Policy 2.6: SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE shall be
recognized as a critical component of the local economy. County
actions shall be consistent with preserving, protecting and
promoting the mission of this pivotal major industry.
Action 12.5: Continue the progress made in recent years with
regard to improved planning coordination between Seymour
Johnson Air Force Base and Wayne County. Continue to
welcome representatives of the Air Force Base on County
committees. Continue to support the Base Community Council in
its efforts to work cooperatively with the City and County on
such things as housing, emergency services, communication,
transportation, education, and other joint concerns.
Action 12.8 Continue the Wayne County Transportation
Committee, including the County, Seymour Johnson Air Force
Base, plus all municipalities and the NC DOT in its efforts to
jointly plan for the immediate and long range transportation
needs of the area.
Zoning Ordinance, County Code Appendix A
Wayne County’s Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1967 and amended
through 2009. The county has established an Airport District, Airport
Industry District (AI), and an Airport Overlay District (AP) in order to protect
development from potential dangers by establishing height regulations and
limiting population density within certain areas within proximity to an air
base and/or airport. Height limits within the Airport Approach Zone District
are required to meet the latest federal and state regulations regarding
height in airport approach areas. Within the Airport Overlay District, the
area is divided into seven sub‐districts in order to ensure existing and future
development is compatible with noise generated from aircraft operations.
The following compatibility concerns are based on a review of the zoning
regulations:
Mobile homes are permitted uses within the AP district.
Maximum heights within certain zoning districts may conflict with
navigable airspace associated with aviation operations.
The zoning ordinance does not provide sound attenuation standards
to further protect the community from military operational noise.
No height requirements for telecommunication towers or wind
energy development are stated within the ordinance.
Building Code
Wayne County follows the 2012 North Carolina Uniform Statewide Building
Code. The Wayne County Building Code does not include provisions for
sound attenuation as it relates to sound transmission from external noise
sources to internal building spaces.
City of Goldsboro
Comprehensive Plan
Adopted in 2013, the City of Goldsboro developed a 20‐year Comprehensive
Plan that guides development within the city’s boundaries and its
extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The Plan recognizes the need to support
and protect Seymour Johnson AFB and its air operations. The city recognizes
the importance of Seymour Johnson AFB and integrating the installation
with the community’s needs. Furthermore the comprehensive plan states,
“Consideration of sufficient demand/capacity support for the base should be
a continuous factor in decision making for both the City and the County.”
Goldsboro’s Comprehensive Plan established future land use sectors,
including an Accident Potential Zone (APZ) District, Noise District Overlay,
AP Airport District, Airport Height Overlay District, and Noise District Overlay
which are generally compatible wi th Seymour Johnson AFB and its
operations since they incorporate the installations AICUZ land use
recommendations, noise contours and prescribed height limits or structures.
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