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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hope Mills public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hope Mills Area Land Use Plan draft
The steering committee is halfway through a 9–12 month update to the town's land use plan, now moving into recommendations — including possible caps on certain development types and limits on vape shops and use cases in some areas.
Data center regulation debate
Asked about data centers, town leaders said they're researching rather than rushing — the updated land use plan designates roughly 800 acres near I-295/I-95 as industrial, and staff are seeking water/sewer extension cost estimates. Lawmakers and officials urged a common-sense, regulation-first approach.
Annexation of 2.44 acres off Fairhaven Trail
The board annexed and began zoning 2.44 acres for Barham Builders next to Sheffield Farms, likely opening the door to new single-family homes off Fairhaven Trail. Access will most likely come from Fairhaven Trail.