Clarifying and Revising Purchasing Conditions for Salable Lots
New Bern, NC
Summary
The Property Sales workgroup was set to discuss changes to the conditions the city attaches when selling redevelopment lots. These conditions affect how quickly buyers like Mr. Chapman can build.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Signage could cost from about $28 per yard sign to several hundred dollars apiece installed.
Buyers of city lots who want clearer, faster rules for building.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Redevelopment Commission - Oct 14, 2026
Marvin Berry asked the commission to put the vacant lot next door at 722 Third Avenue on its sellable lots list. That would open it up for purchase by private buyers. No decision is confirmed.
Redevelopment Commission - Aug 12, 2026
The marketing workgroup was scheduled to discuss buying signs to advertise salable lots and creating a Facebook page. Better visibility could help the lots sell faster.
Redevelopment Commission - Jun 10, 2026
The Property Sales workgroup was set to discuss changes to the conditions the city attaches when selling redevelopment lots. These conditions affect how quickly buyers like Mr. Chapman can build.
Redevelopment Commission - Mar 11, 2026
The Property Sales and Marketing workgroups were to discuss revising purchasing conditions and adding signage to lots the city wants to sell.
Redevelopment Commission - Feb 11, 2026
The commission has no written standard for when to sell lots without requiring housing, leading to fairness concerns. A new process would require buyer packages, set conditions up front, and make upset bidders honor the same restrictions.
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