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25 Jun 2014
Updated Wilmington MPO Traffic Count Map
The Wilmington MPO’s interactive Traffic Count Map has been updated to provide the most recent data available from the Wilmington MPO’s traffic count program. This information is useful for governments, developers, real estate agents, etc. to evaluate traffic counts on certain roads in the MPO region. Attached is an interactive map that allows you to
13 Jun 2014
Waters of the US Comment Period Extended until October 20, 2014
Yesterday, we received word that the EPA and Corps of Engineers officially have extended the deadline for official comments by 91 days, to October 20, 2014. Originally the EPA had set a date of July 21st. The extension of the deadline shows that your efforts are making an impact! Even with this positive news, we
09 Jun 2014
NTB requires special-use permit for large homes
By Michael Todd, JD News NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH – Anyone who wants to build a house with more than eight bedrooms and 5,000 square feet now must acquire a special-use permit in North Topsail Beach, the town’s Board of Alderman ruled unanimously at its meeting last week. The measure would require builders to acquire the additional permit
04 Jun 2014
BASE Hosting Wetlands Seminar; Register Now
On June 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the New Hanover County Executive Development Center, the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) will present a panel discussion: How Will EPA/USACE Wetland Rule Changes Impact Your Investments? PANELISTS Jim Spangler Matt Hanchey Spangler
03 Jun 2014
Sunset Beach Approves UDO Changes
At their meeting on Monday evening, the town of Sunset Beach had a public hearing and approved a number of UDO changes. Of the UDO proposals approved, BASE believes two stand out as being particularly challenging to future investment. Prior to Town Council taking action, BASE expressed concern with both Item 7 (Minimum landscaping requirements) and Items 22-34 (30% impervious cap) BASE believes
02 Jun 2014
North Topsail Beach: Special Use Permits for “Larger Houses”
On Wednesday, May 13, a Public Hearing of the North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen was held to receive citizens’ comments on enacting a moratorium on building homes with more than six bedrooms. THANK YOU TO THE CITIZENS, BUSINESS OWNERS, BUILDERS AND REALTORS THAT TURNED OUT IN FORCE. Nonetheless, the Board of Aldermen voted to move
29 May 2014
In Their Haste To Fix A Non-issue, Oak Island Creates “Thousands” Of Non-conforming Uses!
27 May 2014
USPS Formally Notifies Municipal Planners of Cluster Box Requirements
The US Postal Service formally notified municipal planners of changes to their policies on cluster box mailboxes. The new regulations will primarily affect new development. These are some of the new reguations that were rolled out this year. · Centralized and Cluster Box Units (CBU’s) delivery is now the default mode of delivery in business
23 May 2014
Brunswick County Proposes Simple, Single Permitting Fee, Fewer Planning Fees
BOLIVIA, NC – Brunswick County’s proposed fiscal year 2014-15 budget includes a new building inspection fee schedule, intended to simplify the process for builders and help the county continue to move more of its building and permitting processes online, and fewer planning fees. The suggested fee schedule a rate based on the amount of gross
22 May 2014
2014 NCHBA Legislative Meeting
BASE traveled to Raleigh with local HBA members for the 2014 NCHBA legislative meetings June 20th-21st. Here are some pictures from the event. Sen. Thom Goolsby with BASE’s Tyler Newman and WCFHBA Directors Deans Hackney and Dave Thomas. Rep. Rick Catlin of New Hanover County and Rep. Chris Millis of Pender and Onslow Counties with