In the March 23, 2021 meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners, several parcels of land were suddenly re-zoned to significantly higher densities. On a particularly large tract right in the center of Waxhaw, this was done in the absence of any plan for future development. Usually when the board is asked to zone for […]
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Residential Development in the Pipeline
Check the BOC Voting Log for dates, and more details.
Cottage Park Rezone
On January 24th, 2023, the BOC voted to approve the rezone request for the Cottage Park development – 225 residential units on 29.5 acres.
Amavi Annexation and Rezone
On October 25th, 2022, the BOC voted to approve the annexation and rezone of 33.8 acres for the Amavi development – 136 residential units.
High-Density Rezones
On March 9th, 2021, the BOC voted to adopt a new zoning map. This had the effect of rezoning multiple properties to higher densities, most notably the Howie farm right beside downtown – paving the way for the proposed Emerson development.
Old Town Village Rezone
On Nov 23rd, 2020, the BOC voted to rezone the land for the Old Town Village development – 66 residential units on 9.9 acres. This is a rare example of the Mayor breaking a 2-2 tied vote because a Commissioner was absent. The subdivision vote for this development occurred on July 27th, 2021. The first […]