There are no provisions related to military compatibility, e.g. noise,
lighting, vibration or height.
The requirements do not require the delineation of noise contours,
where applicable.
The approval process does not require notification to future property
owners purchasing land in a subdivision that may be impacted by noise
and vibration.
The following is a review of the existing planning tools utilized by Hyde
County along with a brief analysis identifying their ability to address land use
and military compatibility, and where potential improvements can be made.
The following planning tools are evaluated:
Source: Dare County Subdivision Ordinance
Building Code
Dare County follows the 2012 North Carolina Uniform Statewide Building
Code. The Dare County Building Code does not include provisions for sound
attenuation as it relates to sound transmission from external noise sources to
the internal spaces within a building.
Comprehensive Plan
Information on Hyde County’s Comprehensive Plan was unavailable.
CAMA Core Land Use Plan
The Hyde County CAMA Core Land Use Plan covers land use concerns and
issues that may impact future growth over a 20‐year period. The vision of
Hyde County states the need to “encourage sustainable economic growth
and residential development” this development should be conscious of the
existing preservation measures for the county’s natural resources, cultural,
historic, and rural character. The following efforts of the county government
are as follows:
Easements
Property owners within Dare County are able to enter into an easement
agreement with an organization or public agency. An easement can grant the
right to enforce restrictions and monitor the property. For example, an
avigation easement protects the use of airspace above a specified height.
Programs typically compensate property owners for easements due to the
loss of use of land.
Most rural counties, including Dare County, lack the funding acquire
easements to protect the land may improve military compatibility. Currently,
there are no exis