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Home My WebLink About031026 agenda packetREGULAR MEETING Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 1 1.Call to order – Chairman Duncan Jaggers 2.Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Vice Chairman Matt Nicol 3.Harnett County Heroes Remembrance Presentation 4.Consider additions and deletions to the published agenda 5.Consent Agenda A.Regular Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026 6.ETC Institute Presentation of Community Survey Results 7.Final Update on the 2026 Reappraisal; Christine Wallace, Tax Administrator 8.Development Services Briefing on upcoming Public Hearings:A.PLAN2512-0003 Proposed Zoning Change from the Industrial & Conservation Zoning District tothe RA-30 & Conservation Zoning District, and a proposed future land use classification changefrom the Employment Growth Area & Conservation future land use classification to theRural/Agricultural & Conservation future land use classification - Landowner / Applicant:RockSolid Farm LLC / Montgomery Ballard; 26.5 of 29.46 +/- acres; Pin #1538-15-8078.000;From Industrial to RA-30 Zoning District, and from Employment Growth Area/Conservation LandUse Classification to Rural/Agricultural /Conservation Land Use Classification; AverasboroTownship; Off SR# 1709 (Hodges Chapel Road on Pilgrims View Lane).B.PLAN2601-0001 Proposed Zoning Change from the Commercial Zoning District to the RA-20RZoning District Landowner / Applicant: Virginia L Turner C/O Trudeau Nichols POA / TrudeauNichols; 4.06 +/- acres; Pin #0534-75-8105.000; From Commercial to RA-20R Zoning District;Anderson Creek Township; Intersection of SR# 2045 (Elliot Bridge Road) & SR# 2044 (Will LucasRoad)C.PLAN2601-0002 Proposed Zoning Change from the RA-30 Zoning District to the CommercialZoning District Landowner / Applicant: Clear River, LLC / Anas Elerian; 3.95+/- acres out of 14.12acres (consisting of three parcels); Pin #’s 1515-54-4263, 1515-54-5095, 1515-53-6887; FromRA-30 to the Commercial Zoning District; Averasboro Township; SR# 1811 (Bud Hawkins Road).D.PLAN2512-0002 Proposed Text Amendment - Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance;Article IV, Sections 1.0 - 14.0 to include Subsections 3.1-3.9, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.6, 6.1-6.5,7.1-7.5, 11.1- Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 2 11.2, 12.1-12.6, 13.1-13.5, 14.1-14.5; Article XIII, Section 6.0, Subsection 6.2; Article XIV, Section 2.0, Subsection 2.2 “Conditional Zoning” 9.Discuss policy on requirement of sidewalks; Mark Locklear, Development Services Director 10.Discuss and consider approval of a request to award Task Order 4: Powdered Activated Carbon(PAC) Testing and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Preliminary Engineering ReportContract; Tommy Burns, Harnett Regional Water Director 11.County Manager’s Report – Brent Trout, County ManagerA.March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda ReviewB.Upcoming meetings and InvitationsC.LIFE St. Joseph of the Pines PACE Program Update D.Budget RevisionsE.Budget Amendments – Motion to approve budget amendments as requested by the FinanceOfficer. 12.New Business 13.Commissioners’ Comments 14.Closed Session 15.Recess and reconvene to meet jointly with the Board of Elections in the Training Room 103Adownstairs in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library. 16.Adjourn 17.Reconvene as the governing body of Southwest Water & Sewer District to consider the approvalof an easement for a pipeline right-of -way located on Fort Bragg Military Reservation. 18.Adjourn CONDUCT OF THE MARCH 10, 2026 MEETING Live audio of the meeting will be streamed on the Harnett County Government’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7mTF6HTD65x_98EhAMeMg/featured. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 1 of 5 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman Matthew B. Nicol, Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner William Morris, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Jaggers called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Vice Chairman Nicol led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation. Amy Noel, Assistant Veterans Services Director, presented information regarding Harnett County Heroes Remembrance recognition. We are recognizing and honoring veterans that appear on our Wall of Heroes. These individuals have received awards for acts of individual heroism, not as a unit. Ms. Noel read Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Jesse Porter’s citation. Chairman Jaggers presented Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Porter with a certificate. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the agenda as published. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. Chairman Jaggers opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following people provided comments: 1.Larry Happ of 365 Bogie Landing Drive, Lillington, NC. 2.Eric Stevenson of 100 Valley Stream Road, Spring Lake, NC. No one else spoke and the public comment period was closed. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent agenda were as follows: A.Minutes Item 5 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 2 of 5 i. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2026 Matt Braswell, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with Martin & Starnes presented the following information regarding the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending 2025. A copy of the presentation is attached. (Attachment 1) • Audit Highlights o Unmodified Opinion o Cooperative Staff o No Finds or Questioned Costs o No Material Weaknesses or Significant Deficiencies Commissioner Matthews had requested at the last meeting to table a request to amend the Library Board of Trustees Bylaws specifically Article III, Section 2.1.A. Commissioner Matthews expressed concerns with using just social media to advertise vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees. He shared he realizes that our society has moved to receiving information for the most part electronically. I do believe there is still a segment of our population who may not be as proficient with obtaining their information that way and still depend on looking at a local paper to keep up with the news and discover what opportunities may be available. I do believe I would feel better if we advertised positions locally. Following some additional discussion, Commissioner Matthews made a motion to continue to advertise in the Dunn Daily Record and the Sanford Herald. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris. Commissioner McKoy asked if the proposed change eliminated the newspaper. Kimberly VanBeck, Library Director, stated we were trying to meet the people where they are. We certainly weren’t restricting the use of the newspaper, but it would remove the “must.” Chairman Jaggers stated it is my understanding the motion would request that you continue to use local newspapers, the Dunn Daily Record and Sanford Herald. Commissioner Matthews stated it certainly would not prevent you from continuing to advertise on social media and on your website. Following additional discussion, Chairman Jaggers called for a vote on the motion to include the Dunn Daily Record and Sanford Harold as the local newspapers where vacancies will be advertised for the Library Board of Trustees. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Noel, Assistant Veterans Services Director, reviewed a request to accept the County Veterans Office State Grant in the amount of $20,000 to be used for outreach and events. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the request to accept the County Veterans Office State Grant in the amount of $20,000 to be used for outreach and events. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously. Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, reviewed a request to approve the fireworks application from Pyrostar Entertainment, LLC, for Campbell University’s baseball season fireworks displays. Pyrostar Entertainment LLC meets all safety requirements related to fire code compliance. The events will take place on March 6th at 8 p.m. and March 27th at 10 p.m. Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve the fireworks application from Pyrostar Entertainment, LLC for Campbell University’s baseball Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 3 of 5 season fireworks displays. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously. Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer, reviewed a request for approval of the WebEx countywide phone system agreement. The Harnett County IT Department requests to enter a new 5-year agreement with Presidio and Cisco WebEx Calling for licensing and cloud hosting services, securing current pricing through the North Carolina 204x contract. Annual payments: $79,076.12 for 5 years, totaling $395,380.62. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to approve the 5-year agreement for the WebEx countywide phone system. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. Mr. Hall also reviewed a request for approval to transfer the Tower Access Agreement to Ripple Fiber. Ripple Fiber requests that Harnett County transfer the Tower Access Agreement from CloudWyze to Ripple Fiber. The assets on these two towers must remain in place until Ripple completes its fiber build- out to replace this wireless connection. Site locations of the towers are as follows: Site 1 Site Name: Lillington Site Address: 1005 Edwards Brothers Dr., Lillington, Harnett County, NC Site 2 Site Name: Oakridge River Rd Site Address: 1979 Oakridge River Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the transfer of the Tower Access Agreement to Ripple Fiber. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously. Mr. Hall provided an update on broadband and information included: • As of February 2026, Ripple Fiber has nearly 2000 homes activated and 11 miles of fiber in the Town of Coats and the western part of Harnett County. • Milestone 3. 500 Homes passed - 10% of agreement = $200,000 • Milestone 4. 1,500 Homes passed - 10% of agreement = $200,000 • Total = $400,000 • Ripple is requesting payouts for Milestones 3 and 4 as outlined in the agreement. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the payouts for Milestones 3 & 4 as outlined in Ripple Fiber’s agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and it carried unanimously. Mr. Hall also provided a quick update on the GREAT Grant and the CAB Grant which included the following information: GREAT Grant • BrightSpeed will be serving over 4500 locations • Spectrum will be serving around 800 locations Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 4 of 5 • Ripple Fiber will be serving around over 1000 locations CAB Grant • BrightSpeed an additional 2000 locations • Spectrum an additional 300 locations • Windstream/Kinetic less than 100 locations o Received in October 2025 Major Gary McNeill reviewed a request to approve a new Director of Public Safety Communications position. This position will be responsible for the strategic planning, operation, and maintenance of the county’s public safety communications infrastructure. This position ensures that critical emergency services which include the Sheriff’s Office, local Municipal Police Departments, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management Services, Harnett Regional Water, and Harnett Area Regional Transport have 24/7 reliable radio connectivity for mission critical operations. This position will be an exempt position with a pay grade of 31 within the Sheriff’s Office. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve a new Director of Public Safety Communications position. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously. Lynn Lambert, Natural Resources Director/Conservation Education Coordinator, reviewed a request to accept the award of $1,416,360 from the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to secure a conservation easement on 330 acres of working forest land in NW Harnett County protecting water quality along both Hectors Creek and the Cape Fear River. This will be paired with a previously accepted $500,000 award from the NCDA Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to purchase the development rights of the property providing perpetual conservation of working forest land and protection of water quality. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the acceptance of the award of $1,416,360 from the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to secure a conservation easement on 330 acres of working forest land in NW Harnett County. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously. The Board of Commissioner reviewed Boards and Committees applications. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the appointment of Drew Bryant to the Home and Community Block Grant Committee as the county employee representative. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to appoint Mike Lancaster as the District 5 representative to serve on the Harnett County Public Library Board of Trustees. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to approve the reappointment of Rose Ferguson to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council as the County Commissioner appointee. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 5 of 5 Brent Trout, County Manager, reviewed the 2nd Quarter FY2026 TEAM Harnett Performance Management Report. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to approve the budget amendments as requested by the Finance Director. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously. (Attachment 2) Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve a Resolution requesting NCDOT add Caldwell Street and Onslow Court in the Overhills Creek Subdivision Section 8 to the State’s Secondary Road System. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. (Attachment 3) Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve a Resolution requesting NCDOT add Double Barrel Street, Bonnie Girl Court, Clyde Dog Court, Dive Bomb Street and Decoy Spread Place in Duncans Crossing Subdivision to the State’s Secondary Road System. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously. (Attachment 4) The Commissioners viewed a short video message from North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) President Wallace Nelson. Commissioner Morris made a motion to go into Closed Session to consult with the county’s legal counsel in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain litigation including the following case: Amerson v. Estate of Thompson, et. al US District Court for the Eastern District of NC Case File # 5:26-cv-98-D and to discuss a personnel matter. This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a) (3) & (6). The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. Following a motion to come out of Closed Session, Chairman Jaggers called the meeting back into open session. Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board asked the Board if Tuesday, March 31st at 11:30 am would work for the Commissioners in order to hold the Legislative Luncheon which had previously been canceled due to inclement weather. Consensus of the Board was to reschedule the Legislative Luncheon for Tuesday, March 31st at 11:30 am. Commissioner Morris made a motion to adjourn at 10:30 am. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman Melissa Capps, Clerk \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\7 2026-03-10 - Agenda Item for Final Update on 2026 Reappraisal.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Final Update on the 2026 Reappriasal REQUESTED BY: Christine L. Wallace, Tax Administrator REQUEST: The Tax Administrator respectfully requests to present the final update on the 2026 reappraisal. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 7 \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8A.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2512- 0003_RockSolidFarms_Rezoning_RA-30.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLAN2512-0003, Proposed Zoning Change from the Industrial & Conservation Zoning District to the RA-30 & Conservation Zoning District, and a proposed future land use classification change from the Employment Growth Area & Conservation future land use classification to the Rural/Agricultural & Conservation future land use classification REQUESTED BY: Sarah Arbour, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: RockSolid Farm LLC / Montgomery Ballard; 26.5 of 29.46 +/- acres; Pin #1538-15-8078.000; From Industrial to RA-30 Zoning District, and from Employment Growth Area/Conservation Land Use Classification to Rural/Agricultural /Conservation Land Use Classification; Averasboro Township; Off SR# 1709 (Hodges Chapel Road on Pilgrims View Lane). Development Services staff is recommending approval of the requested rezoning to the RA-30 zoning district. Through the evaluation, staff found that the requested rezoning to the RA-30 zoning district and the reclassification of the future land use to the Rural/Agricultural classification from the Employment Growth Area classification to be compatible with the surrounding land uses and adjacent properties zoned RA-30. Additional Information: At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board hearing, the Board voted unanimously (5-0), to recommend approval of the requested zoning change to the RA-30 zoning district, and the requested future land use classification change to the Rural/Agricultural classification. No one spoke in opposition. Item 8A \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8A.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2512- 0003_RockSolidFarms_Rezoning_RA-30.docx Page 2 of 2 FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 10 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2512-0003 Sarah Arbour, Planner II sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: March 2, 2026 County Commissioners: March 16, 2026 Requested Rezoning and a Land Use Map Amendment from the Industrial & Conservation Zoning District to the RA-30 & Conservation Zoning District, and from the Employment Growth Area/Conservation Land Use Classification to the Rural & Agricultural/Conservation Land Use Classification Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Rocksolid Farm, LLC Name: Montgomery Ballard Address: 20 Pilgrims View Ln. Address: 30 Pilgrims View Ln. City/State/Zip: Dunn, NC 28334 City/State/Zip: Dunn, NC 28334 Property Description PIN(s): 1538-15-8078.000 Acreage: +/- 26.5 of 29.42 Address/SR No.: Pilgrims View Lane, Dunn NC 28334 Township: Johnsonville Lillington Neill’s Creek Stewart’s Creek Upper Little River Anderson Creek Averasboro Barbecue Black River Buckhorn Duke Grove Hectors Creek Vicinity Map STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 10 Physical Characteristics Site Description The site is currently vacant. There appears to be the construction of a pond taking place on the property. The property is split-zoned with two zoning classifications, Industrial and Conservation. Approximately 26 acres of the property are zoned Industrial, and the remaining +/- 3 acres along the northern property line are zoned Conservation. The northern section of the property located along the Mingo Swamp contains several acres of wetlands and is partially located within the 100-year flood plain, according to GIS records. Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding land uses consist of agricultural activities and residential uses. Background  Zoning was adopted in the Averasboro township in 1988. A search of the county records indicated that the property has likely been zoned Industrial since zoning was first adopted in this section of the county.  Due to the number of existing lots located along the current access, Pilgrims View Ln., further subdivision of the property into lots less than 10.01 acres is not currently possible.  Planning staff coordinated with the Economic Development Department to evaluate the potential impact of the proposed loss of industrially zoned land. The Economic Development Department agreed with the recommendation from Planning Services staff to rezone the property to RA-30. STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 10 Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: Transportation Pilgrims View Ln. is a privately maintained road. Traffic counts are not available. Site Distances Good Access: Pilgrims View Ln. : Pilgrims View Lane is a privately maintained gravel road approximately 20 feet wide. The subject property is located about .2 mile from the state road on Pilgrims View Ln. The current access is not sufficient for immediate industrial development or further subdivision of the property into lots less than 10.01 acres. STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 10 Zoning District Compatibility Current Industrial Requested RA-30 Parks & Rec X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X SUP Manufactured Homes SUP Multi-Family SUP Institutional X SUP Commercial Services X SUP Retail X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing X The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE Conservation RA-30 Employment Growth Area Parks & Rec X X X Natural Preserves X X X Bona Fide Farms X X X Single Family Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated Manufactured Homes Multi-Family Institutional X X Commercial Service X X Retail X X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing SUP X RA-30 RA-20R Industrial Commercial Conservation Employment Growth Area Conservation STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 10 Zoning Compatibility: INDUSTRIAL : The site is currently zoned Industrial, which is established to promote and protect both existing industrial activities and potential sites which are considered suitable for industrial use, and prohibit uses of land which would substantially interfere with the continuation of uses permitted in the district, and to promote the operation of well-planned and maintained Industrial facilities. RA-30: The RA-30 Residential/Agricultural District (RA-30) is established as primarily a single family residential and agricultural district but includes occasional two-family and multifamily structures. Future Land Use Classification Compatibility: Employment Growth Area These areas are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic development opportunities. Uses encouraged in the Employment Growth Areas include but are not limited to industrial, warehouse, office, research and development, “tech flex”, medical, energy, and distribution. Residential development is appropriate only when not in conflict with existing or future industry or commercial uses or focal development areas. Site Photographs Site STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 10 Road View STAFF REPORT Page 7 of 10 Surrounding Land Uses Evaluation Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. The subject property is adjacent to RA-30-zoned parcels, and the adjacent uses are consistent with those permitted in the RA-30 zoning district. Surrounding land uses consist of single-family homes and agricultural activities, which are permitted uses in the RA-30 zoning district. Yes No B. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the interest of the general public and not merely the interest of the individual or small group. The uses permitted under the proposed zoning classification are in the interest of the general public because the permitted uses within the proposed zoning classification are more compatible with the adjacent and surrounding land uses than those permitted under the current zoning classification, Industrial. Yes No C. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved) All of the uses permitted within the RA-30 zoning district are compatible with the surrounding residential and agricultural land uses. Yes No D. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. STAFF REPORT Page 8 of 10 There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by the uses permitted in the requested zoning district. The uses permitted in the RA-30 zoning district are more compatible with the adjacent land uses and zoning classification than the uses permitted in the Industrial zoning district. Uses permitted in the current zoning district have the potential to adversely affect the neighborhood. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. Sound Planning Practices The proposed change from the Industrial Zoning District to the RA-30 zoning district is in accordance with sound planning practices for the following reasons: -The uses permitted in the current zoning classification, Industrial, are incompatible with the surrounding residential and agricultural land uses; however, all of the permitted uses in the RA-30 zoning district are compatible with the surrounding lands uses. -The absence of available infrastructure does not support industrial use or development of the land. A zoning change to the RA-30 would preclude this type of development and instead support more appropriate residential uses. -The subject property abuts the Mingo Swamp and appears to contain several acres of land which are environmentally sensitive. The requested rezoning supports lower impact uses such as low-density residential development, which is more compatible with the presence of environmentally sensitive areas. Harnett County Future Land Use Map The proposed rezoning to the RA-30 Zoning district is not compatible with the current land use classification, Employment Growth Area & Conservation. Approval of the proposed rezoning to the RA-30 zoning district will automatically amend the future land use classification to the “Rural/Agricultural” Land Use Designation”.  Rural/Agricultural Land Use Designation: 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. Procedure for Amending the Future Land Use Classification When in Conflict with the Requested Zoning District Pursuant to G.S. 160D-605(a): Land Use Plan Amendments Made in Conjunction with Zoning Map/Change Amendments Where a proposed zoning change petition conflicts with the Land Use Plan, the Planning Staff may also request a Land Use Plan amendment, to be considered simultaneously with the zoning district change request, as outlined herein. STAFF REPORT Page 9 of 10 A. In such a case, the Planning Board and County Board of Commissioners shall consider the plan amendment proposal and the zoning change petition separately, and shall vote separately on the two (2) items (though the votes may occur simultaneously). B. The Planning Board shall submit its report and recommendation regarding the Land Use Plan amendment to Board of Commissioners at the same time it submits its report and recommendation regarding the zoning change petition. C. For the purposes of this Section, Land Use Plan amendments will automatically be advertised in conjunction with the zoning district change request. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA-30 would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on compatibility with the surrounding land uses and the adjacent parcels with a RA-30 zoning classification. Therefore, it is recommended that the proposed change of zoning to the RA-30 zoning district is APPROVED, and that the future land use classification be AMENDED to the Rural/Agricultural future land use classification. Additional Information At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board hearing, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to APPROVE the zoning change from the Industrial zoning district to the RA-30 zoning district, and voted (5-0) to APPROVE the request to amend the future land use designation from the Employment Growth Area land use designation to the Rural/Agricultural land use designation. There was no one present to speak in opposition. Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. STAFF REPORT Page 10 of 10 GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small -scale rezoning \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8B.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2601-0001 _Nichols_Rezoning_RA-20R.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLAN2601-0001, Proposed Zoning Change from the Commercial Zoning District to the RA-20R Zoning District REQUESTED BY: Sarah Arbour, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: Virginia L Turner C/O Trudeau Nichols POA / Trudeau Nichols; 4.06 +/- acres; Pin #0534-75-8105.000; From Commercial to RA-20R Zoning District; Anderson Creek Township; Intersection of SR# 2045 (Elliot Bridge Road) & SR# 2044 (Will Lucas Road) Development Services staff is recommending approval of the requested rezoning to the RA-20R zoning district. Through the evaluation of the request, staff found the requested rezoning to the RA-20R zoning district to be compatible with the surrounding land uses and the future land use designation, Low Density Residential. Additional Information: At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board hearing, the Board voted unanimously (5-0), to recommend approval of the requested zoning change to the RA-20R zoning district based on compatibility with the surrounding land uses and future land use designation. No one spoke in opposition. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 8B \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8B.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2601-0001 _Nichols_Rezoning_RA-20R.docx Page 2 of 2 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 8 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2601-0001 Sarah Arbour, Planner II sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: March 2, 2026 County Commissioners: March 16, 2026 Rezoning from the Commercial to the RA-20R Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Virginia Turner & Nichols Trudeau Name: Trudeau Nichols Address: 4538 NC HWY 581 Address: 4538 NC HWY 581 City/State/Zip: Kenly, NC 27542 City/State/Zip: Kenly, NC 27542 Property Description PIN(s): 0534-75-8105.000 Acreage: +/- 4.06 Address/SR No.: 3011 Will Lucas Rd. Linden, NC Township: Johnsonville Lillington Neill’s Creek Stewart’s Creek Upper Little River Anderson Creek Averasboro Barbecue Black River Buckhorn Duke Grove Hectors Creek Vicinity Map STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 8 Physical Characteristics Site Description The site consists of a single-family residence and accessory structures. Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding land uses consist of single-family residential uses and agricultural activities. Brandermill Subdivision Located to the South STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 8 Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: Transportation Annual Average Daily Trips on this section of Will Lucas Rd. are 1,900 and 2,700 on Elliot Bridge Rd. Site Distances Fair: Complicated by the proximity to the off-set intersection of Elliot Bridge Rd. and Will Lucas Rd. Current Commercial Requested RA-20R Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X Institutional SUP X Commercial Services X SUP Retail X Wholesale SUP Industrial Manufacturing The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses Zoning Compatibility STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 8 Land Use Classification Compatibility Zoning Compatibility: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-20R The RA-20R Residential/Agricultural District (RA-20R) is established primarily to support agricultural and residential development. Inclusive in such higher density residential developments may consist of single- family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, and duplexes. Future Land Use Classification Compatibility: Low-Density Residential Single family detached residential intended to remain predominately suburban in character and provide for low density single-family residential development. Gross densities of 1-2 dwelling units per acre depending on zoning, utilities, soils, and character of adjacent development. Smaller lot sizes could be permitted as part of a Compatibility Development, which would also include a higher amount of open space to preserve sensitive environmental areas. ZONING LAND USES Commercial Low-Density Residential Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X Institutional X X Commercial Service X SUP Retail X Wholesale X Industrial Manufacturing SUP The above is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district, please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. Land Use Compatibility STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 8 Site Photographs Across Road STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 8 Road View Evaluation Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. The subject property is situated in a residential area surrounded by properties zoned RA-20R. A change of zoning to the RA-20R would be appropriate. Yes No B. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the interest of the general public and not merely the interest of the individual or small group. All of the uses permitted outright in the RA-20R zoning district are compatible with the existing land uses and predominant surrounding zoning district. STAFF REPORT Page 7 of 8 Yes No C. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved) There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. The property is surrounded by residential land uses, and RA-20R is the predominant zoning distri ct in the area. Yes No D. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any uses permitted in the proposed change. The uses in the requested zoning district, RA-20R, are more compatible with the existing land uses and surrounding zoning district than the uses permitted in the Commercial Zoning District. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed rezoning to the RA-20R Zoning District is in accordance with the comprehensive plan. The underlying future land use is Low Density Residential, which supports the current use of the property. The Low Density Residential future land use designation is defined below: Low Density Residential: Single family detached residential intended to remain predominately suburban in character and provide for low density single-family residential development. Gross densities of 1-2 dwelling units per acre depending on zoning, utilities, soils, and character of adjacent development. Smaller lot sizes could be permitted as part of Compatibility Development, which would also include a higher amount of open space to preserve sensitive environmental areas. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to the RA-20R Zoning District is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the future land use designation, Low Density Residential. Therefore, it is recommended that the proposed change of zoning to the RA-20R Zoning District is APPROVED. Additional Information At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend that the rezoning to the RA-20R zoning district be APPROVED. The Board voted to approve the rezoning request due to compatibility of the zoning district with the surrounding land uses and the future land use classification, Low Density Residential. There was no one present to speak in opposition. STAFF REPORT Page 8 of 8 Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small -scale rezoning \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8C.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2601_0002_Elerian_Rezoning_Commercial.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLAN2601-0002, Proposed Zoning Change from the RA-30 Zoning District to the Commercial Zoning District REQUESTED BY: Sarah Arbour, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: Clear River, LLC / Anas Elerian; 3.95+/- acres out of 14.12 acres (consisting of three parcels); Pin #’s 1515-54-4263, 1515-54-5095, 1515-53-6887; From RA-30 to the Commercial Zoning District; Averasboro Township; SR# 1811 (Bud Hawkins Road). Development Services staff is recommending approval of the requested rezoning to the Commercial zoning district. Through the evaluation, staff found the request to be compatible with the future land use designation, Employment Growth Area, and places the split zoned site into one, unified zoning classification. Additional Information: At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend that the requested rezoning from the RA-30 zoning district to the Commercial zoning district be APPROVED. The Board found that the requested rezoning was compatible with the future land use designation, Employment Growth Area. Additionally, the requested rezoning would place the site in one, unified zoning classification. Two residents spoke in opposition to the rezoning request at the Planning Board meeting. Both residents own property across the road from the subject site. They expressed concerns that the proposed rezoning would alter the residential character of the community, increase traffic on Bud Hawkins Road — a two-lane roadway — including additional large truck traffic, and potentially reduce surrounding residential property values. They also stated that the development could create negative visual impacts on existing nearby homes. Item 8C \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8C.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2601_0002_Elerian_Rezoning_Commercial.docx Page 2 of 2 FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE Page 1 of 2 APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE Planning Department 420 McKinney Pkwy P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: (910) 893-7525 Opt. 2 Fax: (910) 893-2793 Total Fee: Receipt: Permit: Hearing Date: Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Name: Address: Address: City/State/Zip: City/State/Zip: E-mail: E-mail: Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: Property Description PIN(s): ____-__-____ Parcel Size (Acres): ____ Rezoning Request (Acres):____ Address/SR No.: Directions from Lillington: Deed Book: Plat Book: Page: Page: Utilities Available: Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other (Unverified) Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other (Unverified) Existing Zoning: Conservation RA-20M RA-20R RA-30 RA-40 Commercial Light Industrial Industrial Office & Inst’l Requested Zoning: Conservation RA-20M RA-20R RA-30 RA-40 Commercial Light Industrial Industrial Office & Inst’l Township: (07) Grove (08) Hectors Creek (09) Johnsonville (10) Lillington (11) Neill’s Creek (12) Stewart’s Creek (13) Upper Little River (01) Anderson Creek (02) Averasboro (03) Barbecue (04) Black River (05) Buckhorn (06) Duke Attachments • Written description of property from recorded deed • Recorded map of property at scale of not less than one (1) inch = 200 feet • Explanation of why the zoning change is requested, addressing applicable portions of Article XII of the Zoning Ordinance Clear River, LLC2523 Girvan Dr Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 910 324 5841 Anas Elerian PO Box 12 Buies Creek, NC 27506 ake@ZakariaConstruct.com 919 448 5366 1515 -54- 4263 1515 -54- 5095 1515 -53- 6887 14.2 3.95 755, 2330 684, 862 1334-1448 Bud Hawkins Rd, Dunn, NC 28334 Sign.com Document ID:45d3cb482f - Page 1/2 APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE Page 2 of 2 Signatures The undersigned applicant hereby certifies that, to the hest of his or her knowledge and belief, all information supplied with this application is true and accurate: Property Owner Signature Date Authorized Agent Signature Date Property Owner Signature Date Requirements for Consideration The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendations unless: 2.1 The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. 2.2 There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. 2.3 There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) 2.4 There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. 2.5 The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. 2/23/20262/23/2026 Sign.com Document ID:45d3cb482f - Page 2/2 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 8 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2601-0002 Sarah Arbour, Planner II sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: March 2, 2026 County Commissioners: March 16, 2026 Rezoning from the RA-30 Zoning District to the Commercial Zoning District Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Clear River, LLC Name: Anas Elerian Address: 2523 Girvan Dr. Address: P.O. Box 12 City/State/Zip: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 City/State/Zip: Buies Creek, NC 27506 Property Description PIN(s): 1515-54-4263.000, 1515-54-5095.000, and 1515-53-6887.000 Acreage: +/- 3.95 of 14.12 Address/SR No.: 1334, 1446, & 1448 Bud Hawkins Rd., Dunn, NC Township: Johnsonville Lillington Neill’s Creek Stewart’s Creek Upper Little River Anderson Creek Averasboro Barbecue Black River Buckhorn Duke Grove Hectors Creek Vicinity Map STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 8 Physical Characteristics Site Description The site is comprised of 3 properties totaling approximately 14.12 acres. There are residences located on two of the properties, and the other is vacant and unimproved. The properties are split zoned with two zoning classifications: Commercial and RA-30. Approximately 10.12 acres of the site are zoned Commercial, and the remaining +/- 4 acres closest to Bud Hawkins Rd. are zoned RA-30. This rezoning request, if approved, will reclassify them into a single, unified zoning district. GIS records indicate that an intermittent stream may intersect at least one of the properties. Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding land uses consist of a gas station, an in-ground pool company, a religious institution, and single-family residences. Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: *The applicant has been advised to speak to the City of Dunn regarding availability of sewer services for this site, and, if available, an annexation into the City of Dunn may likely be required. Transportation Annual Average Daily Trips on this section of Bud Hawkins are approximately 250. Site Distances Good Zoning District Compatibility Current RA-30 Requested Commercial Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X Manufactured Homes SUP Multi-Family SUP Institutional X X Commercial Services SUP X Retail X Wholesale X Industrial Manufacturing The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. Industrial Commercial RA-30 Industrial Commercial C-3 (Dunn) RA-40 STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 8 Zoning District Commercial It is the purpose of the Commercial/Business District (COMM) to accommodate the widest variety of commercial, wholesale, and retail businesses in areas that are best located and suited for such uses. Future Land Use Classification: Employment Growth Area These areas are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic development opportunities. Uses encouraged in the Employment Growth Areas include but are not limited to industrial, warehouse, office, research and development, “tech flex”, medical, energy, and distribution. Residential development is appropriate only when not in conflict with existing or future industry or commercial uses or focal development areas. ZONING LAND USES Commercial Employment Growth Area Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated Manufactured Homes Multi-Family Institutional X X Commercial Service X X Retail X X Wholesale X X Industrial X Manufacturing X The above is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district, please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. Employment Growth Area City of Dunn STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 8 Site Photographs Site STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 8 Across Road Road View: Bud Hawkins Rd. STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 8 Evaluation Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. The Commercial zoning classification is the predominant zoning classification for the 3 properties considered in the rezoning proposal. The proposed rezoning would unify the properties under one zoning classification. Additionally, there are adjacent properties zoned Commercial and used for non-residential purposes. Yes No B. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the interest of the general public and not merely the interest of the individual or small group. The uses permitted under the proposed zoning district are in the interest of the general public and not merely the interest of the applicant. The requested rezoning aligns with the underlying land use, Employment Growth Area, and the following strategies and goals outlined in the Harnett Horizons 2040 Land Use Plan: Strategy 3A: Support rezonings of land within Employment Mixed Use areas to office, commercial, light industrial and industrial. Goal 4: Encourage commercial recruitment (including retail and restaurants) to address leakage trends --Strategy 4C: Encourage investment on potential commercial corridors that will serve as gateways into the County. Major gateways include I-95, US 401, US 421, NC 87, NC 210, NC 55. --Strategy 4D: Encourage rural businesses while limiting impacts on existing uses. ---D.1: Allow for a variety of small-scale businesses in rural areas Yes No C. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved) There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. The allowable uses in the proposed change are compatible with the adjacent non-residential uses and properties zoned Commercial. Yes No D. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change due to the existing adjacent non-residential development and the surrounding properties zoned Commercial. STAFF REPORT Page 7 of 8 Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed rezoning to the Commercial Zoning District is compatible with the current land use classification, Employment Growth Area, and with the following goals in the Harnett Horizon 2040 Land Use Plan: Harnett Horizon 2040 Land Use Plan Goals Strategy 3A: Support rezonings of land within Employment Mixed Use areas to office, commercial, light industrial and industrial. -Goal 4: Encourage commercial recruitment (including retail and restaurants) to address leakage trends --Strategy 4C: Encourage investment on potential commercial corridors that will serve as gateways into the County. Major gateways include I-95, US 401, US 421, NC 87, NC 210, NC 55. Strategy 4D: Encourage rural businesses while limiting impacts on existing uses. D.1: Allow for a variety of small-scale businesses in rural areas Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Commercial Zoning District is compatible with the Harnett Horizons 2040 Land Use Plan and the underlying land use, Employment Growth Area. Therefore, it is recommended that the proposed change of zoning to the Commercial Zoning District is APPROVED. Additional Information At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend that the requested rezoning from the RA-30 zoning district to the Commercial zoning district be APPROVED. The Board found that the requested rezoning was compatible with the future land use designation, Employment Growth Area. Two residents spoke in opposition to the rezoning request at the Planning Board meeting. Both residents own property adjacent to the subject site. They expressed concerns that the proposed rezoning would alter the residential character of the community, increase traffic on Bud Hawkins Road — a two-lane roadway — including additional large truck traffic, and potentially reduce surrounding residential property values. They also stated that the development could create negative visual impacts on existing nearby homes. Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. STAFF REPORT Page 8 of 8 Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small -scale rezoning \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8D.1 Agenda Form PLAN2512-0002.docx Page 1 of 3 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Proposed Text Amendment, Case # PLAN2512-0002 REQUESTED BY: Sarah Arbour, Harnett County Development Services REQUEST: Proposed Text Amendment: Case #PLAN2512-0002 Applicant: Harnett County Development Services; Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance; Article IV, Sections 1.0 - 14.0 to include Subsections 3.1-3.9, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.6, 6.1-6.5,7.1-7.5, 11.1-11.2, 12.1-12.6, 13.1-13.5, 14.1-14.5; Article XIII, Section 6.0, Subsection 6.2; Article XIV, Section 2.0, Subsection 2.2 “Conditional Zoning”. The purpose of the requested amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance is to establish Conditional Zoning. Development Services staff is recommending approval as establishing Conditional Zoning advances the recommendations of the Harnett Horizons 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Land Use Recommendations: Goal 1: Manage Growth in order to protect natural resources, agricultural areas and rural character. Strategy 1D: Update zoning to reduce density and improve design in Agricultural Protection Areas. A conditional zoning process could be set up to provide for additional flexibility for innovative development proposals. Goal 4: Encourage commercial recruitment (including retail and restaurants) to address leakage trends. Strategy 4B: Encourage context sensitive site design in and near Rural Centers and Historical Communities identified on the Future Land Use Map. B.1: Consider implementing a zoning overlay or conditional zoning to limit allowable uses, traffic impacts or the scale of new development. Strategy 4D: Encourage rural businesses while limiting impacts on existing uses. D.3: Consider a conditional zoning district and approval process for rural light industrial and flex space. Goal 5: Provide for limited areas of mixed-use and walkable villages in key locations. Strategy 5A: Develop and adopt zoning mechanisms that allow and potentially incentivize mixed-use development Item 8D \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8D.1 Agenda Form PLAN2512-0002.docx Page 2 of 3 A.1: Create an overlay in the zoning code that allows for village districts in the vicinity of Villages shown on the Future Land Use Map. The overlay could have defined standards for uses and dimensional criteria specific to village style development or could be an optional form-based district that allows for design flexibility in exchange for site and building design standards. Alternatively, a conditional zoning process could be established specifically to implement County goals. Housing Recommendations Goal 1: Accommodate a mixture of housing types in appropriate areas. Strategy 1B: Encourage or require a mix of lot sizes or housing types in new development. B.1: Consider updates to the Planned Unit Development option or a new conditional zoning option in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to require at least two lot sizes or housing products. Encourage a mix of housing and/or incomes through a new conditional zoning process Agriculture and Natural Resources Recommendations Goal 2: Maintain and improve water quality. Strategy 2B: Encourage stream buffers that meet and exceed state minimums in new development. B.3: Encourage stream buffer commitments that exceed state minimums during conditional zonings. -100ft buffers are recommended along perennial streams without federally listed aquatic species. -200ft buffers are recommended along perennial streams with federally listed species. Additional Information: At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board hearing, the Board voted (5-0) to recommend that the text amendment be APPROVED. The Board found that the requested text amendment advances the recommendations of the Harnett Horizons 2040 Land Use Plan. One individual spoke in support of the text amendment. The speaker stated that Conditional Zoning is an important tool that can help balance rezoning requests by addressing residents’ concerns while still providing developers with the flexibility needed to respond to market demands. \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\8D.1 Agenda Form PLAN2512-0002.docx Page 3 of 3 FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Page 1 of 13 TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM (Internal) Development Services 420 McKinney Pkwy. P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793 Case: PLAN2512-0002 Planning Board: March 2, 2026 County Commissioners: March 16, 2026 Applicant Information Applicant: Name: Harnett County Development Services Address: 420 McKinney Pkwy. City/State/Zip: Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: 910-893 -7525, x2 Type of Change New Addition Revision Unified Development Ordinance Article: IV. Section: 1.0 Subsection(s): Section: 3.0 Subsection(s): 3.1-3.9 Section: 4.0. Subsection(s): 4.1-4.4 Section: 5.0 Subsection(s): 5.1-5.6 Section: 6.0 Subsection(s): 6.1-6.5 Section: 7.0 Subsection(s): 7.1-7.5 Section: 8.0 Subsection(s): Section: 9.0 Subsection(s): Section: 10.0 Subsection(s): Section: 11.0 Subsection(s): 11.1, 11.2 Section: 12.0 Subsection(s): 12.1-12.6 Section: 13.0 Subsection(s): 13.1-13.5 Section: 14.0 Subsection(s): 14.1-14.5 Article: XIII. Section: 6.0 Subsection(s): 6.2 Article: XIV. Section: 2.0 Subsection(s): 2.2 Current Text: ARTICLE IV. ZONING & OVERLAY DISTRICTS SECTION 1.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS In order to implement the intent of this Ordinance, there are hereby created 11 classes of districts with the designations of general purposes and regulations as stated below: IND - Industrial District LI - Light Industrial District COMM - Commercial/Business District O&I - Office and Institutional District RA-20M - Residential/Agricultural District Page 2 of 13 RA-20R - Residential/Agricultural District RA-30 - Residential/Agricultural District RA-40 - Residential/Agricultural District CONS - Conservation District HCO - Highway Corridor Overlay District MCO - Military Corridor Overlay District The boundaries of these districts are hereby established as shown on the "Official Zoning Map". SECTION 3.0 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT – IND . SECTION 4.0 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL – LI SECTION 5.0 COMMERCIAL – COMM SECTION 6.0 OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL – O&I 6.1 Purpose The objective of this Section and the O&I District is to allow for growth and development while protecting the larger community, nearby neighborhoods, and the environment from impacts accompanying major new development. A key feature of this district is the preparation of a development plan that would allow the property owner, immediate neighbors, and the larger community to understand specifically what levels of development are being proposed, and what impacts would likely accompany the development, so that mitigation measures can be designed and implemented. 6.2 Overview of Development Review Procedures SECTION 7.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-20M SECTION 8.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-20R SECTION 9.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-30 SECTION 10.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-40 SECTION 11.0 CONSERVATION – CONS 11.1 Purpose 11.2 District Dimensions WATER BODY: DISTRICT SHALL BE MEASURED ON EACH SIDE FROM: Cape Fear River 500 ft. from water’s edge at normal flow Black River 300 ft. from center of river, north of intersection with SR 1552 Black River 200 ft. from center of river, south of intersection with SR 1552 Other Major Creeks 200 ft. from each side of main channel Lots in subdivisions established prior to the date of adoption of zoning at the same location (July 18, 1988, June 5, 2000, June 18, 2007, or June 15, 2009) will be exempt from the no building requirements of the Conservation District, Page 3 of 13 but shall adhere to the use and setback requirements of the RA-30 Zoning District, and all provisions of this Zoning Ordinance applicable to said District. SECTION 12.0 HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT – HCO 12.1 Purpose & Intent 12.1.1 Highway 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District 12.1.2 “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District 12.2 Permitted & Special Uses 12.3 General HCO Architectural Standards 12.3.1 Applicability 12.3.2 Building Materials & Colors 12.3.3 Building Design, Façades, & Massing 12.3.4 Architectural Standard Design Alternatives 12.4 General HCO Parking and Landscaping Requirements 12.4.1 General HCO Landscaping and Parking 12.4.2 Highway 421- EM-HCO Parking and Landscaping Requirements 12.5 Additional Development Standards 12.5.1 General HCO Vehicular Access and Driveway Requirements 12.5.2 Highway 421- EM-HCO Vehicular Access & Driveways Requirements 12.5.3 Outdoor Storage 12.5.4 General HCO Signs Requirements 12.5.5 Highway 421- EM-HCO Sign Requirements 12.5.6 General HCO Trash Containment Areas 12.6 “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District (EM-HCO) 12.6.1 Exemptions 12.6.2 Expansion & Changes of Use 12.6.3 Modifications 12.6.4 Required Development Standards 12.6.5 Sidewalks & Pedestrian Paths Page 4 of 13 12.6.6 Streetscape Trees 12.6.7 Building Design 12.6.8 Lighting 12.6.9 Utilities, Mechanical Equipment & Stormwater Facilities 12.6.10 Individual Use Standards 12.6.11 Campus Sub-Area District Standards 12.6.12 Airport Sub-Area District Standards SECTION 13.0 MILITARY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT – MCO 13.1 Purpose 13.2 District Dimensions 13.3 Permitted & Special Uses 13.4 Required Review 13.5 Notification Procedures SECTION 14.0 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 14.1 General Requirements 14.1.1 Exemptions from Minimum Dimensional Requirements 14.1.2 Lot Requirements 14.1.3 Reduction of Lot & Yard Areas Prohibited 14.1.4 Lot Width & Yards 14.1.5 Front Yard Setback 14.1.6 Rear Yard Setback 14.1.7 Side Yard Setback 14.1.8 Side Yard Setback, Corner Lot 14.1.9 Measuring Setbacks 14.1.10 Building Height, Required 14.2 Residential Zoning Minimum Dimensional Requirements 14.3 Residential Minimum Dimensional & Amenity Requirements for Major Subdivisions 14.3.1 Compatibility Design Concept 14.3.2 Land Use Class 14.3.3 Minimum Lot Size 14.3.4 Amenities & Design Standards 14.3.5 Compatibility Design Concept Table 14.4 Nonresidential Zoning Minimum Dimensional Requirements 14.5 Nonresidential Minimum Dimensional & Amenity Requirements for Major Subdivision Page 5 of 13 ARTICLE XIII. ENFORCEMENT & PENALTIES SECTION 6.0 REMEDIES 6.2 Conservation Zoning District & Natural Resource Violations Any violation of Article X “Natural Resources” and/or Article IV “Zoning & Overlay Districts”, Subsection 11 “Conservation” shall be remedied by returning the subject area to the condition(s) prior to the violation. Proposed Text: ARTICLE IV. ZONING & OVERLAY DISTRICTS SECTION 1.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS In order to implement the intent of this Ordinance, there the following conventional, conditional, and overlay zoning districts are hereby created: 11 classes of districts created with the designations of general purposes and regulations as stated below: IND- - Industrial District LI- - Light Industrial District COMM- - Industrial District O&I- - Office and Institutional District RA-20M- - Residential/Agricultural Zoning District RA-20R-- - Residential/Agricultural Zoning District RA-30 Residential/Agricultural Zoning District- RA-40- - Residential/Agricultural Zoning District CONS-- - Conservation Zoning District HCO - Highway Corridor Overlay District MCO - Military Corridor Overlay District Zoning Districts Conventional Districts IND Industrial District LI Light Industrial COMM Commercial/ Business District O&I Office and Institutional District RA-20M Residential/Agricultural District RA-20R Residential/Agricultural District RA-30 Residential/Agricultural District RA-40 Residential/Agricultural District CONS Conservation District Conditional Districts CZ-IND Conditional Zoning Industrial District CZ-LI Conditional Zoning Light Industrial District Page 6 of 13 CZ-COMM Conditional Zoning Commercial District CZ-O&I Conditional Zoning Office & Institutional District CZ-RA-20M Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District CZ-RA-20R Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District CZ-RA-30 Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District CZ-RA-40 Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District CZ-CONS Conditional Zoning Conservation District Overlay Districts HCO Highway Corridor Overlay District MCO Military Corridor Overlay District The boundaries of these districts are hereby established as shown on the “Official Zoning Map”. SECTION 3.0 CONVENTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS The purpose of conventional zoning districts are to provide comprehensive land use regulations throughout Harnett County. There are nine conventional use zoning districts that provide for a variety of uses that are appropriate to the character of the areas in which they are located. These districts shall comply with all the requirements of this Ordinance. SECTION 3.0 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT – IND 3.1 Industrial District - IND SECTION 4.0 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL – LI 3.2 Light Industrial District - LI SECTION 5.0 COMMERCIAL – COMM 3.3 Commercial – COMM SECTION 6.0 OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL – O&I 3.4 Office & Institutional – O&I 1.Purpose 6.2 Overview of Development Review Procedures SECTION 7.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-20M 3.5 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-20M SECTION 8.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-20R 3.6 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-20R SECTION 9.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-30 3.7 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-30 SECTION 10.0 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-40 3.8 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-40 SECTION 11.0 CONSERVATION – CONS 3.9 Conservation – CONS 11.1 Purpose 11.2 District Dimensions A. District Dimensions B. Lots in subdivisions established prior to the date of adoption of zoning at the same location (July 18, 1988, June 5, 2000, June 18, 2007, or June 15, 2009) will be exempt from the no building requirements of the Conservation District, but shall adhere to the use and setback requirements of the RA-30 Zoning District, and all provisions of this Zoning Ordinance applicable to said District. SECTION 4.0 CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS 4.1 Purpose and Intent Page 7 of 13 A. The purpose and intent of this section  is to establish a uniform procedure for amending the Official Zoning Map to establish Conditional Zoning Districts in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 160D-703. B. A conditional rezoning establishes a zoning district that is equivalent to the corresponding conventional zoning district, with additional conditions mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the County to ensure consistency with adopted plans and to address anticipated development impacts. C. Property may be placed in a conditional zoning district for any of the following purposes: 1. To promote development that supports the policies, goals, and strategies of the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan and enhances compatibility with the future land use designation(s). 2. To allow innovative planning or design ideas for development. 3. To afford flexibility or otherwise modify the development standards and land use provisions of the Conventional Zoning Districts or other provisions of this Ordinance. 4. To impose special limitations or conditions on the use of the property. 4.2 Limitations A. Property may be placed in a conditional district only upon a request signed by all owners of the property or their authorized agent(s) pursuant to N.C.G.S.§ 160D-703(b). B. Specific conditions applicable to these districts may be proposed by the County or the applicant, but only those conditions mutually approved by the County and the applicant may be incorporated into the Conditional Zoning District pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160D-703(b). C. All development standards or land use provisions that apply to the corresponding Conventional Zoning District which are not modified as part of the Conditional Zoning District shall also apply to the Conditional Zoning District. D. It is intended that property shall be reclassified to a Conditional Zoning District only in the event of firm plans to develop the property. Therefore, no sooner than three (3) years after the date of approval of the petition, the Planning Board may examine the progress made toward developing the property in accordance with the approved petition and any conditions attached to the approval. If the Planning Board determines that progress has not been made in accordance with the approved petition and conditions, the Planning Board shall forward a report to the Board of Commissioners, which may reclassify the property back to the original underlying Conventional district. E. Conditional Zoning Districts shall not allow uses which are not expressly permitted outright or permitted with a Special Use Permit in the underlying Conventional Zoning District. F. Conditional Zoning Districts are not intended to relieve hardships that would otherwise be handled using a variance procedure. G. Conditional rezoning applications may not establish bifurcated zoning classifications where only a portion of a lot or site is subject to a particular Conditional Zoning District classification. H. A use that would require a Special Use Permit shall be exempt from the Special Use Permit process if the use is part of the Conditional Zoning District request. However, all applicable use regulations required in this Ordinance shall apply unless otherwise approved by the Board. 4.3 Procedures Conditional Zoning petitions shall follow the same review and approval process as Official Zoning Map amendments set forth in Article XII. “Amendments, Hearing Procedures, Appeals, & Variances”, Section 2.0, “Amendments”, Subsections 2.1.2, “Action by Planning Department Staff”, 2.1.3, “Action by the Planning Board’’; and 2.1.4, “Action by the Board of Commissioners”, of this Ordinance, and the additional review procedures as described in this section and subsections. Step Action 1 Pre-Submittal Meeting 2 Application Submittal Page 8 of 13 3 Public Outreach Meeting (if applicable) 4 Staff Review - Development Review Board 5 Planning Board 6 Board of Commissioners 4.3.1 Pre-Submittal Meeting The purpose of a pre-submittal meeting is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to learn about the submittal requirements, procedures, and standards applicable to an amendment of the Official Zoning Map of Harnett County before any formal submittal of a Conditional Zoning application. Additionally, a pre- submittal meeting provides an opportunity for Planning Staff to become familiar with and offer preliminary comments about the scope, features, and impacts of the proposed zoning map amendment as it relates to the standards in this Ordinance. Planning Staff will explain the application review process and special issues or concerns regarding the subject proposal. During the pre-submittal meeting, it may be determined that a pre- development meeting is required prior to submission of the petition for the Conditional Zoning District. A pre-submittal meeting between the applicant and a member of the Planning Staff is required before the submittal of any Conditional Zoning applications. 4.3.2 Application Submittal Procedure All Conditional Rezoning applications shall be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the Planning Board meeting. Incomplete applications may be returned to the applicant(s) and/or delayed in review by staff due to insufficiencies. Upon receipt of a completed application, Planning Staff will review and analyze the application using the best available information and data, then evaluate the appropriateness of the requested amendment. Planning Staff will then make a recommendation on the amendment request, included as part of a staff report, which will be presented to the applicable Boards. A. Site Plan Requirements A site plan is required unless the manager of Planning Services, or their authorized designee, determines it is unnecessary due to the type and scope of the application. The site plan shall include the information required in Article III. “Development & Subdivision Review, Permitting, & Approval Requirements” of this ordinance for the appropriate type of proposed development. Site plan requirements for each development type can be found in the following sections: 1. Section 4.1.4, Site Plan requirements a. Minor Site Plan b. Neighborhood Site Plan c. Community Site Plan d. Regional Site Plan e. Multi-Family Residential 2. Section 5.3, Manufactured Home Park Site Plan Requirements a. Manufactured Home Park Site Plan Requirements (Board of Adjustment Site Plan Requirements) 3. Section 7.1, Development Plan Requirements a. O&I Development 4. Section 8.2.3, Subdivision Plat/Plan Requirements a. Minor Subdivision 4.3.3 Preliminary Subdivision Public Outreach Meeting A. The purpose of the public outreach meeting is to inform landowners and occupants of nearby lands about an application that is going to be reviewed under this Ordinance, and to provide the applicant with Page 9 of 13 the opportunity to hear comments and concerns about the development proposal prior to the public hearing process. The public outreach meeting is a means of resolving potential conflicts and outstanding issues with nearby landowners, where possible, in a more informal context. The public outreach meeting shall be conducted prior to or concurrently with the staff review phase of the application process. B. An in-person public outreach meeting shall be organized and conducted by the applicant(s) prior to the scheduled Planning Board meeting for the following types of applications: 1. Residential rezoning applications for a development with 250 dwelling units or more; and/or 2. Nonresidential rezoning applications with a total project size of five (5) or more acres. C. The applicant shall provide notification of the public outreach meeting via first-class mail to owner(s) of parcels within 500 feet of the subject property(s) at least ten (10) business days prior to the public outreach meeting. The notification shall include: 1. A concept plan of the development; 2. A description of the proposed development and conditions; 3. Time, date, and location of the meeting; and, 4. Contact information for the applicant(s) and/or their representative(s) D. The public outreach meeting shall be audio and/or video recorded in its entirety. A complete copy of the recording, together with a written summary of the meeting, shall be submitted to the Planning Staff no less than fifteen (15) business days prior to the Planning Board meeting. The written summary shall, at a minimum, include the following information: 1. The date, time, and physical location of the meeting; 2. The first and last names of all individuals in attendance, including the applicant’s representatives and members of the public. 3. A detailed account of the issues and concerns raised during the meeting; and, 4. Any conditions or mitigation measures proposed by the applicant or its representatives in response to the issues discussed. E. The public outreach meeting shall be a private meeting organized by the applicant, their agents, and the affected property owners. County Staff shall not be required to facilitate, moderate, or attend the public outreach meeting. F. Completion of the public outreach meeting and submission of all requested documentation to Planning Staff shall be required prior to the Planning Board meeting. 4.3.4 Staff Review Upon receipt of a complete application, Planning Staff will conduct a review of the application, site-specific development plan, proposed conditions, and other required materials. The site-specific development plan and required documents shall also be subject to review and comment from other county departments and state agencies, as applicable. 4.3.5 Planning Board A. The Planning Board may recommend revisions to the conditions or to the site-specific development plan. B. The Planning Board is authorized to remand the conditional zoning case to staff for further review, investigation, or modification as the Board deems appropriate. 4.3.6 Board of Commissioners A. The Board of Commissioners may recommend revisions to the conditions or to the site-specific development plan. Page 10 of 13 B. The Board of Commissioners is authorized to remand the conditional zoning case to the Planning Board or Department Staff for further review, investigation, or modification as deemed appropriate by the Board. 4.4 Modifications A design modification may be requested for an approved conditional zoning district. Any modification to an approved Conditional Zoning District shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the same procedures required for the establishment of a new Conditional Zoning District, unless the Manager of Planning Services determines that the proposed modification constitutes a minor modification. 4.4.1 Minor Modifications Minor modifications may be approved administratively by the Manager of Planning Services, or their authorized designee, and the Development Review Board, as applicable, for compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance, adopted County plans, and other applicable development regulations. The Manager of Planning Services, or their designee, may, at their discretion, require that multiple or cumulative minor modification requests be reviewed and processed in accordance with the same procedures required for the establishment of a new Conditional Zoning District. All of the following criteria shall be met in order for the modifications to be considered a minor modification: A. The modification shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of any specification shown or stated on the approved site plan, including but not limited to building footprint, building height, façade, setback dimensions, designated open space, landscape buffers, tree preservation areas, parking and vehicle use areas, sidewalks, or multiuse paths. B. The proposed modification shall not impact vehicular access points to an existing or proposed public or private street as depicted on the approved site plan. C. The proposed modification shall not result in an increase in the approved density of development per N.C.G.S. § 160D-703. D. The proposed modification shall not expand or otherwise alter the range of permitted or approved uses. E. The modification shall not conflict with or violate any condition of approval associated with the rezoning. F. In no case shall a modification be made to the property boundary lines. SECTION 12.0 5.0 HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS – HCO 5.1 Highway Corridor Overlay Districts – HCO 12.1 A. Purpose & Intent 12.1.1 5.1.1Highway 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District 12.1.2 5.1.2“Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District 12.2 5.2 Permitted & Special Uses 12.3 5.3 General HCO Architectural Standards 12.3.1 5.3.1 Applicability 12.3.2 5.3.2 Building Materials & Colors 12.3.3 5.3.3 Building Design, Façades, & Massing 12.3.4 5.3.4 Architectural Standard Design Alternatives 12.4 5.4 General HCO Parking and Landscaping Requirements 12.4.1 5.4.1 General HCO Landscaping and Parking Page 11 of 13 12.4.2 5.4.2 Highway 421- EM-HCO Parking and Landscaping Requirements 12.5 5.5 Additional Development Standards 12.5.1 5.5.1 General HCO Vehicular Access and Driveway Requirements 12.5.2 5.5.2 Highway 421- EM-HCO Vehicular Access & Driveways Requirements 12.5.3 5.5.3 Outdoor Storage 12.5.4 5.5.4 General HCO Signs Requirements 12.5.5 5.5.5 Highway 421- EM-HCO Sign Requirements 12.5.6 5.5.6 General HCO Trash Containment Areas 12.6 5.6 “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District (EM-HCO) 12.6.1 5.6.1 Exemptions 12.6.2 5.6.2 Expansion & Changes of Use 12.6.3 5.6.3 Modifications 12.6.4 5.6.4 Required Development Standards 12.6.5 5.6.5 Sidewalks & Pedestrian Paths 12.6.6 5.6.6 Streetscape Trees 12.6.7 5.6.7 Building Design 12.6.8 5.6.8 Lighting 12.6.9 5.6.9 Utilities, Mechanical Equipment & Stormwater Facilities 12.6.10 5.6.10 Individual Use Standards 12.6.11 5.6.11 Campus Sub-Area District Standards 12.6.12 5.6.12 Airport Sub-Area District Standards SECTION 13.0 6.0 MILITARY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT – MCO 13.1 6.1 Purpose 13.2 6.2 District Dimensions 13.3 6.3 Permitted & Special Uses 13.4 6.4 Required Review 13.5 6.5 Notification Procedures SECTION 14.0 7.0 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7.1 General Requirements 14.1.1 7.1.1 Exemptions from Minimum Dimensional Requirements 14.1.2 7.1.2 Lot Requirements 14.1.3 7.1.3 Reduction of Lot & Yard Areas Prohibited 14.1.4 7.1.4 Lot Width & Yards Page 12 of 13 14.1.5 7.1.5 Front Yard Setback 14.1.6 7.1.6 Rear Yard Setback 14.1.7 7.1.7 Side Yard Setback 14.1.8 7.1.8 Side Yard Setback, Corner Lot 14.1.9 7.1.9 Measuring Setbacks 14.1.10 7.1.10 Building Height, Required 14.2 7.2 Residential Zoning Minimum Dimensional Requirements 14.3 7.3 Residential Minimum Dimensional & Amenity Requirements for Major Subdivisions 14.3.1 7.3.1 Compatibility Design Concept 14.3.2 7.3.2 Land Use Class 14.3.3 7.3.3 Minimum Lot Size 14.3.4 7.3.4 Amenities & Design Standards 14.3.5 7.3.5 Compatibility Design Concept Table 14.4 7.4 Nonresidential Zoning Minimum Dimensional Requirements 14.5 7.5 Nonresidential Minimum Dimensional & Amenity Requirements for Major Subdivisions ARTICLE IV. ZONING & OVERLAY DISTRICTS SECTION 6.0 REMEDIES 6.2 Conservation Zoning District & Natural Resource Violations Any violation of Article X “Natural Resources” and/or Article IV “Zoning & Overlay Districts”, Section 11 Subsection 6.2 “Conservation” shall be remedied by returning the subject area to the condition(s) prior to the violation. ARTICLE XIV. DEFINITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS 2.2 General Definitions Conditional Zoning Districts A zoning district that is equivalent to the corresponding conventional zoning district, with additional conditions consented to by the applicant and approved by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with G.S. 160D-703(b) to ensure consistency with adopted plans and to address anticipated development impacts. Reason for Requested Change: To amend the Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance Articles IV., XIII., and XIV to establish Conditional Zoning. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency: (Staff concludes that…) The requested Text Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to establish Conditional Zoning advances the recommendations of the Harnett Horizons 2040 Comprehensive Plan, listed below. Therefore, the requested text amendment is APPROVED. Land Use Recommendations: Goal 1: Manage Growth in order to protect natural resources, agricultural areas and rural character. Strategy 1D: Update zoning to reduce density and improve design in Agricultural Protection Areas  A conditional zoning process could be set up to provide for additional flexibility for innovative development proposals. Page 13 of 13 Goal 4: Encourage commercial recruitment (including retail and restaurants) to address leakage trends. Strategy 4B: Encourage context sensitive site design in and near Rural Centers and Historical Communities identified on the Future Land Use Map.  B.1: Consider implementing a zoning overlay or conditional zoning to limit allowable uses, traffic impacts or the scale of new development. Strategy 4D: Encourage rural businesses while limiting impacts on existing uses.  D.3: Consider a conditional zoning district and approval process for rural light industrial and flex space. Goal 5: Provide for limited areas of mixed-use and walkable villages in key locations. Strategy 5A: Develop and adopt zoning mechanisms that allow and potentially incentivize mixed-use development  A.1: Create an overlay in the zoning code that allows for village districts in the vicinity of Villages shown on the Future Land Use Map. The overlay could have defined standards for uses and dimensional criteria specific to village style development or could be an optional form-based district that allows for design flexibility in exchange for site and building design standards. Alternatively, a conditional zoning process could be established specifically to implement County goals. Housing Recommendations Goal 1: Accommodate a mixture of housing types in appropriate areas. Strategy 1B: Encourage or require a mix of lot sizes or housing types in new development.  B.1: Consider updates to the Planned Unit Development option or a new conditional zoning option in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to require at least two lot sizes or housing products.  Encourage a mix of housing and/or incomes through a new conditional zoning process Agriculture and Natural Resources Recommendations Goal 2: Maintain and improve water quality. Strategy 2B: Encourage stream buffers that meet and exceed state minimums in new development. B.3: Encourage stream buffer commitments that exceed state minimums during conditional zonings. -100ft buffers are recommended along perennial streams without federally listed aquatic species. -200ft buffers are recommended along perennial streams with federally listed species. Additional Information At the March 2, 2026 Planning Board hearing, the Board voted (5-0) to recommend that the text amendment be APPROVED. The Board found that the requested text amendment advances the recommendations of the Harnett Horizons 2040 Land Use Plan. One individual spoke in support of the text amendment. The speaker stated that Conditional Zoning is an important tool that can help balance rezoning requests by addressing residents’ concerns while still providing developers with the flexibility needed to respond to market demands. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HARNETT COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted the UDO on October 17, 2011 for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the county residents; and WHEREAS, this ordinance was adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, particularly G.S. 153A-340; and WHEREAS, the UDO contains provisions for amending said ordinance and those provisions have been followed; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County Planning Board has reviewed the amendment to the article of the UDO as listed below and recommends the adoption of the following amendment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA that Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance Article IV., Section, Section 3.0, subsections 3.1-3.9; Section 4.0, subsections 4.1-4.4; Section 5.0, subsections5.1-5.6; Section 6.0, subsection 6.1-6.5; Section 7.0, subsections 7.1-7.5; Sections 9.0 and 10.0; Section 11.0, subsections 11.1 and 11.2; Section12.0, subsections 12.1-12.6; Section 13.0, Subsections 13.1-13.5; Section 14.0, subsections 14.1-14.5; Article XIII., Section 6, subsection 6.2; and Article XIV., Section 2.0, subsection shall be amended to read as indicated in “Attachment”. “Attachment” is filed with the Unified Development Ordinance in the Clerk to the Board’s Office. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 2 Duly adopted this 16th day of March 2026 and effective upon adoption. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________ Duncan Edward Jaggers, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________________ Melissa D. Capps, Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 3 ARTICLE IV. ZONING & OVERLAY DISTRICTS SECTION 1.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS In order to implement the intent of this Ordinance, the following conventional, conditional, and overlay zoning districts are hereby created: Zoning Districts Conventional Districts IND Industrial District LI Light Industrial COMM Commercial/ Business District O&I Office and Institutional District RA-20M Residential/Agricultural District RA-20R Residential/Agricultural District RA-30 Residential/Agricultural District RA-40 Residential/Agricultural District CONS Conservation District Conditional Districts CZ-IND Conditional Zoning Industrial CZ-LI Conditional Zoning Light Industrial CZ-COMM Conditional Zoning Commercial CZ-O&I Conditional Zoning Office & Institutional CZ-RA-20M Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District ATTACHMENT Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 4 CZ-RA-20R Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District CZ-RA-30 Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District CZ-RA-40 Conditional Zoning Residential/Agricultural District CZ-CONS Conditional Zoning Conservation District Overlay Districts HCO Highway Corridor Overlay District MCO Military Corridor Overlay District The boundaries of these districts are hereby established as shown on the "Official Zoning Map". SECTION 2.0 ZONING MAP The map herein referred to, which is identified by the title, Official Zoning Map of Harnett County, North Carolina, shall be known as the zoning map and may only be amended in accordance with the provisions of this UDO. A current version of the zoning map shall be maintained in a digital format by the County Department of GIS and made publicly available on the GIS Department website. The County Clerk may, upon validation by the Planning Director, or designee, certify a paper copy of the Official Zoning Map, or portions of the map, as a true and accurate copy of the Official Zoning Map, or a portion thereof, under the authority of GS § 153A-50. 2.1 Interpretation of District Boundaries When uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any district as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply: A. Boundaries along street, highway, or alley center lines or right-of-way lines shall be construed as following such lines. B. Boundaries along railroad tracks shall be construed as being midway between the main railroad tracks. C. Boundaries along plotted property lines and municipal boundary lines shall be construed as following such lines. D. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines and in event of change in the shoreline, shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline. E. In the absence of established features, or lines, or specified distances on the zoning map, district Boundary locations shall be determined by scaling the distance on the map. F. Where physical conditions existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered herein, the Board of Adjustment shall interpret district boundary locations. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 5 G. Where a district zoning boundary divides a lot, the Board of Adjustment may, as a special exception, permit the extension of either district into portions of the lot not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district boundary line. SECTION 3.0 CONVENTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS The purpose of conventional zoning districts are to provide comprehensive land use regulations throughout Harnett County. There are nine conventional use zoning districts that provide for a variety of uses that are appropriate to the character of the areas in which they are located. These districts shall comply with all the requirements of this Ordinance. 3.1 Industrial District – IND The purpose of this district, Industrial (IND), is to promote and protect both existing industrial activities and potential sites which are considered suitable for industrial use, to prohibit uses of land which would substantially interfere with the continuation of uses permitted in the district, and to promote the operation of well-planned and maintained industrial facilities. 3.2 Light Industrial District – LI The purpose of the Light Industrial District (LI) is to function as a transitional use between the more intense general manufacturing and industrial uses and other less intense uses. 3.3 Commercial District – COMM It is the purpose of the Commercial/Business District (COMM) to accommodate the widest variety of commercial, wholesale, and retail businesses in areas that are best located and suited for such uses. 3.4 Office & Institutional District – O&I The purpose and intent of the Office/Institutional District (O&I) is to establish procedural and substantive standards for the Planning Board's review and approval of development on large tracts of land where the predominant use is to be college, university, hospital, clinics, public cultural facilities, offices for business and professional use, light manufacturing, and related functions. The objective of this Section and the O&I District is to allow for growth and development while protecting the larger community, nearby neighborhoods, and the environment from impacts accompanying major new development. A key feature of this district is the preparation of a development plan that would allow the property owner, immediate neighbors, and the larger community to understand specifically what levels of development are being proposed, and what impacts would likely accompany the development, so that mitigation measures can be designed and implemented. A. Procedures in this zoning district are designed to facilitate: Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 6 1. Articulation of development plans that involve multiple buildings in multiple locations over an extended time period on a given tract of land, as defined in a development plan; and 2. Identification of total infrastructure needs for such proposed development as specified in a development plan and cumulative impacts resulting from full development as specified in a development plan. B. To this end, owners of property zoned O&I are required to prepare a development plan, as described in Section “Development Review Requirements” of Article III “Development & Subdivision Review, Permitting, & Approval Requirements”, for review and approval by the Planning Board. For buildings that are included in an approved development plan, site development permits for individual buildings are to be issued by the Administrator, following a determination by the Administrator that such individual building plans are generally consistent with the Planning Board approved development plan. C. For development proposed within an O&I Zoning District that is not included in a Planning Board approved development plan, but is a minor change according to the provisions of this Section, the Administrator may approve a change to the development plan and issue a site development permit. D. For development proposed within an O&I Zoning District that is not included in a Planning Board approved development plan and that cannot be considered a minor change to the plan according to the provisions of this “O&I” Section, in such development situations the applicant shall apply to the Planning Board for an amendment to the development plan. 3.5 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-20M The RA-20M Residential/Agricultural District (RA-20M) is established primarily to support agricultural and residential development. Inclusive in such higher density residential developments may consist of single family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, duplexes, and manufactured home parks. 3.6 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-20R The RA-20R Residential/Agricultural District (RA-20R) is established primarily to support agricultural and residential development. Inclusive in such higher density residential developments may consist of single family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, and duplexes. 3.7 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-30 The RA-30 Residential/Agricultural District (RA-30) is established as primarily a single family residential and agricultural district, but includes occasional two-family and multifamily structures. 3.8 Residential/Agricultural District – RA-40 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 7 The RA-40 Residential/Agricultural District (RA-40) is established exclusively as a single-family residential and agricultural district. 3.9 Conservation – CONS The purpose of the Conservation District is to encourage the preservation of and continued use of the land for conservation purposes in its natural state, and to prohibit intrusive development of the land in areas with alluvial soils, perennial streams, or that are subject to flooding or considered wetlands. A. District Dimensions WATER BODY: DISTRICT SHALL BE MEASURED ON EACH SIDE FROM: Cape Fear River 500 ft. from water’s edge at normal flow Black River 300 ft. from center of river, north of intersection with SR 1552 Black River 200 ft. from center of river, south of intersection with SR 1552 Other Major Creeks 200 ft. from each side of main channel B. Lots in subdivisions established prior to the date of adoption of zoning at the same location (July 18, 1988, June 5, 2000, June 18, 2007, or June 15, 2009) will be exempt from the no building requirements of the Conservation District, but shall adhere to the use and setback requirements of the RA-30 Zoning District, and all provisions of this Zoning Ordinance applicable to said District. SECTION 4.0 CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS 4.1 Purpose and Intent A. The purpose and intent of this section is to establish a uniform procedure for amending the Official Zoning Map to establish Conditional Zoning Districts in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 160D-703. B. Conditional rezoning establishes a zoning district that is equivalent to the corresponding conventional zoning district, with additional conditions mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the County to ensure consistency with adopted plans and to address anticipated development impacts. C. Property may be placed in a conditional zoning district for any of the following purposes: Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 8 1. To promote development that supports the policies, goals, and strategies of the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan and enhances compatibility with the future land use designation(s). 2. To allow innovative planning or design ideas for development. 3. To afford flexibility or otherwise modify the development standards and land use provisions of the Conventional Zoning Districts or other provisions of this Ordinance. 4. To impose special limitations or conditions on the use of the property. 4.2 Limitations A. Property may be placed in a conditional district only upon a request signed by all owners of the property or their authorized agent(s), pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160D-703(b). B. Specific conditions applicable to these districts may be proposed by the County or the applicant, but only those conditions mutually approved by the County and the applicant may be incorporated into the Conditional Zoning District pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160D-703(b). C. All development standards or land use provisions that apply to the corresponding Conventional Zoning District which are not modified as part of the Conditional Zoning District shall also apply to the Conditional Zoning District. D. It is intended that property shall be reclassified to a Conditional Zoning District only in the event of firm plans to develop the property. Therefore, no sooner than three (3) years after the date of approval of the petition, the Planning Board may examine the progress made toward developing the property in accordance with the approved petition and any conditions attached to the approval. If the Planning Board determines that progress has not been made in accordance with the approved petition and conditions, the Planning Board shall forward a report to the Board of Commissioners, which may reclassify the property back to the original underlying Conventional district. E. Conditional Zoning Districts shall not allow uses which are not expressly permitted outright or permitted with a Special Use Permit in the underlying Conventional Zoning District. F. Conditional Zoning Districts are not intended to relieve hardships that would otherwise be handled using a variance procedure. G. Conditional rezoning applications may not establish bifurcated zoning classifications where only a portion of a lot or site is subject to a particular Conditional Zoning District classification. H. A use that would require a Special Use Permit shall be exempt from the Special Use Permit process if the use is part of the Conditional Zoning District request. However, all applicable use regulations required in this Ordinance shall apply unless otherwise approved by the Board. 4.3 Procedures Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 9 Conditional Zoning petitions shall follow the same review and approval process as Official Zoning Map amendments set forth in Article XII. “Amendments, Hearing Procedures, Appeals, & Variances”, Section 2.0, “Amendments”, Subsections 2.1.2, “Action by Planning Department Staff”, 2.1.3, “Action by the Planning Board’’; and 2.1.4, “Action by the Board of Commissioners”, of this Ordinance, and the additional review procedures as described in this section and subsections. Step Action 1 Pre-Submittal Meeting 2 Application Submittal 3 Public Outreach Meeting (if applicable) 4 Staff Review - Development Review Board 5 Planning Board 6 Board of Commissioners 4.3.1 Pre-Submittal Meeting The purpose of a pre-submittal meeting is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to learn about the submittal requirements, procedures, and standards applicable to an amendment of the Official Zoning Map of Harnett County before any formal submittal of a Conditional Zoning application. Additionally, a pre- submittal meeting provides an opportunity for Planning Staff to become familiar with and offer preliminary comments about the scope, features, and impacts of the proposed zoning map amendment as it relates to the standards in this Ordinance. Planning Staff will explain the application review process and special issues or concerns regarding the subject proposal. During the pre-submittal meeting, it may be determined that a pre- development meeting is required prior to submission of the petition for the Conditional Zoning District. A pre-submittal meeting between the applicant and a member of the Planning Staff is required before the submittal of any Conditional Zoning applications. 4.3.2 Application Submittal Procedure All Conditional Rezoning applications shall be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the Planning Board meeting. Incomplete applications may be returned to the applicant(s) and/or delayed in review by staff due to insufficiencies. Upon receipt of a completed application, Planning Staff will review and analyze the application using the best available information and data, then evaluate the appropriateness of the requested amendment. Planning Staff will then make a recommendation on the amendment request, included as part of a staff report, which will be presented to the applicable Boards. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 10 A. Site Plan Requirements A site plan is required unless the manager of Planning Services, or their authorized designee, determines it is unnecessary due to the type and scope of the application. The site plan shall include the information required in Article III. “Development & Subdivision Review, Permitting, & Approval Requirements” of this ordinance for the appropriate type of proposed development. Site plan requirements for each development type can be found in the following sections: 1. Section 4.1.4, Site Plan requirements a. Minor Site Plan b. Neighborhood Site Plan c. Community Site Plan d. Regional Site Plan e. Multi-Family Residential 2. Section 5.3, Manufactured Home Park Site Plan Requirements a. Manufactured Home Park Site Plan Requirements (Board of Adjustment Site Plan Requirements) 3. Section 7.1, Development Plan Requirements a. O&I Development 4. Section 8.2.3, Subdivision Plat/Plan Requirements a. Minor Subdivision b. Preliminary Subdivision 4.3.3 Public Outreach Meeting A. The purpose of the public outreach meeting is to inform landowners and occupants of nearby lands about an application that is going to be reviewed under this Ordinance, and to provide the applicant with the opportunity to hear comments and concerns about the development proposal prior to the public hearing process. The public outreach meeting is a means of resolving potential conflicts and outstanding issues with nearby landowners, where possible, in a more informal context. The public outreach meeting shall be conducted prior to or concurrently with the staff review phase of the application process. B. An in-person public outreach meeting shall be organized and conducted by the applicant(s) prior to the scheduled Planning Board meeting for the following types of applications: 1. Residential rezoning applications for a development with 250 dwelling units or more; and/or 2. Nonresidential rezoning applications with a total project size of five (5) or more acres. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 11 C. The applicant shall provide notification of the public outreach meeting via first-class mail to owner(s) of parcels within 500 feet of the subject property(s) at least ten (10) business days prior to the public outreach meeting. The notification shall include: 1. A concept plan of the development; 2. A description of the proposed development and conditions; 3. Time, date, and location of the meeting; and, 4. Contact information for the applicant(s) and/or their representative(s) D. The public outreach meeting shall be audio and/or video recorded in its entirety. A complete copy of the recording, together with a written summary of the meeting, shall be submitted to the Planning Staff no less than fifteen (15) business days prior to the Planning Board meeting. The written summary shall, at a minimum, include the following information: 1. The date, time, and physical location of the meeting; 2. The first and last names of all individuals in attendance, including the applicant’s representatives and members of the public. 3. A detailed account of the issues and concerns raised during the meeting; and, 4. Any conditions or mitigation measures proposed by the applicant or its representatives in response to the issues discussed. E. The public outreach meeting shall be a private meeting organized by the applicant, their agents, and the affected property owners. County Staff shall not be required to facilitate, moderate, or attend the public outreach meeting. F. Completion of the public outreach meeting and submission of all requested documentation to Planning Staff shall be required prior to the Planning Board meeting. 4.3.4 Staff Review Upon receipt of a complete application, Planning Staff will conduct a review of the application, site-specific development plan, proposed conditions, and other required materials. The site-specific development plan and required documents shall also be subject to review and comment from other county departments and state agencies, as applicable. 4.3.5 Planning Board A. The Planning Board may recommend revisions to the conditions or to the site-specific development plan. B. The Planning Board is authorized to remand the conditional zoning case to staff for further review, investigation, or modification as the Board deems appropriate. 4.3.6 Board of Commissioners A. The Board of Commissioners may recommend revisions to the conditions or to the site-specific development plan. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 12 B. The Board of Commissioners is authorized to remand the conditional zoning case to the Planning Board or Department Staff for further review, investigation, or modification as deemed appropriate by the Board. 4.4 Modifications A design modification may be requested for an approved conditional zoning district. Any modification to an approved Conditional Zoning District shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the same procedures required for the establishment of a new Conditional Zoning District, unless the Manager of Planning Services determines that the proposed modification constitutes a minor modification. 4.4.1 Minor Modifications Minor modifications may be approved administratively by the Manager of Planning Services, or their authorized designee, and the Development Review Board, as applicable, for compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance, adopted County plans, and other applicable development regulations. The Manager of Planning Services, or their designee, may, at their discretion, require that multiple or cumulative minor modification requests be reviewed and processed in accordance with the same procedures required for the establishment of a new Conditional Zoning District. All of the following criteria shall be met in order for the modifications to be considered a minor modification: A. The modification shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of any specification shown or stated on the approved site plan, including but not limited to building footprint, building height, façade, setback dimensions, designated open space, landscape buffers, tree preservation areas, parking and vehicle use areas, sidewalks, or multiuse paths. B. The proposed modification shall not impact vehicular access points to an existing or proposed public or private street as depicted on the approved site plan. C. The proposed modification shall not result in an increase in the approved density of development per N.C.G.S. § 160D-703. D. The proposed modification shall not expand or otherwise alter the range of permitted or approved uses. E. The modification shall not conflict with or violate any condition of approval associated with the rezoning. F. In no case shall a modification be made to the property boundary lines. SECTION 5.0 HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS – HCO 5.1 Highway Corridor Overlay Districts – HCO A. Purpose & Intent Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 13 5.1.1 Highway 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District 5.1.2 “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District 5.2 Permitted & Special Uses 5.3 General HCO Architectural Standards 5.3.1 Applicability 5.3.2 Building Materials & Colors 5.3.3 Building Design, Façades, & Massing 5.4.4 Architectural Standard Design Alternatives 5.4 General HCO Parking and Landscaping Requirements 5.4.1 General HCO Landscaping and Parking 5.4.2 Highway 421- EM-HCO Parking and Landscaping Requirements Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 14 5.5 Additional Development Standards 5.5.1 General HCO Vehicular Access and Driveway Requirements 5.5.2 Highway 421- EM-HCO Vehicular Access & Driveways Requirements 5.5.3 Outdoor Storage 5.5.4 General HCO Signs Requirements 5.5.5 Highway 421- EM-HCO Sign Requirements 5.5.6 General HCO Trash Containment Areas 5.6 “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District (EM-HCO) 5.6.1 Exemptions 5.6.2 Expansion & Changes of Use 5.6.3 Modifications 5.6.4 Required Development Standards 5.6.5 Sidewalks & Pedestrian Paths 5.6.6 Streetscape Trees 5.6.7 Building Design 5.6.8 Lighting 5.6.9 Utilities, Mechanical Equipment & Stormwater Facilities 5.6.10 Individual Use Standards 5.6.11 Campus Sub-Area District Standards 5.6.12 Airport Sub-Area District Standards SECTION 6.0 MILITARY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT – MCO 6.1 Purpose 6.2 District Dimensions 6.3 Permitted & Special Uses Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 15 6.4 Required Review 6.5 Notification Procedures SECTION 7.0 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7.1.1 Exemptions from Minimum Dimensional Requirements 7.1.2 Lot Requirements 7.1.3 Reduction of Lot & Yard Areas Prohibited 7.1.4 Lot Width & Yards 7.1.5 Front Yard Setback 7.1.6 Rear Yard Setback 7.1.7 Side Yard Setback 7.1.8 Side Yard Setback, Corner Lot 7.1.9 Measuring Setbacks 7.1.10 Building Height, Required 7.2 Residential Zoning Minimum Dimensional Requirements 7.3 Residential Minimum Dimensional & Amenity Requirements for Major Subdivisions 7.3.1 Compatibility Design Concept 7.3.2 Land Use Class 7.3.3 Minimum Lot Size 7.3.4 Amenities & Design Standards 7.3.5 Compatibility Design Concept Table 7.4 Nonresidential Zoning Minimum Dimensional Requirements 7.5 Nonresidential Minimum Dimensional & Amenity Requirements for Major Subdivisions Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 16 ARTICLE IV. ZONING & OVERLAY DISTRICTS SECTION 6.0 REMEDIES 6.2 Conservation Zoning District & Natural Resource Violations Any violation of Article X “Natural Resources” and/or Article IV “Zoning & Overlay Districts”, Subsection 6.2 “Conservation” shall be remedied by returning the subject area to the condition(s) prior to the violation. ARTICLE XIV. DEFINITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS 2.2 General Definitions Conditional Zoning Districts A zoning district that is equivalent to the corresponding conventional zoning district, with additional conditions consented to by the applicant and approved by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with G.S. 160D-703(b) to ensure consistency with adopted plans and to address anticipated development impacts. \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\9.1 Agenda Form_SidewalkPolicyPresentation.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Discuss Policy on Requirement of Sidewalks REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear, Development Services Director REQUEST: Development Services staff will present the current policy regarding when sidewalks are required and will seek direction from the Board on future sidewalk requirements and related policy considerations. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 9 When are sidewalks required? Development Services Requirements for New Development Sidewalk Requirements Context Sidewalk requirements are more common in municipal settings than in county jurisdictions Sidewalks were not a priority for leadership at the time Many existing subdivisions, particularly in W. Harnett County, were established prior to the Compatibility Design Concept (2007) Following adoption, sidewalks in standard subdivisions are not required, however, sidewalks are incentivized through the “Compatibility Subdivision” option for higher density development Woodgrove Subdivision, near Chalybeate Springs Sidewalk Requirements Regulatory Documents Sidewalk, path, trail, and bike route regulations are determined by:  Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance  2011 Harnett County Comprehensive Transportation Plan  Harnett County Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenway Plan Current Sidewalk Requirements By Development Type Conventional Subdivisions Compatibility Subdivisions Sidewalks are not required in conventional or “by-right” subdivisions Sidewalks are required on one side of the street for some compatibility subdivisions  = A reduction lot size requirement size for greater amenity LOT WIDTHFRONT YARDREAR YARDSIDE YARDCORNER SIDE YARDOPEN SPACESTREET TREESSIDEWALKS& CURB& GUTTERPUBLIC UTILITIESSTREET PAVEMENT WIDTHREQUIRED PERIMETER BUFFERRA-40 Zoning LAND USE CLASS: LD, MDR, RC, CMU, EMU, ARR, ESA, PA ≥40,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 150’35’25’10’20’0%----- ≥35,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 150’35’25’10’20’0%--1 -- ≥28,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 100’35’25’10’20’10%1 -- LAND USE CLASS: MDR, RC, CMU, EMU ≥21,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 100’35’25’10’20’20%1 -- ≥17,500 sq. ft. minimum lots 80’35’20’10’10’30%2 29’ RA-30 Zoning LAND USE CLASS: LD, MDR, RC, CMU, EMU, ARR, ESA, PA ≥30,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 100’35’25’10’20’0%----- ≥25,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 100’35’25’10’20’0%--1 -- ≥20,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 80’35’20’10’20’10%1 -- LAND USE CLASS: MDR, RC, CMU, EMU ≥15,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 80’30’20’10’20’20%1 -- ≥12,500 sq. ft. minimum lots 70’25’20’10’20’30%2 29’ RA-20R(M) Zoning LAND USE CLASS: LD, MDR, RC, CMU, EMU, ARR, ESA, PA ≥20,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 80’35’25’10’20’0%----- ≥15,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 80’30’20’10’20’0%1 -- ≥12,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 70’25’20’10’20’20%2 29’- LAND USE CLASS: MDR, RC, CMU. EMU ≥10,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 70’20’15’5’15’20%2 29’ Compatibility Design Concept Table Planned Unit Developments Multifamily Development Sidewalks Required Typically Required. Negotiation for a superior design Non-Residential/Commercial Development Current Sidewalk Requirements Other Development Types Sidewalks Required Current Sidewalk Requirements Unified Development Ordinance  The UDO requires sidewalks along streets based on the street classification STREET CLASSIFICATION LOCATION MINIMUM WIDTH MINIMUM DISTANCE OFF BACK OF CURB Major Thoroughfare Both sides of street 5 feet 6.5 feet Minor Thoroughfare Both sides of street 5 feet 5.5 feet Collector, Local or Cul-de-Sac Streets in any Nonresidential or Multifamily Development Both sides of street 5 feet 3.5 feet All streets in any Neo-Traditional Development Both sides of street 5 feet 3.5 feet Collector Street in any Residential Development One side of street 4 feet 3.5 feet Local Street or Cul-de-Sac Street in any residential Development One side of street 4 feet 3.5 feet Private Right-of-Way Same standard as above for comparable Public Right-of-Way Harnett County UDO, Article VII. Development Design Guidelines, Section 4.0, Sidewalk Standards Current External Requirements Harnett County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan & 2011 Harnett County : Comprehensive Transportation Plan The Harnett County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Comprehensive Transportation Plan include requirements for paths, trails, and bike routes Option for fee in lieu. Fees collected by Parks and Recreation. Harnett Central Rd. NC 210 N. US 401 N. Future of Sidewalk Policy Harnett Horizons 2040 Land Use Plan recommends expanded pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure Focus on improved connectivity, safety, and multimodal transportation options Staff is currently working with a transportation consultant to compare transportation standards with peer communities Review will identify best practices and potential updates to current standards Staff is interested in obtaining Board direction on priorities and policy consideration for sidewalks  Staff will present enhanced regulations to the Board late summer Questions Contact: Mark Locklear Director of Development Services mlocklear@harnett.org \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\10.1 Agenda 3-10.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Award of Task Order 4: PAC Testing and PFAS Preliminary Engineering Report Contract REQUESTED BY: Tommy Burns, Director Harnett Regional Water REQUEST: Harnett Regional Water is requesting the Board of Commissioners review and consider acceptance of Task Order 4 with CDM Smith to provide a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the County’s water system. The PER will establish and verify the basis of design criteria, site layout, estimated costs, and implementation timelines. This contract will also provide a feasibility analysis on how HRW could potentially utilize existing Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) infrastructure as a PFAS treatment method. The total amount of this PER is $500,000 and will provide the technical basis needed to advance design and ensure continued compliance with evolving federal and state regulations. Board consideration and acceptance of this contract will authorize staff to proceed with the next phase of engineering as recommended. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 10 \\lecfile\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\031026\10.1 Agenda 3-10.docx Page 2 of 2 Page 1 of 10 EXHIBIT A TASK ORDER 4 TO MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND ENGINEER PAC TESTING AND PFAS PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT for the HARNETT COUNTY WATER TREATMENT PLANT This is Task Order No. 4, dated , 2026, attached to and made part of the Master Services Agreement dated, September 15, 2023, between Harnett Regional Water (the “COUNTY”) and CDM Smith Inc (the “ENGINEER”). This Task Order describes the Scope of Services, Time Schedule, Charges, and Payment Conditions for the Task Order known as: PAC TESTING AND PFAS PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR THE HARNETT COUNTY WATER TREATMENT PLANT, (the “PROJECT”). PART 1.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND In April 2024, the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to establish legally enforceable levels, called Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The COUNTY has engaged the ENGINEER to perform a pilot study at the COUNTY’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to evaluate treatment technologies for the removal of PFAS from drinking water so that the COUNTY is prepared to achieve compliance with the PFAS MCLs. The pilot study evaluates various treatment technologies for removal efficiency and estimated operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Technologies being evaluated include: •Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) •Anion Exchange Resin (AER) •Novel Sorbents (NS) The pilot is to run through February 2026. A draft report is scheduled for submittal to the COUNTY in March 2026. Since the release of the PFAS NPDWR, a subsequent press release was issued in May 2025 indicating EPA’s intent to (1) hold to the PFOA and PFOS MCLs announced in April 2024, (2) rescind and review the regulatory determinations published for four other PFAS compounds, and (3) extend the PFAS Rule compliance deadline from 2029 to 2031. Harnett’s finished water has PFOA and PFOS levels that exceed the MCLs, and therefore, while no regulatory steps have been taken by the EPA to officially document or enact the May 2025 intentions, PFOA and PFOS limits are expected to be required at the COUNTY’s WTP. Page 2 of 10 PART 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This Task Order seeks to address the next phase following piloting for preliminary engineering of a new process treatment system to reduce PFAS in drinking water produced at the COUNTY’s WTP. The preliminary design will consist of studies and analyses, a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) with preliminary design drawings supporting the following: • Interim PAC Analysis: COUNTY currently doses raw water with Powder Activated Carbon (PAC) between approximately 4 mg/l and 10 mg/l; which has some effect on removing PFAS but not to levels below the required MCLs. Jar testing directions will be prepared for testing by COUNTY staff to optimize the required dose of the current PAC product as well as up to two (2) alternative PAC products to test if PFOS/PFOA levels can be lowered to below MCLs if feasible during the interim if construction of permanent facilities is not complete by the EPA deadline, and if PAC doses not exceeding 50 mg/L can lower PFOS and PFOA concentrations adequately. A full- scale trial can be implemented by COUNTY staff upon completion of the pilot project, but will be limited by the full-scale dosing capabilities and with the existing full-scale PAC product. • Electrical Analysis: Analysis of the current electrical capacity of transformers and equipment compared with what will be needed for full scale PFAS treatment. • PFAS Facility Feed Pump Station: A new pump station is required to collect and convey filtered water to the new PFAS treatment process and potentially to provide backwash water for the PFAS contactors. This will include yard piping, new wet well structure if required, pumps and required piping, fittings, valving and other appurtenances. This station will be housed across from the existing filters and adjacent to the UV Facility • Post Filter PFAS Treatment Facility: A new building will be included for post-filter PFAS Treatment. The building will include PFAS contactors, piping, valves, automated controls, chemical storage and feed, and necessary appurtenances for a complete system. The post filter PFAS Treatment Facility will be sized for 32 mgd and expandable to 42 mgd so it allows for keeping the 10 mgd existing post GAC Greenleaf Filters upgraded or phasing out the Greenleaf Filters in the 42 mgd option. • Wastewater Disposal: The final selected treatment method will generate a waste stream from media backwashing and conditioning, which will contain varying levels of PFAS. While the current WTP already has a waste disposal system in place, ENGINEER will compare the existing system with the new waste stream to determine if any upgrades are needed along with any regulatory disposal requirements, and such upgrades as a backwash equalization tank will be included in the preliminary design. • Preliminary Engineering Report (PER): A PER will be provided that establishes the basis of design including hydraulic requirements, media type, sizing and operation, modifications to the existing infrastructure, treated water quality targets, permitting review and opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC). Preliminary design drawings will be included with this report. PART 3.0 BASIC SERVICES The COUNTY desires the ENGINEER to provide the following basic services to support the project resulting in modifications to existing tasks from Task Order 3 and creation of new tasks as follows: Page 3 of 10 • Existing Task 100: Project Initiation, Implementation, & Management • Existing Task 200: Analytical Sampling and Equipment Allowances (No Change – part of pilot test) • Existing Task 300: Pilot Testing (No Change) • Existing Task 400: Pilot Report Development (No Change) • New Task 500: Preliminary Engineering Report • New Task 550: Interim PAC Analysis A subsequent Task Order to this Contract will be needed for the ENGINEER to complete the following future phases of Work: • Task 600: Final Engineering Design Services • Task 700: Permitting and Bid Phase Services • Task 800: Construction Phase Services EXISTING TASK 100 PROJECT INITIATION, IMPLEMENTATION, & MANAGEMENT The following additional services are added to Task 100 as part of Task Order 4: 105 Task Order 4 Project Schedule A detailed schedule will be developed for PER and PAC testing with major activities associated with each task. The initial schedule will be reviewed with the COUNTY and finalized with electronic copies sent to the COUNTY. The duration of PER is expected to take up to 9 months. 106 Task Order 4 Project Initiation A PROJECT kick-off meeting will be held with the COUNTY to discuss PROJECT schedule, administrative procedures, respective responsibilities, communications with the COUNTY contacts, the COUNTY’s expectations, progress reporting, data collection and other PROJECT matters as appropriate. Key stakeholders from the COUNTY and ENGINEER’s project team are expected to attend. Page 4 of 10 107 Task Order 4 Project Meetings The ENGINEER has included the following project management meetings. The ENGINEER will prepare meeting minutes summarizing and documenting major points of discussion, decisions made and action items for future meetings and coordination calls. The meeting schedule is as follows: • Project Kickoff Meeting. It is anticipated this will occur at the COUNTY’s facilities. • One (1) milestone review meeting for the PAC study to report on the results of the jar testing. It is anticipated that this meeting will be held at the COUNTY’s facilities. • One (1) milestone review meeting for the PER to discuss the Draft PER. It is anticipated this meeting will occur at COUNTY’s WTP for a duration of 2 hours. • Two (2) project status meetings for the PER and preliminary design. These will be held at the COUNTY’s facilities. The purpose is to communicate progress and collaborate with COUNTY on important action items and planning decisions. Basis of design will be covered in these meetings. • Two (2) Funding Meetings. It is anticipated these meetings will be virtual with COUNTY staff to discuss upcoming SRF application requirements. It is anticipated these meetings will occur for a duration of 1 hour. 108 Task Order 4 Quality Control The ENGINEER will undertake quality control activities in accordance with the ENGINEER’s Quality Management System (QMS) that includes monthly internal reviews and project status reporting, and review of daft documents by a Technical Review Committee (TRC). 109 Task Order 4 Project Administration ENGINEER will perform project administration activities throughout the life of the PROJECT consisting of: 1. Maintain a PROJECT filing system throughout life of PROJECT to use for storage and retrieval of PROJECT documents. 2. Prepare monthly invoices. 3. Maintain a PROJECT cost accounting system throughout the life of the PROJECT. 4. Monthly budgeting review and updates. 5. Staffing resource management Deliverables: 1. PROJECT Schedule 2. PROJECT Meeting Agendas and Minutes 3. Monthly PROJECT Invoices 4. Quarterly Progress Updates Page 5 of 10 TASK 500 PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT (PER) 501 Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) ENGINEER will prepare a PER to establish and verify the basis of design criteria, site layout, hydraulic design, control, and other pertinent features. ENGINEER assumes the new facility will include a post-filter PFAS Facility Feed Pump Station and a Post-filter PFAS Facility with contactors containing PFAS removal media. The PFAS treatment facility will have a 32-mgd capacity expandable to 42 mgd to give the COUNTY the option of keeping the 10 mgd Greenleaf post-filter contactors upgraded or phasing out the Greenleaf contactors. The PER will also evaluate the existing residual systems, including piping and equalization basins for its capacity to accept new waste streams from the new PFAS treatment. Also, the ENGINEER assumes no new chemical systems will be included in the new facility. The existing chemical systems are assumed to have sufficient capacity to inject at additional locations if required by the new process addition. No retrofits or upgrades of the existing chemical systems are assumed beyond potentially adding new chemical feed pumps and piping to support new injection locations in an underground chemical injection vault in the yard. The following items will be evaluated in the PER: • Pilot Study Conclusions– Review available pilot conclusions and how they are interpreted for the preliminary design • Review of relevant Existing Plant Operations and Facility As-Built Drawings • Influent Water Characteristics • Treated Water Quality Targets • Regulatory permitting review with a list of permit and approval requirements • Existing residual handling system’s capacity and addition of a backwash equalization tank to accept the new waste stream from PFAS treatment • AACE Class 4 (-30/+50%) OPCC Estimate The PER will also contain the following: • Preliminary Final Design and Construction Schedule • Preliminary Drawing Set (process flow diagram, hydraulic profile, site plan, PFAS contactor building plan and section drawings, PFAS contactor feed pump station plan and section, and electrical one line diagram) will be included with the draft PER submittal. Upon completion of the COUNTY’s review period, the final PER will include a set of these plans as described below. Page 6 of 10 Two weeks after the delivery of the PER, ENGINEER shall conduct a milestone review where ENGINEER and COUNTY review submitted material, respond to COUNTY comments, and make decisions to advance the PROJECT. Equipment preferences, major maintenance of plant operations (MOPO) strategies, OPCC, and construction schedule will be discussed at this meeting. This workshop is intended to be a launching pad into the final design phase. ENGINEER will prepare minutes for the workshop summarizing and documenting major points of discussion, decisions made, and action items with schedule for team members. The PER will be revised after this milestone review, and a final copy of the revised PER will be submitted to COUNTY. Deliverables: 1. Draft PER 2. Final PER 3. AACE Class 4 (-30/+50%) OPCC Estimate TASK 550 INTERIM PAC ANALYSIS 551 Interim PAC Jar Testing Study COUNTY currently doses raw water with PAC between approximately 4 mg/l and 10 mg/l; which has some effect on removing PFAS but not to levels below the required MCLs. Jar testing instructions will be prepared for testing by COUNTY staff on the WTP’s raw water prior to any chemical addition. Significantly higher PAC doses may be required for PFAS removal than for taste and odor compound treatment. Different types of PAC products have varied effectiveness for removal of different types of PFAS, and therefore, testing more than one PAC product is important to understand relative performance. By conducting these tests, it will help identify the most suitable PAC for the COUNTY’s specific water qualities. The outside lab PFAS testing costs are included in this scope. The objective is to optimize the required dose of the currently used PAC product as well as up to two (2) alternative PAC products needed to try to obtain PFOS/PFOA levels below MCLs, if feasible, with PAC doses of 50 ppm or less. The ENGINEER will prepare the testing protocols to compare these PAC products over three (3) PAC doses at one (1) contact time associated with one flow condition (e.g. maximum plant flow). Two (2) rounds of testing are assumed to represent seasonal variations in temperature and/or organics. All outside laboratory analyses costs for the PAC jar testing will be the ENGINEER’s responsibility. Page 7 of 10 552 Full-Scale PAC Trial Assistance Upon the completion of the jar testing and the ongoing field pilot testing, a full-scale PAC trial at the WTP is suggested with the goal of improving PFAS removal. This full-scale trial should not be performed while the pilot testing is being conducted, so it does not interfere with the pilot feed water PFAS levels. Once the jar testing identifies the optimal dose of the PAC product currently being used at the plant, the goal of this trial would be testing PFAS treatment at full-scale by increasing the PAC feed to the target dose identified by jar testing for the current PAC product specifically if jar testing shows promise for reaching PFAS targets within the dose capabilities of the existing facilities. However, this trial must be done with care to monitor not only PFAS removal but also any negative impacts on the downstream treatment processes such as filtration and residual handling. The ENGINEER will work with the COUNTY to develop a sampling plan, which is anticipated to include a testing duration of 4 weeks, including 2 weeks of gradual increases of PAC dose and 2 weeks of running the plant at the target dose and sampling for PFAS 3 times/week in both raw water and filtered water. The existing filtration performance will be monitored daily to assess any impact on performance (e.g. turbidity, TOC, filter run time), which may involve taking additional samples beyond the typically sampled or monitored parameters. The ENGINEER will work with the COUNTY to identify performance parameters to monitor for impacts on the existing residual system. All samples will be taken and sent to a contract laboratory by the COUNTY, and their analytical costs will be paid by the ENGINEER. All operations and sampling are by the COUNTY. The ENGINEER will prepare a Draft Technical Memorandum to summarize the results of the full-scale trial and the PAC jar testing. A review meeting will be held to discuss COUNTY comments on the Draft Technical Memorandum. A revised Final Technical Memorandum will be submitted addressing COUNTY review comments received at the review meeting. Deliverables: 1. Draft PAC Technical Memorandum 2. Final PAC Technical Memorandum PART 4.0 ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS The following is a list of assumptions and exclusions made when developing the scope of work: • Services extending beyond the Scope of Work described in the tasks above, herein, and the timeframe described in this document are excluded from the Scope of Work. • It is assumed the Post PFAS Treatment system will be a pressure vessel system designed to allow use of granular activated carbon (GAC), novel sorbent or ion exchange media. • Additional bench scale professional services beyond the PAC jar tests described herein are excluded from this Scope of Work. • Landscape design and buffer requirements engineering are not included. • Deep foundations and geotechnical investigation are not required. Page 8 of 10 • Soil and groundwater contamination will not be encountered. • An environmental assessment will not be required. • Wetland/stream/riparian buffer delineations, species evaluations, archaeological and cultural resources surveys, and Section 404/401/Riparian Buffer permits are not included. • Permitting not included. • Architectural, HVAC, plumbing and instrumentation are not included in this preliminary phase. • Final Design, Bidding, and Construction Phase professional services are not included in this Task Order. • Services to support the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program are not included at this time since capital funding from DWI is not yet achieved; such as Engineering Report/Environmental Information Document (ER/EID). PART 5.0 THE COUNTY’S RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the COUNTY as described in this scope are as follows: • Provide the ENGINEER with plant operation data, survey information, records, record drawings, operations manual, reports, and other design related historical information. • Provide as-built drawings of existing buildings and features that require modification to support the proposed improvements. • Arrange site access as necessary. • Provide review comments on PROJECT deliverables within 2 weeks. • Prompt scheduling and attendance to meetings. • COUNTY shall be responsible for, and ENGINEER may rely upon, the accuracy and completeness of all requirements, programs, instructions, reports, data, and other information furnished by COUNTY to ENGINEER pursuant to this Agreement. ENGINEER may use such requirements, programs, instructions, reports, data, and information in performing or furnishing services under this Agreement. ENGINEER’s scope of work does not include verifying COUNTY Provided Information for accuracy or completeness. COUNTY may request an independent review of COUNTY Provided Information by ENGINEER pursuant to a mutually agreed Task Order to this Agreement. ENGINEER shall be entitled to an adjustment in price and schedule to the extent that any corrective action in ENGINEER’s Services arises out of inaccurate COUNTY Provided Information. Page 9 of 10 PART 6.0 TIME OF PERFORMANCE The PROJECT will begin within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement. ENGINEER will complete the PER within a total PROJECT duration of 9 months. ENGINEER is not responsible for any delays due to funding agency requirements or approvals, easement acquisition, permitting approvals or renewals, or any other items that are outside of ENGINEER’s control. If schedule delays occur, COUNTY will authorize additional budget through Amendment or a Task Order. PART 7.0 PAYMENTS AND COMPENSATION As complete compensation for the engineering services described in this Agreement (Tasks 100 and 500– 800), the ENGINEER will be paid a lump sum fee of $500,000. Partial payments shall be made by the COUNTY monthly based on invoices submitted by the ENGINEER in proportion to the percentage of work completed and the balance of payment made when the work is completed. For invoicing purposes only, the value of each task is listed in the table below: Task Description Value 100 Project Initiation, Implementation, and Meetings $ 52,837 500 Preliminary Engineering Report and Related Drawings $ 374,198 550 Interim PAC Analysis $ 72,965 Total Lump Sum Value: $ 500,000 PART 8.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS The terms and conditions of the Agreement referred to above shall apply to this Task Order except to the extent expressly modified herein. In the event of any such modification, the modification shall be set forth below and the Article of the Agreement to be modified shall be specifically referenced. Modifications included in this Task Order are: None Page 10 of 10 PART 9.0 TERMS OR PROVISIONS IN CONFLICT If the provisions set forth in the Agreement are in conflict with the provisions set forth in this Task Order, the provisions of this Task Order shall govern. Acceptance of the terms of this Task Order is acknowledged by the following authorized signatures of the parties to the Agreement: OWNER: ENGINEER: BY: Duncan E. Jaggers BY: Reed Barton TITLE: Chairman, Harnett County Board TITLE: Vice President of Commissioners ADDRESS FOR GIVING NOTICES: ADDRESS FOR GIVING NOTICES: 700 McKinney Parkway 4130 Parklake Ave., Suite 350 Lillington, NC 27546 Raleigh, NC 27612 This instrument has been pre-audited in a manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Finance Officer Item 11D Item 11E Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 1 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY EASEMENT FOR PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON FORT BRAGG MILITARY RESERVATION CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY, under and by virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary by Title 10, United States Code, Section 2668, having found that the granting of this easement will be in the public interest and will not substantially injure the interests of the United States, hereby grants to SOUTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as the grantee, a fifty (50) year easement for the operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer lines and a five (5) year temporary easement for construction and installation of the sanitary sewer lines, hereinafter referred to as the facilities consisting of approximately a total of 18.30 acres, over, across, in and upon the lands of the United States as identified in Exhibit A – Maps hereinafter referred to as the premises, and which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. THIS EASEMENT is granted subject to the following conditions. 1. TERM a.The Fifty (50) year easement of 9.15 acres is hereby granted across the property described in EXHIBITS A & B for a term of Fifty (50) years, beginning May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2076. b.The Five (5) year easement of approximately 9.15 acres is hereby granted across the property described in EXHIBITS A & B, for a term of Five (5) years, beginning May 1, 2026 and ending automatically April 30, 2031, or upon notification that construction and restoration is complete, whichever is earlier. 2. CONSIDERATION a.Regarding the Fifty (50) year easement the Grantee shall pay in advance to the United States a one-time payment in the amount of Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($49,400.00) in full for the term hereof. Payable to the order of the Finance and Accounting Officer, Savannah District and delivered to US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Attention: CESAS-RE-M, 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31401-3604. b.Regarding the Five (5) year easement the Grantee shall pay in advance to the United States a one-time payment in the amount of Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($35,200.00) in full for the term hereof. Payable to the order of the Finance and Accounting Officer, Savannah District and delivered to US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Attention: CESAS-RE-M, 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31401-3604. Item 17 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 2 3. NOTICES All correspondence and notices to be given pursuant to this easement shall be addressed, if to the grantee, SOUTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY, PO BOX 759 LILLINGTON, NC 27546-0000 and, if to the United States, to the Real Estate Contracting Officer, Attention: Chief, Real Estate Division, US Army Engineer District, Savannah District, 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, Georgia, 31401-3604, or as may from time to time otherwise be directed by the parties. Notice shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when enclosed in a properly sealed envelope or wrapper addressed as aforesaid, and deposited, postage prepaid, in a post office regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service. 4. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES Except as otherwise specifically provided, any reference herein to "Secretary", "District Engineer", “Real Estate Contracting Officer", "Installation Commander", or "said officer" shall include their duly authorized representatives. Any reference to "grantee" shall include assignees, transferees, and their duly authorized representatives. 5. SUPERVISION BY THE INSTALLATION COMMANDER The construction, operation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of said facilities, including culverts and other drainage facilities, shall be performed at no cost or expense to the United States and subject to the approval of the Installation Commander, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as said officer. Upon the completion of any of the above activities, the grantee shall immediately restore the premises to the satisfaction of said officer. The use and occupation of the premises for the purposes herein granted shall be subject to such rules and regulations as said officer prescribes in writing from time to time. 6. APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS The grantee shall comply with all applicable Federal, state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations wherein the premises are located. 7. CONDITION OF PREMISES The grantee acknowledges that it has inspected the premises, knows the condition, and understands that the same is granted without any representation or warranties whatsoever and without any obligation on the part of the United States. 8. INSPECTION AND REPAIRS The grantee shall inspect the facilities at reasonable intervals and immediately repair any defects found by such inspection or when required by said officer to repair any such defects. Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 3 9. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY The grantee shall be responsible for any damage that may be caused to the property of the United States by the activities of the grantee under this easement and shall exercise due diligence in the protection of all property located on the premises against fire or damage from any and all other causes. Any property of the United States damaged or destroyed by the grantee incident to the exercise of the privileges herein granted shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the grantee to a condition satisfactory to said officer, or at the election of said officer, reimbursement made therefor by the grantee in an amount necessary to restore or replace the property to a condition satisfactory to said officer. 10. RIGHT TO ENTER The right is reserved to the United States, its officers, agents, and employees to enter upon the premises at any time and for any purpose necessary or convenient in connection with government purposes, to make inspections, to remove timber or other material, except property of the grantee, to flood the premises and/or to make any other use of the lands as may be necessary in connection with government purposes, and the grantee shall have no claim for damages on account thereof against the United States or any officer, agent, or employee thereof. 11. TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS Without prior written approval by said District Engineer, the grantee shall neither transfer nor assign this easement or any part thereof nor grant any interest, privilege or license whatsoever in connection with this easement. The provisions and conditions of this easement shall extend to and be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the representatives, successors and assigns of the grantee. 12. INDEMNITY The United States shall not be responsible for damages to property or injuries to persons which may arise from or be incident to the exercise of the privileges herein granted, or for damages to the property or injuries to the person of the grantee's officers, agents, or employees or others who may be on the premises at their invitation or the invitation of any one of them, and the grantee shall hold the United States harmless from any and all such claims not including damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States or its contractors. 13. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS This easement is subject to all other existing easements, or those subsequently granted as well as established access routes for roadways and utilities located, or to be located, on the premises, provided that the proposed grant of any new easement or route will be coordinated with the grantee, and easements will not be granted which will, in the opinion of said officer, interfere with the use of the premises by the grantee. Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 4 14. REQUIRED SERVICES The grantee shall furnish through said facilities such services as may be required from time to time for governmental purposes, provided that payment for such service will be made by the United States at rates which shall be mutually agreeable, but which shall never exceed the most favorable rates granted by the grantee for similar service. 15. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES In the event all or any portion of the premises occupied by the said facilities shall be needed by the United States, or in the event the existence of said facilities is determined to be detrimental to governmental activities, the grantee shall from time to time, upon notice to do so, and as often as so notified, remove said facilities to such other location on the premises as may be designated by said officer. In the event said facilities shall not be removed or relocated within ninety (90) days after such notice, the United States may cause such relocation at the sole expense of the grantee. 16. TERMINATION This easement may be terminated by the Secretary upon 30 days written notice to the grantee if the Secretary shall determine that the right-of-way hereby granted interferes with the use or disposal of said land by the United States, or it may be revoked by the Secretary for failure of the grantee to comply with any or all of the conditions of this easement, or for non-use for a period of two (2) years, or for abandonment. 17. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION The grantee shall maintain, in a manner satisfactory to said officer, all soil and water conservation structures that may be in existence upon said premises at the beginning of or that may be constructed by the grantee during the term of this easement, and the grantee shall take appropriate measures to prevent or control soil erosion within the right-of-way herein granted. Any soil erosion occurring outside the premises resulting from the activities of the grantee shall be corrected by the grantee as directed by said officer. 18. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION a. Within the limits of their respective legal powers, the parties hereto shall protect the premises against pollution of its air, ground, and water. The grantee shall promptly comply with any laws, regulations, conditions or instructions affecting the activity hereby authorized if and when issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, or any Federal, state, interstate or local governmental agency having jurisdiction to abate or prevent pollution. The disposal of any toxic or hazardous materials within the premises is strictly prohibited. Such regulations, conditions, or instructions in effect or prescribed by the said Environmental Protection Agency or any Federal, state, interstate or local governmental agency are hereby made a condition of this easement. The grantee shall not discharge waste or effluent from the premises in such a manner that the discharge Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 5 will contaminate streams or other bodies of water or otherwise become a public nuisance. b. The use of any pesticides or herbicides within the premises shall be in conformance with all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations. The grantee must obtain approval in writing from said officer before any pesticides or herbicides are applied to the premises. c. The grantee will use all reasonable means available to protect the environment and natural resources, and where damage nonetheless occurs arising from the grantee's activities, the grantee shall be liable to restore the damaged resources. 19. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF PROPERTY An Environmental Condition of Property (ECP), dated ____________, documenting the known history of the property with regard to the storage, release or disposal of hazardous substances thereon, is attached hereto and made a part hereof as EXHIBIT "C". Upon expiration, revocation or termination of this easement, another ECP shall be prepared which will document the environmental condition of the property at that time. A comparison of the two assessments will assist the said officer in determining any environmental restoration requirements. Any such requirements will be completed by the grantee in accordance with the condition on RESTORATION. 20. HISTORIC PRESERVATION The grantee shall not remove or disturb, or cause or permit to be removed or disturbed, any historical, archeological, architectural or other cultural artifacts, relics, remains or objects of antiquity. In the event such items are discovered on the premises, the grantee shall immediately notify said officer and protect the site and material from further disturbance until said officer gives clearance to proceed. 21. NON-DISCRIMINATION The grantee shall not discriminate against any person or persons because of race, color, age, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in the conduct of operations on the premises. 22. RESTORATION On or before the expiration or termination of this easement, the grantee shall, without expense to the United States, and within such time as said officer may indicate, remove said facilities and restore the premises to the satisfaction of said officer. In the event the grantee shall fail to remove said facilities and restore the premises, the United States shall have the option to take over said facilities without compensation, or to remove said facilities and perform the restoration at the expense of the grantee, and the grantee shall have no claim for damages against the United States or its officers or agents for such action. Condition Deleted Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 6 23. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 It has been determined this contract is not subject to Executive Order 13658 or the regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor in 29 CFR part 10 pursuant to the Executive Order. 24. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION If a duly authorized representative of the United States discovers or determines, whether before or subsequent to executing this contract, that an erroneous determination regarding the applicability of Executive Order 13658 was made, contractor, to the extent permitted by law, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States, its officers, agents, and employees, for and from any and all liabilities, losses, claims, expenses, suits, fines, penalties, judgments, demands or actions, costs, fees, and damages directly or indirectly arising out of, caused by, related to, resulting from or in any way predicated upon, in whole or in part, the erroneous Executive Order 13658 determination. This includes contractor releasing any claim or entitlement it would otherwise have to an equitable adjustment to the contract and indemnifying and holding harmless the United States from the claims of subcontractors and contractor employees. 25. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 It has been determined this contract is not subject to Executive Order 13706 or the regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor in 29 CFR part 13 pursuant to the Executive Order. 26. DISCLAIMER This instrument is effective only insofar as the rights of the United States in the property are concerned, and the grantee shall obtain such permission as may be required on account of any other existing rights. It is understood that the granting of this easement does not eliminate the necessity of obtaining any Department of the Army permit which may be required pursuant to the provisions of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 3 March 1899 (30 Stat. 1151; 33 U.S.C. Section 403), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1344) or any other permit or license which may be required by Federal, state or local statute in connection with use of the premises. {Signature Pages Follow} Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 7 THIS EASEMENT is not subject to Title 10, United States Code, Section 2662, as amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand by authority of the Secretary of the ARMY, this ________ day of______________________, 2026. _____________________________ Jereme R. DeGarlais Savannah District Real Estate Contracting Officer STATE OF GEORGIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF CHATHAM ) I, __________________________ a Notary Public, in and for said County in said State, hereby certify that Jereme R. DeGarlais, whose name as Real Estate Contracting Officer is signed to the foregoing instrument, and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the instrument he, as such officer and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act of the United States. Given under my hand this ______ day of _____________, 2026. __________________________ Notary Public <<SEAL>> My commission number:__________________ My Commission Expires:__________________ Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 8 THIS EASEMENT is also executed by the Grantee this ______ day of _________________, 2026. SOUTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY BY: ____________________________ NAME: DUNCAN E. JAGGERS TITLE: CHAIRMAN STATE OF _____________ ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ____________ ) On this _______ day of _________________, 2026, before me the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared ______________________________, known to me to be the person described in the foregoing instrument, who acknowledged that they executed the same in the capacity therein stated and for the purposes therein contained. Given under my hand this ______ day of _____________, 2026. __________________________ Notary Public <<SEAL>> My commission number:__________________ My Commission Expires:_________________ Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 9 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY I ______________________ certify that I am the ______________________ of (name) (title) HARNETT COUNTY, that __________________ who signed the foregoing (signator of outgrant) instrument on behalf of the grantee was then ______________________________of (title of signator of outgrant) HARNETT COUNTY. I further certify that the said officer was acting within the scope of powers delegated to this governing body of the grantee in executing said instrument. HARNETT COUNTY Date: ________ ___________________________________ Clerk or Appropriate Official Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 10 EXHIBIT A – Map Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 11 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 12 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 13 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 14 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 15 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 16 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 17 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 18 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 19 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 20 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 21 Easement No. DACA21-2-25-0027 22