2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Pitt County Government

Community Services and FacilitiesAlthough not a direct provider of water or sewer service, Pitt County works in partnership withutility service providers within the County. Most development within the County planningjurisdiction utilizes on-site individual waste disposal systems. The County has a financialparticipation policy that provides for participation in the extension of public utilities to serveindustry if the County can recoup the investment through property taxes within seven years.In the next several years, public water providers will be called upon to increase the availablewater supply to accommodate a growing population and economy. At the same time, waterproviders are being required to reduce reliance on ground water supplies and to developalternative water resources.The County operates a major, state-of-the-art transfer station in order to minimize the adverseenvironmental effects of waste disposal. In addition to standard landfill operations, theCounty operates a recycling program and maintains container sites for ease of disposal.To ensure sound growth, the decision-making process for water service extension must becoordinated countywide. Lack of sewer service will limit nonresidential uses in theunincorporated county and will generate inefficient, sprawled residential development. Newfamilies will demand adequate school facilities and population growth, especially among olderadults who have more leisure time, education, and income, will lead to increased demand forrecreational facilities.Goal: Provide efficient, high quality public services and facilities to serve plannedgrowth and development.Objective 1:Coordinate with utility providers for the phased extension of water and sewer serviceswithin the County planning jurisdiction.Implementation Strategies:• Support the Pitt County Development Commission and other local governmentswithin Pitt County by assisting with the preparation of grant applications for thefunding of infrastructure projects which serve as a tool to stimulate landdevelopment.• Continue to serve as an objective facilitator and work with major water providers inorder to facilitate interconnectivity of water supplies.• Continue to support efforts to implement the recommendations of the Pitt CountyWater Resources Management Plan.• Support and assist the Pitt County Development Commission with the prioritizationof economic development strategies to provide infrastructure to areas whereeconomic development opportunities are greatest.• Review current water and sewer financing and extension policies, including rates(main, tap, and acreage fees) and participation policies (current seven-year plan forindustrial development), and compatibility among various jurisdictions to ensure2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goals and ObjectivesPitt County, North Carolina 2-10