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Board denies Richlands Heights rezoning 5–2 after stormwater and density questions
Onslow County Board of Commissioners · April 21, 2026
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Summary
Commissioners voted 5–2 to deny a developer’s conditional rezoning for the Richlands Heights subdivision, citing concerns about density, stormwater management and school capacity despite the applicant’s claim that permits were in place.
Onslow County commissioners voted April 20 to deny a conditional rezoning request for a 117-acre Richlands Heights development that would have allowed up to 259 single-family homes.
Planning staff described the project as a conditional R10 rezoning that included sidewalks and three stormwater ponds in its concept…
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