Planning Department
The primary function of the Planning Department is to provide assistance and direction to property owners, residents, administration and elected or appointed officials regarding the development and use of land. Long-range visions, including goals and policies on how the community as a whole should grow, are proposed by Planning staff and adopted by the Town Board of Commissioners.
Zoning, subdivision, and various other regulations are drafted by Planning Staff for Planning Board and Board of Commissioners’ acceptance, which are then enforced by the Planning Department. From initial stages of policy-making to enforcement of local rules on individual properties, the Planning Department is available to explain procedures and development concepts to developers and citizens.
The Planning office receives calls and visitors daily asking about existing zoning, potential new development, Town code regulations, and nuisance property. Questions range from whether a storage building can be added to a lot, how to divide and sell land, and many other issues.
Along with answering these questions, the Planning Department prepares background data on proposed zoning changes, looks at site plans to see that buildings and parking lots are properly placed and landscape plantings are adequate. In addition the Town Planner investigates complaints about possible Town code violations, works with the Town Engineer and other Town staff members to assure development meets Town requirements and makes routine inspections of construction sites for possible violations.
Planning & Zoning Documents & Forms
Zoning Application (110.4 KiB, 781 hits)
Land Development Code (1.5 MiB, 869 hits)
2011-2031 Land Use Plan (Large File) (17.1 MiB, 112 hits)
2002 Land Use Plan (2.9 MiB, 899 hits)
Zoning Use Table (109.7 KiB, 596 hits)
TND Standards (29.0 KiB, 660 hits)
Residential Design Standards (7.0 KiB, 564 hits)
Flood Hazard Ordinance (436.2 KiB, 529 hits)
Tree Ordinance (138.3 KiB, 591 hits)
Privilege License Ordinance (73.9 KiB, 701 hits)
Zoning Map (1.3 MiB, 576 hits)
2002 Future Land Use Map (1.7 MiB, 440 hits)
Town Limits Map (1.3 MiB, 545 hits)
Pedestrian Master Plan (Large File) (28.8 MiB, 592 hits)
Planning & Zoning News:
Goat Island Project
The 30 acre Island located in the center of Cramerton will soon be transformed into a park offering amenities for everyone. Goat Island will be a place where adults and children can enjoy the playground, go fishing or canoeing, take in an outdoor concert, or enjoy a stroll around the walking trails. The additions to the Island will promote the Town of Cramerton’s Fit Community Designation and give visitors and citizens alike the opportunity to enjoy the South Fork River in a unique way.
In order to meet the needs of all age groups there will be a variety of recreational elements included. Water based recreation is a major component of the project, featuring an observation pier and two canoe/kayak landings. The project also includes two picnic shelters for family gatherings, an extensive playground, disc golf course, and the open air amphitheater located in the Town Center. These elements will allow for programming opportunities such as festivals, educational classes and instructional programs. The Town encourages you to get involved! If you have an idea about programming or events for Goat Island, please contact Michael Peoples at 704-824-4337 or submit your idea online at www.cramerton.org.
The Goat Island project is funded by the Town of Cramerton and grants from the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Carolina Thread Trail, NC Recreational Trails, and the Glenn Foundation.
The water amenities are scheduled to be completed by the end of December and bridge construction and Island amenities by Spring.
Town Hall Project
HISTORIC TOWN HALL RENOVATION
The Town of Cramerton has been putting together the pieces of this project for the last five years. The front portion of the building was constructed around 1920 and the back portion of the building was constructed in the 1950’s.
Currently the upstairs of the facility is only used for storage and is not climate controlled. It has not been occupied for over twenty years. The facility desperately needs a new backbone because significant work has been deferred on the electrical, plumbing, and heating & air conditioning. In order to meet current building codes, an elevator and stairwell must be constructed on the rear of the building. This will provide for better access for those with disabilities, as the elevator will go to ground level where parking is provided.
The Town has secured funding from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commonly known as the Federal Stimulus Plan. The Town has secured a 40-year loan in the amount of $1,440,000 at an interest rate of 4.0%. Annual debt service payments will be approximately $78,000 and will not begin until one year after completion of the project.
Proposed Timeline:
December 2011: Construction completed, Town Hall and Police Staff move back in.
Temporary Relocation:
Because the project involves the entire structure, Town Hall and Police Department Staff will have to temporarily relocate. The Town Hall staff will be relocating to the Cramerton Community Center downstairs, commonly known as the Senior Room. The Community Center is located on Julian Street, beside the Cramerton Swimming Pool. Operations will begin in the temporary location in December. Utility bill payments can be made at the temporary site, in person or at the newly installed drop box in the Parks and Recreation parking lot, directly across from the Community Center. The drop box located at the current Town Hall will not be in use.
The Police Department has relocated their administrative offices to Hampton Meadows Apartments on Eighth Avenue. Citizens who wish to meet with the Police Department or to pick up Police reports should come to the Community Center, the temporary Town Hall location.
The Board of Commissioners are excited about renovating this historical structure and reinvesting in the Town Center. The facility should serve the needs of the community for many years to come. The project is designed to provide adequate public space while also meeting the needs for day-to-day operations.
Stuart Cramer High School
Construction Underway @ New Stuart W. Cramer High School
The new Stuart W. Cramer High School is under construction and the majority of the equipment is accessing the site from Hubbard Street. The street improvements should begin in the spring of 2011 and be administered by the NC Department of Transportation. The new High School will open to students in 2013.
If you would like to keep up with the progress of the construction of the new Stuart W. Cramer High School, you can visit a dedicated website at:
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