Union County, NC — rezoning & P&Z cases
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26-441 — other
The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing and discussing potential changes to the minor subdivision provisions of the Union County UDO (Unified Development Ordinance), including the definition of "Lot," minor vs. major lot thresholds, and family subdivision exceptions. Developers planning subdivision projects in Union County should monitor this ongoing discussion as changes to these standards could affect future subdivision approvals and timelines.
RZ-2026-009 — rezoning
Randall York is seeking to rezone approximately 26 acres on US 601 from rural residential (RA-40) to Heavy Industrial (HI). This straight rezoning could affect nearby land uses and property values in the area. Developers in Union County should monitor this case if they have interests in industrial development along US 601.
26-405 — variance
Jamie Taylor is requesting a variance to reduce the required lot size by 6,534 square feet in an R District, which normally requires 40,000 square feet under the Union County Development Ordinance. The Union County Planning & Zoning body will hold a public hearing to decide whether to grant or deny this variance request.
26-403 — Gravel parking lot
Sunset Ridge Estates, LLC is seeking a major amendment to an existing Special Use Permit to construct a gravel parking lot on RA-40 zoned property. This case may affect competitive considerations for land use and parking developments in the Union County market. The hearing will be held on July 21, 2026 before the Land Use Board.
26-302 — other
This case involves continued discussion of minor subdivision standards and related UDO provisions, including the definition of "lot," the minor versus major lot threshold, and family subdivision exceptions. The Board is gathering information on how other counties handle these issues and has deferred decisions to future meetings. Developers should monitor this case if subdivision and plat provisions affect their project plans.
26-330 — other
This text amendment modifies the Union County Development Ordinance to define and regulate data centers and cryptomining operations, including restrictions on where these uses may operate and supplemental operational requirements. Developers proposing data center or cryptomining operations in Union County should monitor this amendment as it will establish the regulatory framework governing these emerging technology uses.
CZ-2026-005 — Office and equipment storage facility
This rezoning petition seeks to convert 5.75 acres of a 17.21-acre parcel from RA-40 (rural residential) to Light Industrial zoning to accommodate an office and equipment storage facility. The rezoning is requested with conditions and requires approval by the Board of Commissioners.
CZ-2026-007 — Shopping center
This rezoning petition seeks to modify operating hour conditions on a 3.207-acre commercial parcel previously rezoned for a shopping center, extending hours from 9 AM–9 PM to 6:30 AM–9:30 PM. The modification aims to increase tenant flexibility without changing the underlying B-2 zoning or permitted use. Developers should monitor this case if they have interest in the shopping center property or similar hour-of-operation restrictions in Union County.
26-237 — other
This case involves continued discussion of minor subdivision standards and provisions in Union County's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), including definitions of "Lot," minor vs. major lot thresholds, and family subdivision exceptions. The Board is gathering information from other counties and plans multi-month discussions on these ordinance modifications, which could affect subdivision feasibility and costs for future development projects.
CZ-2026-001 — landscaping supply business and limited construction equipment storage
A 5-acre parcel on NC 75 is proposed to be rezoned from RA-40 to Light Industrial to accommodate a landscaping supply business with construction equipment storage. The rezoning includes conditions limiting uses to the approved site plan and restricting access to right-in/right-out at NCDOT's discretion. Community concerns raised during the required March 30 meeting focused on fencing, lighting, traffic, and stormwater impacts.
CZ-2026-006 — long-term residential drug rehabilitation facility for up to 80 residents and staff
House of Pearls is seeking conditional rezoning of approximately 10.92 acres on Camden Road to develop a long-term residential drug rehabilitation facility. The facility would serve up to 80 residents and staff. This case is relevant to developers interested in behavioral health or rehabilitation facilities and those tracking residential development patterns in the Union County area.
26-179 — other
This case involves a continuation of discussion regarding minor subdivision standards and provisions in the Union County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The Board is considering potential changes to subdivision standards, including definitions of "lot," minor versus major lot thresholds, and family subdivision exceptions that could affect how developers are permitted to subdivide and convey property in the county.
RZ-2026-004 — rezoning
This case seeks to rezone 10.848 acres on Pageland Highway from Highway Corridor to Light Industrial zoning, which could enable industrial development in this corridor area. The straight rezoning has no conditions attached, meaning Light Industrial uses would be permitted as-of-right on the site once approved. Developers should monitor this case if they have plans for industrial properties in Union County's highway corridors.
26-166 — Unmanned electric substation and battery energy storage facility
RavenVolt is requesting a Special Use Permit to develop an unmanned electric substation with battery energy storage on 5907 Lancaster Highway in Union County. The facility will be developed in coordination with North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation and Union Power on property currently zoned RA-40.
RZ-2026-002 — rezoning
This rezoning request proposes to change a 0.5-acre parcel on Richardson Rd from RA-40 (rural/agricultural) to R-15 (residential) zoning. As a straight rezoning with no conditions, the change would allow more intensive residential development on the site. Developers should monitor this case if they have projects in the Union County area that could be affected by changing zoning patterns.
TXT-2026-001 — other
This is a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would reduce the maximum lot threshold for minor subdivisions from 8 lots to 3 lots. Developers planning small subdivisions in Union County should monitor this change, as it will affect which projects qualify for minor subdivision approval processes. The modification may streamline permitting for very small projects while potentially requiring full major subdivision review for developments that previously qualified as minor.
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