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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in High Point public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Quadrant Street setback variance (VR-26-04)
A property owner is asking the Board to waive 25 feet of the required street setback in a Highway Business district so a commercial project at 4275 and 4285 Quadrant Street can be built closer to the street. The hearing decides whether the dimensional rules bend for this site.
Dash In Food Store Commercial Rezoning
A developer is seeking to rezone roughly 3 acres at a challenging intersection to allow for a new commercial use, requiring careful review of access and traffic patterns.
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) Update
The city needs to adopt FEMA's updated flood insurance rate maps to stay in the National Flood Insurance Program. The maps determine flood zones used for insurance and development rules.
Commission Rules of Procedure Update
The commission updated its operating rules to clean up language and formatting, with help from the city attorney's office.
Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment Project (ZA 26-04)
The city is cleaning up conditional-use zoning on six parcels near W. Lexington Avenue and Long Street, converting them to standard office and multifamily districts. Same uses are allowed; the change just removes the extra conditional-use layer.