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Clayton Vision 2021

CLAYTON IS a BEAUTIFUL TOWN with a UNIQUE, ALIVE DOWNTOWN, a GROWING ECONOMY and a reputation as an ARTS COMMUNITY.

OUR CLAYTON RESIDENTS have choices of LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS with QUALITY HOMES, and enjoy GREAT LEISURE AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES.

WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CLAYTON COMMUNITY

"CLAYTON - THE PREMIER COMMUNITY FOR ACTIVE FAMILIES"

Clayton Goals 2011

GOAL 1: CREATE AN ALIVE DOWNTOWN

Objectives

  1. Development of a Strong Main Street Program
  2. Increased Number of Residential Units, More People Residing Downtown
  3. More Attractive Buildings with Property Owners Taking Responsibility for Maintenance
  4. More Investment Dollars by the Private Sector in Downtown
  5. More Entertainment Venues - Restaurants, Theater(s)

Policy Actions 2006

  1. Lombard Street Parking Lot: Direction
  2. Downtown Streetscape Plan Development and Implementation
  3. Town Square: Decide Feature
  4. Downtown Marketing Plan and Branding

Management Actions 2006

  1. Main Street Program Designation
  2. Downtown Coordination: Results

GOAL 2: MANAGE GROWTH PRODUCING QUALITY DEVELOPMENT

Objectives

  1. Balanced Development and Investment: Old and New Areas
  2. Infrastructure and Services Capacity to Support Growth
  3. Expanded Wastewater Capacity - Collection and Treatment
  4. Rental Properties Meeting Code and Well Maintained
  5. More Housing Units Beyond Starter Homes
  6. Upgraded Older Infrastructure: Streets, Sidewalks, Water, Wastewater

Policy Actions 2006

  1. Sewer Bond Issue: Decide Direction
  2. Street Bond Issue: Decide Direction

Management Actions 2006

  1. Wastewater Treatment Plan
  2. Unified Development Code Monitoring Implementation and Zoning Enforcement
  3. ETJ Plan and Strategy

Major Projects 2006

  1. Transmission Line (Wastewater) to Raleigh Project
  2. Street Improvement Projects - 2006
  3. LCWRF: Nutrient Removal Project
  4. ECIA Force Main Replacement Project: Design
  5. Sam's Branch Sewer Outfall
  6. GL #2 Lift Station Rehab Complete Design
  7. 16" Water Line Along Highway 70: Installation

GOAL 3: BEAUTIFY THE TOWN OF CLAYTON

Objectives

  1. More Attractive Corridors and Gateways
  2. More Flowers, Flowering Shrubs in Designed Landscapes and Public Spaces
  3. More Attractive Building Facades in Downtown
  4. Development of Public Art Throughout the Community
  5. Becoming Known as an "Arts Community"
  6. Encouragement of Redevelopment of Blighted, Areas, Particularly Along Corridors

Policy Actions 2006

  1. Public Arts Policy Direction and Program Development
  2. Highway 70 Street Light Project and Funding
  3. Tree Preservation Ordinance
  4. ROW Landscaping Program and Funding

Management Actions 2006

  1. Code Enforcement/Compliance Evaluation and Recommendations

Major Projects 2006

  1. Sidewalk Improvement Projects
  2. Underground Electric Line Installation

GOAL 4: GROW THE LOCAL ECONOMY

Objectives

  1. Expanded Retail Businesses - Places to Shop that Attract Non Residents and Residents
  2. Active Pursuit of a "Lifestyle" Mall
  3. More People Working and Living in Clayton
  4. Stronger Partnership Between the Town and Businesses
  5. Partnering with Economic Development Organization Johnston County, RTRP, NCDOC

Policy Actions 2006

  1. Diversifying Business Recruitment Strategy with Chamber, Johnston County

Management Actions 2006

  1. Strategic Economic Development Plan Implementation and Action Step

GOAL 5: EXPAND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES AND ARTS COMMUNITY

Objectives

  1. More Developed Parks and Parkland
  2. Development of Community Center - Facility and Programs
  3. Development and Reputation as an "Arts Community"
  4. More Arts Festivals, Events and Galleries for Showcasing Local Artists
  5. Expanded Performing Arts - Classes, Programs and Productions
  6. Expanded Programming and Use of the Clayton Center

Policy Actions 2006

  1. Community Center Project
  2. Recreation bond Issue: Direction
  3. Parkland Acquisition Specific Direction and Funding
  4. Johnston County Recreation Bond Package Town Participation and Leveraging

Management Actions 2006

  1. Clayton Center Program Development and Marketing Plan

Policy Agenda 2006

TOP PRIORITY

  • Sewer Bond Issue: Development
  • Street Bond Issue: Development
  • Community Center Project
  • Johnston County Recreation Bond Package Town Participation and Leveraging
  • Public Arts Policy Direction and Program Development

HIGH PRIORITY

  • Lombard Street Parking Lot: Direction
  • Downtown Streetscape Plan Development and Implementation
  • Downtown Marketing Plan and Branding
  • Tree Preservation Ordinance
  • ROW Landscaping Program and Funding

Management Agenda 2006

TOP PRIORITY

  • Main Street Program Designation
  • Downtown Coordinator: Results
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • ETJ Plan and Strategy
  • Clayton Center Program Development and Marketing Plan

HIGH PRIORITY

  • Unified Development Code Monitoring Implementation and Zoning Enforcement
  • Code Enforcement/Compliance Evaluation and Recommendations
  • Strategic Economic Development Plan Implementation
  • R.O.W. Landscape Maintenance Contract
  • Design Guidelines: Implementation and Utilization in Plan Approval Process