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Newton Council approves rezoning for 125-unit Smyre Farm Road planned housing development
Summary
The council rezoned 36.63 acres at 1466 Smyre Farm Road from R-20 to PD-H, allowing 125 dwelling units (90 single-family, 35 townhomes). The Planning Commission recommended approval with a condition to relocate a trail; residents raised concerns about setbacks and road capacity.
Newton City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request that will allow a 125-unit planned housing development at 1466 Smyre Farm Road.
Planning Director Randy Williams told the council the 36.63-acre site (Catawba County PIN 3649-14-43-2340) was proposed to be rezoned from R-20 (Single Family Residential) to PD-H (Planned Development - Housing). The…
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