2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Pitt County Government

Objective 4:Study and establish growth policies that encourage a balance of new growth anddevelopment to occur throughout the County to ensure a more balanced pattern ofgrowth.Implementation Strategies:• Assist the Pitt County Development Commission in developing growth scenarios forspecific areas of the County that have been lagging in economic development.• In conjunction with citizens, prepare detailed area or community plans tosupplement general land use recommendations as necessitated by developmentactivity.• Pursue the extension of public water and sewer to serve identified primary growthareas.Objective 5:Preserve and maintain the rural character of Pitt County, including historic sites andstructures, crossroad communities, and other physical features that reflect the County’sheritage.Implementation Strategies:• Maintain inventory of significant crossroad communities, historic sites andstructures, and other physical landmarks for preservation.• Develop land use policies that encourage the preservation and maintenance ofsignificant crossroad communities, historic sites and structures, and other physicallandmarks.• Coordinate with existing historic preservation societies (such as the Village ofYesteryear) to preserve and promote the preservation of the County’s rural cultureand features.2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goals and ObjectivesPitt County, North Carolina 2-3