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Board approves straight rezoning of 108 acres on Blue Clay Road to residential multifamily low‑density

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners · November 4, 2025
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Summary

The board voted 4‑1 to rezone approximately 108 acres on Blue Clay Road from light/heavy industrial (I‑1/I‑2) to RMFL (residential multifamily low density), clearing the way for future residential development subject to standard TRC review and environmental protections.

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved a straight rezoning request to change approximately 108 acres along Blue Clay Road from I‑1/I‑2 industrial zoning to RMFL (residential multifamily low density) after staff and the planning board recommended approval.

Planning staff said the straight rezoning carries no concept plan or conditions; future development will be reviewed through the technical review committee (TRC) and must comply with environmental and stormwater requirements. The site contains areas identified as pocosin and swamp forest conservation resources and falls partly within areas…

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