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. Mentions of a permit have been removed from the towns ordinance. 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. Adoption of the FY22-23 Proposed Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule ; Budget . Details on the new customer portal will be provided at a later date. Port City Daily is your online newspaper dedicated to the Cape Fear region. 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 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. Kure Beach Town Council meets Monday night at 6 p.m. Members could vote to not change the ordinance at all or they could decide to allow dogs during certain hours in the summer among several other variations. 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 The new rules remove the permits previously required by the law while restricting soliciting in more scenarios and adding a fine. Please use the table of contents pane to navigate to the ordinance you're looking for. (a) The creation and continuation of any loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in the town is hereby prohibited. Eldridge also struck the abusive or obscene language tenant from the new amendment. 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. Mike Robertson has sold land off, too, but still owns five businesses in the tiny downtown area. Despite the growth over the decades, Heglar said Kure Beach has remained a family-oriented place because residents support maintaining a "small town" atmosphere. With water on both sides, Carolina Beach to the north and state-owned Fort Fisher to the south, Kure Beach doesn't have the same room other communities might haveto grow, so developmentmust be planned carefully, said Kure Beach Mayor Craig Bloszinsky. 910-458-6535; j.batson@tokb.org. The Town of Kure Beach handles a wide variety of services for its residents and businesses. 4/25 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING "Only change is to strike 'buttocks' from the ordinance, which means buttocks is no longer indecent," said Carolina Beach Mayor, Joe Benson. There is a copy of the ordinance in the office. The Planning and Zoning Commission is a state mandated board. Rebuilding the wooden pier is something each generation has done at least once, hesaid, as hurricanes have battered the structure over the years. The Commission is responsible for: Preparation, amendment and revision of the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances and Land Use Plan as related to the physical development of the area. But she remembers always being kept under the watchful gaze of a parent -- whether it was her own or someone else's. As of 2020, approximately 2,261 people live in Kure Beach, according to official figures. Petitioner s inspector on the permit basis was that denied the by the expansion Town s would ordinance as it had been applied to other landowners. The approved ordinance, brought by Kure Beach Town Attorney James Eldridge, includes more exact definitions and provisions against soliciting in an aggressive manner. If a person is found in violation of the ordinance, the town can issue a civil penalty of $50 that they could recover like debt if it isnt paid within 72 hours. 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 Copies of leases must be submitted to the Board prior to Unit being occupied by the tenants. Visitors to Fort Fisher can already bring their dogs during peak summer hours. 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. L. While upon the beach anywhere within the Towns jurisdictional limits. I would request that your department start patrolling regularly and enforcing this ordinance on those that are demanding to expose themselves illegally and indecently to the public who are just trying to enjoy a day on the beach, the resident wrote. The year-round population in Kure Beach remained low until well into the 1990s. During discussion at Mondays agenda briefing, Wilmington City Council member Neil Anderson remarked on the press coverage regarding Kure Beachs changes. So I can answer that question for our constituents.. He remembers a blue collar atmosphere whenhe grew up with fire fighters, police officers and otherscoming from out of town to fish off the pier. Copyright 2022 WECT. Land prices started to change in the 1990s, as new condo developments arrived and demand for housing picked up, Heglar said. Planning & Zoning/Historical Preservation, Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, Application for Minor Subdivision Approval. 1. 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. It includes, this time paraphrasing: Copyright 2022 WECT. 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. building violate the Petitioner appealed to Respondent Kure Beach Board of Adjustment ( Board ). Local lore is rich in Kure Beach, where historians have a running debate over whether the bromine plant was attacked by a German U-boat at the height of the war. Soak in the sun while listening to the soothing sounds of the surf. 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 The Town of Kure Beach only allows leashed dogs on the beach from October 1 - March 31. 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. Today, Robertson's son Paul has taken over operations of the pier. All rights reserved. Port City Daily is your online newspaper dedicated to the Cape Fear region. Anything that could cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm. Kure, Robertson's grandfather and PunkyKure's uncle, built the first pier in 1923. 0:04. Planning & Zoning/Historical Preservation, Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. 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. As times are progressing, so are bathing suits. Were looking at going to 8-feet now and consider a variety of other issues as well like drainage under the boardwalk, safety on the streets, safety of the people using it. The Building Inspections Department serves the Town of Kure Beach by regulating all construction and maintenance of buildings so that they are safe and sanitary. I. I dont consider buttocks genitalia, Garza said. b. KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Kure Beach Town Council announced Aug. 15 that their "Dogs on the Beach" ordinance will be altered. Kure Beach adopts revised, more specific panhandling ordinance. 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. Town of Kure Beach, NC Serving You Agendas & Minutes Code of Ordinances How do I. 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. Navigate between Codes, individual ordinances and documents (related documents such as minutes and agendas). Call 910-458-5798 for directions and additional information. L.C. Address 1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449 GPS: 33.9534, -77.9290 Current Weather 28449 Kure Beach, NC 28449 Kure Beach, NC 57F clear sky Thu 72F 57F Fri 75F 66F Sat 75F 64F Sun 75F 64F Mon 70F 59F Tue 72F 54F Wed 68F 54F Park map (PDF) General visitor information Visiting with kids 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. While under the influence of alcohol or after having illegally used any controlled substance as defined in the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act. 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 Town council wants film permits submitted further. Leasing of any unit is not permitted for a period of less than 12 months. B. The seaside community has adopted a zero tolerance policy on. Private property owners could also ban soliciting via sign or verbal warning. Take a look at what 100 years ago what men and women wore on the beach it is an evolution as to how the standards are determined. Leasing a. Every few years, Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure beaches. Rather you will be receiving a letter size bill in an envelope. Kure Beach town; North Carolina is a city, town, place equivalent, and township located in North Carolina. But local leaders are now saying they want to look into the towns code and possibly bring it into the 21st Century.. In Carolina Beach, visitors can have their dogs on the sand after 5 p.m. Applications for zoning change, text amendment, approval of a minor subdivision must be submitted to the Office of the Building Inspector, 117 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, NC 28449. The next phase of our system implementation will include a customer portal. These hours will be in effect April 1 - Sept. 30. During Kure Beachs Monday meeting, Eldridge said he felt confident in the new amendment based on his research. He went further to even claim that the towns female lifeguards were in violation of the town laws. 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. Kure Beach sources insist Germans fired shells that overshot the plant and landed in the Cape Fear River near Brunswick County, making it the only German military attack on America during the war. PCD reached out to Eldridge for comment and did not hear back by press; this article will be updated with his response. H. From the operators of motor vehicles on a public street provided that this restriction shall not apply to services offered, requested, or rendered in connection with motor vehicle accidents and other traffic-related exigent circumstances. Visitors to Fort Fisher can already bring their dogs during peak summer hours. Kure Beach Code 5-61. You will also find links back to the municipality or content creator's website. The new rules remove the permits previously required by the law while restricting soliciting in more scenarios and adding a fine. The changes, however, were minimal. 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.. Town Councilman JoDan Garza responded to questions about the issue and said that he thinks that as times progress, bathing suits will inevitably change. Under North Carolina statute, law enforcement is within its rights to cite someone for aggressive behaviors while panhandling. 0:37. Overall, Im pretty cool with all types of bathing suits, so long as genitalia arent exposed. 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. Yes, there is a Carolina Beach forum. Nuisances: Article III. Not only that, but some boards are starting to warp. The new account number must be used for all future correspondence and payments. CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. Carolina Beach leaders amended the town's public nudity ordinance during a meeting Tuesday night - butts are now allowed. You were looked after but you didnt feel like you were being watched, she said. Town of Kure Beach, 157 N.C. App. J. 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. 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. Additionally, your account number has changed. Since becoming a municipality75 years ago, the town has managed to retain its small-town feel, locals say,despite a growing populationand increasing development. (CNN) -- If you plan on going to Kure Beach, North Carolina, bring your sunscreen and shades, but please leave your thong behind. More: Sand, mosquitoes, and wind: Fort Fisher during World War II. Subscribenowand then sign up for our newsletter,Wilmington Wire, and get the headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING BILLING FOR TOWN SERVIC KURE-OUS COMMUNITY FEST THIS SATURDAY, 11 AM-3 PM, IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR. Punky Kure also happens to be the grandson ofHans Kure, a Danish shipcaptain who bought up large tracts of land in Carolina Beach and the area now known as Kure Beach. At the direction of the . Within 50 feet of any bank, financial institution, or automated teller machine. Intentionally and/or recklessly blocking someones path, Intentionally and/or recklessly using obscene and/or abusive language., Calabash Fire Dept. Municipalities can regulate panhandling that intimidates, threatens or causes physical harm to the public. Benson was also quick to point out that as times change so does beach attire and what is considered appropriate. PCD requested information on how the Pleasure Island town ordinance would be enforceable in light of rulings that found panhandling shall be allowed in public spaces. There is more to do in CB, they have a little arcade, more shops.more of a "little beach town" feel to it. READ MORE: Solicitation in Kure Beach: Town adds fine and defines banned areas, raises First Amendment concerns. 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,. The move essentially limited begging to unpaved right-of-ways. City attorney Joye affirmed knocking on someones window to solicit was legal unless it turned aggressive. A neighboring municipality also brought up questions in its regard in its own meeting this week. "They were running like crazy to get to the guns," he said. Certain noises prohibited ; Latest version. Kure Beach has numerous public beach accesses where you can park your vehicle or bike, a lengthy boardwalk with terrific views of the beach and ocean, and lots of amenities including great weather and those Carolina-blue skies most days. All Town Beach Ordinances remain in effect. More: World War II Experience: Fort Fisher's 80th anniversary. The Kure Beach Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. in council chambers at at 117 Settlers Lane.The agenda includes:. When he got home to Kure Beach, he ran to the pier and watched planes from Wilmington shoot into the water offshore until it got dark. Contact Us: We want to hear from you! 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. Kure Beach kept some of its clauses under the current amendment, including the restriction on begging within 50 feet of town property, as well as in parking lots or paved public right-of-ways. 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 $90K with new parking vendor, Carolina Beach Road homeowners join forces against nearby multi-family developments, Pender County disaster preparedness expo held next month, NCDOT launches new ferry notification system, CFPUA to flush Sweeney-Richardson water system, Woman arrested for deadly Sunday-morning shooting. The town says that over the years, sand underneath has caused the wood to rot in some areas. G. Within the Towns parking lots and designated parking spaces. Continuing to solicit after a person responded negatively. Topics in the Kure Beach town, North Carolina data profile include: Populations and People; Income and Poverty; Education; Employment; Housing; Health; Families and Living Arrangements; Race and Ethnicity Please send us an email at: info@portcitydaily.com, 2023 PortCity Daily | Website by Web Publisher PRO, Feeling cheeky this summer? Bonfires and campfires are illegal within the town limits of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. hbbd``b`f@QHj7`l ` byX o$TU Cq0 ) 349 (2003) from the Caselaw Access Project. A unit is defined in the Declaration I was surprised there are actually court cases that protect obscenity and profane language in certain scenarios, Eldridge said during the meeting. 3. (No Dogs on the beach, glass, alcohol, etc.) Contact Us: We want to hear from you! 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 Town Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. As far as enforcement is concerned, an additional line in the amendment states it will be complaint-driven.. 6. The bromine became particularly important during World War II because adding it to airplane fuel allowed them to fly at higher elevations, he said. A town committee will take a look at regulations that place limits on the use of bicycles and electric mobility devices on Palm Beach's roadways and sidewalks. Brenda Coffey, another longtime Kure Beach resident,recalls an idyllic childhood when the town would block off main streets for roller skating and she was free to explore the beach and attend dances in the back ofSmitty's restaurant. North Carolina Administrative Code. 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. The revisions passed in a unanimous vote Monday and include removing the sunrise-to-sunset time limit out of an abundance of caution, according to Eldridge. Checks should be made out to the Town of Kure Beach. Social distancing guidelines are still in place. North Carolina Courts Counties & Cities of North Carolina Code of Federal Regulations While the person being solicited is standing in line waiting to be admitted to a commercial establishment. 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. This breakfast and brunch place replaced kure beach diner and opened on Valentine's Day. Per Town of Kure Beach ordinance, dogs must be on a leash in hand and picked up after. Planning & Zoning/Historical Preservation, Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Dogs rushing up on children, so hours are important if youre going to do something like that.. That growth has meant new people, more development andincreasing density, Coffey said. Preparation, amendment and revision of the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances and Land Use Plan as related to the physical development of the area. 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. The preparation and recommendation to the Town Council of ordinances promoting orderly development along the lines indicated in the Land Use Plan. 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. 0 Yet, the city found it cannot ban panhandling outright, despite an ordinance disallowing it in city limits. Eldridge also said he took away the restriction from people soliciting on Wave Transit vehicles because: Thats not our turf.. hVmI+Da7^t7aw ,d Click here to sign in or get access. [It] appears it might be time to update the town code. The inspector performs building, zoning, flood and other code enforcement work to ensure compliance of buildings and property with property codes, ordinances and regulations. Town of Kure Beach Animal Ordinances Section 9.04.010 (Leash Required) S ection 9.04.020 (Animal Defecation) Section 9.04.030 (Dogs on the Beach) Town of Kure Beach Ocean Rescue The Kure Beach Ocean Rescue operates under the command of the Kure Beach Fire Department . Mayor Bloszinsky says thats not the aesthetic the town wants to portray but the issue at hand is more than just the looks of the boardwalk: it has to function as well. This is a town ordinance and violators will be fined. 349 (2003) from the Caselaw Access Project. A Danish ship captain, one of the East Coasts oldest fishing piers, a World War II mystery and the magnificent mid-Atlantic Kure Beach has it all. 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. SOUTHEASTERN NC Three beach towns are searching for answers after funding for beach nourishment projects disappeared a month ago. It is considered one of the oldest fishing piers on the East Coast. The wood could soon change to concrete, although that doesnt sit well with everyone. Navigation Menu. Municipal Code The most recent set of codified ordinances that govern the Municipality. The towns public nudity ordinance states, It shall be unlawful for any person to appear on any public beach, any public street or in any public park in a state of dress or undress so as to expose to the view of others the human male or female pubic area, pubic hair, anus, vulva or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering., Related: Feeling cheeky this summer? 117 Settlers Lane Kure Beach, NC 28449 (910) 458-8216 Punky Kure still remembers the dayhis school bus had to stopto let soldiers and a cannon cross the roadto shoot at what he suspects was the German sub. Awooden pier stands in the same spot today -- although its been rebuilt many times, said Mike Robertson. The ordinance on peddling, solicitation and begging was originally updated last month in a unanimous vote. If you use a bill payment service, please remember to change the Kure Beach account number with that payment service. Kure has a big pier, a few resturants and more condos and beach houses than hotels like CB does. Next. When that came out, I got questions: Why cant we do that? Anderson asked the city attorney. The Town of Kure Beach accepts payments in the form of cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards. We arrived a little after 8:30am on a Saturday and there were still at least 4 tables (4 seaters) open. Thongs on the beach have been outright banned in neighboring Kure Beach but in Carolina Beach, the town ordinance isnt that clear. Agendas & Minutes Code of Ordinances How do I As part of our continued implementation of new financial systems, you will no longer be Coffee with Mayor Bloszinsky will not be held this month due to the Kure-ous Community Fest Planning & Zoning/Historical Preservation, Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. 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. This page is available to subscribers. 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. - Kure Beach Town ordinance Sec.12-43 states that all personal items and beach equipment be removed from the beach each evening. "CUOuB:+he2,%V:e(2XCur2("Mp|}[5-\LUEt^e^\,?_N8\/LyqU?d9H.EULiozv]UCq\->tE-oytqV/r]|\M]}nuOr\71>}l9S%i*sMv>eEEQ*_2/l;->q"DSR #q#u*EkU! :(+Wv?|{d%PONn} r9+=G;O~>6BX4.&oI?C^A)3V# NpOF$=x=cx[x'A f@>abU)YY5cFSh|Q dedicates station in memory of longtime board member, UNCW mens tennis team draws Duke in NCAA Championship Tournament, Crews respond to fire started by lightning on N Kerr Avenue, Two arrests after police say man waved gun around Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Brian Chism sworn in as Brunswick County sheriff, Crash involving truck on Carolina Beach Road impeding traffic. Updated: 10:16 PM EDT August 14, 2019. Each property owner was mailed a Re-Entry packet which included two re-entry decals at the beginning of the year. Click here to sign in or get access. This month marks Kure Beach's 75th anniversary. Re: Kure or Carolina Beach? To do that, Kure Beach. While the bromine plant might have been a target during the war,it also drew workers and new residents to the Kure Beach area. CB is bigger than Kure.but I really consider it all the same area. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, make or contribute to creating any loud or . Best to rethink your bathing suit options before heading to Kure Beach, Half-billion-dollar North Carolina-South Carolina highway project seeks stakeholder input, Mary Ann Martin DeVane, 63, left a legacy of love and kindness, 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.
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