Commissioners deny R‑15 to R‑10 rezoning over traffic and school capacity concerns

Apr 22, 2025

Board rejected a request to rezone 74.11 acres from R‑15 to R‑10 after the Planning Board recommended denial. Commissioners voted 4–2 to deny; proponents argued buildable acreage is constrained by a Duke Energy transmission easement and wetlands.

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The Onslow County Board of Commissioners voted April 21 to deny a zoning change from Residential‑15 to Residential‑10 affecting about 74.11 acres at the intersection of Blue Creek Road and Pony Farm Road (PRZ 2025‑5).

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