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                                                    TOWN OF SURRY
                                       COMPREHENSIVE PLAN




                                                     Adopted October 11, 1994








                                                Prepared by the Crater Planning District Commission in
                                              cooperation with the Town of Surry Planning Commission.










                                                    This report was funded, In part, by the Department of Environmental Qualitys Coastal
                                                    Resources Management Program through Grant # NA370ZO360-01 of the National
                                                    Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource
                                                    Management, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.







                                                The.Town Of Surry
                                                     Surry, Virginia 23883




                                                      Surry Town Council

                                                       John H. Holt, Mayor
                                                Ronald A. Gwaltney, Vice Mayor
                                                      Will M. Gwaltney, Jr.
                                                        Charles B. Phelps
                                                      B. Stanley Clarke, Jr.

                                                         Mertha U. Hux


                                                    Molly L. Rickmond, Clerk



                                                Planning Commission Members

                                                         Frank W. Jones

                                                          A. Lake Smith

                                                           Neil Bennett

                                                        Dorothy R. Parker
                                                    Ted Koschock, At-Large
                                                  B. Stanley Clarke, Jr., Liason

                                                Mertha U. Hux, Zoning Administrator












                                                  ABSTRACT



             TITLE:         Town of Surry Comprehensive Plan

             AUTHOR:        Town of Surry Planning Commission

             SUBJECT:       A plan for the physical, social, and economic development of the Town of Surry

             DATE:          September 1994.

             PLANNING       Crater Planning District Commission
             AGENCY:        P.O. Box 1808
                            Petersburg, VA 23805

             NUMBER OF
             PAGES:         41

             ABSTRACT:      The Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Surry is a community guide for orderly
                            growth and development. It is intended to aid public and private decision makers in
                            promoting the most beneficial arrangement of land use and related public services.
                            The Plan was developed through an inventory and analysis of e)dsbng conditions
                            leading to policy determinations that will best achieve the community development
                            aspirations of the citizens of Surry, Virginia.












                                                          TABLE OF CONTENTS



                 INTRODUCTION        .......................................                                              2


                  INVENTORY       .........................................                                               3


                       TOWN GOVERNMENT             .................................                                      3
                                Incorporation    ..................................                                       3
                                Services   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    3
                                Organization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       3

                       ECONOMY       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .        4
                                Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       4
                                Local Economic Development        . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     4
                                Economic Base Analysis       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      4
                                Sector Analysis   . . . . . . . . . ... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       5
                                Income     . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      6
                                Summary     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       6

                       POPULATION      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...        7
                                Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       7
                                Population Trends   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       7
                                Projections to 2000    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      7
                                Characteristics   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       7
                                Summary     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       8

                       EXISTING LAND USE        . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       9
                                Current Inventory    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      9
                                Current Land Use Controls      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     12
                                Summary     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      12

                       NATURAL RESOURCES             . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     13
                                Natural Features Inventory     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     13
                                Hydrology   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      13
                                Climate    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     15
                                Summary     . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      15

                       TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES                    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
                                Highways    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      16
                                Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       18
                                Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      18
                                Bus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       IS
                                Summary     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      18

                       COMMUNITY FACILITIES            . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    19
                                Education   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      19
                                Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       21
                                Libraries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     21
                                Recreation    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      21



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                                 Public Safety    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        22
                                 Historic Landmarks      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       23
                                 Water Supply and Treatment         . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      25
                                 Solid Waste    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        24
                                 Public Utilities . . .    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       24
                                 Summary      . . . . . . .     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      24

                         HOUSING     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         26
                                 Existing Housing      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       26
                                 Housing Value    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        26
                                 Occupancy Rates       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       27
                                 Substandard Housing       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       27

                  GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES                . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      28

                  THE PLAN        . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .         32

                                 Land Use Proposals and Recommendations               . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .   32
                                 Public Facilities and Services Recommendations           . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    32
                                 Transportation Recommendations         . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      33
                                 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act           . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     34

                  PLAN IMPLEMENTATION             . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        39












                                                                 MAPS


                Location   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .     I

                Map 1: Existing Land Use    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   I I

                Map 2: Soil Suitability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
                Map 3: Transportation     . . . . . . . . . ... . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
                Map 4: Community Facilities     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20

                Map 5: Historic Landmarks     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
                Map 6:  Wetlands   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
                Map 7: Slope   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    37

                Map 8: Hydric and Highly Erodible Soils   . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38

                Map 9: Land Use Plan      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41











                                                         TOWN OF SURRY

               The Town of Surry is located halfway between the cities of Norfolk and Richmond. The 1980 U.S. Census
               reported the Town's population at 230 persons. The 1990 Census revealed a population decline to 190
               persons. The Town provides retail and wholesale trade and is the seat of Surry County's government.
               Area employment is in agdculture, an electdc power plant, and recreation. The Town's government has a
               six member mayor-council with an administrative staff of one.













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                                                        INTRODUCTION



                Purpose

                The Surry Comprehensive Plan is a general guide for decisions and actions that determine the
                Town's physical, social and economic development. The plan articulates goals, objectives and
                policies for the future development of the town and proposes implementation programs to carry
                out these policies. For the citizen and government official, the plan helps shape the future of the
                community by showing probable areas and types of development and anticipating future public
                facility needs.

                Authorit


                The authority to plan is a police power of Virginia, (Title 15.1, Chapter 11, Article 4, Code of
                Virginia 1950, (as amended)), which is delegated to its localities. The local planning
                responsibility is vested with a planning commission which acts in an advisory capacity to the local
                governing body. The law requires that each locality have a plan of general development and that
                such a plan be reviewed once every five years. Sometimes, however, unexpected development
                or population increases necessitate more frequent revisions.

                Plan History

                The Code of Virginia requires that all localities have a planning commission, and adopt a
                subdivision ordinance and comprehensive plan. The Town of Surry appointed a planning
                commission on March 13, 1976 and adopted a subdivision ordinance on March 10, 1977. This
                document is the first update of the Town's comprehensive plan. The original document was
                adopted on March 10, 1981.

                Plan Format

                The comprehensive plan has five parts. The first, the introduction, describes the planning area
                and states the purpose and authority of the plan.

                The second provides an inventory of existing land use, land features, economic and population
                characteristics, public facilities, transportation services, and housing.

                The third contains goals, objectives, and policies to guide future land use planning and
                development.

                The fourth provides the comprehensive land use plan that recommends a pattern of future land
                uses, supporting public facilities, a transportation network, and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
                Act.


                The fifth discusses plan implementation methods such as zoning, subdivision control, and capital
                improvements programming.

                Throughout the development of the plan, Surry's citizens were encouraged to participate. This
                participation hopefully will result in citizens who are knowledgeable about the plan prior to public
                hearings. The finished plan will be presented at public hearings by the Planning Commission
                and Town Council.



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                                                        INVENTORY



              Town Government


              History of Incorporation

              The Town of Surry can trace its beginnings to 1796 when it became the Surry County seat of
              government. It was  'then known as "Macintosh's Crossroads" after a tavern operated by Robert
              Macintosh who donated the land on which the courthouse is located-. The Town became Surry
              Courthouse, later shortened to Surry. The Town was incorporated by action of the Virginia
              Assembly on September 26, 1928.

              Services--

              The citizens of Surry are provided fire and police protection, health, and educational services by
              town, county or state governments and by volunteer service organizations. Governmental
              services include town refuse collection, water supply, county schools and police, and state street
              maintenance and health services. Volunteer services include the Surry Fire Department and the
              Surry Rescue Squad.

              Organization

              Surry's charter establishes a mayor/council government, sets forth the duties and terms of
              elected officers, and stipulates that the Code of Viminia shall regulate the Town's activities. The
              charter also provides for the power of eminent'domain, the power to set utility rates, the power to
              zone, to create-debt and to establish a municipal court. It also spells out the duties of a town
              manager and other appointed officials.

              Surry's council members are elected on  the first Tuesday in May in even numbered years.
              Terms of office begin on the first day of July after election.

              A mayor is elected at-large for the Town. Mayoral duties include presiding at council meetings,
              serving as ceremonial head of Town functions and serving as the Town's chief executive officer.
              General responsibilities as chief executive officer include preparation of an annual budget and
              the appointment or removal of Town employees other than council appointed employees.

              The Town Council is authorized to appoint Surry's four member administrative staff which
              includes a town clerk, town treasurer, and two -issuing justices. The Town clerk is responsible for
              keeping a record of Town meetings, ordinances and resolutions. The treasurer is responsible for
              general revenue and expenditure bookkeeping. The issuing justices serve warrants and
              subpoenas.










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                                                          ECONOMY



               Introduction

               Data of the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the Virginia Employment Commission and the Virginia
               Department of Planning and Budget provide insight into the economic conditions in the Town and
               County of Surry. The latest available data for the Town is the U.S. 1990 Census. It provides
               selected characteristics of the Town of Surry's population, housing, labor force and income and
               poverty status in 1990.

               Surry County's economy consists of basic and supporting industries. Basic industry - agriculture
               and manufacturing - produces goods and services which are exported, bringing money into the
               economy. Supporting industries, retail trade, wholesale trade and personal services produce
               goods and services within.the area. Supporting industries do not bring "new" money into the
               local economy.

               The Town of Surry has experienced only limited economic growth in recent years because of the
               area's sagging basic industrial sector. Reversal of this trend by adding industry with a work force
               and disposable income can stimulate housing- and the local economy and increase the tax base.

               Local Economic Development

               Before 1960, Surry County's economy was based primarily on agriculture. Since 1960, utilities
               and contract construction have become the dominant employer. This change is attributed to
               Virginia Power's Surry Nuclear Power Plant construction seven miles south of the Town.
               Throughout the 1970's and 1980's, there was a statewide decrease in agriculture and
               manufacturing sectors of the economy, but an increase in service industries.

               The Town of Surry is the primary shopping area in the county with approximately 50 percent of
               the county's retail establishments and 35 percent of its wholesale and service establishments.
               The Town provides community shopping and services (food stores, drugstore, banking,
               physicians, etc.) for area residents. Major shopping (automobiles, clothing., etc.) is done
               elsewhere. The Town is expected to remain a community shopping center.

               Economic Base Analysis


                      Employment

                      Surry County employment figures reveal a trend from agriculture to utilities and contract
                      construction. Agriculture's share of total employment dropped from 54 percent in 1960 to
                      20 percent in 1977 and down to 6.5 percent in 1989. Utilities and contract construction's
                      share of total employment increased from zero in 1960 to the peak of 24 percent in 1977'
                      because of Virginia Powers plant construction. In 1989 utilities and contract
                      construction's share of the county's total employment maintained at 17.8 percent.

                      Labor Force and Market

                      Surry County's labor force consists of skilled workers (craftsman and operatives) and
                      non-skilled workers (farm and non-farm laborers). In contrast, the Town's labor force is


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                       mainly professional and clerical.

                       The information gathered during the 1990 Census indicated that in 1989, 102 persons in
                       the Town of Surry who were sixteen years or older were a part of the civilian labor force.
                       Of that number, 2 persons were unemployed, producing an unemploymeny rate at that
                       time of 1.9 percent. For the same period, the Countys unemployment rate was reported
                       to be 6.6 percent.

                       More recent data regarding the County's labor force shows that unemployment has risen.
                       According to the Virginia Employment Commission, during the first two months of 1994,
                       the County's civilian labor force consisted of 2,963 persons, with an unemployment rate in
                       January 1994 of 11.8 percent, decreasing to 10.9 percent in February 1994. Data for the
                       Town is not tracked separately by the'Virginia Employment Commission.

               Sector Analysis


                       Basic Industry

                       Agriculture has historically been the most important of Surry County's basic industries.
                       Because of mechanization, agricultural employment declined from 332 person's in 1977 to
                       175 persons in 1990. However, farm income increased from $9 million to over $65
                       million. This income is primarily from peanuts (Surry ranked fifth among Virginia's
                       counties), hogs, soybeans and com. Surry can expect a continued economic contribution
                       from agriculture; however, in keeping   "with state and national trends, there will probably be
                       a continuing decrease in agricultural employment.

                       Surrys manufacturing industry includes    'lumber and food products. In,1990,
                       manufacturing employed 529 persons. 'As a stimulus to expand manufacturing, the
                       county is planning an industrial park approximately one mile south of the Town.

                       Other basic industries include utilities and travel trade. Virginia Power will continue as
                       the largest employer with over 400 persons. Between 1979 and 1990 travel trade
                       employment increased from 6 to 35 p@rsons. This growth resulted from expansion of the
                       Chippokes State Park, the Hogg Island Wildlife Management Area and restaurant
                       services.


                       Supporting Industry

                       Growth of supporting industries (retail.trade, wholesale trade, banking, insurance, and
                       government) reflects growth of basic industries. In Surry, supporting industry employment
                       increased from 904 persons in 1970 to 1253 persons in 1990.

                       County supporting employment plays an important role in the Town's economy as one-
                       third of all county supporting industries are centered in the Town. Government and retail
                       are Surry's principal supporting employers, each supplying 30 percent of the Town's total
                       supporting employment.






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                 Income


                 The Town's per capita income in 1989 was about 41 percent higher than than of Surry County's,
                 3 percent higher than Virginia's and increasing at about the same rate. This is indicative of the
                 Town's predominantly professional, higher income workforce. For the future, town per capita
                 income increases are expected, due to inflation and continued employment in higher waged
                 supporting industries.

                                                             Per Capita Income

                                                                                               Average Annual
                                                                                               Rate of Change
                                                          1979                1989                   1979-1989


                 Town of Surry                         $8,085              $16,245                       10.1%
                 Town as a percent of Surry County       146.6                141.3                        -
                 Surry County                          $5,515              $11,495                       10.8%
                 Town as a percent of Virginia           106.9                103.4                        -
                 Virginia                              $7,563              $15,713                       10.8%

                 SOURCE: Selected Income & Poverty Status in 1979 and 1989. October 1-982 and 1992.

                 Median family income information for 1989 was also collected as a part of the 1990 Census.
                 This data revealed that the median family income level in the Town is higher than that of Surry
                 County and the State as a whole.



                                                       Median Family Income - 1989

                            Town of Surry                                                               $38,750
                            Surry County                                                                $30,109
                            Virginia                                                                    $38,213

                 SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Selected Characteristics for Governmental Units and Standard
                            Metropolitan Stabsbcal Areas - Vinginia, October, 1982 & 1992.

                 Summary

                 The Town of Surry's economy has historically been dependent on area agriculture, industry and
                 county government. Although Surry County's basic employment has changed from agriculture to
                 utility,'contract construction and tourism, the Town's economic importance as a wholesale and
                 retail shopping center has continued. Surry County's retail sales volumes however are low,
                 indicating shopping elsewhere or limited funds with which to shop.

                 Because of the Town's predominately professional work force, per capita incomes are in excess
                 of county and state figures. The Town's high per capita incomes are expected to continue.







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                                                         POPULATION


               Introduction                                I

               The purpose of a population analysis is to project a future population trend which provides the
               basis for establishing public service priorities or for setting of goals and policies. The method
               used in the analysis was to examine the community's population components from the standpoint
               of past growth or decline, age groupings, ratio of males to females and racial make up.

               Data used in this analysis was obtained from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the
               Census (Census), the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget, the Center for Public Service
               (University of Virginia), and the Crater Planning District Commission.

               Population Trends

               A review of the population trends in the state and the Crater Planning District gives a scale for
               comparing growth in Surry. The state has experienced increases of population in recent
               decades, having grown 15.7 percent between 1980 and 1990. During this period the population
               of the Crater Planning District decreased at a rate of 3.4 percent.

               During the decade between 1980 and 1990,'the population of Surry County increased 1.6 percent
               while the population of the Town of Surry experienced a decrease of 17.4 percent.

               Proiections to 2000

               While the population of Surry County is experiencing slight growth, the Town's population has
               decreased over the past decade. The population of the Town of Surry is expected to stabilize
               over the next decade.


               Characteristics of Population

               Characteristics of..population considers statistics on age, sex, and race. Such statistics are
               useful in evaluating the Town's labor force, its dependents and the structure of community facility
               programs needed to serve Surry's population,

                      Aq

                      Eighty-four percent of the Town's population is over 25 years of age compared to only 65
                      percent in the County. Also, 28 percent of the Town's population is age 65 and above as
                      compared to only 15 percent in the  county.

                      With 55.8 percent of Surry's population between ages 25 and 64, a relatively large labor
                      force exists. Having a large labor force is important to Surry as this group provides
                      workers for existing and prospective basic and supporting industries. Additionally, wage
                      earners provide a stable tax base.

                      The 65+ and 0 to 24 age groups have'special significance since most individuals in these
                      groups are not employed and therefore are dependent on the labor force to provide goods
                      and services.

                      The 65+ and 0 to 14 age groups influence the demand for certain types of community
                      facilities.


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                                                       Distribution of Population by Age, Percent
                                                                    of Total Population
                                                   Surry, Surry County and Virginia (1980 and 1990)

                                                       Surrv                         Surry Coun                      Mr-ginia


                                                   1980          1990                1980         1990              1980      1990


                   0 to 4                            1.7           4.7                 6.9          7.3                6.7       7.1
                   5 to 14                           7.8           4.7               16.4         15.0               15.3      13.3
                   15 to 24                         17.4           6.3               18.9         12.7               19.4      15.3
                   25 to 44                        24.3          24.7                24.6         30.6               29.8      34.6
                   45 to 64                         27.4         31.0                19.9         19.7               19.4      18.9
                   65+                             21.3          28.4                13.3         14.7                 9.4     10.7


                   Source:      U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Population, 1980 and 1990.



                            Sex and Race


                            The 1990 Census reported 30 fewer males and 10 fewer females than were reported in
                            1980.


                            The 1970 Census reported 22 black inhabitants of the Town; however, the 1980 and
                            1990 Census showed no black population. As of 1993, 4 black households were located
                            within the Town of Surry.


                                                       Distribution of Population by Race and Sex
                                                             1980  Surry 1980 and 1990                        1990
                                               White                   Black                      White                    Black
                                     Number       Percent      Number         Perc ent    Number      Percent      Number      Percent


                   Male                   107        46.5           0             0          77           41           0           0


                   Female                 123        53.5           0             0         113           59           0           0


                   Total                  230         100           0             0         190          100           0           0

                   Source:           U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Population, 1980 and 1990.


                   Summary

                   Town population losses due to migration have been reported by the Census. The Town's
                   population is showing a trend towards more older citizens. Older citizens will require special
                   health, transportation, recreation, and public service programs. Young people will not be
                   available to fill projected labor force needs. The ratio of females to males is increasing.




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                                                     EXISTING LAND USE


                A survey of Surry's existing land use is important because it provides a basis from which the
                future land use portion of the comprehensive plan is developed.

                Surry's existing land use was updated in February, 1994. Survey information was recorded on a
                1 inch to 600 foot scale town map. This map shows all platted lots and their use. Each lot and
                use was categorized according to the following criteria.

                     Residential: property primarily used for human habitation.

                               Single Family - a structure containing one dwelling unit.
                               Two Family - a structure containing two dwelling units.
                               Manufactured Housing - a structure subject to federal regulation, which is transportable in
                                                     one.or more sections; is eight feet or more in width and 40 feet or
                                                     more in length in traveling mode, is built on a permanent chasis; is
                                                     designed to be used as a single-family dwelling.

                     Commercial:     property used for transactions of retail or wholesale trade or profit making services.
                     Office:  property used for business or proiessional services such as real estate, insurance, lawyers,
                              doctors and like uses.


                     Industrial: property used for manufacturing', warehousing, and processing or reprocessing of
                               materials.


                     Public and Semi-public:    property owned by governmental agencies, utilities, religious groups or
                                                non-profit groups which are either open to or serve the public.

                     Vacant: undeveloped property such as open lots, wooded tracts and farmland.

                Current Invento

                There is a total of 567. acres within the TowWof Surry's corporate limits. Approximately 23
                percent of the Town's land area is developed and 77 percent is vacant. Presently, vacant land is
                used for agriculture and forestry, but it is also the Town's potential growth area.

                       Residential


                       Surry's residential development extends along Routes 10, 31, 626, Church Street and
                       Colonial Drive. Residential construct'ion dates from the early 1830's to the 1990's. Most
                       of Surry's residences were built in the 1930's. Although most homes are in standard
                       physical condition, there are some areas of substandard housing. The plan's housing
                       section discusses housing conditions.

                       Surry's residential lot sizes vary from 15,000 square feet to several acres in area. A
                       typical lot has 20,000 square feet with a 75 to 100 foot frontage. Lot sizes and frontage
                       for the most part have been dictated by the Department of Health requirements for septic
                       tanks.












                         Commercial

                         Surry's commercial activities, located along Routes 10 and 31, include retail and
                         wholesale uses, farm implement and supply sales, meat sales, service stations, a motel,
                         and offices. Traffic and parking are problems in the commercial areas. Examples include
                         left turning vehicles impeding traffic and hidden or poorly marked entrances to offstreet
                         parking.

                         Industrial

                         Surr)(s industrial activities include grain storage. The grain storage appears to be
                         compatible with adjacent residences. Though no longer in use, storage tanks for bulk oil
                         storage are still in place within the Town. The incompatibility of these tanks with the
                         surrounding community may result in residential deterioration. Also the expansion of
                         industriies in residential areas is limited because the purchase of small residential parcels
                         is often difficult and uneconomical.


                         Public and Semi-publi

                         Surry's public and semi-public uses, including        utilities and town and county government
                         offices, account for five percent of the Town's land area. The community facilities section
                         reviews these uses in detail.


                         Vacant


                         Surry's vacant land principally contains agricultural and wooded areas. Vacant land
                         parc els occur behind the residential and commercial structures along Routes 10, 31 and
                         626. These parcels appear to have sufficient size to allow for future development.

                         Surry has eight vacant buildings: two commercial and six residential. These buildings do
                         not appear to be in standard condition.


                                                            Existing Land Use, 1994
                                                                             I

                                                           Number         Acres              Percent of Total

                         Single Family                       97              ...64                   12
                         Two family                             1
                         Manufactured Housing                10                5                      1
                         Office                                3               1                      -
                         Commercial                          28              -23                      4
                         Industrial                            2               6                      1
                         Public & Semi-Public                16              26                       5
                         Vacant or Open                      11              441                     77

                            Total                                            567                    100


                         SOURCE: Land Use Survey, Crater Planning District Commission, February 1994.





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                                                   Existing Land Use - Developed Land, 1994

                                                                                         Percent of
                                                                     Acres             Developed Land

                                       Residential                     70                     55
                                       Office                            1                      1
                                       Commercial                      23                     18
                                       Industrial                        6                      5
                                       Public & Semi-Public            26                     21

                                          Total                        126                   100


                          SOURCE: Land Use Survey, Crater Planning District Commission, February 1994.



                 Current Land Use Controls


                          Zoning

                          A zoning ordinance is prescriptive in nature and defines how each parcel of land in a
                          community may be used. Items usually covered by a zoning ordinance include permitted
                          uses, population density and building bulk. Other items that a zoning ordinance may
                          address include view protection; excavation or mining of soil or other natural resources;
                          thereconstruction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of structures. The zoning
                          ordinance should be tailored to the stated goals, objectives and recommendations of the
                          comprehensive plan.

                          The Town of Surry adopted a zoning ordinance in March 1981.

                          Subdivision Ordinance


                          While conventional zoning generally applies to individual lots, a subdivision ordinance governs the
                          process by which those lots are created out of larger tracts. These regulations insure that the
                          subdivision is compatible with its surroundings and consistent with the comprehensive plan for that
                          area. Subdivision regulations are concerned with general design standards and address
                          themselves to such items as street, water and sewer, length of blocks and frontage along major
                          streets.


                          The Town of Surry adopted a subdivision ordinance on March 10, 1977.

                 summary

                 Of Surrys 567 acres,   126 acres are developed. Residential land uses compromise over half of the
                 developed land; the rest is used for public, commercial and industrial purposes. Land use conflicts and
                 problems include traffic, parldng and some incompatible uses. Seventy-seven percent of the Town's land is
                 vacant.











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                                                      NATURAL RESOURCES


                The following reviews Surry's natural resources and their influence upon community growth.

                Natural Features Invento


                        Geolog

                        Surry is located on a flatland coastal plain adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.

                        Minerals beneath this plain include sand, gravel, clay and marl. Some of these minerals
                        have been mined commercially in the Surry area, but none are currently mined in the
                        Town. An abandoned sand quarry is located in the Town's southwestern corner.

                        Topograph

                        Surry is situated on a ridge of land that has a maximum elevation of 122 feet. This ridge
                        dips gently to the west and east. Some valleys, the lowest elevation of which are 60 feet,
                        occur along intermittent streams originating near the Town's limits. There are no land
                        forms which limit construction within the Town.


                        Soils


                        Surry's soils include Marlboro, Rumford, an  d Goldboro which are well drained and
                        generally suitable for structural foundations,, roadways and similar development. Atlee
                        and Lenoir soils also occur in the Town. These soils exhibit wetness due to a high water
                        table and are not suitable for development. Marlboro soil also exhibits wetness if located
                        on flat terrain. The general configuration of Surry's soils indicate large areas of the Town
                        to be suitable for buildings or recreational uses.

                Hydrology


                        Watersheds

                        A watershed is defined as all land and water within the confines of a drainage divide. The
                        land ridge which runs through Surry is a drainage divide between two watersheds; the
                        James River to the north and the Chowan River to the south. The location of the Town's
                        sewage treatment plant will allow -sewage C' ollection by gravity flow in the James River
                        watershed. Sewage from the Chowan River watershed will have to be pumped to the
                        treatment plant.

                        Floodplain

                        The term floodplain refers to normally dry land that is subject to flooding from an adjacent
                        stream or body of water. Surry does not have floodplains, however, after prolonged rains
                        there are some poorly drained wet areas in drainage valleys and flat, swamp-like areas.
                        Surry's largest such area is along School Street. It will require an extensive drainage system
                        prior to its development.




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                       Groundwater


                       Surry's water comes from three wells. A large aquifer three miles south of Surry has
                       produced nearly 1000 gallons of water per minute from a test well. This aquifer occurs
                       elsewhere in Tidewater, Virginia providing water for industrial and residential development.

                       The intense use of this aquifer elsewhere has prompted the Virginia State Water Control
                       Board (SWCB) to designate a contiguous area of seven cities and five counties, including
                       Surry County, as a groundwater management area. A groundwater management area is
                       -defined in Section 62.1-44.85 of the Code of Virginia as an area in which the SWCB has
                       deemed the levels, supply, or quality of groundwater to be adverse to public welfare, health
                       and safety. The SWCB found declines in water level, water depletion, interference between
                       water wells, and potential pollution from saltwater in the management area.

                       Designation as a groundwater management area means that industrial and commercial
                       enterprises must have a Certificate of Groundwater Right to withdraw over 50,000 gallons
                       of groundwater per day. A certificate is not required for the use of groundwater for
                       agriculture, human consumption, or domestic purposes, or by local governments such as
                       Surry.

                       Groundwater availability can limit Surry's development. Safeguarding this source should be
                       a primary concern to the Town. This will mean working within the limitations of a designated
                       groundwater management area. One limitation is the control of competition for water
                       between groundwater users. To conserve water resources, Surry should supply water to
                       other area users. This would eliminate competition for groundwater between private and
                       public users and provide the most beneficial use of groundwater resources.

               Climate


               Surry's climate is moderate with relatively mild winters and warm summers. Temperatures average
               41 degrees in January and 78 degrees in July. There is a 190 day growing season from mid-April
               through late October.

               Precipitation averages 43 inches annually. Snowfall occurs most frequently in January and February
               and seldom exceeds 12 inches a year. Prevailing winds are southerly and normally light.

               Summa


               Surrys ridge and valley topography necessitates sewer pump stations, the location and expense of
               which will influence land development.       Soils suited for structures, roadways, and similar
               development include Marlboro, Rumford, and Goldboro; those soils unsuited include Atlee and
               Lenoir. Although commercially valuable deposits of sand, gravel, clay and mad occur in the Surry
               area, none are presently being mined.

               The Town's water is supplied by artesian wells. Parts of southeast Virginia, including Surry, have
               been declared a groundwater management area by the State Water Control Board. Groundwater
               with drawal regulations have been imposed.





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                                       TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES

               The physical and economic growth of Surry is partially dependent upon its transportation system
               which influences the location and kind of land development. Transportation also influences
               economic development by providing a means of movement for goods and services.

               Highways

               The highway system serving Surry is maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
               Beginning in 1968, Virginia's highway's were classified by function in accordance with the U.S.
               Department of Transportation's "Highway Functional Classification and Needs Study." The
               streets and highways of Surry have been designated in accordance with their respective
               functional criteria.


                       Minor Arterials


                       These roads connect with principal arterial system roads like U.S, Route 460 south of
                       Surry County. Minor arterials link urban areas with towns such as Surry, not situated on
                       principal arterial routes. The only minor arterial highway serving the Town and County of
                       Surry is Route 10. Known as Colonial Trails East and Rolfe Road within the Town, this
                       highway, established in colonial times, still follows much of its early routing. Route 10
                       serves an east-west corridor through the coubty, connecting Virginia's Hampton Roads
                       area to Richmond. Although Route 10 is a direct connection between these points, it has
                       been assigned a lower priority for improvements in favor of other highly traveled routes
                       serving the same corridor. For Surry, this has made it difficult to attract business and
                       industry needing. a high traffic roadway. On the other hand, the absence of a highly
                       commercialized roadway has resulted in the area retaining: much of its historical heritage,
                       local and tourist business, and agricultural economy.

                       Route 10 within the Town has a fifty foot right-of-way. It has two paved twelve foot lanes
                       and additional paved width for curbside parking. Its intersection with Rolfe Road (State
                       Route 31) and Oakwood Drive (State Route 626). is controlled by a blinking light indicating-
                       caution or stop.

                       Route 10's (Rolfe Road) 1971 traffic volume, was 1,900 vehicles per day (VPD); 1980's
                       volume was 2,350 VPD; and 1992's traffic volume was 4, 100 VPD. Route 1 O's (Main
                       Street) 1971 traffic volume was 1,650 vehicles per day (VPD); 1980's volume was 2, 100
                       VPD; and 1992's traffic volume was 4, 100 VPD. This fluctuation is due to changes in
                       agriculture and commercial activities, and construction of Virginia Power's plant.

                       Collectors


                       These streets collect traffic from local streets and channel it onto the arterial system.
                       Collector streets are divided into two categories - major and minor. Major collectors
                       connect local traffic generators, such as county seats, to other nearby towns or arterial
                       roads. Minor collectors serve local traffic by linking developed areas (subdivisions,
                       industrial areas, etc.) with major collectors or arterial roads.

                       Route 31 (Rolfe Road), designated as a major collector, serves a north-south corridor
                       through the county and is the southern terminus of the Jamestown (James River) Ferry.


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          This ferry, located four miles north of Town, has 24-hour service to the City of Williamsburg in
          James City County. Rolfe Road is located on a fifty foot right-of-way and has two paved, twelve
          foot travel lanes. This route serves the tourist areas at Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown.
          No improvements are planned for Route 31 in the Town area.

               Route 626 (Oakwood Drive and Old Burrough Road) is designated as a minor collector.
               This route serves the rural area west and south of Surry., and the nearby Town of
               Claremont. Route 626's roadway has twenty feet of pavement on a thirty-five foot fight-
               of-way.

               Local Streets


               Local streets include all streets and roads which are not classified by VDOT. These
               streets provide access to adjacent land and subdivisions. Local street rights-of-way vary
               from 25 to 50 feet. The only significant problern appeArs to be the narrow pavement on
               some streets.


               Private Streets


               Surry's only private street, Colonial Drive, currently serves 12 houses in a subdivision.
               This street, except for its narrow entrance off Rolfe Road, appears to have a right-of-way
               which meets standards of VDOT.


               Developers should be discouraged from building streets which do not meet VDOT
               standards because the Department will not accept such streets for maintenance.

          Rail


          Norfolk and Western is the nearest railroad fifteen miles west of Surry in Sussex County. Freight
          service is available on this line.


          Air

          The nearest airfield is the Wakefield Municipal Airport fifteen miles south of Surry in Sussex
          County. There is a 4331 foot paved runway with dusk to dawn runway lights and a rotating
          beacon. The airport, which is attended only during daylight hours, offers fuel but no
          maintenance.


          Bus

          There exists no bus service to the Town of Surry; however, a van service is available for those
          who commute to the shipyard in Newport News.

          Summa

          Su,rry's highways are functionally classified and maintained by the Virginia Department of
          Transportation. The Town has one private subdivision street, but should discourage others.
          Other means of transportation near Surry include rail and air.




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                                                            COMMUNITY FACILITIES


                 Community facilities are government or Quasi-public improvements that serve the general public.
                 Community facilities include buildings, lands, and improvements that provide schools, health
                 care, libraries, recreation, fire and police protection, and water and sewer service. Community
                 facilities are instrumental in guiding future land uses and are therefore an integral part of the land
                 use plan.

                 Education

                 The Surry County Public School System serves Surry County with two schools, one elementary
                 and one secondary, providing for students in Pre-School, Handicapped and Kindergarten through
                 12th grades. Course offerings provide Academic programs, Vocational/Technical programs,
                 Gifted and Talented, and Special Education for those with disabilities. Tidewater Academy, a
                 private school, also serves the Town.

                                                            Surry County School System

                                                                                        Enrollment          Number
                 School                              Grade             Capac            Sep. 1993         of Teachers

                 Surry Elementary                      K-6                700               657               50**
                 Surry County
                    High School                      7-12                 600               537               49**

                 Proposed School for 1995

                 L.P. Jackson Middle                    5-8               400             TBD*               TBD*

                 * To Be Determined                    Including guidance counselors, librarians, & resource teachers.

                 SOURCE: Surry County School Board.

                                                                 Higher Education
                 Institutions of higher learning near Surry include two colleges offering four year and advanced degree
                 programs, two community colleges and one 2-year college.
                                                 Institutions of Higher Learning Proximate to Surry

                 Educational                              Degree
                   Institution                       Programs Offered                 Location                Miles from Surry
                 William and Mary                    Baccalaureate,                   Williamsburg                     10
                                                     Masters or Doctorate

                 Virginia State                      Baccalaureate,                   Petersburg                       40
                   College                           Masters or Doctorate
                 Richard Bland College               Associate (2 year)               Petersburg                       40
                 John Tyler                          Associate (2 year)               Chester                          30
                   Community College
                 Tidewater Community                 Associate (2 year)               Portsmouth                       35
                   College (Frederick Campus)

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                   Health

                   Surry's private health services are provided by a general practitioner and two physicians of the
                   Surry Family Health Group. Public health services are provided by the Surry County Public
                   Health Department. This Department, through its director, sanitarian and nursing staff, provides
                   clinic, immunization, x-ray services, and tuberculosis and sanitation control. Dental services are
                   not available in the Town.


                                                               Hospitals Serving Town of Surry

                                                                                                Aproximate Distance
                                      Hospital                                                      from Town

                                  Wili-amsburg Community @fpspfta-.I                                  10 miles
                                  Smithfield Clinic                                                   18 miles
                                  John Randolph                                                       30 miles
                                  Riverside Hospital                                                  30 miles
                                  Obici Hospital                                                      35 miles



                   Libraries


                   A branch of the Walter Cecil Rawls Library is located in the Town of Surry. The library has
                   varying hours Monday-Saturday and offers all normal library services.

                   Recreation

                   Recreation -facilities for Town residents are provided through Surry County, the Town of Surry
                   and three semi-public sources. County facilities consist of athletic fields, playgrounds, a picnic
                   area, an indoor gymnasium, a golf driving range, nature trails, two soccer fields and a swimming
                   pool at Chippokes.

                                                      Recreational Facilities, Town of Surry, Virginia

                   Recreational                                               Site Size         Equipment
                      Facil                 Ownership                           Acres            or Activity              Condition

                   "The Oaks"               Town                                  1             7 concrete                Good
                   Picnic Area                                                                  picnic tables
                   Smith Park               Surry Athletic                       4              Team dugouts,             Good
                   Football-                Association                                         backstop,spectator
                   Baseball                                                                     stands, scoreboard
                   Playfield                                                                    lights, goals

                   Surry                    Surry County                                        Athletic fields,          Good
                   Community                                                                    playgrounds, picnic
                   Center                                                                       area, indoor gym,
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              Public Safet


                     Fire Protection


                     Fire protection is provided by the Surry Volunteer Fire Department. The department,
                     organized in 1928, has 36 active volunteers. All members are trained in state authorized
                     fire fighting courses and the department has two members that are state certified
                     instructors. The department holds monthly -training meetings. The response time of the"
                     department is fifteen minutes.

                                             Major Fire Fighting Equipment

                            Description                                         Make

                     1,000 GPM Pumper, 1,000 gallon storage                  1981- Chevrolet
                     750 GPM Pumper, 750 gallon storage                      1971 Ford
                     500 GPM Pumper, 500 gallon storage                      1951 Ford
                     250 GPM Brush Truck, 250 gallon storage                 1970 Ford (4WD)
                     1,300 gallon tanker                                     1972 GMC
                     Equipment Supply Van                                    1984 Ford

                     SOURCE: Town of Surry Volunteer Fire Department, May 1994.

                     Police Protection

                     Police protection for the Town is provided by the Surry County Sheriffs Office consisting
                     of the Sheriff and seven Deputies. All of the deputies are trained at the Crater Criminal
                     Justice Academy at Richard Bland College. They receive additional training through
                     schools sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. and the Virginia State
                     Police. The Sheriffs Office has ten vehicles; each equipped with a mobile radio. The
                     Sheriffs Office, in addition to dispatching for law enforcement, also dispatches for the
                     rescue squad and fire departments.

                     Rescue Squad

                     The Surry Volunteer Rescue Squad provides the emergency medical services for the
                     Town. It has both BLS and ALS capabilities. It has approximately 28 members, three
                     medical units, and one crash truck.
















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                 Historic Landmarks

                 The   Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission (VHLC) registers historic landmarks to identify them
                 and to encourage appreciation of buildings, structures, districts, and sites of architectural,
                 historical or archeological significance. Surry has nine buildings and one site of historic
                 significance, however, only four are registered'with the VHLC. All of Surrys historic places
                 should be protected from encroachment by incompatible development or from destruction. Surry
                 could preserve and protect its historic resources by preferential tax treatment, historic district
                 zoning or scenic easements.

                                               Historic Sites and Structures, Town of Surry, Virginia

                                                                                          Date of
                 Name of Structure             Location                Ownershi         Construction          Reco-wition

                 Academy                       Academy St.              Public               1840             VHLC

                 Burrough                      Old Burrough             Private              1830             VHLC
                                                 Rd. & Rolfe Rd.


                 Captain Faulcon's             Church Street            Private           anfi-bellum         VHLC
                     House


                 Clarke House                  Church Street            Private              1880             elaborate
                                                                                                                ornamentation


                 Clerk's Office                Church Street            'Public              1826             VHLC


                 Old Dutch Roof House          Church Street            Private            unknown            believed to be
                                                                                                              the oldest house
                                                                                                              in Town


                 St. Paul's Episcopal          Rolfe Road               Private              1886             architectural
                     Church                                                                                     ornamentation

                 Surry Baptist Church          Oak Street               Private              1886             architectural
                                                                                                              ornamentation


                 Surry County                  Colonial Trails East     Public               1906             original Court
                     Court House                                                                              Housesite-1797


                 The Oaks                      Rolfe Road               Public                  -             town center with
                                                                                                              large oak trees;
                                                                                                              said to be local
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                Water Supply and Treatment

                The Town of Surry owns its water system. Water is obtained from two wells and one backup
                well. Water stored in the Town's water tank is distributed principally by 6 inch lines.

                                                             Water System
                                                        Town of Surry, Virginia

                                                        Well Number 1                    Well Number 2

                Diameter (with all pipe               8 inch, 6 inch,                   6 inch, 4 inch
                            reductions)                        4 inch

                Depth                                        475 feet                        495 feet

                Pumping Capacity                             75 gpm                          110 gpM

                SOURCE: Sydnor Hydrodynamics

                Waste Water Collection and Treatment


                According to the Town, all occupied housing is served by the TowWs waste water collection and
                treatment system. The Town is served by a 60,000*d@illon per day sewage treatment plant. In
                1994, the Town is using- an estimated 32,000 gallons'per day.

                Solid Waste


                The Town of Surry provides refuse collection to customers for $4 per month. Solid waste is
                disposed of at the Surry County landfill three miles north of Town. If properly maintained, this
                site should be usable until 1995.


                Public Utilities


                        Electricitv

                                                                        4M
                        Virginia Power supplies Surry's electricity from 230 kilovolt transmission lines south of
                        Town. Presently, there is no problem with the supply or distribution of electrical energy to
                        the Town.


                        Gas

                        Surry is within the natural gas franchise area of the Commonwealth Natural Gas
                        Corporation, but gas lines are five miles from the Town.

                Summa


                Community facilities include buildings a  nd improvements that provide for education, health care,
                libraries, recreation, fire and police protection, rescue squad, water and sewer service. They are
                basic to community growth and well-being.



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                                                                 HOUSING


                 Surry's housing problems and needs are discussed below. In developing the background data,
                 two sources of statistical information were used; the 1980 and the 1990 Census of Housing by
                 the U.S. Bureau of the Census.


                 Existing Housing

                 One unit detached structures are the dominant type of housing in Surry. Two or more unit
                 structures increased from 9 in 1980 to 13 in 1990.


                                                Housing by Type of Structure, Town of Surry

                                 Structure Type                                      Number of Structures


                                                                               1970             1980            1990


                                 One Unit                                        89-             109              106
                                 Two or More Units                                12                9              13
                                 Manufactured Housing                              6              10               10

                                      Total                                      107             128              129


                         Source:         U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Housin-q, 1970, 1980 & 1990.

                 Manufactured housing compromises 7.8 percent of the Town's housing. In 1990 manufactured
                 housing accounted for 23.8 percent of Surry County's housing and 6.2 percent of Virginia's
                 housing. Demand for manufactured housing may be expected to.increase as costs continue to
                 rise on conventional housing.

                                                     Number of Manufactured Housing

                                                      1960             1970           1980              1990


                 Town of Surry                           -                 6             10                10

                 Surry County                           12              100             715              709

                 Virginia                           17,257           46,562        86,829           155,429

                       Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Housing, 1960,1970,1.980 & 1990.

                 Housing Value
                 According to the 1990 Census, the median value of owner-occupied housing in Virginia was
                 $90,400. At this same time, the median value of owner-occupied housing was $59,000 in Surry
                 County and $70,700 in the Town of Surry.







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                                           Occupied and Vacant Housing, Town of Surry

                                                                          Number of Units
                                                             1970                1980              1990


               Owner Occupied                                  68                   70               75
               Renter Occupied                                 31                   50               26
               Vacant                                            8                   8               28


               Total                                          107                 128               129


                      Source:    U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Housing, 1970, 1980 & 1990.

               Substandard Housing

                      The Census identifies housing units that lack plumbing as substandard. In 1990, the
                      Census  indicated that 2.3 percent of the Town's occupied housing lacked plumbing. For
                      comparison, in 1990 6.7 percent of the houses in Surry County lacked plumbing as did
                      1.8 percent of all houses in the State.

                      According to the Town, all occupied housing is served by the Town's water and sewer
                      system.

































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                                                  GOALS, OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES


                 Introduction


                 Goals, objectives and policies are presented for Surry on land use, transportation, and
                 community facilities.

                 A goal is a general statement of an aspiration which is considered desirable for the community; it
                 is an end towards which actions are aimed.

                 An objective is a statement of a way in which a goal is to be reached; it refers to some specific
                 accomplishment which is reasonably attainal@le

                 A policy is a statement of a fundamental commitment which is used to guide decisions. It
                 prescribes a definite course of action or method of doing something and is selected from among
                 alternatives based on an assessment, of existing conditions and future expectations.

                 Land Use


                 Goal:   To create a land use pattern that will meet the needs of Surry's citizens and advance the
                         Town's economic and physical development.

                         Residential
                         Objective: Provide for safe and attractive residential housing and residential areas.

                               Policies:

                               1 .      Encourage additional residential development that is compatible with existing
                                        residential development.

                               2.       Encourage innovative residential construction which is affordable and energy
                                        efficient.

                               3.       Recognize manufactured housing as an alternative affordable housing option.

                               4.       Provide that substandard housing be rehabilitated or demolished.

                               5.       Enforce the Town's subdivision ordinance and zoning ordinance.

                         Commercial
                         Objective: Provide for the expansion of downtown and highway business areas.

                               Policies:


                               1        Encourage new business and the remodeling of existing businesses.

                               2.       Require adequate and accessible off-street parking.

                               3.       Encourage buffers (fences, hedges) or open areas between commercial and
                                        residential uses.



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                              4.       Provide that businesses be of desirable character best promoting the morals
                                       of Surry's inhabitants.

                              5.       Propose that vacant, deteriorated commercial structures be rehabilitated or
                                       demolished.


                         Industrial
                         Objective:    Provide for industrial development that strengthens Surry's economic base.

                              Policies:


                              1 .      Provide areas suitable for light industrial development.

                              2.       Encourage the location of light industry in Surry.

                              3.       Encourage buffers (fences, hedges) or open areas between industrial and
                                       residential or commercial areas.


                         Environmental Protection
                         Objective: Sensitive lands that have intrinsic water quality value due to the ecological
                                       and biological processes they perform should be protected from the adverse
                                       effects of indiscriminate land development patterns and practices.

                              Policies:


                              1.       Enforce the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.

                              2.       Protect ecologically and environmentally sensitive areas for open space and
                                       passive recreational use.

                              3.       Restrict development in areas of critical environmental importance.

                              4.       Collect and refine land use information on physical constraints, then direct
                                       future development away from these areas.

                         General
                         Objective:    Improve the aesthetic quality of Surry's land use.

                              Policies:


                              1 .      Require a town weed control ordinance in accordance with Section 15.1-867
                                       Code of Vir-ginia.

                              2.       Encourage the installation of underground utilities.

                              3.       Require that street lights be installed in new developments.






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                 Transportation

                 Goal: To create a transportation system for,the movement of people, goods, and services.

                          Objective: Provide for a transportation system that is safe and efficient.

                                Policies:


                                1.      Assure by enforcing the subdivision ordinance that all new roads are built to
                                        state specifications.

                 Community Faci     lities

                 Goal: To provide and maintain the quality and quantity of community facilities appropriate for
                          Town needs.


                          Schools
                          Objective: Support the Surry County school system.

                                Policies:

                                1.      Support the Surry County School Board's effort to improve county school
                                        physical -facilities and educational programs.

                          Health
                          Objective:    Support health facilities and services.

                                Policies:

                                1.      Encourage the continuation of medical offices and personnel in the Town of
                                        Surry.

                                2.      Encourage a dentist to locate in the area.

                          Library Service
                          Objective: Support library services i,n the Town.

                                Policies:


                                1 .     Support the continuation of the Rawls Library services to the Town.

                                2.      Continue support to the permanent library in the Town.

                          Recreation
                          Objective:    Provide and maintain adequate recreational facilities.

                                Policies:


                                1       Support the recreational programs at Surry County's community center.



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                           2.      Encourage private recreational areas and activities. (i.e. Smith Ballpark)

                           3.      Encourage future residential developments to provide recreational areas.

                      Public Safety
                      Objective: Support fire and rescue services and provide police protection.

                           Policies:

                           1 .     Maintain adequate water pressure in all parts of the Town.

                           2.      Maintain adequate police protection.

                      Water & Sewer
                      Objective: Continue to provide a safe public drinking water supply and distitibution
                                   system to the Town and its environs and to maintain a public sanitary sewer
                                   and treatment system.


                           Policies:


                           1 .     Provide adequate sewer services to all areas of Town.
                           2.      Provi de adequate water services *to all areas of Town.

                      Solid Waste
                      Objective: Provide for the expansion of the solid waste disposal service.

                           Policies:


                           1 .     Expand the existing solid waste disposal service, as needed, to serve new
                                   customers.


                           2.      Support recycling efforts to meet State recycling mandates.



















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                                                           THE PLAN


                The comprehensive plan which follows discusses general development proposals for land use,
                community facilities, and transportation services for the Town of Surry. The, plan is intended to
                serve as a policy guide to decisions on the Town's physical development. In formatting the plan,
                consideration has been given to the Town's background inventory and analysis and to its goals,
                objectives and policies.
                Land Use Proposals and Re -commendations..
                The plan includes proposals for residential and commercial land use categories. Each category
                is described as to area, density and use. The land use proposals should not be confused with
                zoning regulations. While the plan makes recommendations as to how the land can best be
                used, a zoning ordinance allows the Town to control how land is used. Zoning is a means to
                implement the plan.

                       Residential

                       Residential single-family detached housing, not to exceed three dwelling units per acre, is
                       proposed for 505 acres or 90 percent of the Town's land area. This density is compatible
                       with existing residential development.

                       Commercial


                       General businesses such as banks, offices, retail stores and service stations are
                       recommended for an area of 26 acres'on Route 10 south, for a 3 acre area on Route 10
                       west, and for an area of 23 acres at the intersections of Routes 10 and 3 1. The plan
                       takes into consideration the fact that commercial development already exists in these
                       areas.


                Public Facilities and Services Recommendations


                       Education


                       Since the Surry County School Board operates, maintains, and supervises the public
                       school system, the Town can only advise as to coordination between its long range
                       planning and that of the School Board's. -The Town's projected growth is not sufficient to
                       warrant changes in the board's proposed school plan.

                       Health


                       Medical services are adequate for the Surry area. A dentist is needed. TheTownshould
                       seek assistance from the Surry County Health Department in acquiring a dentist or dental
                       services.


                       Librarv

                       Library services appear to be adequate.




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                       Recreation


                       Surry's recreation facilities appear to be adequate, however, a supervised recreational
                       program is recommended. Also, a continuing maintenance program should be initiated
                       for the Town's recreation facilities.


                       Public Safet


                       Fire, police, and rescue services appear to be adequate and therefore no
                       recommendation is made to increase services.


                       Water Supply and Treatment
                       Water supply and treatment appear to be adequate for the Town of Surry; therefore, no
                       recommendation is made to improve these services.

                       Waste Water Collection and Treatment
                       Waste water collection and treatment for the Town appears to be adequate and no
                       recommendations have been made for improvement.

                       Solid Waste


                       The Town's disposal service appears to be adequate and therefore no recommendation
                       is made to increase services.


               Transportation Recommendations


                       Highways

                       Although Surry's public roads are maintained by the Virginia Department of
                       Transportation, the Town may advise VDOT on which roads are to be maintained and
                       where new roads should be built. Proposed roads are shown on Surry's street and
                       highway transportation plan which is included on the comprehensive plan map. The
                       street and highway plan serves as an overall guide for any improvement to a given
                       roadway; it provides a guide for considedng theL expansion of new or existing routes as
                       adjacent land develops; and it serves as a basis for street and highway standards
                       contained in Surry's subdivision ordinance.

                       Surry's streets are classified minor arterial streets, major collector streets, minor collector
                       streets and local streets. The Town's subdivision regulations require right-of-way widths
                       of 60 feet for minor arterials and 50 feet for, all other streets. Route 10 (Main Street and
                       part of Rolfe Road) is designated as a minor arterial street, Route 31 (Role Road) is a
                       major collector street, and Route 626 (Old Burrough Road and Oakwood Drive) is a minor
                       collector street. All other streets are considered local streets.

                       Surry's street plan proposes a local street corridor for access to the Town's undeveloped
                       areas. The corridor's location is approximate. A specific right-of-way location would be
                       required as new subdivisions are recorded.





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               Chesapeake Bay   Preservation Act

                      Protection of the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay, the James River and its tributaries
                      is essential to the welfare of the Commonwealth and the Town of Surry. As a natural
                      resource, the Chesapeake Bay has always been instrumental to the growth and vitality of
                      Virginia. It is an attractive body of water for recreation and transportation, and it has
                      always been a critical component of the State's ecosystem.

                      In-December 1987, Gov. Gerald Baliles acknowledged the significance of the
                      Chesapeake Bay and the importance -of,protecting its water quality by signing the 1987
                      Chesapeake Bay Agreement, along with representatives from Maryland, Pennsylvania,
                      the District of Columbia, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Chesapeake Bay
                      Commission. Passage of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act by the 1988 General
                      Assembly demonstrates Virginia's commitment to the Bay.

                      In an attempt to save the Bay from pollution that will be generated as millions live, work
                      and play along the Bay, the General Assembly mandated that preservation regulations be
                      adopted. Those regulations were enacted in September, 1989. These regulations affect
                      development in all Tidewater localities including the Town of Surry.

                      The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requires that all Tidewater communities designate
                      Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas'(CBPAs). Land features within these areas serve
                      an important function in the protection of water quality by removing sediment, nutrients
                      and harmful substances from runoff entering the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. If
                      improperly developed or disturbed, these areas may greatly degrade water quality. Two
                      types of land are included in these Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas.

                      Resource Protection Areas (RPAs) are to include "areas which consist of sensitive lands
                      at or near shorelines that have intrinsic water quality due to the ecological and biological
                      processes thay perform or are sensitive to impacts which may cause significant
                      degradation to the quality of state waters." Areas designated as RPAs include, but are
                      not limited to, the following:

                           0  tidal wetlands;
                           .  non-tidal wetlands connected by surface flow and contiguous to tidal wetlands or
                              tributary streams;
                           0  tidal shores; and
                           0  100-foot buffer zones adjacent to other RPA components.
                      Resource Management Areas (RMAs')'are lands which "have a potential for causing
                      significant water quality degradation or for diminishing the functional value of the
                      Resource Protection Areas." These management areas include all areas contiguous to
                      the entire RPA inland boundary.

                      Included in the Resource Management Areas are such components as:

                           0 floodplains;
                           . highly erodible soils;
                           * highly permeable soils;
                           9 isolated, non-tidal wetlands;


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                          ï¿½ steep slopes; and
                          ï¿½ other lands at local discretion.


                     Following the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act's designation guidelines, the Town of
                     Surry designated the entire jurisdiction a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, including
                     the portion of the Town in the Chowan River Basin.

                     Because there are no RPA features existing within the Town, no RPAs are designated.
                     The Town's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas consist solely of RMAs. Land uses as
                     permitted by local zoning are permitted within RMAs; however, best management
                     practices must be employed where necessary in order to prevent or reduce surface water
                     pollution. The resource information for wetlands, slope, and hydric and highly erodible
                     soils is presented on Maps 6, 7 and 8.

                     The land use plan for the Town of Surry is presented on page 41, Map 9.





































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                                                   PLAN IMPLEMENTATION


                Surry's comprehensive plan suggests ways to address the Town's future needs. To be effective,
                however, the plan must be implemented. The following planning implementation devices are
                authorized by Title 15. 1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended).

                Adopting the Comprehensive Plan

                The Town of Surry Planning Commission has revised the comprehensive plan for the physical
                development of the Town. But before Surry may use the plan, it must be adopted. To adopt the
                Plan, the Surry Planning Commission and the Surry Town Council must advertise and hold public
                hearings in accordance with regulations set forth in section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia.
                After the plan is adopted it may be amended as needed to keep it up-to-date. However, the
                Code requires the plan to be re-evaluated at least once every five years. Proposed plan
                amendments require public hearings and adoption by the Commission and Council.

                Mechanisms for implementing the plan include a subdivision ordinance, a zoning ordinance, and
                capital improvements program.

                Subdivision Ordinance


                A subdivision ordinance allows Surry to regulate the layout and construction of new streets and
                to control the platting of vacant land in order to assurethat the new development will be an asset
                to the town. A subdivision ordinance helps implement Surry's comprehensive plan by requiring
                that new subdivisions are developed in accord with the Town's plans for streets and utilities.

                As set forth in Section 15.1-465 of the Code of Virginia, every locality in Virginia is required to
                have a subdivision ordinance. Surry's ordinance, as adopted in 1977, appears to be adequate
                for the Town's needs.


                Zoning Ordinance

                A zoning ordinance controls the use of land, lot sizes, the size and height of buildings and the
                placement of buildings on the land. A zoning ordinance delineates districts and specifies the
                land uses which may be placed in each district. Zoning helps to preserve the existing character
                of an area by excluding incompatible uses while permitting those uses which can exist in
                harmony. Zoning does not eliminate incompatible land uses which already exist in an area, but it
                may provide methods of phasing out such uses as they become obsolete.

                A zoning ordinance would help implement Surry's comprehensive plan by requiring that those
                areas planned for residential, commercial and industrial uses be limited to these types of
                development. The ordinance would also provide that residential densities suggested in the plan
                be followed.


                A zoning ordinance consists of two parts, the text setting forth regulations to govern the uses
                permitted in each district and a map showing where such districts are located. District
                regulations define words and terms used in the ordinance, provide use and size requirements,
                and give general regulations on exceptions, appeals, off-street parking, amendments and
                administration. A zoning map would show district boundaries based on the land use
                recommendations of Surry's Comprehensive Plan. This does not mean that the zoning and plan


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               maps would correspond exactly, but rather that the plan map would be used as a guide for
               delineating zoning districts.

               As set forth in section 15.1-486 of the Code of Virginia, the Town of Surry zoning ordinance was
               adopted in March, 1981. In May 1992, the ordinance was amended to implement the
               Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.

               Capital Improvements Program

               Many private investments hinge on the availability@. of public facilities and services. The
               availability of schools, recreational and cultural facilities, water and sewer services and other
               community facilities can cause the growth and development of certain areas. This gives the
               Town the opportunity to channel growth and development, commensurate with its financial
               capabilities, in a manner compatible with the goals and objectives of te comprehensive plan.
               Community facilities and services should be provided on a priority basis only to those areas in
               which growth and development are anticipated.





































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                                          ï¿½  Located on U.S. Highway 460 in Sussex County near Waverly
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                                          ï¿½  Accepts municipal (household) solid waste, ash, sludge,
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                                          ï¿½ Entire Atlantic Seaboard


                                          Transportation Logistics
                                             Multimodal access:
                                             >Trucking: 11 miles from the Interstate 1-95 system via four-
                                               lane U.S. Highway 460
                                             >Rail: 1.2-mile rail spur connects directly into landfill with
                                              on-site rail unloading capability
                                             >Marine: Sealed container shipments can be delivered by barge
                                              to Tidewater ports for transloading to rail or truck


                                          Operations
                                          ï¿½  On-site staging area for large trucks and state-of-the-art truck
                                             washdown facilities
                                          ï¿½  On-site rail unloading facilities
                                          ï¿½  Computer assisted scales to weigh incoming deliveries
                                          ï¿½  On-site comfort facility for drivers


                                          Environmental Features
                                          0  Triple-liner protection
                                          0  Underground leachate-collection and storage system
                                          0  Methane gas gathering system linked to on-site
                                             cogeneration plant
                                          0  Stringent land reclamation commitments





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COMMITMENT					     	The Atlantic Waste Landfill meets a pressing need for accessible, high quality
							capacity in the eastern United States.  The site's exceptional engineering
							design is matched by the company's pledge to deliver consistently superior
							customer service.  Safeguarding its reputation as the acknowledged leader in
							solid waste management is the company's number one priority.

													Atlantic Waste Disposal, Inc.	





































                                                                    ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL, INC.
                                                                   P.O. Box 348 - Waverly, VA 23890
                                                                                   1-(800) 432-8816

                                                    20 Exchange Place, 51 st Floor - New York, NY 10005
                                                                                   1-(800) 377-7424
















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