ALL pets must be confined to the immediate area of the owner AND on a leash not to exceed six (6) feet at ALL times as to not disturb or endanger other park users. Owners are required to clean up their animal litter/waste and dispose of it properly in a bag and placed in a park trash container. Public input played a crucial role in the planning process. Public input was solicited starting in September 2012. Public input was generated over the course of the year and valuable information was derived from those in the community who were involved in various recreation related efforts. Many members of the public showed up early on Saturday mornings for workshops and attended public hearings at board meetings to discuss their views on the proposed Town Center project. Many of the comments can be seen in the minutes from the meetings and workshops. The Town of Topsail Beach discussed the plans at numerous board meetings and held various workshops, public hearings, and presentations to outside groups. The dates are listed below: Public Hearings September 19, 2012 Public Hearing at Board Meeting – October 15, 2012 Public Hearing at Meeting – November 14, 2012 Public Hearing at Board Meeting – November 28, 2012 Public Hearing at Planning Board Meeting – December 12, 2012 Public Hearing at Meeting – December 19, 2012 Public Hearing at Planning Board Meeting – January 9, 2013 Public Hearing at Planning Board Meeting – Workshops December 1, 2012 Planning Board Design Workshop – September 21, 2013 - Planning Board Workshop October 12, 2013 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Workshop November 9, 2013 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Workshop – Public Presentations September 12, 2013 Presentation to Historical Society of Topsail Island – October 1, 2013 Presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Surf City – Resolutions in Support of Project November 6, 2013 Town of Surf City, Carolina – November 7, 2013 Town of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina – November 12, 2013 Town of Holly Ridge, North Carolina – Additionally, the Town of Topsail Beach conducted two surveys to gather public input. The Cape Fear Council of Governments conducted a telephone survey on November 8, 2012. The Town of Topsail Beach conducted a paper/website survey from October 28 through November 5, 2013. The results of the survey can be seen in the Town’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
ALL pets must be confined to the immediate area of the owner AND on a leash not to exceed six (6) feet at ALL times as to not disturb or endanger other park users. Owners are required to clean up their animal litter/waste and dispose of it properly in a bag and placed in a park trash container. Public input played a crucial role in the planning process. Public input was solicited starting in September 2012. Public input was generated over the course of the year and valuable information was derived from those in the community who were involved in various recreation related efforts. Many members of the public showed up early on Saturday mornings for workshops and attended public hearings at board meetings to discuss their views on the proposed Town Center project. Many of the comments can be seen in the minutes from the meetings and workshops. The Town of Topsail Beach discussed the plans at numerous board meetings and held various workshops, public hearings, and presentations to outside groups. The dates are listed below: Public Hearings September 19, 2012 – Public Hearing at Board Meeting October 15, 2012 – Public Hearing at Meeting November 14, 2012 – Public Hearing at Board Meeting November 28, 2012 – Public Hearing at Planning Board Meeting December 12, 2012 – Public Hearing at Meeting December 19, 2012 – Public Hearing at Planning Board Meeting January 9, 2013 – Public Hearing at Planning Board Meeting Workshops December 1, 2012 – Planning Board Design Workshop September 21, 2013 - Planning Board Workshop October 12, 2013 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Workshop November 9, 2013 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Workshop Public Presentations September 12, 2013 – Presentation to Historical Society of Topsail Island October 1, 2013 – Presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Surf City Resolutions in Support of Project November 6, 2013 – Town of Surf City, Carolina November 7, 2013 – Town of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina November 12, 2013 – Town of Holly Ridge, North Carolina Additionally, the Town of Topsail Beach conducted two surveys to gather public input. The Cape Fear Council of Governments conducted a telephone survey on November 8, 2012. The Town of Topsail Beach conducted a paper/website survey from October 28 through November 5, 2013. The results of the survey can be seen in the Town’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.