03 Dec 2008
2008 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing
In preparation for what will be a critical issue during the 2009 General Assembly session, BASE staff has been attending the meetings of the Joint Select Committee on the Potential Impact of Major Hurricanes on the NC Insurance Industry. The Committee met in Raleigh for the third time yesterday, hearing from speakers including NCHBA’s Robert
02 Dec 2008
New Commissioners & New Chairmen
Last night New Hanover County, Brunswick County, and Pender County all swore in incumbents as well as new board members. In New Hanover County Incumbent Ted Davis, commissioner elect – Jonathan Barfield, and commissioner elect – Jason Thompson all were sworn in. Commissioner Davis was named Chairman and Commissioner Thompson was elected vice chair. In
02 Dec 2008
CRC’s Setback Rules Objected To
As reported the Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the CRC’s setback rules however by 5:00 pm November 21st thirty seven written objection letters were received by the RRC. As per the Administrative Procudures Act (APA, GS 150B-21.3), ten or more letters specifically objecting to the rules and requesting legislative review requires the said rule(s) to
20 Nov 2008
Coastal Resources Commission Takes Action on Several Rules
This morning at the Coastal Resources Commission meeting in Morehead City, the CRC took action on several rules: Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .1401, .1402, .1404, .1405 GP for Construction of Groins in Estuarine & Public Trust Waters Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .2101, .2102, .2104, .2105 GP for Marsh Enhancement Breakwaters Adopt 15A NCAC 7H 2401,
07 Nov 2008
Stormwater BMP Update
The BMP website has been updated with two new updates. The bioretention supplement form has been updated to revision 5. Also, the rainwater harvesting guidance document link has been added to the appropriate row. As always, we strongly suggest downloading the forms from the website each you do a project to ensure that you are
07 Nov 2008
City of Wilmington Development Review Survey
The City of Wilmington is in the initial phases of evaluating the City’s development review process. The purpose of the evaluation is to gather input from identified stakeholders in regards to what works well and not so well in the development review process. Staff has prepared a survey to be used in the process staff
04 Nov 2008
Brunswick County Approves LID Manual
fter more than a year of diverse stakeholder input the Brunswick County Commissioners adopted the voluntary Low Impact Development Manual at their Nov 3rd regular meeting. The voluntary LID Guidance Manual will provide the County with important voluntary stormwater management alternatives that may be used instead of or in conjunction with current conventional stormwater management
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