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Onslow commissioners approve four rezoning requests for sites across the county
Summary
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved rezoning requests Wednesday for parcels in Richlands, Jacksonville, Stump Sound and White Oak townships, citing infrastructure availability and Planning Board recommendations; one applicant said a grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping center is intended to serve the area.
On Monday the Onslow County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve four separate zoning map amendments that county planners said align with the comprehensive plan and available infrastructure.
The first approval cleared a request by John L. Pierce & Associates on behalf of Robert and Rosemary Hemby to rezone about 18.93 acres at the intersection of Richlands Highway (U.S. 258) and Catherine's Lake Road to Highway Business. Planner Carter Metcalfe told commissioners the parcels have access to a 6‑inch Onwasa water main and nearby sewer force mains, and staff…
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