Johnston Comp PlanJay,
This is a clip from our Comp Plan that describes the primary and
secondary growth areas. The secondary growth area language is
highlighted. Let me know if you need anything further.
There are many locations within Johnston
County that are experiencing significant
growth now, and are likely to continue to
be targets for growth in the near and
long‐term future (due to transportation
access, proximity to Wake County and the
Research Triangle Park, and proximity to
the County’s municipalities). There are
also areas that are under consideration
for further annexation or incorporation
(e.g., Archer Lodge incorporation
initiative, east of Clayton). For these
reasons, the Land Use Plan also
designates “Primary Growth Areas,” those
locations outside of existing municipal
agreements where significant growth is
expected. These area show up in the
color orange on the Land Use Map, and
should be considered as the locations for
investment of public infrastructure (roads
and utilities), along with consideration of
adjustments to zoning to allow higher
residential densities and non‐residential
uses.
Areas that may be subject to urban‐type
growth of the nature described above,
beyond the time horizon of this
Comprehensive Plan, are designated as
“Secondary Growth Areas.” For these
locations, infrastructure and zoning that
accommodate urban‐type development
would best occur at a later time.
Braston Newton
Planning Director
Johnston County Government
309 E. Market Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
www.johnstonnc.com/planning <http://www.johnstonnc.com/planning>
Phone: (919) 989-5150
Fax: (919) 989-5426