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Episode Seven - Council Wrap Up (2/19/26) and Reflections
In this episode of Wilmington Weekly, we walk through the February 19, 2026 Wilmington City Council meeting in full.Council completed third readings and voted on annexation and rezoning ordinances covering approximately 545 acres. We break down what that vote means procedurally, how a motion to table would have altered the timeline, and how authority now shifts to the referendum process.We also explain the difference between permitted and conditional uses within light industrial zoning, what role Planning Commission plays during site plan review, and what happens next if referendum petitions…
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