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Northport’s City Council is set to vote on one of the largest housing developments in years — The Townes at North Lake, spanning 182 acres and featuring 441 homes in five distinct styles. While the land is already zoned for such growth, city staff raised red flags over requested waivers on building codes, sewer capacity concerns for future phases, and missing amenities in the first phase. The Planning Commission turned it down, citing issues with building materials and lack of planned community features. Developers counter that the project aligns with Northport’s long-term vision, offering diverse housing, preserving natural areas, and promoting walkability — with design rules limiting vinyl siding and protecting wetlands. The Council’s first reading is Monday, and they’ll need to decide whether to embrace the flexibility or reject the proposal.

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