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Aberdeen board adopts zoning text changes tightening permitting, sidewalk and subdivision rules

Town of Aberdeen Board of Commissioners · April 28, 2025
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The Aberdeen Board of Commissioners unanimously approved UDO Text Amendment TA-25-01 on April 28, updating land-disturbance permitting, clarifying when NCDEQ reviews erosion plans, removing an industrial sidewalk exemption, and adding subdivision connectivity limits and a "common plan" definition.

The Town of Aberdeen Board of Commissioners on April 28 unanimously approved a zoning code text amendment intended to clarify permitting procedures, align local rules with state law and promote higher-quality development.

Planning Director Pam Graham told the board the package of changes, labeled TA-25-01, is designed “to create a document that reflects Aberdeen-specific needs, provides clarity to all users, and helps Aberdeen achieve higher quality development outcomes.” The Planning Board reviewed the draft on March 20 and recommended approval.

The ordinance makes several specific changes. It adds a requirement to notify nearby military bases where state law (NCGS 160D-601(b)) requires notice for zoning map changes within five miles of a base; it clarifies the…

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