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Morganton council hires firm for unified development ordinance rewrite, plans 18-month public process
Morganton City Council · March 3, 2026
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Summary
The council awarded a contract not to exceed $238,000 (plus a $7,500 contingency) to Kimley Horn and Associates to review and rewrite multiple development ordinances, starting an estimated 18-month process with public engagement.
The Morganton City Council on March 2 approved a contract with Kimley Horn and Associates to develop a unified development ordinance that will coordinate the city's zoning, subdivision, watershed protection, floodplain and stormwater ordinances.
Staff told the council the project responds to action steps in the city's comprehensive plan and will be…
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