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2 issues in zoning with high priority
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Industrial Zoning and Contractor Storage Expansions
Residents and council members raised concerns over industrial-scale developments and truck traffic in areas like the Fentress overlay district, where narrow rural roads are increasingly impacted by heavy industrial uses.
8 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 24, 2026
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Tidewater Express Industrial Expansion
Tidewater Express is expanding its commercial vehicle repair and towing operations onto 42 acres on South Military Highway. Residents raised questions about wetland protections and buffer zones.
3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026