Virginia Coastal Program: 1997 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1997 Task 40
Grantee:
Accomack Northampton Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Eastern Shore Town Chesapeake Bay Act Assistance Project
Project Description as Proposed:
Will implement nonpoint source pollution control and water quality protection measures required by the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act by bringing the five remaining Eastern Shore towns into compliance with the Bay Act.(Only, Parksley, Belle Haven, Onacock and Exmore). Develop through local adoption of comprehensive town plan amendments and subdivision ordinances. Provide planning technical assistance to 14 Eastern Shore towns as requested for implementation of local programs. In addition, workshops will be conducted to provide training in zoning administration and enforcement for town officials and zoning administrators, so that town zoning ordinances can more effectively implement and enforce the objectives of the Bay Act and protect water quality by decreasing nonpoint source water pollution.
Federal Funding:
$30,000
Project Contact:
Jim McGowan 757.787.2936
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Final Draft Comprehensive Plan: Town of Parksley, VA, Parksley Planning Commission, Dec 1998. Final Draft Town Plan: Town of Onancock, VA, ANPDC, Dec 1998. Final Draft Comprehensive Town Plan: Town of Onley, VA, Onley Planning Commission, Dec 1998. Draft Comprehensive Plan: Town of Cape Charles, ANPDC, Dec 1998.
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
The intent of this project was to continue a program of technical assistance to Eastern Shore Towns consisting of development of Comprehensive Plan Amendments. These plans will implement state mandated nonpoint source water pollution control and water quality improvement measures, which is necessary for full compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. Enclosed are Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the towns of Onancock, Onley, Parksley and Cape Charles. The Town of Onley is expected to adopt its Comprehensive Plan Amendment on December 14, 1998. The Towns of Onancock and Parksley are expected to have their Plans adopted this January. The Cape Charles Comprehensive Plan Amendment is expected to be adopted in February. Upon adoption of the Plan Amendments, any documents which have been revised will be forwarded to VCRMP.
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Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
