Proximity Development Faces Community Pushback | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Carolina Beach is in a heated standoff over The Proximity development’s short-term rental plan—developers want 10% of units leased for under 90 days, sparking fears of noise, trash, and crime. After a grueling three-hour hearing, the planning commission sided with residents, recommending only 12 units allowed for 31+ day leases. One commissioner was outright opposed from the start, recalling early concerns about short-term rentals. Developers claimed their goal is flexibility—not vacation rentals—and cited demand from locals and seasonal workers, but neighbors slammed their pitch, citing…