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Carolina Beach is eyeing a bold new zoning plan for ten Cape Fear Boulevard properties, aiming to boost density from 17 to 29 units per acre and match downtown’s 50-foot height limit — but residents and officials are split. While the “commercial transition” zone promises smoother growth and code alignment, critics warn it could spill downtown vibes into neighborhoods, create a claustrophobic “tunnel effect,” and drive up costs for nearby homeowners. With no prior large-scale upzoning in town, the council and planning commission are weighing infrastructure needs and community impact before deciding — public input is set for August 11.

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