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ROWAN COUNTY
A COUNTY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

130 West Innes Street - Salisbury, NC 28144
TELEPHONE: 704-216-8180 * FAX: 704-216-8195

 

MEMO TO COMMISSIONERS:

FROM:
Ed Muire, Planning Director
DATE:
September 8, 2022
SUBJECT:
Z 08-22: Public Hearing for Amendment to Mid-Carolina AZO

BACKGROUND

The current Airport Zoning Overlay (AZO) for Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (RUQ) was adopted October 4, 2004 and height / use limitations are managed by the Rowan County Planning and Salisbury Development Services departments based on jurisdiction.

 

The RUQ Airport Mater Plan (AMP) was adopted by the Commission in 2008, but was amended by a 2016 Airport Layout Plan (ALP) supplement when it became apparent that due to environmental and financial constraints, the proposed one-thousand-foot (1000’) extension to the southern end of the runway would no longer be pursued.  The 2016 ALP removal of the southern runway extension resulted in a negligible change in the surfaces regulated by the AZO, as well as the removal of the southern transitional and approach surfaces.

 

The 2004 AZO was not updated to reflect the 2016 ALP, hence the request for Z 08-22.

 

The Planning Board conducted a courtesy hearing at its August 22, 2022 meeting and provides a favorable recommendation.



RECOMMENDATION

  • Receive Staff Report
  • Conduct Public Hearing
  • Consider Statement of Consistency
  • Render Decision on Z 08-22


ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Staff Memo9/8/2022Cover Memo
2016 ALP9/8/2022Exhibit
2004 vs 2016 AZO Comparison9/8/2022Exhibit