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 […]
Voting
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.
Firearms Permit Process
On April 9th, 2024, the BOC voted to create a permit process to allow an expanded use of muzzleloaders and shotguns on qualifying private properties – we now have a firearms permit process.
Voting on the Board of Commissioners
Voting on the Board of Commissioners – In Waxhaw, we have six members on our Board of Commissioners, but only five of them vote regularly. Although he is a member of the board, our Mayor only votes if there is a need to break a tie. This scenario would only arise if one of the […]
Smoke Shop Limitation
On March 12th, 2024 the BOC voted to limit the distance between smoke shops and their proximity to schools – smoke shop limitation. Planning Board Chair Daniel Farris worked hard to bring this forward.
Private Sewer Ordinance
On July 25, 2023, the BOC approved an amendment to the Water and Sewer Requirements ordinance, allowing for private water and sewer connections when Union County Public Works is unable to provide public utilities. (facilitates development that is independent of county capacity)