Density Redefined – In March of 2021, the Unified Development Ordinance was replaced by the Land Development Code. The LDC encouraged higher-density residential development by: At the same time as adopting the LDC, multiple properties were rezoned – most notably, the Howie property.
2024 Archive
Illegal To Vote No?
Is it illegal to vote no? Of course not! When discussing growth in our town, it’s important to understand the distinction between “by right” projects, and projects that require a “conditional” rezone. By Right If a proposed project/development is “by right”, it means that the existing zoning is adequate, and there is no rezoning decision […]
Two by Two 101
Here’s your Two by Two 101. What’s a “two by two”? It’s the name given to the practice of splitting the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners into groups of two so the town staff can meet with them away from the public eye. According to NC Open Meetings Law, the public must be invited when a […]
Update from Commissioner Susanna Wedra
Here’s another video update from Commissioner Susanna Wedra, specifically regarding some more new developments that are proposed.
Meet Mayor Murray
Meet Mayor Murray – This Tuesday, come out to meet and chat with our new Mayor, Robert Murray III.
Your Vote Log
Here’s how you can keep track of how everyone is voting on the Waxhaw BOC. It goes back about four years and will be kept up to date going forward – your vote log. Most of the focus is on growth/development, but it also has a few other items of interest.