Town of Cramerton

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Town of Cramerton

• PLANNING, ZONING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
  ENFORCEMENT

Board of Commissioners Planning Session September
19th 2006
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Taking a look at

• Where we were YESTERDAY
• Where we are TODAY
• Where will we go TOMORROW

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Yesterday

• No Planning / Zoning
• Combined Town/County Zoning
• 1984 Town Zoning Ordinance
• COG Zoning Assistance
• 1992 Town Zoning Subdivision Ord.
• Manager / COG / PD Code Enf
• Planner / COG / PD Code Enf
• Full Service Planning / Zoning Dept.
• Still Under 1992 Ordinances

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The Last Five Years

• Complete Revision of 1992 Code
• 1 Year Development Moratorium
• 2002 Unified Land Development Code
• Records System Update - Digital
• Revised Junk Car Ordinance
• Rental Ordinance Adopted
• Privilege License Ord. Adopted
• Phase II SW Program Started
• Flood Hazard Ordinance Adopted
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Adopted
• Residential Design Standards Adopted
• TND Zoning District Text Adopted
• GIS Program Implemented

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Today

• Increased Residential Growth
• Increased Population Base
• Increased Need For Retail / Comm.
• Increased Calls For Service - CE
• Increased Levels of Planning Services
• Market Demands On Development
• Location - Charlotte / Metro Area
• Transportation Corridors 74 / 85 / 279
• Voter Approved ABC Retail Sales
• Need for Higher Density Mixed Use
• Preserve Open Space / Greenways

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Responsibilities

• Land Development Code
• Land Use / Comprehensive Plan
• General Code of Ordinances
• Beautification Ordinance
• Stormwater Management Program
• Flood Hazard Ordinance
• Privilege License Ordinance
• Erosion Sedimentation Control
• Less Than 1 Acre Sites
• ABC Permit Zoning Compliance

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Day to Day

• Review Building Plans
• Issue Zoning Permits
• Inspect for Zoning Compliance
• Issue Compliance Certificates
• Investigate Code Enf. Complaints
• Land Subdivision Reviews
• Misc. Permits, Special Events
• Development Meetings
• Ordinance Meetings (GUDO, SW, MPO)

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What Is Involved - Permits

• Builder Consultation
• Application Submitted w/ Plans
• Confirm Zoning District
• Review Plans for Compliance
• New Process w/ Design Standards
• Check Setbacks / Lot Size
• Confirm Water / Sewer Service
• Collect Applicable Fees
• Issue Permit

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Next Steps in Permitting

• Site Inspections During Construction
• Assure Permit Compliance
• Lot Layout / Setbacks
• Erosion Control
• Debris Containment
• Street Maintenance
• Final Inspections for Compliance
• Issue Certificate of Compliance

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Active Developments

• Cramer Mountain
• Timberlake
• Old Course
• Cramerton Village
• Lineberger Place
• Tomshir Estates
• Mayflower Meadows
• Newport Landing
• Cramerton Oaks

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In Approval Process

• Lakewood TND
• 675 Homesites w/ Mixed Use
• River Bluff _at_ Cramer Mtn.
• 165 SF Homesites
• The Village _at_ Southfork
• 350 to 400 Homesites

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2006 Stats to Date

• Permits Reviewed / Issued 100
• Compliance Inspections 43
• Development Reviews 16
• Developer / Agency Meetings 164
• Ordinance Violations 147
• Minimum Housing Violations 13
• Stormwater Violations 4

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Tomorrow

• Population Estimates - Based Only On 3
  Developments In The Approval Process
• 5 Years 5,500
• 10 Years 6,400
• New Residential Units 1240
• This Does Not Include 9 Current Developments
  Under Construction

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Needs

• Staffing For Code Enforcement
• Shared Officer w/ Police Dept.
• Weeded Lot / High Grass
• Junk / Abandoned Vehicles
• Garbage Cans At Roadside
• General Nuisance Code Violations

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Needs

• Staffing For Planning Clerk
• Share Admin. Assistant w/ Gen Gov PD
• Will Handle NOV Letters
• Schedule Developer Appointments
• Field General Info Calls Walk-Ins
• Maintain Code Case Database
• Issue Application Packages
• Assist Town Clerk In Payroll Misc. Duties
• Enter Police Call Cards
• Maintain Police Dept. Public Records
• This Will Require New Hire To Replace Existing
  Staff Position (Receptionist)