Moore County is looking for public input this week on two key initiatives: a rewrite of the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances called the "Unified Development Ordinance" [UDO], and a Working Land Protection Plan that aims to help preserve the County's farms and timberlands.
The Planning Board has been reviewing the UDO for months, and will hold public work sessions on Monday and Tuesday, January 23 & 24 at 6:00 pm, in the Commissioners meeting room of the Historic Courthouse in Carthage. The Board hopes to receive input from interested members of the public in these meetings.
The draft UDO can be viewed on the County's website.
Working Lands Plan
Gathering additional public input on the The Working Land Protection Plan is the goal of three meetings co-sponsored by the Planning Department and the Soil and Water Conservation Board. Moore County's Board of Commissioners asked for additional public input on the plan before approving it.
The purpose of the plan is to provide an assessment of the farm and forest industries in Moore County, identify their challenges and opportunities, and develop a set of strategies and actions that will protect the county's working lands and promote the agricultural economy. This plan was developed after intensive research was conducted involving statistical analysis, published reports, and surveys and interviews with local producers, business operators, residents, and agricultural support personnel.
Having a Working Lands Protection plan in place can help the county qualify for increased funding to implement preservation strategies.
The draft plan is available on the county's website.
Three meetings have been scheduled this week:
Aberdeen Elementary School Auditorium, Monday, January 23, 9:00am-11:00am
Vass-Lakeview Elementary School Media Center/Library, Tuesday, January 24, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Robbins Elementary School Auditorium, Thursday, January 26, 6:00pm-8:00pm.
