MARSHBROOK

Consulting

Zoning analysis, rezoning strategy, and land use advisory - grounded in data and local market expertise.

What We Help With

We work with property owners, developers, and investors who need analytical support on real estate decisions in the Wilmington market. Whether it's evaluating what a site can support, building a case for an appeal, or navigating the rezoning process - we bring the data and local knowledge to the table.

Underwriting & Due Diligence
Tax Appeal Filings
Rezoning Applications
Variance & CUP Permits
Highest-and-Best-Use Analysis
Site Feasibility Modeling

Zoning District Explorer

New Hanover County has 30+ zoning districts. The size of each tile below reflects parcel count. Click any zone to see the details.

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Commercial
Mixed Use
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Some of Our Methods

Vote Probability

We have archived and analyzed tens of thousands of commissioner meeting minutes, rezoning hearings, and board decisions across New Hanover County. That data lets us extract development trends by district, identify patterns in how individual commissioners vote, and estimate the probability of approval on a seat-by-seat basis before you ever file an application.

Your Project"We predict your project to pass with a 4-3 vote"85%Seat 162%Seat 234%Seat 391%Seat 448%Seat 573%Seat 619%Seat 7

Evidence Backing

Every submission we prepare is backed by real evidence. We have access to thousands of recent, publicly accessible documents and data points across New Hanover County - assessment records, transaction histories, zoning rulings, permit filings, and hearing transcripts. When we file an appeal, submit a rezoning application, or present a case to the city or county, it comes with the data to support it. Not opinions. Not estimates. Documented, sourced, cross-referenced evidence.

YOUR CASE FILEComparable Sales12 matched transactionsAssessment History8 years of recordsHearing Precedents3 similar cases wonZoning DocumentationPermitted use verifiedMarket ConditionsVacancy, rent trends, cap ratesEvery layer sourced, documented, and cross-referenced

What We Do

Rezoning Applications

We prepare and present rezoning cases backed by market data, comparable analysis, and financial modeling. We know what the planning board wants to see - and we can estimate the likelihood of approval before you file.

Variance Requests

When a project needs dimensional relief - setbacks, height, lot coverage - we build the case and manage the process from application to approval.

Land Use Advisory

Highest-and-best-use analysis for any parcel in New Hanover County. We quantify what a site can support and what it is worth under different zoning scenarios.

Due Diligence

Zoning verification, entitlement risk assessment, and regulatory review for acquisitions. Know exactly what you are buying before you close.

Need Analytical Support?

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