Sanford, NC — rezoning & P&Z cases
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PB 2026-0902 — Mixed-use development with expanded commercial zoning and signage provisions
Amendment to the NC Hwy 87 Mixed Use Conditional Zoning District to add 1.30 acres of commercially zoned area and provide expanded signage allowances beyond what the UDO currently permits. The rezoning affects a portion of the 53.3-acre project originally approved via conditional zoning in 2023.
PB 2026-0901 — 200-unit, eight (8) building multi-family apartment community with clubhouse/amenity area
Application to rezone 10.57 acres on Colon Road from SN-9 to Midtown Apartments Conditional Zoning District to develop a 200-unit, 8-building multi-family apartment community with amenities. Conditional zoning approval would be processed through site plan and subdivision plan review.
RDU-035 — Mixed use with approximately 746 dwelling units (672 multifamily, 74 townhomes) and approximately 2.2 acres of commercial outparcel
Amendment to the existing NC Hwy 87 Mixed Use Conditional Zoning District to add approximately 1.30 acres to the commercially zoned area and provide additional detail to the commercial portion of the project approved in 2023. The petitioner also seeks to allow larger signage than the current C-2 zoning district permits.
NC Hwy 87 Mixed Use - Amendment 1 — Commercial (General Commercial C-2), multi-family residential, and attached single-family dwellings as part of Mixed-Use Activity Center
Amendment to the NC Hwy 87 Mixed Use Conditional Zoning District to add 1.30 acres to the commercially zoned area, provide more detail to the General Commercial (C-2) portion of the project originally approved in 2023, and allow larger/more signage than currently permitted in the UDO. The project comprises 53.3 total acres fronting NC Hwy 87 S and is designed as a mixed-use development with commercial, multi-family, and attached single-family components aligned with the Plan SanLee long-range Mixed-Use Activity Center designation.
TRC-04-17-26 — Convenience store with fuel and car wash facility
Amended TRC conceptual review for a Dash-In convenience store with fuel, Splash In car wash, and associated signage on approximately 1.97 acres currently zoned C1 & OI on NC Hwy 87. The proposal includes a 5,680 SF convenience store, 1,331 SF car wash, expanded signage (pylon, monument, and building-mounted signs), and landscape buffers; this is part of the larger NC Hwy 87 Mixed Use development.
NC 87 Mixed Use — Commercial
Conditional District rezoning of approximately 1.30 acres within the NC 87 Mixed Use development to maintain consistency with an originally approved conditional district rezoning from March 2023. The project involves commercial use on a portion of the 53-acre site with modifications to the approved concept plan.
Lyczkowski - Colon Road CZ — 3–4 story multi-family apartments (residential)
Rezoning of 10.14-acre vacant parcel on Colon Road from SN-9 to Midtown Apartments CZ (Conditional Zoning) to permit 3–4 story multi-family apartments at 20 dwelling units per acre. Development includes on-site amenities (clubhouse, pool, open space), landscape buffers, and controlled access via Colon Road in Sanford's northern corridor near the 421 Bypass.
PB-2026-0803 — Multi-family apartment community
Rezoning of 10.19-acre vacant tract on W. Rose Street from Urban Neighborhood (UN-6) to Multi-family (MF-12) to permit development of a multi-family apartment community. The Planning Board recommended approval, finding the project reasonable and in the public interest as it adjoins existing residential development and has access to public utilities and streets.
PB 2026-0802 — Mixed-use: one residential apartment on the first floor; remaining first-floor and second-floor areas to continue as commercial/storage
Rezoning of a 0.74-acre multi-tenant commercial building from C-2 to C-2-C conditional zoning to permit one residential apartment on the first floor while preserving commercial uses and storage. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval, finding the mixed-use development reasonable and consistent with the Plan SanLee Neighborhood Center designation.
PB 2026-0801 — pd_amendment
Amendment to the 421 North Townhomes Conditional Zoning District to eliminate the second access connecting to Nixon Drive and convert the 0.5 +/- acre area previously approved as an entranceway into a single-family residential lot zoned Suburban Neighborhood (SN-12). The change affects a 12.8-acre vacant tract and allows development of a townhome community with a complementary single-family lot between a highway and existing residential neighborhood.
2026-0902 — pd_amendment
Amendment to the NC Hwy 87 Mixed Use Conditional Zoning District to add 1.30 acres of commercially zoned area and provide additional detail to the commercially zoned portion of the project. The request also allows more and larger signage than currently permitted in the ordinance, with a 1.30-acre portion being rezoned from General Commercial (C-2) to the Mixed Use district.
PB ITEM 2026-0901 — 200-unit, eight-building multi-family apartment community with clubhouse/amenity area
Application to rezone 10.57 acres on the west side of Colon Road from Suburban Neighborhood to Midtown Apartments Conditional Zoning District. The rezoning would allow development of a 200-unit, eight-building multi-family apartment community with clubhouse and amenity areas via conditional zoning process.
30-2021 — rezoning
This 111.67-acre rezoning request seeks to change the zoning from RA and CCEP/Triassic Conditional Zoning to Oakton Conditional Zoning District for a large parcel with highway frontage on US Hwy 1. The property currently includes one developed structure at 3942 Colon Road along with a sewer lift station and cell tower, while most parcels are vacant. The rezoning would enable a significant shift in the allowed uses and development potential on this strategically-located property.
RDU-033 — Oakton Mixed Use
RDU-033 is a concept plan for Oakton Mixed Use, a 111.67-acre mixed-use development in Sanford, NC. The project will require review and approval by local and state planning and engineering agencies, with commercial parcel subdivisions to be determined at the site plan stage.
46-0424 — Single family detached homes and single family attached homes (townhomes) with associated development open space and amenity areas
This is a conditional zoning request for a residential development on NC 87 Highway proposing up to 481 dwelling units (maximum 3.5 units per acre) with a mix of single-family detached and townhome units. The development includes access via Highway 87 and Commerce Drive, amenity areas, and 3-5 phases of development with specific architectural and design standards.
US-421 — Mixed-use community including 300 apartment dwelling units, 173 single-family dwelling units, hotel, restaurant with drive-thru, retail, and open space
This is a rezoning request for 111.67 acres from agricultural and enterprise park zoning to a new Oakton Conditional Zoning District to enable a large mixed-use development. The project proposes 300 apartments, 173 single-family homes, commercial uses, and 45% open space, representing a significant change in land use and density for the Colon Road/US 1 corridor. The development includes phased infrastructure (commercial first, followed by residential) and incorporates architectural and landscape design standards specific to the Oakton district.
58-7870 — Mixed-use development with 473 residential dwelling units (single-family and multi-family apartments), commercial uses (hotel, restaurant with drive-thru, retail), and open space
This is a major mixed-use rezoning from RA (rural) to a conditional district introducing 473 residential units, commercial anchors including a hotel and restaurant, and parking requirements of approximately 465 spaces. The project includes significant amenities and open space provisions that may affect local traffic patterns, infrastructure capacity, and community character in the Sanford area.
36-6732 — 127 single-family homes and 160 multi-family units in six apartment buildings
A 60.4-acre property on Wicker Street in southwestern Sanford is requested to be rezoned from UN-6 and C-2 to Parkside Village Conditional Zoning District to allow development of 127 single-family homes and 160 multi-family apartment units across six buildings. The project includes design standards and conditions that will be legally binding on the land, with compliance required for all outstanding technical review committee requirements prior to development approval.
15-501 — 202-unit residential community consisting of 95 townhomes and 107 single-family homes with amenities and open space
This rezoning request proposes converting 50 acres of rural Residential Agricultural land into a 202-unit residential community with townhomes and single-family homes at a density of 4 units per acre. The project would transform a property with existing farmhouses, barns, and 281 acres of wooded vacant land into a mixed residential development with dedicated open space and pedestrian infrastructure. The site fronts on Deep River Road and will require NCDOT approval for two new road entrances and potentially roadway improvements, plus TriRiver Water approval for public water and sewer extensions.
79-532 — 202-lot residential subdivision with 107 single-family homes and 95 townhomes at up to 4 dwelling units per acre
This is a 51-acre conditional rezoning from rural RA to a mixed residential subdivision zoning creating up to 202 dwelling units through a combination of townhomes and single-family homes. The project includes two access points from Deep River Road, a 20-foot Type C buffer along Deep River Road, and community open space and amenities. The rezoning is contingent on annexation into the City of Sanford corporate limits.
50-2697 — Mixed-use residential development with approximately 95 townhome units and 107 single-family lots, including open space amenities
This rezoning request seeks to convert approximately 50.38 acres from RA zoning to SHADOW CREEK CONDITIONAL DISTRICT, enabling a mixed-use residential development with 95 townhome units and 107 single-family lots. The project includes approximately 19% open space with amenities such as dog parks, playgrounds, and walking trails. Developers should evaluate the compatibility of this density and unit mix with area market conditions and whether the conditional district requirements align with their development strategy.
ORD-2021-92-CZ — Mixed-use development with office & institutional uses (Lots 1-2) and general commercial uses (Lots 3-4) including retail, professional services, restaurants, and other commercial/institutional facilities
This is an amendment to the existing Ashby Village Conditional Zoning District (approved in 2021) to provide detailed site plans and updated development conditions for 36.9 acres of mixed-use commercial and office/institutional development near Rosser Road and S. Horner Boulevard. The amendment covers specific lot layouts, allowed uses, architectural standards, and infrastructure improvements (including street connections and Ashby Road modifications) for the C-2 (General Commercial) and O&I (Office & Institutional) portions of the larger Ashby Village project, allowing the development to proceed with issuance of permits if approved.