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Sunset Beach planner previews 'Sunset Beach 2040' draft, reports 848 survey responses

Town of Sunset Beach Planning Board · January 16, 2026
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Summary

Consultant Wes gave the planning board a draft of Chapters 1–2 for the Sunset Beach comprehensive‑plan rewrite, highlighted demographic findings (town ~4,800; about 80% age 55+), and reported 848 survey responses with top concerns: natural‑resource protection and infrastructure capacity.

The planning board received a progress update on the "Sunset Beach 2040" comprehensive plan rewrite during the Jan. 15 meeting. Planning consultant Wes presented draft Chapters 1 and 2, a proposed timeline for public engagement, demographic highlights, and preliminary survey results.

Wes told the board the town's permanent population is about 4,800 and that roughly 80% of full‑time residents are age 55 and older, which lowers labor‑force…

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