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Quarry proposal rocks back into the county conversation

Quarry proposal rocks back into the county conversation

Oct 14, 2026 | BZA, Government, Metro Council, Planning and Zoning

Lynchburg Stone seeks special exception to reopen former Highway 50 quarry without changing its agricultural zoning.

BZA leaves Whiskey Creek RV park unresolved

BZA leaves Whiskey Creek RV park unresolved

Aug 18, 2026 | BZA, News, Planning and Zoning, Whiskey Creek

Road access, bridge concerns took center stage as proposed 45-space RV park stalled before the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Paper trail exposes a process problem

Paper trail exposes a process problem

Jul 31, 2026 | BZA, Duane Cross, Gateway, Opinion, Planning and Zoning

Gateway’s records request revealed gaps in Moore County’s response and new questions about conflicting zoning rules.

Gateway president: ‘We don’t show up to quit’

Gateway president: ‘We don’t show up to quit’

Jul 23, 2026 | BZA, Features, Gateway, Metro Council, Metro Utility Department, Planning and Zoning

Josh Mandell discusses the ongoing zoning saga and plans for the proposed affordable housing development in Lynchburg.

Signed, Sealed – and Conflicting

Signed, Sealed – and Conflicting

Jul 23, 2026 | BZA, Duane Cross, Gateway, Metro Council, Opinion, Planning and Zoning

Moore County provided one density schedule, later relied on another, and still has not completed Gateway’s appeal.

Gateway, Moore County earn split decision with BZA

Gateway, Moore County earn split decision with BZA

Jul 21, 2026 | BZA, Gateway, Metro Council, News, Planning and Zoning

Proposed units meet Moore County’s townhouse definition, but Gateway’s site-plan appeal ended in a 2-2 tie.

BZA backs Whiskey Creek appeal

BZA backs Whiskey Creek appeal

Mar 17, 2026 | BZA, News, Planning and Zoning, Whiskey Creek

A 4-1 vote by the Board of Zoning Appeals clarified that disputed porch space should not be counted as heated square footage.

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