Model Resolution to Adopt CAMA Land Use Plan

RESOLUTION OF THE <Local Governing Body> OF <Local Government>, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTING THE

WHEREAS, from ________ 20** through ________ 20**, the <Local Government> drafted a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plan with the assistance of its consultant, <Name of Consultant>, and conducted a series of public workshops and meetings as part of a comprehensive public participation program under the leadership of the <Name of Committee/s> Committee; and

WHEREAS, on __________, the Planning Board recommended approval of the adoption of the draft Plan; and

WHEREAS, the <Local Government> conducted a duly advertised public hearing on the draft Plan at the Regular Meeting of the <Local Governing Body> on ____________; and

WHEREAS, at the Regular Meeting on ___________the <Local Governing Body> of <Local Government>, North Carolina found the policies and Future Land Use Map in the draft Plan to be consistent with the <Local Government> desired vision for the future and unanimously approved to adopt the draft Plan and

WHEREAS, the adopted Plan will be submitted as required by state law to the District Planner for the Division of Coastal Management under the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and forwarded to the Division Director; and

WHEREAS, a review of the adopted Plan by the Coastal Resources Commission will be scheduled; and the CRC will then decide on certification of the locally adopted Plan;

WHEREAS, a certified copy of <Local Government> CAMA Land Use Plan will be forwarded to the Office for Coastal Management for federal approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the <Local Governing Body> for <Local Government>, North Carolina has adopted the draft Plan; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the <Manager/Administrator> of <Local Government> is hereby authorized to submit the adopted Plan to the State for certification as described above.

Adopted this * day of * 20**.

Submittal Requirements for State Review

The following items are to be submitted to the DCM District Planner:

A color print copy of the entire draft Plan.

A digital copy on USB drive of the entire draft Plan. Digital files should be provided in a Word and/or .pdf format and file names should clearly identify file content. The draft plan must include a completed Organizational Matrix indicating where the CRC’s rules requirements have been met within plan.

The following items are to be submitted to the DCM District Planner at least 5 business days prior to publication of a public hearing notice:

Written notice of the public hearing for local adoption. A copy of the proposed CAMA Plan.

Submittal Requirements for Transmittal to the Division for Certification

The following items are to be submitted to the DCM District Planner after local adoption of the land use plan adoption of the plan:

Two (2) color print copies of the locally adopted Land Use Plan. On the cover, include the local adoption date and provide a location to insert a CRC certification date.

Two (2) USBs that include a digital copy of the local adopted Land Use Plan. Digital files should be provided in a Word and/or .pdf format and file names should clearly identify file content. Certified statement of local government adoption action (Resolution of Adoption) with official signature and seal from the local government.

Affidavit of publication - signed and notarized proof that the notification process was followed per G.S. 113A-110 (to include the not less than 10 days nor more than 25 days’ notice in the newspaper and statement of other notices provided) for the local government.

Submittal Requirements for Certified Plan

The following items are to be submitted within 90 calendar days after certification of the Plan:

A color print copy of the entire Plan with the CRC certification date of the plan added to the cover.

A digital copy on USB drive of the entire Plan with the CRC certification date of the plan added to the cover. Digital files should be provided in a Word and/or .pdf format and file names should clearly identify file content.

DCM’s Land Use Plan Amendment Certification Process

Local Planning Board Meeting/Recommendation

•NOT required in the CAMA Plan Certification process.

•Under Chapter 160D, the planamendment is required tobe adopted with the adviceand consultationof the planning board.

Publish Notice of Public Hearing

•Publish public hearing notification on proposed CAMA Plan (not less than 10 days nor more than 25 days before public hearing on local adoption).

Schedule Public Hearing

•Schedule Public Hearing for on proposed draft CAMA plan amendment.

•See Submittal Requirements for Public Hearings, and;

•See Notice of Public Hearing for amendment to a certified CAMA Land Use Plan.

Local Adoption

•Local Governing Board Hearing/ Decision approving draft Plan.

•See Model Resolution to Adopt CAMA Land Use Plan (Amendments)

Submit Plan for Certification

•Send plan to DCM District Planner

•See Submittal Requirements for Transmittal to the Division for Certification.

Public Comment Period

•Written comments/objections are accepted no more than 30 calendar days after local adoption of the plan.

•Comments/Objections will be sent to local government.

Certification

•If the plan meets the certification requirements a notice of Certification Decision will be sent to Local Governing Board and Local Government Staff.

•If the plan does not meet certification requirements, the CRC shall notify the local government within 45 calendar days.

Local Government Staff

Division of Coastal Management

Final Plan Submittal

• Submit final print and electronic copies of the certified plan to the Division (within 90 calendar days of certification).

• See Submittal Requirement for Certified Plan

Local Governing Body

Local Planning Board

LUP Amendment Certification Process Update / /2022

Submittal Requirements for Notifying DCM District Planner about Public Hearing on CAMA Plan Amendment

The following items are to be submitted to the DCM District Planner at least 5 business days prior to publication of a public hearing notice:

1.Written notice of the public hearing for local adoption.

2.A copy of the proposed CAMA Plan amendment.

Notice of Public Hearing

Amendment of the <Local Government> CAMA Land Use Plan

Amendment of the <Local Government> CAMA Land Use Plan

Notice is hereby given that the <Local Governing Body> will conduct a public hearing on _____________ at _____ PM to review an amendment to the <Local Government> Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plan. The meeting will be held at __________________. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

Following the public hearing, the <Local Governing Body> will consider adoption of the Land Use Plan amendment. Once adopted, the amended plan will be submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for certification.

Written objections, comments, or statements of support shall be submitted to the Division of Coastal Management’s District Planner, <District Planner’s name and mailing address> no more than 30 calendar days after local adoption of the plan amendment. Further information can be obtained by contacting the District Planner at <District Planner’s phone number>.

Copies of the Land Use Plan amendment are available for review by the public at the <designated county or local government office> _______________ during normal office hours. The public is encouraged to review the Land Use Plan amendment and to attend the public hearing. For additional information, please contact the Director of the <Local Government> Planning Department at _______.