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Watershed impervious-surface (BUA) transfers

Cornelius

Summary

Two properties bought extra buildable impervious area from donor lots within the same watershed — the state-required mechanism for lake-friendly development. Both transfers cleared the Watershed Review Board unanimously.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 11, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Recipient property owners gain additional buildable paved area; donor lots permanently give up that capacity.

✅Who benefits

The two recipient property owners gain impervious capacity for improvements like pools.

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