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Not exactly a big surprise, but it’s nice to have corroboration in the form of a comprehensive, statistically rigorous study.
Published: Sunday, December 20th, 2020 @ 4:18 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: john locke foundation more zoning less housing rigorous study december 17 2020 |
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Outdated zoning, rent controls, and other regulations are preventing people in high-demand urban settings from providing affordable housing arrangements, such as adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like granny flats and garages converted into living spaces.
Published: Friday, October 25th, 2019 @ 12:41 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: planners policymakers outdated zoning rent controls |
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Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a North Carolina church voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the city of Monroe Thursday after officials voted Tuesday to amend recent additions to the city's zoning code
Published: Saturday, August 25th, 2018 @ 9:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
Search Terms: zoning monroe norh carolina church zoning adf cross fellowship baptist church |
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Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Monday on behalf of a church against the city of Monroe, North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 10:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
Search Terms: zoning discrimination alliance defending freedom monroe |
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The Beaufort County Planning Board will meet on May 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the boardroom located in the Administrative Building at 121 W. 3rd Street, Washington, NC
Published: Monday, May 7th, 2018 @ 12:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
Search Terms: planning board beaufort county meeting washington zoning variance request |
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Iredell County opponents of an industrial-scale solar project continue facing roadblocks in their goal to prevent the facility from getting a permit
Published: Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 @ 12:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: solar power iredell county solar farms zoning board of adjustment |
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Wilmington's Planning Commission is scheduled to vote on changes to the city's zoning ordinances on January 29th. The proposed changes should be welcomed
Published: Monday, January 15th, 2018 @ 11:02 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: wilmington zoning special permit north carolina zoning ordinances |
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One of the best-known houses in one of Raleigh's older neighborhoods is also among its newest
Published: Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 @ 9:55 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: zoning laws raleigh historical north carolina nc oakwood modernist house victorian era |
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Airbnb and similar short-term rental services are illegal under Raleigh's existing bed and breakfast zoning rules, said Eric Braun, chairman of the City Planning Department's Text Change Committee, at a Sept. 15 meeting.
Published: Friday, September 25th, 2015 @ 2:42 am
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: carolina journal kari travis airbnb rental services zoning eric braun planning department |
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It is Tuesday, August 18. Members of the Wake County Taxpayers Association (WCTA) sit across from Ken Bowers, Raleigh’s chief planner, and Dan Becker, the city’s long range planning manager.
Published: Saturday, September 5th, 2015 @ 10:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: north carolina nc civitas wake county taxpayer association raleigh zoning laws wcta |
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It seems like a small business owner’s worst nightmare: Learn that you have lost the ability to use part of your property for your business based on a change of zoning boundaries
Published: Saturday, October 11th, 2014 @ 10:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: carolina journal highlands north carolina nc zoning dispute michael lowrey |
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In a recent decision, the state's second highest court ruled that a local regulation limiting the number of cars that can park legally on a residential lot is not a parking ordinance but a zoning ordinance. The case, which originated in Chapel Hill, could affect the property rights of property...
Published: Saturday, May 31st, 2014 @ 11:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: chapel hill private property zoning cars parking residential owner-occupied rental properties sanford steelman |
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The state House Thursday struck a blow for broad regulatory reform. Senate Bill 112 seeks to streamline the rulemaking process, protect grandfathered zoning decisions, prohibit zoning protest petitions, and remove industrial commissioners from state personnel protections. The bill also would...
Published: Saturday, July 13th, 2013 @ 7:01 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: senate bill 112 zoning thom tillis becky carney paul "skip" stam duane hall pricey harrison |
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Summer’s longer days and warmer temperatures offer more opportunities to eat fresh fruits and vegetables but not everyone knows how or where to get healthy foods.
Published: Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
By: ECU News Services
Search Terms: ecu making pitt fit photovoice stephanie jilcott pitts ashley ronay zoning alice keene courtney riggs |