the land use plan will automatically result in adverse impacts and environmental degradation and should, therefore, be excluded from their jurisdictions. Rather, the localities believe that they have the capabilities to review and assess land development proposals and to make appropriate decisions regarding their desirability and compatibility. They have statutory authorization to regulate land development activities and currently do so with their zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations. Perquimans and its towns will, through these land development regulations, continue to ensure that any identified adverse impacts resulting from increased density levels will be avoided or mitigated prior to approval. Based upon the projects and assumptions delineated in the above exhibits, sufficient developable acreage exists within Perquimans County, Hertford,and Winfall to accommodate projected residential and nonresidential land needs. However, to efficiently accommodate projected growth, it will be imperative that the Town and County closely coordinate infrastructure development land use regulations. 8.Projected Utility Demand by the End of the Planning Period(2030) EXHIBIT IX-K, which follows, summarizes hypothetical projected utility system(s) demand that could result if projectedadditional land needs (based on projected population at the end of the planning period) come to fruition in the Perquimans County planning jurisdiction (in areas served by utility systems) from the density and intensity levels included in the exhibit. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 66 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-K PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTEDUTILITY DEMAND BASED ON PROJECTED POPULATION AT THE END OF THE PLANNING PERIOD (2030) PERQUIMANS COUNTYPLANNING JURISDICTION Projected Projected Projected Additional ProjectedProjected Perquimans County Projected Additional Additional Acres Projected Average Additional Planning Jurisdiction Additional Water Sewer Needed Average Nonresidential Nonresidential DU By Demand Demand Future Land Use Map Based on DU/ACLot SizeUsers 2030MGDMGD Classifications Projected(acres)By 2030 By 2030+By 2030+ Population* Residential 1,544425.28N/AN/A0.0850.085 Residential ** ******N/AN/A** Agricultural Mobile/Manufactured ******N/AN/A**** Home Parks Manufacturing 59N/AN/A1510.0050.005 Commercial 39N/AN/A3130.0070.007 Public/Semi-Public/ Religious/Office & 32N/AN/A560.030.03 Institutional Conservation 0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A Easement(s) Rights-of-Way and 0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A Easements TOTALS1,674425N/AN/A210.1270.127 *Projected population at the end of the planning period (2030). **Included in projection for residential classification. +Based on an average consumption of 200 gallons per day (gpd) for residential users; 5,000 gpd for manufacturing users; 500 gpd for commercial users; and 5,000 gpd for public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional users. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 67 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-L, which follows, summarizes hypothetical projected utility system(s) demand that could result if projected additional land needs (based on projected population at the end of the planning period) come to fruition in the Hertford planning jurisdiction (in areas served by utility systems) from the density and intensity levels included in the exhibit. EXHIBIT IX-L PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED UTILITY DEMAND BASED ON PROJECTED POPULATION AT THE END OF THE PLANNING PERIOD (2030) TOWN OF HERTFORDPLANNING JURISDICTION Projected Projected Projected Additional ProjectedProjected Town of Hertford Projected AdditionalAdditional Projected Acres Average Additional Planning Jurisdiction Additional Water Sewer Needed Average Nonresidential Nonresidential DUDemand Demand Future Land Use Map Based on DU/ACLot SizeUsers By 2030MGDMGD Classifications Projected (acres)By 2030 By 2030+By 2030+ Population* Residential 1631150.71N/AN/A0.0230.023 Residential ******N/AN/A**** Agricultural Multi-Family ******N/AN/A**** Residential Mobile/Manufactured ******N/AN/A**** Home Parks Manufacturing 6N/AN/A1510.0050.005 Commercial 9N/AN/A330.0020.002 Public/Semi-Public/ Religious/Office & 3N/AN/A510.0050.005 Institutional Conservation Easement(s)0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A Rights-of-Way and 0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A Easements TOTALS181115N/AN/A50.040.04 *Projected populationat the end of the planning period (2030). **Included in projectionfor residential classification. +Based on an average consumption of 200 gallons per day (gpd) for residential users; 5,000 gpd for manufacturing users; 500 gpd for commercial users; and 5,000 gpd for public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional users. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 68 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-Mwhich follows summarizes hypothetical projected utility system(s) demand that could result if projected additional land needs (based on projected population at the end of the planning period) come to fruition in Winfall (in areas served by utility systems) from the density and intensity levels included in the exhibit. EXHIBIT IX-M PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PROJECTED UTILITY DEMAND BASED ON PROJECTED POPULATIONAT THE END OF THE PLANNING PERIOD (2030) TOWN OF WINFALL Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Additional Additional AdditionalAdditional Town of Winfall Average Additional Projected Acres Needed Projected Water Sewer Average Future Land Use Map Nonresidential Nonresidential DUDemand Demand Based on DU/AC ClassificationsLot SizeUsers By 2030MGDMGD Projected (acres)By 2030 By 2030+By 2030+ Population* Residential 56260.46N/AN/A0.0050.005 Residential ******N/AN/A**** Agricultural Mobile/Manufactured ******N/AN/A**** Home Parks Commercial 5N/AN/A320.0010.001 Public/Semi-Public/ Religious/Office & 1N/AN/A510.0050.005 Institutional Rights-of-Way and 0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A Easements TOTALS6226N/AN/A30.0110.011 *Projected population at the end of the planning period (2030). **Included in projection for residential classification. +Based on an average consumption of 200 gallons per day (gpd) for residential users; 5,000 gpd for manufacturing users; 500 gpd for commercial users; and 5,000 gpd for public/semi-public/religious/office & institutional users. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 69 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 9. Cost Estimates for Planned Community Facilities Improvements The County and its towns continue to work diligently to provide utilities to serve existing and projected development. In 2008-2009,Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall participated in a regional study of water and sewer capabilities, facilities, and needs.As the study was being conducted, and continuing at the time of this writing, Perquimans County has worked with neighboring Pasquotank County to secure an allocation in Pasquotank County’s reverse osmosis water plant. EXHIBITIX-N,on the following page lists some of the capital projects completed by PerquimansCounty and the status of on-going or planned projectsto improve facilities within the planning period. EXHIBIT IX-Olists the capital projects Hertford has completed and reflects the major water and sewer system upgrades and expansions Hertford has accomplished. In August,2010, Perquimans County acquired Winfall’s water distribution system and all of its customers (approximately 300). This was done by and agreement approved by both governing bodies. The County is now responsible for providing water directly to the Town’s customers, as well as maintaining the distribution system. Winfall will still maintain its sewer collection systemand will continue to bill its users. With respect to the aforementioned Pasquotank County Reverse Osmosis Plant (RO plant), a water purchase agreement is currently being negotiated by Pasquotank and Perquimans counties wherein Perquimans County will purchase bulk water from Pasquotank County. Pasquotank County will complete construction of the RO plant which will be located on Foreman Bundy Road,approximately ½ mile from Perquimans County.The purchase agreementwas finalized to allow Perquimans County to purchase up to 150,000 gallonsper day. Under the agreement, additional bulk water could be purchased in the future if needed as the RO plant is expanded. With respect to current capacities and utilization, the Bethel and Winfall water plants combined daily permitted production capacity is 1,590,000 gallons per day. The most recent 12 months daily average productionwas 803,000 gallons per day. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 70 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-N PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PLANNED COMMUNITY FACILITIES–PERQUIMANS COUNTY FACILITY/IMPROVEMENTCOST ESTIMATE STATUS Generator for Bethel Water $125,000COMPLETED 2012 Plant Generator for Winfall Water $75,000COMPLETED Plant Generators (2) for well sites$50,000COMPLETED Pasquotank River Reverse $2,000,000PENDING Osmosis Plant (20%)* Winfall Water Plant $2,500,000COMPLETED enhancementsBEFORE 2008 Winfall Water Plant $3,000,000COMPLETED ExpansionBEFORE 2008 New Hope 12” waterline$2,500,000COMPLETED Hunnicutt well site $116,000COMPLETED development Chappell well site $270,000COMPLETED development Future well site(s) (2) $500,000PENDING development Water tank rehabilitation (2 $300,000PENDING tanks) TOTAL$11,436,000N/A *Perquimans County contractedwith Pasquotank County for an allocation (up to 150,000 gallons per day) of the finished water resulting from this project. ** As of the time ofthis writing, this project is 90% completed. It should be completed by the end of 2010. ***At the time of this writing, a cost estimate for the project is being developed. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 71 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT IX-O PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PLANNED COMMUNITY FACILITIES TOWN OF HERTFORD FACILITY/IMPROVEMENTCOST ESTIMATE STATUS Legal & Administrative$57,500COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) Preliminary Engineering$27,000COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) Soils & Right of Way$43,000COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) Land Acquisition$350,000COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) Design$437,926COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) Construction Observation$318,720COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) Water & Wastewater System $6,627,528COMPLETED Improvements(Spring, 2010) Interest During Construction$168,300COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) Administration for Community $346,286COMPLETED Development Funds(Spring, 2010) Contingency$405,050COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) TOTAL$8,781,292COMPLETED (Spring, 2010) 10. Use of the Future Land Use Plan to Guide Development In preparing the future land use maps, consideration was given to land development goals and policies, land suitability, and the ability to provide the infrastructure to support growth and development. The future landuse maps depict the general location of projected patterns of future land uses. The future land use maps are a plan or guideline for the future. The ultimate use and development of a particular parcel of land will be determined by property owners’ desires, overall market conditions, implementation tools employed by the County and towns to regulate land use and development (such as the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, flood hazard regulations), the absence of specific natural constraints to development, and the availability of the necessary infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, etc.) to support development. Thus, even though the future land use maps may indicate a specific projected use in a particular location, many factors come into play to determine if the projected use is appropriate and the land can be developed as Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 72 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 projected. Also, amendments to the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance may be required to authorize some of the development envisioned in the land use plan. As an example,the future land use maps project commercial along US 17 Bypass. Thus, it has been determined through the land use plan that the commercial use of property in this area is desirable and is expected to occur. However, the actual commercial use of a specific piece of property in generally-identified areas will depend upon the following: Is the property owner willing to use or sell the parcel for the proposed commercial use? Is the parcel properly zoned for commercial use? If not, a rezoning must be requested and approved by the County Board of Commissioners, Hertford Board of Commissioners, or Winfall Town Council(s). In reviewing the rezoning request, the Boards or Town Council will determine if commercial use is appropriate and desirable for the parcel. If the parcel is already zoned for commercial use, a zoning and building permit must be requested and approved by the County or towns. The proposed use and layout of the proposed building will be reviewed to determine conformance with the County’s or towns’ land use and development regulations and standards. Water supply and sewage disposal systems must be approved. In reviewing rezoning requests, and zoning and building permit applications, site characteristics of the parcel will be a major consideration by the review and approval authority. Are site characteristics such that the parcel can be physically used for the proposed commercial use? Poor soils, poor drainage, wetlands, flood hazards, etc. may limit the use of all or a portion of the parcel for commercial development. A determination must be made as to whether or not adverse site conditions may be mitigated in accordance with County, town(s), State, and Federal regulations. The allowable building intensity and density of development may needto be reduced to ensure compatibility with existing site conditions. Are adequate utilities in place to support the proposed commercial use? If adequate utilities are not in place, improvements will have to be planned, approved, and extended to the parcel in accordance with County, town(s), State, and utility provider standards and regulations. A determination must be made as to whether improvements and extensions are economically feasible. Are adequate roads in place to provide access to the parcel? Ifnew roads or improvements to existing roads are needed, they will have to be planed, approved, and constructed in accordance with NCDOT standards. Achieving the projected patterns of land use indicated by the future land use maps will be impacted by timing. Much of the projected land use indicated on the future land use maps will not come to fruition without market demand. Therefore, market and economic conditions must be conducive fro growth and development. While the land use plan attempts to providea general expectation of growth based upon projected population change, it simply cannot predict the economic future. The demand for houses, businesses, industries, etc. will fluctuate with economic conditions. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 73 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter IX CAMA CoreLand Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 The timing of the provision of infrastructure improvements, particularly water and sewer services and roads, will also have a tremendous impact on growth and development. Development will occur where infrastructure is available or can be made available to sustain that development. Consequently, achieving the future land use map land use projections will depend in large part upon if and when infrastructure is provided. The provision of public infrastructure depends upon capability to provide the service and demand for the service. Economic climate will be a major factor in both the capability to make infrastructure available and the level of service demand. Perquimans County’s authority to adopt and implement a long range plan, in this case a CAMA Core land use plan (as opposed to a comprehensive plan), comprehensive plan is drawn from CAMA regulations, but perhaps as important, its State authorized general police power to “define, regulate, prohibit, or abate acts, omissions, or conditions detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of its citizens” per North Carolina General Statute §160A-174. North Carolina zoning enabling statutes have long required that zoning be “in accordance with a comprehensive plan”. Neither the North Carolina statutes nor case law mandate preparation of comprehensive plans, define their elements, or set a mandatory procedure for their adoption. The State zoning statutes were amended in 2005 to strengthen the role of adopted plans where they do exist.The law requires that Planning Board review of proposed zoning amendments include written comments on the consistency of the proposed amendment with the comprehensive plan and any other relevant plans(such as a land use plan) that have been adopted by the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is also required to adopt a statement on plan consistency before adopting or rejecting any zoning amendments. These written comments are required, but do not limit the board’s discretionary power to adopt or not adopt zoning amendments. In CAMA land use planning, projections of land need may be increased up to 50% to allow for unanticipated growth and to provide market flexibility and to accommodate economic development strategies the County and its towns are, or may pursue. It is anticipated that projections of future land use in each of the land use categories will meet and exceed by 50% projected needs. However, to comply with State law, Perquimans County and its towns, CAMA rules notwithstanding, must remain cognizant of the fact that adopted zoning regulations cannot be discounted as long range plans are developed. The County adopted a zoning ordinance in October, 2002, after its last CAMA land use plan was developed and certified, but before 2003 when CAMA amended its land use plan rules. Since it adoptedzoning, the County has rezoned properties as prescribed by the Perquimans County Ordinance. Thefuture land use mapsin this land use plan and the localities’ zoning mapsbasically mirror each other. “Un-zoning”, down-zoning, or simply ignoring approved zoning in order to comply with a rule notto exceed 50% (above) projected needs in a planning document and run contrary to adopted zoning may be difficult for the Countyand its towns. Perquimans County, North Carolina IX - 74 Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Chapter X:Tools for Managing Development Taken together, this chapter and the preceding one (Chapter IX Plan for the Future)are arguably the most important parts of the land use plan because they state the County’s and its townsgoals, objectives, and policies and its strategy and action plan for implementing policies. In this chapter,Stateguidelines require identification and description of the tools and the actions that the Countyand its towns haveselected to implement the land use plan. This chapter has four parts: Guide for land use decision-making.(Description of the role of the plan and the status of its policies in Perquimans County’s, Hertford’s, and Winfall’sland use and development decisions.) Existing development management program.(Description of Perquimans County’s, Hertford’s, and Winfall’sexisting policies, ordinances, codes, and regulations relative to land use and growth management and how they will be coordinated and employed to implement the land use and development policies.) Additional tools.(Additional tools, such as new or amended ordinances, capital improvements, purchase of property, or other specific projects, selected by Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall to implement the plan.) Action plan and schedule. (Description of the priority actions that Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will take to implement the plan and a general schedule for accomplishing these actions. A. Guide for Land Use Decision-Making The Perquimans County, North Carolina CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006 (land use plan update)should be used by Countyand towns elected and appointed officials and the community as a guide in making decisions about (or that affect)land use and development. Effective January 1, 2006, State statutes require that all (not just CAMA) town and county planning boards comment in writing on any proposed zoning map or text amendment. The comment must address whether the proposed amendment “is consistent with any comprehensive plan that has been adopted and any other officially adopted plan that is applicable.” When adopting or rejecting any proposed amendment, the city council or board of commissioners must also adopt a statement to address this issue (and also addressing why the board believes the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest). G.S. 160A-383; 153A-341. It is also important to note that other state statutes G.S. 160A-382 and 153A-342 specifically require that a statement be prepared analyzing the resonableness of all CUP, conditional zoning, or other small-scale rezonings. The statutes allow substantial flexibility as to how these statements are prepared. Many jurisdictions have a staff analysis on this issue, often including a draft statement, prepared for planning board and governing board consideration, amendment, and adoption. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 1 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 It is generally accepted that thepolicies and the future land use map are decision-making guides and that they do not have the force of law. However, in considering the roles and status of the plan, the localities must remain awarethatthe policies and the map are frequently used in a “regulatory” manner in the issuance of State and Federal permits. For example, consistency with the local land use plan is a major consideration in the issuance of major and minor CAMA development permits. The land use plan update and its policies serve short-term purposes. The plan is used by various sectors. Developers and/or others seeking local review or intervention may consult the policies to formulate a request that is consistent with the policies, thereby increasing the chances of approval. The Countyand towns staffswill review requests in light of policies, pointing out those policies: (1) that support the request; (2) that are in conflict; and (3) that carry the most weight, thereby shaping the overall staff response. County and towns planning board members can make individual determinations as to the consistency of the request with the policies. They may consider staff recommendation, but may choose to give different weights to the policies. The general public can reference the policies when speaking in favor of or against a petition. The Perquimans County Board of Commissionersand town councilsof Hertford and Winfall can take into account and weigh the policy interpretations by the petitioner, the staff, planning boards, and residents, as well as its own interpretations and priorities in making its decision. The land use plan update also serves important long-term functions. It gives guidance to new development management tools and to major adjustments of existing tools. The plan may be used in the development of plans for major capital facilities. And finally, it may guide the development of plans for projects that support implementation of the plan. The land use planupdate’s function with respect to zoning is of prime importanceto Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall since one of the main action items the localities will undertake is the review and possible amendment of their respective zoning ordinances.Proper administration of the localities’ zoning ordinance shouldrequireany review of a proposed text or map amendment –whether by the staff, planning boards,or elected officials–to be based on consideration ofwhether the proposed amendment is consistent with the land use plan update andotherwise advances the public health, safety, and general welfare. Because the land use planupdate’s standards are wide ranging but explicit, it should be the principal guide to the planning boards’discussions and actions concerning land use management and development, particularly zoning ordinance amendments. The localities’ respective planning boards, however, should also look beyond the land use plan updateand consider whether proposed developments or requests for amendments to zoning or other ordinances, even if consistent with the land use plan update, advance the best interests of public health, safety, and general welfare. This very general criterion calls for consideration of a wide range of issues, including, but not limited tothe potential impact of a development or a proposed ordinance amendmenton: Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 2 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 the natural environment –i.e., how a proposed development or development allowed by anamendment might affect air quality, water quality, flooding, erosion, important natural areas, etc.; important natural resources –i.e., how a proposed development or the development allowed by anamendment might threaten or enhance the continued availability and efficient use of finite naturalresources for agriculture or forestry. the transportation system –i.e., whether any additional traffic generated by a proposed development or a development allowed by anamendment can be safely and efficiently accommodated by the transportation facilities; the provision of utilities and services –i.e., whether any additional demands for water supply, electricity, refuse collection, fire and police protection, education, health care, recreation, etc. generated by a proposed development or development allowed by anamendment can be safely and efficiently accommodated by public, community, or private utility and service systems; the localeconomy –i.e., how a proposed developmentor development allowed by anamendment might affect employment opportunities and the general health of the Perquimans County/Hertford/Winfall economy; important historical, architectural, archeological, and cultural resources –i.e., how a proposed development or development allowed by anamendment might threaten or enhance the continued existence and integrity of resources of architectural, archeological, or cultural significance; neighboring development –i.e., how a proposed development or development allowed by anamendment might affect living or working conditions in neighboringareas (including whether development might deter or enhance the appropriate development or conservation of neighboring property; community function, character, and attractiveness –i.e., how a proposed development or development allowed by anamendment might enhance the attractiveness and functional mix of land uses needed to meet the needs of future populations and avoid adverse impacts; and, provision of affordable and convenient housing –i.e., how a proposed development or development allowed by anamendment might affect people’s ability to find affordable housing reasonably accessible to their place of employment. B. Existing Development Management Program State land use planning guidelines require that the plan include the following information related to development management: (1) a description of the existing development management program; (2) a description of the role that this program will play in implementing the plan; and,(3) a description of the steps that will be taken to coordinate theordinances and codes to implement the plan. Perquimans County’s, Hertford’s, and Winfall’s existing development management program includes all of the ordinances, regulations, codes, policies, and directives that affect land use and development in the respective jurisdictions. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 3 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 The following sectionslist the land use related ordinances, codes, and policies that have been adopted or implemented by Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall and which department(s) is responsible for managing the program. A brief statement of how each will be used to implement the plan is also included. The State management topics that are affected are noted. In some cases,major adjustments or amendments that are needed to make the existing development program components more effective tools for implementing the planare discussed. 1. Perquimans County Development Management Program a.Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Adopted:October, 2004and amended periodically as needed. Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Building InspectionsDepartment. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to ensure building and development activities are conducted outside of flood prone areas and/or are elevated above flood levels,thereby contributing to the health,safety,and general welfareof residents, protection of buildings and properties,and the minimization of adverse or negativeimpacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:Noadjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. b. Subdivision Ordinance Adopted:May 7, 1973 and amended periodicallyas needed. Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Planning Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety,and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments:The County will develop and consider adopting amendments to the subdivision ordinance concerning minor subdivision standards and regulations, setbacks, road cut standards and limitations, and inclusion of cluster development concepts, as well as standards for development within historic agriculture districts. c. Zoning Ordinance Adopted:July 2, 2002 and amended periodically as needed. Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Planning Office. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 4 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety,and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments:In concert with efforts to amend the subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance, as previously stated, the County will develop and consider adopting amendments concerning minor subdivision standards and regulations, setbacks, road cut standards and limitations, and inclusion of cluster development concepts, as well as standards for development within historic agriculture districts. d. Historic Agriculture District (regulations included in zoning ordinance) Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Planning Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument, a part of the zoning ordinance,is used to promote and ensure manageddevelopment and to preserve the character of historically agricultural areas and farmland, thereby contributing to the health, safety,and general welfare of residents, the promotion of agriculture, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility. Needed adjustments or amendments:In concert with efforts to amend the subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance, as previously stated,the Countywill develop and consider adopting amendments to the zoningordinance concerning standards for development within historic agriculture districts, such as certificate of appropriateness or landmark designation programs. e. Building Inspection Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Building InspectionsDepartment. Use in plan implementation:This function is used to ensure proper building methods and materials are utilized, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. f. CAMA local permits Managing department/agency:North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Coastal Management (DCM). Use in plan implementation:This programisused to ensure improvements to buildings, structures, and properties are regulated and properly permitted, thereby contributing to Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 5 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 the health,safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. g.On-site wastewater treatment policy (Albemarle Regional Health Services Management Entity) Managing department/agency:Albemarle Regional Health Services Management Entity. Use in plan implementation:This programis used toensure on-site wastewater treatment systems are regulated and properly permitted and installed, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. h. Mobile Home Park Ordinance Adopted:July 20, 1987 and amended periodically as necessary. Managing department/agency:Perquimans CountyPlanning Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. i. Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard MitigationPlan Adopted: August, 2005 Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Manager’s Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to plan for and set in motion various mechanisms to minimize loss of life and property in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impactsof hazards on the man-made environment and on environmentally fragile areas. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 6 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 State management topic(s) affected:Natural Hazard Areas, Land Use Compatibility, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. j. Rules and regulations of the Perquimans County Water System Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Water (System) Department. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to properly manage the supply, treatment, and distribution of potable water to residents, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residentsand the minimization of adverse impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility, Infrastructure Carrying Capacity, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. 2.Hertford Development Management Program a. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Managing department/agency:Hertford Town Manager’s Officeand Perquimans County Building Inspections Department. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to ensure building and development activities are conducted outside of flood prone areas and/or are elevated above flood levels, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. b. Subdivision Regulations Managing department/agency: Hertford Town Manager’s Office. Use in plan implementation: This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected: Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments: Adjustments or amendments will be made as necessary during the planning period. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 7 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 c. Zoning Ordinance Managing department/agency: Hertford Town Manager’s Office. Use in plan implementation: This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected: Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments:Adjustments or amendments will be made as necessary during the planning period. d. Building Inspection Managing department/agency: Perquimans County Building InspectionsDepartment. Use in plan implementation: This function, administered by Perquimans County, is used to ensure proper building methods and materials are utilized, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planningperiod. e. CAMA local permits Managing department/agency:Hertford Town Manager’s Office and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Coastal Management (DCM). Use in plan implementation:This program is used to ensure improvements to buildings, structures, and properties are regulated and properly permitted, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. f. On-site wastewater treatment policy (Albemarle Regional Health Services Management Entity) Managing department/agency:Town of Hertford Wastewater treatment Utilities. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 8 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Use in plan implementation:This program is used to ensure on-site wastewater treatment systems are regulated and properly permitted and installed, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. g. Manufactured Home and Manufactured Home Park Ordinance Adopted: Managing department/agency:Hertford Town Manager’s Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. h. Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard MitigationPlan Adopted: August, 2005 Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Manager’s Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to plan for and set in motion various mechanisms to minimize loss of life and property in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of hazards on the man-made environment and on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected: Natural Hazard Areas, Land Use Compatibility, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments: No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 9 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 i. Rules and Regulations of the Hertford Water and Sewer System(s) Managing department/agency:Hertford Wastewater Treatment Utilities. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to properly manage the supply, treatment, and distribution of potable water to residents, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents and the minimization of adverse impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility, Infrastructure Carrying Capacity, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. 3.WinfallDevelopment Management Program a. Flood Damage PreventionRegulations Managing department/agency:Winfall Mayor’s Office and Perquimans County Building Inspections Department. Use in plan implementation:This instrument, based on Perquimans County’s ordinance and administered by the County, is used to ensure building and development activities are conducted outside of flood prone areas and/or are elevated above flood levels, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. b. Subdivision Ordinance Adopted:January, 2006. Managing department/agency: Winfall Mayor’s Office. Use in plan implementation: This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected: Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments: No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 10 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 c. Zoning Ordinance Adopted:January, 2006. Managing department/agency: Winfall Mayor’s Office. Use in plan implementation: This instrument is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected: Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas, Water Quality, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments: No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. d. Building Inspection Managing department/agency: Perquimans County Building Inspections Department. Use in plan implementation: Thisfunction, provided by Perquimans County, is used to ensure proper building methods and materials are utilized, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare ofresidents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. e. CAMA local permits Managing department/agency:Winfall Mayor’s Office and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Coastal Management (DCM). Use in plan implementation:This program is used to ensure improvements to buildings, structures, and properties are regulated and properly permitted, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Public Access, Land Use Compatibility, Natural Hazard Areas and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 11 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 f. Manufactured Home and Manufactured Home Park Regulations Managing department/agency:Winfall Mayor’s Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument, covered in the Town’s zoning ordinance, is used to promote and ensure managed development and to avoid overcrowding of structures, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. g. Perquimans County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard MitigationPlan Adopted: August, 2005. Managing department/agency:Perquimans County Manager’s Office. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to plan for and set in motion various mechanisms to minimize loss of life and property in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, protection of buildings and properties, and the minimization of adverse or negative impacts of hazards on the man-made environment and on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected: Natural Hazard Areas, Land Use Compatibility, and Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Public Facilities and Services. Needed adjustments or amendments: No adjustments or amendments are envisioned during the planning period. h. Rules and Regulations of the Winfall Waterand SewerSystem(s) Managing department/agency:Winfall Water and Sewer Utilities. Use in plan implementation:This instrument is used to properly manage the supply, treatment, and distribution of potable water to residents, thereby contributing to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents and the minimization of adverse impacts of development on environmentally fragile areas. State management topic(s) affected:Land Use Compatibility, Infrastructure Carrying Capacity, Natural Hazard Areas, and Water Quality. Needed adjustments or amendments:No adjustments are envisioned during the planning period. Coordination of the various components of the development management program can be an important part of effective implementation of the plan. Generally, unless otherwise noted, management of the development program in theCountyis coordinated through the Perquimans CountyPlanning Office, the Hertford Town Manager’s Office, and/or the Winfall Mayor’s Office. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 12 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 C. Additional Tools Tools, in additionto those already included in the existing development management program that will be used to implement the plan are grouped intofour categories which are: ordinances, capital improvement program, acquisition program,and specific projects. The following sections describe their use by Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall. 1. Ordinances At the time of this writing, a study is on-going with respect to the County’s soil and water conservations districts. In conjunction with this study, and the aforementioned subdivision and zoning ordinance amendments that will be considered, Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall should study the development of new or enhanced erosion and sediment control regulations. Smart growth principles should, and will be investigated to promote desirable design guidelines and standards, compatible development(s), and walk able communities. 2. Capital Improvements Program At the time of this writing, Perquimans County is developing a capital improvements plan. Perquimans County has a history of budgeting for capital expenditures in its annual operating budget, as does Hertford and Winfall. Hertford and Winfall do not envision developing “stand alone’ capital improvements plans during the planning period, but rather, will continue to analyze capital needs, most notably those associated with water and sewer facilities annually. At the time of this writing, all Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall are cooperating and participating in a study of the feasibility of consolidating water and sewer facilities utilizing a regional approach. The studywas completed in 2008.Meanwhile, projects to upgrade the systems’ are underway, or are being discussed. 3. Acquisition Program Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall envision the acquisition of private property for public uses during the planning periodwill be limited, and on an as needed basis, to implement water and sewer system(s) improvements that may be undertaken.In addition, the communities may pursue or help promote the dedication of conservation easements to assist the development of a blue ways/greenways trail system through the County and towns. 4. Specific Projects Specific projects geared toward Perquimans County include: consider developing a thoroughfare plan to identify and designate key thoroughfares in the County and to consider developing zoning overlays with regulations applicable to development proposed alongdesignated thoroughfares; consider developingor enhancingresidential Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 13 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 development design guidelines and standards; consider developingor enhancing commercial and industrial building and development design guidelinesand standards; monitor Federal and State programs; continue to market the Commerce Centre; interact with Federal and State agencies and local governments in the region; seek assistance in developing a storm water management plan and implementing (infrastructure) system improvements; and, assist the State to adopt policies for public trust waters to help ensure that water quality is maintained if not impaired and improved if impaired. Specific projects geared toward Hertford include:consider developingor enhancing residential development design guidelines and standards; consider developingor enhancingcommercial and industrial building and development design guidelines and standards; monitor Federal and State programs; continue to market the Commerce Centre; and, interact with Federal and State agencies and local governments in the region. Specific projects geared toward Winfall include:consider developingor enhancing residential development design guidelines and standards; consider developingor enhancingcommercial and industrial building and development design guidelines and standards; monitor Federal and State programs; continue to market the Commerce Centre; and, interact with Federal and State agencies and local governments in the region. Locality specific projects, and the needed adjustments and amendments to ordinances and regulations cited above,are listed in the next section as action items in the Action Plan/Schedule(s) for Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall. D. Action Plan/Schedule State guidelines require that the plan include a separate action plan and schedule. The action plan includes the priority actions that Perquimans County, Hertford, and Winfall will undertake to implement the plan. The accompanying schedule includesthe fiscal year in which the actions are initiated and the year that they are complete. The schedule covers a 5-year period. The action plan and schedule will be used to prepare the implementation status report, which is required by CAMA land use planning grant rules, found in 15A NCAC 7L .0511. These rules require submission of an Implementation Status Report every two years for as long as the plan remains in effect.State guidelines also require the action plan to include a description of the specific steps that will be taken to involve citizens in the implementation of the plan. EXHIBIT X-Awhich follows, is the Perquimans County action plan and schedule. EXHIBIT X-Bon page X-19is Hertford’s action plan and schedule. EXHIBIT X-Con page X-22is Winfall’s action plan and schedule. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 14 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT X-A PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PERQUIMANS COUNTY ACTION PLAN AND SCHEDULE Perquimans County developed the following action plan and scheduleto implement the land use plan: a. Public AccessImplementation Actions Review through the subdivision plat and site plan review and approval process, proposed waterfront land development projects to ensure consistency with public access goals and policies. Ongoing Seek funding from DCM for a grant to prepare a shoreline access plan. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Initiate implementation of the recommendations of the shoreline access plan, seeking funding approval for recommended acquisitions/improvements and developing specific criteria and standards for the provision of public shoreline access. Begin: 2018Complete: 2020 b. Land Use CompatibilityImplementation Actions Amend the subdivision regulations as necessary, including but not limited to standards for minor subdivisions in historic agricultural areas, provision of public water accesses, and enhanced erosion and sediment control standards. Begin:2016Complete:2017 Amend the zoning ordinance as necessary, including but not limited to clustering of development, provision of public water accesses, enhanced erosion and sediment control standards, additional overlays, and sediment control standards, additional overlays, and develop enhanced highway corridor overlay provisions including access controls, the identification of transitional areas, and mapping of the overlay boundary, particularly along U.S. 17. Begin:2016Complete:2017 Develop residential development design guidelines and standards. Begin:2018Complete:2019 Develop commercial and industrial building and development design guidelines and standards. Begin:2018Complete:2019 Undertake a study to identify prime agricultural areas within the County. Begin:2018Complete:2019 Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 15 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Develop, in cooperation with NCDOT, requirements for regulating vehicular access to State roadways, and amend the County’s zoning and subdivision ordinances accordingly. Begin:2017Complete:2017 Work with Hertford and Winfall, as applicable, to develop coordinated land use and development regulations as applicable for areas of common interest such as within the Hertford ETJ and along U.S. 17. Begin:2016Complete:2017 Study and/or adopt text amendments to the zoning ordinance and/orsubdivision regulations concerning: stormwater and drainage management standards; family/private subdivisions, and other related lot and road requirements; new placement of residence on nonconforming lot; wind energy devices; rural commercial initiative; manufactured home regulations; planned unit development conditional use (PUD\[CU\]) district; public sewage disposal systems, individual septic systems, and “appropriate certification” to support rezoning requests; North Carolina Fire Code recommendations pertaining to road, water system, and fire hydrant standards; final plats under bind; court ordered subdivisions;and, design standards. Begin:2015Complete:2016 c. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Facilities and Services Implementation Actions Develop, in cooperation with NCDOT, athoroughfare plan. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Develop acapital improvements plan. Begin:2017Complete:2017 Support efforts to develop a blue ways/greenways trail system in and through the County. Ongoing Work with Hertford to clarify and determine service provision responsibilities within the Hertford ETJ, establishing formal utility service area boundaries and agreements and to develop coordinated land use and development regulations within such areas. Begin:2017Complete:2017 Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 16 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Work with Hertford and Winfall tocorrect problems associated with public water and wastewater systems. Ongoing Review future proposed water system extensions for consistency with the goals and policies of the land use plan. Ongoing d. Natural Hazard AreasImplementation Actions Reviewthe zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and flood damage prevention regulations to determine if more specific locationand density regulations regarding development or redevelopment activities within identified flood hazardareas and storm surge areas are warranted. Issues to be addressed include restrictions on land uses that utilize or store hazardous materials on-site, establishment of riparian buffers, increasing the minimum freeboard floor height above base flood elevations, etc. Ongoing Avoid zoning areas susceptible to storm surge for high density residential or intensive nonresidential uses. Ongoing Consider seeking Federal or State grant funding to acquire land in the most hazardous areas to minimize future property damage and loss of life. Ongoing Consider the feasibility of relocating or modifying affected public facilities if any portion of such facilities is significantly damaged by a major storm eventto prevent the reoccurrence of storm damage. Ongoing Coordinate the review and approval of development plans for major subdivisions, multi- family developments, and large public and institutional uses located within identified natural hazard areas with emergency service providers. Ongoing Continue enforcement of the State Building Code provisions regarding wind resistance requirements and participation on the National Flood Insurance Program. Ongoing e. Water QualityImplementation Actions Seek assistance in developing a multi-jurisdictional storm water management plan. Begin:2016Complete:2017 Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 17 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Review the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance to determine if revisions are needed to include additional measures, such as riparian buffers and impervious surface limitations, to control stormwater discharges. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Consider the adoption of a wellhead protection ordinance to regulate land uses within areas that replenish groundwater supply. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Continue to require, through its subdivision ordinance, adequate stormwater drainage systems for new developments. Ongoing Continue to promote the use of best management practices to minimize the degradation of water quality resulting from stormwater runoff. Ongoing Continue to coordinate the approval of land development projects with the applicable State agencies. Ongoing f. Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) Implementation Strategies Review the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance to determine if revisions are need to include additional protective measures for AEC. Begin:2016Complete:2017 g. Local Areas of ConcernImplementation Actions Promote development in the Commerce Centre. Ongoing Continue public participation program. Ongoing Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 18 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT X-B PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA TOWN OF HERTFORD ACTION PLAN AND SCHEDULE Hertford developed the following action plan and schedule to implement the land use plan: a. Public AccessImplementation Actions Seek funding through DCM for a grant to prepare a shoreline access plan. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Initiate implementation of the recommendations of the shoreline access plan, seeking funding approval for recommended acquisitions/improvements and developing specific criteria and standards for the provision of public shoreline access. Begin: 2018Complete: 2020 Maintain the public access at Missing Mill Park. Ongoing b. Land Use CompatibilityImplementation Actions Developresidential development design guidelines and standards. Begin:2018Complete:2019 Develop commercial and industrial building and development design .guidelines and standards Begin:2018Complete:2019 Develop, in cooperation with NCDOT, requirements for regulating vehicular access to State roadways, and amend the County’s zoning and subdivision ordinances accordingly. Begin:2017Complete:2017 Work with Perquimans County and Winfall, as applicable, to develop coordinated land use and development regulations as applicable for areas of common interest such as within the Hertford ETJ and along U.S. 17. Begin:2016Complete:2017 c. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Facilities and Services Implementation Actions Develop a capital improvements plan. Begin:2016Complete:2016 Support efforts to develop a blue ways/greenways system in and through the Town. Ongoing Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 19 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Update, in cooperation with NCDOT, the thoroughfare plan. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Work with Perquimans County and Winfall to correct problems associated with water andwastewater systems. Ongoing Work with Perquimans County to clarify and determine service provision responsibilities within the Hertford ETJ, establishing formal utility service area boundaries and agreements and to develop coordinated land use and development regulations within such areas. Begin:2017Complete:2017 Review future proposed water and wastewater system extensions for consistency with the goals and policies of the land use plan. Ongoing d. Natural Hazard AreasImplementation Actions Review the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and flood damage prevention regulations to determine if more specific location and density regulations regarding development or redevelopment activities within identified flood hazard areas and storm surge areas are warranted. Issues to be addressed include restrictions on land uses that utilize or store hazardous materials on-site, establishment of riparian buffers, increasing the minimum freeboard floor height above base flood elevations, etc. Ongoing Avoid zoning areas susceptible to storm surge for high density residential or intensive nonresidential uses. Ongoing Consider seeking Federal or State grant funding to acquire land in the most hazardous areas to minimize future property damage and loss of life. Ongoing Consider the feasibility of relocating or modifying affected public facilities if any portion of such facilities is significantly damaged by a major storm event to prevent the reoccurrence of storm damage. Ongoing Coordinate the review and approval of development plans for major subdivisions, multi- family developments, and large public and institutional uses located within identified natural hazard areas with emergency service providers. Ongoing Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 20 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 e. Water QualityImplementation Actions Seek assistance in developing a joint stormwater management plan. Begin:2016Complete:2017 Review the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance to determine if revisions are needed to include additional measures, such as riparian buffers and impervious surface limitations, to control stormwater discharges. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Consider the adoption of a wellhead protection ordinance to regulate land uses within areas that replenish groundwater supply. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Continue to require, through its subdivision ordinance, adequate stormwater drainage systems for new developments. Ongoing Continue to promote the use of best management practices to minimize the degradation of water quality resulting from stormwater runoff. Ongoing Continue to coordinate the approval of land development projects with the applicable State agencies. Ongoing f. Areas of Environmental Concern Implementation Strategies Review the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance to determine if revisions are need to include additional protective measures for AEC. Begin:2016Complete:2017 g. Local Areas of ConcernImplementation Actions Promote development in the Commerce Centre. Ongoing Continue public participation program. Ongoing Continue efforts to market and redevelop downtown Hertford. Ongoing Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 21 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 EXHIBIT X-C PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA TOWN OF WINFALL ACTION PLAN AND SCHEDULE Winfall developed the following action plan and schedule to implement the land use plan: a. Public Access Implementation Actions Maintain the public access site at the Town Hall. Ongoing Seek funding through DCM for a grant to prepare a shoreline access plan. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Initiate implementation of the recommendations of the shoreline access plan, seeking funding approval for recommended acquisitions/improvements and developing specific criteria and standards for the provision of public shoreline access. Begin: 2018Complete: 2020 b. Land Use Compatibility Implementation Actions Develop residential development design guidelines and standards. Begin:2018Complete:2019 Develop commercial and industrial building and development design guidelines and standards. Begin:2018Complete:2019 Develop, in cooperation with NCDOT, requirements for regulating vehicular access to State roadways, and amend the County’s zoning and subdivision ordinances accordingly. Begin:2017Complete:2017 Work with Perquimans County and Hertford, as applicable, to develop coordinated land use and development regulations as applicable for areas of common interest such as along U.S. 17. Begin:2016Complete:2017 c. Infrastructure Carrying Capacity and Provision of Facilities and Services Implementation Actions Develop a capital improvements plan. Begin:2016Complete:2016 Support efforts to develop a blue ways/greenways system in and through the Town. Ongoing Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 22 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Update, in cooperation with NCDOT, the thoroughfare plan. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Continue to work with Perquimans County and Hertfordto correct problems associated with water and wastewater systems. Ongoing Work with Perquimans County to clarify and determine service provision responsibilities, establishing formal utility service area boundaries and agreements and to develop coordinated land use and development regulations within such areas. Begin:2017Complete:2017 Review future proposed water and wastewater system extensions for consistency with the goals and policies of the land use plan. Ongoing d. Natural Hazard Areas Implementation Actions Review the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and flood damage prevention regulations to determine if more specific location and density regulations regarding development or redevelopment activities within identified flood hazard areas and storm surge areas are warranted. Issues to be addressed include restrictions on land uses that utilize or store hazardous materials on-site, establishment of riparian buffers, increasing the minimum freeboard floor height above base flood elevations, etc. Ongoing Avoid zoning areas susceptible to storm surge for high density residential or intensive nonresidential uses. Ongoing Consider seeking Federal or State grant funding to acquire land in the most hazardous areas to minimize future property damage and loss of life. Ongoing Consider the feasibility of relocating or modifying affected public facilities if any portion of such facilities is significantly damaged by a major storm event to prevent the reoccurrence of storm damage. Ongoing Coordinate the review and approval of development plans for major subdivisions, multi- family developments, and large public and institutional uses located within identified natural hazard areas with emergency service providers. Ongoing Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 23 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Continue enforcement of the State Building Code provisions regarding wind resistance requirements and participation on the National Flood Insurance Program. Ongoing e. Water Quality Implementation Actions Seek funding and technical assistance in developing a joint storm water management plan. Begin:2016Complete:2017 Review the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance to determine if revisions are needed to include additional measures, such as riparian buffers and impervious surface limitations, to control stormwater discharges. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Consider the adoption of a wellhead protection ordinance to regulate land uses within areas that replenish groundwater supply. Begin:2017Complete:2018 Continue to require, through its subdivision ordinance, adequate stormwater drainage systems for new developments. Ongoing Continue to promote the use of best management practices to minimize the degradation of water quality resulting from stormwater runoff. Ongoing Continue to coordinate the approval of land development projects with the applicable State agencies. Ongoing f. Areas of Environmental Concern Implementation Strategies Review the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance to determine if revisions are need to include additional protective measures for AEC. Begin:2016Complete:2017 g. Local Areas of Concern ImplementationActions Promote development inthe Commerce Centre. Ongoing Continue public participation program. Ongoing Continue efforts to market and redevelopWinfall’s commercial areas. Ongoing Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 24 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 E. Activities to Assist in Monitoring Plan Implementation To assist in monitoring implementation of the land use plan, the County and its towns, through their staffs and their respective planning boards, will meet annually to conduct a review of the proposed implementation activities delineated in Exhibit X-A, Exhibit X-B, and Exhibit X-C to determine the following: The status of the implementation actions proposed during the previous fiscal year. If the implementation action has been completed, evaluate the general effectiveness of the implementation action taken and make recommendations on any follow-up action deemed necessary to assist in implementing the goals, objectives, and policies of the land use plan. If the implementation action has not been undertaken, assess the reasons that the action has not been completed, evaluate the current need to undertake the action, and make recommendations regarding a revised schedule for carrying out the action. In addition to reviewing specific implementation actions outlined in the exhibits, the County and its towns will conduct an assessment of the general effectiveness of the policies outlined in this land use plan and make recommendations on any follow-up action deemed necessary to improve the effectiveness of the policies. Following the annual review, the results of the evaluation and any recommendations will be forwarded to the respectivegoverning bodies, which will make a determination of what actions, if any,should be taken to ensure the continued implementation of the land use plan. All planning board and governing body meetings are open to the public and citizen comments are welcomed. F.Land Use Plan Amendments When the Perquimans County CAMA Core Land Use Plan needsto be amended, the County will apply the guidelines for Land Use Plan Amendments under Subchapter 7B, Section 0.900 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. A brief summary of the County’s amendment process is provided below. The Land Use Plan may be amended as a whole by a single resolution or in parts by successive resolutions. The successive resolution may address geographical sections, county divisions, or functional units of a subject matter. Participating municipalities may make amendments to the land use plan as it affects their jurisdictions. The County/participating municipality must hold a public hearing of which the public has been properly notified. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 25 Perquimans County, North CarolinaChapter X CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update2005-2006November 16, 2015 Copies of the proposed amendment(s) must be available for review at the County’s Planning Officeor participating municipalities’ primary governmental office during designated hours. The executive secretary or a designated agent of the Coastal Resources Commission shall be given notice of the public hearing, a copy of the proposed amendment(s), and a reason for the amendment(s). Amendments must be consistent with the Coastal Resources Commission’s Land Use Planning Guidelines (15A NCAC 7B) and, if possible, with the Land Use Plans of adjacent jurisdictions. If possible, the County/participating municipality will adopt the plan amendments expeditiously following the close of the public hearing. The County/participating municipality will provide the executive secretary of the Coastal Resources Commission with a copy of the amended text or maps, and certification of adoption within seven days of adoption. Any changes to this plan affecting areas within the jurisdiction of a participating municipality will not be considered/approved without prior review and recommendation by the governing body of the affected municipality. The advertising cost of amendments to this plan which are not initiated by the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners will be paid for by the individual, organization, other entity requesting the amendment. Perquimans County, North Carolina X- Community Planning Collaborative 26 Perquimans County, North CarolinaWorkshops and Meetings CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS This section will be completed upon adoption of the Perquimans County CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006bythe Perquimans County Board of Commissioners. February 17, 2005Land Use Plan Update Committee meeting (Phase 1orientation) February 19, 2005Perquimans County Board of Commissioners strategic planning retreat March 17, 2005Initial public input session/Land Use Plan Update Committee meeting April 22, 2005Joint planning meeting (Perquimans County Board of Commissioners, Town of Hertford, and Town of Winfall Representatives September 27, 2005Public Input Session -Winfall Town Hall September 27, 2005Public Input Session -Hertford Town Hall September 29, 2005Public Input Session -Bethel Volunteer Fire Department October 4, 2005Public Input Session -Belvidere Ruritan Club October 6, 2005Public Input Session -Durant’s Neck Ruritan Club October, 2005 - December, 2005 Staff/consultant work sessions April 6, 2006Meeting with trailblazers representatives to discuss goals and policies April 6, 2006Future Land Use Planning Workshop –Perquimans County Planning Board, Hertford Planning Board, and representatives from Winfall Town Council and Planning Board April 27, 2006Staff/consultant work session to review draft Future Land Use maps May 26, 2006Work session with Winfall representatives to review Future Land Use map June 26, 2006Staff/consultant work session to review Future Land Use maps September 12, 2006Planning Board meeting (discussionof Chapters IX and X) September 13, 2006Staff/consultant work session to review Planning Board concerning Chapters IX and X October, 2006 – November , 2007Staff/consultant work sessions to prepare for and then respond to DCM review comments. (Staff andconsultant met monthly and sometimes bi-monthly during the period.) October 28, 2009Staff/consultant work session to respond to DCM review comments. November 20, 2009Staff/consultant work session to respond to DCM review comments. Perquimans County, North Carolina WS - Community Planning Collaborative 1 Perquimans County, North CarolinaWorkshops and Meetings CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 January 22, 2010Staff/consultant work session to respond to DCM review comments. March 12, 2010Staff/consultant work session to respond to DCM review comments. April 16, 2010Staff/consultant work session with Hertford and Winfall representatives to respond to DCM review comments May 17, 2010Hertford Planning Board (future land use map review and revisions) June 7, 2010Staff/consultant work session with Hertford and Winfall representatives to respond to DCM review comments. July 19, 2010Hertford Planning Board (goals and policies review and revision) July 20, 2010Staff/consultant work session with Hertford and Winfall representatives to respond to DCM review comments. September 17, 2010Staff/consultant work session to respond to DCM review comments. October 28, 2010Staff/consultant work session to respond to DCM review comments. PerquimansCounty developed and adopted a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) at the beginning of the CAMA CoreLand Use PlanUpdate 2005-2006development process. The CPP was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on April 4, 2005. The CPP is on file in the PerquimansCounty Planner’s Office. In addition to the numerous workshops and meetings held during the planning process,information about the land use plan process and copies of draft chapters and exhibits was distributed as requested. Information was also distributed, and input was solicited at civic group meetings held during the planning process. Perquimans County, North Carolina WS - Community Planning Collaborative 2 Perquimans County, North CarolinaSources Consulted CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16,2015 SOURCES CONSULTED This section willbe completed upon adoption of the Perquimans CountyCAMACore Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006by the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners. Bissell Professional Group Diehl & Phillips, Inc. (base mapping) Green Engineering, P.L.L.C. Hertford Land Use Plan Update Hertford Local Water Supply Plan 1997 V North Carolina Administrative Code NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources NC Department of Health and Human Services NC Department of Transportation NC Division of Coastal Management NC Division of Marine Fisheries NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation NC Division of Water Resources NC Division of Water Quality NC Division of Waste Management NC Forest Service NC Marine Fisheries Commission NC Natural Heritage Program NC Office of State Archaeology NC Public Water Supply Section NC State Demographer’s Office NC Wildlife Resources Commission PasquotankRiver Basin-wide Water Quality Plan, May 2002 (Division of Water Quality) PerquimansCounty Board of Commissioners PerquimansCounty CAMA Land Use Plan Update, 1998 Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce PerquimansCounty Health Department Perquimans County Inspections Office PerquimansCounty Local Water Supply Plan2002 PerquimansCounty Manager’s Office PerquimansCounty Ordinances PerquimansCounty Planning Board PerquimansCounty Planning Office PerquimansCounty Public Schools PerquimansCounty Sheriff’s Department Perquimans County Tax Department(Geographic Information System) PerquimansCounty Water Department Perquimans County Water System Policies, Rules, and Regulations August 2, 2004 Preliminary Engineering Report Water System Improvements Town of Hertford, Green Engineering, P.L.L.C., August 2003 Perquimans County, North Carolina SC -Community Planning Collaborative 1 Perquimans County, North CarolinaSources Consulted CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16,2015 Preliminary Engineering Report Waste Water System Improvements Town of Hertford, Green Engineering, P.L.L.C., December 2004 Soil Survey of Chowan and Perquimans Counties, North Carolina (US Department of Agriculture) Town of Hertford Town of Winfall US Army Corps of Engineers US Census Bureau US Department of Agriculture US Environmental Protection Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service US Geological Survey Water and Wastewater Regionalization Study, Perquimans County, NC, April 13, 2007, The Wooten Company Winfall Local Water Supply Plan 1997 Perquimans County, North Carolina SC -Community Planning Collaborative 2 Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 1 PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL SOIL MAP Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative APPENDIX 3 PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA FAST & SLOW INUNDATION ´ STORM SURGE 01246 Miles Legend FAST INUNDATION SLOW INUNDATION PARCELS WINFALL TOWN LIMITS HERTFORD TOWN LIMITS SOURCE: Perquimans County Geographic Information System. AP-3 APPENDIX 4 PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA FIRE DISTRICTS ´ 2102 Miles LEGEND PARCELS Belvidere Fire Hertford Town Limit Winfall Town Limit Fire Districts Belvidere Fire Bethel Fire Durants Neck Fire Winfall Fire Hertford Fire Inter Co Fire Winfall Fire Inter Co Fire Winfall Fire Hertford Fire Hertford Fire Durants Neck Fire Bethel Fire AP-4 SOURCE: Perquimans County Geographic Information System APPENDIX 5 Perquimans County, NC Blueways \[ e !9 !| !9 !´ \[ !|e ÆW ! !´ ! !9 !| !| !! !´ \[ e µ !| ! !´ !| !| \[ e ÆW Newbold-White Hou !! Legend !! Double Camping Platform Perquimans River !9 !! !|!! N36° 19.829' W76° 30.049' Triple Camping Platform !9 Historic Sites \[ e N36° 18.450' !| W76° 32.629' Bed-n-breakfast ! ÆW Restaurants !´ ! ! Access Points !| !!!!!!!! Perquimans River Paddle Trail Historic Belvidere Birding Trail N36° 16.093' W76° 32.711'\[e !|!´ Railroad Track ! Roads Hertford Town Limit Goodwin Creek ! !! ! N36° 14.376' W76° 33.049' !| ! Mill Creek Historic Winfall Perquimans River \[ e !9 N36° 11.984' W76° 27.835' !| SR 1113 REAT HOPE CHURCH RD G !9 Historic Old Neck Suttons Creek !´ !|\[ e ÆW !! !´ !! !9 !|!| !´ e\[ !! N36° 11.448' ! W76° 28.167' !| N36° 11.468' W76° 27.986' ! !´ !| Newbold-White House Historic Hertford ! !| N36° 10.027' \[ e ÆW W76° 26.196' Raccoon Creek !´ !!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !| N36° 9.040' W76° 22.917' Perquimans River N36° 7.420' W76° 26.475' !| N36° 6.721' W76° 29.130' ÆW !| ! Yeopim Crk ! !| Bethel Creek N36° 5.512' W76° 27.582' ÆW !!!! !| N36° 4.720' Yeopim River W76° 25.139' Created By Rhonda Money 01234Miles Perquimans Co. GIS Mapper February 2010 AP-5 Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 6*(See NOTE at end of table) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL POLICIES ON CRC LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS PUBLIC ACCESS (TO PUBLIC TRUST WATERS) (PA) POLICIES PUBLIC WATERLAND USE INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL WATER QUALITYLOCAL AREAS OF ACCESSCOMPATIBILITYCARRYING HAZARDSCONCERN CAPACITY POLICYMore planned Reduction in habitatWater, sewer, and Land uses and Land use and Sustainable commercial (See Pages IX-6access locationsloss and other key community development patterns development criteria development &IX-7for fragmentation facilities and services that reduce and measures that details of each Upgrades to existing related to impacts of being available in vulnerability to abate impacts that Eco-tourism & policy)access locationsland use and required locations at natural hazardsdegrade water recreation developmentadequate capacities to quality support planned Land uses and Conserve natural, Reduction of water community growth development patterns cultural, and historic resource and water and development that take into account resources quality degradationpatternsthe existing and planned capacity of Growth management evacuation standards & adequate infrastructureinfrastructure PA#1BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#2BENEFICIAL PA#3BENEFICIAL PA#4BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#5BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#6BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#7BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#8BENEFICIAL PA#9BENEFICIAL PA#10BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#11BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#12BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#13BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL PA#14BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 6(continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL POLICIES ON CRC LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS LAND USE COMPATIBILITY (LUC)POLICIES PUBLIC WATER LAND USE INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL WATER QUALITYLOCAL AREASOF ACCESSCOMPATIBILITYCARRYING HAZARDSCONCERN CAPACITY POLICYMore planned access Reduction in habitat Water, sewer, and Land uses and Land use and Sustainable commercial (See Pages IX-locationsloss and other key community development patterns development criteria development 7-IX-11for fragmentation facilities and services that reduce and measures that details of each Upgrades to existing related to impacts of being available in vulnerability to abate impacts that Eco-tourism & policy)access locationsland use and required locations at natural hazardsdegrade waterrecreation developmentadequate capacities to quality support planned Land uses and Conserve natural, Reduction of water community growth development patterns cultural, and historic resource and water and development that take into account resources quality degradationpatternsthe existing and planned capacity of Growth management evacuation standards & adequate infrastructureinfrastructure LUC#1BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#2BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#3BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#4BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#5BENEFICIAL LUC#6BENEFICIAL LUC#7BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#8BENEFICIAL LUC#9BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#10BENEFICIAL LUC#11BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#12BENEFICIAL LUC#13BENEFICIAL LUC#14BENEFICIAL Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 LUC#15BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#16BENEFICIAL LUC#17BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#18BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#19BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#20BENEFICIAL LUC#21BENEFICIAL LUC#22BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#23BENEFICIAL LUC#24BENEFICIAL LUC#25BENEFICIAL LUC#26BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#27BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#28BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#29BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#30BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#31BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL LUC#32BENEFICIAL LUC#33BENEFICIAL Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 6(continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL POLICIES ON CRC LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS INFRASTRUCTURE CARRYING CAPACITY (ICC) POLICIES PUBLIC WATER LAND USE INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL WATER QUALITYLOCAL AREAS OF ACCESSCOMPATIBILITYCARRYING HAZARDSCONCERN CAPACITY POLICYMore planned access Reduction in habitat Water, sewer, andLand uses and Land use and Sustainable commercial (See Pages IX-locationsloss and other key community development patterns development criteria development 11&IX-12for fragmentation facilities and services that reduce and measures that details of each Upgrades to existing related to impacts of being available in vulnerability to abate impacts that Eco-tourism & policy)access locationsland use and required locations at natural hazardsdegrade water recreation developmentadequate capacities to quality support planned Land uses and Conserve natural, Reduction of water community growth development patterns cultural, and historic resource and water and development that take into account resources quality degradationpatternsthe existing and planned capacity of Growth management evacuation standards & adequate infrastructureinfrastructure ICC#1BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL ICC#2BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL ICC#3BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL ICC#4BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL ICC#5BENEFICIAL ICC#6BENEFICIAL ICC#7BENEFICIAL ICC#8BENEFICIAL ICC#9BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL ICC#10BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 6(continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL POLICIES ON CRC LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS NATURAL HAZARD AREAS (NHA)POLICIES PUBLIC WATER LAND USE INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL WATER QUALITYLOCAL AREAS OF ACCESSCOMPATIBILITYCARRYING HAZARDSCONCERN CAPACITY POLICYMore planned access Reduction in habitat Water, sewer, and Land uses and Land use and Sustainable commercial (See Pages IX-locationsloss and other key community development patterns development criteria development 13 & IX-14for fragmentation facilities and services that reduce and measures that details of each Upgrades to existing related to impacts of being available in vulnerability to abate impacts that Eco-tourism & policy)access locationsland use and required locations at natural hazardsdegrade water recreation developmentadequate capacities to quality support planned Land uses and Conserve natural, Reduction of water community growth development patterns cultural, and historic resource and water and development that take into account resources quality degradationpatternsthe existing and planned capacity of Growth management evacuation standards & adequate infrastructureinfrastructure NHA#1BENEFICIAL NHA#2BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL NHA#3BENEFICIAL NHA#4BENEFICIAL NHA#5BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL NHA#6BENEFICIAL NHA#7BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL NHA#8BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL NHA#9BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL NHA#10BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL NHA#11BENEFICIAL NHA#12BENEFICIAL NHA#13BENEFICIAL Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 6(continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL POLICIES ON CRC LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS WATER QUALITY (WQ)POLICIES PUBLIC WATER LAND USE INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL WATER QUALITYLOCAL AREAS OF ACCESSCOMPATIBILITYCARRYING HAZARDSCONCERN CAPACITY POLICYMore planned access Reduction in habitat Water, sewer, and Land uses and Land use and Sustainable commercial (See Pages IX-locationsloss and other key community development patterns development criteria development 14-IX-16for fragmentation facilities and services that reduce and measures that details of each Upgrades to existing related to impacts of being available in vulnerability to abate impacts that Eco-tourism & policy)access locationsland use and required locations at natural hazardsdegrade water recreation developmentadequate capacities to quality support planned Land uses and Conserve natural, Reduction of water community growth development patterns cultural, and historic resource and water and development that take into account resources quality degradationpatternsthe existing and planned capacity of Growth management evacuation standards & adequate infrastructureinfrastructure WQ#1BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL WQ#2BENEFICIAL WQ#3BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL WQ#4BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL WQ#5BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL WQ#6BENEFICIAL WQ#7BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL WQ#8BENEFICIAL WQ#9BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL WQ#10BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 6(continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL POLICIES ON CRC LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) POLICIES PUBLIC WATER LAND USE INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL WATER QUALITYLOCAL AREAS OF ACCESSCOMPATIBILITYCARRYING HAZARDSCONCERN CAPACITY POLICYMore planned access Reduction in habitat Water, sewer, and Land uses and Land use and Sustainable commercial (See Pages IX-locationsloss and other key community development patterns development criteria development 16 & IX-17for fragmentation facilities and services that reduce and measures that details of each Upgrades to existing related to impacts of being available in vulnerability to abate impacts that Eco-tourism & policy)access locationsland use and required locations atnatural hazardsdegrade water recreation developmentadequate capacities to quality support planned Land uses and Conserve natural, Reduction of water community growth development patterns cultural, and historic resource and water and development that take into account resources quality degradationpatternsthe existing and planned capacity ofGrowth management evacuation standards & adequate infrastructureinfrastructure AEC#1BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL AEC#2BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL AEC#3BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL AEC#4BENEFICIAL AEC#5BENEFICIAL AEC#6BENEFICIAL AEC#7BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL AEC#8BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL AEC#9BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 6(continued) PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY, HERTFORD, AND WINFALL POLICIES ON CRC LAND USE PLAN MANAGEMENT TOPICS LOCAL AREAS OFCONCERN (LAC) POLICIES PUBLIC WATER LAND USE INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL WATER QUALITYLOCAL AREAS OF ACCESSCOMPATIBILITYCARRYING HAZARDSCONCERN CAPACITY POLICYMore planned access Reduction in habitat Water, sewer, and Land uses and Land use and Sustainable commercial (See Pages IX-locationsloss and other key community development patterns development criteria development 17-IX-24for fragmentation facilities and services that reduce and measures that details of each Upgrades to existingrelated to impacts of being available in vulnerability to abate impacts that Eco-tourism & policy)access locationsland use and required locations at natural hazardsdegrade water recreation developmentadequate capacities to quality support planned Land uses and Conserve natural, Reduction of water community growth development patterns cultural, and historic resource and water and development that take into account resources quality degradationpatternsthe existing and planned capacity of Growth management evacuation standards & adequate infrastructureinfrastructure Comm.&Ind. Development BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC # 1) Comm. &Ind. DevelopmentBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC # 2) Comm. &Ind. DevelopmentBENEFICIAL (LAC #3) Comm. & Ind. Development BENEFICIAL (LAC #4) Comm. & Ind. Development BENEFICIAL (LAC #5) Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Comm. & Ind. Development BENEFICIAL (LAC #6) Community Appearance BENEFICIAL (LAC #7) Community Appearance BENEFICIAL (LAC #8) Perq.River Shoreline BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #9) Perq.River Shoreline BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #10) Perq.River Shoreline BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #11) Perq.River Shoreline BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #12) Perq.River Shoreline BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #13) Perq.River Shoreline BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #14) Development DesignStds.BENEFICIAL (LAC #15) Development Design Stds.BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #16) Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Federal Properties &BENEFICIAL Programs (LAC #17) Federal Properties &BENEFICIAL Programs(LAC #18) Growth Management BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #19) Growth Management BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #20) Intergovern- mental BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Relations (LAC #21) Intergovern- mental BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Relations (LAC #22) Public Safety (LAC #23)BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Redevelopment (LAC #24)BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Redevelopment (LAC #25)BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Redevelopment (LAC #26)BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Residential Development BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #27) Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 Residential Development BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #28) Residential Development BENEFICIAL (LAC #29) Septic Tank Use (LAC #30)BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Septic Tank Use (LAC #31)BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Solid Waste Management BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #32) Storm Water Management BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #33) Storm Water Management BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #34) Storm Water Management BENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIALBENEFICIAL (LAC #35) Transportation (LAC #36)BENEFICIALBENEFICIAL Transportation (LAC #37)BENEFICIAL *NOTE: Blank spaces in the tables that comprise this APPENDIX 6 indicate neutral impact. All local policies have been determined to have either a positive or neutral impact on CRC managementtopics. No specific actions are required to mitigate negative impacts. Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 7 PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EXCERPT (SECTION 3.0 EXISTING FACILITIES AND SECTION 4.0 DEMAND PROJECTIONS, pages 4 through 26) FROM WATER AND WASTEWATER REGIONALIZATION STUDY, PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NC, APRIL 13, 2007, THE WOOTEN COMPANY Perquimans County, North Carolina Community Planning Collaborative Perquimans County, North CarolinaAppendix CAMA Core Land Use Plan Update 2005-2006November 16, 2015 APPENDIX 8 PERQUIMANS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ALBEMARLE PLANTATION UTILITY SYSTEM MAPSHOWING SEWER FORCE MAINS (FM), LIFT STATIONS, AND WATER (DISTRIBUTION) LINES (W) (SOURCE: BISSELL PROFESSIONAL GROUP) SOURCE: Bissell Professional Group, P.O. Box 1068, 3512 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 27949, 39UV www.bissellprofessionalgroup.com V39U, 2010. 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