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Residents criticize Raleigh zoning approvals, urge moratorium and stronger affordable-housing terms
Summary
Public commenters told the Raleigh City Council that recent zoning approvals ignored the comprehensive plan, urged a moratorium on spot zoning, and pressed the council to require on-site affordable units rather than payments in lieu.
Several residents used the council's public comment period to urge stricter adherence to the comprehensive plan and tougher conditions on developers seeking zoning changes.
"You are literally bulldozing what residents have asked for in the comp plan," Lisa Hewitt said, criticizing recent approvals such as the Peace Street Tower and North Hills. Hewitt said the…
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