MOORESVILLE, NC – The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners are balancing thoughtful growth opportunities, addressing community infrastructure needs, and responsibly discouraging unfettered, unsustainable development. Over the last year growth and development has been tempered in several ways.
The Town Board has removed by right apartments in every district. When considering all new apartment projects, the Town Board has prioritized methods to reduce density and requirements to commit to transportation improvements. All proposed apartment projects in commercial districts must now include a minimum of 25% commercial development. This increase in commercial development diversifies the tax base, reduces population density, and serves as a catalyst for significant transportation improvements.
The Town Board has also removed by right townhomes in residential districts. Most townhome projects are also considered by the Town Board with conditions to reduce density and include commitments to transportation improvements. All proposed townhome projects in commercial districts must now have minimum of 5% commercial development, diversifying the tax base and reducing population density. Many projects approved over the last year have also included attainable housing units.
In 2023, 100% of the approved projects were apartment only developments, while in 2024 only 5% of the approved housing units were apartment only projects. 54% of the approved units were in mixed-use developments, 36% were townhome only communities, and 5% were single-family home only communities. Accounting for size and population, in 2024, Mooresville approved significantly fewer new housing units through rezoning than neighboring areas of Troutman and Statesville.
Mayor Chris Carney voiced his optimism about the future of development in Mooresville. “I am proud of the work that this Board has done over the last 12 months to control growth while encouraging creative ways to increase our economic vitality. In 2025, we will continue to focus development projects in key areas of the Town, support projects that support job growth and economic development opportunities, and bolster infrastructure needed for approved projects. We also look forward to continuing to work with the State to prioritize funding for Mooresville road projects, such as the Highway 150 widening project set to begin soon.”
Sharing his appreciation for the community’s ongoing feedback and participation,
Mayor Carney said, “We are thankful to be part of such an active community. Your feedback and engagement as projects come up for approval has been invaluable in helping to focus our efforts.”
