GSO Inspections Improved Communication is Always a Plus!
In response to member concerns the cutoff for calling in a next day inspection has been extended from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Members report that inspectors are more responsive and…
HP Minimum Housing Code Changes
Members of council and staff are discussing an ordinance change that will require owners to repair more houses (that do not meet minimum code) rather than vacate and close. Current…
HP Affordable Housing
: In collaboration with the City, Bank of North Carolina is investing $5 million to build affordable housing on lots in High Point that were acquired through the Guilford County…
HP EDC Gets New Board Members:
: City Council appoints 7 of the 19 EDC board members. All seven council appointees are being replaced this year. New members are: Bruce Davis, Royale Wiggin (Thayer Coggin) Patricia…
Forward High Point Mixed-Use Development:
Forward High Point, the new public-private downtown redevelopment organization, is assembling property on Main Street (no further identification other than “downtown”) for a mixed-use development. Executive Director Ray Gibbs says…
HP Moratorium on Metal Buildings in Central Business District:
HP Moratorium on Metal Buildings in Central Business District: Council adopted a moratorium on corrugated METAL siding, standing seam metal siding and vinyl siding in the Central Business District (CB)…
HP Sign Ordinance Changes on the Horizon:
The manager’s office has asked staff to craft a text amendment allowing video boards in the downtown area. Staff will also be reviewing other sign ordinances affecting the Central Business…
HP Street Standard Changes
To allow more flexibility in reducing right of way and pavement widths, staff is considering pulling all street standards from the ordinance and placing them in a written “policy” document.…
HP New Development Ordinance-Amendments Already Proposed!
Council approved the amendments without discussion on January 17. While training staff to use the new ordinance, several policy changes, format issues and necessary clarifications were identified. Thirty-four amendments were…
HP Staff Meets with TREBIC Members
The next meeting between TREBIC members and staff will be scheduled in April unless pressing issues require an earlier meeting
