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2015State of the County

ContentsIntroduCtIon �� 1

CommunIty ProfIle ��2

HousIng and HouseHolds ��4

eConomIC develoPment ��5

land use ��7

transPortatIon ��8

natural resourCes �� 10

sPeCIes and HabItats ��12

Parks and reCreatIon �� 13

utIlItIes �� 14

faCIlItIes �� 15’

ConClusIon �� 16

Grow Harnett County State of the County : 1

Introductiona Plan for Harnett’s futureHarnett has experienced exceptional growth over the past

two decades� From a population of just 68,000 in 1990,

to a 2013 population estimate of 124,987 residents, the

County has evolved from a rural, agriculture community

to a diverse location within the Fort Bragg region of North

Carolina� Harnett’s location, high quality school system and

relatively low cost of living continue to draw thousands of

residents to its boundaries�

Harnett looks forward to continued growth� The County’s

proximity to Raleigh and Fayetteville and the Highway

87 and I-95 corridors make Harnett County a desirable

location for residents, businesses, and industry� Local

leaders recognize that, for Harnett County to capitalize on

this market opportunity, an update to the Comprehensive

Plan was needed�

► how will this growth shape harnett’s identity?

► What bold moves can the County make to ensure that the

rural character remains while providing for new residents

joining the community?

► how can the County continue to support strong and safe

neighborhoods and thriving businesses?

► What does it take to position harnett for continued success?

This planning process is designed to work with the

community to answer these questions, develop a widely-

supported vision and identify the investments needed to

realize that vision for the County�

PoPulatIon growtH and ProjeCtIons

2013

124,

987

2010

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757

1990

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030

200

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1,393

2030

160

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2040

182,

899

2020

138,

799

InCrease

InCrease

84%

32%

great Plans transform communities into great PlaCes. Harnett has a long-standing tradition of preparing plans to help guide growth and development decision in the community� The results of the more recent efforts

will inform the update of the Harnett Comprehensive Plan�

an initial step in the planning process is an examination and assessment of the existing conditions. this report summarizes information about the County

gathered through input from various citizens and stakeholders; a review of data, policies and regulations; and observations. the conclusion section at the

end of this report highlights the key issues and opportunities to be addressed by the updated Comprehensive Plan.

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unified Development

ordinance

neill’s Creek Land use

Study

Regional Growth

Management Strategy for the

fort Bragg Region

nC 87 Regional

Multimodal Corridor

Mobility Plan

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

harnett County Land use Plan

uS 401 Corridor

Study

20112006

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Community ProfilePoPulatIon growtH

Harnett has experienced exceptional growth over the past two decades, from

a population of just 68,000 in 1990� The County has evolved from a rural,

agriculture community to a diverse location within the Fort Bragg region of

North Carolina� The estimated 2013 population of Harnett is 124,987� This is an

increase of 84% since 1990� anticipated growth is expected to increase the

County population by 46% by 2040�

HIstorIC growtH

1990 2000 2010 2013

140,000

120,000

100,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

68,030

91,393

115,789

124,987

20,000

0

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growtH rates by ComParIson 2000-2013

35%

30%30.5%

19.9%

10.7%

25%

20%

15%

10%

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5%

Harnett County North Carolina United States


ProjeCted growtH

1990 2000 2010 2013 2020 2030 2040

250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0

68,030

91,393

115,789124,987

138,799

168,712182,889

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From 2000 to 2010, Harnett County grew by nearly 27%� The most recent

population figures indicate that Harnett’s growth will continue to outpace

regional, state and national rates�

growtH ComParIsons

growtH rate ComParIsons, 2000-2013

yeaR haRnett Lee JohnSton ChathaM CuMBeRLanD nC

2013 124,987 60,266 177,967 66,817 325,871 9,848,060

2010 115,726 57,904 169,613 63,764 320,246 9,559,533

2000 91,393 49,482 123,279 49,740 303,755 8,081,614

2010-2013 8.0% 4.1% 4.9% 4.8% 1.8% 3.0%

2000-2010 26.6% 17.0% 37.6% 28.2% 5.4% 18.3%


Did you know?

From 2010-2013, Harnett

was the fifth-fastest County

in North Carolina.


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29%30%

eduCatIon attaInment (2013)

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Harnett County nortH CarolIna unIted states

84.4%High School

Graduate or Higher

84.9%High School

Graduate or Higher

86%High School

Graduate or Higher

18.5%Bachelor’s Degree

or Higher


or Higher


or Higher

Community Profileage (2013)

eduCatIon (2000-2013)

0-49,4417.9%

20-6469,68958.7%

65+12,52210.5%

5-1927,14122.8%

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eduCatIon attaInment averages sInCe 2000


raCe and etHnICIty

2000 2010 % CHange

White 64,744 82,467 27.4%

BLaCk oR afRiCan aMeRiCan 20,481 24,969 21.9%

aMeRiCan inDian anD aLaSka native 794 1,060 33.5%

aSian 591 1,264 113.9%

native haWaiian anD otheR PaCifiC iSLanDeR

61 6 -90.2%

tWo oR MoRe RaCeS 1,430 4,115 187.8%

hiSPaniC oR Latino 5,336 13,213 147.6%

raCe and etHnICIty (2013)

mInorIty PoPulatIon ComParIsons, 2013

64%


Harnett

White Non-Hispanic Population Minority Population

59%

Lee

70%

Johnston

71%

Chatham

47%

Cumberland

65%

NC

age demograPHIC ComParIsons, 2013

haRnett Lee JohnSton ChathaM CuMBeRLanD nC

Median Age 33.5 37.1 37 44.8 30.9 37.6

Old-Age Dependency Ratio 17.1 23.3 17.4 34.5 15.4 21.3

Child Dependency Ratio 44.8 42.7 44.3 36.1 41.7 37.6

Change in Young Working Population (2000-2013) 16.5% 5.7% 16.9% -0.5% -8.0% 3.0%

The young working age population in Harnett County has been growing at

a rate of 16�5% from 2000 to 2013� This means that the county is attracting

the portion of the population that can drive innovation and investment in the

economy� Many areas are struggling to keep their young workers around, so

this is an encouraging sign for Harnett County�

Harnett County has a young population� The median age is 33�5 in Harnett,

over four years lower than the state median age� Harnett does not have a large

older age population dependency ratio, but there are a larger proportion of

children that are dependent on the working population�

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12.8%

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North Carolina

North Carolina

United States

United States

Harnett Harnett

High School Graduate or Higher Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

2000 2013


Households and HousingHouseHold ComPosItIon

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as the population has increased so has the number of households in the county� The average

household size and average family size are higher in Harnett County compared to neighboring

counties� These rates are also growing for Harnett County�

medIan HouseHold InCome


Harnett County nortH CarolIna unIted states$46,334 $44,625 $53,046

HousIng unIts

SouRCe: aMeRICaN CoMMuNITy SuRvey 2009-2013, uS CeNSuS BuReau,

*aMoNg HouSeS wITH a MoRTgage

3,411 1,414

$132,600medIan

Home value

$1,228medIan montHly HousIng Costs*

aPartments townHouses or duPlexes

2.8%

vaCanCy rate

23%

InCrease In unIts 2000-2013

32,235sIngle famIly

unIts

$$$$

47%

moved Into tHeIr Homes

from 2000-2009

own vs rent

31.8%rent

68.2%own

HousIng and transPortatIon Costs

Traditional measures of housing affordability ignore

transportation costs� Typically a household’s second-

largest expenditure, transportation costs are largely a

function of the proximity of jobs and housing� Factoring

in both housing and transportation costs provides a more

comprehensive way of thinking about the cost of housing

and true affordability�

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remaInIng InCome

39% transPortatIon32%

29%HousIng

HouseHold CHaraCterIstICs ComParIsons (2013)

ToTal HouseHolds haRnett Lee JohnSton ChathaM CuMBeRLanD nC

Total Households 40,677 21,204 60,759 26,017 121,226 3,715,565

Change in Households 2010-2013 4.0% 1.0$ 2.8% 4.6% 3.3% 2.5%

Average Household Size 2.83 2.72 2.81 2.46 2.55 2.53

Growth in Average Household Size 6.0% 4.2% 4.1% 1.2% 0.0% 1.6%

HousIng market ComParIson

over two-thirds of housing units in Harnett County are occupied by owners� This rate is slightly

higher than the state average� Harnett County’s home values and mortgage/rent prices are in “the

middle of the road” compared to neighboring counties� From 2010 to 2013, the median home value

increased by over $9,000, double the state average�

HousIng market ComParIsons, 2013

haRnett Lee JohnSton ChathaM CuMBeRLanD nC

Median Home Value $132,600 $131,300 $141,200 $211,400 $128,700 $153,600

Median Mortgage $1,228 $1,136 $1,254 $1,458 $1,215 $1,281

Median Rent $756 $686 $778 $774 $853 $776

Owner-Occupied 68.2% 69.1% 71.6% 79.9% 54.8% 66.4%

Renter-Occupied 31.8% 30.9% 28.4% 20.1% 45.2% 33.6%

jobs to HousIng ratIo

Harnett County has a low job to housing ratio meaning that the county is becoming a bedroom

community for other counties at a higher rate than local county jobs are being created�

jobs Per HousIng unIt ComParIson, 2013haRnett Lee JohnSton ChathaM CuMBeRLanD nC

Jobs 22,452 24,257 42,591 14,095 117,629 3,974,940

Housing Units 47,381 24,117 68,000 28,964 138,362 4,349,023

Jobs/Units Ratio 0.47 1.01 0.63 0.49 0.85 0.91


In retail, leakage occurs when members of a community spend money outside that community or when money spent inside that community is transferred outside

the community� Harnett County loses potential sales in a variety of categories, including the following:

economic developmentemPloyment

according to 2009-2013 american Community Survey estimates, there were

over 45,000 people employed in Harnett County� The majority of these jobs are

in moderate-paying, local-serving industries� while important to the economy,

these industries don’t drive growth, but instead follow it�

Management, Business, Science, and Arts

Sales and Office

Service

Production, Transportation, and Material Moving

Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance


18.4%

12.4%

14.2%

24.6%

30.3%

CommunIty ComParIson: unemPloyment rates

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

02004

Harnett County Lee County Johnston County Cumberland County North Carolina

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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unemPloyment rates

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6.6

11.4 11.4 11.410.6

9.1

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Government

3,634

2,502

2,300

1,429

1,324

1,105

813

542

488

476

454

450

373

257

223

175

175

104

41

0K 1K 2K 3K 4K 5K

$51,107

$28,734

$33,826

$13.837

$47, 277

$48.213

$54,082

$24,077

$41,090

$51,914

$49,763

$53,570

$30,168

$53,269

$34,745

$30,578

$58,642

$17,778

$103,317

$17,833

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Retail Trade

Health Care and Social Assistance

Accommodation and Food Services

Manufacturing

Construction

Educational Services

Admin, Waste Mgmt and Remediation

Transportation and Warehousing

Wholesale Trade

Prof., Scientific and Tech Services

Finance and Insurance

Other Services (except Public Admin.)

Information

Crop and Animal Production

2013 Jobs Average Earnings (2013)

Real Estate, Rental and Leasing

Mgmt. of Companies and Enterprises

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

Utilities

Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas Extraction

SouRCe: eCoNoMIC ModeLINg SPeCIaLISTS INTeRNaTIoNaL

5,588

toP emPloyers

retaIl leakage

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-$6.5 million-$14.1 million

-$7.6 million

-$29.5 million

-$12.8 million-$34.3 million

sPortIng goods, Hobby, musICal Instrument and

book stores

ClotHIng and ClotHIng aCCessorIes stores

furnIture and Home furnIsHIng stores

motor veHICle and Parts dealers

eleCtronICs and aPPlIanCe stores

general merCHandIse stores

toP emPloyers In Harnett CountyeMPLoyeR nuMBeR of eMPLoyeeS

Harnett County sCHools 2,132

Harnett HealtH system 1,050

Harnett County government 887

food lIon dIstrIbutIon Center 758

CamPbell unIversIty 750

Harnett CorreCtIonal faCIlIty 381

edwards brotHers 280

wal-mart 270

CarlIe C’s Iga 185

saab barraCuda 167


loCatIon QuotIents by Industry

economic development

Location quotient (LQ) is a valuable way of quantifying how concentrated a particular industry, cluster, occupation, or demographic group is in a

region as compared to the nation� It can reveal what makes a particular region “unique” in comparison to the national average� In Harnett County the

arts, entertainment, and recreation sector saw the greatest increase in location quotient (LQ) from 2008 to 2013� as a result, Harnett has comparative

advantage in the following sectors:

retaIl tradeCroP and anImal ProduCtIon

ConstruCtIon government eduCatIonal servICes

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Health Care and Social Assistance

Admin, Waste Management and Remediation

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Mining, Quarrying and Oil and Gas Extraction

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

loCatIon QuotIents by Industry


real ProPerty value

SouRCe: eCoNoMIC ModeLINg SPeCIaLISTS INTeRNaTIoNaL

6.7% $456,136,990Agricultural and Vacant

75.2% $5,158,994,577Single Family Residential

6.6% $453,821,211Multifamily and Mobile Homes

7.1% $489,192,713Commercial

1.8% $122,139,790Industrial

2.6% $178,540,565Office/Institutional

6.1% Parks and Open Space21.3% Agricultural5.9% Vacant50.6% Rural Residential6.9% Single Family Residential0.2% Multi-Family Residential5.7% Mobile Homes0.8% Commercial0.9% Office, Institutional, Government0.3% Industrial1.3% Unknown

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Harnett County Zoning Map

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Map prepared by Harnett County GISCurrency: June 16, 2014

Created on: July 10, 2014

Users of this data are hereby notified that thepublic primary information sources should be consulted for verification of the information.

All information contained herein was created for theCounty's internal use. Harnett County, its agents andemployees make no warranty as to the correctness or

accuracy of the information set forth on this map, whetherexpress or implied, in fact or in law, including without

limitation the implied warranties of merchantabilityand fitness for a particular use.

LegendHighway Corridor Overlay District

Military Corridor Overlay District

County Boundary

Roads

Rivers

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LILLINGTON

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RA-20R

RA-30

RA-40

ZonIng ordInanCe

The Zoning Map includes a description of zoning

districts that regulate the use of property for the purposes of protecting public health, safety, property values, and the general welfare of the

community.

County PolICIes

The Future Land Use map, adopted in 1999 represents an evolving vision for the

County and will be updated during the Comprehensive

Plan Update process.

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0 1.5 30.75Miles

Date: 4/13/2015 | LDI #: 1014207Data Source: Harnett County (7/2013)

M U N I C I P A L I T I E SDisclaimer: This map was created with the best available data, however, it is provided "as is" without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, reliability or completeness. This map does not represent a legal survey of the land and is for graphical purposes only. Use of this Data for any purpose should be with acknowlegement of the limitations of the Data, including the fact that the Data is dynamic and is in a constant state of maintenance.

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munICIPal PolICIes

Each municipality in Harnett County also has land use

policies that are applicable within municipal limits and in areas defined as extra-

territorial jurisdictions (ETJ)

exIstIng land use

SouRCe: HaRNeTT CouNTy Tax PaRCeL daTa

exIstIng land use maP

Issues

strong resIdentIal growtH

traffIC CongestIon

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laCk of fundIng for servICes

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InfrastruCture needs

loss of oPen sPaCe, farmland

and forests

PreservIng land for non-

resIdentIal and emPloyment uses

ImbalanCe In tax base

(ReSiDentiaL vS. non-ReSiDentiaL)


transportation


average work Commute30.3 mInutes

CarPool9.8%

of workersdrIve alone

84.6%

transIt / otHer

1.3%work at

Homewalked /

bIked

Harnett’s Commute

11,078 30,816 8,559 CommutIng In CommutIng outlIvIng and workIng In

Harnett

Planned statewIde transPortatIon ImProvement ProjeCts (stIP)

StiP Project name extent total funding

funding timeframe

R-2529 nC 24/27 Widening County Line to NC 87, Widen to multi-lanes $120,700 Unfunded

u-3465 ray road widening NC 210 to Overhills Road $29,728 FY 2015-2017

R-2609 uS 401 Widening / Bypass Fayetteville to Wake County $222,600 Unfunded

i-5133 i-95 Corridor Study South Carolina to Virginia $6,400

i-4906 i-95 Pavement Rehabilitation Cumberland County to Johnston County $1,725 FY 2015-

2019

R-5526 i-95 interchange improvement Jonesboro Road Interchange $3,700 Under

Construction

R-5523 harnett Central Road Realignment

Realign Harnett Central Road at US 401 and Extend Neil Smith Road $1,599 FY 2015

SouRCe: NCdoT, CaMPo, MId-CaRoLINa RPo, FaMPo

otHer PrIorIty ProjeCts*

Project name extent total funding funding timeframe

nC 55 Widening Jicarilla Rd to Rawls Church Rd (Wake County) $11,998 2040

nC 55 Widening Wake County Line to Church Street $8,289 2030

angier Western Connector NC 55 (S of Angier) to Rawls Church Rd $9,710 2040

nC 210 WideningWiden to Multi-Lanes and Enhance Corridor from Highway 401 in Lillington to Highway 87 in Spring Lake

TBD Unfunded

uS 421 WideningWiden to Multi-Lanes to Include Turning Lane from East City Limit to Dunn-Erwin Road

TBD Unfunded

uS 421 WideningWiden to Multi-Lanes and Enhance Corridor from Lillington to Sanford

TBD Unfunded


roadway

There are 1,852 miles of roadway in Harnett County� even with recent

improvements, including the NC 87 upgrade, as well as the projects that are

planned, significant needs exist�

*SouRCe: CeNTeR FoR NeIgHBoRHood TeCHNoLogy

transPortatIon trends

In suburban areas like Harnett County, drive further distances for daily activity; this drives up the cost

of living� The majority of Harnett residents currently travel outside the County for employment�

$14,251average annual

transPortatIon Costs (CAR OWNERSHIP, TAxES AND REGISTRATION, MAINTENANCE,

AND TRAVELS ExPENSES) PER HOUSEHOLD

$$$$

1.94average number of automobIles Per HouseHold

26,829average HouseHold

veHICle mIles traveled Per year

bICyCle and PedestrIan ProjeCts

Project name Location Cost Status

Lillington Street sidewalk Angier $54,000 Under Construction (CAMPO LAPP funds)

Willow & Roy Street sidewalk connections Angier $192,000 Under Construction (CAMPO LAPP funds)

Ray Road sidewalks Harnett County TBD In NC STIP


bICyCle and PedestrIan ProjeCts

otHer PrIorIty ProjeCts


transportationComPreHensIve transPortatIon Plan HIgHway element

bICyCle and PedestrIan faCIlItIes


natural resourcesNatural resource Issues

Water access

passive recreation

Active recreAtion

Forest and Farm

Preservation

SpecieS preServation

The Cape Fear River and Upper Little River offer great opportunities for tourism. New and improved canoe/kayak launches could allow greater access to these natural resources.

Harnett County Parks & Recreation maintains two parks with passive recreation opportunities (Anderson Creek Park and Cape Fear River Trail Park). Reserving land for additional passive recreation and amenities (nature parks, trails, and greenways) will be important to preserving the quality of life in Harnett County.

Harnett County Park & Recreation partners with local, state and federal agencies with the goal of providing comprehensive recreation and leisure opportunities for all citizens. Five county parks are maintained, which have a variety of active recreation facilities including baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, a disc golf course and playgrounds. Additional facilities will be needed as the County grows.

Farmland and forests contribute to the scenic quality of the County’s rural areas. They also contribute over $300 million in value-added income to the local economy. Residential growth in rural areas can increase development pressure and threaten the viability of agricultural and timber production.

The Cape Fear Shiner, the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, and the Rough-Leaved loosestrife are federally endangered species that call Harnett County home. In addition 22 types of species are listed as Federal Species of Concern. Clean water and connected wildlife corridors and habitats are essential to preserving biodiversity.

Water Quality

Urban stormwater and agriculture runoff, which includes sediment and chemicals, have unfortunately polluted and impaired many creeks in Harnett County. Low impact development (LID) techniques such as reducing impervious surfaces and retaining vegetated riparian (stream) buffers can help improve water quality.

Harnett County has a rich history and is home to a number of significant cultural resources that help to define the county’s identity and provide unique tourism destinations. These destinations include the Averasboro Civil War Battlefield and Museum, the Coats Cotton Museum, the Coats History Museum, the General William C. Lee Airborne Museum, and the Gourd Museum. Historic structures, including the Historic Summerville Presbyterian Church, the Old Bluff Church, and the Campbell House combine with historic downtowns and rolling agricultural lands to create a beautiful landscape with deep roots.

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Date: 5/14/2015 | LDI #: 1014207Data Source: Harnett County, NCONEMAP, Esri

G R O W T H P R E S S U R EDisclaimer: This map was created with the best available data, however, it is provided "as is" without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, reliability or completeness. This map does not represent a legal survey of the land and is for graphical purposes only. Use of this Data for any purpose should be with acknowlegement of the limitations of the Data, including the fact that the Data is dynamic and is in a constant state of maintenance.

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Managed Lands

HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

bIodIversIty and HabItat

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natural resources


► Carolina ladle crayfish (Cambarus davidi): Significantly Rare

► Sandhills spiny crayfish, Significantly Rare

► Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni): Endangered (also a Federal Species of Concern)

► Carolina creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana): Endangered (also a Federal Species of Concern)

► Carolina slabshell (Elliptio congaraea): on the Natural Heritage Program’s ‘Watch List’

► Creeper (Strophitus undulatus): Threatened

► Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis): Significantly Rare

► Notched rainbow (Villosa constricta): Special Concern

► Pod lance (Elliptio folliculata): Special Concern

► Triangle floater (Alasmidonta undulata): Threatened

► Roanoke slabshell (Elliptio roanokensis): Threatened

► Yellow lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa): Special Concern

species and HabitatssPeCIes

ImPortanCe of rare sPeCIes

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It is important to protect the whole suite of species found in the ecosystems where endangered species occur. When connected ecosystems are conserved we prevent the further decline of unlisted species and populations of endangered species that could become further threatened. Endangered species are our canaries in the coal mine and are a signal that our natural landscapes are in trouble, which can be important to human welfare and health, and to preserving our cultural heritage. Safeguarding rare species has tangible benefits to tax payer and the economy. For example water treatment costs are reduced by 20% for every 10% of forest or native grassland in the watershed.

► Bachman’s sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis): Special Concern (also a Federal Species of Concern)

► Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus): Threatened (also Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act)

► Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis): Endangered (also Federally Endangered)

► Swainson’s warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii ): Priority Species

► Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas): Endangered (also Federally Endangered)

► Carolina redhorse (Moxostoma sp.): Threatened (also a Federal Species of Concern)

► Sandhills chub (Semotilus lumbee): Special Concern (also a Federal Species of Concern)

► Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum): Significantly Rare

► Northern pinesnake (Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus): Special Concern (also a Federal Species of Concern)

► Pine barrens treefrog (Hyla andersonii): Significantly Rare

► Pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius): Special Concern

► Sandhills Salamander, State Watch List

► Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis): This is a very recent addition - It was just listed as Federally Threatened on April 2, 2015.

► Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger), State Watch List

CaPe FeaR SHINeR

BaCHMaN’S SPaRRow Fox SQuIRReL

BaLd eagLe SaNdHILLS SaLaMaNdeR

tHe rwC safe Harbor Program

“The North Carolina Red-cockaded woodpecker Safe Harbor Program is a state program authorized through an agreement between u�S� Fish and wildlife Service and North Carolina wildlife Resources Commission (wRC) under the federal endangered Species act (eSa)� The agreement allows wRC to enter into voluntary Safe Harbor Management agreements with non-federal landowners who agree to implement land management techniques that benefit RCws in exchange for regulatory assurances that no additional eSa restrictions will be imposed as a result of their management actions� Landowners decide whether or not they want to participate in the program and a management agreement can be terminated with a 60-day written notice to wRC�”

foR MoRe infoRMation: http://www�ncwildlife�org/Conserving/Programs/SafeHarborProgram�aspx

Did you know?

Harnett County is home to 56 species considered rare or recognized by the state or federal government as priority, threatened or endangered species?

Some species including the Carolina Redhorse fish, the Sandhills Salamander and the Carolina Sandhills Crayfish are found in our region and nowhere else in the world.

tHreats

Sedimentation and stormwater run-off are major threats to water quality and aquatic ecosystems

Dispersed residential development can cause habitat fragmentation and sever ties between populations of species.

HabItats

Harnett County’s unIQue HabItats

HabItat needs of key sPeCIes

Harnett County is home to a number of headwater streams that provide drinking water to the region’s residents. Forests and farmlands provide timber and food for nearby residents and contribute to the region’s economy. Undeveloped lands north of Fort Bragg are critical to training operations. The Sandhills supports one of the best remaining examples of the rare and diverse longleaf pine ecosystems which supports the only population of red-cockaded woodpeckers that has met its recovery goal. Rivers and floodplain forests serve as habitat corridors and offer recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, nature photography, bird watching, boating, hunting, and fishing to name a few. A county’s natural and wildlife heritage can be conserved through enhanced land use planning and by encouraging conservation subdivisions in sensitive habitats and wildlife travel corridors. Conservation subdivisions cost less to build and maintain and homes near natural areas sell for up to 20 to 36 percent more.

Longleaf pine forest provide habitat for red-cockaded woodpeckers, fox squirrels, and other rare and endangered plants and animals

Carolina Bays provide habitat for Sandhills Salamanders waterfowl and juvenile gamefish. Small Carolina Bays and many bogs and seeps may not be protected by state or federal regulations. The upland wildlife habitat surrounding these wetlands is not regulated by state or federal laws.

Blackwater streams in the southern part of the county serve as headwaters for cities downstream. Wetlands and forests along these streams protect or drinking water and priority wildlife habitat.

Ravens Rock State Park provides a habitat hub for Bald Eagles in the center of the County.

SpeciesMature longleaf Pine forest / Savannah

hardwood, floodplain and Riparian forest

Carolina Bays, Bogs, Seeps and Swamps

Red-Cockaded Woodpecker xBachman's Sparrow x xFox Squirrel x x xPine Barrens Treefrog x xSandhills Salamander x x xBald Eagle x xSandhills Crayfish x x


Parks and recreationHarnett County Parks

anderson Creek Park


utilities

utIlItIes In Harnett

overvIew

The Harnett County department of Public utilities

provides water and/or wastewater services to 89-

95% of County residents (~95,000 people)� The

department also supplies water to Lillington, angier,

erwin, Coats, Fuquay-varina, Holly Springs, Spring

Lake, Linden, johnston County, Moore County and

Fort Bragg� Recently the County entered into an revised water supply capacity

agreement with Moore County expanding Moore County’s supply to 3 Mgd�

Did you know?

The County provides water and/or wastewater services to up to 95% of its residents.

water and sewer usage and CaPaCIty

Current CombIned wastewater treatment CaPaCIty

NORTH HARNETT REGIONAL WWTP (5.6 MGD)

SOUTH HARNETT WWTP (15 MGD) ExPANSION OF NORTH HARNETT WWTP TO 7.5 MGD IS PLANNED

Current water treatment CaPaCIty

HARNETT COUNTY REGIONAL WTPExPANSION TO 42 MGD IS UNDERWAY

average daIly usage

maxImum daIly usage (june)

water ConneCtIons

average daIly dIsCHarge (february)

sewer ConneCtIons

20.6 mgd27.3 mgd

15.7 mgd

23.4 mgd

37,190

11.8 mgd

11,833

SouRCe: HaRNeTT CouNTy


sCHools

SouRCe: HaRNeTT CouNTy SCHooLS

More than 20,000 students attend the Harnett County School district’s 27 schools� within Harnett County, the district operates 17 elementary schools, five middle

schools and four high schools�

elementary sCHools

School 2012-2013 enrollment

targeted Capacity

anderson Creek Primary School 668 700

angier elementary School 424 750

Benhaven elementary School 475 420

Boone trail elementary School 591 920

Buies Creek elementary School 314 250

Coats elementary School 724 720

erwin elementary School 280 400

Gentry Primary School 291 250

harnett Primary School 599 740

Highland Elementary School 924 720

Johnsonville elementary School 658 500

Lafayette elementary School 773 500

Lillington-Shawtown elementary School 620 720

north harnett Primary School 465 475

overhills elementary School 944 920

South harnett elementary School 559 600

Wayne avenue elementary School 298 300

mIddle sCHools


targeted Capacity

Coats-erwin Middle School 629 800

highland Middle School 441 650

harnett Central Middle School 1,260 950

overhills Middle School 1,235 800

Western harnett Middle School 1,131 950

HIgH sCHools


targeted Capacity

harnett Central high School 1,488 1,550

overhills high School 1,833 1,500

triton high School 1,402 1,625

Western harnett high School 1,268 1,450

stats and faCts

► 20,418 Students

► The Class of 2014 earned over $ 5.5 million in scholarships.

► Harnett County Schools proudly employs 2,132 staff, including 125 National Board Certified Teachers.

► 27 Schools, 945 acres of land, 3,355,108 square feet of facilities

► Harnett County School’s student-to-computer ratio ranks 17th out of the state’s 115 LEAs and 1st among districts of comparable size.

► 94.5%, Three-year average attendance rate

CommunIty faCIlItIes In Harnett County

facilities


ConclusionThe following set of issues and opportunities were identified during the assessment, refined by the advisory Committee and supplemented with feedback gathered

during the first community meeting�

key Issues and oPPortunItIes

eConomIC develoPment

► Strong population growth.

► High growth rate in young working population cohort.

► Significant retail leakage.

► Majority of residents work somewhere else.

► Lower wages and personal incomes compared to neighboring counties.

► Lower percentage of higher educated population compared to neighboring counties.

► Bedroom community status with limited industrial growth in County.

land use

► Return on investment should be a factor in land use decisions and is important to the financial health of Harnett County.

► Identifying prime locations for industrial and distribution operations and protecting these locations from incompatible development will be an important step in encouraging future

economic development.

► Identifying ideal locations for new commercial and retail development is necessary to help reverse retail leakage trends.

► Decentralized growth and “leapfrog” development has led to high costs for infrastructure and other government services.

► Replacing working lands with lower priced single family homes (i.e. $130k for Harnett County) results in a significant loss in revenue (about $3 per acre in Harnett County) AND an annual

deficit in costs of services for the same acre of land.

utIlItIes

► Water lines exist throughout the county, but many lines are not sufficient for major subdivisions.

► Future land use plan needs to manage expectations and be informed by water and sewer capacity (current and planned).

► Economic development marketing should be targeted at locations with water and sewer capacity.

► Long term plan needed for trunk lines and potential location of regional pump stations.

► Standards for requiring developers to install/connect to existing gravity sewer lines are needed.

► Opportunity to establish thresholds for cost share and model developer agreements for reimbursement of up-front investments).

► Continue to build on working relationship with municipalities regarding service provision and annexation.

natural resourCes

► Parker, Avetts and Hector Creeks in the northwestern part of the county are considered High Quality Waters by the Division of Water Quality. Protecting these creeks will preserve

habitat for the Cape Fear Shiner and other rare aquatic species.

► Urban stormwater and agriculture runoff, which includes sediment and chemicals, have polluted and impaired many creeks in Harnett County.

► Low impact development (LID) techniques such as reducing impervious surfaces and retaining vegetated riparian (stream) buffers can help improve water quality.

► The Cape Fear River and Upper Little River offer great opportunities for tourism. New and improved canoe/kayak launches could allow greater access to these natural resources.

► Providing active and passive recreation opportunities will be key to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Harnett County.

► Farmland and forests contribute to the scenic quality of the County’s rural areas. They also contribute over $300 million in value-added income to the local economy.

► Residential growth in rural areas can increase development pressure and threaten the viability of agricultural and timber production.

► Harnett County is home to 56 species considered rare or recognized by the state or federal government as priority, threatened, or endangered. Protecting connected ecosystems may

prevent the further decline of listed species and unlisted species that could become threatened by habitat fragmentation.

► Continued recovery of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker (and the longleaf pine ecosystem) is critical to maintaining training operations on Fort Bragg.

transPortatIon

► Due to the size of the county and decentralized populations maintaining existing roads will require significant costs in the future.

► There is a need for four lane roads to Wake County and Cumberland County.

► Costs of transportation needs are likely to exceed state and federal funding streams available to Harnett County in the coming years.

► Many Harnett County residents commute significant distances to and from work. This adds to cost of living and reduces the amount of disposable income for households.

► Recruiting good paying jobs and planning for new retail centers in the county would allow more residents to work and shop closer to home.

► Population growth in some parts of the county, combined with commuting patterns have led to an increased demand for bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities such as sidewalks,

greenways, bus service and park and ride facilities.


ConclusionThe following SwoT analysis was generated by the advisory Committee and supplemented with feedback gathered during the first community meeting�

strengtHs, weaknesses, oPPortunItIes and tHreats

strengtHs

► Location

► Strong population growth

► High rate of young working population

► Higher Ed facilities: Campbell University, ECU Dental, Central Carolina Community College

► Availability of Land

► Water System

► Military Presence/Fort Bragg

► Proximity to I-95

► Part of one of the most prosperous regions in U.S.

► Regionalism/regional brand

► Two hospitals

► History/heritage

► Small, close-knit communities

► Natural Resources: Raven Rock, Cape Fear River

► High-quality forests and farmland

► Top 10 Agriculture county

oPPortunItIes

► Growing industry sectors

► Growing retail sectors (arts, retail, recreation, etc.)

► Leakage in retail means that opportunities for local options are needed

► Growth of medical school

► Aging boomers

► Cape Fear River

► Affordable land

► Good quality of life

► Create vision

► Keep Military families here

► Desire to work together and try something different

► Retraining options for military

► Capitalize on heritage

► Higher Ed

► How do we attract/retain millennials?

► Planned developments (mixed use)

► Build on health care by bringing in research (ex NIH grants)

► Partnership with other universities

► Riverwalk

► 421 corridor growth

► Med/Ed corridor

► Recreation destinations (parks, trails, cycling)

► Natural tourism (blueways, Raven Rock)

► Philanthropy/church groups

weaknesses

► Lower wages and personal incomes

► Lower percentage of higher education

► No four-lane roads

► Public school system

► Lack of incentives

► Lack of amenities

► Bedroom community

► Lack of shopping / Significant retail leakage

► No commercial tax base

► Lack of utilities other than water (gas, sewer, electric)

► No incorporated municipalities on western side of county

► Lack of skilled labor

► Brain drain

► No entertainment

► No county-wide chamber

► Lack of broadband internet along 87-corridor

► Win/lose mentality

► Lack of shared vision

► Lack of entrepreneurship

tHreats

► Bedroom community status with limited industry growth in county

► Maintaining wealth growth while population increases

► Falling behind other counties every day (Wake, Johnston, Moore)

► Lack of communication/public awareness

► Short-term decision making

► Population in county is spread out

► Internal and external competition

► Disparity in schools

► No incorporated municipalities on western side of county

► Tax base

► Transient population in western part of county

► Cultural segregation

► Lack of funding

► Tax base revaluation

► Losing identity

► Uncontrolled growth

► Idle

► Communities not working with each other

► Military population draw down

► Lack of a new generation of farmers

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