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Commissioners rezone two parcels to General Business; Ashton Drive decision followed neighbor opposition
Summary
Burke County commissioners on April 21 rezoned two small parcels from R‑2 to General Business, adopting ordinances 2025‑03 and 2025‑04 by 5‑0 votes.
The Burke County Board of Commissioners on April 21 adopted two rezoning ordinances to change parcels from Residential‑2 (R‑2) to General Business (GB).
At the first hearing, planning staff said the property at 2907 North Carolina 18 South (ZMA‑2025‑01) is a 0.27‑acre parcel that has hosted a commercial building for many years and that rezoning would align zoning with actual use. Deputy County Manager and Planning Director Alan Vines told the board the Planning Board reviewed the request and voted 7‑0 in favor. The board adopted ordinance 2025‑03 by unanimous vote.
The second request (ZMA‑2025‑02) asked to rezone a…
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