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Planning board backs zoning text change to allow pervious parking surfaces

Pender County Planning Board · March 5, 2026
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Summary

The board recommended approval of a zoning text amendment that adds professionally designed pervious or permeable materials as an option for parking areas, with design and maintenance standards tied to NCDEQ guidance.

The Pender County Planning Board on March 4 recommended approval of a zoning text amendment (ZTA‑2026‑34) that changes Unified Development Ordinance surfacing standards to allow pervious or permeable materials for required off‑street parking and vehicular use areas.

Virginia Norris, senior planner, said the amendment permits porous pavers, grid pavers, porous asphalt, pervious…

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