Zoning Map Amendment ZMA 2026-01 – 3637 Miller Bridge Road
Burke County
Summary
Commissioners rezoned 31.6 acres from industrial to residential mixed use, allowing 85 modular homes plus a daycare, healthcare, grocery, and service station. Neighbors worry about traffic at the congested East Burke school corridor and tiny 0.15-acre lots, while supporters point to the county's housing crisis and school enrollment declines.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $180,000 in additional annual tax revenue if all 85 homes sell around $250,000, per Commissioner Burns.
Young families and first-time buyers seeking affordable starter homes in eastern Burke County.
Nearby residents concerned about traffic congestion, lot sizes, and loss of the industrial buffer.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - May 18, 2026
Commissioners rezoned 31.6 acres from industrial to residential mixed use, allowing 85 modular homes plus a daycare, healthcare, grocery, and service station. Neighbors worry about traffic at the congested East Burke school corridor and tiny 0.15-acre lots, while supporters point to the county's housing crisis and school enrollment declines.
Board of Commissioners Pre-Agenda Meeting - May 4, 2026
A rezoning request for property at 3637 Miller Bridge Road in Connelly Springs is headed to a 6:00 p.m. public hearing. What the land can be used for in that area could change depending on how the board votes.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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