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Density Redefined

June 1, 2024 by Richard Daunt

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.

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Illegal To Vote No?

May 30, 2024 by Richard Daunt

When discussing growth in our town, it’s important to understand the distinction between “by right” projects, and projects that require a “conditional” rezone. If a proposed project/development is “by right”, it means that the existing zoning is adequate, and there is no rezoning decision for the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners to make. It would of […]

Filed Under: Development, General Tagged With: Residential development, waxhaw

Two by Two 101

May 12, 2024 by Richard Daunt

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 majority of a legislative public body […]

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Update from Commissioner Susanna Wedra

May 9, 2024 by Richard Daunt

Here’s another video update from Commissioner Wedra, specifically regarding some more new developments that are proposed.

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Meet Mayor Murray

April 28, 2024 by Richard Daunt

This Tuesday, come out to meet and chat with our new Mayor, Robert Murray III.

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Graham Property Annex/Rezone

April 25, 2024 by Susanna Wedra

On April 23, 2024, in a 3 to 2 vote, the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved the annexation of 168.58 acres from Union County R-20 to Waxhaw R-3 and Employment Center, despite strong opposition from the neighbors and surrounding community.NCGS 160D-605(b) addresses the statement of reasonableness, in that the statute lists factors to consider, […]

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