Board of Adjustment August 20, 2026

The City of Wilmington Board of Adjustment held a meeting on August 20, 2026, primarily addressing two key zoning and land use issues. The first involved a variance request for 308 Hooker Road to exceed the maximum allowable impact on the critical root zone of two specimen southern live oak trees as part of an eight-lot residential subdivision. The board discussed the applicant's efforts to preserve the trees despite site constraints and ultimately approved the variance with a condition requiring a deed restriction or covenant to protect the two specimen trees in perpetuity. The second matter was an appeal regarding a fence height and setback violation at 1159 C Lavender Drive. The board reviewed the special use permit, zoning setbacks, and fence location, ultimately upholding the city's determination that the fence did not comply with the required 10-foot setback at its current height, affirming the violation. No direct contract awards, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were discussed during the meeting.