SPECIAL SERIES: Extraordinary Change Afoot
Have You Noticed That Guilford County’s Economic Development organizations are all being overhauled, all at the same time? What does it all means for your future? Talk with them all…
Senate Bill 36 Revamping Greensboro City Council
The bill reduces the Council from 9 members (5 elected from districts, 3 and a Mayor elected at large) to 8 seats (7 elected by 7 new districts, a Mayor…
Bonding Reform
YOUR INPUT GUARANTEES THESE “GUARANTEES” ARE REASONABLE: The NC Home Builders Association (NCHBA) is considering a proposal for legislation that would specify requirements for the “guarantee” of completion of development…
Jordan Lake Rules
We may pursue the 1-word glitch fix of the stream buffer rule that drowned last session. It would “exempt” rather than “allow” stream buffer disturbance associated with stream piping that…
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Reinstatement?
There is a move afoot for the 2015 Legislative Session to restore this tax credit in NC.
State Funding Asks
The 2015 Legislature is being asked for new or continuing funding for Union Square Campus, Furniture Market, PTIA and Randolph County Megasites, and GSO’s Urban Loop.
Guilford County Fee Increases
Permit fee increases are being considered to supplement the cost of Accela software upgrades. The upgrades will facilitate electronic review, streamline issuance of permits and improve communications in the field.…
GSO Upfront Annexation Fee Discussions
Staff will meet with TREBIC members to negotiate a more effective payment schedule. Please contact Judy Stalder if you would like to participate in these discussions.
HP Outdoor Advertising (Billboards) Text Amendment
Council has asked the Planning Department to draft ordinance changes that will allow outdoor advertising in zoning districts other than just heavy industrial. Also, Council will consider a “cap and…
