23 Oct 2008
Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Adwards Program
4th Annual Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards Program Join us on Wednesday, November 12th to recognize builders and developers who are making an effort to be good stewards of the natural resources of the Lower Cape Fear region. The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards Program honors residential, commercial and public development projects in
21 Oct 2008
Pender County Unveils Capital Improvements Plan
Pender County moved forward yesterday in a bold step by approving a 20 year Comprehensive Capital Improvements Plan. This document will highlight the steps that are necessary and create a roadmap for future water and sewer within the County. Below you may download the powerpoint presentation, as well as the full CIP document. Capital Improvement
21 Oct 2008
Pender County Flood Hazard Rezoning
Several years ago Pender County implemented a new zoning district titled Flood Hazard Area (FA). This district mirrored the Flood Hazard Areas (FHAs) delineated on the (then) current Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Since then, the FHAs as delineated on the FIRMS have been revised by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) but the FA
20 Oct 2008
CAMA Considering Rule Changes
The Coastal Resources Commission is considering the following rule proposal(s). Text of the proposed changes for each rule is available in the N.C. Register, Volume 23, page 200.N.C. Register, Volume 23, page 200. 15A NCAC 7H .0205 Coastal Wetlands 15A NCAC 7H .1401, .1402, .1404, .1405 GP for Construction of Groins in Estuarine &
20 Oct 2008
BASE Scores Success in Leland
Well after a long precarious process BASE was successful in getting the Leland Town Council to approve 4 to 1 a text amendment that would allow for off premise directional real estate signage. This amendment was critical as many builders, and realtors were unable to successfully market their properties much less get potential buyers to
20 Oct 2008
Low Impact Development Permitting Tool
LID Permitting Tool Now Available As mentioned in the training hosted by New Hanover County on September 30, 2008 a copy of the LID-EZ spreadsheet is now available for download. This new tool will familiarize local engineers and design professionals with LID-EZ, a quantitative stormwater analysis tool for projects using Low Impact Development techniques. To
09 Oct 2008
BASE Leads the Charge in CFPUA Changes
CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY MAKES CRITICAL ORDINANCE CHANGES After several months of BASE-led stakeholder meetings between the new Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and the regulated community, decisions have been reached on several critical ordinance issues. At today’s Cape Fear Public Utility Authority meeting, the Board voted to amend several of its ordinances including
29 Sep 2008
CRC Approves new Oceanfront Construction Rules
CRC approves new static vegetation line & setback criteria for beaches: After months of debate the Coastal Resources Commission finally approved two measures that will now allow new structures on nourished beaches to be built closer to the ocean, as well as adopted new graduated setback criteria for residential and commercial structures. Your BASE Governmental
29 Sep 2008
BMP Design Stormwater Workshop
Advanced Stormwater BMP Design Workshop: Ask the Researcher Jane S. McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC Field research has been conducted on several stormwater practices used throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. This workshop targets professionals who are actively engaged in either the review or design of the following innovative stormwater practices: bioretention, stormwater wetlands, permeable pavement, level
09 Sep 2008
NCHBA keeps its eyes on Legislative Study Committees
The General Assembly may have adjourned its 2008 session on July 18, but that doesn’t mean its work stops. A myriad of study commissions and committees have been meeting since the end of session to take up studies authorized by this year’s “studies” bill (SL2008-131), and many of those are of interest to NCHBA. For