508 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<1DFA0E5BF27FD248BEA0AA9857BA210E><20C3243C52C02142A9FD2C8C9C5A1B20>]/Index[491 26]/Info 490 0 R/Length 83/Prev 226858/Root 492 0 R/Size 517/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Code: Chapter 11. The plant extracted bromine from the seawater along the Intracoastal Waterway. Process accounts receivable and payable Payroll operations for Town staff Negotiate and renew vendor contracts and leases related to financial operations Kure Beach Town Hall 910-458-8216 Arlen Copenhaver, CPA Finance & Budget Officer Email Arlen Denise McVicker Utility Billing Email Denise Karen Gilley Finance Specialist & Deputy Finance Officer It was in 1934 when the Dow Chemical Company and Ethyl Corporation opened a plant near Kure Beach, according to Punky Kure. However, Mayor Craig Bloszinsky says its not as simple as just bringing your dog to the beach. What needs to happen is staff needs to come to us with something that is 21st-century and relevant to the times, give us the first wack at it, we then take that to public comment with the understanding that enforcement relies on people having a firm understanding of the ordinance, Benson said. The new rules remove the permits previously required by the law while restricting soliciting in more scenarios and adding a fine. The unambiguous language of the ordinance (prior to an amendment) limited driveways to 24 feet but did not limit all impervious surfaces across right-of-ways to . Id like to have that discussion with him, I just have not had the opportunity to, Joye said. Employees of the Town endeavor to give Kure Beach homeowners, businesses, residents and visitors the attention and top notch service needed to insure satisfaction and proper resolution of problems in this residential, beach resort town. Updated: 10:16 PM EDT August 14, 2019. Want to read more from PCD? hbbd``b`f@QHj7`l ` byX o$TU Cq0 ) The Kure Dunes Private Beach Access is for the exclusive use of Kure Dunes Residents, guests, and tenants. You really would find it tough to have two wheelchairs pass each other, said Bloszinsky. Your session will timeout in - hours minutes seconds Please save all of your changes, then refresh your page to refresh your session Ok All content maintained by Town of Kure Beach - https://kurebeach.municipalcodeonline.com During discussion at Mondays agenda briefing, Wilmington City Council member Neil Anderson remarked on the press coverage regarding Kure Beachs changes. It's also pushed up property values and changed the types of people who can afford to live in Kure Beach, said David Heglar, a commissioner on the town's council. The new rules remove the permits previously required by the law while restricting soliciting in more scenarios and adding a fine. Kure Beach town; North Carolina is a city, town, place equivalent, and township located in North Carolina. . 3. KURE BEACH Productions that plan to set up in a coastal town on Pleasure Island may face a few more steps before getting the greenlight. Please send us an email at: info@portcitydaily.com, 2023 PortCity Daily | Website by Web Publisher PRO, In Photos: Lake Street Dive at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Port City Uniteds staff of 40 tackling high-risk areas of community to save lives, Wilmington City Council to save $90K with new parking vendor, Carolina Beach Road homeowners join forces against nearby multi-family developments, Pender County disaster preparedness expo held next month, NCDOT launches new ferry notification system, CFPUA to flush Sweeney-Richardson water system, Woman arrested for deadly Sunday-morning shooting. Kure-ous Reflections Government Calendar Kure Beach Council Agendas & Minutes Letters from the Mayor Ordinances Agendas & Minutes Town Council Board of Adjustment Planning & Zoning/Historical Preservation Committees Committees Community Center Committee Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee Marketing Advisory Committee Contact Us: We want to hear from you! Navigation Menu. No pets are allowed on the beach April 1st through September 30th. If they determined that applicant is a person of good moral character and proposes to engage in a lawful commercial or professional enterprise, then they could issue a permit. Yes, there is a Carolina Beach forum. Town council plans to make a decision on the dog ordinance at Monday nights meeting. Kure has a big pier, a few resturants and more condos and beach houses than hotels like CB does. Kure Beach Dog Ordinances 9.04 Dogs .010 - 15 ft Leash required .020 -Animal defecation Waste must be removed immediately .030 -Dogs not allowed on beach strand 4/1- 9/30 .040 -Enforcement, animal control .050 -Penalties 1stoffense $75, 2ndoffense $100 Reasons to Modify Ordinance Within 50 feet of any bank, financial institution, or automated teller machine. "Only change is to strike 'buttocks' from the ordinance, which means buttocks is no longer indecent," said Carolina Beach Mayor, Joe Benson. When his grandfather bought the land there was nothing much there, Punky said,so one of his uncles built a pier along with a pavilion and two bathhouses - one for men and another for women. But, more importantly, we have to have a content-neutral requirement.. More: Sand, mosquitoes, and wind: Fort Fisher during World War II. Unfortunately, your first stop needs to be with the female lifeguards who are wearing indecent swimsuits with half of their buttocks exposed they are in clear violation and this needs to be addressed and corrected immediately, the concerned resident wrote. The ultimate concern of the resident is with the family-friendly appearance of the beach town and it losing that appeal saying, if we give an inch they will take a mile and thongs become the norm only to run our families away., Send comments and tips to Michael.p@localvoicemedia.com. Intentionally and/or recklessly blocking someones path, Intentionally and/or recklessly using obscene and/or abusive language., Calabash Fire Dept. Copies of leases must be submitted to the Board prior to Unit being occupied by the tenants. Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter at Town Hall. When it became an independent municipality in 1947, local leaders had the authority to make their own town rules and establish their own police force and fire department. While the bromine plant might have been a target during the war,it also drew workers and new residents to the Kure Beach area. Certain noises prohibited ; Latest version. KURE BEACH Council members eased Kure Beachs solicitation rules on Monday after members of the public and media raised concerns over a previous amendments scope. Since it is considered free speech, municipalities would need to provide a burden of proof to enact restrictions, which are required to be narrow and specific in scope. Session Timeout. Awooden pier stands in the same spot today -- although its been rebuilt many times, said Mike Robertson. Alternatively, use the application-wide search box to search. Leasing a. The changes drew attention from the City of Wilmington, which recently discussed ways to deter soliciting in its own borders. Dogs on dunes, dogs who have leashes on but no owners attached to leashes, things like that which are problematic, said Bloszinsky. There is more to do in CB, they have a little arcade, more shops.more of a "little beach town" feel to it. Nothing is set in stone yet as the town has to go through a long process that includes opportunities for public input before anything can move forward. E. In any vehicle owned and operated by the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (Wave Transit) or at any station or stop for such vehicle. Click here to sign in or get access. Checks should be made out to the Town of Kure Beach. b. Visitors to Fort Fisher can already bring their dogs during peak summer hours. Next. All fires must be in containers that are 35 inches in diameter at most, and are only permitted north of mile marker 6. But she remembers always being kept under the watchful gaze of a parent -- whether it was her own or someone else's. I am not advocating for distasteful but staff needs to put together some recommendations, bring it to us on council, and we get public input.. 4. Small campfires are allowed within Freeman Park, just north of the border of Carolina Beach, from November 1 until March 31. READ MORE: Solicitation in Kure Beach: Town adds fine and defines banned areas, raises First Amendment concerns. This is very subjective territory, he said. Since becoming a municipality75 years ago, the town has managed to retain its small-town feel, locals say,despite a growing populationand increasing development. Thongs on the beach have been outright banned in neighboring Kure Beach but in Carolina Beach, the town ordinance isnt that clear. At the August meeting, council questioned how an ice cream truck would be classified since its technically solicitation of business and another community member asked about whether busking would be included. %%EOF To do that, Kure Beach has put noise ordinances in place and limited the height of all construction to 35 feet. Kure, Robertson's grandfather and PunkyKure's uncle, built the first pier in 1923. This page is available to subscribers. Town council wants film permits submitted further. The preparation and recommendation to the Town Council of ordinances promoting orderly development along the lines indicated in the Land Use Plan. [It] appears it might be time to update the town code. Checks should be made out to the Town of Kure Beach. hb```"acAd`0p\0``0Y71njp_l |!'?+GDkGCGKGSG# 3v0p4XGi~ 0*hfa(F VkV!,3XXXe`d 2@AI-@ @ 8F From in-town utility services and garbage collection to building inspections, we've got you covered! As part of our continued implementation of new financial systems, you will no longer be receiving a postcard style bill for your Town services. %PDF-1.5 % Piece by piece, Punky Kure has sold off the lots that once belonged to his grandfather and father. PCD received no response. Overall, Im pretty cool with all types of bathing suits, so long as genitalia arent exposed. The Town of Kure Beach accepts payments in the form of cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards. EMERGENCY VEHICLE RE-ENTRY DECALS | Town of Kure Beach, NC Home EMERGENCY VEHICLE RE-ENTRY DECALS Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 11:00am Please be prepared for Hurricane Season and check to see that you have received your Re-Entry Decals. Eldridge also struck the abusive or obscene language tenant from the new amendment. The ordinance on peddling, solicitation and begging was originally updated last month in a unanimous vote. Mike Robertson remembers growing up in Kure Beach in the 1950s and '60sas an "absolute paradise" where he could freely explore the woodsalong the Intracoastal waterwayor play football on vacant lots. Planning & Zoning/Historical Preservation, Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Mike Robertson has sold land off, too, but still owns five businesses in the tiny downtown area. The first real growth spurt happened earlier. Despite having so much to do, you might end up simply basking in the sun, unwinding in the breathtaking coastline. Like any law on the books, the police are responsible for enforcement, however, with limited resources available, what police can reasonably be expected to enforce is debatable. To do that, Kure Beach. Benson was also quick to point out that as times change so does beach attire and what is considered appropriate. This month marks Kure Beach's 75th anniversary. 516 0 obj <>stream All rights reserved. Please send us an email at: info@portcitydaily.com, 2023 PortCity Daily | Website by Web Publisher PRO, Feeling cheeky this summer? More: World War II Experience: Fort Fisher's 80th anniversary. The bromine became particularly important during World War II because adding it to airplane fuel allowed them to fly at higher elevations, he said. Eldridge responded Aug. 29, citing multiple court cases Ward v. Rock Against Racism, Frisby v. Schultz, Smith v. City of Fort Lauderdale that noted the amendments scope was justified per prior precedent. The Town of Kure Beach accepts payments in the form of cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards. The Planning and Zoning Commission is a state mandated board. Its rich history adds an old-world charm to the city. He went further to even claim that the towns female lifeguards were in violation of the town laws. The Kure Beach Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. in council chambers at at 117 Settlers Lane.The agenda includes:. Mike Robertson is the third generation of his family to own the pier. Subscribenowand then sign up for our newsletter,Wilmington Wire, and get the headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. The ultimate concern of the resident is with the 'family-friendly' appearance of the beach town and it losing that appeal saying, "if we give an inch they will take a mile and thongs become the. Naval investigations have always been vague on the subject. As far as enforcement is concerned, an additional line in the amendment states it will be complaint-driven.. hVmI+Da7^t7aw ,d D. In any vehicle owned and operated by the Town. While the person being solicited is standing in line waiting to be admitted to a commercial establishment. WECT . A neighboring municipality also brought up questions in its regard in its own meeting this week. KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Theres a new push in Kure Beach to loosen the leash when it comes to restricting dogs on the beach. Not only that, but some boards are starting to warp. The series of events throughout the monthwill have the theme "Honor the past, celebrate the present, plan the future, Geer said. As of 2020, approximately 2,261 people live in Kure Beach, according to official figures. (No Dogs on the beach, glass, alcohol, etc.) In the tight-knit community, parents were often quick to know what their children were up to, Coffey said. Rather you will be receiving a letter size bill in an envelope. The application appeared to be tailored towards businesses with references to employment and goods and services, but the Chief of Police made the final call. Topics in the Kure Beach town, North Carolina data profile include: Populations and People; Income and Poverty; Education; Employment; Housing; Health; Families and Living Arrangements; Race and Ethnicity M. While on private property if the owner, tenant, or lawful occupant has informed the solicitor not to solicit on said property or has posted a notification clearly indicating not to solicit on the property., Intentionally and/or recklessly making physical contact with a person without that persons consent,. Still, the Kure Beach ordinance prohibits beggars from approaching people in cars, an action Wilmington City Council member Anderson questioned in its own jurisdiction. Mayor of Carolina Beach Joe Benson had a similar reaction to the towns laws and said he hopes to have town staff take a look at the code and see how it can be updated to match the societal norms of the times. Today, Robertson's son Paul has taken over operations of the pier. u1G)8tIw'4x=0ii@YF4EVrQ6O3 (DOcm ADa1&;Ij-gIIto:q{@1$$7Le.\FRo|. Kure Beach adopts revised, more specific panhandling ordinance. Eldridge also said he took away the restriction from people soliciting on Wave Transit vehicles because: Thats not our turf.. Contact Us: We want to hear from you! Additionally, your account number has changed. April 9 will see an official panel discussion about the town history, and during the last weekend of April, Kure Beach will host a big band concert and a street fair. We arrived a little after 8:30am on a Saturday and there were still at least 4 tables (4 seaters) open. CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. Carolina Beach leaders amended the town's public nudity ordinance during a meeting Tuesday night - butts are now allowed. b. FAIRFIELD Changes have been made to a proposed update for the town's noise . Cable: Charter Communications 888-438-2427 Electric: Duke Energy 800-452-2777 AT&T 800-222-0300 Department of Motor Vehicles 910-763-6752 Kure Beach Post Office 910-458-5592 The new account number must be used for all future correspondence and payments. I was surprised there are actually court cases that protect obscenity and profane language in certain scenarios, Eldridge said during the meeting. But then it hit a period of fast growth,jumping from 619residents in 1990 to 1,557 in 2000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Beginning April 1, 2023, beachgoers will be able to take their dogs on the sand between 5 p.m. - 9 a.m., per the announcement. Soak in the sun while listening to the soothing sounds of the surf. The amendment specified solicitors could only beg from sunrise to sunset and not near town property, beaches, parking lots, on Wave Transit vehicles, or near people in line at a commercial establishment. Click here to sign in or get access. Town of Kure Beach, NC Serving You Agendas & Minutes Code of Ordinances How do I. Town News 4/28 KURE-OUS COMMUNITY FEST THIS SATURDAY, 11 AM-3 PM 4/26 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR Coffee with Mayor Bloszinsky will not be held this month due to the Kure-ous Community Fest. City attorney Joye affirmed knocking on someones window to solicit was legal unless it turned aggressive. building violate the Petitioner appealed to Respondent Kure Beach Board of Adjustment ( Board ). The move essentially limited begging to unpaved right-of-ways. J. It flagged concerns over First Amendment protections, as panhandling is protected in public spaces, including roads and sidewalks, per 2015s U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit case, Reynolds v. Middleton. 910-458-6535; j.batson@tokb.org. 0 0:37. Incorporation was a big deal, said Andrew "Punky" Kure, a lifelong resident. The town says that over the years, sand underneath has caused the wood to rot in some areas. City attorney John Joye stated he had not talked with the attorney in Kure Beach and, therefore, did not know how its ordinance was constructed. Per the Governor's order, Outdoor gatherings. Geo resource failed to load. SOUTHEASTERN NC Three beach towns are searching for answers after funding for beach nourishment projects disappeared a month ago. endstream endobj startxref It is considered one of the oldest fishing piers on the East Coast. Town of Kure Beach, 157 N.C. App. The year-round population in Kure Beach remained low until well into the 1990s. Near the end of the code in a section titled Permit Required for Begging, it specified that it was illegal for anybody to engage in the business of soliciting of alms or begging charity for his benefit or for the benefit of any other person within the town without a permit. Noise 11-31. B. I. World War II Experience: Fort Fisher's 80th anniversary, Sand, mosquitoes, and wind: Fort Fisher during World War II, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The celebration of the town's 75th anniversary will kick off on April 5 with a resolution naming April Kure Beach month, said Sean Geer, a recreation coordinator with the town. In a section titled prohibited acts, the town wrote: It shall be illegal and a violation of this Article for any person to solicit, beg, and/or request money or other thing of value: Aggressive manner is defined with even more specificity. Along with location limitations, the revised ordinance prohibited soliciting in an aggressive manner and added a $50 civil citation to violations. The Town of Kure Beach only allows leashed dogs on the beach from October 1 - March 31. 0:04. However, Eldridge presented more revisions to council Monday, explaining the tweaks were based on several scenarios mentioned during the councils August discussion and brought up from media requests. A unit is defined in the Declaration In Carolina Beach, one resident has taken particular offense to what they claim are public nudity violations all over the beach, including by female lifeguards. Our society is not static, it evolves. endstream endobj 492 0 obj <>/Metadata 40 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 487 0 R/StructTreeRoot 57 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 493 0 obj <>/Font<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 494 0 obj <>stream To report a street light outage, call Town Hall with the pole number and we'll get it fixed! - Kure Beach Town ordinance Sec.12-43 states that all personal items and beach equipment be removed from the beach each evening. Please use the table of contents pane to navigate to the ordinance you're looking for. Please feel free to come in or call us at 910-458-8216, and we'll be happy to help you. K. Within 50 feet of Town Hall, the Fire Station, the Joe Eakes and Ocean Front Parks, the Community Center, and the Beach Access Points. Supporters believe a similar rule in Kure Beach would help fill the gap and create a more welcoming atmosphere to dog owners. If you use a bill payment service, please remember to change the Kure Beach account number with that payment service. KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Kure Beach Town Council approved an amendment to their soliciting and panhandling ordinance at their meeting on Monday, August 15. Other Inspection Department duties include: Planning & Zoning/Historical Preservation, Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, Receiving applications for commercial and residential building permits, Distributing orders to correct code violations, Ability to bring judicial actions against violators. At about 9:15 a.m., start to get really busy and there's a short line waiting outside and the parking lot looked full. 6. The inspector performs building, zoning, flood and other code enforcement work to ensure compliance of buildings and property with property codes, ordinances and regulations. CAROLINA BEACH Should women be allowed to wear what they want to the beach, even if it means showing a bit more skin? But local leaders are now saying they want to look into the towns code and possibly bring it into the 21st Century.. Kure Beach town council removed the mandate requiring solicitors to obtain a permit from town staff, who called the process discretionary, while also providing specific guidelines on where and how solicitation can take place. F. Within the improved sections of the Towns public right-of-ways unless the solicitor is participating in and as part of a Town-approved activity or event.
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