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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brunswick County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
UDO Text Amendments and State Law Compliance (HB 1222)
County staff proposed updating the Unified Development Ordinance to comply with state law changes under House Bill 1222, altering board approval authorities and traffic impact analysis requirements.
Tidebourne Landing Planned Development (PD-176)
A developer is proposing 274 single-family homes on 105 acres at the current site of the Shallotte Swamp Park, which would close the park. Neighbors raised concerns about flooding, wetland impacts, and traffic, though the developer added an ungated connection to improve neighborhood evacuation routes.
Village at Town Creek Planned Development (PD-181)
A new 176-home subdivision is planned on 60 acres near Winnabow, featuring open space and wider buffers near a historic church and cemetery.
Development Approval
Brunswick County just gave the green light to a massive 291-unit housing expansion in Southport, ignoring heavy pushback from locals worried about traffic. If you commute through this corridor, get ready for even worse gridlock on your daily drive.
Development Authority
Brunswick County is pushing new legislation to shake up how local development is managed. If you care about how your neighborhood grows and who calls the shots, this is worth keeping an eye on.
Gray Bridge Planned Development Postponement
A 400-unit residential development proposal was pulled from the agenda because the developer failed to submit required documentation. Residents during public comment raised ongoing concerns about infrastructure strain, wetlands, and traffic impacts associated with large-scale projects.
Development Process
New state bills could completely shake up how development works in Brunswick County, and local leaders are already at odds over the changes. Depending on how this plays out, it could seriously speed up or alter how fast your neighborhood grows.
Teacher Affordable Housing Initiative
The school board requested county support to set aside 12 acres for a 24-unit affordable apartment complex for teachers funded by an interest-free credit union loan. Commissioners enthusiastically supported the project to help recruit and retain educators.
Housing Development
Plans to build a 200-home subdivision in Brunswick County are paused after locals raised red flags about worse traffic and flooding. If you live nearby, at least your commute and yard won't get any worse for the time being.
Development Moratorium
Brunswick County officials ditched plans for a temporary building freeze after facing legal hurdles, meaning local development is going to keep right on moving. If you've been tracking real estate or new construction in the area, the status quo remains unchanged.