2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Pitt County Government

Issues and ConcernsOne of the first steps in the land use planning process was to identify issues that are importantto citizens and the future growth of the County. This list is comprised of numerous issues thathave emerged in the County since the 2002 CLUP Update.• Ensure that zoning decisions are appropriately supported by and consistent with the statedgoals and objectives of the CLUP.• Ensure that commercial development along the US 264 East corridor is locatedappropriately and that access is appropriately managed to limit the number of drivewaysalong the highway.• Ensure that commercial development along the NC 43 South corridor is locatedappropriately.• Ensure that all existing, designated Rural Commercial/Crossroad Communities areappropriate for commercial/crossroad development, and reassess as necessary.• Reassess and delineate Agricultural/Open/Natural Resource areas based upon newfloodplain maps adopted in 2004.• Continue to monitor the development of the Southwest Bypass and ensure thatappropriate land uses are located at interchange areas.• Ensure development occurs in areas that are most suitable for on-site wastewatertreatment.• Ensure and promote interconnectivity between developments.• Minimize conflicts between new development and agricultural land uses such as intensivelivestock operations.• Support development of Voluntary Ag Districts and Agricultural Land Use Plan to preserveand protect prime farmland areas.• Continue to ensure that roads are developed in accordance with State standards for publicdedication and acceptance by the State for maintenance.• Continue to ensure that approved development is located appropriately to reduce potentialdamages from flooding.• Continue to ensure that riparian buffers are appropriately identified and maintained.• Continue to ensure that stormwater runoff is appropriately managed.• Ensure that land use patterns benefit community health by providing access to healthyfoods, biking/walking trails, etc.• Provide safe routes to schools from surrounding developments.• Ensure that Pitt County remains a vital target area for future economic developmentopportunities which would increase the County’s tax base as well as provide jobs for PittCounty residents.2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Appendix A: Inventory and AnalysisPitt County, North Carolina A-6