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26-0655 — text_amendment
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners is requesting approval to schedule a legislative public hearing on November 30th, 2026, to consider text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance for data centers. This case involves changes to the zoning code that will affect how data centers are regulated across the county, with no specific property involved.
26-0656 — text_amendment
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners is requesting a text amendment to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance to address data centers. This amendment would modify the zoning code's provisions regarding data center uses and standards.
26-0598 — wireless telecommunications tower (199 ft)
Anthemnet, Inc. is requesting a Special Use Permit for a new 199-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 1879 Andrews Store Road (Parcel 2834). The County Commission is voting to adopt a resolution approving this quasi-judicial request.
26-0597 — text_amendment
Chatham County Board of Commissioners is seeking amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations, including revisions to sections covering the subdivision process, document submission requirements, improvement standards, development prerequisites, and certification forms. This countywide regulatory change will affect how all future subdivisions are reviewed and approved in the county.
26-0572 — text_amendment
Text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance sections 10.13 and 17 to revise the special use permit process for compliance with NC G.S. 160D. These are regulatory changes affecting the county-wide zoning code rather than a specific property.
26-0595 — other
Vote to approve a pyrotechnics display at Bennett Baptist Church on October 31, 2026. This is an administrative approval for a special event rather than a land use or zoning matter.
26-0596 — other
This case is a vote to approve a pyrotechnic display at Seaforth High School on October 23, 2026. This appears to be an administrative approval matter rather than a zoning case with land use implications.
26-0591 — other
Vote to approve the official names of four private roads in Chatham County: Jinks Way, Hurley Place, Mangum Drive, and Boone Way. This administrative matter involves road naming rather than zoning or land use changes.
26-0615 — other
This is an administrative item to vote on tax releases and refunds for September 2026, not a planning or zoning matter affecting property development.
26-0620 — other
This is a vote to approve a debt write-off of $7,055.93 for the Chatham County Public Health Department covering the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. This is an administrative matter unrelated to zoning or land development.
26-0571 — text_amendment
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners is requesting text amendments to multiple sections of the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance to maintain compliance with recent legislative changes to G.S. 160D and other statutes. The amendments include updates to bona fide farm exemptions, removal of off-street parking requirements, incorporation of additional permitted uses, modifications to staff participation in legislative processes, and elimination of the waiting period for application resubmittal.
26-0617 — other
This agenda item is a resolution for an interlocal agreement with the Town of Goldston regarding the use of election facilities. This is an administrative resolution between municipalities and does not involve zoning, land use, or development decisions affecting commercial real estate.
15-501 — specific_use_permit
Special Use Permit for a monopine wireless telecommunications tower on approximately 0.41 acres in the US 15-501 corridor. The applicant (Anthemnet, Inc.) modified the design from a monopole to a monopine tower to address community concerns about appearance, and conditions require a vegetative landscape buffer, access drive, and fencing around the compound area.
26-0507 — contractor's storage yard and staging area
Lockley Holdings, LLC requests a Special Use Permit for a contractor's storage yard and staging area on 3.9 acres at 1656 Campbell Road, Bear Creek. The request is for quasi-judicial approval at the September 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting.
26-0552 — contractor's storage yard and staging area
John Ruth has requested to reopen a quasi-judicial Special Use Permit hearing for Lockley Holdings, LLC for a contractor's storage yard and staging area on 3.9 acres at 1656 Campbell Road, Bear Creek. The Planning & Zoning Board will vote on whether to allow this reopening request.
26-0528 — plat
First Plat review and approval for the Whispering Creek subdivision comprising 238 lots on 288.6 acres. Petitioner is Mark Ashness on behalf of Meritage Homes.
26-0533 — text_amendment
Text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance sections 10.13, 17, 18, and 19 to amend the special use permit process for compliance with NC G.S. 160D. This legislative change affects the regulatory framework governing special use permits county-wide.
26-0532 — multiple uses
RTP Gardens LLC has requested rezoning of Parcel 75202 from R-1 Residential to Conditional District Regional Business (CD-RB) zoning to accommodate multiple uses. The property is located off Bob Horton Road and US 64 in the New Hope Township area of Apex.
26-0531 — rezoning
Steve Miller is requesting a rezoning of 3756 Corinth Rd. from R-5 Residential to R-1 Residential zoning. This general use rezoning will be heard as a legislative public hearing before the Board of Commissioners.
26-0530 — rezoning
A request to rezone 13.145 acres on two parcels from R-1 Residential to RB-Regional Business located off US HWY 64 W and Ridge View Road. The rezoning would convert residential-zoned land to regional business use.
26-0563 — other
This agenda item is a vote to adopt a resolution opposing the Enbridge Gasline project in Chatham County. It is a county-level administrative action, not a zoning or land use development matter.
26-0522 — other
Case 26-0522 is a special presentation by the Agriculture Advisory Board regarding the Enbridge Pipeline Public Hearing held on August 18, 2026. This is an informational item rather than a land use development proposal.
26-0534 — text_amendment
Legislative request by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners for multiple text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance to maintain compliance with recent legislative changes to G.S. 160D and other statutes. The amendments address bona fide farm exemptions, off-street parking requirements, township designations in the title, permitted uses, staff participation in legislative processes, and the waiting period for application resubmittal.
26-0536 — text_amendment
This is a legislative amendment to revise the Chatham County Design Guidelines to provide guidance on plant lists and invasive species management for commercial and industrial development. The amendment affects development standards across unincorporated Chatham County.
26-0535 — rezoning
Candace Beal requests a general use rezoning of 4.089 acres at 82 Bonlee Bennett Rd from NB-Neighborhood Business to R1-Residential zoning. The Chatham County Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on this rezoning request at the September 21, 2026 meeting.
SR-1733 — plat
Subdivision plat consisting of 22 lots located off New Hope Church Road (parcels 75213 and 19704). Case number SR-1733.
26-0529 — plat
Request for a twelve-month extension of the First Plat expiration date for New Hope Overlook, extending the deadline from November 18, 2026 to November 18, 2027. This extension allows the developer additional time to proceed with the platted project.
26-0546 — other
This is a Board of Commissioners procurement item for approval of a contract with Transource for purchase of a replacement Solid Waste Roll-Off Truck; it is not a zoning or planning case.
26-0516 — other
Vote to approve a contract with PGA Construction, Inc. for site work at the Marthas Chapel and Cole Park Collection Centers. This is a contract approval item rather than a zoning or land use case.
26-0540 — other
Vote to approve Tax Department write-off of outstanding real and personal property taxes for 2016. This is a tax administration matter rather than a land development zoning case.
26-0512 — other
Vote to adopt a resolution exempting professional services for the Emergency Operations Center Phase II Project from the Mini-Brooks Act.
26-0567 — other
This agenda item is a procedural vote to approve meeting minutes from May 19, 2026, not a substantive zoning case affecting property development.
26-0564 — other
Case 26-0564 is a vote to approve minutes from a prior session, which is an administrative matter rather than a zoning application.
26-0483 — other
This is a procedural item for the County to enter closed session to consult with retained counsel on a legal matter; no zoning application or property development is involved.
26-0515 — other
This item is a presentation and vote on FY27 Agricultural Preservation and Development Funding for Chatham County, not a specific zoning matter affecting a particular property.
26-0477 — other
Case 26-0477 is a presentation on Chatham County Opioid Settlement Funding, which is an administrative matter rather than a land use or zoning application.
26-0527 — other
This is a presentation from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding a Wildlife Crossing Study, not a zoning petition.
26-0472 — other
Chatham County is presenting and seeking approval of a Space Needs Study and Master Plan prepared by Hobbs Architects and The Wooten Company. This administrative planning item does not involve rezoning, site plan review, or other standard zoning case actions.
26-0558 — other
This is a resolution to recognize October as National Youth Justice Action Month. This is an administrative/governmental resolution rather than a land use or zoning case affecting specific property development.
26-0479 — other
Vote to adopt a resolution honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. This is an administrative/ceremonial matter unrelated to zoning or land development.
PIR-22-02 — other
This document is not a Chatham County zoning agenda item. It is a National Transportation Safety Board pipeline investigation report and agricultural impact research summary unrelated to local land use planning.
26-0449 — text_amendment
This case involves a countywide text amendment to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance updating special use permit procedures for compliance with North Carolina General Statute 160D and revising related standards. The amendment affects Sections 10 and 17 of the ordinance and applies broadly to all property subject to county zoning regulations.
26-0556 — other
Case 26-0556 is a vote to come out of closed session; no zoning action or property matter is described in the agenda item.
26-0551 — other
Case 26-0551 is a vote to come out of closed session on the Board of Commissioners meeting agenda for September 15, 2026. This is an administrative matter rather than a substantive zoning or land use case.
26-0550 — other
This agenda item is a procedural motion to enter closed session for attorney-client consultation, not a substantive zoning or land use case.
26-0553 — other
Case 26-0553 is a procedural item to vote to come out of closed session at the Chatham County Planning & Zoning meeting on 2026-09-15. No property or zoning action is involved.
26-0548 — other
This agenda item is a closed session vote under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss matters relating to location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the Chatham County area and to discuss potential economic development incentives. No specific property or zoning action is identified.
26-0538 — other
Vote to approve the names of two private roads in Chatham County: Stella Maris Way and Martin Brothers Lane. This is a road naming matter without zoning implications.
26-0505 — other
Vote to approve a pyrotechnic display at Chatham Charter School on October 2, 2026. This is an administrative or special use approval rather than a zoning change or land development case.
26-0432 — contractor's storage yard and staging area
Lockley Holdings is seeking a Special Use Permit for a contractor's storage yard and staging area on 3.9 acres at 1656 Campbell Road in Bear Creek. This quasi-judicial request is scheduled for a Board of Commissioners vote. Developers should monitor whether this industrial/service use receives approval, as it may affect zoning precedent and land use compatibility in the area.
26-0431 — rezoning
EC PROPCO, LLC is requesting to rezone approximately 292 acres from R-1 Residential to Ind-H Heavy Industrial zoning off Christian Chapel Church Road in Cape Fear Township. This represents a significant land use change from residential to heavy industrial use that could impact surrounding properties and infrastructure. Developers should monitor this case as it may signal industrial development activity in the area.
26-0436 — 199 ft wireless telecommunications tower
Anthemnet, Inc. is requesting approval of a special use permit for a 199-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 1879 Andrews Store Road (Parcel 2834). This quasi-judicial hearing will allow individuals with standing to provide evidence on the direct impact to their property. The proposal's approval would enable construction of the cellular tower in this location.
26-0435 — rezoning
This rezoning request would convert a 4.089-acre neighborhood business property at 82 Bonlee Bennett Rd from commercial (NB) to residential (R1) zoning. Developers interested in commercial or mixed-use development in this area should monitor this case, as approval could remove a commercial-zoned parcel from the market.
26-0434 — text_amendment
This case involves an amendment to the Chatham County Design Guidelines to include suggested plant lists and invasive plant restrictions for commercial and industrial development. The changes are recommended by the Chatham County Appearance Commission and will affect how developers must approach landscaping and site design for commercial and industrial projects in the county.
26-0433 — text_amendment
This text amendment updates the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance to comply with recent state legislative changes to G.S. 160D, including modifications to bona fide farm exemptions and removal of off-street parking requirements. The amendments also add all townships to the ordinance title, expand permitted uses, modify staff roles in legislative processes, and eliminate the waiting period for application resubmittal.
26-0466 — other
This agenda item involves a vote to decline an offer to purchase a 0.73-acre property owned by the Chatham County Board of Education, allowing the Board of Education to pursue alternative disposal methods as permitted by law. This is an administrative/procedural matter related to property disposition rather than land use or zoning.
26-0442 — other
This case involves approval of a contract for TIA remediation repairs to county-owned public safety radio towers and is not a land development or zoning matter relevant to commercial real estate development.
26-0453 — other
This case involves a quitclaim deed reverting Parcel 0091272 back to the Briar Chapel Community Association, Inc. This is a conveyance matter rather than a zoning or land use request, primarily affecting property ownership and title matters.
26-0457 — other
This item involves the Board of Commissioners adopting legislative goals for submission to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the 2027-2028 biennium. This is an administrative/legislative matter unrelated to property-specific zoning or land use development.
26-0443 — other
This is an administrative resolution recognizing Payroll Week (September 7-11, 2026) in Chatham County and has no zoning or land use development implications for commercial real estate projects.
26-0365 — Hickory Mountain Reserve subdivision - 48 lots
This case involves First Plat review and approval for Hickory Mountain Reserve, a 164.20-acre subdivision creating 48 lots off Pleasant Hill Church Road. Developers should track this subdivision project if they have interests in this area or similar residential developments in Chatham County.
26-0364 — Subdivision with 132 lots (Webster Farm)
Webster Farm proposes to subdivide 182.98 acres into 132 lots off Buckner Clark Rd. This First Plat review is critical for developers evaluating land acquisition or project partnerships in the area, as plat approval determines lot configuration and developability. The large tract size and lot count suggest a significant residential or mixed-use development opportunity.
26-0395 — rezoning
EC PROPCO, LLC is seeking to rezone approximately 292 acres from R-1 Residential to Ind-H Heavy Industrial in Cape Fear Township. This is a large-scale industrial rezoning that would fundamentally change the character and permitted uses of the property. Developers should monitor this case if they have operations or interests in the Cape Fear Township area or in industrial real estate development.
26-0386 — rezoning
This is a large-scale rezoning of approximately 372 acres in Baldwin Township from R-1 Residential to CD-CC Conditional District Compact Community. The applicant Fearrington Property Development, LLC is seeking to rezone multiple parcels spanning three different roads (Andrews Store Rd, Parker Herndon Rd, and Morris Rd.), which could signal a significant mixed-use or compact development project. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in the Baldwin Township area or in Compact Community development potential.
26-0394 — Wireless Telecommunications tower of 199 ft
A Special Use Permit is being sought for construction of a 199-foot wireless telecommunications tower on Murchison Road in Goldston. This case may affect nearby properties' views and land use compatibility if the tower is approved. Developers in the area should monitor this quasi-judicial decision.
26-0407 — other
This agenda item involves text amendments to multiple sections of the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance, including permitted uses, definitions, and off-street parking requirements. Developers should monitor whether these amendments affect land use permissions, development standards, or parking regulations relevant to their projects in Chatham County.
26-0335 — other
This case involves an interlocal agreement for ad valorem tax collection between Chatham County and the Town of Siler City. As a tax administration matter unrelated to zoning or land use, it has no direct impact on real estate development projects.
26-0398 — other
This agenda item is a resolution recognizing Overdose Awareness Day in Chatham County and does not involve zoning, land use, or property development matters. This case is not relevant to commercial real estate development.
26-0363 — other
This is an administrative resolution to recognize August as Child Support Awareness Month and does not involve zoning, land use, or development decisions that would affect commercial real estate projects.
26-0294 — other
This case involves a lease extension for the USDA-FSA at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, with the lease term expiring November 30, 2031. This is an administrative matter concerning county facility operations rather than a zoning or land use development project.
26-0312 — other
This case involves approval of a private road name (Turkey Creek Trail) in Chatham County. The decision does not affect zoning or land use permissions and is primarily an administrative naming matter. Developers should note this if their projects involve properties accessed by or adjacent to this private road.
26-0310 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves a map amendment to the Chatham Cary Joint Land Use Plan for a 6.5-acre residential property at 955 Earnest Jones Rd, reclassifying it from Very Low Density to Low Density Residential. The change would allow for increased residential development density on this parcel. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in residential development on or near this property or similar adjacent parcels.
26-0342 — other
This case involves a request to approve a pyrotechnics display at a specific location in Pittsboro on July 4, 2026. The applicant has provided required documentation including pyrotechnic licenses, insurance certificates, and ATF licensing. Developers should note this is an administrative approval matter rather than a zoning change.
26-0267 — other
This case involves approval of a pyrotechnics display at the Governors Club on July 4, 2026, requiring verification of proper licensing and insurance documentation. Developers should note the regulatory requirements for special event permits and pyrotechnic displays in Chatham County.
26-0329 — other
This is an administrative resolution recognizing Parenting Awareness Month in Chatham County. This case has no land use, zoning, or development implications for commercial real estate projects.
26-0327 — other
This agenda item is a resolution to honor George Moses Horton Day on June 28, 2026 in Chatham County. This is an administrative/ceremonial matter with no zoning, land use, or development implications for commercial real estate projects.
26-0259 — rezoning
Fearrington Property Development is seeking to rezone approximately 372 acres from R-1 Residential to CD-CC Conditional District Compact Community in Baldwin Township. This is a continued public hearing, indicating the case requires further deliberation by the planning body. Developers should monitor this significant rezoning as it could affect land use patterns and development opportunities in the area.
26-0226 — Wireless Telecommunications tower of 199 ft
A 199-foot wireless telecommunications tower is proposed on Parcel 65693 at 460 Murchison Road in Goldston. This special use permit request by Margus Properties, LLC and The Towers, LLC will be heard at the May 18, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting. Developers should monitor this case if tower construction or telecom infrastructure impacts their projects in the area.
26-0268 — other
This case involves approval of a right-of-way encroachment agreement allowing Duke Energy Progress to bore under Progress Boulevard near the Siler City WWTP. The decision affects utility infrastructure placement rather than development zoning or land use, making it relevant primarily to projects in areas affected by this utility corridor.
26-0228 — other
This case involves a one-year delay to the effective date of the Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance, pushing implementation from June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027 due to legislative action S382. Developers should be aware that current zoning regulations will remain in effect for an additional year, and the new UDO standards will not take effect until mid-2027. This delay may impact the timing of future development applications and entitlements in Chatham County.
26-0227 — subdivision of 45 lots
This case involves First Plat review and approval for Conservancy Estates, a 57-acre subdivision creating 45 residential lots off Conservancy Parkway. Developers should monitor this subdivision approval as it may affect land availability and development patterns in the Conservancy Parkway corridor.
26-0235 — other
This case involves approval of names for four private roads in Chatham County: Laia Hills Rd, Jacks Hill Run, Perk Drive, and Black Duck Lane. This is an administrative matter for road naming rather than a zoning or development case.
26-0264 — other
This agenda item is a resolution recognizing Race Amity Day in Chatham County on June 13, 2026. This is an administrative/ceremonial matter that does not involve zoning, land use changes, or real property development and has no direct impact on commercial real estate development activities.
26-0222 — other
This case is an administrative resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month and does not involve zoning changes, property development, or land use matters relevant to commercial real estate developers.
26-0221 — other
This is an administrative resolution honoring the 57th Annual Professional Clerk's Week. It has no direct impact on zoning, land development, or real estate projects.
26-0190 — other
This agenda item is a county resolution recognizing Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse and Exploitation Awareness Month, not a zoning or land development matter. This case does not impact commercial real estate development projects.
26-0075 — other
This case involves approval of easements with the Town of Pittsboro for Lewis Freeman Park at 192 West Street. The easement agreement and associated survey documents indicate potential land rights affecting development use and access to this property. Developers should review the easement terms to understand restrictions on land use and future development potential at this location.
26-0098 — rezoning
This case involves a rezoning request for approximately 372 acres from R-1 Residential to CD-CC Conditional District Compact Community zoning across seven parcels in Baldwin Township. The proposal by Fearrington Property Development, LLC could significantly impact land use patterns in the area by converting residential-zoned property to conditional district compact community zoning.
26-0156 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
Toll Southeast LP is seeking to amend the Chatham Cary Joint Land Use Plan to redesignate approximately 6.5 acres at 955 Earnest Jones Rd from Very Low Density Residential to Low Density Residential. This amendment would allow for increased residential density on the property, potentially enabling development of additional housing units compared to the current designation.
26-0096 — rezoning
EC PROPCO, LLC is seeking to rezone approximately 292 acres from R-1 Residential to Ind-H Heavy Industrial in Cape Fear Township. This large-scale rezoning could significantly impact land use patterns in the area by converting residential-zoned property to heavy industrial use.
26-0095 — other
This is an administrative legislative action to delay the effective date of the Unified Development Ordinance by one year, from June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027, due to legislative action S382. The postponement may affect the timing of zoning code compliance and project approvals for developers operating in Chatham County.
26-0094 — other
This case involves a legislative request to permanently close and abandon a portion of NC HWY 902 right of way in Chatham County. The closure could affect property access and development opportunities for any projects adjacent to or dependent on this highway segment. Developers with holdings near this highway location should review the attached request documents to understand potential impacts on their properties.
26-0166 — other
This case involves amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations, specifically updating section 7 requirements and minimum standards to incorporate North Carolina State Fire Code Appendix D standards. Developers should review whether these updated standards affect their subdivision design, improvement specifications, and timelines for current or planned projects.
26-0160 — other
This case involves the approval of official names for four private roads in Chatham County. The approval of road names is an administrative matter that typically does not directly impact zoning or land use entitlements for development projects.
26-0151 — other
This case involves adoption and amendment of multiple project ordinances for county infrastructure and facility improvements, including the Haw River Trail Pegg Tract, Siler City Center for Active Living renovations, radio system upgrades, detention center generator installation, and recreational trail improvements. As a developer, this may impact your projects if they intersect with these county infrastructure areas or if similar administrative processes are required for your work.
26-0159 — other
This case involves a resolution for NCDOT road addition related to Seaforth Preserve Drive within the Seaforth Preserve Subdivision. The matter appears to be an administrative approval for road designation rather than a zoning change. Developers working in or near the Seaforth Preserve Subdivision should monitor whether this road addition affects access, infrastructure, or development timelines for their projects.
26-0158 — other
This case involves a Board of Commissioners vote to adopt a resolution for an NCDOT Road Addition for Bonterra Way within the Bonterra Subdivision. The item is administrative in nature, relating to road infrastructure additions rather than zoning or land use changes. Developers should note this if they have holdings or future development plans in or near the Bonterra Subdivision.
26-0180 — other
This is an administrative resolution recognizing May 2026 Older Americans Month in Chatham County. It does not affect zoning, land use, or development approvals and is not relevant to commercial real estate developers.
26-0093 — Subdivision (Bramblewood) consisting of 60 lots
This case involves first plat review and approval for the Bramblewood subdivision, a 60-lot residential development on 123.74 acres off US Hwy 64 W in Chatham County. Developers should track this case if they have interests in the affected parcels (82230 and 96352) or are evaluating development potential in this corridor.
26-0137 — other
This is an administrative resolution honoring Women's History Month in Chatham County and does not involve zoning, land use, or real estate development matters.
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