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City council approves rezoning of Second Nature Technology site to R-20 for low-density residential use

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Newton City Council unanimously approved Rezoning #2024-02 to reclassify about 17.74 acres on Technibilt Drive from manufacturing to R-20 single-family residential, allowing a barn and retired horses outside the floodplain; neighbors voiced odor concerns but the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Newton City Council voted unanimously on May 7 to approve Rezoning #2024-02 for the Second Nature Technology property on Technibilt Drive, changing roughly 17.74 acres from EM-1/ M-1 manufacturing classification to R-20 single-family residential.

Planning Director Randy Williams said the site comprises two parcels (Catawba County PINs 3649-13-14-0181 and 3639-16-94-9171), has access to city water, sewer and…

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