Adoption Meetings

On Thursday, July 11th, the Planning Board held a regular meeting to review the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board recommended approval of the Plan and it was reviewed by the Board of Commissioners at a public hearing on MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH . The final Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Board of Commissioners at this meeting and is in the process of being certified by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission to become a certified CAMA Plan. 

Public Drop-In Meetings (2024)

Public drop-in meetings were held at various locations throughout the County on April 22, 23, and 24, 2024. Each of these meetings took place from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The meetings allowed participants to review the DRAFT PLAN , ask questions, and provide feedback. Thanks to all who came out! If you missed it, you can view the public meeting boards  HERE or below.

If you have any comments on the draft Plan, you can SUBMIT THEM HERE .

Vision 

This board displays the vision and guiding plan themes which direct the recommendations of the Plan. 

 

Future Land Use

This board shows the future land use map for the entire County.

 

Future Land Use

This board illustrates the future land use map for the north region of the County.

 

 

Future Land Use 

This board shows the future land use map for the east region of the County.

 

Future Land Use

This map illustrates the future land use mapfor the south region of the County.

 

Future Land Use

This map shows the future land use map for the Town of Richlands, who participated in the County's planning process.

 

Public Drop-In Meetings (2023)

On March 22 and 23, 2023, three public drop-in meetings were held in various locations of the County. Residents were invited to attend to learn more about the planning process and to provide initial thoughts about growth and development that may occur in the next 20 years.

If you were unable to attend these meetings, you can view all of the informational boards which were on display below, or you can download them at this link .

You can also participate in the activity which was conducted at the meetings by CLICKING HERE. 

About the County 

This board highlights some data highlights about the existing population in Onslow County.

 

Growth

These maps illustrate how the County has been growing over the past 10 years.

 

Environment

This board illustrates the wetland and floodplain conditions that limit growth and should be preserved.

 

 

Transportation 

This board highlights data on traffic and crashes in Onslow County to provide information on traffic conditions.

 

Land Cover

This map illustrates current land cover patterns. The development is centered on the urban areas and there is some agriculutral land remaining around Richlands. 

 

Parks and Recreation

This map shows County recreation sites, natural areas, and public beach access points.