Planning staff outlines UDO maintenance amendments tied to Destination 2050 and proposes new approach to large‑development traffic review Staff presented a package of Unified Development Ordinance amendments to implement the Destination 2050 comprehensive plan update, including removing certain place‑type density references, creating an alternative 'transportation network plan' for larger plan developments in lieu of an upfront traffic impact analysis, and aligning local code with recent state statutory changes; public comment windows were announced.

New amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance could reshape large developments in New Hanover County, streamlining traffic reviews and aligning with the ambitious Destination 2050 plan.

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Residents question traffic study accuracy amid new housing development concerns Traffic study raises concerns over outdated data and potential inaccuracies amid neighborhood changes.

Residents are raising alarm bells over outdated traffic studies that could misrepresent the impact of adding 300 new housing units in New Hanover County.

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