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Planning Department

Adopted on
February 27, 2001
Amended 3/11/08

Acknowledgements

The members of the Caroline County Planning Commission gratefully acknowledge the efforts of the following organization and persons who assisted in the preparation of this document. We would also like to thank the citizens and community organizations that participated in the public information meetings and the public hearings.

Department of Planning & Community Development

Michael A. Finchum, Director
, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Arlene A. Mills, Administrative Assistant/Planning Technician

Rappahannock Area Development Commission

Stephen Manster, Executive Director
Mark Huff, GIS Coordinator
Bill Sherman, GIS Planner

Other Department and Agencies

Department of Economic Development, Gary Wilson
Department of Fire & Rescue Services, Ed Fuzy
Department of Parks & Recreation, Donnell Howard
Department of Public Works, Allen Ramsay
Caroline County School Board, Dr. Gwen Edwards
Caroline County Library, Kay Brooks

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Table of Contents

Planning History and Purposes

Chapter Two, Vision Statement
Goals and Objectives, and Implementation Strategies

Chapter Three, Growth and Development Trends

Chapter Three, Tables
Chapter Four, Natural Resources
Figure 4-1 Map of Virginia Showing the Location of Caroline County
Figure 4-2 Generalized Flood Hazard Areas
Figure 4-3 Geological Features,Coastal Plain Province
Figure 4-4 General Soil Map
Figure 4-5 Numeric Map Unit Legend - Caroline Soil Survey Report
Figure 4-6 Highly Permeable Soils
Figure 4-7 Highly Erodible Soils
Figure 4-8 Hydric Soils
Figure 4-9 Watersheds and Subwatershed Boundaries
Figure 4-10 River Access Points
Figure 4-11 Groundwater Aquifer Profile
Figure 4-12 The Hydrologic Cycle
Figure 4-13 Constraints for Development
Figure 4-14 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas

Chapter Five, Architectural, Cultural and Historic Resources

Figure 5-1 Map of Historic Resources Survey Area
Figure 5-2 Map of Surveyed Sites

Chapter Six, Public Facilities

Figure 6-1 Library Facilities
Figure 6-2 Waste Collection and Disposal Facilities
Figure 6-3 Parks and Recreation Facilities
Table 6-2 Suggested Facility Development Standards
Figure 6-4 Fire Department Locations and Service Areas
Figure 6-5 Rescue Squad Locations and Service Areas
Figure 6-6 Caroline County Wastewater System, Current Service Area
Figure 6-7 Caroline County Wastewater System, 1994-2004 Service Area
Figure 6-8 Caroline County Wastewater System, 2004-2014 Service Area
Figure 6-9 Caroline County Wastewater System, Ultimate Service Area
Figure 6-10 Caroline County Water Distribution Area, Current Service Area
Figure 6-11 Caroline County Water Distribution Area, 1994-2004 Service Area
Figure 6-12 Caroline County Water Distribution Area, 2004-2014 Service Area
Figure 6-13 Caroline County Water Distribution Area, Ultimate Service Area
Figure 6-14 Caroline County Public School Facilities

Chapter Seven, Transportation

Figure 7-2 Caroline County Transportation System
Figure 7-2 1995 Functional Classification System
Figure 7-3 Recommended Right-of-Way Widths
Figure 7-4 Transportation Improvement Program

Chapter Eight, Land Use
Figure 8-1 Bowling Green/Milford Primary Growth Area
Figure 8-2 Primary Growth Area, Carmel Church Sub-Area
Figure 8-3 Primary Growth Area, Ladysmith Sub-Area
Figure 8-4 Skinker's Neck Growth Area
Figure 8-5 Port Royal Secondary Growth Area
Figure 8-6 Chilesburg Secondary Growth Area
Figure 8-7 Dawn Secondary Growth Area
Figure 8-8 Cedon Secondary Growth Area
Figure 8-9 Resource Sensitive Area

Chapter Nine, Implementation

Appendix

A - General Future Land Use Map
B - Ladysmith Village Plan
C - Summary of Figures
D - Summary of Tables
E - Bibliography
F - Port Royal Community Plan
Figures 1 & 2 of the Port Royal Community Plan
Appendix "A" of the Port Royal Community Plan
Appendix "B" of the Port Royal Community Plan
Appendix "C" of the Port Royal Community Plan
Appendix "D" of the Port Royal Community Plan
G - Carmel Church Community Plan
Carmel Church Future Land Use Map
H - Bowling Green/Milford Area Plan
Appendix "D" - Town of Bowling Green Research & Market Strategies

Chapter 1 - Planning History and Purposes Introduction Legal Aspects of the Comprehensive Plan Purposes of the Comprehensive Plan Surveys and Studies for Plan Preparation Benefits of the Comprehensive Plan

Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals and Objectives Introduction Vision Goals and Objectives Planning Land Use Economics Economic Development Environmental Housing Transportation Public Facilities Historic Preservation

Chapter 3 - Growth and Development Trends Introduction Population Changes Population Characteristics Age Distribution Racial Composition Natural Increase and In-Migration Education Attainment Housing Characteristics Economy Income Average Weekly Wage Average Employment by Industry Major Employers in Caroline County Unemployment Labor Force Work Force By Occupation Retail Sales Population Projection

Chapter 3 - Tables

Chapter 4 - Natural Resources Introduction Geographic Setting Natural Resources Agricultural and Forestal Resources Agriculture Agricultural Trends Forestry Issues Floodplains Geology Soils Coastal Plain Soils Stream Terraces and Floodplains Piedmont Soils Highly Permeable Soils Highly Erodible Soils Wetlands (Hydric Soils) Surface Water Shoreline Conditions River Access River Access Development Groundwater Topography Scenic Resources Chesapeake Bay Preservation Regulations Introduction Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas Resource Protection Areas Resource Management Areas Identification and Designation of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas Goals and Objectives

Chapter 5 – Architectural, Cultural and Historic Introduction Preservation Efforts Preservation Concerns Goals and Objectives

Chapter 6 - Public Facilities Introduction Libraries Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Parks and Recreation Public Safety Emergency Services Fire and Rescue Services Law Enforcement and Corrections Wastewater Treatment Water Supply Educational Facilities Educational Planning Considerations Goals and Objectives

Chapter 7 - Transportation

Introduction Past Transportation Planning Efforts Existing Transportation System Air Service Rail Service Water Roads Functional Road Classifications Issues Proposed Transportation Improvements Future Transportation Improvements Goals and Objectives

Chapter 8 - Land Use Introduction 1987 Land Use Plan Industrial Land Uses Commercial Land Uses Residential Land Uses Future Land Use Plan Residential Areas Employment Centers Shopping and Commercial Services Recreation and Open Space Summary Primary Growth Areas Bowling Green/Milford Carmel Church Ladysmith Secondary Growth Areas Skinkers Neck Port Royal Chilesburg Dawn/Frog Level Cedon Rural Residential Resource Sensitive Areas Objectives Growth Management/Development Issues Goals , Objectives and Strategies

Chapter 9 - Implementation Introduction Ordinance Revisions Capital Improvements Program Public Facilities Review Master Utility Plan Economic Development Planning Commission/Board of Supervisors Strategic Planning Comprehensive Plan Amendments Summary

Appendix A - General Future Land Use Map B - Ladysmith Village Plan C - Summary of Figures D - Summary of Tables E - Bibliography F - Port Royal Community Plan Figures 1 & 2 of the Port Royal Community Plan Appendix "A" of the Port Royal Community Plan Appendix "B" of the Port Royal Community Plan Appendix "C" of the Port Royal Community Plan Appendix "D" of the Port Royal Community Plan G - Carmel Church Community Plan Carmel Church Future Land Use Map H - Bowling Green/Milford Area Plan Appendix "D" - Town of Bowling Green Research & Market Strategies