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Morganton launches plan to rewrite development ordinances; public engagement planned

Morganton Planning and Zoning Commission · January 9, 2026

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Summary

Staff told the planning commission Jan. 8 the city aims to consolidate zoning, subdivision, floodplain and stormwater rules into a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), with consultant selection and public outreach beginning this spring and an anticipated 16'to'18-month process.

City planning staff told the Morganton Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 8 that the city will begin a formal rewrite of several development ordinances into a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

Wendy said the project would combine the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, flood-damage prevention, watershed protection and stormwater chapters into a single…

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