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New Hanover County Board of Adjustment grants continuance in development case

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The New Hanover County Board of Adjustment voted 3-2 on September 23, 2026, to grant a continuance regarding the Hilton Bluffs development project case. The Board and all parties agreed to hold a final public hearing on November 4th at 9 a.m. to settle the remaining appeals. Southern Environmental Law Center represents the appellants in this matter.

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The case concerns a controversial development in an area containing old-growth forests and important wetlands. The developer, Copper Builders, has scaled back its proposal, reducing units from 4,000 to 1,800. The outcome impacts land use planning and potential tax revenue for the county.

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    The continuance could affect the county's potential tax revenue and administrative closure timelines.

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