Land Use Research
Zoning research, rezoning research packages, and land use analysis — grounded in data and local market expertise.
What We Help With
We work with property owners, developers, and investors who need research and analysis on real estate decisions in the Wilmington market. Whether it's evaluating what a site can support, assembling the evidence behind an appeal, or putting together a rezoning research package — we bring the data and local knowledge to the table.
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.
Some of Our Methods
Vote Probability
We track planning and zoning commission decisions across New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington. That data lets us surface development trends by district and document how individual seats have historically voted, so applicants can size up the landscape before filing.
Evidence Backing
We compile publicly available documents and data points across New Hanover County — assessment records, transaction histories, zoning rulings, permit filings, and hearing transcripts — into the research packet an owner uses to support their own filing. Every submission is backed by documented, sourced evidence.
What We Do
Rezoning Applications
We prepare rezoning research packages backed by market data, comparable analysis, and financial modeling. We document what the planning board has historically responded to, so applicants can gauge how a case is likely to land before they file.
Variance Requests
When a project needs dimensional relief — setbacks, height, lot coverage — we build the supporting research package the applicant uses through approval.
Land Use Research
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 research, and regulatory review for acquisitions. Know exactly what you are buying before you close.
Need Research Support?
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