Union County led a comprehensive Schools Concurrency Program (known in North Carolina as “adequate public facilities”). Growth from nearby Charlotte was taxing the County’s ability to provide adequate facility capacity. Schools are particularly stressed in this area.
As part of our work with the County, White Smith Cousino analyzed a variety of public facilities other than schools, for their potential inclusion in the Concurrency program, including roads, public safety, water/sewer, and parks and recreation.
Unlike in Florida, local governments in North Carolina are not mandated to participate in School Concurrency. This circumstance presented unique inter-local coordination challenges for Union County and its municipalities.
In developing the County’s School Concurrency program, WSC worked with the School District, the County Commission, and the local planning commissioners to gain a base of support for the concept of a School Concurrency Management Program. We also assisted the County in developing a voluntary mitigation schedule in the event school Level of Service Standards are exceeded.
The program was adopted October 2, 2009.
