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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Moore County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Highway Corridor Overlay District Review
The board is reviewing proposed amendments to Chapter 3 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the Highway Corridor Overlay District, with further discussion continued to November.
Conventional Rezoning at 6201 NC 211 Highway
A request to rezone a property at 6201 NC 211 Highway from Residential and Agricultural-40 to Neighborhood Business (B-1) is scheduled for a public hearing.
Davis Community Center Future and Disposition
Community members and officials discussed proposals to restore and revitalize the historic Davis Community Center in northern Moore County for recreational and community use.
Sewer Expansion and Workforce Housing Zoning
Sewer service along the Highway 211 and Seven Lakes business district is under review, including force main policy questions and whether the wastewater treatment plant has room to grow. This affects what kind of development that corridor can attract.
Trillium Vacant Properties in Seven Lakes
Residents have complained about two vacant Trillium buildings in Seven Lakes that appear deteriorating and underused. The board voted to send a letter requesting a status update.
Mission Teens Group Care Facility Rezoning
A faith-based addiction recovery program, Mission Teens, can now open a facility for up to 31 residents in the former Grace Community Center. Neighbors raised concerns about supervision and security in a rural area; the applicant described a highly structured program.
Holly Grove Pines Subdivision Revision
The county approved a 25-lot conventional major subdivision on Holly Grove School Road after the developer downsized the project and collaborated with neighboring equestrian and lake communities to address stormwater and buffer concerns.