Sanford, NC — rezoning & P&Z cases
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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.