After nearly a year's worth of work, the proposed Roanoke Rapids Comprehensive Land Use Plan is ready to go to city council.
A comprehensive land use plan that has been under discussion since July is now being readied for a public hearing in June.
The city's proposed comprehensive land use plan overhaul could lift zoning restrictions in what is commonly known as the theater district, allowing for mixed uses where the Royal Palace Theatre is located.
The city's land suitability map could be changed to include areas of prime farmland as moderately suited for potential development.
In a county where commissioners and the three school systems are about to meet and go over a crucial report, we are more concerned about bare hands on doughnuts.
There was a National Trend in the late 1970’s and 80’s where businesses across the nation left the traditional business districts to relocate in malls and strip centers leaving behind a huge inventory of vacant buildings.
I have always felt adrift when it comes to the issue of preserving the textile history of Roanoke Rapids.
The theatre district, developing textile mill sites and main street appear to be the top areas of present and future concern by a citizens advisory committee assembled to make recommendations on the city's comprehensive land use plan.
The next step in the city's overhaul of its comprehensive land use and community health plan will be Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. when the citizen advisory committee meets to continue discussions.
A steering committee that will help guide the city’s future growth got their first introduction into the issues they will be dealing with for the next several months.
