Ebony is located in southern Brunswick County, VA - en route to Lake Gaston from I-85
Proper zoning is designed to protect A-1 communities like Ebony
by saying NO to B-1 spot zoning and over-commercialization
Brunswick County Zoning Ordinances protect the character and intent of A-1 Agricultural Districts by the use of constrained Conditional Use Permits for Business use requests - not spot re-zoning to B-1 Business that is being requested by this application!
Rezoning A-1 land to B-1 opens the door for inappropriate commercialization in the heart of this community - largely open-ended requiring no notice to the public and a rubber stamp approval because it complies with B-1 ordinances. Spot rezoning A-1 to B-1 undermines the County's rural heritage and Comprehensive Plan.
Any suggested benefits of a DG in this treasured, quaint setting do not offset the negative side effects and transformative impact to neighboring families and church. Two local stores will be put at risk. There are 3 Dollar Generals within 6 or10 miles of this location – and Family Dollar and Food Lion within 6.5 mi.