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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
January 12, 2026
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CASE NUMBER: BOA2512-0001
APPLICANT: Jeremy & Sheila Blanks
OWNER: Jeremy & Sheila Blanks
LOCATION: 143 Persimmon Tree Drive Cameron, NC 28326
ZONING: RA-20R Acreage: .49 PIN#: 9567-30-5737.000
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Rural / Agriculture
REQUEST: Gunsmithing / Without Associated Test Fire Berm
AERIAL:
Directions from Lillington: Travel NC 27 W toward NC 24-27 – Turn right onto Ponderosa Rd. – Turn left
onto Ponderosa Trail– Turn right onto Persimmon Tree Drive - Property is located on the left at 143
Persimmon Tree Drive.
Site
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION MAP
ZONING DISTRICT MAP
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A. Site: There is an existing single family dwelling under the ownership of the applicant.
B. Surrounding Land Uses: Surrounding land uses consist of residential home sites.
C. Utilities: Water – Public Sewer – Private
TRANSPORTATION:
• Annual daily traffic count for Persimmon Tree Drive is currently unavailable.
• Site distances are good along Persimmon Tree Drive.
BACKGROUND:
• The applicant is in the process of seeking approval to establish a home-based gunsmithing business.
• The applicant is not requesting the presence of a test fire vault or a firing berm in conjunction with the
requested uses on this application.
• Due to the property being located within a residential subdivision, a test firm berm is prohibited.
• This project will be required to go through a land use review process similar to that of a home occupation.
If approved, Planning Department staff will perform an inspection to verify all regulations, specifications
and conditions are adhered to prior to final permit approval.
• This requested use is subject to review, approval and inspections from agencies outside Harnett County’s
jurisdictional authority.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE V. USE REGULATIONS
1.2 Table of Use Types & Regulations
IND LI COMM O&I CONS RA-40 RA-30 RA-20R RA-20M PARKING USE GROUP LEVEL BUILDING CODE CLASS OTHER USES
11.4 Gunsmithing
Gunsmithing facilities operating in conjunction with and are located on an approved firing facility shall be deemed as a
permitted accessory use and shall not be required to obtain a Special Use permit. All other gunsmithing activities and
facilities shall be required to obtain a Special Use permit. All non-exempt gunsmithing facilities shall adhere to the
following requirements:
A. Gunsmithing facilities located within a residential structure shall not engage in the onsite display or sale of
firearms.
B. Facilities that will utilize a test fire vault or berm shall disclose this information on the Board of Adjustment
application, site plan and be approved as part of the Special Use approval.
C. Gunsmithing facilities shall only utilize a test fire berm for the purpose of verifying proper working order of an
assembled or repaired firearm. Recreational or any other form of shooting is prohibited on a test fire berm.
D. Facilities located within a residential subdivision shall only discharge a firearm within an approved test fire vault.
Outdoor test fire berms are prohibited when gunsmithing facilities are located within a residential subdivision.
E. Outdoor test fire berms shall only be fired upon from a distance not greater than twenty-five (25) feet. The
direction of fire into the berm shall be away from all right(s)-of-way and inhabitable structures.
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ARTICLE XIV. DEFINITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
2.2 General Definitions
Gunsmithing
The act of performing repairs, modifications, design or assembly of a firearm.
HARNETT COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH PLAN (HORIZONS 2040)
VISION
Harnett County is a unified, safe, healthy, and engaged community that is culturally vibrant, well-planned with a thriving
economy and a high-quality educational system, in harmony with its environmental and beautiful natural resources, and
with strong leadership ensuring equitable services so that all citizens will prosper.
FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES/ AGRICULTURAL and RURAL AREAS
Rural / Agriculture: Primarily agricultural and forestry uses with some rural business and rural residential areas. These
areas are located outside of existing and planned utility service areas and rely on septic systems for wastewater
treatment. The lack of utility and transportation infrastructure should limit the density of development to very low
density single family residential up to one dwelling per acre.
LAND USE GOALS & STRATEGIES / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ED-3: Support, grow, and strengthen existing business and industries across Harnett County
Strategy 3B: Support entrepreneurship and business development
B8: Support low-impact home based business and support “cottage industries” in mixed-use districts,
residential areas, and agricultural areas, while reducing negative impacts on adjacent residential
areas.
SITE PHOTOS
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SUBMITTED SITE PLAN