Craven County adopts coastal land‑use plan; board approves budget transfer and property sales
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Summary
The Craven County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 3 adopted a coastal (CAMA) land‑use plan and approved a series of routine fiscal and property actions, including a transfer of land‑sale proceeds to a capital reserve for economic development and final conveyance of a foreclosed parcel following upset bids.
Craven County commissioners adopted a coastal land‑use plan required under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) and approved several fiscal and property measures during their Nov. 3 regular meeting.
The board opened and closed a public hearing on the CAMA land‑use plan before voting to adopt a resolution approving the document. Ashley Barefoot, director of planning and land use with Insight Consulting Group, told the board the plan ‘‘serves as a framework for future growth’’ and emphasized that the future land‑use map is guidance—not zoning—and should be considered when the county reviews map or text amendments.
Board members approved a budget amendment to transfer land‑sale proceeds into the county’s capital reserve fund to support economic development. Finance staff said roughly $874,298 in proceeds from sales since fiscal year 2023 would be moved from the general fund to the capital reserve; the board approved the transfer by roll call with unanimous support.
The board also considered several surplus parcels acquired through tax foreclosure. The county attorney recommended advertising three parcels with initial offers for upset bids and requested final conveyance for one parcel after the upset‑bid period. Commissioners approved the initial offers and adopted a resolution conveying Parcel 8008166 following an upset bid, with a roll‑call vote recorded in favor.
Other routine business included appointments to advisory boards and a motion to enter closed session to discuss location or expansion of industries under N.C. Gen. Stat. §143‑318.11(a)(4).
The meeting adjourned into closed session; no additional public actions were taken at the time the regular session concluded.
