Holly Springs, NC — rezoning & P&Z cases

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52-9592 — Residential (30-53 detached dwelling units) with commercial use (5,000-16,000 SF)

2420 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540 · hearing 2026-07-28 · new

This 32.3-acre rezoning request proposes to convert a vacant Rural Residential property into a mixed-use development with 30-53 residential units and up to 16,000 SF of commercial space via Conditional District zoning. The project includes significant open space, active recreation areas, tree preservation, and streetscape improvements serving Avent Ferry Road, a major T-4A thoroughfare.

SPEC-24230 — Detached dwellings (30-53 units) and commercial use (5,000-16,000 SF)

2420 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540 · hearing 2026-07-28 · new

This 32.28-acre rezoning from Rural Residential to mixed Suburban Residential and Neighborhood Mixed Use conditionals proposes 30-53 detached dwelling units and 5,000-16,000 SF of commercial space at 2420 Avent Ferry Road. The project involves right-of-way dedication and requires compliance with national green building standards and specimen tree preservation. Developers should note that future modifications to use or intensity will require additional rezoning approvals.

15-249 — Mixed-use residential and retail development with multi-family residential, retail, open space, and conservation areas

Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC (Meridian at Sunset Lake Commons) · hearing 2026-06-23 · new

This rezoning petition seeks to rezone property in Holly Springs, NC to MXR-CU zoning for a mixed-use development called Meridian at Sunset Lake Commons. The project would include multi-family residential units, retail spaces, and significant open space and conservation areas across multiple parcels in the Sunset Lake Road corridor. Developers should evaluate impacts related to traffic patterns, setbacks and buffers, and compatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhoods in this area.

17-0766 — Multifamily residential apartments, up to 15 units per acre, 4 stories in height

Sunset Commons, Holly Springs, NC - near NC 540 and Lassiter Road · hearing 2026-06-23 · new

This rezoning seeks to convert a portion of the Sunset Commons property to Mixed-Use Residential zoning to enable a 15-unit-per-acre multifamily development adjacent to the existing shopping center. The project is positioned as the first phase of transforming this Mixed-Use Center area from vehicle-centric suburban development to integrated mixed-use, with infrastructure improvements including Lassiter Road extension, greenway connectivity, and public sidewalks. The development will preserve natural areas on the southern portion of the property while providing transition buffering to adjacent lower-density residential neighborhoods.

NC-540 — Apartment development at 15 units/acre (~450 units) and completion of Lassiter Road connection between Sunset Lake Road and Holly Springs Road

4950 Optimist Farm Rd, Holly Springs, NC · hearing 2026-06-23 · new

A 30.57-acre rezoning from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Mixed-Use Residential - Conditional Zoning District for an apartment development with approximately 450 units at 15 units/acre, plus completion of the Lassiter Road connection. The project implements the Northeast Gateway Master Plan by introducing higher-density residential housing with pedestrian-friendly design standards and addressing multi-modal transportation in a designated transformation area.

SPEC-25055 — School, Childcare Center

5617 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540 · hearing 2026-06-23 · continued

The New School Inc. is seeking to rezone 11.22 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to Rural Residential Conditional District (RR-CD) to establish a new Montessori school and childcare center at 5617 Sunset Lake Road. The master plan shows the school buildings on approximately 2.3 acres with 6.9 acres of open space (exceeding the 30% requirement), parking for 1.5 acres, and significant tree preservation of 5.1 acres across the wooded site.

25-REZ-02 — 55 detached and 42 attached dwellings (mixed residential neighborhood)

South of Honeycutt Farms subdivision, Rouse Road, Holly Springs NC · hearing 2026-04-28 · new

This rezoning would convert 32.7 acres of rural residential land south of Honeycutt Farms to a mixed-density neighborhood with 97 total dwelling units (55 detached, 42 attached), including innovative rear-loaded townhouse designs. The project requires significant traffic improvements at three nearby intersections and contributes $100,000 toward traffic signal installation, with road widening and turn lanes on Rouse Road.

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