13 Aug 2008
Emerging Sewer Issues in NHC
This morning, at the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s monthly meeting, the Authority Board heard an update from CFPUA staff regarding several emerging sewer capacity issues in the County. In January, the state of North Carolina revised its forms and evaluation methods for issuing additional capacity for wastewater systems. Specifically, the state established a revised
11 Aug 2008
2008 Environmental Corrections Bill Signed
Governor Mike Easley signed into law SB 845 (S.L. 2008 – 198) Amend Environmental Laws / Environmental Technical Corrections Act over the weekend. With the passage of this law it further clarifies the role that the Environmental Management Commission as well as the Environmental Rules Review Commission can play in adopting further stormwater related rules
11 Aug 2008
Governor Signs Stormwater Bill
This Saturday, August 9th, Governor Easley signed this legislation into law along with 15 other bills. This Rule will now go into effect on October 1st. In order to help you to understand how this Rule affects your ability to buy, sell, develop and build on land in the 20 coastal counties, BASE has scheduled
08 Aug 2008
Wilmington CBD Changes
CITY OF WILMINGTON PASSES CENTRAL BUSINESSS DISTRICT REGULATION AMENDMENTS After months of roundtable meetings and discussion, Wilmington City Council passed the revised Central Business District (CBD) regulations at its meeting on August 5, 2008. Following lengthy discussion from City staff and Council, the decision was made to pull several specific items from the regulation before
22 Jul 2008
2008 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUCCESSES
BASE worked in concert with your state home builders association (NCHBA) at the General Assembly again this year on a myriad of industry-related issues. We were the only Southeastern NC organization in Raleigh representing your industry on issues affecting your ability to be successful in your business – your membership at work for you! To
14 Jul 2008
CFPUA FEES & CAPACITY PLAN
Last Friday, at the request of a letter from BASE Chairman Jeff Stokley, the new Cape Fear Public Utility Authority held an informational meeting for the development community to discuss its newly adopted policies, fees and capacity planning. Significant issues of concern have continued to arise following this meeting. To address these concerns, BASE Chairman
14 Jul 2008
Navassa UDO Updates
Navassa Moratorium/UDO Update: The next regularly scheduled UDO Subdivision Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for July 28th @ 6:30 PM at Navassa Town Hall. The next regularly scheduled Zoning Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for August 5th @ 6:30 pm. To view a copy of the Draft Subdivision ordinance you may download it below. Subdivision Ordinance –
10 Jul 2008
Coastal Stormwater Update
Yesterday evening Senate Bill 1967 (PCS) passed second and third reading on the House Floor. From here the bill should be presented and enrolled and possibly become law by the end of the week, with an effective date of Oct. 1st 2008. Please check back often as will continue to provide a morning and afternoon
24 Jun 2008
N.C. One Call Center Changes
Changes to N.C. One Call Center The North Carolina One Call Center Inc. is changing the formula that is used to determine the start time of a ticket when someone calls in a request for underground lines to be located and marked. Effective July 1, 2008 the “clock” start time for a ticket will begin
23 Jun 2008
Stewardship Development Awards Program
Calling all developers/builders of residential, commercial, or re-development projects!!!….The Stewardship Development Coalition is currently accepting applications for 2008. The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards Program is currently accepting applications for all residential, commercial and re-development projects developed within New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties that are exemplary in their attempts to protect the natural