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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wilmington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Projecting Signs in Multi-Family Districts
The city is updating sign rules to let apartment and multi-family developments in MD-10 and MD-17 zones use projecting signs up to 50 square feet.
Canal Street Residential Infill & Tree Protection
A developer is proposing an eight-unit townhome project at 120 and 124 Canal Street, bringing higher-density housing while preserving specimen trees and addressing stormwater management near Mott's Creek.
Fence Height and Setback Standards at 1159 Sea Lavender Drive
Property owners appealed a city citation over a 6-foot fence built within a 10-foot front yard setback on a curved corner lot. The board agreed with city staff that the setback applies along the entire street curve, meaning the fence must be lowered to 4 feet in that specific area.
General District Rezoning at 320 Military Cutoff Road
A rezoning request seeks to combine two parcels totaling 6.69 acres at 320 Military Cutoff Road into a standard Office and Institutional (O&I) district, removing previous conditional restrictions and split zoning to allow future site improvements like parking and a playground.