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US 421 “ED/Med Corridor” Overlay
A recommendation from the 2015 Harnett County Comprehensive Growth Plan this “Ed-Med” corridor is a location where conceptual plans paired with marketing efforts could be advantageous
to the County.
“Concentrate future economic growth in the Campbell health-education corridor, along the I-95 corridor, in pockets contiguous to high residential concentrations for retail and services,
and in the municipalities.”
Article IV. Zoning & Overlay Districts
Section 12.0 Highway Corridor Overlay Districts - HCO
An amendment to the Harnett County’s U.D.O is requested in order to establish the “Ed- Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District within Article IV, Section 12.0 Highway Corridor Overlay
District.
The purpose of the “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District (EM-HCO) is to provide specific development standards that are applicable only to certain areas along US Highway 421
in Harnett County’s Jurisdiction. The EM-HCO District shall apply to all parcels located on either side of US Highway 421 from the Town of Lillington’s planning & development regulation
jurisdiction (west) to the Town of Erwin’s planning and development regulation jurisdiction (east). These regulations apply only to non- residential development. Nothing herein requires
a change or alteration to land uses or structures existing on the effective date of this Ordinance.
Jan – May 2022: staff worked w/ a consultant, Stewart engineering & planning firm
June 6th: Planning Board presentation & update
June 13th: County Commissioner update
July 27th: virtual Public info session; notifications sent to property owners
September 6th: Planning Board mtg, public meeting, 234 notifications sent to property owners
September 13th: CC work session & project discussion
September 19th: CC mtg for adoption, 3rd set of notifications sent to property owners