Adoption of Revised Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a voluntary and mutual agreement between the Federal Government and local governments. Participation in this program by local governments makes federally-backed flood insurance available to property owners within the local government's jurisdiction. Basic flood information for property owners, surveyors, developers, and local officials is obtained by using Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). At their March 13 meeting, the Waynesville Board of Aldermen adopted a new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance in order to continue participation in the NFIP. Copies of the new maps can be viewed here. For additional information please contact Zoning Land use Administrator Byron Hickox at 452-0401 or by
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South Main Street Corridor Plan
Progress continues on the Corridor Plan for improvements to South Main Street/US 23 Business extending from the Smoky Mountain Expressway along Hyatt Creek Road to South Main Street and along South Main Street to Ninevah Road. The lead consulting firm, La Quatra Bonci Associates, has submitted a final draft of the plan which was adopted by the Waynesville Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 (available here). The plan calls for roadway widening, intersection improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes, medians and landscaping. Click (here) to view the plan map.
To obtain more information contact Planning Director Paul Benson at (828) 456-2004, or at
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Solid Waste Costs and Services Analyzed
Solid Waste is a costly operation for the Town. In fiscal year 2011 the Town spent 1.45 million dollars on Solid Waste services, which includes the collection of residential and commercial waste, recyclables, yard waste, bulky items and street sweepings. Last year the Town was notified that the County will close the Transfer Station at Jones Cove Road on July 1, 2012. This is significant, as the Town currently hauls all commercial and residential waste to the Transfer Station. Once it is closed, the Town will be responsible for hauling this waste directly to the White Oak Landfill, adding an additional 30 miles to each trip, and requiring a drive to Exit 15 on I-40.
In response, the Town hired Land-of-Sky Council of Government to conduct an objective study of the Town's existing solid waste system and make recommendations on how to adopt to the changes from the County. Representatives from Land-of-Sky presented the report to the Board of Aldermen on February 28. This study is available for your review here:
The Sanitation Department is dedicated to providing top-level service to the citizens of the Town of Waynesville. More information will be available in the mailed April Quarterly Newsletter.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Alderman Julia Boyd Freeman, Mayor Gavin A. Brown, Aldermen Gary Caldwell, J. Wells Greeley and LeRoy Roberson
The Town of Waynesville Mayor and Board of Aldermen serve four (4) year concurrent terms. Elections were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 and the oaths of office for the incoming Board were administered by Judge Donna Forga at the February 14, 2012 meeting. Elections are non-partisan and handled by the Haywood County Board of Elections. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Town Hall located at 9 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786. All meetings are open to the public.
2012 Yard Waste and Bulky Items Pickup Schedule
The 2012 Yard Waste and Bulky Items Pickup Schedule is posted here.
