(A) Whereas, the N.C. General Assembly recognizes that sex offenders often pose a high risk of engaging in sex offenses even after being released for incarceration or commitment and that protection of the public from sex offenders is of paramount governmental interest; and
(B) Whereas, there are currently 38 registered sex offenders residing in the counties of Avery and Watauga according to the N.C. Sex Offender Registry; and
(C) Whereas, the town of Beech Mountain is a family oriented resort community that promotes recreational opportunities for families and their children; and
(D) Whereas, the recreational facilities on Beech Mountain create opportunities for sexual predators to harm children; and
(E) Whereas, N.C. G.S. § 160A-174 authorizes a municipality to adopt ordinances that define, prohibit, regulate, or abate acts, omissions, or conditions, detrimental to health, safety, or welfare of its citizens.
(F) Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Beech Mountain.
(Title VI, Ch. 81) (Ord. passed - -2006)