Mooresville, NC — The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners recognizes that the proposed Islamic Center has generated significant public interest, and we appreciate the residents who have respectfully shared their questions, concerns, and perspectives. In order to foster informed engagement across our community, we are sharing the following foundational information about this project.
The property for this project is zoned Community Commercial, where religious assembly is a permitted, by-right use under the town's Unified Development Ordinance. Religious use has been permitted on the property since it was annexed into the town limits in 1998.
The location for this project features unique topographical conditions that naturally limit its development potential. The proposed site plan includes 52 parking spaces and two buildings: a 2,691-square-foot prayer hall and a 2,235-square-foot kitchen and office building. The total occupiable space is 4,926 square feet. The current site work being performed is a series of four retaining walls being installed to create the buildable area for the buildings.
As elected officials, it is our responsibility to ensure that the town's ordinances and applicable state and federal laws are applied fairly, consistently and without preference. Every property owner and applicant is subject to the same review process and the same application of the town's adopted regulations.
The board remains committed to transparency, professionalism and the rule of law. All decisions must be based on adopted ordinances, objective standards and legal requirements, which do not allow for different rules for different religious groups.
We encourage all members of our community to remain respectful in their discussions and interactions as this project moves through the appropriate processes.
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