Recent Articles from Payton Guion, contributing writer
Fairview amends ordinance
The Fairview Town Council on Monday approved a text amendment to the town’s zoning ordinance that will allow more options for accessory buildings on properties, according to Ed Humphries, the […]
Lancaster Co. approves rezoning, master plan
The Lancaster County Council on Monday night approved the rezoning of land owned by Red Ventures from an R-15 classification to a commercial business classification. The land in question is […]
Marvin approves plat for age-restricted homes
MARVIN – The Village Council last week gave final plat approval to two phases of the Courtyards of Marvin, an age-restricted community comprising 61 single-family lots on Providence Road, just […]
Lincoln planning board OKs solar farm
The Lincoln County Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend approval of a $50 million solar farm on 129 acres on the west side of Mariposa Road, less than two miles […]
Cornelius annexes land
The Cornelius Town Board on Monday night voted to annex about 38.8 acres into the town’s jurisdiction for the Avery Park subdivision, to be developed by M/I Homes. The annexed […]
Marvin OKs age-restricted homes
The Marvin Village Council on Tuesday night voted to approve the construction plans for a Pulte Homes age-restricted community called Amber Meadow, near Tom Short and Rea roads. The plans […]
Mecklenburg County OKs sportsplex contract
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $1.3 million construction contract for Sossamon Construction Co. to build the Friendship Sportsplex. Sossamon was the lowest of three bidders. […]
Matthews OK taller cell tower
MATTHEWS – Despite some pushback from residents, the town’s Board of Commissioners on Monday approved extending the height of a cellular tower at Arthur Goodman Memorial Park – also known […]
Historic home to be renovated
WAXHAW – The town’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night voted to approve a contract for renovations to the historic Duncan McDonald House at 115 McDonald St. in downtown Waxhaw. […]
Matthews delays hearing
MATTHEWS – The Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to defer a public hearing on a rezoning request that would allow the construction of a 320-unit apartment complex on Monroe […]
Monroe to update ordinance, zoning map
The Monroe City Council on Tuesday night voted to approve issuing a request for proposals for a thorough rewrite of the city’s unified development ordinance and updating the city’s zoning […]
Matthews approves auto center rezoning
MATTHEWS – The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request that will allow Woodie’s Auto Service & Repair Center to open a new shop at the intersection of Independence Pointe […]
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