“We are in a crisis in North Carolina in terms of affordable housing,” Edwards told Land of Sky Regional Council members last week. “It is rare that I speak to any group of folks where I’m not asked, ‘What are we going to do about the housing in this state?’”
Edwards’ solution, which he says could make buying a home affordable for 1 million North Carolina families, is not going over well with towns in Henderson County or the North Carolina League of Municipalities.
The bill requires cities and counties to permit duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes in all residential districts, including those currently zoned for single-family homes. It also requires local governments to allow an accessory dwelling unit on a lot occupied by a detached single-family home and restricts local government’s use of conditional zoning.
Merger of Hendersonville, Laurel Park water systems approved
Four years of negotiations led to the approvals.
Low water pressure will be improved for Laurel Park customers in the Fleetwood and Hebron pressure zones of the town. Hendersonville will spend $1 million on improvements within 18 months in the Fleetwood zone, with one six-month construction extension allowed.
All customers will save at least $100 a year, possibly up to $120, officials said.
The merger is scheduled to close April 1, with construction slated to follow in the spring.
Laurel Park will handle billing through Sept. 1 until new water meters are installed.
Laurel Park customers who are in good standing will experience a smooth transition and won t be required to pay a deposit, Town Manager Christopher Todd said.
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