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20 May 2021
BASE Comments to Southport Planning Board on Short Term Rentals
At their meeting on May 20, the Southport Planning Board is set to hold a public hearing on proposed Short Term Rental Regulations. Prior to their meeting, BASE submitted the following comments: At your meeting this evening, you are set to consider enhancements to the Southport’s Short Term Rental Ordinance. Due to specifics of
20 May 2021
Governor Cooper Continues Lifting COVID Restrictions
On April 28, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order outlining safety measures for the month of May. Executive Order No. 209 will take effect April 30 and is set to expire June 1. As more North Carolinians get vaccinated and adhere to safety protocols over the course of the next month, the state anticipates
20 May 2021
Wilmington Land Development Code — A Few Things to Know
In April, the City of Wilmington formally unveiled the full version of the new Land Development Code. This new Code and zoning map, based on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, will guide investment in the City over the coming decades. Due to its importance, BASE and our partners have been working over the past year+ to
06 Apr 2018
First Drafts of New Hanover UDO Available
At their April meeting, the New Hanover Planning Board were presented with the first three DRAFT sections of the Unified Development Ordinance. These include the zoning districts, uses & standards and definitions. Links to these can be found below. Article II Zone Districts_2018-04-05 Public Release Draft Article III Uses & Standards_2018-04-05 Public Release Draft Article
22 Feb 2018
MPO Guidance on Six Major Wilmington Interchanges
Recently both Wilmington City Council and the Wilmington MPO heard updates from NCDOT regarding a host of interchange projects as well as insight into the potential options for the extension of Independence Boulevard from Randall Parkway to MLK. For the intersections, six major grade separated interchanges were highlighted: MLK/Eastwood/Market MLK/Kerr MLK/College College/Oleander College/Carolina Beach Rd
16 Oct 2017
BASE Shares in 2017 Best Governmental Affairs Initiative Award
In October, our partners at the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA) were awarded a STARS Awards from the North Carolina Home Builders Association. The STARS Awards program honors the achievements of those who make major contributions to the residential home building industry. Winners were announced at a ceremony held on October, 12th at the Charlotte
16 Oct 2017
With Veto Overrides, General Assembly Creates Shoreline Fund and Stormwater/Redevelopment Relief
Governor Roy Cooper vetoed S16 in August and in September announced his veto of H56. In recent sessions, large omnibus bills like H56 and S16 have been the principal legislative vehicles—functioning by combining a number of smaller issues into a larger bill. Unfortunately, if the entire bill is vetoed, this means all the individual provisions are
16 Oct 2017
Legislature Meets on River Water Quality, GenX
In addition to the GenX funding in H56, the legislature has continued discussions regarding both GenX specifically and North Carolina’s river water quality generally. The House Select Committee on North Carolina River Water Quality met on September 28 in Raleigh. Chaired by Rep. Ted Davis, Rep. Frank Iler and Rep. Holly Grange, the committee heard
07 Mar 2017
New Hanover Commissioners UNANIMOUSLY Approve Special Use Permit Changes
At their meeting last night, the New Hanover County Commissioners took final action on the Special Use Permit text amendment and changes to the Table of Permitted Uses, passing them UNANIMOUSLY. Below is the joint statement from the business community coalition which requested the support of the Commissioners on this important economic development initiative. Please thank
07 Mar 2017
TRUMP ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER ON WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES (WOTUS)
On February 28, President Trump honored a campaign promise and signed an executive order directing EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin the process of rescinding or revising the controversial “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. (You can read his full remarks here) The executive order provides EPA and the Corps direction to rework the