A rule approved in September deleted an exception that would allow homes of up to 2,000 square feet to be built in areas where the new erosion rate-based setbacks would prevent construction of new houses.
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Coastal commission delays vote on clarified septic rules
The Coastal Resources Commission wants more feedback before changing language covering exposed and damaged septic systems for oceanfront houses on erosion-prone beaches.
A cycle of septic repairs, washouts on park service beaches
With two-dozen oceanfront septic systems compromised by storms so far this year and spilling on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Dare County, several have been repaired only to be washed away again.
Brunswick County to host drop-in planning meeting Oct. 25
Input from the public will help refine and prioritize the recommendations and action steps needed to finalize the draft Blueprint Brunswick 2040 comprehensive land use plan and parks and recreation master plan.
Coastal management staff to draft revised septic setbacks
The Coastal Resources Commission Thursday directed Division of Coastal Management staff to craft proposed amendments to address issues associated with houses on the public beach as a result of erosion.
Imperiled beach houses a problem fraught with legal perils
Lawsuits over property rights, buyer’s responsibility and risk, public trust and public health issues — frustrations mount over how to address the problem of houses teetering at the ocean’s edge.
Board seeks more study of Cape Fear River’s west bank
New Hanover County commissioners want more information, including a hydrological study, before determining the types of development suitable for the land across from Wilmington’s downtown.
Carteret OKs rezoning for major development near Peletier
Carteret County commissioners voted to rezone more than 80 acres for a development near Peletier, off N.C. 58, in the western part of the county.
Windsor chosen for rural economic development grant
Windsor has been selected for a $839,450 grant to fund rural economic development projects.
Lower Cape Fear group to present stewardship awards
The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition to recognize projects in Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover counties that demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship.
KFJ withdraws Leland annexation, rezoning request
Developers looking to build a trio of high-rise condominiums on the Cape Fear River’s west bank across from downtown Wilmington have withdrawn their annexation and rezoning requests submitted to the Brunswick County town of Leland.
New Hanover discusses future of Cape Fear’s west bank
County commissioners during last week’s work session continued examining proposed development on riverfront property across from downtown Wilmington, currently being considered by nearby Leland for annexation.
Leland Planning Board OKs riverfront mixed-use district
The board voted 4-3 in favor of creating a new Riverfront Urban Mixed-Use District and recommends annexing 8 acres for a proposed development on the Cape Fear River’s west bank in New Hanover County.
Leland council approves action on annexation petition
Town council members in Leland voted Thursday to direct the town clerk to investigate a petition for voluntary annexation of property in neighboring New Hanover County.
Leland board to consider resolution on annexation request
Facing opposition in New Hanover County, interests behind the proposed project near the battleship memorial have turned to officials in the Brunswick County town of Leland.
Frustrations mount over imperiled Outer Banks houses
Few options are available to deal with the problem of oceanfront houses at risk of collapse on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, except to try and clean up the debris once they fall.
