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The 2020 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) is now available for the Town of Sims. The document can also be viewed under the ”More/Documents” tab from our home page and is available at Town Hall.
For more information, please call Town Hall at 252-237-4226. Thank you!
The Town of Sims Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 1 at 9am.
Please take time this Memorial Day to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed, giving their lives, for our freedom.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE TOWN OF SIMS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Sims will hold a public hearing at the regular Board meeting of the Town of Sims on June 14, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the Sims Community Center located at 6402 US Hwy 264 Alt Sims, North Carolina, on the proposed adoption of text amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to comply with the new NC General Statute 160D. As a result of this hearing, changes may be made in the request as advertised, reflecting objections, debate and discussion at the hearing.
The text amendments are in response to the new NC General Statute 160D which consolidates current city and county enabling statutes for development regulations into a single, unified chapter to clarify local government authority. Local governments are required to amend their development ordinances by July 1, 2021, for consistency with the new statutes.
For municipalities, compliance with the state statutes is necessary to retain zoning and development authority. Over the past several months, the Zoning Administrator and Planning Board have been evaluating current zoning processes and requirements to ensure compliance and make improvements to the processes and standards for higher quality development with more effective public participation.
The proposed text amendments are designed to bring the Zoning Ordinances into compliance, bolster development standards, create efficiency in processes and foster more genuine public participation. For more information, contact the Town of Sims at 252-237-4226 or info@townofsimsnc.com
During a press briefing on May 14, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order rescinding previous mandatory capacity and gathering limits, social distancing requirements, and most mandatory mask requirements. Exceptions include a mandatory indoor mask requirement on public transportation, in child care, in schools, in prisons and in certain public health settings. Additionally, private business may still require patrons to wear masks. To view Executive Order 215, click here.
The Town of Sims will be holding a Special Meeting for the Planning Board on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 6pm at the Community Center. The topic for discussion will be the proposed zoning ordinance changes for 160-D updates.
The Town of Sims will be holding a Special Meeting/ Budget Workshop for the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6pm at the Town Hall. The topics for discussion will be the proposed zoning ordinance changes for 160-D updates and proposed budget for 2021-2022 as well as budget amendments for 2020-2021.
Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order 209, a further easing of restrictions, effective at 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021 and will remain in effect until June 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., unless repealed, replaced, or rescinded.
Here are a few of the changes effective with this order:
This Order lifts the requirement that Face Coverings be worn outdoors anytime that social distancing of at least six (6) feet cannot consistently be maintained from non-household members. Under this Order, Face Coverings are no longer required in any outdoor setting.
The indoor mass gathering limit is raised to one hundred (100) persons and the outdoor mass gathering limit is raised to two hundred (200) persons.
Please read the FAQ for Executive Order 209 for more information.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE TOWN OF SIMS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Sims will hold a public hearing at the regular Board meeting of the Town of Sims on May 10, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the Sims Community Center (old Town Hall) located at 6402 US Hwy 264 Alt Sims, North Carolina, on the proposed annexation of the following property: being that property comprised of approximately 19.79 acres located on Flat Rock Road (2773-60-8908.000).
All interested citizens are invited to appear and be heard.
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The Town of Sims will be holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6pm at the Community Center. The topic for discussion will be the Final Plat and an Annexation Agreement for Phase I of Stapleford Park.
The Planning Board will meet at 6pm with the Board of Commissioners Meeting following immediately after.
Town of Sims
2021-2022
Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop:
Saturday, April 10
at 9:00am
at Town Hall.
Workshop will pertain to budgetary items for the upcoming year and Subdivision Regulation Requirements.
Town Hall will be closed Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen Monday, April 5 at 9am.
We would like to wish you a Happy Easter!