Forest City, NC

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from David Michael Waters for 0 Allendale Dr (parcel 1632953) to waive sidewalk construction and payment-in-lieu requirements under the UDO. The board will also review and approve minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on VAR-2026-0001: sidewalk variance for 0 Allendale Dr, parcel 1632953, requesting waiver of sidewalk construction and payment-in-lieu requirements
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Board of Planning and Adjustment will consider a text amendment to define and regulate Mobile Food/Beverage Vendors (food trucks) in the UDO. Currently, food trucks are treated as temporary uses limited to 45 days per property; the proposed change would allow up to 180 days per calendar year. The board will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.

• Text amendment TA-2026-0001 to add definition of Mobile Food/Beverage Vendors and extend maximum stay from 45 to 180 calendar days per property
• Food trucks would be permitted only in C-1, C-T, C-2, C-3, and M-1 zoning districts
• Requires proof of property owner approval and appropriate garbage receptacles
• Approval of minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting

Regular Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on RZ-2026-0001, a request by Royal American Development to rezone 0 Lawing Road from M-1 (Manufacturing) to C-3 (Highway Commercial) for a 96-unit multifamily residential community called The Pointe on Lawing. Staff and the Planning Board recommend approval, finding the rezoning inconsistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan but reasonable and in the public interest. Other items include an urban archery ordinance, a sewer regionalization study contract with Cliffside Sanitary District, and a budget amendment.

• Public hearing on RZ-2026-0001: rezoning 20.86 acres at 0 Lawing Road from M-1 to C-3 for a $30 million, 96-unit multifamily development (The Pointe on Lawing)
• Urban Archery Ordinance (unfinished business) — second reading or discussion
• Town of Forest City/Cliffside Sanitary District Sewer Regionalization Study Contract
• Budget Amendment for FY26
• Items declared surplus: 2003 International line truck, 1979 American LaFrance fire truck, Buffalo blower

Regular Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest City votará sobre un acuerdo interlocal de 20 años para continuar tratando las aguas residuales de Ellenboro. El personal también recomienda aprobar una enmienda presupuestaria para asignar una subvención de $45,000 para mejoras en la Piscina Callison. Además, el concejo programará una audiencia pública para una solicitud de rezonificación de Royal American Development en Lawing Road y aprobará una ordenanza de cierre de calle para el evento de autos Hot Nights Cool Rides.

• Acuerdo Interlocal para Servicios de Alcantarillado con la Ciudad de Ellenboro (plazo de 20 años)
• Enmienda Presupuestaria FY27: Asigna subvención de $45,000 para mejoras en la Piscina Callison
• Solicitud de Rezonificación RZ 2026-0001: Solicitud de Royal American Development para 0 Lawing Road
• Ordenanza que aprueba el cierre de calle para el evento de autos Hot Nights Cool Rides
• Presentación sobre regulaciones de caza urbana y tiro con arco

Special Meeting

Esta es una reunión especial procedimental centrada en una sesión cerrada sobre el privilegio abogado-cliente. La agenda consiste únicamente en pasos procedimentales estándar.

• Llamado al orden
• Sesión cerrada
• Discusión sobre el privilegio abogado-cliente
• Reapertura de la sesión abierta
• Cierre

Board of Planning and Adjustment

La Junta considerará una solicitud para rezonificar aproximadamente 21 acres de manufactura a comercial de carretera para permitir desarrollo residencial de alta densidad. Esto sigue a la reciente aprobación de una subdivisión de 164 lotes en Piney Ridge Road.

• Solicitud de rezonificación: 0 Lawing Rd (M-1 a C-3)
• Propuesta de desarrollo residencial multifamiliar
• Rezonificación de propiedad de 20.86 acres

Regular Council

La Junta de Comisionados de Forest City votará sobre la ordenanza de presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2027, que incluye una tasa de impuesto a la propiedad de $0.59 por cada $100 de valoración y gastos totales de aproximadamente $47.9 millones a través de los fondos General, de Agua y Alcantarillado, Eléctrico, y Parques y Recreación. La reunión también incluye una convocatoria para una sesión especial el 22 de junio.

• Adopción de la Ordenanza de Presupuesto FY27 ($21.8M Fondo General, $9.2M Agua y Alcantarillado, $13.9M Eléctrico)
• Tasa de impuesto a la propiedad fijada en $0.59 por cada $100 de valoración
• Convocatoria para Reunión Especial el 22 de junio de 2026 a las 12:00pm
• Aprobación del Programa de Tarifas y Cargos FY27
• Asignación presupuestaria para la policía de $5.0M

Regular Council

El concejo celebra una audiencia pública y considera la adopción de la ordenanza del presupuesto FY27. El presupuesto propuesto incluye un aumento del 10% en las tarifas de agua, un 3% de ajuste por costo de vida (COLA) para los empleados, y un aumento del impuesto contra incendios al 14%. La tasa del impuesto a la propiedad se mantiene sin cambios en $0.59 por cada $100 de valoración catastral.

• Audiencia pública y adopción de la Ordenanza del Presupuesto FY27 (ingresos totales $11,024,523)
• Considerar la subdivisión Daniel Road (SUB 2026-0001)
• Aprobar el acuerdo de operaciones de alcantarillado con Ellenboro
• Aprobar la enmienda presupuestaria para FY27
• Aprobar la política de compras que autoriza pagos electrónicos

Board of Planning and Adjustment

La Junta de Planificación y Ajuste considerará un plano preliminar para una subdivisión de 164 lotes en 0 Piney Ridge Rd, incrementado de 152 lotes aprobados en diciembre de 2024. El personal recomienda la aprobación. La junta también aprobará las actas anteriores, escuchará comentarios públicos y recibirá capacitación de la Escuela de Gobierno de la UNC.

• Subdivisión SUB-2026-0001: 164 lotes unifamiliares en 0 Piney Ridge Rd (propiedad de Rutherford County)
• Incremento de 152 lotes previamente aprobados en diciembre de 2024
• El informe del personal recomienda la aprobación
• Período de comentarios públicos
• Capacitación de la Escuela de Gobierno de la UNC para los miembros de la junta

Regular Council

The Council will receive a presentation on the recommended budget for fiscal year 2027 and call for a public hearing on the budget for June 1, 2026. The body will also consider a capital project ordinance for electric infrastructure and a new purchasing policy.

• FY27 Manager's Recommended Budget presentation
• ARC Grant Electric Tie Line Expansion Project appropriation of $887,000
• Resolution to authorize electronic payments and a new Purchasing Policy
• FY26 Audit Contract recommendation
• Approval of surplus list including a 1988 Grumman Engine and two 2006 Ford F150s

Board of Planning and Adjustment

La Junta de Planificación y Ajuste considerará una solicitud de variación de George Parker para colocar una estructura accesoria en el patio delantero en 685 Bostic Sunshine Hwy debido a dificultades. La junta también reelegirá a miembros para términos que expiran en la Junta de Planificación, la Junta de Ajuste y la Comisión de Preservación Histórica. El comentario público y la aprobación de las actas anteriores están en la agenda.

• Solicitud de variación VAR-2026-0002 para estructura accesoria en 685 Bostic Sunshine Hwy
• Reelección de Bob Mellnik, Earl Thompson, Ken Warren y Jeff Brookshire a varias juntas
• Aprobación de las actas del 15 de enero de 2026

Regular Council - 04 May 2026 - Budget Work Session

The Town of Forest City Council will begin with a closed session covering attorney‑client privilege matters (G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(3)) and personnel issues (G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(6)). The council will then reconvene the open session, conduct a budget work session, and adjourn.

• Closed session: attorney‑client privilege (G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(3))
• Closed session: personnel matters (G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(6))
• Reconvene open session
• Budget work session
• Adjournment

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will vote on a budget amendment that allocates $65,000 for a golf course sprayer for Parks and Recreation. The council will also consider a recommendation to award the Arlington Street and South Magnolia Street sewer rehab and resurfacing contract to Two Brothers Utilities for $1,022,059.50. Additional new‑business items include budget work sessions on Marketing and Events and on Code Enforcement/Inspections.

• Approve $65,000 budget amendment for a golf course sprayer (Parks and Recreation)
• Recommend awarding Two Brothers Utilities a $1,022,059.50 contract for Arlington St & S. Magnolia St sewer rehab and resurfacing
• Budget work session on Marketing and Events (no dollar amount specified)
• Budget work session on Code Enforcement/Inspections (no dollar amount specified)

Regular Council - 06 Apr 2026 - Budget Work Session

The Town Council will consider a resolution that authorizes Town Manager Janet Mason, or Mayor Steve Holland if she is absent, to sign, submit, and certify the Renew NC Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) pre‑screening and full applications for Hurricane Helene recovery. The applications aim to secure funding for the Commercial District Revitalization Program and the Community Infrastructure Program, which support commercial‑district revitalization, small‑business assistance, and infrastructure repair. The agenda also lists routine items such as a call to order, a budget work session, and adjournment.

• Resolution authorizing the Town Manager (or Mayor if absent) to sign and submit the Renew NC CDBG-DR pre‑screening and full applications for Hurricane Helene recovery

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will consider awarding a $998,900 installment financing contract to Truist Bank for a fire truck and vote on a text amendment to increase the size of accessory dwellings. The body will also approve spring paving bids and a capital project ordinance.

• Fire truck financing contract with Truist Bank ($998,900)
• Text amendment to increase accessory dwelling size limits
• Spring paving bid recommendations
• Capital project ordinance for Dogwood Health Trust
• Swearing in of Police Officer Donovan Moore

Regular Council - Budget Work Session

The Council will conduct a budget work session focusing on street, water, sewer, and electric services. The body will also consider the appointment of Keely McBrayer to the Forest City Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

• Budget work session for street, water, sewer, and electric
• Proposed appointment of Keely McBrayer to the Forest City Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

Regular Council

The Board will discuss unfinished business, including a recommendation to call a public hearing on March 16, 2026 for TA 2025-0006 Housing Regulations for Accessory Structures. New business items include a budget amendment for a Fire Department grant, a grant project ordinance for the OSBM Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program, and a contract to purchase the Pryor Street property. The meeting will also review December financial statements and a budget work session for Parks and Recreation and IT.

• Call for public hearing on TA 2025-0006 Housing Regulations for Accessory Structures (March 16, 2026)
• Electric Distribution Extensions for Subdivisions
• Budget Amendment – Fire Dept Grant
• Grant Project Ordinance – OSBM Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program
• Contract to Purchase Pryor Street Property

Regular Council - Budget Work Session - Cancelled

The Forest City Regular Council meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026, has been cancelled.

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Board of Planning and Adjustment will consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow accessory dwellings to exceed half the square footage of the primary dwelling. The board will also welcome new members and review the schedule for upcoming meetings.

• Text amendment to UDO Section 4.2 to increase accessory dwelling square footage
• Welcome of new Board members Linda Greene and Jeff Brookshire
• Review of Board of Planning and Adjustment meeting schedule

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will discuss a grant application for the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program for FY 26‑27, and adopt revised rules for Cool Springs Cemetery and Alexander Cemetery. Additional items include declaring two town vehicles surplus, a recap of the Hometown Holidays events, and a manager's report.

• North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program Grant Application for FY 26‑27 (Chief LeRoy)
• Revised cemetery rules for Cool Springs Cemetery and Alexander Cemetery (Janet Mason)
• Declaration of surplus: 2005 Ford F250 pickup (Fire) and 2011 Ford Transit van (IT)
• Hometown Holidays Recap (Janet Mason)
• Manager's Report (Janet Mason)