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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
August 10,2026
Staff Contact: Emma Harris, Planner I
(910)893-7525 Email: eharris@harnett.org
CASE NUMBER: BOA2607-0003
APPLICANT: Operational Detachment Source, LLC
OWNER: Joshua Clark and Veronica Clark
LOCATION: 391 CYPRESS CHURCH RD CAMERON, NC 28326
ZONING: RA-20M and RA-20R
ACREAGE: +/- 16.55 PIN# 9554-40-9580.000
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Agricultural Protection Area and Military Overlay Buffer
REQUEST: Gunsmithing without an associated test fire berm
AERIAL:
Directions from Lillington: Head toward Alexander Dr – Follow NC-27 W to Hillmon Grove Rd –
Turn left onto Hillmon Grove Rd – Slight right to stay on Hillmon Grove Rd – Turn right onto Cypress
Church Rd – Arrive at 391 Cypress Church Rd
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION MAP
ZONING DISTRICT MAP
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A. Site: Two single-family dwellings are present.
B. Surrounding Land Uses: Consist of residential home sites and agricultural and forestry uses.
C. Utilities: Water – Public (Harnett County) Sewer – Private (Septic)
TRANSPORTATION:
• Per NCDOT Arc GIS AADT Traffic Segmentation, the annual daily traffic count for this section of
Cypress Church Rd is unavailable.
• Site distances are poor due to the curvature and topography of the road.
BACKGROUND:
• The applicant is in the process of seeking approval to establish a home-based gunsmithing business and
obtain an FFL (Federal Firearms License).
• The applicant is not requesting the presence of a test fire vault or a firing berm in conjunction with the
requested uses on this application
• This project will be required to go through a land use review process similar to that of a home occupation.
If approved, Planning Services staff will perform an inspection to verify all regulations, specifications and
conditions which are adhered to prior to final permit approval.
• This requested use is subject to review, approval and inspections from agencies outside Harnett County’s
jurisdictional authority.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE V. USE REGULATIONS
1.2 Table of Use Types & Regulations
Zoning Districts IND LI COMM O&I CONS RA-40 RA-30 RA-20R RA-20M PARKING USE GROUP LEVEL BUILDING CODE CLASS Gunsmithing S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S*
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11.4 Gunsmithing
Gunsmithing facilities operating in conjunction with and are located on an approved firing facility shall be deemed
as a permitted accessory use and shall not be required to obtain a Special Use permit. All other gunsmithing
activities and facilities shall be required to obtain a Special Use permit. All non-exempt gunsmithing facilities shall
adhere to the following requirements:
A. Gunsmithing facilities located within a residential structure shall not engage in the onsite display or sale of
firearms.
B. Facilities that will utilize a test fire vault or berm shall disclose this information on the Board of Adjustment
application, site plan and be approved as part of the Special Use approval.
C. Gunsmithing facilities shall only utilize a test fire berm for the purpose of verifying proper working order of
an assembled or repaired firearm. Recreational or any other form of shooting is prohibited on a test fire
berm.
D. Facilities located within a residential subdivision shall only discharge a firearm within an approved test fire
vault. Outdoor test fire berms are prohibited when gunsmithing facilities are located within a residential
subdivision.
E. Outdoor test fire berms shall only be fired upon from a distance not greater than twenty-five (25) feet. The
direction of fire into the berm shall be away from all right(s)-of-way and inhabitable structures.
ARTICLE XIV. DEFINITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
2.2 General Definitions
Gunsmithing
The act of performing repairs, modifications, design or assembly of a firearm.
HARNETT COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH PLAN (HORIZONS 2040)
VISION
Harnett County is a unified, safe, healthy, and engaged community that is culturally vibrant, well-planned with a
thriving economy and a high-quality educational system, in harmony with its environmental and beautiful natural
resources, and with strong leadership ensuring equitable services so that all citizens will prosper.
FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES/ Residential Areas
Agricultural Protection Areas: Areas of the county with concentration of agriculture, timber operations and
natural resources. Farmland preservation efforts should be focused in these areas. The established low density
development pattern and ongoing agricultural activities in these areas contribute to their rural character. This
character can be enhanced by encouraging only low intensity uses such as agriculture and support businesses, and
very low density single family residential with context sensitive rural design. New residential development should be
limited in density and scale. Density should generally be less than 0.5 dwelling unit per acre.
Military Corridor Buffer: Areas proximal to Fort Bragg. Proposed development in these areas should be
compatible with existing and future military operations. Primary land uses should include working lands,
conservation lands, parks, and very low-density residential development.
LAND USE GOALS & STRATEGIES
ED-3: Support, grow, and strengthen existing business and industries across Harnett County
Strategy 3B: Support entrepreneurship and business development
B8: Support low-impact home based business and support “cottage industries” in mixed-use districts,
residential areas, and agricultural areas, while reducing negative impacts on adjacent residential
areas.
SITE PHOTOS
Site Adjacent Structure on Property
Across Street Sign Posted
Street View
SUBMITTED SITE PLAN