Leland, NC

Board of Adjustment

The Leland Board of Adjustment meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request from Sec. 50-18.(x)(5) of the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances, Streets and Connections, for Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0370005505. It will also consider approving the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes and adopting its 2027 regular meeting schedule. The next regular meeting is November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: variance request from Sec. 50-18.(x)(5) (Streets and Connections) for Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0370005505
• Approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes (MEMO-26-0245)
• Action item: adopting the Board of Adjustment regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2027 (MEMO-26-0239)
• Conflict of interest/disclosure statements and swearing in of witnesses before the hearing
• Staff reports under staff/board/committee monthly reports

Economic Development Committee

The Town of Leland Economic Development Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The only action item is adopting the committee's regular meeting schedule for the 2027 calendar year, which lists meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive. The agenda also includes approval of September 10, 2026 meeting minutes, an economic development report, and a discussion on a post tour of the town. The agenda is largely procedural and contains no rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Action item: adopt the Economic Development Committee regular meeting schedule for the 2027 calendar year (MEMO-26-0240)
• 2027 schedule sets meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive
• Approval of September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (MEMO-26-0246)
• Discussion topics: Economic Development Report and Post Tour of the Town Discussion
• Next regular meeting: November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall

Council Agenda Meeting

Council Regular Meeting

Planning Board

Leland Tourism Development Authority

Board of Adjustment

Economic Development Committee

Council Agenda Meeting

Planning Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Council Regular Meeting

Board of Adjustment

Economic Development Committee

Council Agenda Meeting

Planning Board

Council Regular Meeting

Council Regular Meeting

The Leland Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for two Brunswick County parcels, an action item on a voluntary annexation petition, and a consent agenda covering routine items such as approving minutes, amending the town code and council rules, and several stormwater and performance guarantee agreements. The agenda also includes proclamations and announcements for community events.

• Public hearing on Ordinance ORD-26-010 to rezone Brunswick County Tax Parcel IDs 0470001212 and 0470001216
• Action item on petition of annexation for Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 05700043 from Maco 14, LLC
• Resolution R-26-070 authorizing award to C.M. Mitchell Construction Company, Inc. for the Roadway Resurfacing 2025-2026 Project
• Resolution R-26-076 approving amendments to Personnel Salary Grade and Classification Plans
• Ordinance ORD-26-011 amending Chapter 1 - General Provisions

Parks and Recreation Board

The Leland Parks and Recreation Board will discuss the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan update, a future park concept, and the Live in Leland visitation program. The board will vote on scheduling a special joint meeting with the Town Council on October 29, 2026, to discuss the PROS Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving updates on upcoming events and board engagement opportunities.

• Action item: Set special meeting on October 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall for joint meeting with Town Council to discuss PROS Plan
• Discussion: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update
• Discussion: Future Park Concept
• Discussion: Live in Leland Visitation
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Leland Planning Board will consider three action items: a zoning map amendment for the East Lake subdivision to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district, and initial zoning recommendations for two annexation parcels (Brunswick County Tax Parcel IDs 05700043 and 04800005). The board will also approve minutes from the August 25 meeting and receive monthly staff and transportation updates. Public comment is scheduled for each action item.

• Rezone ~2,060.55 acres at East Lake from R-6, M-F, C-1, CD, FCZ to PUD, with Master Land Use Plan
• Initial zoning recommendation for voluntary annexation of Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 05700043
• Initial zoning recommendation for annexation of Town property, Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 04800005
• Approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly staff reports and transportation update

Council Agenda Meeting

The Leland Town Council is holding an agenda meeting to review items for its regular meeting, including a resolution supporting an environmental review of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project. The council will also consider scheduling a special joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board to discuss the PROS Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with staff recognition and discussion topics.

• Resolution R-26-064 supporting comprehensive environmental review of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement
• Set special council meeting Oct 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for joint Parks and Recreation Board PROS Plan discussion
• Staff recognition for Founders Park Grand Reopening and Concert Series success
• Discussion topics due to Town Clerk by September 30, 2026
• Ordinance research under old/new business

Economic Development Committee

The Leland Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its April 20 and July 9, 2026 meetings. The agenda also includes a tour of the town, public comment, and staff reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with no new business or major decisions listed.

• Approval of April 20, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes and July 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Public comment period (live-streamed and videotaped)
• Tour of the Town
• Staff/Board/Committee monthly reports

Leland Tourism Development Authority

The Leland Tourism Development Authority will consider approving grant contracts for three events: Leland Brewing Oktoberfest, Brunswick Beer & Cider's Applearchy Cider Fest, and the Brunswick County Intercultural Festival. The board will also discuss the LTDA Grant Policy, hear a presentation from StudioRes by Marriott Leland, and vote on purchasing promotional items and adopting the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Resolution R26-011: Grant contract with Leland Brewing Company for Oktoberfest
• Resolution R26-012: Grant contract with Brunswick Beer & Cider for Applearchy Cider Fest
• Resolution R26-013: Grant contract with Brunswick Arts Council for Brunswick County Intercultural Festival
• Resolution R26-014: Authorizing purchase of promotional items
• Resolution R26-015: Adopting 2027 LTDA regular meeting schedule

Board of Adjustment

The Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a variance request for Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0470001216. The applicant seeks to exceed maximum parking limits for a proposed financial institution without using permeable pavement or bio-retention standards. The request is based on claims that the site does not meet minimum separation requirements for required stormwater systems.

• Variance request for Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0470001216
• Proposed financial institution with 3,333 square feet of gross floor area
• Request to exceed the 12-space maximum parking limit to allow up to 24 spaces
• Approval of August 4, 2026, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Leland Planning Board will consider a zoning map amendment to include Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0470001212 in the U.S. Highway 17 Overlay District, which sets corridor-oriented sign standards. The board will also receive a quarterly update on the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan and continue discussion on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 4 draft. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Zoning map amendment to add 16.79-acre parcel (ID 0470001212) to U.S. Highway 17 Overlay District
• Quarterly update on Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan implementation
• Discussion of UDO Article 4 draft - Zoning Map and Districts
• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Council Regular Meeting

The Leland Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes a legislative update, a presentation on the Leland Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. The consent agenda covers items such as approving meeting minutes, amending the peddling and soliciting ordinance, authorizing a brownfield's agreement, approving or releasing performance guarantees for several subdivisions, and directing the town clerk to investigate voluntary annexation petitions. The meeting also includes a proclamation recognizing the Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America and announcements of upcoming events.

• Ordinance ORD-26-008 amending Chapter 18 - Article III Peddling and Soliciting
• Resolution R-26-059 authorizing Town Manager to execute a Brownfield's Agreement for town-owned properties
• Resolutions R-26-048, R-26-053, R-26-055, R-26-054, R-26-052 regarding performance guarantees for Riverwalk Pointe Phase 2, Kyndall Cove Phase 1, The Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation Phase 2, Bellamy Place, and Pinewood Phase 1 Section 1B subdivisions
• Resolutions R-26-061, R-26-062, R-26-063, R-26-060 directing the Town Clerk to investigate voluntary annexation petitions from S&D Pett Holdings, LLC, Glenn and Tina James, Maco 14, LLC, and William M. Sue and Linda Deese
• Resolution R-26-057 adopting a resolution of intent to annex approximately 28.51 acres of town-owned property

Council Agenda Meeting

The Leland Town Council is holding an agenda meeting to review items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a quarterly update on the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a proposed budget calendar and communication plan for fiscal year 2027-2028. The council will also discuss several topics such as commercial trash pickup, public safety, and a draft zoning map. The meeting includes a closed session and recognition of two H2GO employees.

• Quarterly update on Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan, including completed road and park projects
• Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Budget Calendar and Communication Plan presented for council consensus
• Discussion of Commercial Trash Pickup (introduced by Councilmember Hyer)
• Discussion of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 4 Draft - Zoning Map and Districts
• Recognition of Brayden Fritz and Jon Kenney for assistance during a school bus accident

Economic Development Committee - 13 Aug 2026 - CANCELED

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Adjustment

The Leland Board of Adjustment will hold a procedural meeting to approve the minutes from its October 7, 2025 and November 4, 2025 sessions. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Planning Board - 28 Jul 2026 - CANCELED

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Leland Parks and Recreation Board meeting on July 22, 2026 will include discussion of the PROS Plan update and an update on Loblolly Park. The agenda also lists public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and announcements such as the Founders Park grand opening and the Sounds of Summer concert on July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Additional items include upcoming events and a monthly staff report.

• PROS Plan update/introduction (discussion item)
• Loblolly Park update (discussion item)
• Approval of April 20 and May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Founders Park grand opening and WECT Sounds of Summer concert on July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Upcoming events memo (MEMO-26-0161)

Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss the exchange of real property and the acceptance of grant award funds. The session includes a presentation from the Leland Area Garden Club and a review of several previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution R-26-050: Authorizing the Exchange of Real Property
• Resolution R-26-049: Acceptance of Grant Award Funds
• Founders Park Grand opening scheduled for July 31
• Let's Talk Leland event on July 29 at Fire Station 51
• Service recognitions for Donn Garvey, Jean Klein, Michael Braddock, and Scott Hennis

Council Agenda Meeting

The Leland Town Council will examine the draft Unified Development Ordinance Article 4, which outlines the official zoning map and district structure. Staff will seek council feedback to be provided at the August agenda review meeting. The draft proposes changes to legacy districts, new residential and commercial districts, and the removal of the US Highway 17 Overlay District.

• Draft Unified Development Ordinance Article 4 – Zoning Map and Districts presented for review
• Proposal to retire five legacy zoning districts: M‑F, C‑1, C‑2, C‑3, and RMH
• Introduction of four new residential districts: R‑10, R‑8, R‑4, and R‑2
• Creation of three new commercial districts: Neighborhood Business and Service, Community Business and Service, Regional Business and Service
• Abolition of the US Highway 17 Overlay District

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, discuss a strategic plan update, and receive a report from the NCEDA conference. New members will be introduced and Debra Pickett reappointed.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Strategic plan update discussion
• Post-NCEDA conference report
• Reappointment of Debra Pickett
• Introduction of new members Karen Barefoot, William Chestnut, and Aaron Talley

Board of Adjustment - 07 Jul 2026 - CANCELED

This meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Leland Tourism Development Authority

The Leland Tourism Development Authority will approve contracts for a train grant, the Leland in Lights festival, and marketing services with Our State Magazine. The board will also discuss the 2027 meeting schedule and review the LTDA's new branding and logo.

• Resolution R26-006: Approving a grant contract for an additional train
• Resolution R26-005: Approving a grant contract for Leland in Lights
• Resolution R26-008: Approving the 2026 Our State Magazine Marketing Contract
• Resolution R26-009: Authorizing promotional video production services
• Discussion on the 2027 LTDA regular meeting schedule

Planning Board

The Planning Board is gathering feedback on a draft of Article 10 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which focuses on violations and enforcement. The board is also reviewing a draft of Article 4 regarding the zoning map and the creation of new residential districts to replace antiquated 'Legacy Districts'.

• UDO Article 10 Draft: Violations and Enforcement
• UDO Article 4 Draft: Zoning Map and Districts
• Proposal to create four new residential zoning districts: R-10, R-8, R-4, and R-2
• Proposal to designate M-F, C-1, C-2, C-3, and RMH as 'Legacy Districts'
• Monthly transportation and staff reports

Council Regular Meeting

The Leland Town Council will hear a special public comment period on the idea of establishing voting districts. The council will also discuss a potential property exchange and consider a consent agenda that includes a design-build agreement for the Sturgeon Creek Boardwalk and Dock, a managed IT services contract, performance guarantees for Brunswick Forest subdivisions, a $900,000 budget amendment for GASB reporting, adoption of financial policies, and updates to the planning and zoning fee schedule.

• Special public comment period on potential voting districts
• Resolution authorizing design-build agreement with Intercoastal Marine for Sturgeon Creek Boardwalk and Dock
• Budget amendment BA26-007 reducing General Fund by $900,000 for GASB reporting
• Resolution R-26-046 updating Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule
• Resolution R26-044 adopting Financial Policies for the Town

Council Special Meeting

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for various boards and committees. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Board and committee applicant interviews

Council Agenda Meeting

The Leland Town Council will hold a working session to review draft zoning and development rules, specifically Articles 9 and 10 of the new Unified Development Ordinance. Staff will also present a FY25-26 grant update and discuss proposed e-bike regulations. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled for this agenda review meeting.

• UDO Article 9 draft (Nonconformities) - receiving council feedback
• UDO Article 10 draft (Violations and Enforcement) - preview for next month
• Discussion of proposed e-bike regulations
• FY25-26 grant update presentation

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation on retail recruitment and community development initiatives from Retail Strategies LLC, receive an economic development update, and discuss board member terms. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Presentation by Lacey Bacchus of Retail Strategies, LLC on retail recruitment and community development
• Discussion of board member terms
• Economic development update from staff

Board of Adjustment - 02 Jun 2026 - CANCELED

This meeting of the Board of Adjustment was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026.

Leland Tourism Development Authority Special Meeting

The Leland Tourism Development Authority will discuss and reach consensus on an updated slogan for the Visit Leland brand, part of a broader branding project with Springer Studios. They will also vote on a resolution to approve an audit contract for fiscal year 2025-2026 with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., P.A. in the amount of $4,850.

• Discussion on LTDA branding and consensus on a new Visit Leland slogan
• Resolution R26-004 to adopt audit contract for $4,850.00
• Conflict of interest disclosure related to the audit contract

Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is primarily for interviewing applicants for various town boards and committees. No other substantive business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Interviews for board and committee vacancies

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hear updates on Founders Park and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan), receive reports on the Spring Fling and In Bloom events, and discuss board member terms and upcoming events.

• Founders Park Update
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan) Update
• Post Leland Spring Fling Event Report and Board Feedback
• Post In Bloom Spring Art Market Event Report and Board Feedback
• Board Member Terms discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review draft Articles 9 and 10 of the Unified Development Ordinance, covering nonconformities and enforcement. They will also receive a quarterly update on the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan, including recent annexations, data center zoning, and a $1.4 million culvert grant. Previous meeting minutes and staff reports are also on the agenda.

• Discuss draft UDO Article 9 on nonconformities (staff feedback)
• Preview draft UDO Article 10 on violations and enforcement (discussion next month)
• Quarterly update: annexation and zoning of ~150 acres along US 74/76 corridor, including 12-acre Conservation District
• Text amendment approved for data centers in Leland Innovation Park
• Additional $400,000 grant for Low Country Boulevard culvert replacement (total $1.4 million)

Council Regular Meeting

The Leland Town Council will hold public hearings on a development agreement with Seaward Development Company, LLC and a zoning map amendment for a Brunswick County parcel. The consent agenda includes budget amendments appropriating $900,000 for pedestrian infrastructure and $4,875,000 for the Basin Street Extension capital project. Other items include approval of an audit contract for $23,750 and resolutions for professional services and project releases.

• Public hearing on development agreement with Seaward Development Company, LLC (ORD-26-006)
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Brunswick County tax parcel 047EC003 (ORD-26-007)
• Budget Amendment BA26-005: $900,000 property tax revenue to Pedestrian Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund
• Budget Amendment BA26-003: $3,900,000 grant proceeds and $975,000 fund balance to Basin Street Extension capital project
• Resolution R-26-034: On-call agreements for architectural design, civil engineering, surveying, inspection, and geotechnical services