Regional Land Use Advisory Commission – Quarterly Meeting

The quarterly meeting of the RLUAC was held May 21.  Presentations were given by Greg Bean (Director of Fort Bragg’s Directorate of Public Works) regarding Fort Bragg’s Annual Construction Update and Robert Farrell (Hoke County Planning Director) regarding “Issues Impacting New Housing Construction Demand in the Region.”  Talking points are below. Background on RLUAC –Continue reading “Regional Land Use Advisory Commission – Quarterly Meeting”

National Assoc. of REALTORS® Mid-Year Meetings – Washington D.C.

REALTORS® across the country convened in May to Washington D.C. for mid-year meetings.  North Carolina REALTORS® attended various meetings but most importantly visited Capital Hill to lobby the delegation on important real estate issues. Fayetteville Regional Association of REALTORS® attended meetings with Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis and Representatives Richard Hudson, David Price andContinue reading “National Assoc. of REALTORS® Mid-Year Meetings – Washington D.C.”

NEW Revisions to the Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners passed NEW revisions to the Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance. The main point of interest for the community… The penalty for a dog biting a human causing injury which requires professional medical or hospital treatment shall be $500 for the first offense. The revisions were passed unanimously by theContinue reading “NEW Revisions to the Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance”

County Planning Board Passes NEW Hope Mills Ordinances

The Cumberland County Joint Planning Board approved revisions to the Town of Hope Mills subdivision and zoning ordinances.  The proposed amendments  will be placed on the June 15th Cumberland County Board of Commissioner meeting for final approval. To view the changes in their entirety please follow the link below. http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/planning/packets/2015/May/PACKET_5-19-15.pdf Highlights of the Ordinance: If approved,Continue reading “County Planning Board Passes NEW Hope Mills Ordinances”

Hope Mills Commissioners Approve Large Parcel Zoning Request

The Commissioners approved a rezoning for a 363 parcel of land to R7 residential and CD conservancy. Location: Located on both sides of McKinnon Farm Road and south side of SR 1107 (Fisher Road).  The property was annexed into the Town of Hope Mills on March 2, 2015. Owners: CBMM Properties, LLC Development: The R7Continue reading “Hope Mills Commissioners Approve Large Parcel Zoning Request”

Fayetteville City Council Approves Annual Action Plan

Victor Sharpe (Fayetteville’s Community Development Director) presented the 2015-2019 Consolidated Action Plan. Some of the highlights of the plan are below.  To obtain the 200 page plan, please follow the link below. https://cityoffayetteville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Background:  The Comprehensive Community Action Plan addresses the City’s needs in the areas of decent affordable housing, economic opportunities, and suitable livingContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council Approves Annual Action Plan”