Pender County, NC

General

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to review two major site development plans. The body will also hold a general discussion period.

• SDP 2026-621 Point South Apartments Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-622 Saw Dust Laydown Yard and Office Space Major Site Development Plan

Board of County Commissioners

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Technical Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three development requests, including two large residential projects and an RV park. The board is also deciding on several budget amendments and equipment purchases.

• Rezoning of 630 acres for 1,023 single family homes in Long Creek Township
• Rezoning of 404 acres for 930 55+ age targeted homes in Topsail Township
• Special Use Permit for a 236-lot RV Park and Campground in Holly Township
• $500,000 PARTF matching grant and budget amendment for Abbey Nature Preserve Trailhead
• $254,546.89 budget ordinance amendment for Department of Social Services

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the BOCC Room at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw. The meeting includes two public hearings: a requested revision to the Wyndwater Master Development Plan (MDP 2026-97) and a request to rezone about 0.24 acres for a specialty trade contractor office (REZONE 2026-101), both in the Topsail Township. The board will also adopt the September 1, 2026 minutes, take public comment, and hear case updates.

• Public hearing on MDP 2026-97: revision to the Wyndwater Master Development Plan in Topsail Township
• Public hearing on REZONE 2026-101: conditional use zoning map amendment for about 0.24 acres for a specialty trade contractor office in Topsail Township
• Adoption of minutes from the September 1, 2026 Planning Board meeting
• Public comment period
• Discussion and case updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of County Commissioners meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 805 S. Walker Street in Burgaw. The board will hold a public hearing on a Pender Adult Services grant and take up a large consent agenda covering opioid settlement funding, vehicle and equipment purchases, and grant awards. Evening public hearings at 8 PM address a request to rezone about 32 acres in Topsail Township for a wastewater treatment facility and a related Special Use Permit revision for a sewer treatment facility. The board will also discuss feral cat management and cemetery identification, and may enter closed session for attorney-client privilege and economic development.

• Public hearing on the Pender Adult Services Grant
• Consent agenda: $101,541.22 from Opioid Settlement Funds for year three of the Health Opioid Coordinator position
• Consent agenda: $167,089.48 to the Pender County Sheriff's Department for the DARE Program and $218,937.00 to Coastal Horizons for the PORT Program
• Consent agenda: $454,545.45 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award for cardiac monitors and $176,750.00 for law enforcement officer bonuses
• 8 PM hearings: REZONE 2026-96 for a ~32-acre wastewater treatment facility and SUP 2026-59 for a sewer treatment facility, both in Topsail Township

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee is meeting to review five major site development plans, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Walmart Fuel Center, an amenity center, an office space, and a boat and RV storage facility. The committee will discuss these cases and set the next meeting date.

• SDP 2026-608: Walmart Supercenter Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-609: Walmart Fuel Center Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-611: Halcyon Amenity Center Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-615: Merchants Circle Office Space Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-616: Forest Sound Boat & RV Storage Major Site Development Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on grants, rezonings, and a special use permit. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $1.33 million design increase for a fleet garage and a $1.17 million water filtration project. The agenda includes resolutions on postal service support and a surplus handgun award, plus appointments and discussions on cemetery protection.

• Rezone 2026-99: Conditional use zoning map amendment for ~630 acres in Long Creek Township to develop 1,023 single-family homes
• Rezone 2026-96: Conditional use zoning map amendment for ~32 acres in Topsail Township for a wastewater treatment facility
• SUP 2026-59: Revision to a Special Use Permit for a Sewer Treatment Facility in Topsail Township
• Approval of purchase order increase to Samet for Phase 2 Full Design of Fleet Garage in the amount of $1,328,425.00
• Approval of purchase order and contract to A.C. Schultes of Carolina Inc. for $1,171,729 for the Well Filtration Project

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board has scheduled a special meeting for September 17, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items and a workshop session, but no specific topics or projects are listed for discussion.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss an opportunity regarding an NFL Flag League. The meeting also includes an update on various park projects and a discussion of the Parks and Recreation Marketing Plan.

• NFL Flag League Opportunity
• Update on Park Projects
• Parks and Recreation Marketing Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with organizational appointments, including the county attorney and a new commissioner for the vacant District One seat. They will also hear an update on the emergency services merger and consider a consent agenda with multiple purchase orders and budget amendments. Several resolutions and contracts are up for approval, including a large purchase order for a fleet garage design and funding for new ambulances.

• Appointment of County Attorney and Commissioner for vacant District One seat
• Purchase order to Paragard Direct for $7,000 (sole source) for FY 26-27
• Purchase order to Calgon for $230,000 for granulated carbon (sole source)
• Purchase order increase to Samet for $1,328,425 for Phase 2 Full Design of Fleet Garage
• Budget amendment and purchase orders for five ambulances totaling $2,894,825

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss six development cases, including master development plans, site plans, a conditional rezoning, and a major subdivision preliminary plat. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no decisions or votes listed.

• MDP 2026-98 Shugarts Commercial Flex Space Master Development Plan
• MDP 2026-99 Sidbury Road Planned Development Master Development Plan
• SDP-2026-601 Blake Farms Amenity Center Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-602 Shaw Mine Expansion Major Site Development Plan
• REZONE 2026-104 Prime Time Trucking, LLC, Conditional Rezoning

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 404 acres in Topsail Township. The proposal seeks a Conditional Use Zoning Map Amendment to allow the development of 930 single-family homes targeted at residents aged 55 and older. The board will also adopt the minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting and accept public comment.

• Public Hearing: Rezone 2026-100 for approximately 404 acres in Topsail Township
• Proposal: Develop 930 single-family homes targeted at 55+ age group
• Adoption of minutes from the August 4, 2026 Planning Board meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, several resolutions, and public hearings. Key items include a $1.3 million contract increase for fleet garage design, a resolution on infrastructure growth, and public hearings on a rezoning, a special use permit for an RV park, and a zoning text amendment.

• Approval of $1,328,425.00 purchase order increase to Samet for Phase 2 Full Design of Fleet Garage
• Resolution Establishing the Pender County Infrastructure and Controlled Growth Initiative
• Rezone 2026-98: 0.31 acres from RP to GB in Topsail Township
• SUP 2026-58: Special Use Permit for 236-lot RV park and campground in Holly Township
• ZTA 2026-36: Zoning text amendment to allow public solid waste collection in EC district

Pender County Library Advisory Board

The Pender County Library Advisory Board will meet to review library statistics and the 2026 Summer Reading Program. The board will also discuss budget information for FY2026-2027 and updates regarding the Judy Holly Sidbury Hampstead Branch Library.

• Library FY2026-2027 Budget Information
• Library Statistical Report
• 2026 Summer Reading Program Report
• Updates on Judy Holly Sidbury Hampstead Branch Library

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will consider preliminary plats for two subdivisions and four conditional zoning map amendments during its regular meeting.

• SUBMAJ 2026-151 Blake Farms Parcel O Phase 2 Preliminary Plat
• SUBMAJ 2026-153 Point South Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• REZONE 2026-101 R&R Roofing and Reroofing Conditional Zoning Map Amendment
• REZONE 2026-102 Bryant Assemblage Conditional Zoning Map Amendment
• Meeting held at Pender County Public Assembly Room, 805 South Walker Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and one zoning text amendment. These items involve land use for waste management and residential development in Pender County.

• REZONE 2026-96: Request to rezone 32 acres for a waste water treatment facility in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2026-96: Request to rezone 630 acres for 1,023 single family homes in Long Creek Township
• ZTA 2026-36: Request to allow Public Solid Waste Collection in the Environmental Conservation (EC) Zoning District

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items including surplus property sales, vehicle releases, and budget carry-overs. The board will also vote on a $308,713 infrastructure contract for Maple Hill improvements and discuss a water tap refund.

• Approval of $1,400 sale of surplus land on White Stocking Road to Angela Rivenbark
• Approval of $308,713 contract with Kimley-Horn Engineering for Maple Hill infrastructure improvements
• $5,131 re-budget for EMS station network equipment from CDW Government Inc.
• $23,683.74 re-budget for primary datacenter UPS from Eaton Corporation
• Discussion on Water Tap Refund

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a discussion-only town hall on July 23, 2026, with no motions, votes or formal actions recorded. Residents raised traffic and road concerns on Country Club Road, Falls Mist, the south transfer station and the new Wal-Mart in Hampstead, and county staff said the county controls zoning but not roads, which fall to the DOT. Other topics included property re-appraisal and taxes, the ACH fraud case (County Manager Colby Sawyer said $250,000 was recovered from insurance and the investigation continues), water and sewer project timelines, flock cameras, and fence and drainage disputes. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet on July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Hampstead Annex. The board will receive an update on the athletic field lighting project and a briefing on the FY 26‑27 budget and General Assembly appropriation funding projects. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion. Public comment and routine agenda and minutes adoption are also scheduled.

• Update on athletic field lighting project
• Update FY 26‑27 budget and General Assembly appropriation funding projects
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a town hall meeting where citizens raised concerns about tax appeals, non-profit funding, housing, and a safety issue at Courthouse Square. County Manager Colby Sawyer stated that $50,000 was budgeted for non-profits and that all non-profit organizations will receive their full funding requests. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; meeting was a town hall discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment meets for a regular session. The only business item listed is Appeal 2026-18, an appeal of an administrative decision. No details about the appeal are provided in the agenda. All other items are procedural (call to order, minutes, public comment, adjournment).

• Appeal 2026-18: Appeal of an Administrative Decision (no details given)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several capital projects and purchase orders. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the naming of W M Teachey Avenue in Topsail Township and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Athletic Field Lighting Final Phase capital project and purchase order for $1,612,589.00
• County-Wide Physical Security Refresh (Phase 2) purchase order to Nitor E LLC for $502,654.00
• Blanket purchase orders for waterworks: Fortiline ($500,000), Ferguson ($275,000), and Core & Main ($125,000)
• Fleet Garage Phase 1B zoning and geotechnical work for $106,150.00
• Petition to name a road in Topsail Township as W M Teachey Avenue

The Board of County Commissioners approved the final phase of the athletic field lighting capital project, a $1,612,589 purchase order, along with a county-wide physical security refresh and fleet garage zoning/geotechnical work. Three blanket purchase orders for utility maintenance supplies were approved 4-1. Several appointments were made to boards and commissions.

• Approved $1,612,589 athletic field lighting final phase (unanimous)
• Approved $502,654 physical security refresh Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $106,150 fleet garage Phase 1B zoning/geotechnical work (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 blanket purchase order to Fortiline Waterworks (4-1)
• Approved $275,000 blanket purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks (4-1)
• Approved $125,000 blanket purchase order to Core & Main (4-1)
• Appointed Kelly Brantley to Southeastern Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Kristin Freeman to Tourism Development Board (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two rezoning proposals. The first proposes a conditional use amendment to rezone about 32 acres for a wastewater treatment facility in Topsail Township. The second proposes a general use amendment to rezone a 0.31‑acre parcel from Residential Performance to General Business, also in Topsail Township.

• REZONE 2026-96: Conditional Use amendment to rezone ~32 acres for a wastewater treatment facility in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2026-98: General Use amendment to rezone 0.31‑acre parcel from Residential Performance (RP) to General Business (GB) in Topsail Township

Technical Review Committee

The committee will review seven master development plans and two conditional rezoning requests. Items include the Timeless Properties Master Plan, a Hampstead Walmart Master Plan, and a Scotts Hill Publix Major Site Development. The meeting also covers a special use permit for Blakes Bridge Campground and rezoning of Riley's Creek and Sidbury Road.

• MDP 2026-95 Hampstead Walmart Master Development Plan
• MDP 2026-94 Timeless Properties Master Development Plan
• SDP 2026-587 Scotts Hill Publix Major Site Development Plan
• REZONE 2026-99 Riley's Creek Single Family Conditional Rezoning
• SUP 2026-58 Blakes Bridge Campground Special Use Permit

General

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. No formal vote or adoption is scheduled; the agenda lists only discussion and a call to order, invocation, pledge, public comment at the chair's discretion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 budget

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to amend the FY 2026-2027 budget to add $2.7 million to the Pender County Schools allocation, fully funding the school board's request. The decision came after a special meeting where school officials detailed a state funding shortfall that would have required cutting 21 positions. The board also suspended its rules to add the budget item to the agenda.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously
• Suspended procedures to add budget item to agenda (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2026-2027 budget to add $2.7M for schools (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:11pm (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 26-27 annual budget, followed by votes on the budget ordinance and fee schedule. They also plan to approve $10,143,102 from the General Fund to pay off Pender EMS & Fire debts. Numerous consent agenda items include purchase orders, fire protection agreements, and equipment for the new Law Enforcement Center.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 26-27 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Payoff of Pender EMS & Fire debts totaling $10,143,102 from General Fund
• Purchase order for office trailer at Hampstead Transfer Station for $33,439
• Purchase order for sludge removal at wastewater plant for $60,000
• Approval of $556,371 contract amendment for mezzanine railing at new Law Enforcement Center

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FY 26-27 budget ordinance and fee schedule on a 4-1 vote, keeping the property tax rate at 73.75 cents. The budget includes $6 million of the schools' capital request, $600,000 for Union Rescue, and $50,000 for outside agencies, with the difference drawn from the fund balance. The board also approved paying off $10,143,102 in Pender EMS & Fire debts from the General Fund Balance (4-1) and approved the 2026 Personnel Policy unanimously. Vice Chairman Brad George announced his resignation as commissioner during the meeting.

• Approved FY 26-27 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule with tax rate 73.75 (4-1)
• Approved payoff of Pender EMS & Fire debts totaling $10,143,102 from General Fund Balance (4-1)
• Approved 2026 Personnel Policy with follow-up on maternal health, on-call pay, and EMS pay (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Services and Transfer of Assets Agreement, merger on schedule for July 5 (unanimous)
• Approved $556,371 BOA and change order for second floor mezzanine railing at new Law Enforcement Center (4-1)
• Approved $60,238.05 purchase order for EMS Station 9 physical security and wiring to Nitor Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Departmental Workforce Development Plans (unanimous)
• Tabled disbursement of collected water system participation fees to first August meeting (unanimous)

General

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider an appeal regarding an administrative decision by the Planning Board. The board will review the approval of Master Development Plan Case MDP 2025-81.

• Appeal 2026-17: Appeal of Planning Board approval for Master Development Plan Case MDP 2025-81

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will review several development cases, including a zoning map amendment and a master development plan. The body will also examine a preliminary plat and a site development plan for a wastewater treatment plant.

• REZONE 2026-97: Shaw Point Retail and Restaurant Space Conditional Zoning Map Amendment
• MDP 2026-93: Tupelo Subdivision Master Development Plan
• SUBMAJ 2026-149: Falls Mist Phase One Preliminary Plat
• SDP 2026-576: Falls Mist Wastewater Treatment Plant Major Site Development Plan

Planning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several purchase orders for law enforcement and animal control vehicles. The meeting includes a resolution regarding participation in opioid settlements and updates on emergency services and Novant Health.

• Purchase of 2026 Ford Transit Jail Transport from Capital Ford Raleigh ($48,795.50) and Batteries of NC ($39,793.08)
• Purchase of rifles for sworn personnel from Town Police Supply ($39,722.40)
• Purchase of 2026 Ford F-150 4X4 for Animal Control from Fairway Ford ($43,929.00)
• Budget Ordinance Amendment to increase Holly Shelter Shooting Range revenues and expenditures by $3,519.00
• Resolution authorizing participation in opioid settlements

The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It approved purchase orders for a Ford Transit jail transport ($48,795.50), batteries ($39,793.08), rifles ($39,722.40), a Ford F‑150 for animal control ($43,929.00), and a $3,519 budget amendment for the Holly Shelter shooting range, and passed a resolution authorizing participation in opioid settlements. The board voted to table a motion to refund water fees with 3% interest until the June 15 meeting and entered a closed‑session period before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approve purchase order: Ford Transit jail transport $48,795.50
• Approve purchase order: Batteries $39,793.08
• Approve purchase order: Rifles $39,722.40
• Approve purchase order: Ford F‑150 for animal control $43,929.00
• Approve budget amendment for Holly Shelter shooting range $3,519.00
• Authorize participation in opioid settlements (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review the department's mission, vision, and values. The board is also scheduled to act on the approval of the 2026-2028 Department Strategic Plan.

• Review of Department Mission, Vision, and Values
• Approval of 2026-2028 Department Strategic Plan