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HOW DO YOU WANT THE COUNTY TO GROW?
Planning and Community Development Department
Planning Board
April 9, 2015
What is a comprehensive Plan?
How do you want the County to grow over the next 10 years?
• Long range guide for making policy decisions
• Evaluation of existing conditions
• Analysis of historical trends giving future projections
• Based on citizen input
• Identifies tools to implement goals and objectives
• Measurable and Living
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What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d)
Three elements to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan:
Part 1: Community Assessment
Part 2: Public Participation
Part 3: Action Plan
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What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d)
Part 1: Community Assessment Report
• Where are we?
• Where are we going?
Existing Conditions of 7 Planning Elements
• Population
• Housing
• Economics
• Transportation
• Natural Resources
• Community Services and Facilities
• Land Use
www.seattle.gov
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What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d)
Part 2: Public Participation
• Survey
• Public Input Meetings
• Open Houses
• Public Comment
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What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d)
Part 3: Action Plan
• Characterizes preferred growth strategy
• Goals
• Measureable Objectives
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Where are we in the process?
7 Step Work Plan
• Project Planning (Complete)
• Community Assessment
• Community Participation
• Focus 2025
• Action Plan
• Refine Plan/Adoption
• Monitoring and Reporting
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Acknowledgement
Planning Board Members:
• Maureen Copelof
Housing and Community Services and Facilities
• Wayne Hennie, Chair
Population and Housing
• Kris Hovey
Economic Trends and Land Use
• Mack McNeely
Transportation and Land Use
• Mark Tooley, Vice Chair
Transportation, Natural Resources and Community Services and
Facilities
• Mike West
Economic Trends and Community Services and Facilities
• Jackie Whitmire
Population and Natural Resources
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Community Assessment Report
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Population
Key Indicators
• Total population
• Growth rates
• Gender
• Age, Race, Ethnicity
• Seasonal population
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Population: Growth
Transylvania County Population Growth and Growth Rates
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
?
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
1960
Population 16,372
% Change
1970
19,713
20.4%
1980
23,417
18.8%
1990
25,520
9.0%
2000
29,334
14.9%
2010
33,090
12.8%
2020
37,137
12.2%
Source: US Census Bureau. NOTE: The average growth rate from 1990 to 2010 was 12.2%.
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Population: Projections
Population Projections
Assumption base population 2010 = 33,090
YEAR
2020
2020
2020
2010 - 2020
PERCENT
CHANGE
5%
10%
15%
TOTAL
POPULATION
34,745
36,399
38,054
YEAR
2020-2030
PERCENT
CHANGE
TOTAL
POPULATION
2030
5%
36,482
2030
10%
38,219
2030
15%
39,956
2030
5%
38,219
2030
10%
40,039
2030
15%
41,859
2030
5%
39,956
2030
10%
41,859
2030
15%
43,762
Source: US Census Bureau (base population)
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Population: Regional Growth Rates
2000-2010 Regional Growth Rates
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
Madison
Transylvania
Population
238,318
59,036
106,740
40,271
20,764
33,090
% Change
15.5%
9.3%
19.7%
21.6%
5.8%
12.8%
Source: US Census Bureau
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Population: Regional Comparison
Regional Population
Buncombe
Henderson
Rutherford
Haywood
Jackson
Macon
Transylvania
Cherokee
Madison
Polk
Swain
Clay
Graham
2013 Est.
2010
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
Source: US Census Bureau Quick Facts and SYNEVA Economics
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Population: Township Population
Township
Boyd
Brevard
Cathey’s Creek
Dunn’s Rock
Eastatoe
Gloucester
Hogback
Little River
Total
Brevard
Rosman
Transylvania County Township Population Distribution
% Change
% Change
1990
2000
2010
1990-2000 2000-2010
19%
10%
2,806
3,349
3,694
0%
12%
10,340
10,354
11,623
3,302
3,606
3,821
9%
6%
3,006
4,106
4,877
37%
19%
2,335
2,557
2,989
10%
17%
715
1,118
1,326
56%
19%
34%
12%
1,488
1,986
2,215
42%
18%
1,528
2,162
2,545
15%
13%
25,520
29,334
33,090
26%
12%
5,388
6,789
7,609
385
490
576
27%
18%
Source: U.S. Census
• Brevard and Rosman had 12% and 18% growth rates respectively
• Dunn’s Rock and Gloucester Townships have highest growth rates
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Population: Age Distribution
Transylvania County Age Distribution
AGE
0-4
5-19
20-44
45-59
60-74
75-Up
Total
Median Age
1990
1,430
5,205
8,414
4,187
4,472
1,812
25,520
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2000
1,435
5,326
8,396
5,978
5,341
2,858
29,334
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2010
1,517
5,267
8,147
6,953
7,303
3,903
33,090
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% Change
1990-2000
6.1%
1.2%
-3.2%
66.1%
63.3%
115.4%
29.7%
28.9%
% Change
2000-2010
5.7%
-1.1%
-3.0%
16.3%
36.7%
36.6%
12.8%
14.0%
Source: U.S. Census
• Median age is 49 (43 in 2000)
• 54% of County between ages 35 and 74
• 38% between 20 and 34
• 16% school age children
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Population: Median Age Regional Comparison
Median Age by County, State and US
60
50
40
30
20
37.2
49.6
36.3
40.8 43.3 45.4
47.8 48.8
49.1 37.4
44.3 45.6 48.1
40.6 42.5
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2000
2010
0
Source: US Census
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Population: Race and Ethnicity
Transylvania County Race and Ethnicity Population
2000
%
2010
White
27,476
95%
30,577
Black or African
American
1,235
4.3%
1,292
American Indian and
Alaska Native
83
0.03%
95
Asian
111
0.04%
144
Native Hawaiian and
Other Pacific Islander
7
0.00%
8
Some Other Race
92
0.03%
415
Two or More Races
330
1.12%
559
Total
29,334
99%
33,090
Hispanic or Latino
298
0.01%
964
%
92.4%
4.0%
0.3%
0.4%
0.0%
1.30%
1.7%
98%
3%
Source: U.S. Census
• 223% increase in Hispanic/Latino population
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Population: Seasonal Population
Transylvania County Seasonal Population
2000
2010
Census Population
29,334
33,090
Seasonal Population
Total Population*
% Increase
5,334
34,668
18%
6,956
40,046
21%
Source: U.S. Census
*These figures are based upon the percentage of households classified as
"seasonal" by the U.S. Census multiplied by the average household size for that
respective decade
• 40,046 Total Population in 2010 (Census and Seasonal)
• 30% seasonal population growth since 2000
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Population
Key Findings
• The County’s population continues to grow, but forecast growth is
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lower – probably closer to 1% per year.
Looking out 20 years, the County’s census population could range
from 36,500 to 44,000.
Seasonal population (second and vacation homes) increases the total
population to over 40,000. This represents a growth of 30% in the
past 10 years. This does not include tourism, hotels, camps, and
other short term vacationers.
We are aging – now 49 (43 in 2000); (16% are school age).
The Latino community has grown 223% since 2000.
Regionally, Buncombe and Henderson Counties dominate.
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Housing
Key Indicators
• Units, Occupancy, and Household size
• Age and Type
• Growth Rates
• Sales, Values, and Foreclosures
• Subdivisions
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Housing: Residential Permits
Brevard/Transylvania County
New Single Family Residential Permits
350
289
300
250
241
233
236
200
152
10 Year Avg: 144
150
98
100
76
62
73
59
65
2013
2014
50
0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Source: Transylvania County Building, Permitting and Enforcement Dept.
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Housing: Age
Transylvania County
2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates
Year Structure Built
Estimate
Percentage
Total housing units
19,163
100%
Built 2010 or Later
87
0.5%
Built 2000 to 2009
2,757
14.4%
Built 1990 to 1999
3,561
18.6%
Built 1980 to 1989
3,771
19.7%
Built 1970 to 1979
3,789
19.8%
Built 1960 to 1969
1,878
9.8%
Built 1950 to 1959
1,451
7.6%
Built 1940 to 1949
983
5.1%
Built 1939 or earlier
886
4.6%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 47% housing built prior to 1980
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Housing: Unit Types
Transylvania County Housing Type Estimates
Housing Type
Estimate
Percentage
Total Housing Units
19,163
100%
Single Family
15,079
79%
Multi-Family
1,295
7%
Mobile Homes
2,784
15%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau's 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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Housing: Sales and Foreclosures
Source: ARHC Consolidated Plan 1995, 2000 and 2005. 2010 and 2013
Brevard Board of Realtors.
Source: http://www.transylvaniacountyhomes.com/
Regional Foreclosures
County
Transylvania
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
Madison
North Carolina
2005
67
653
178
297
131
53
42,827
2006
71
629
200
272
142
52
45,540
2007
87
680
304
263
212
62
49,488
2008
117
858
251
377
211
79
53,939
2009
139
1,160
378
544
415
132
60,249
2010
203
1,376
408
670
352
157
66,296
2011
167
1,218
364
550
279
109
53,232
2012
136
1,037
360
540
218
94
54,733
2014
2013 (As of 9/14)
114
39
796
410
261
141
449
223
256
144
80
38
45,132
25,139
Source: NC Court System Foreclosure Log: http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/SRPlanning/Statistics/
• Annual sales now exceed sales in 2008
• Sales prices have dropped but are rising
• Foreclosures have declined
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Housing
Key Findings
• We are slowly emerging from the great recession of 2008.
• New housing permits have increased, but are below the 10 year
average.
• House sales have increased but sale prices have yet to recover.
• The County’s housing stock is aging – 47% is over 30 years old.
• Single family homes account for 79% of the housing stock while
manufactured homes represent 15%.
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Economic Trends
Key Indicators
• Wages
• Jobs and Industries
• Tourism
• Employers
• Unemployment
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Economic Trends
Median Household Income 2009-2013
Henderson
$44,815.00
Polk
$44,745.00
Buncombe
$44,713.00
Transylvania
$41,781.00
Haywood
$41,557.00
Clay
$38,828.00
Madison
$38,598.00
Macon
Median Household Income
2009-2013
$37,892.00
Jackson
$36,951.00
Rutherford
$36,334.00
Swain
$36,094.00
Cherokee
$34,432.00
Graham
$33,903.00
$-
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$30,000.00
$40,000.00
$50,000.00
Source: U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts
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Economic Trends
10-Year Change in Sources of Per Capita Income – Transylvania County
(Inflation Adjusted)
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Economic Trends
Per Capita Income
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
Madison
Transylvania
NC
1990
$17,731
$15,087
$18,155
$13,419
$12,627
$16,409
$17,246
2000
$20,384
$18,554
$21,110
$17,582
$16,076
$20,767
$20,307
2010
$25,665
$24,233
$26,061
$20,228
$18,792
$23,939
$24,745
2013
$26,159
$24,536
$25,670
$21,014
$19,902
$23,757
$25,284
Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk
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Economic Trends
Average Annual Wage by Industry
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
1990
2000
2010
2014
Construct.
Manuf.
Trans &
Utilities
Wholesale
Retail
$16,396
$25,456
$30,784
$33,020
$33,598
$45,657
$36,296
$38,064
$24,249
$33,974
$37,960
$51,896
$26,567
$37,420
$49,036
$45,552
$10,917
$18,474
$20,696
$21,528
Finance/
Real
Estate
$17,732
$29,399
$35,152
$44,824
Services
Gov.
Agri.
Avg.
$14,716
$23,377
$24,856
$22,412
$18,304
$27,631
$34,528
$37,956
$13,676
$22,386
$27,456
$18,096
$21,320
$29,172
$33,592
$34,816
Source: http://esesc23.esc.state.nc.us/d4/
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Economic Trends
Transylvania County Industry Employment
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
Const.
Manuf.
Trans./
Warehouse
Wholesale & Finance/ Real
Retail
Estate
Service &
Misc.
Govern.
2000
700
2,685
173
1,480
2005
785
458
94
1,681
312
3,633
1,398
7
291
3,551
1,544
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2010
430
388
171
1,652
282
3,623
1,720
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2014
402
515
106
1,481
201
3,941
1,609
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Agri.
Source: http://esesc23.esc.state.nc.us/d4/
Note: Employment figures are the average employment for all years
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Economic Trends
Major Employment Change Since 2008 – Transylvania County
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Economic Trends
Major Industry Change and Specialization – Transylvania County
2009 - 2014
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Economic Trends
Tourism Revenue
($ Millions)
$85.0
$80.0
$75.0
$70.0
$65.0
$60.0
$55.0
Revenue
2000
2005
2010
2013
$59.6
$69.9
$71.8
$84.3
Source: http://www.nccommerce.com/tourism/research/economicimpact/teim?udt_4665_param_orderby=Title&udt_4665_param_direction=descending
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Economic Trends
Top Employers in Transylvania County - 3rd Quarter 2014
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Company
Transylvania County Schools
Transylvania Community Hospital Inc
Transylvania County
Ingles Markets Inc
Brevard College Corp
Gaia Herbs Inc
Town Of Brevard
Transylvania Vocational Services In
Wal-Mart Associates Inc
Lowes Home Centers Inc
The Oaks - Brevard, LLC
M B Industries Inc
Pisgah Inn
College Walk Senior Living, LLC
Brian Ctr Health & Retirement
Trails Carolina
Connestee Falls Property Owners
Lake Toxaway Country Club Inc
Citizens Telephone Co
U S Department Of Agriculture
Bi Lo, LLC
New Excelsior Inc
Mcneely's Store & Rental
Tores Home Inc
K Mart Corporation Intl Hdq
Industry
Education & Health Services
Education & Health Services
Public Administration
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Education & Health Services
Manufacturing
Public Administration
Education & Health Services
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Education & Health Services
Manufacturing
Leisure & Hospitality
Education & Health Services
Education & Health Services
Education & Health Services
Other Services
Leisure & Hospitality
Information
Public Administration
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Manufacturing
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Education & Health Services
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, Top 25 Employers by NC County.
Employment Range
500-999
250-499
250-499
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
100-249
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
50-99
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Economic Trends
Transylvania County Unemployment Rates
2014
5.3
2012
9.4
2010
10.4
2008
5.3
2006
4.2
2004
7.0
2002
7.2
2000
3.3
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
Source: http://esesc23.esc.state.nc.us
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Economic Trends
2014 Average Unemployment
Buncombe
4.6
Henderson
4.6
Madison
5
Haywood
2014 Average
Unemployment
5.1
Transylvania
5.3
Jackson
5.5
North Carolina
5.8
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Source: Access NC Community Data
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Economic Trends: Commuting Patterns
2014 Worker Inflow/Outflow Regional Comparison
-4,648
Henderson
-4,482
Haywood
-565
Madison
Net Flow
Resident Outflow
2,329
Worker Inflow
Jackson
Resident Works in County
3,484
Transylvania
16,611
Buncombe
-10000
0
10000
Source: Access NC Community Data
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
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Economic Trends
Key Findings
• The household median income for Transylvania County is higher than
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other WNC counties in large part due to positive changes in personal
government transfers and investment income.
The County’s Average Annual Wage by Industry continues to grow, but
lags Buncombe and Henderson Counties.
Manufacturing jobs and wages continue to grow but is still a fraction of the
Ecusta and DuPont era.
According to data compiled by Tom Tveidt with Syneva Economics, areas
of growth are concentrated in Accommodations and Food Services,
Educational Services and Art, and Entertainment and Recreation.
Unemployment rates have returned to pre 2008 levels.
Overall, more people commute in to Transylvania County for work than
out.
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Transportation
• Key Indicators
• Road Networks
• Road Safety
• Road Conditions
• Funding
• Biking
• Public Transit
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Transportation: Road Networks
Major Corridors
• US - HWY
• US-64
• US-276
• US - 178
• NC
• NC – 280
• NC – 215
• NC - 281
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Transportation: Road Networks
• Major Corridors
• US - HWY
• US-64
• US-276
• US - 178
• NC
• NC – 280
• NC – 215
• NC – 281
• Secondary Roads
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Transportation: Road Networks
• Major Corridors
• US - HWY
• US-64
• US-276
• US - 178
• NC
• NC – 280
• NC – 215
• NC – 281
• Secondary Roads
• Unpaved Roads
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Transportation: Safety
According to NC DOT 2009-2013
Crash Data
• 67th County ranking (out of 100)
• 13.8 hours “time until next
crash”
• 84.23 days until next fatality
Source: NC DOT 2009-2013 Crash Data
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Transportation: Road Conditions
According to current NC –DOT
data
• NC Road Conditions for Asphalt
• Poor
• Fair
• Good (majority)
Source: NC DOT,
https://gis11.services.ncdot.gov/arcgis/rest/services
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Transportation: Funding
• Lower 29% for “Construction
and Maintenance per lane
mile”
• Lower 32% per capita
• Received increased funding
since 2007 (average
$10,000,000/year)
Source: NC DOT, Land-of Sky Regional Council RPO
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Transportation: Bike Routes
• 5 signed County routes
• 2 unsigned routes
• 2 cross-State routes
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Road/Mountain Bike
combination
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Transportation: Public Transit
• 5 Vans, 2 substitutes
• Dedicated routes, on-call routes
• Funded primarily by state grants
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Transportation: Other Plans
• Blue Ridge Bike Plan
• NC – 280 Corridor Study
• Rural Planning Organization
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Transportation
Key Findings
• Transylvania County does not have direct access to an interstate.
• The existing rail line from Hendersonville to Brevard is owned by Blue
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Ridge Southern Railroad and is currently inactive.
According to NC DOT crash data, Transylvania County ranks 67th out
of 100 counties – this is positive.
Many roads and bridges are in poor to fair condition.
NC DOT funding for Transylvania County is lower than surrounding
counties.
Transylvania County is part of a Regional Planning Organization.
An aging population would benefit from greater access to public
transportation.
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Natural Resources
Key Indicators
• Topography
• Steep Slopes
• Surface Water and Watersheds
• Biodiversity
• Agriculture
• Soils
• Protected and Endangered Species
• Managed Lands
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Natural Resources: Topography and Slopes
• Approximately 12% of the
County (outside of U.S. Forests,
State Parks, Conservation
Easements, Flood Plains, and
Subdivisions) have slopes
greater than 25%
Source: USGS DEM Data, 2013
Commissioners Report
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Natural Resources: Rainfall
• 92 inches average annual
precipitation in Lake
Toxaway
• Nearby areas are wet
enough to be considered rain
forests Source: WNC Vitality Index
• 66 inches annual rainfall in
Brevard Source: u.s.climatedata.com
Source: WNC Vitality Index
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Natural Resources: Water Resources
• French Broad
• Savannah
• Cathey’s Creek Water-Supply
Watershed
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Natural Resources: Biodiversity
• Wildlife habitat requirements
• Grassland Habitat
• Riparian Habitat
• Stream Buffers
• Wetlands
• Flood Plain Buffers
Source: NC Wildlife Resource Commission
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Natural Resources: Protected and
Endangered Species
• 50 federal endangered species,
threatened species, federal
species of concern, and
candidate species
• 1 critical habitat, the
Appalachian Elktoe – main
stem of Little River
Source: NC Wildlife Resource Commission
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Natural Resources: Agriculture
Agricultural Use
• 355 Parcels
• 12,307 Acres Agricultural Use
• 35 acres – Average Farm Size
Voluntary Agriculture District
• 54 Parcels
• 1,307 Acres
Source: Transylvania County Tax Office
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Natural Resources
Agriculture Income
$37,500,000
$32,500,000
$27,500,000
$22,500,000
$17,500,000
$12,500,000
$7,500,000
$2,500,000
Income
1980
$7,433,000
1990
$9,506,000
2000
$31,621,000
2012
$20,361,000
Source: USDA 2012 Census of Agriculture
http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Publications/2012/Full_Report/Volume_1,_Chapter_2_County_Level/North_Carolina/st37_
2_001_001.pdf
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Natural Resources: Managed Lands
Total: 119,959 Acres
• U.S. Forest Service
• State Parks
• Local Parks
• Conservation Lands
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Natural Resources: Managed Lands
Transylvania County
Public and Private Land (2014)
Property
Acreage
Percent
Total Acreage
242,988
100%
Total Managed Lands
119,959
50%*
88,307
36%
6,573
3%
Gorges State Park
10,609
4%
Conservation/Land Trust
14,470
6%
National Forests
(Pisgah & Nantahala)
DuPont State Forest
Source: US Forest Service, DuPont State Forest, Gorges State Park, and Land-of-Sky Regional Council
*Rounded
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Natural Resources
Key Findings
• Approximately 12% of the County has steep slopes – greater than
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25% (not including U.S. Forests, State Parks, Conservation
Easements, Flood Plains, and Subdivisions).
Fifty percent or more of the County is managed by the Federal
Government, State or Private conservation easements.
Two major watersheds (French Broad and Savannah) make up the
County with the French Broad having at least eight minor
watersheds including Cathey’s Creek, the City’s current watersupply watershed that is enforced by the County.
Very high biodiversity rating by the NC Wildlife Commission –
estimates of 80% or more plant species in North America can grow
here.
Agricultural lands represent approximately 1% of the County’s land
cover.
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Community Services & Facilities
Key Indicators
• Schools
• Water/Wastewater
• Solid Waste
• Telecommunications
• Services
• Cultural Arts
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Community Services & Facilities: Schools
Home School
175 Students
4%
Private or Parochial
122 Students
3%
Transylvania
3,584 Students
88%
Brevard Academy
198 Students
5%
Source: NC State Board of Education
• 4,349 school age children (2013)
• 16% of total population
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Community Services & Facilities:
Transylvania County Public Schools
2 High Schools
• Brevard
• Rosman
2 Middle Schools
• Brevard
• Rosman
4 Elementary Schools
• Brevard
• Pisgah
• Rosman
• T.C. Henderson
1 Alternative School
• Davidson River Middle/High
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Community Services & Facilities:
Transylvania County Public Schools
Transylvania County School System Enrollment
4,000
3,900
Axis Title
3,800
3,700
3,600
3,500
3,400
3,300
Students
1990
3960
1996
3867
2000
3845
2004
3814
2008
3759
2010
3,647
2014
3,584
Source: Transylvania County School System
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Community Services & Facilities: Higher
Education
• Blue Ridge
Community College
• Brevard College
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Community Services & Facilities: Solid
Waste
Total Solid Waste in Tons
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
2006
Waste in Tons 26,733
2007
28,090
2008
28,911
2009
23,828
2010
22,328
2011
19,495
2012
21,578
2013
19,935
2014
20,399
Source: TC Solid Waste Department
3 Collection Centers
• Pisgah Forest
• Connestee
• Calvert
1 Landfill (Woodruff)
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Community Services & Facilities:
Recycling
Total Recycling in Tons
2000
1800
1600
ALUM
GLASS
1400
ELECT
1200
METAL
1000
MIXPAPER
PLAST
800
NEWS
600
OCC
SCANS
400
TOTAL
200
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Source: TC Solid Waste Department
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Community Services & Facilities: Water
• 2 public water supply
systems
• City of Brevard
• Town of Rosman
• 9 private systems
• 5.0 MGD total capacity
• Serves 49% population
Source: 2014 McGill & Associates Potable Water
Study
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Community Services & Facilities:
Wastewater
• 2 public wastewater
systems
• City of Brevard
• Town of Rosman
• Private systems
• Industrial Systems
• Renova (inactive)
Source: 2014 McGill & Associates Potable Water
Study
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Community Services & Facilities:
Telecommunication Towers
• 8 Permitted towers in
the County
• 1-3 providers on each
tower
• Coverage area and
capacity requires
further investigation
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Community Services & Facilities: Other
Services
• Transylvania Regional
Hospital
• Library
• Local Parks
• City of Brevard
• Town of Rosman
• Connestee Falls Park
• 10 Fire Departments
• Sheriff’s Department
and Public Safety
Facility
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Community Services & Facilities: Cultural
Arts
• 20 Local Historic
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Designations
2 National Historic
Districts
21 National Register
Designations
Brevard Music Center
Cradle of Forestry
TC Arts
Brevard College Porter
Center
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Community Services & Facilities
Key Findings
• Public school enrollment has steadily declined since 1990.
• Solid waste disposal has declined over last 5 years due to the
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recession and the lack of building activity. Recycling has
increased.
Public water and sewer systems serve Brevard and Rosman and
larger subdivisions, like Connestee and Burlingame, have their own
water and/or waste water systems.
Over 50% of the population relies on wells and/or septic systems.
Strong historical preservation and cultural background and
resources.
Brevard and Transylvania County are currently creating a Parks
and Recreation Master Plan.
There are areas in the County that have minimal cell coverage.
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Land Use
• Key Indicators
• Current Land Use
• Subdivisions with Deed Restrictions
• Restricted Lands
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Land Use:
Current Land Use
Major Classifications:
• 119,959 acres Natural Area
• 90,868 acres Vacant
• 67,190 acres Rural Residential
• 12,307 Acres Agricultural Use
• 7,754 Greenspace
• 7,479 acres Camps
• 4,166 acres Low Density
Residential
• 2,744 acres Utility
Source: Land-of-Sky RPO/Transylvania County Planning &
Community Development
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Land Use: Subdivisions with Deed Restrictions
• 12% Land area
• 9 with community water
and/or sewer services
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Land Use: Restricted Lands
• 78% Restricted Lands
• 4% Floodplains
• 50% Managed Lands
• 12% Subdivisions
• 12% est. Slopes > 25%
• 22% available for
development
Source: 2013 Commissioners Report
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Land Use
Key Findings
• The top four current land uses include public lands, vacant lands,
rural residential and agricultural.
• Only 10,041 acres (4%) in the county is zoned, including the City of
Brevard (3,403 acres), City of Brevard ETJ (5,974 acres), and
Transylvania County (664 acres).
• 78% of land has restrictions on land due to land management,
steep slopes, flood plain, and/or subdivision deed restrictions.
• Floodplain management is critical with nearly 4% of the County in
floodplain.
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Public Participation Events
Public Input meeting
• April 28, 2015 – Brevard Community Church, 7:00 PM
Since the beginning of time, humans have connected through
story. The 2025 Comprehensive Plan will be the Story of the Growth
of Transylvania County. On April 28th, you will have the opportunity to
share your stories and dig deeper to understand the most important
priorities on which Transylvania County should focus...
Community Open Houses
• May - June
Survey
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QUESTIONS
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