Leland, NC

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

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

Board of Adjustment

Leland Tourism Development Authority

Economic Development Committee

Council Agenda Meeting

Planning Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Council Regular Meeting

Board of Adjustment

Economic Development Committee

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 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

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

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

Council Agenda Meeting

This is an agenda review meeting where council discusses upcoming items but does not vote. The quarterly update on the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan includes a 150-acre annexation along US 74/76, a data center text amendment, and a $1.4 million grant for a culvert replacement. Council also reviews drafts of the Unified Development Ordinance Articles 2 and 9, and discusses policies on debt, fund balance, investments, and write-offs.

• 150-acre voluntary annexation and initial zoning along US Highway 74/76 corridor with 12 acres conservation district
• Text amendment to allow data centers within Leland Innovation Park
• Additional $400,000 grant for Low Country Boulevard culvert replacement (total $1.4M external funding)
• Consultant selected to update Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
• Discussion of Unified Development Ordinance Article 2 (Administration) and Article 9 (Nonconformities) drafts

Economic Development Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from Canvasback Capital, LLC regarding real estate investment and development opportunities. Members will also receive updates on new developments and discuss upcoming regional economic conferences and awards ceremonies.

• Presentation on Real Estate Investment and Development by Canvasback Capital, LLC
• New Development Update
• Review of Post Cold Storage Event
• NC Economic Development Association Annual Conference (June 17-19, 2026)
• North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony (June 23, 2026)

Board of Adjustment - 05 May 2026 - CANCELED

The scheduled May 5, 2026 meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be on June 2, 2026.

Leland Tourism Development Authority

The Leland Tourism Development Authority will vote on its FY26-27 budget, adopt a formal grant policy, and authorize a service agreement with the Town of Leland. The board will also consider purchasing promotional materials and review the closeout of the Applearchy Cider Festival grant, which attracted 1,047 attendees against a projected 1,500.

• Vote on FY26-27 LTDA budget
• Adoption of Resolution R26-003 establishing LTDA Grant Policy
• Authorization of service agreement between LTDA and Town of Leland (Resolution R26-001)
• Approval to purchase promotional items (Resolution R26-002)
• Applearchy Cider Festival grant closeout: $10,364.23 spent vs. $32,832.83 budget

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a zoning map amendment to include Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 047EC003 in the U.S. Highway 17 Overlay District. They will also discuss drafts of the Unified Development Ordinance, including Article 2 (Administration) and Article 9 (Nonconformities). Approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Zoning map amendment for parcel 047EC003 near US Highway 17
• Discussion on Unified Development Ordinance Article 2 draft (Administration)
• Discussion on Unified Development Ordinance Article 9 draft (Nonconformities)
• Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Council Special Meeting

The Leland Town Council will hold a special meeting for a voting district workshop facilitated by the Cape Fear Council of Government. The council will discuss the workshop and provide direction on potential changes to voting district boundaries.

• Voting District Workshop facilitated by Allen Serkin, Cape Fear Council of Government

Council Special Meeting

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation from Visit NC/Outdoor NC. This will be followed by a discussion involving the Leland TDA, Economic Development Committee, and Parks and Recreation Board.

• Presentation by Visit NC/Outdoor NC
• Discussion with Leland TDA, Economic Development Committee, and Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board includes presentations from Visit NC/Outdoor NC and a discussion with Town Council, the Leland Tourism Development Authority, and the Economic Development Committee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Presentation on Visit NC/Outdoor NC tourism initiatives
• Discussion with Town Council, Leland TDA, and Economic Development Committee

Leland Tourism Development Authority Special Meeting

The Leland Tourism Development Authority will hold a special meeting on April 20, 2026 at Town Hall. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and two presentations: one by Visit NC/Outdoor NC and a joint discussion with the Town Council, Economic Development Committee, and Parks and Recreation Board. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Visit NC/Outdoor NC
• Joint discussion with Town Council, Leland TDA, Economic Development Committee, and Parks and Recreation Board