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Acknowledgements Maysville Economic Leadership Organization

Lavern Baker Elois Body Donna Brown Jonathan Franklin Chris Henderson Jeremy Johnson Ann Meadows Jimmi Parker Bill Ragsdale Dan Ryan

Town Board of Commissioners

James D. Harper, Mayor Schumata Brown, Mayor Pro Tempore Janet Baker Bobby Flowers David Chapman Dan Ryan

Town Staff

John Franklin, Town Manager Hans Kalwitz, Finance Director

Consultant

Susan Suggs Registered Landscape Architect Coastal Planning & Design PLLC

Executive Summary

Maysville Streetscape Plan

Maysville has seized the opportunity to reposition itself as a family friendly village that welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the village and the surrounding area. Maysville proved its competiveness with similar small towns by acceptance into the NC Small Towns Economic Prosperity Program (STEP) program in 2012 through a competitive application process. The Branding Study and development of this Streetscape Plan is largely funded through monies made available through the STEP program administered by the North Carolina Rural Center. The timing for the implementation of the Maysville Streetscape Plan project coincides with the planned US 17 Bypass. When complete, the volume of traffic traveling through Maysville will diminish greatly providing an opportunity for Maysville to reclaim its “Main Street” thus creating an inviting village setting that will attract new families, visitors and business investments. Maysville Streetscape Plan Vision Maysville has a village type atmosphere with tree lined streets where residents can safely walk, bike or drive to a variety of local businesses offering goods and services that cater to locals and visitors enjoying the natural setting of the area and cultural resources in Maysville. Residents and visitors alike may linger on benches visiting with friends or making new acquaintances. Families continue to move into Maysville where interesting new shops and established businesses serve the needs of a thriving community.

Goals and Objectives 1. Improve the appearance of Maysville’s Main Street corridor to attract and retain residents and businesses. 2. Reinforce and augment features that contribute to a village atmosphere. 3. Retain and enhance features with historic character. 4. Improve the function of the Main Street corridor for vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists. 5. Improve the safety of the project area. 6. Protect and provide for a viable urban forest in Maysville

Schematic Rendering of Main Street

Maysville Streetscape Plan Executive Summary of Recommendations

Main Street Improvements Sidewalks on both sides Landscaped median except where

turn lanes are needed Street trees and flowers Coordinated street furnishings:

lights, benches, trash receptacles Decorative utility poles and light

fixtures Marked crosswalks

Programs Tree City USA Advocacy by Streetscape

Committee Pedestrian and bicycle safety Beautification by civic groups Volunteer involvement Recognize historic buildings

with plaques

Regulatory Landscape Ordinance Require removal of out-

dated signs Allow parking for large

business developments in front yards

Require parking setbacks from all property lines

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Maysville Streetscape Plan Table of Contents 1. Background......................................................................................................................1 a. Public Input ..................................................................................................................2 2. Vision...............................................................................................................................3 3. Existing Conditions..........................................................................................................4 a. General Conditions.......................................................................................................4

b. Activity Nodes.............................................................................................................5 c. Pedestrian Facilities .....................................................................................................7 d. Cultural Resources ......................................................................................................9 e. Properties Considered Attractive...............................................................................12 f. Unattractive Features of the Corridor ........................................................................13 g. Potential for New Development ................................................................................14

4. Goals and Objectives .....................................................................................................17 5. Recommendations Physical Improvements ...................................................................18

a. Main Street Recommendations..................................................................................18 b. Intersection of Main Street and Eighth Street ...........................................................23 c. Landscaping at Town Hall.........................................................................................25 d. Tree Planting .............................................................................................................25

6. Recommendations- Programs ........................................................................................27

a. Streetscape Committee ..............................................................................................27 b. Tree City USA...........................................................................................................27 c. Beautification Efforts ................................................................................................27

d. Historic Preservation .................................................................................................28 e.Public Pedestrian Safety Programs.............................................................................28

f. Publish Appendix C: Guide for New Non-single Family Development……………29

7. Recommendations –Regulations....................................................................................30

a. C-1 Zone ....................................................................................................................30 b. C-2 Zone....................................................................................................................30 c. Sidewalks...................................................................................................................30 d. Landscape..................................................................................................................31 e. Parking.......................................................................................................................31 f. Signage.......................................................................................................................32

8. Implementation ..............................................................................................................33 9. Project Priority ...............................................................................................................36 10. Funding Sources...........................................................................................................36

a. Urban and Community Forestry Grant ......................................................................36 b. Sources through NC Department of Transportation..................................................37 c. Walkway Grants ........................................................................................................38 d. Fitness Grants ............................................................................................................39 e. Funding allocated by Federal Agencies.....................................................................40 f. Local Funding Source ................................................................................................40 g. Other Local Options ..................................................................................................42 h. Volunteer Work.........................................................................................................42 i. Private Sources...........................................................................................................42

Appendix A: Plant Recommendations Appendix B: Sample Landscape Regulations Appendix C: Guide for New Non-single Family Development

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Maysville Streetscape Plan 1. Background Maysville has seized the opportunity to reposition itself as a family friendly village that welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the village and the surrounding area.

Maysville proved its competiveness with similar small towns by acceptance into the NC Small Towns Economic Prosperity Program (STEP) program in 2012 through a competitive application process. The Branding Study and development of this Streetscape Plan is largely funded through monies made available through the STEP program administered by the North Carolina Rural Center. The N.C. STEP program was created to support economic development in small towns, implement a comprehensive model of technical assistance and grant making to aid in revitalization efforts and to provide information vital to the development of public policies that support long-term investment in small towns. The timing for the implementation of the Maysville Streetscape Plan project coincides with the planned US 17 Bypass. When complete, the volume of traffic traveling through Maysville will diminish greatly providing an opportunity for Maysville to reclaim its “Main Street” thus creating an inviting village setting that will attract new families, visitors and business investments. The Town of Maysville adopted the following three strategies through a strategic planning process using a broad based citizens STEP committee. Strategy 1: Promote the Outdoor Lifestyle Strategy 2: Maysville as a Village Alternative Community

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The Town has completed a branding study and is working on a website to achieve this strategy. Marketing is a component of this strategy. Strategy 3: Improving the Marketability and Functionality of Downtown. The creation of this Streetscape/Landscape Master Plan is the first project to achieve Strategy 3. The Streetscape Plan is a guide to enhance the look of downtown Maysville with special emphasis on the stop light area. The implementation of the Streetscape Plan will enable the Town to improve the function, appearance and marketability of downtown Maysville. This Maysville Streetscape Plan focuses on safety, aesthetics, function and physical design of the corridor. The primary project area is Main Street from Fourth Street to Eighth Street with emphasis on the intersection of Main and Eighth. The plan identifies cultural resources including historic sites. It also identifies locations for new development and for redevelopment or rehabilitation of structures. The planning horizon for the project is ten years. 1.a. Public Input The Maysville Economic Leadership Organization (MELO) which is derived from the STEP team provided critical input to the consultant landscape architect planner and reviewed drafts of the Streetscape Plan as they were prepared. The Maysville Economic Leadership Organization held a public meeting where the consultant presented the draft Maysville Streetscape Plan and requested input from the general citizenry and MELO membership. The public attendees were able to provide their ideas about the corridor and the draft plan. The consultant planner also interviewed citizens of Maysville to learn citizens’ experiences on Main Street and their expectations for the corridor in the future.

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2. Vision for the Maysville Streetscape Plan Maysville has a village type atmosphere with tree lined streets where residents can safely walk, bike or drive to a variety of local businesses offering goods and services that cater to locals and visitors enjoying the natural setting of the area and cultural resources in Maysville. Residents and visitors alike may linger on benches visiting with friends or making new acquaintances. Families continue to move into Maysville where interesting new shops and established businesses serve the needs of a thriving community.

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3. Existing Conditions 3.a. General Description

Maysville’s Main Street is the US 17 and NC 58 corridor. In a 2011 NC Depaof Transportation traffic study, 14,000 vehicle trips per day were counted wthe highways are co-located. A significant amount of this traffic is noisy trucks. When complete, the US 17 by pass will reduce the number of and intensity of vehicular trips on Main Streetcontinue to pass through Town via entering from the south on Eighth Street and exiting on White Oak River Road.

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Maysville’s only traffic signal is at the intersection of Main Street and Eighth Street where NC 58 turns off Main Street toward Cape Carteret and the beaches of the Crystal Coast. Beach bound traffic is concentrated on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during summer months. Main Street contains a lane in each direction and a center turn lane. North of Sixth Street, there is parallel parking on the west side of Main Street. In some locations there are attractive street trees. The street width is 48 feet from face of curb to face of curb throughout the project focus area. The right of way on Main Street varies. It is limited near the traffic signal at a width of approximately 51 feet on the north side of the intersection. There is approximately 60 feet of right of way at the south side of this intersection. It widens from Sixth Street northward and is approximately 63 feet at Fifth Street and approximately 72 feet at Fourth street.

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3.b. Activity nodes

An activity node is a location that residents and or visitors go to frequently.

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The area with the most activity is the east side of the intersection of Main Street and Eighth Street. The Hardees restaurant, Piggly Wiggly grocery store, Handy Mart and China City are located in this area.

To the south the Post Office and Dollar General form an activity node.

The Subway restaurant, convenience store located diagonally across Main Street and Town Hall are also areas of frequent activity.

Outside the project corridor area, the Maysville Elementary School on Sixth Street is a frequent destination as is the Town Park at Eighth Street and Bynum Avenue.

3.c. Pedestrian Facilities Maysville is of a geographic size that is easily accessible to walking. It is not too far to walk from any location in Town to the Post Office, school or grocery store. Residents now walk and bike comfortably on the side streets. However, Main Street is intimidating for pedestrians. There are few sidewalks. The limited walkways are fragmented and do not connect the activity nodes. In some cases the condition of existing sidewalks is poor with uneven surfaces. Main Street carries a large volume of traffic, much of which is passing through Town in a rush. The street is quite wide at 48 feet with no median to rest on making it difficult and unsafe to cross Main Street during times of high traffic volumes.

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There is just one crosswalk at Sixth Street. It is not accessible to wheel chairs and does not connect to a walkway on the east side of Main Street thus does not meet the NC Department of Transportation’s standards for a crosswalk. For many residents the school is within walking distance. Without sidewalks it is unsafe for children to walk to school. The Town has been awarded a grant to construct a sidewalk along Sixth Street to the elementary school with a crosswalk at Main Street and a sidewalk on the west side of Main Street in the 500 block. This sidewalk project will be a significant beginning to the development of a pedestrian system for Maysville.

The proposed sidewalk will connect to this existing sidewalk and rework the crosswalk at Sixth Street to meet NC Department of Transportation Standards.

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3.d. Cultural Resources Citizens of Maysville have cultural connections to institutions in Town. The churches are highly valued by residents. The churches are community based with activities throughout the week. Maysville Elementary School is an important community institution. Residents are proud that their school has been improving academically in recent years. The public library is another important facility. The Town parks provide for the recreational needs of children and adults alike.

Older structures in Maysville provide a glimpse of the Town’s rich history. There are historic homes and former shops scattered throughout Town. These buildings are what remains of Maysville’s former primary business area. The two story building was a movie theater and once contained the Maysville Post Office. The home in the back is a Sears and Roebuck prefabricated house.

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Although modest, the proportions and details of these former stores are charming and inviting.

This substantial historic home is attractive and worthy of preservation.

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3.e. Properties Considered Attractive Residents identified the Subway, Hardees, First Citizens Bank and Churches as attractive nonresidential locations in Maysville.

A train track once passed through Maysville on the west side of Maddock Avenue. This depot structure served Maysville. The nonprofit Maysville Development Corporation purchased the depot and stabilized it from further deterioration. When a viable use becomes apparent, they will rehabilitate the structure and it will shine as a valuable reminder of Maysville’s heritage.

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3.f. Unattractive Features of the Corridor: Certain features detract from the overall visual impression of Main Street. Vacant buildings in poor condition Signs that are for non existent businesses Overgrown lots Too many competing signs Ice sales and bank machines in front of Piggly Wiggly Lack of landscaping Junky properties

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3.g. Potential for New Development Maysville is fortunate to experience a recent trend of new middle class residential dFamilies with connection to Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point are the primnew neighborhoods. These hompatronize businesses along Main Str

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A large new residential development is planned at the end of East Tenth Street. This new neighborhood will bring additional new families into Maysville who will support business development and community institutions. Several of the properties considered unattractive are suitable for development or rehabilitation. Two such properties are the east corners of the intersection of Main Street and Eighth Street. To the south there is an additional vacant property. Development of these properties can not only augment the business base in Town and but also result in a much improved appearance of this gateway into Maysville from the south and east.

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Properties with development or building rehabilitation potential

Another development –redevelopment opportunity is in the 600 block of Main Street. The historic brick buildings have great potential for historic rehabilitation. The character of these structures is attractive for a wide range of new uses and tenants. The northwest corner of Main Street and Sixth Street is vacant and prime for development. The Subway sets an attractive standard for development on the east side of the 600 block. There are vacant properties in this block. To the rear (east ) of the Subway there is a vacant business structure that may be remodeled for a new occupant. On the east side of the 500 block the former Family Dollar store stands vacant as does an interesting structure to the north that recently contained a restaurant. A new tenant may improve the “Family Dollar” property and add to the vitality of this area of Maysville Main Street.

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On the west side of the 500 block south of Town Hall is the building that recently burned. This property is prime for redevelopment either by the private sector or as expansion area for Town of Maysville public buildings. The development and subsequent implementation of this Streetscape Plan will serve to keep existing and new developments vital and attract additional new residential developments.

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4. Goals and Objectives 1. Improve the appearance of Maysville’s Main Street corridor to attract and retain residents and businesses. 2. Reinforce and augment features that contribute to a village atmosphere. 3. Retain and enhance features with historic character. 4. Improve the function of the Main Street corridor for vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists. 5. Improve the safety of the project area. 6. Protect and provide for a viable urban forest in Maysville.

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5. Recommendations - Physical Improvements 5.a. Main Street Recommendations The opening of the US 17 bypass will enable the Town of Maysville to reclaim Main Street to a great extent. Much of the through Town traffic will use the bypass. There will be reduced truck traffic and vehicles hauling boats through Town on route to area boat ramps and to the Crystal Coast. The intent of these recommendations is to provide a more attractive streetscape with features to serve pedestrians and provide access to business and residential properties. There are opportunities to provide landscape medians, reduce pavement and provide on street parking, more attractive lighting, street trees, sidewalks and pedestrian amenities. Sidewalks Sidewalks are recommended on both sides of Main Street in the focus area of the project due to the walkable scale of Maysville and multiple public destinations. Residents now often walk in the street putting themselves in jeopardy of an accident. Sidewalks should be at least 5 feet wide. Concrete is the recommended material with brick banding at intersections and in focus areas where there are benches. A 12 foot wide concrete sidewalk with brick banding is recommended on the east side of the 500 block where there are historic brick commercial buildings. Ramps that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards are required at all intersections. Likewise slopes where driveways cross the sidewalks also shall meet ADA Standards – www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm Any improvements located on NC Department of Transportation rights of way require their permission. Crosswalks The potential for increased pedestrian activity is great on Main Street with the addition of sidewalks on both sides of the streets. Destinations are located on both sides of Main Street. Pedestrian crossings should be encouraged at intersections with destinations on both sides including Fifth Street, Seventh Street and Tenth Street where the new residential development is planned. An improved crosswalk is needed at Sixth Street for school children. Crosswalks along both sides of Main Street are needed to provide connectivity. Mid-block crosswalks are not recommended. All crosswalks will be marked and have ramps with truncated cones meeting requirements of the Americans for Disabilities Act. Although marked crosswalks provide strong visual clues to motorists that pedestrians are present, it is important to consider the use of additional signage and education programs to enhance pedestrian safety.

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There is no traffic signal at the Sixth Street- Main Street crosswalk where it is anticipated that Elementary school students will cross going to and returning from school. Blinking lights to alert drivers of the crosswalk should be installed and operated during hours before and after school when children will be crossing. Speed limits in this area should be reduced during these same hours. Marked crosswalks should not be less than ten feet in width. The ADA compliant ramp at crosswalks does not need to be the entire width of the marked crosswalk but should have textured such as truncated cones to alert pedestrians with visual imparment that they are entering the street. The paint depicting the crosswalk serves not only to depict a zone for pedestrians but also be large enough to be easily seen by motorists.

Crosswalk lines of 10-12 inches of width are the recommended minimum. Curb ramps and other sloped areas should be fully contained within the markings. A treatment of crosswalk lines running with the direction of traffic is generally recommended because it lasts longer than other patterns and does not require frequent repainting. Lighting Proper lighting in terms of quality, placement, and sufficiency can greatly enhance a nighttime urban experience as well as create a safe environment for motorists and pedestrians. Attention should be paid to lighting sidewalks and crosswalks, so that there is sufficient illumination for motorists to see pedestrians. Lighting should be provided on both sides of the street where sidewalks are planned. Fixtures should have overlapping areas of illumination to create an even level of overall lighting and to reduce “hot spots” of glare. Street lighting is currently mounted on timber utility poles where electric wire and communication wires are co-located. The light fixtures mounted near the top of the pole and are the cobra style that directs light downward over the street. This type of light fixture is not pedestrian friendly as the sides of the street where there may be pedestrians are poorly illuminated. It is difficult for a driver to see a person entering the street. Pedestrians do not feel safe with this downward oriented lighting because it lights the top of the head of someone that is approaching and not thier face making recognition difficult. Light fixtures, as well as other on-street facilities, like street furniture, can add a great deal in terms of street aesthetics and reinforce community identity. It is recommended that the community adopt a particular style of street lighting fixture appropriate for the municipality’s identity and coordinate this choice with stylistic choices in other street facilities. Although desirable, it is quite expensive to relocate overhead utilities underground. The utility companies will bill the Town to relocate the utility underground. There are also rewiring expenses for building owners to convert to underground power. It is possible to improve the quality of lighting and to improve the aesthetics of the pole mounted utilities. This plan recommends the replacement of the wooden utility poles with more attractive metal poles with ornamental fenders painted a dark “Charleston green” or with ornamental concrete poles of a dark color. Ornamental brackets should be mounted at 12- to 15 feet beneath

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the wires that hold decorative light fixtures that illuminate the sidewalk area and the faces of pedestrians – not just the tops of their heads. Additional fixtures may be required by the NC Department of Transportation to adequately light the vehicular lanes. These will be supplied by underground electricity service between the poles supporting the wires. These interim poles will coordinate with the taller utility poles and use the same light fixtures at the same height. The light fixtures will be located on the new more attractive utility poles below the visual clutter of utility wiring and divert the eye to see the attractive fixtures rather than the unattractive wiring above. Light poles and fixtures may be leased from the power company or owned by the Town. More decorative type fixtures and poles will have higher monthly costs. White picket fences will be encouraged along the building side of the sidewalk where there are residential structures. The fence will provide separation from street traffic and pedestrians on the sidewalks, contribute to the “village atmosphere” and be a unifying element along Maysville’s Main Street. The shape and size of the pickets may vary from property to property creating interest and show casing the individuality of residents.

Example of bench donated for public use. Public Signage shall conform with the recommendations of the Branding Study. Beautification: Non-profit groups and or merchants can provide and maintain key locations with more elaborate landscaping as sidewalks, benches and other amenities are installed. A local beautification effort makes a huge difference in many of North Carolina’s small towns. Long term commitment is needed for a local effort to be successful. The Town should recognize volunteers for there dedication and hard work.

The Town will adopt a pallet of furnishings for Main Street that complement the historic village character of the community. This report recommends a program by civic groups to construct and donate sturdy treated wooden benches. These benches can be located in key locations along Main Street. Landscaping with tough ornamental plants can be provided near these benches. Other furnishings include trash receptacles, clocks, bike racks and signage. All should coordinate and be constructed to withstand public use and abuse. Painted metal and wood are recommended materials.

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Main Street Treatment:

5' 5' 48' street 1' walk 60 ' right of way - 48' street width

Schematic Section Main Street

Convert the turn lane to a median with the following exceptions: no median at Post Office Driveway a left turn lane at Eighth Street heading south no median in the 700 block of Main Street a left turn lane at Sixth Street heading north no median in 400 block from Fire department heading north to Fourth Street with a left

turn lane at Fourth Street heading north.

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Schematic Rendering of Main Street Locate sidewalks on either side of Main Street either on public right of way or easements provided for sidewalks. In areas with less than 60 feet of right of way easements will be required for sidewalk. In areas with greater than 60 feet of right of way, there is space for additional width of vegetation between the street and the sidewalk. The street tree may be located in this vegetative strip if there is parking separating the travel lane and the curb or if the vegetative strip is wide enough to locate the tree at least 5 feet from the face of curb. Bicycles: Bike lanes are not included on Main Street. When a bike route through Maysville is signed, it should be located on Jenkins Avenue in the vicinity of this project rather than on Main Street. Residents presently bicycle safely on the sides streets in Town and can continue to do so in the future. Elementary aged children can share the sidewalks with pedestrians.

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5.b. Intersection of Main Street and Eighth Street

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Schematic A above indicates a possible future development schematic for the intersection at the traffic signal at Main Street and Eighth Street. On the left of the drawing (the north side of the intersection), the right of way is only approximately 51 feet. Therefore sidewalks will be located on easements on private properties. Landscaping including trees and flowers, decorative fencing, signage, ornamental lighting and benches located on the east side of Main Street and Eighth Street make this key intersection attractive and inviting. The new development illustrated on the infill development site adjacent to the Handy Mart on the southeast corner conforms with existing regulations in regards to parking, set backs and the 60 % maximum coverage. The location of parking on the redevelopment site conforms with current regulations.

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Schematic C indicates a plan for entirely new development at the northeast corner of Main Street and Eight Street that conforms with existing regulations in regards to parking, set backs and the 60 percent maximum coverage.

Schematic B indicates a possible redevelopment plan of the northeast corner of the intersection adjacent to the Piggly Wiggly. The current layout of the property does not meet Maysville Zoning regulations in regards to building and parking setbacks, 60 percent maximum impervious coverage and the requirement to locate parking to the rear and side of the building. This layout meets the 60 percent maximum impervious coverage and setbacks for parking. The parking in front of the building would require a variance due to it’s location in front of the structure. The location of the building is approximate from an aerial photograph and not from a survey. The blue shown on 2 facades of the building indicates how decorative canopies draw customers to the entance of the building and make it more appealing. Signage could be located on the canopy at the entrance.

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5.c. Landscaping at Town Hall The parking in front of Town Hall can be shifted southward to provide an area for landscaping perpendicular to Main Street about 10 feet wide just south of the sign. This could be a demonstration project utilizing Urban Forestry grant funds and volunteer efforts. 5.d. Tree Planting The planting of street trees along Main Street is encouraged. Appendix A contains a list of recommended trees and shrubs for planting in Town. These trees should perform well. In many locations there is insufficient right of way to locate the tree. In these cases the tree must be planted behind the sidewalk on private property. The Town may wish to obtain easements where street trees are located on private property to provide long term care and protection of the trees and eligibility for grant funding of the trees. Recommended trees include the evergreen Carolina Cherry Laurel with white spring flowers, deciduous Okame Cherry with pink flowers in late winter, disease resistant and upright Miami, Potomac or Natchez Crepe Myrtle and evergreen Foster Number 2 Holly. Additional tree choices are listed in Appendix 1. All trees should be limbed up to provide a clear view through for motorists. Additional pruning should be done with care. Do not cut off the ends of tree branches indiscriminately as this allows for disease. Trees should be located in the medians away from the ends of the medians to allow clear view for turning motorists. Near the ends of the medians, ground covers and low flowering perennials should be planted. Day lilies, Hypericum, Lantana, prostrate Rosmary, Russian Sage, Muhly Grass and Verbenna are examples of hardy low flowering plants. Procumbens nana Juniper is a low tough ground cover. Main Street is a NC Department of Transportation facility. All landscaping on the NC DOT right of way must meet their standards. NC Department of Transportation Roadside Environmental publication Guidelines for Planting within Highway Right of Way may be accessed at: www.ncdot.gov/doh/operdp_chief_ eng/designgraphics/planting guidelines.pdf It outlines the NC DOT standards and procedures. An encroachment agreement permit is required to plant or maintain vegetation on a NCDOT public right of way. Application is through the Division 2 Engineer with review by the Roadside Environmental Field Engineers. Based on Main Street’s curb and gutter section with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour, NCDOT requires that the centerline of a small tree shall be 5 feet from the face of curb. The centerline of a large tree shall be at least 10 feet from the face of the curb. The Guidelines include NC Department of Transportation’s list of small and large trees. The vertical clearance for pedestrian facilities on NC DOT right of way is 7 feet. There shall be 16 feet of vertical clearance above the pavement of the street. The area between 2 and 6 feet in sight distance triangles shall remain clear of vegetation.

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The best time of the year to plant trees is October through December. There is less stress on the tree and they continue to grow roots in moderately cold weather thus becoming established before the hot dry summer weather. If you must plant in spring or summer, be sure to have the resources to provide adequate water. Before planting a tree, be sure to do the following to ensure that the tree does not cause any problems. Check for underground utilities including phone, cable, power, water lines, storm drains

and sewer lines. Do not locate a tree on or near an underground utility. Check for above ground utilities. Do not locate a tree where it will grow into an above ground utility wire. Plant trees that are shorter varieties where there are above ground utility wires. Do not locate a tree or shrub that will block a driver’s view of oncoming traffic at an

intersection or driveway. Plant a tree as described in Appendix B Sample Landscape Ordinance with a large hole

and mulch. During the establishment of a tree, be sure to water it thoroughly as needed. “Gator

bags” allow the water to seep into the root area in an efficient manner. If you stake a tree, be sure to remove all ties after one to two years.

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6. Recommendations - Programs 6.a. Streetscape Committee The Town Board should appoint a Streetscape Committee with representation by a Town Board member whose job is to advocate the recommendations of this plan, search for funding opportunities, engage local volunteers and help to prioritize projects for implementation.

6.b. Tree City USA

The Town of Maysville is taking steps to be designated a Tree City USA. This Streetscape Plan supports this action by the Town. This program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation and provides education resources, technical assistance and recognition for community forestry programs. This successful program has enabled many municipalities to establish and maintain healthy trees thus improving the appearance and environmental quality of the community. The Tree City USA signs at the entrances to Town will indicate to residents and visitors that trees are valued in Maysville. A community with trees attracts residents and businesses that will work to improve the quality of life in their Town.

Improving the urban forest of Maysville supports the slogan for the Town: We are Maysville Naturally Welcoming. The many benefits of being a Tree City include creating a framework for action, education, a positive public image, and citizen pride.

To be eligible for the Tree City USA program designation, the Town must meet the following criteria:

A Tree Board or Department A Tree Care Ordinance A Community Forestry Program With an Annual Budget of at Least $2 Per Capita An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation

The Town can encourage property owners to plant trees and shrubs that will perform well in Maysville through the Tree USA program. (see program recommendations) They can provide a list of recommended trees. The County Agricultural Extension Agent can assist the Town in these efforts. Appendix A contains a list of recommended trees for Maysville. 6.c. Beautification Efforts Local groups such as Garden Clubs, Womens’ Club or Master Gardeners can provide locations with colorful landscaping that require more care than the Town is able to achieve. Successful beautification efforts require commitment by those doing the work and regular maintenance. There should be a memorandum of agreement with the Town for improvements on public property. The Town should recognize these volunteer efforts annually.

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6.d. Historic Preservation Local Historic Plaques Before creation of a local historic district, the Town should appoint a committee to identify historic structures worthy of recognition with a plaque stating the date of construction and original owner. The Town’s web site should contain a list with any additional information of interest. The Town could also create an on line brochure with a map so visitors could enjoy a walking tour that high lights historic and cultural sites in Maysville. Preservation NC Preservation NC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and promote buildings, landscapes and sites important to the diverse heritage of North Carolina. PNC provides expert advice on rehabilitation techniques for historic older buildings on their website: Presnc.org Preservation NC has a proven record of saving endangered properties. If an owner wishes to protect a historic property that is to be sold, Preservation NC will help establish protective covenants on the property and market the property to persons who value preservation. The Edenton office (252-482-7455) works in Jones County. Federal Tax Credits Non-residential properties constructed before 1936 are eligible for a 10 percent tax credit for rehabilitation. The structure does not have to be in a historic district certified by the National Park Service and improvements do not have to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for historic rehabilitation. In order to qualify for the tax credit, the rehabilitation must meet three criteria: at least 50% of the existing external walls must remain in place as external walls, at least 75% of the existing external walls must remain in place as either external or internal walls, and at least 75% of the internal structural framework must remain in place. 6.e. Public Pedestrian Safety Programs Programs for Children Public safety officers can teach school age children the basics of pedestrian safety. These concepts include how to watch for vehicles before crossing a street or driveway or while in a parking lot, how to understand traffic signals and pedestrian signals, how to be visible to drivers of vehicles, how to safely wait for the school bus and get on and off the school bus. They can also teach them good pedestrian good citizenship. This includes concepts such as being polite to other pedestrians, assisting and /or showing respect for those with pedestrian limitations. Children should also be taught not to accept rides from anyone unless pre-approved by their caretakers.

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Parents should be taught when and where to allow and encourage children to walk. They should be encouraged to walk with their children and to teach them safe pedestrian behaviors. They should be taught how to assess when their child has the knowledge and maturity to walk a short distance unassisted, then when a child can walk unassisted on a more complicated walk. This can be done at school events or community events. Sponsors could be public school, public health personnel and/or local law enforcement. Programs for seniors The Town can provide public education for seniors promoting safe pedestrian activity for transportation and fitness. The Public Safety Department can provide a general pedestrian safety program with emphasis on safe usage of motorized wheelchairs. General Pedestrian Safety Program The Town can provide a public education program that addresses at a minimum the following safety issues associated with pedestrians. The NC Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation has educational materials on their website: ncdot.gov/bikeped/safetyeducation State laws about pedestrians How to cross a street safely How to walk on the roadway shoulder when there is not a sidewalk Pedestrian visibility Pedestrian good citizenship Bicycles and pedestrian Local regulations regarding the use of pedestrian facilities

Examples of rules for sidewalks. Pedestrians, wheel chairs, strollers and bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches may use

a sidewalk. Roller blades, skate boards are not permitted. Exercise common courtesy. No loitering, littering, alcohol use, or loud activity is permitted.

6.f. Publish Appendix C: Guide for New Non-single Family Development Put Appendix C of this report in a format that can be printed or emailed to prospective developers of non-single family projects. When a prospective developer contacts the Town staff about a new project, provide him this document that explains the type of development that the Town wishes to encourage.

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7. Project Recommendations - Regulatory The Town of Maysville Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances provide for orderly development in Maysville. The Subdivision Ordinance sets requirements for water sewer, drainage and streets when new lots are created. The Zoning ordinance regulates land use and sets standards for lot size, building placement, parking, signage, outdoor storage and trees in parking lots. There are no general landscape requirements in the Town’s development regulations. 7.a. C-1 Zone: C-1 is the predominate zoning district along Main Street in the project focus area. It allows general retail, service, governmental and business uses located indoors and uses permitted in the R-75 residential zone but no manufactured homes. Conditional uses that require additional review in this zone include drive up and drive through restaurants, gas stations, public utility and antique stores and flea markets with no overnight storage. In this district all parking must be located in the side or rear lots of commercial development. Parking at the subway meets this requirement. Andy’s, Dollar Store and Piggly Wiggly do not meet this requirement. This requirement is workable for smaller businesses that do not need a lot of parking. For larger businesses such as grocery stores and chain drug stores, this requirement may result in the side of a building away from the street becoming the primary entrance thus the rear becomes the effective front and the building side facing the street becomes a blank façade. A primary goal of this project is to make Main Street more inviting and attractive. The recommendation of this plan is to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow parking on all sides of buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet. Additionally a sidewalk with landscaping should be required to connect the street sidewalks to the primary entrance of the business. 7.b. C-2 Zone: The C-2 Zone allows the range of uses in C-1 and more intense uses including commercial recreation uses, warehouse, trades, nursery sales and light industrial uses. It has the same parking location requirement as the C-1 Zone. This requirement should be modified in the case of larger buildings. 7.c. Sidewalk Regulations: The Town of Maysville Subdivision Regulations requires sidewalks on one or both sides of a new street when subdivision occurs. There is no requirement in the Town of Maysville Zoning Ordinance for sidewalks along the street when new development or redevelopment is planned. The Zoning Ordinance should be amended to require the provision of street side sidewalks with new development in all zoning districts. Over time this provision will greatly assist the Town in providing sidewalks along Main Street as recommended in this Streetscape Plan. The Town may wish to adopt an ordinance that requires a property owner to maintain the sidewalk along the street whether it is on public or private property.

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7.d. Landscaping Regulations The adoption of a landscaping ordinance for all development except for single family is recommended. Requirements for street trees, screening of allowed outdoor storage and landscaping to buffer between uses should be included. Appendix B contains a sample landscape ordinance that provides implementation flexibility by using a point system rather than dictating a specific number of trees or shrubs. This flexibility allows the property owner to avoid utilities and personalize the landscape. This example also establishes buffer yards as new properties are developed that protect existing uses from the impacts of more intensive proposed developments. Amortization is a technique that some municipalities use to achieve landscaping on properties developed prior to adoption of landscaping requirements. Zoning allows a community to require that a property have trees and shrubs installed to meet a zoning regulation that was enacted after the property was developed. Typically amortization regulations designate a period of 5-8 years before the property must have trees and shrubs established. This allows the property owner to plant smaller less costly plants initially and let them grow to the desired size. Often a Town will provide assistance to help the property owner understand the requirements and develop an affordable plan. This is an option that takes fortitude by elected officials to implement but provides for a more attractive Town. 7.e Parking Setbacks The Zoning Ordinance requires that parking lots be set back at least 10 feet from a public street right of way. There should also be a minimum setback from all property lines between 5 and 10 feet. 7.f. Signage In Section 6.02.G add the following prohibited sign. No sign shall advertising an on premise business, product or services after the business ceases to operate.

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8. Implementation Implementation of this streetscape plan will occur over a span of 10 to 20 years. Town officials will lead the effort with the support of local citizens groups, State agencies including NC Department of Transportation, NC Division of Forest Resources, NC Division of Community Assistance, NC Agricultural Extension Service, County agencies including County Health Department, local businesses and individual citizens. Some recommendations can be accomplished prior to the opening of the US 17 by pass. Other projects such as reducing the capacity of Main Street will be delayed until the bypass is complete. The recommendations include physical improvements, programs and regulations. The programs and regulations do not require a high level of funding to implement and should be accomplished in a short time frame. Once these programs and regulations are in place, the Town will begin to reap the benefits. The establishment of the Tree City USA designation is underway. It is likely that grants to plant trees and take care of trees in Maysville may be awarded if applications are made that meet the criteria. A local effort to plaque historic structures will bring recognition to these valuable historic resources. A walking tour celebrating the historic sites will be appreciated by residents and visitors alike. Once the development regulations are updated, the Town will begin to notice the benefits as new more attractive development occurs. The Town is in the process of constructing a sidewalk in the 500 block of Main Street and a ADA compliant crosswalk at Sixth Street with a Safe Walks to School Grant. This project is a great implementation step for the Streetscape Plan. A logical next step is to construct and repair walkways in the 500 block. A new sidewalk in this block will highlight the historic brick structures and hopefully attract a business to rehabilitate the buildings. The Town Manager and Town Board bear the day to day responsibility to achieve the goals of this plan. When reviewing proposals, they should convey the intent of the plan in relation to the item being discussed and make decisions based on the intent and recommendations of the plan. The Town Board should encourage citizens and non-profits to do their part to implement the plan. This means recognizing opportunities for involvement. They should convey the vision of this plan to citizens, potential investors and visitors.

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Project Priority A - immediate 0-2 years B - important 2-8 years C - long term D - on-going Project Priority Key responsibility Funding Appointment of a Streetscape Committee

A Town Board

Tree City USA designation

A Town Manager & Town Board General Fund

Safe Walk to School sidewalk project in 500 block of Main Street w/ crosswalk

A Town Manger w/ NC DOT Grant w/ local funds

Application for and implementation of Urban Forestry Grant

A Town Manager, Town Board, Tree Board

General Fund, Grant

Adoption of ordinance amendments – landscaping, sidewalks and parking

A Town Manager, consultant planners, Planning Boards, Town Board

General Fund

Walkway rest of the 500 block with side street crosswalk on 5th Street with warning lights

A Town Manager, local property owner provide easement or deed

Local funds and Powell Bill $$

Landscaping at Town Hall

A Town Manager, Town Board Tree Board

General Fund Urban Forestry Grant

Plaques for Historic Structures Program

B Town Manager, Town Board, volunteers

Sidewalk from Town Hall driveway north to Fourth Street with crosswalk

B Town Manager, Town Board, Citizens Streetscape Committee, NCDOT

General Fund, Grant

Crosswalks at traffic signal with ramps and connecting sidewalk

A-B* Town Manager, Town Board, Citizens Streetscape Committee, NCDOT

General Fund, Grant

Sidewalk on the west side of Main Street from Eighth Street south to existing sidewalk


General Fund, Grant

Sidewalk on west side of 600 block of Main Street from bank south to 7th Street with crosswalk on 7th Street


General Fund, Grant

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Project

Priority

Key responsibility

Funding

Sidewalk on the west side of Main Street in the 700 block to crosswalk at 8th Street


General Fund, Grant Powell Bill $$ NCDOT Sidewalk Program(District Engineer)

Sidewalk on the east side of the 600 block from the crosswalk at 6th Street to 7th Street with crosswalk at 7th Street



Sidewalk from the Piggly Wiggly Parking lot to the crosswalk at 8th Street



Sidewalk on the south side of 8th Street from the cross walk to the convenience store parking lot



Sidewalk on the east side of the 500 block with crosswalk at 5th Street



* These projects may be combined in a Department of Transportation Enhancements Grant application. They tackle the traffic signal intersection and connect to the crosswalk at 6th Street thus support the safe walks to Schools side walk project. They also provide pedestrian access to much of Maysville’s retail locations. Application should be a next opportunity with implementation following. Sidewalk on west side of 900 block


General Fund, Grant, Powell Bill $$, NCDOT Side-walk program (District Engineer)

Sidewalk on the west side in the 1000 block from 10th Street south to the Dollar General Store


General Fund, Grant, Powell Bill $$, NCDOT Side-walk program

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Project Priority Key responsibility Funding Sidewalk on the east side of the 800 block of Main Street


General Fund, Grant, Powell Bill $$, NCDOT Side-walk Program

Sidewalk on the east side of Main Street in the 900 block



New curb cuts and sidewalks on the west side of the 400 block

C Town Manager, Town Board, Citizens Streetscape Committee, NCDOT


Sidewalk on the east side of the 400 block of Main Street

C Town Manager, Town Board, Citizens Streetscape Committee, NCDOT


New power poles and street lights

B-C** Town Manager, Town Board, Citizens Streetscape Committee Utility Companies

General Fund

**This will be long term effort. Recommendation is to begin in the 500 block with the historic brick structures and then proceed south block by block as funds and support grows. Medians C Town Manager, Town Board,

Citizens Streetscape Committee, NC DOT

NCDOT Funds, Urban Forestry Grant

Tree planting along Main Street on public property & easements

D Town Manager, Town Board, Tree Board, NCDOT, Citizens Streetscape Committee

Urban Forestry $, NCDOT Enhance-ments Grant

Provision of benches along Main Street by local volunteers

D Town Manager, Town Board, NC DOT, Citizens Streetscape Committee, local volunteers

Community nonprofit

Provision and maintenance of colorful pockets of landscaping

D Town Manager, Tree Board, Streetscape Committee, community volunteers

Community non-profit

Public education on safe bike ped behavior for school children

D Public Safety Department, Maysville Elementary School

General Fund

Public education on safe bike ped behavior for adults and seniors

D Public Safety Department General Fund

Pedestrian Safety Programs

D Local Law Enforcement, Public Schools, Jones County Senior Services

General Fund

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9. Funding Funding of improvements will be from private sources, grants, Powell Bill funds and the Town of Maysville general fund and creative public financing. This section describes possible funding sources that the Town may select from to fund facilities and programs. 9.a. Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program

“The Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program assists local governments and non-profit groups with projects which will lead to a more effective and efficient management of urban and community forests and to improving public understanding of the benefits of preserving existing tree cover in communities.

Program Objectives

1. Reduce the impacts of land-use change and urbanization on forested landscapes in and around urban areas. 2. Facilitate strategic planting and maintenance of community trees for public benefits. 3. Assist communities with establishing and managing their urban forests. 4. Encourage policies and guidelines that sustain urban and community forests for the public’s benefit.

Grant funds can be used to:

Provide educational programs and technical assistance to communities, individuals and organizations;

Establish demonstration projects to illustrate the benefits of forest cover and trees within an urban setting and solve a specifically described problem;

Enhance the technical skills of individuals involved in the planning, development and maintenance of urban and community forests;

Promote volunteerism, multi-cultural awareness, and involvement of non-profit organizations in implementing urban and community forestry programs, particularly in communities where participation in urban and community forestry efforts has been limited;

Assistance in meeting the requirements for Tree City USA and Tree City Growth Awards.”

Grants are warded annually in the amount of $1,000 to $15,000. First-time municipal applicant and municipalities seeking Tree City USA status are given priority for funding.

Website: ncforsectservice.gov

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9.b. Sources through NC Department of Transportation NCDOT Transportation Improvements Plan In North Carolina, the Department of Transportation, Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation (DBPT) manages the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) selection process for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Projects programmed into the TIP are independent projects – those which are not related to a scheduled highway project. Incidental projects – those related to a scheduled highway project – are handled through other funding sources described in this section. The Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation has an annual budget of $6 million. Eighty percent of these funds are from STP-Enhancement funds , while the State Highway Trust provides the remaining 20 percent of the funding. A total of $5.3 million dollars of TIP funding is available for funding various bicycle and pedestrian independent projects, including the construction of multi-use trails, the striping of bicycle lanes, and the construction of paved shoulders, among other facilities. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the DBPT regarding funding assistance for bicycle and pedestrian projects. For a detailed description of the TIP project selection process, visit: http://www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle/funding/funding_TIP.html Another $500,000 of the division’s funding is available for miscellaneous projects. The North Carolina Department of Transportation Enhancement Grant Program The Enhancement Grant program includes categories for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects and Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Projects. Eligible pedestrian project types include sidewalks, new pedestrian crosswalks, new stand alone pedestrian signs, upgrade of existing traffic signals to include pedestrian timing, ADA ramps, pedestrian scale lighting, and replacing existing sidewalks to meet ADA standards, maintenance of existing walkways, pedestrian safety training and related training materials including brochures. The minimum local match is twenty percent. A category of the Enhancement Grant Program is historic preservation. Train Depot rehabilitation projects have been funded if the Depot is public property and the rehabilitation is for public use. Enhancement grant program is administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Program Development Branch. Funds are allocated based on an equity formula approved by the Board of Transportation. The formula is applied at the county level and aggregated to the regional level. Available fund amount varies. In previous Calls, the funds available ranged from $10 million to $22 million. For more information, visit: www.ncdot.org/financial/fiscal/Enhancement/ Incidental Projects – Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations such as bike lanes, widened paved shoulders, sidewalks and bicycle-safe bridge design are frequently included as incidental features of highway projects. In addition, bicycle-safe drainage grates are a standard feature of all highway construction. Most bicycle and pedestrian safety accommodations built by NCDOT are

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included as part of scheduled highway improvement projects funded with a combination of National Highway System funds and State Highway Trust Funds. Sidewalk Program – Each year, a total of $1.4 million in STP-Enhancement funding is set aside for sidewalk construction, maintenance and repair. Each of the 14 highway divisions across the state allocates $100,000 annually from each division’s budget for this purpose. Funding decisions are made by the district engineer. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact their district engineer for information on how to apply for funding. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) – The mission of the GHSP is to promote highway safety awareness and reduce the number of traffic crashes in the state of North Carolina through the planning and execution of safety programs. GHSP funding is provided through an annual program, upon approval of specific project requests. Amounts of GHSP funds vary from year to year, according to the specific amounts requested. Communities may apply for a GHSP grant to be used as seed money to start a program to enhance highway safety. Once a grant is awarded, funding is provided on a reimbursement basis. Evidence of reductions in crashes, injuries, and fatalities is required. For information on applying for GHSP funding, visit: www.ncdot.org/programs/ghsp/. Powell Bill Funds Powell Bill Funds are funded by State gasoline taxes and are allocated annually to municipalities according to a formula based on population and miles of local streets. “These funds shall be expended only for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, constructing, reconstructing or widening of any street including bridges, drainage, curb and gutter, and other necessary appurtenances within the corporate limits of the municipality, or for the planning, construction, and maintenance of bikeways located within the rights-of-way of public streets and highways, or for the planning, construction, and maintenance of sidewalks (HB 1661 ratified 7/6/94) along public streets and highways. Funds may also be spent for traffic control devices and regulatory signs and for the payment of principal and interest on municipal street bonds, and as shown on the Powell Bill Expenditure Guidance.” 9.c. Walkway Grants North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources Recreation Trails Grant. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a grant program funded by Congress with money from the federal gas taxes paid on fuel used by off-highway vehicles. This program's intent is to meet the trail and trail-related recreational needs identified by the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. This grant funds up to 80% of a recreational trails program. The maximum grant is $50,000. The match can be local dollars or property purchases for recreational trail use. Eligible projects include new trail construction and trail renovation projects, trail head and trail side facilities; limited tools and equipment and land acquisition; all for public trail projects. The grant application is available and instruction handbook is available through the State Trails Program website at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Adopt a Trail Grant. This grant funds up to $5000 per project. Eligible activities include the new construction of trails; repair/renovation of trails; trail head or trail side facilities items included: horse tie-racks, bike racks, ORV loading ramps, canoe access points, and trail-head parking facilities – examples of items excluded: picnic shelters, picnic tables, fitness trail equipment, and birding equipment); educational or informational items including trail maps, trail brochures, trail signs and markers – examples of items included: park/greenway/trail entrance signs, trail newsletters, and trail websites, construction and maintenance equipment, engineering studies and/or environmental studies, provided that these services are required by the appropriate land managing agency in order to complete a trail or trail segment. No match is required for this grant. A total of $108,000 in Adopt-A-Trail money is awarded annually to government agencies. Applications are due during the month of February. For more information, visit : http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/trails/grant.html. 9.d Fitness Grants Eat Smart, Move More...North Carolina Community Grants Program This grant program administered by the Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch Chronic Disease and Injury Section of the NC Division of Public Health supports community-based interventions to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Sidewalks and associated facilities are eligible for funding. Fit Community Grant Application and Award Process Fit Community grants provide funding and technical assistance to North Carolina communities for innovative strategies that increase routine physical activity and/or healthy eating among a defined target setting(s) and target population(s). Additional criteria include demonstrated need, proven capacity, and promising opportunity for positive change in addressing physical activity and/or healthy eating. The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund is committed to selecting a portfolio of grantee communities that represent a broad geographic range, diversity of needs, and range of strategies used to address those needs. The Fit Community grants program awards communities with funding to increase routine physical activity and/or healthy eating for a particular population with specific health needs. $60,000 grants are awarded over a two-year period. A community-wide multidisciplinary partnership with at least one health-related partner is required. The target setting (e.g. neighborhood, school, workplace, church) and/or target population (e.g. minority group, seniors, youth, employees, congregation) must be narrowly defined (i.e. not the entire community). Applicants must demonstrate a solid understanding of ALBD’s Community Action, or “5P,” Model (See sample tactics at: www.activelivingbydesign.org/our-approach/community-action-model). Applications and additional information may be found on the Fit Community web site: www.fitcommunitync.com.

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9.e. Funding Allocated by Federal Agencies USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grants Public and private nonprofit groups in communities with populations under 50,000 are eligible to apply for grant assistance to help their local small business environment. $1 million is available for North Carolina on an annual basis and may be used for sidewalk and other community facilities. For more information from the local USDA Service Center, visit: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/rbeg.htm 9.f. Local Funding Sources Capital Improvements Plan The City may include pedestrian projects in its Capital Improvements Plan. Thus they can anticipate revenues and schedule the use of local funds to match grants or expenditures to pay for improvements entirely. Capital Reserve Fund Municipalities have statutory authority to create capital reserve funds for any capital purpose, including pedestrian facilities. The reserve fund must be created through ordinance or resolution that states the purpose of the fund, the duration of the fund, the approximate amount of the fund, and the source of revenue for the fund. Sources of revenue can include general fund allocations, fund balance allocations, grants and donations for the specified use. Taxes Many communities have raised money through self-imposed increases in taxes and bonds. Sales Tax In North Carolina, the state has authorized a sales tax at the state and county levels. Local governments that choose to exercise the local option sales tax (all counties currently do), use the tax revenues to provide funding for a wide variety of projects and activities. Any increase in the sales tax, even if applying to a single county, must gain approval of the State Legislature. For example, in 1998, Mecklenburg County was granted authority to institute a one-half cent sales tax increase for mass transit by the State Legislature.

Property Tax

Property taxes generally support a significant portion of a municipality’s activities. However, the revenues from property taxes can also be used to pay debt service on general obligation bonds issued to finance greenway system acquisitions. Because of limits imposed on tax rates, use of property taxes to fund greenways could limit the municipality’s ability to raise funds for other activities. Property taxes can provide a steady stream of financing while broadly distributing the tax burden. In other parts of the country, this mechanism has been popular with voters as long as the increase is restricted to parks and open space. Note, other public agencies compete vigorously for these funds, and taxpayers are generally concerned about high property tax rates.

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Fees

Passage of a special act by the North Carolina General Assembly authorizing a specific fee is recommended prior to establishing the fee program. Streetscape Utility Fees Streetscape Utility Fees could help support streetscape maintenance of the area between the curb and the property line through a flat monthly fee per residential dwelling unit. Discounts would be available for senior and disabled citizens. Non-residential customers would be charged a per foot fee based on the length of frontage on streetscape improvements. This amount could be capped for non-residential customers with extremely large amounts of street frontage. The revenues raised from Streetscape Utility fees would be limited by ordinance to maintenance (or construction and maintenance) activities in support of the streetscape. This Plan recommends that property owners be responsible for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks. If the Town adopts this policy, they would not enter into a streetscape utility fee program. Bonds and Loans Bonds have been a very popular way for communities across the country to finance their pedestrian projects. A number of bond options are listed below. Contracting with a private consultant to assist with this program may be advisable. Since bonds rely on the support of the voting population, an education and awareness program should be implemented prior to any vote. Revenue Bonds Revenue bonds are bonds that are secured by a pledge of the revenues from a certain local government activity. The entity issuing bonds, pledges to generate sufficient revenue annually to cover the program’s operating costs, plus meet the annual debt service requirements (principal and interest payment). Revenue bonds are not constrained by the debt ceilings of general obligation bonds, but they are generally more expensive than general obligation bonds. General Obligation Bonds Cities, counties, and service districts generally are able to issue general obligation (G.O.) bonds that are secured by the full faith and credit of the entity. In this case, the local government issuing the bonds pledges to raise its property taxes, or use any other sources of revenue, to generate sufficient revenues to make the debt service payments on the bonds. A general obligation pledge is stronger than a revenue pledge, and thus may carry a lower interest rate than a revenue bond. Frequently, when local governments issue G.O. bonds for public enterprise improvements, the public enterprise will make the debt service payments on the G.O. bonds with revenues generated through the public entity’s rates and charges. However, if those rate revenues are insufficient to make the debt payment, the local government is obligated to raise taxes or use other sources of revenue to make the payments. G.O. bonds distribute the costs of land acquisition and greenway development and make funds available for immediate purchases and projects. Voter approval is required.

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Special Assessment Bonds Special assessment bonds are secured by a lien on the property that benefits by the improvements funded with the special assessment bond proceeds. Debt service payments on these bonds are funded through annual assessments to the property owners in the assessment area. State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loans Initially funded with federal and state money, and continued by funds generated by repayment of earlier loans, State Revolving Funds (SRFs) provide low interest loans for local governments to fund water pollution control and water supply related projects including many watershed management activities. These loans typically require a revenue pledge, like a revenue bond, but carry a below market interest rate and limited term for debt repayment (20 years). 9.g. Other Local Options Partnerships Another method of funding streetscape improvements is to partner with public agencies and private companies and organizations. Partnerships engender a spirit of cooperation, civic pride and community participation. The key to the involvement of private partners is to make a compelling argument for their participation. Major employers and developers should be identified and provided with a “Benefits of Reclaiming Main Street”-type handout for themselves and their employees. Very specific improvements that make critical connections to place of business would be targeted for private partners’ monetary support following a successful master planning effort. Potential partners include businesses and property owners which are located along Main Street. Name recognition for corporate partnerships would be accomplished through interpretive signage and resolutions of appreciation. Utilities can make good partners. 9.h .Volunteer Work It is expected that many citizens will be excited about the development of a more attractive Main street corridor. Individual volunteers from the community can be brought together with groups of volunteers from church groups, civic groups, scout troops and environmental groups to work on small doable projects on special community work days. Volunteers can also be used for fund-raising, maintenance, and programming needs. 9.i.. Private Sources Private sources will provide landscaping and construct sidewalks when required by the Town’s development regulations in new developments. Donations of private funds may be used to construct public improvements. These may be used for ancillary facilities such as benches. Corporate Sponsorship: Local businesses may sponsor a section of sidewalk, upgrade in lighting, a bench or a trash receptacle. Real Estate Offices may wish to sponsor a project near their office or near a location where they are selling real estate. A corporate sponsor could provide the match for a grant that the Town applies for.

Appendix A 1

Appendix A Plant Recommendations for Maysville This list is not comprehensive. Additional species and varieties will perform well.

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

GROWTH RATE

CULTURE NOTES

Small Trees

Acer buergeranum Trident Maple

medium-slow sun, drought resistant exfoliating bark

Acer palmatum Japanese Maple

medium sun many varieties & cultivars offer ornamental diversity

Camellia japonica

Flowering Camellia

medium part shade Evergreen, winter to spring flower, large variety of flowers

Cornus kousa

Kousa Dogwood

slow part shade, not susceptible to anthractnose

creamy white flower bracts in June, horizontal branching

Ilex x Nellie R. Stevens Nellie R. Stevens Holly

fast sun to shade, vigorous broadleaf evergreen, small pyramidal tree, red berries, Emily Brunner Holly is similar

Ilex cornuta

Burford Holly

fast sun to shade Evergreen, large shrub to small tree, adapts to pruning, red berries

Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' Skyrocket Juniper

medium sun, drought tolerant evergreen conifer, narrow column, bluish green color, Pathfinder is similar

Juniperus tortulosa 'Hollywood' Hollywood Juniper

medium sun evergreen conifer

Koelreuteria bipinnata medium sun, drought and pollution tolerant

yellow summer flower, then pink fruit

Koelreuteria paniculata Goldenrain Tree

medium sun drought and pollution tolerant

yellow panicle flowers in June, fruit attractive into Sept.

Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle white - 'Natchez' lavender -'Muskogee' coral - 'Tuscarora'

rapid sun, pest and disease resistant

US National Arboretum selections, summer flower, exfoliating bark

Magnolia stellata Star magnolia

slow sun to part shade deciduous with spring flower,

Malus 'Callaway' Flowering Crabapple

moderate sun, disease resistant variety spring flowering, crabapples are available in vast color range, many are susceptible to pests and diseases

Myrica cerifera Wax Myrtle

fast sun to part shade, extremely hardy

shrub used as small tree, evergreen most years, prune to shape

Prunus carolinia Carolina Cherry Laurel

fast sun to part shade broadleaf evergreen shrub that prunes well to small tree with attractive color, texture & form, early spring flower

Prunus mume Japanese Flowering Apricot

fast

sun, hardy, drought resistant small size, attractive winter flowering

Prunus campanulata x incisa 'Okame' Okame Cherry

sun 25'ht, 20'spr., spring flowers, bronze to orange red fall color

Stewardia psuedocamellia Japenese Stewardia

slow sun with midday shade, few pests

summer flower, attractive winter bark, expensive

Appendix A 2

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

GROWTH RATE

CULTURE NOTES

Medium to large trees

Acer rubrum Red Maple

rapid sun, tolerant of heavy clay soils, intolerant of pollution

early spring red flower, fall red orange color, many cultivars available with specific forms and fall color

Betula nigra River Birch

rapid sun to part shade hardy native plant, exfoilating bark, 'Heritage' is recommended cultivar

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' Yoshono Japenese Cedar

rapid sun to part shade dense upright evergreen conifer, makes good screen

Ginkgo bilboa Ginkgo

slow to medium full sun, pollution tolerant open form, large, plant only male trees, 'Lakeview' & 'Princeton Sentry' are recommended cultivars

Ilex latifolia 'Mary Nell' Lusterleaf Holly

medium sun to shade large pyramidal evergreen tree, texture similar to Southern Magnolia

Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf' American Holly

medium sun to shade, hardy evergreen, many cultivars available

Ilex x attenduata Foster # 2 Fosters Holly

medium sun to partial shade evergreen, compact pyramidal growth

Magnolia grandiflora 'Spectrum' Columnar Southern Magnolia

medium partial shade, but tolerates full sun, disease resistant

broadleaf evergreen, recommend columnar cultivars, litter from leaf drop

Magnolia kobus 'Wada's Memory' medium partial shade regular form, attractive foilage

Magnolia soulangiana Saucer Magnolia

medium sun to light shade deciduous, lavendar to white spring flower, 'Brozzonii' & 'Verbanica' cutivar flowers late

Magnolia stellata 'Galaxy' medium Sun to part shade 30' ht., 10'spr., late spring flower, glossy foilage

Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache

medium sun, drought resistant orange fall color, uniform shape, medium size

Prunus mume

Japanese Apricot medium sun Winter flower

Prunus x yedoensis Yoshino Cherry

medium sun to part shade rounded & spreading form, avoid weeping varieties for street trees

Quercus laurifolia 'Darlington' medium sun to part shade, pest resistant

semi-evergreen

Quercus palustris Pin Oak

rapid sun, pest resistant, pollution and wet soil tolerant

pyramidal form, orange-red fall color

Quercus virginiana

Live Oak

medium Sun to part shade

Evergreen

Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress

medium sun to part shade, tolerant of pollution & wet feet

conical form, feathery foliage, late fall color

Zelkova serrata 'Village Green' or ‘Green Vase’ Japanese Zelkova

medium-rapid sun, drought tolerant vase shape, open, handsome bark

Appendix A 3

Shrubs – Large

BOTANICAL NAME GROWTH RATE

COMMON NAME

CULTURE NOTES

Calycanthus

Sweetshrub

rapid large deciduous, sun or shade

Camellia japonica or sasanqua

Camellia

slow large evergreen with fall, winter or spring flowers

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘hinokii’, Crippsii’ moderate large evergreen conifer, other varieties may not be large, check individual variety for size and color

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’, ‘monstrosa , etc.

moderate medium to large Evergreen conifer, check cultivar for size and color

Eleagnus pungens ‘Fruitlandii’ rapid large Evergreen, sun to shade

Ilex cornuta “Burfordii”

Burford Holly

rapid large sun to part shade, evergreen, shiny foliage

Juniperus chinensis ‘Tortulosa’, ‘Robusta Green’, ‘Spartan’

moderate large sun to part shade

Juniperus virginia

Red Cedar

rapid large sun to shade

Leucothoe populifolia rapid large shade, deer tolerant

Ligustrum lucidum

Ligustrum

rapid large sun to part shade, deer tolerant Davidson Hardy Ligustrum is recommended.

Myrica cerifera

Wax Myrtle

rapid large hardy native, evergreen, deer tolerant

Osmanthus x fortunei

Fortune’s Osmanthus

rapid large hardy evergreen

Osmanthus fragrans

Fragrant Tea Olive

rapid large hardy evergreen

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Cherry Laurel

moderate large evergreen native

Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald’

Emerald Arborvitae

moderate large upright conifer, fresh green color

Viburnum opulus roseum

Snowball Viburnum

moderate large showy white flower, deciduous

Shrubs Medium

Abelia X grandiflora rapid medium semi-evergreen, arching, small white summer flower, sun

Aucuba japonica rapid medium evergreen, shade, variegated cultivars available

Azalea japonicum moderate part shade to shade many sizes and colors, spring flower

Berberis thunbergii

Barberry

rapid medium semi-evergreen, chartreuse and burgundy cultivars, very hardy

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BOTANICAL NAME GROWTH RATE

COMMON NAME

CULTURE NOTES

Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus”

Dwarf Burning Bush

rapid medium deciduous, red fall color

Euonymous japonica

Japanese Euonymous

moderate medium variegated cultivars available, sun to part shade

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

moderate medium shade, naturalizes well, deciduous

Ilex cornuta “Burfordii nana”

Drawf Burford Holly

rapid medium sun to part shade, evergreen

Ilex cornuta ‘Carissa”

Carissa Holly

moderate medium sun to part shade, evergreen

Ilex crenata ‘Compacta”

Japanese Holly including other cultivars

rapid medium sun to part shade, evergreen

Ilex glabra

Inkberry Holly

moderate medium part shade to shade

Illicium parviflorum

Anise

moderate large sun to shade, deer tolerant, hardy native

Nandina domestica

Nandina

moderate medium evergreen, red fall color

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’, ‘Otto Luyken’ or ‘Schipkaensis’

Zabel and Schip Laurel

moderate medium evergreen

Spirea japonica, vanhouttei varieties moderate medium deciduous, early spring flower

Small shrubs

Cotoneaster all varieties moderate small low spreading

Gardinia radicans

Dwarf Gardenia

moderate small evergreen, late spring flower

Ilex vomitoria ‘nana’

Dwarf Yapoon Holly

moderate small sun to part shade

Juniperus “Blue Pacific”, horizontalis, procumbens, squamata,’Blue Star’, ‘Nicks Compact’, ‘Old Gold’

moderate groundcover evergreen

Nandina domestica – dwarf

Dwarf nandina

slow small many dwarf nandina varieties are in the trade

Taxus x media

Yew

moderate low spreading evergreen

Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’ or ‘Rheingold’

moderate small globe shaped conifer

Appendix B 1

Appendix B Sample Landscape Regulation

Section 1101 Purpose and scope This article is intended to establish minimum standards for the design of landscapes for uses other than single family and two-family residential so as to improve the community aesthetically, economically and environmentally. Section 1102 Definitions The following definitions shall apply to the regulation and control of landscaping within this article: Caliper: A standard trunk diameter measurement for nursery grown trees taken six inches above the ground for up to and including four-inch caliper size, and twelve inches above the ground for larger sizes. Critical Root Zone (CRZ): A circular region measured outward from a tree trunk representing the essential area of the roots that must be maintained in order for the tree’s survival. The critical root zone is one foot of radial distance for every inch of tree DBH, with a minimum of eight feet.

DBH: Diameter-at-breast-height is the tree trunk diameter measured in inches at a height of 4.5 feet above the ground.

Deciduous: Those plants that annually lose their leaves.

Drip Line: A vertical line extending from the outermost edge of the tree canopy or shrub branch to the ground.

Evergreen: Those plants that retain foliage throughout the year. Evergreen Screen: A plant growing to over 20 feet in height at maturity that retains foliage year round that is planted to provide a dense vegetative screen for purposes of visual mitigation between zoning districts. Ground Cover: A prostrate plant growing less than 2 feet in height at maturity that is grown for ornamental purposes. Ground covers are used as an alternative to grasses. On slopes, ground covers control erosion while eliminating the maintenance of mowing on hillsides. Landscaping: The process or product of site development including grading, installation of plant materials, and seeding of turf or ground cover. Parking Lot Plantings: Planting areas within and adjacent to parking areas designed to shade and improve the attractiveness of large areas of pavement.

Appendix B 2

Planting Area: The area prepared for the purpose of accommodating the planting of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Planting Yard: The required installation of landscaping and screening materials between zoning districts and sometimes individual uses. Type A Planting Yard: A planting strip having minimum width of 8 feet which is intended to separate uses, provide vegetation in densely developed areas, and enhance the appearance of individual properties. Type B Planting Yard: A medium density screen having a minimum width of 15 feet which is intended to partially block visual contact between zoning classifications and create spatial separation. Type C Planting Yard: A medium density screen having a minimum width of 20 feet which is intended to substantially block visual contact between zoning classifications and create spatial separation. A Type C Planting Yard reduces lighting and noise that would otherwise intrude upon adjacent zoning classifications. Type D Planting Yard: A very high density screen having a minimum width of 30 feet which is intended to substantially block visual contact between zoning classifications and create spatial separation. A Type D Planting Yard reduces lighting and noise that would otherwise intrude upon adjacent zoning classification. Shrub, Large: An upright plant growing 10 feet to 20 feet in height at maturity that is planted for ornamental or screening purposes. Shrub, Medium: A plant growing 5 feet to 10 feet in height at maturity that is planted for ornamental or screening purposes. Shrub, Small: A plant growing to less than 5 feet in height at maturity that is planted for ornamental purposes. Street Tree: A tree planted along the street behind the right-of-way. Street Yard: A planting area parallel to a public street designed to provide continuity of vegetation along the right-of-way and to soften the impact of the development by providing a pleasing view from the road. Tree, Ornamental: A small to medium tree, growing 15 feet to 40 feet in height at maturity, that is planted for aesthetic purposes such as colorful flowers, interesting bark, or fall foliage. Tree, Shade: A large tree growing to over 40 feet in height at maturity, usually deciduous, that is planted to provide canopy cover shade. Section 1103 Applicability

Appendix B 3

The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all uses other than single family and two-family residential. Section 1104 Planting Yards Planting Yards are intended to separate different land uses and zoning districts from each other and are intended to eliminate or minimize potential nuisances such as dirt, litter, noise, glare of lights, signs and unsightly buildings or parking areas. Planting yard types are determined by five different levels based on land use or zoning districts. The zoning districts and use types have been divided into the following five levels. LEVEL 1: RESIDENTIAL – SINGLE FAMILY LEVEL 2: RESIDENTIAL – DUPLEX & MULTI-FAMILY LEVEL 3: BUSINESS - Indoor LEVEL 4: BUSINESS – Indoor with outdoor storage including warehousing LEVEL 5: INDUSTRY In the case of a group development, the outer boundaries shall be landscaped according to the requirements of Table 2 and Table 3. The interior boundaries abutting out parcels within a group development must comply with the requirements of Table 2 and Table 3 at the time of their development.

Appendix B 4

TABLE 1 PLANTING YARD CHART Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts Least Intensive Most Intensive

Zoning Level

1 2 3 4 5

1

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

L

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2

C A** A A A

3

C B A** A A

4

C C C A** B

Pro

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5

D D C B B

Table 1 shows how the five different levels of zoning classification relate to one another to determine the type of Planting yard that is required. **Where like zoning abuts one another the planting yard requirement for the Type A

Yard shall be a minimum average width of 8 feet, but at no time shall the width be less than four (4) feet.

TABLE 2

PLANTING YARD LANDSCAPING Yard Type

Minimum Width

(in feet)

Shade Trees Ornamental Trees

Shrubs

Required Points per

Linear Foot A 8 N/A 1/100' optional 0.4 B 15 1/75' 1/100' optional 0.7 C 20 1/50' 1/75' optional 0.9 D 30 1/50' 1/50' optional 1.0

Table 2 shows the planting requirements of the Planting Yard Types A-D and Street Yards. Each Planting Yard has a specified width, type of plant material and quantity of plant material that is required. The width and density of the Planting Yard increases as the difference in zoning classifications increase.

POINTS FOR PLANTING YARDS POINTS SHADE TREE 12 ORNAMENTAL TREE 6 LARGE SHRUB 3 MEDIUM SHRUB 2 SMALL SHRUB 1

Appendix B 5

(a) A wall or fence, a minimum of six (6) feet in height (constructed of masonry or pressure

treated lumber) or densely planted vegetation a minimum of six (6) feet in height that would provide a complete visual separation within three (3) years of planting, may be used to reduce both the minimum width of the Planting Yards and the corresponding number of points per linear foot by 20%.

(b) In Type B Planting Yards, ornamental trees may be substituted for shade trees at the rate

of two (2) ornamental trees for each required shade tree. (c) All trees in Street Yards shall be planted no closer than four (4) feet from any public

right-of-way.

(d) For the purpose of this section, building setbacks (as listed in Section 1101) shall supersede Planting Yard landscapingrequirements.

TABLE 3

STREET YARD LANDSCAPING Trees Shrubs Minimum Width Shade or Ornamental Requirements 8' 1/35' or 1/25' Optional

TABLE 4 Planting yards

ROW

Planting yard

Street yard

Street yard

RO

W

Proposed development

Proposed development

Interior lot development

Corner lot development

Appendix B 6

TABLE 5 Group Developments

Section 1105 Landscaping and Design Standards for Street Yards A Street Yard consists of a Planting Area parallel to a public street designed to provide continuity of vegetation along the right-of-way and to soften the impact of development by providing a pleasing view from the road. 1.Street Yards shall be a minimum of eight feet wide 2. Street Yards shall contain one shade tree per 35 linear feet or one ornamental tree per 25

linear feet, except in the case of a conflict with utility lines. These trees shall be generally equally distributed along the street frontage, but they are not required to be at

TABLE 5 Group Developments

Street yard

Street yard

Planting yard

Group Development prior to Development of Parcels

Planting yard

Street yard

Driveway

Planting yard

Street yard

Group Development at Time of Out Parcel Development

Appendix B 7

absolute equal intervals. This will allow for some flexibility in design while discouraging long intervals without trees. Shrubbery may be planted in clusters where trees are not practical; however, the requirements of Table 3 shall be met.

3. Parking, merchandise display and off-street loading are prohibited in the street yard.

4. Any tree or shrub planted within a sight triangle shall comply with Section 204 Visibility

at Intersections. Section 1106 Standards for Landscaping within Parking Lots 1. All new or expanded (to add 12 or more spaces) parking lots with 12 or more spaces shall

comply with this section of the landscape ordinance. 2. If an existing parking lot (paved or unpaved) is expanded or improved to add 12 or more

spaces, it shall comply with the parking lot requirements of the landscape ordinance within the expanded or improved portion.

3. If a parking lot is expanded or developed, then Street Yard, Planting Yard, and parking

lot requirements shall be applicable.

4. In parking lots with 12 or more spaces, trees shall be planted at a rate of one shade tree or two ornamental trees for every 12 spaces or fraction thereof.

5. Required trees shall be located within or adjacent to parking lots as tree islands, medians,

at the end of parking bays, traffic delineators, or between rows of parking spaces in a manner such that no parking space is located more than 60 feet from a parking lot tree.

6. Trees required within the Planting Yards or Street Yards cannot be credited toward the

parking lot requirements.

7. Planting Areas within the parking lots shall provide a minimum of 81 square feet with a minimum inside dimension of nine (9) feet and a minimum prepared depth of 18 inches.

Section 1107 Tree Preservation and Care During Construction Existing trees shall be preserved whenever feasible. Credits for tree preservation are offered when a tree preservation plan is submitted to the Town Clerk prior to grading the site. A tree preservation plan must show that there will be no disturbance in the critical root zone (CRZ). A disturbance is considered trenching, placing backfill in the CRZ, driving or parking equipment in the CRZ, and dumping of trash, oil, paint, or other materials detrimental to plant health in close proximity of the tree(s).

Appendix B 8

When selecting which trees to preserve, the following shall be considered: existing and proposed grading; age, condition, and type of tree; and location of site improvements and utility connections. Credit for existing trees within parking lots and Planting Yards will be given at the rate of 18 points per 4 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) of existing plant material preserved. Minimum size requirement to qualify for tree preservation in 4 inches (DBH).

Should any tree designated for preservation in the tree preservation plan die at anytime after approval of the plan or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the owner shall replace sufficient landscaping equal to the tree preservation credit within 180 days. In the event of a restricted site, the owner may request review by the Appearance Commission as stated in Section 1110. The replacement tree shall be a minimum of 2" in caliper for a shade tree and a minimum of 6' in height for an ornamental tree (six feet from the top of root ball to top of tree) at the time of planting. Section 1108 Landscape Plan Submittal Requirements In order for a plan to be reviewed, a site plan containing the following information must be submitted to the Town Clerk:

1. Site plan shall be drawn to scale and include a North arrow and necessary interpretive legends.

2. Property lines and zoning designation of adjacent properties

3. Location of proposed buildings, parking areas with spaces delineated, paving and

sidewalks.

4. Existing plant materials and areas to be left in natural state

5. Methods and details for protecting existing plant materials during construction and the approved erosion control plan, if required.

6. Locations, size and names for all proposed plants

7. Location and description of other landscape improvements, such as earth berms, walls,

fences, sculptures, fountains, and paved areas

8. Planting and installation details as necessary to ensure conformance with all required standards

9. Location of overhead and underground utilities

10. Landscape Compliance Summary Table. This Table shall list required Planting

Appendix B 9

Yards by Type, length, points required and plants to meet the points requirement. This Table shall include length of Street Yard and Trees by type (shade of ornamental) to meet the tree planting standard. This Table shall include the number of new parking spaces provided and the trees required and the trees proposed to meet Parking Lot Landscape requirements.

Section 1109 Landscape Standards and Specifications 1. The developer shall furnish and install all plant materials listed on the plan schedule.

2. Plant materials shall conform to the requirements described in the latest edition of

American Standard for Nursery Stock, which is published by the American Association of Nurserymen.

3. Plant materials must be from the Recommended Plant List or known to be hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7.

4. Shade trees must be a minimum of 2 inches in caliper. Ornamental trees must be a

minimum of 6 feet in height at the time of planting. (Six feet from top of root ball to top of tree.)

5. No tree may be planted in the sight triangle.

6. Do not use staking materials unless it is absolutely necessary. If staking is necessary, than the developer/property owner must remove the staking materials after one growing season.

7. Property owners ensure the survival and health of required tree in perpetuity.

8. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued when extremes in weather or soil conditions are not favorable for landscaping.

9. The developer shall ensure that all plant pits, vine pits, hedge trenches, and shrub beds are excavated as follows: a. All pits shall be generally circular in outline, with vertical sides. The tree pit shall

be deep enough to allow one-eighth of the ball to be above existing grade. Soil within the Planting Areas shall be free of rock, debris, inorganic compositions and chemical residues detrimental to plant life. Soil shall be compatible with the composition of the existing sub-soil and sufficiently blended to ensure adequate exchange of air and water between the Planting Area and the adjacent soil strata. Plants shall rest on well-compacted surface. The tree pit shall be a minimum of nine inches larger on every side than the ball of the tree.

Appendix B 10

b. If areas are designated as shrub beds or hedge trenches, they shall be cultivated to at least 18 inches in depth.

10. Each tree or shrub, shall be pruned in an appropriate manner, in accordance with

accepted standard practice.

11. All trenches and shrub beds shall be cultivated to the lines shown on the drawings. The areas around isolated plants shall be cultivated to the full diameter of the pit.

12. Existing trees shall be preserved whenever possible (see Section 1107).

13. All planting areas shall be mulched with a two-to-three inch layer of bark or other similar material to cover the Planting Area.

Section 1110 Alternative Methods of Compliance 1. Use of Alternate Plan, Material, or Methods: Alternate landscaping plans, plant

materials, or planting methods may be used where unreasonable or impractical situations would result from application of landscaping requirements, or where necessary to protect existing vegetation. Such situations may result from streams, natural rock formations, topography, or other physical conditions; or front lot configuration, utility easements, unified development design, or unusual site conditions.

2. Approval of Alternate Plan: The Four Oaks Appearance Commission may approve an alternate plan which proposes different plant materials or methods provided that quality, effectiveness, durability, and performance are equivalent to that required by this ordinance. This determination shall take into account the land use classification of adjacent property, number of plantings, species, arrangement and coverage, location of plantings on the lots, and the level of screening, height, spread, and canopy of the planting at maturity.

3. Appeal: Decision of the Four Oaks Appearance Commission regarding alternate methods of compliance may be appealed to the Four Oaks Town Board of Commissioners. Section 1111 Plant Substitution

Due to seasonal planting problems and a lack of plant availability, approved landscape plans may require minor revisions. Minor revisions to planting may be approved by the Chairman of Four Oaks Appearance Commission or his/her designee if the following are true. 1. There is no reduction in the quantity of plant material. 2. There is no significant change in size or location of plant materials

Appendix B 11

3. The new plants are of the same general category (i.e., shade tree, ornamental tree, or shrub) and have the same general design characteristics mature height, crown spread) as the materials being replaced.

Appendix C 1

Appendix C Guide for New Non-single Family Development The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a document that Town staff may share with prospective developers that explains the type of development that Maysville prefers and encourages. Compliance with these guidelines is voluntary. Architectural guidelines: The intent of these guidelines is to provide for buildings that are reasonably attractive and do not have distracting features while allowing for individuality and character. Building materials shall convey a sense of quality and tradition. Wood siding, cementious wood siding, brick are recommended materials for exterior walls visible from the public street. Windows are encouraged and should be transparent. Windows should be arranged in a symmetrical pattern if feasible. The following building materials should not be visible from a public right of way: utilitarian concrete block, corrugated metal, highly reflective materials, internally illuminated materials except for neon signage, brightly colored materials. Muted and neutral colors should predominate. Bright pastels and primary colors are discouraged and if used in small doses as accents. The historic or heritage color collections that most paint companies have are recommended. Building form: Buildings should have traditional shapes with either sloped roofs or a front building cornice. Architectural features are encouraged that provide human scale and reflect the use of the building. An example is a variance in the front façade where the building entrance is with a higher section of cornice or a gable with business sign. Canopies including drive throughs at banks, convenience stores, drugstores and gas stations should be integrated with the building design. They can be attached to the primary structure or detached. If detached, a roof with a minimum slope of 5:12 is required. Speakers are fine only if they cannot be heard off site.

Accessory structures and exterior storage areas should be consistent with the architecture of the primary structures, landscape treatment and amenities.

Mechanical equipment should be integrated into the overall design of the structure if located on or adjoining a building. Minimize the visual dissonance of rooftop mechanical equipment by designing the roof to conceal the equipment. Boxes that enclose individual mechanical equipment and do not relate to the architectural integrity of the structure are discouraged. When mechanical equipment is sited on the ground, equipment should be screened by fencing and walls that coordinate with the architecture of the primary structure and or by landscaping. If located on the ground, mechanical equipment should generally be located to the rear and side of buildings.

Appendix C 2

Site development standards: The intent of these standards is to provide for development that is attractive, safe, and harmonious.

Exterior uses: Locate loading docks, trash storage and pickup areas so they are not visible from public rights of way and adjoining properties. These areas may be screened with a combination of walls and landscaping. Walls should be constructed of materials and style compatible with the architecture of primary structures. Wire fences including chain link with strips of materials are discouraged to screen utility and trash storage areas.

Exterior storage of inventory, equipment should be screened from the public rights of way. Vehicular sales, boat sales and manufactured home sales display areas can be visible from adjoining public rights of way. These sales areas should comply with parking area dimensional and landscape requirements of this and other ordinances.

Bicycle facilities: Provide a bicycle rack for parking bicycles in a location that is convenient to where people can bicycle and to the entrance of the business. Bicycle racks should be located on paved surfaces. Lighting: The purpose of lighting is for safety and business identification without off site light pollution. The maximum height of a luminaire should be 18 feet. Lighting should be shielded from illuminating the sky or adjoining properties. There should be ample lighting in pedestrian areas. Lighting in pedestrian areas should be designed to illuminate the faces of pedestrians to allow for greater safety and comfort. Entrances to buildings should be clearly illuminated. Landscaping: Landscaping should be in accordance with landscape ordinance. Shade trees are encouraged as are ornamental plants at building entrances and driveways. Unified development Developments of more that one structure should be executed as a coordinated single development. A development should be recognizable as a place. A main vehicular entrance with signage and landscape features (plant materials, lighting, ornamental fencing) that identify the development as a location is required. The design of buildings should use coordinated materials, colors and architectural features. Site features should be coordinated throughout a development with similar complimentary materials and style. There should be cross access between various parking areas in developments as between the Piggly Wiggly and Hardees. Connecting pedestrian facilities between components of the development should be provided. Private Sign Guidelines The intent of these recommendations is to encourage signage to identify locations to the public in a harmonious context that is attractive. Signs should be located within easy view of the traveling public and provide the essential information needed to identify a business or location. Signage should not be distracting to motorists. A coordinated approach to signage, both public and private, reduces sign clutter and provides the needed information in an efficient easy to understand manner.

Appendix C 3

Where there are multiple businesses at a location, the signage visible to motorists should identify the location rather than individual businesses. In a multi-business site the signage for individual businesses should become apparent when one enters a location within the development that is near the business. Signage should be used to identify a location or specific business. A sign may depict a business or product graphically. For example, a women’s shoe store might have a sign in the shape of a high heel pump. Logos and symbols can be incorporated in the signage. For example, the Piggly Wiggly could include the image of the piglet in their signage.

A monument sign for a development with multiple businesses shall display the name of the development and logo or image associated with the development. The names and or logos of individual businesses located in the development shall not be displayed on the monument sign. Building signage and signage on the property where a business is located may include the names and logos of individual businesses. Sign appearance: Free standing ground or monument signs should be constructed of materials that are similar to and complement the primary structure on the property that the sign identifies. The monument sign shall be located adjacent to the primary entrance to the property. There should be low landscaping around the sign. The message area of a sign should include a background color and single print color. An accent color on the print area to create a shadowbox effect, highlight a letter or to outline the letters can be used. The sign can contain a background image that relates to the development. For example, a development called the oaks might have an image of a grove of oaks as the background for the sign. The message area of a sign should not contain more than 2 colors exclusive of black white and grey exclusive of logos. Logos are encouraged because they are quickly recognized and add visual interest. However, they should exceed the vertical dimension of a capital letter on the sign. The design and location of signs located on buildings shall be integrated with the design of the façade of the building. For buildings with multiple businesses the following signs are encouraged. Building identification signs containing only the name of a building or building complex and the nature of the establishments therein, provided such signs are limited to one wall sign per façade facing a public street. Identification signs for individual establishments

Appendix C 4

containing the name(s) and logo(s) of the establishments, provided such signs are limited to wall signs or awning signs. Canopy signage: These guidelines are recommended for canopies at service stations, drive up restaurants and drive up windows. Signage shall be an integral part of the canopy. Signage should not be mounted on top, to the side or below the canopy. The signage should be composed of the same materials, color, letter style as signage on the monuments sign and building signage. The maximum letter height and/or logo height shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches. Up to one sign is recommended on each side of a canopy. Internal illumination is discouraged. Internally lit box signs and back lit canopies with or without signage are discouraged.

Overall signage– multiple parcels, buildings or tenants

For developments with multiple parcels, buildings, and tenants, the overall signage should provide consistency between all signs located in the development. Sign location and design should be coordinated on the building façade. Signs for different businesses should be located in similar locations on the building. For example: all shop signs should be located above the shop entrances. Signage within a development should be unified. The same materials, sign colors and design details should be used. Signs may display logos and symbols of individual businesses. If a business uses a specific lettering size, that may be used on the sign identifying the business. Signs for equivalent locations should be the same size, shape and located in equivalent locations. For example, in a shopping center, the anchor business with the predominate facade may have a larger sign than the sign of tenants occupying smaller shops with less imposing facades.

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