Nash County, NC

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting on August 31, 2026, to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and reviewing the Director's Report. The primary substantive actions involve changing the Sharpsburg polling place and appointing officials for early voting sites in Rocky Mount, Mt. Pleasant, and Nashville.

• Approval of minutes from the June 29th Regular Meeting
• Change of Sharpsburg Polling Place
• Appointment of Early Voting Precinct Officials for Rocky Mount and Mt. Pleasant sites
• Designation of Early Voting Precinct Officials for Nashville site

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to decide on Variance Request V-260301, which seeks to reduce the rear setback from 30 feet to 14 feet to allow an existing 900 sq ft detached accessory building to remain at 1480 Womble Rd. The hearing has been continued from March, April, and June 2026 meetings. The board will also approve minutes and introduce a new alternate member.

• Variance V-260301: reduce rear setback from 30' to 14' for 900 sq ft building at 1480 Womble Rd
• Building constructed without permit by Precision Metals; encroaches ~16 feet into setback
• Applicant sought to buy adjacent land but owner declined; adjacent owner has no objection
• Approval requires 4/5 majority vote per N.C.G.S. § 160D-406(i)
• Introduction of new alternate board member Geraldine Hill

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will consider a sketch plan for the 24-lot Longleaf Reserve Subdivision with a waiver for a 1,730-foot cul-de-sac, and a rezoning request for five acres in Elm City from residential to general commercial. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions, including approvals of conditional rezonings and a text amendment.

• Longleaf Reserve Subdivision: 24 residential lots on 26.29 acres, east side of S Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount; waiver requested for 1,200-ft cul-de-sac limit (proposed 1,730 ft)
• General Rezoning Z-260801: 5 acres at E NC Highway 97 & S NC Highway 58, Elm City from R-40 to GC
• Approved: CZ-260601 (4.69 acres, 2260 S NC Highway 231, Middlesex) for self-storage
• Approved: CZ-260603 (1.87 acres, S NC Highway 581 & Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey) for self-storage
• Approved: CZ-260701 (2 acres, 13705 NC Highway 98, Spring Hope) for church use; public hearing set for data center moratorium

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three conditional rezoning requests for self-storage and church facilities, as well as a proposed moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining. The body will also consider land purchases and various county contracts.

• Proposed moratorium ordinance on data centers, data processing facilities, and cryptocurrency mining
• Public hearing for self-storage warehouse rezoning (CZ-260601) on S NC Highway 231
• Public hearing for self-storage warehouse rezoning (CZ-260603) at S NC Highway 581 & Stoney Hill Church Rd
• Public hearing for Redemption Center Church rezoning (CZ-260701) on NC Highway 98
• Sole source purchase of a $348,000 Swiftwater Rescue Boat package from Rescue South

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will meet to elect officers and review a rezoning request for church activities in Spring Hope. The board will also discuss amending the Unified Development Ordinance to permit smoke, tobacco, vape, and CBD shops in specific commercial districts.

• Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260701: 2 acres at 13705 NC Highway 98 for church activities, parking, and storage
• UDO Text Amendment Request A-260701: Permitting smoke, tobacco, vape, and CBD shops in RC and GC Zoning Districts
• Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2026-2027
• Delayed public hearings for self-storage facilities at 2260 S NC Highway 231 and S NC Highway 581 & Stoney Hill Church Rd

The Nash County Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260701 to rezone two acres beside Redemption Center Church at 13705 NC Highway 98, Spring Hope from A1 to OI-CZ for church activities, parking, and storage, subject to development conditions. The board also unanimously recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment Request A-260701 to recognize smoke, tobacco, vape, or CBD shops as a retail land use in RC and GC districts. Both recommendations go to the Nash County Board of Commissioners for final action. The board re-elected DeLeon Parker Jr. as chairman and Jimmy Glover as vice-chairman for 2026-2027.

• Re-elected DeLeon Parker Jr. as chairman and Jimmy Glover as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2026 meeting as submitted (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning CZ-260701 for church use at 13705 NC Highway 98 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment A-260701 for smoke/vape/CBD shops in RC and GC districts (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two conditional rezoning requests for self-storage warehouse facilities on S NC Highway 231 and S NC Highway 581 & Stoney Hill Church Rd. The board will also discuss infrastructure projects including a sewer line extension for Project Patriot, water extension for Middlesex Corporate Centre, a change order for the courthouse renovation, and a resolution to direct opioid settlement funds. Additional items include appointments, tax reports, a Duke Energy easement, a lease agreement, and an engineering contract. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-260601 for a self-storage warehouse on 4.69 acres at 2260 S NC Highway 231, Middlesex
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-260603 for a self-storage warehouse at S NC Highway 581 & Stoney Hill Church Rd
• Project Patriot: Freedom Industries sewer line extension
• Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2 infrastructure improvements (sewer, road, electric)
• Resolution to direct expenditure of opioid settlement funds

The Nash County Board of Commissioners awarded engineering contracts for the Project Patriot sewer line extension and the Middlesex Corporate Centre water extension, approved a courthouse renovation change order, and approved several other items including an easement for Duke Energy and a lease agreement. Two public hearings on self-storage rezoning requests were rescheduled to August 3, 2026, due to insufficient notice. The board also discussed but took no action on a Planning Board appointment.

• Awarded engineering contract for Project Patriot sewer line extension to Stocks Engineering (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract for Middlesex water extension to The Wooten Company (6-1, Davis no)
• Approved Courthouse Renovation Change Order 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy easement for Southern Nash Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with NC Dept. of Adult Correction at 227 S Barnes St (unanimous)
• Approved on-call engineering contract for Emergency Services Warehouse with Stocks Engineering (unanimous)
• Adopted budget ordinance amendment for Middlesex Corporate Centre Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution directing opioid settlement funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider a Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG‑CV) project budget ordinance. They will also discuss budget amendments. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as opening remarks and adjournment.

• Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG‑CV) project budget ordinance
• Budget amendments

The Board accepted $241,687.48 in additional CDBG-CV funds to purchase Stryker Stretchers and Stair Pro for the EMS department. The Board also approved three budget amendments regarding MIS telephone expenditures, the OJJ Impact Plus program, and Nash County Public Schools repair funds.

• Accepted $241,687.48 in CDBG-CV funds for EMS equipment
• Approved MIS telephone expenditure amendment ($50,000)
• Approved OJJ Impact Plus program match amendment ($3,400)
• Approved Nash County Public Schools repair and renovation fund amendment ($115,787)

Nash County Board of Elections

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet to discuss and potentially adopt an early voting plan for the upcoming November election. No other old business is listed. The meeting includes standard items such as public comments and procedural matters.

• New Business: Early Voting Plan for November

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) revisions from WithersRavenel, followed by public comments. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Revisions by Adam Culpepper of WithersRavenel
• Public Comments on Proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Revisions

The Nash County Board of Commissioners convened an informational public meeting to review proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. Planning staff and a consultant presented the updates, followed by comments from twenty residents. No votes were taken and no substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned after informational presentation and public comment

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will vote on a variance request to allow a 900-square-foot detached building to remain at 1480 Womble Rd despite encroaching the required 30-foot rear setback. The board will also hear testimony on a special use permit for a manufactured home at 10346 Ida St.

• Variance Request V-260301 at 1480 Womble Rd
• Special Use Permit Request S-260601 at 10346 Ida St
• Approval of April 27, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Election of Board Officers for 2025-2026
• Approval of March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Nash County Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit for a temporary hardship manufactured home at 10346 Ida St, Wilson, to house the applicant's grandparents. The board also re-elected its chairman and vice-chairman, adopted prior meeting minutes, and tabled a variance request for a rear setback at 1480 Womble Rd until August 24, 2026.

• Approved Special Use Permit S-260601 for temporary hardship manufactured home at 10346 Ida St (unanimous)
• Tabled Variance Request V-260301 for rear setback at 1480 Womble Rd to August 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Emanuel Shell as Chairman for 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Rodney Hough as Vice-Chairman for 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 27, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Nash County Human Services Board will meet to discuss department updates and administrative appointments. The board is scheduled to review a subsidized child care assistance program policy and an energy programs outreach plan.

• Approval of Energy Programs Outreach Plan
• Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy
• Update on renovation at MedPark Building
• Progress in filling expired Human Services Board membership
• Oath of office for Mary Strickland

Nash County Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on three conditional rezoning requests, including one to convert a home into a restaurant with drive-thru and pickleball court. Two sketch plans for new subdivisions (10 and 23 lots) are also up for review. The board will also receive updates on recent County Commissioner actions and upcoming UDO meetings.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-260602: 1.93 acres at 2548 Rocky Cross Rd, Middlesex from A1 to RC-CZ for restaurant/drive-thru/convenience store with outdoor pickleball court
• Conditional rezoning CZ-260601: 4.69 acres at 2260 S NC Highway 231, Middlesex from A1 to RC-CZ for self-storage warehouses
• Conditional rezoning CZ-260603: 1.87 acres at S NC Highway 581 & Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey from R-40 to RC-CZ for self-storage warehouses
• Sketch plan: The Preserve at Spring Hope – 10 residential lots on 11.11 acres off Robertson Rd, Spring Hope
• Sketch plan: Griffins Landing Phase 2 – 23 residential lots on 26.44 acres off Womble Rd, Nashville

The Nash County Planning Board recommended approval of two conditional rezonings for self-storage facilities, tabled a restaurant/convenience store proposal pending more information, and approved two subdivision sketch plans. The board also received updates on recent county commissioner actions, including denial of Spring Hope's ETJ extension and approval of a 151-lot subdivision.

• Recommended approval of CZ-260601 to rezone 4.69 acres at 2260 S NC Highway 231 for self-storage (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CZ-260603 to rezone 1.87 acres at S NC Highway 581 & Stoney Hill Church Rd for self-storage (unanimous)
• Tabled CZ-260602 to rezone 1.93 acres at 2548 Rocky Cross Rd for restaurant/convenience store (unanimous)
• Approved sketch plan for The Preserve at Spring Hope Subdivision (10 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved sketch plan for Griffins Landing, Phase 2 Subdivision (23 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider adoption of the FY 2027 budget ordinance and a resolution adopting legislative goals for the 2026-2027 state session. The board will also vote on a request from Nash County Public Schools to approve the sale of surplus property WL Greene, and discuss establishment of a fire services working group. Other agenda items include presentations on Juneteenth observance and America 250 North Carolina, and several grant and capital project ordinances.

• Request to approve sale of WL Greene school surplus property
• Adoption of 2026-2027 legislative goals for state advocacy
• Establishment of a Nash County Fire Services Working Group
• FY 2027 Budget Ordinance
• Rural Health Transformation Program Mobile Integrated Health Grant

The Board of Commissioners approved several capital project ordinances, building renovation change orders, and fifteen specific budget amendments. Action on the WL Greene property right of first refusal was postponed until July 13, 2026.

• Postponed action on WL Greene property right of first refusal until July 13, 2026
• Approved MedPark Building Renovation Change Order 2
• Approved MedPark Building Renovation Change Order 3
• Appointed Chairman Marvin C. Arrington as NACo Voting Delegate
• Appointed Commissioner Gwen Wilkins as NCACC Voting Delegate
• Approved Rural Health Transformation Program Grant Project Budget Ordinance
• Approved County Capital Projects Fund Ordinance Amendment
• Approved Elm Street Drainage Project CDBG – Disaster Recovery Project Ordinance Closeout

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY27 county budget, with adoption scheduled for June 15. Additional public hearings include a proposed extension of Spring Hope's extraterritorial jurisdiction and two rezoning requests. The board will also consider capital project ordinances for shell buildings and a lead service line replacement inventory, and receive introductions of new Animal Services and Public Health directors.

• Public hearing on FY27 budget; adoption set for June 15
• Public hearing on resolution to extend Spring Hope's extraterritorial jurisdiction to one mile beyond town limits
• Second public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-260302 for Bissett's Bay Subdivision
• Public hearing on general rezoning Z-260301 for 231 Homes, LLC
• Capital project ordinances for Middlesex Shell Building #3 and Nashville Business Center shell building

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting minutes and added two agenda items, including a retirement recognition and a CDBG‑CV project budget ordinance. The Board approved funding for the sheriff’s vehicle request, detention center food and medical costs, EMS engineering work, EMS rent, and an additional $50,000 for fire departments. It denied the proposed detention‑salary increase but later approved a separate sheriff‑requested salary increase. The Board also scheduled and then adjourned a public hearing for the FY27 budget and denied the resolution to extend Spring Hope’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Approved May meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Added Agenda Item #5A (Retirement Recognition) and #20A (CDBG‑CV Project Budget Ordinance)
• Approved $325,000 for 5 sheriff vehicles (vote: 1 no, others yes)
• Accepted $550,000 for detention center food (vote: 1 no, others yes)
• Accepted $800,000 for detention center inmate medical (vote: 3 yes, 3 no)
• Added $200,000 CIP for EMS Station and Miracle Park engineering (passed)
• Added $50,000 EMS rent line item (vote: 5 yes, 2 no)
• Denied the Resolution extending Spring Hope’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will meet jointly. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee recommendations. No other decisions or votes are listed.

• Presentation and discussion of UDO Steering Committee recommendations

The Nash County Board of Commissioners met in a recessed session on May 27, 2026 at the Nash County Recreation Center. Commissioners discussed the FY27 budget and heard a presentation on the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed. No substantive approvals, denials, or policy changes were recorded.

• Motion to adjourn passed

Nash County Planning Board

The board will hear a general rezoning request to allow a 1.69-acre lot in Spring Hope to be split into two lots, and two sketch plans for new subdivisions: an 81-lot development in Battleboro and a 25-lot development in Castalia. Updates will be given on two recent conditional rezoning decisions by the Board of Commissioners, including a postponed 151-lot subdivision and an approved industrial expansion. A joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners to discuss Unified Development Ordinance recommendations is scheduled for May 27.

• General rezoning request Z-260301 to rezone 1.69 acres at 3843 W NC Highway 97, Spring Hope, from R-40 to RA-30 to allow subdivision into two lots
• Sketch plan for Williams Haven Subdivision Phases 1 & 2: 81 residential lots on 63.4 acres on Red Oak Battleboro Rd, Battleboro
• Sketch plan for Edward's Bluff Subdivision: 25 residential lots on 61.6 acres at Edwards Rd and Race Track Rd, Castalia
• Update: Conditional rezoning CZ-260302 for the 151-lot Bissett's Bay Subdivision on W Old Spring Hope Rd, Middlesex, postponed to June 1
• Update: Conditional rezoning CZ-260401 approved for 10 acres at 3622 Wiggins Rd, Spring Hope, to expand Strickland Bros. metal fabrication operation

The Planning Board approved General Rezoning Request Z-260301, changing the 1.69‑acre lot at 3843 W NC Highway 97 from R‑40 to RA‑30. The motion was carried unanimously. The board also approved sketch plans for the Williams Haven and Edward’s Bluff subdivisions, each with specific development conditions.

• Approved General Rezoning Request Z-260301 (R-40 to RA-30) – unanimous
• Approved Williams Haven Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 sketch plans – unanimous
• Approved Edward’s Bluff Subdivision sketch plan – unanimous
• Postponed Conditional Rezoning CZ-260302 to a second public hearing – postponed

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hear the FY27 budget message, consider a resolution to oppose state limits on county property tax authority, and discuss posting monthly financial data online. They will also vote on a lead service line replacement engineering contract and receive an annual audit report.

• Resolution opposing modifications to county property tax authority
• FY27 Budget Message delivered by County Manager
• Consideration of posting monthly financial data to county website
• Approval of engineering and surveying services agreement for lead service line replacement (Mack Gay Associates)
• Annual salary study presentation covering one-third of county workforce

The Nash County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing modifications to county property tax authority with a 5‑2 vote. The Board also approved posting monthly financial data to the county website, a $1,355,000 engineering and surveying services agreement, and several MedPark change orders, and adopted the Housing 2024 Urgent Repair Program Closeout Project Budget Ordinance. A motion to approve 18 new sheriff’s vehicles failed.

• Adopted resolution opposing modifications to county property tax authority (5-2 vote)
• Approved posting monthly financial data to the Nash County website (passed with one no vote)
• Approved $1,355,000 engineering and surveying services agreement with Mack Gay Associates
• Approved MedPark Building Renovations Change Order 1
• Approved MedPark Low Voltage Wiring Contract Change Order 1
• Adopted Housing 2024 Urgent Repair Program Closeout Project Budget Ordinance
• Motion to approve 18 Sheriff’s Office vehicles failed

Board of Commissioners

The joint meeting of the Nash County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education will include budget presentations for Nash Community College and the Nash County Public Schools for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Commissioners and board members will hear from Dr. Lew Hunnicutt and Superintendent Dr. Steven Ellis, followed by open discussion on each budget. The meeting will conclude with separate adjournments of the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners.

• Nash Community College FY 2026‑27 budget presentation by Dr. Lew Hunnicutt
• Nash County Public Schools FY 2026‑27 budget presentation by Superintendent Dr. Steven Ellis
• Open discussion on the community college budget
• Open discussion on the public schools budget
• Adjournment of Board of Education and Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners met jointly with the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education at the Nash County Recreation Center. Presentations were given on the Nash Community College 2026‑27 budget request and the public schools FY2026‑27 budget. After the presentations, Commissioner J. Wayne Outlaw moved to adjourn, was seconded by Commissioner Fred Belfield, Jr., and the motion passed. No other actions were recorded.

• Adjourned the joint meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on conditional rezoning requests for Bissett's Bay Subdivision and Strickland Bros. Enterprises. The board will also consider a resolution opposing Senate Bill 214, Part V, Section 5. Additionally, the board will approve surplus Taser donations to Bailey and Spring Hope police, recognize retiring employees, and take action on multiple budget ordinances and capital projects.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-260302 for Bissett's Bay Subdivision
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning CZ-260401 for Strickland Bros. Enterprises
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill 214, Part V, Section 5
• Donation of surplus Taser devices to Bailey and Spring Hope police departments
• Approval of Option B Report and resolution directing expenditure of opioid settlement funds

The Board approved the April meeting minutes and authorized the donation of surplus TASER devices. It postponed the Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260302 for Bissett’s Bay Subdivision until the June 1 meeting. The Board approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260401 to expand a metal fabrication operation and authorized fireworks displays for the Bailey Sweet Potato Festival and a gender‑reveal event. A resolution opposing Senate Bill 214, Part V, Section 5 passed by a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved April 6 and April 14, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved donation of surplus TASER devices (motion passed)
• Postponed decision on Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260302 until June 1, 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260401 for industrial expansion (motion passed)
• Approved fireworks display for Bailey Sweet Potato Festival on May 16, 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved fireworks display for gender‑reveal on Anderson Rd, Spring Hope on May 9, 2026 (motion passed)
• Adopted resolution opposing Senate Bill 214, Part V, Section 5 (vote 5‑2)
• Recessed Board of Equalization and Review until June 1, 2026 (motion passed)

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi‑judicial public hearing on Variance Request V-260301, which seeks to reduce the rear property line minimum building setback for a detached accessory building at 1480 Womble Rd. The board will review the staff report, hear testimony from the applicant and witnesses, and then vote to approve or deny the variance. Procedural items include approval of prior meeting minutes and other business.

• Public hearing on Variance Request V-260301 to reduce rear setback at 1480 Womble Rd
• Review of staff report and supplemental materials presented by Senior Planner Aaron Chalker
• Testimony from applicant Dennis E. Mills, Sr. and discussion of missing building permit and electrical work
• Potential referral to the North Carolina General Contractor Licensing Board for the unpermitted construction
• Approval of September 23, 2024; May 27, 2025; and March 23, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board adopted the March 23, 2026 meeting minutes without amendment. It then resumed the public hearing on Variance Request V-260301, adopted amended findings of fact, and adopted supporting conclusions to approve the variance. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted March 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted amended findings of fact for variance V-260301 (unanimous)
• Adopted supporting conclusions to approve variance V-260301 (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a conditional rezoning request (CZ-260401) to rezone approximately 10 acres at 3622 Wiggins Rd, Spring Hope from GI-CU and A1 to GI-CZ for expansion of an existing metal fabrication operation. The board will also receive updates on recent Board of Commissioners actions on other rezonings, including approvals and one denial. An upcoming UDO Update Steering Committee meeting on April 29 is announced.

• Conditional rezoning request CZ-260401 for 10 acres at 3622 Wiggins Rd, Spring Hope to GI-CZ for metal fabrication expansion
• Update: CZ-260201 for 71.75 acres on Strickland Rd, Bailey approved but excluding 12 lots and road right-of-way
• Update: CZ-251201 for 43.8 acres on W Hornes Church Rd, Bailey approved with condition to extend public water system
• Update: CZ-260301 for 11.11 acres on Robertson Rd, Spring Hope denied due to incompatibility and lack of public utilities
• Update: CZ-260303 for 1.68 acres at 6881 & 6911 Squirrel Den Rd, Bailey approved to subdivide into two residential lots

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. It then unanimously recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260401 to rezone 3622 Wiggins Rd from GI-CU/A1 to GI-CZ for expanding the existing metal fabrication operation. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260401 for 3622 Wiggins Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a work session to review the FY27 budget, including fund balances, debt profile, and capital funding analysis. They will award an audit contract and a wastewater engineering contract. Fee changes for utilities and solid waste, employee compensation recommendations, and position reclassifications will also be discussed.

• Award Audit Contract
• Award SNMS Wastewater Engineering Contract
• Utility and Solid Waste Fee Changes
• Employee Compensation – COLA, Merit Pay, Salary Study
• Recommended Positions/Reclassifications

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a three‑year audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. The board also reached consensus to support Option 1 for the rural household fee increase. The meeting included presentations on FY27 capital projects, solid waste and utilities fees, animal control fees, fire marshal fees, outside agency funding, employee compensation, and budget impacts.

• Approved audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. (minimum three‑year term)
• Supported Option 1 for the rural household fee increase

Board of Commissioners

The Nash County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to expand the Town of Spring Hope’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The board will hold public hearings on four conditional rezoning requests for county subdivisions. Additional agenda items include adding S Beaver Creek Way to the state‑maintained secondary road system and several budget and contract matters. The meeting also includes resolutions recognizing the Northern Nash High School basketball team and National Public Health Week.

• Resolution approving expansion of the Town of Spring Hope’s extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Public hearing on Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260201: Williams Run, Section 2, Phase 2 Subdivision
• Public hearing on Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-251201: West Hornes Church Road Subdivision
• Public hearing on Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260301: Vision Homes at Robertson Subdivision
• Resolution adding S Beaver Creek Way, Middlesex to the State Maintained Secondary Road System

The Nash County Board approved the Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑260201 for the Williams Run, Section 2, Phase 2 subdivision, adopting a statement of plan consistency and a list of development conditions. The Board denied the Town of Spring Hope’s request to expand its extraterritorial jurisdiction, with Commissioner Fred Belfield, Jr. casting the lone “no” vote. The Board also adopted resolutions recognizing the Northern Nash High School basketball championships and proclaiming Public Health Week (April 6‑12, 2026).

• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑260201 for Williams Run subdivision (with conditions)
• Denied resolution to expand Spring Hope extraterritorial jurisdiction (Fred Belfield, Jr. voted no)
• Approved resolution recognizing Northern Nash High School Knights basketball team championships
• Approved resolution proclaiming Public Health Week April 6‑12, 2026
• Approved minutes of the March 2 and March 24, 2026 meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is convening a recessed meeting at the Nashville Exchange to host a legislative dinner featuring speeches from state senators and representatives, as well as a presentation of legislative goals.

• Remarks from Senator Lisa Barnes
• Remarks from Representative Allen Chesser
• Remarks from Representative Dante Pittman
• Presentation of Legislative Goals by Nash County Commissioners
• Legislative Goal Discussion

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting on March 24, 2026 for the annual Legislative Dinner. Chairman Marvin C. Arrington called the meeting to order, and legislators and officials gave remarks and presentations. A motion to adjourn was made by Freddy Howell, seconded by Fred Belfield, Jr., and was duly passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment held quasi‑judicial public hearings on two variance requests—V‑260201 for 5900 Southern Nash Road and V‑260202 for 9958 N US Highway 301. After accepting staff reports and testimony, the board voted to approve both variances, reducing the required rear setback to about 10 feet on the Southern Nash Road property and reducing the side setback on the Highway 301 property. The meeting also included routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Variance Request V‑260201 to reduce rear property line setback from 30 ft to ~10 ft at 5900 Southern Nash Rd, Nashville, NC
• Approved Variance Request V‑260202 to reduce side property line setback for demolition and modular home replacement at 9958 N US Highway 301, Whitakers, NC
• Accepted staff reports and case files for both variance requests into the record
• Approved September 23, 2024 & May 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes (delayed)
• Approved February 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting and opened public hearings on Variance Requests V-260203 and V-260301. It then unanimously adopted the findings of fact and supporting conclusions for V-260203 and approved the variance to reduce the front setback to approximately 38 feet. The Board also unanimously adopted the findings of fact for V-260301.

• Adopted February 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on V-260203 and V-260301 (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for V-260203 (unanimous)
• Adopted supporting conclusions for V-260203 (unanimous)
• Approved V-260203 variance to reduce front setback to ~38 ft (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for V-260301 (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board will review its public comment policy and consider three conditional rezoning requests: Bissett’s Bay Subdivision (193.12 acres, 151 lots), Vision Homes at Robertson Subdivision (11.11 acres, 12 lots), and TantFarms Rental Subdivision (1.68 acres, 2 lots). The board will also review a sketch plan for the Leon Road Subdivision (55 lots on 69.34 acres). Additional updates on recent rezoning actions will be presented in the Other Business section.

• Conditional Rezoning CZ-260302: Bissett’s Bay Subdivision – rezone 193.12 acres on both sides of W Old Spring Hope Rd, Middlesex from A1 to RA-30-CZ for 151 residential lots.
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-260301: Vision Homes at Robertson Subdivision – rezone 11.11 acres on southwest side of Robertson Rd, Spring Hope from A1 to RA-30-CZ for 12 residential lots.
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-260303: TantFarms Rental Subdivision – rezone 1.68 acres at 6881 & 6911 Squirrel Den Rd, Bailey from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 2 residential lots.
• Sketch Plan: Leon Road Subdivision – develop 55 residential lots on 69.34 acres on west side of Leon Rd, Nashville.
• Review of Public Comment Policy.

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the February 16, 2026 meeting. It unanimously recommended and approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260302 to rezone 193.12 acres for the Bissett’s Bay Subdivision. It also unanimously recommended and approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260301 to rezone 11.11 acres for the Vision Homes at Robertson Subdivision.

• Approved February 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-260302 for Bissett’s Bay Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-260301 for Vision Homes at Robertson Subdivision (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct public hearings for four rezoning requests and review the Fiscal Year 2025 audit. The meeting also includes discussions on economic development projects and public safety funding.

• Public hearing on General Rezoning Request Z-260201: Old Lewis School Rd, Middlesex
• Public hearings on Conditional Rezoning Requests CZ-260101 (NC Highway 4, Battleboro), CZ-260202 (Coleman Subdivision), and CZ-260203 (The Hollow at Hope Creek Subdivision)
• Funding request for Bi-Directional Amplifier Communication System from Sheriff Keith Stone
• Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Industrial Development Fund for Project Patriot
• Capital Project Ordinance Amendment 10 for Detention Facility Renovations and Expansion

The Nash County Board approved the minutes from February meetings and postponed the Williams Run Subdivision rezoning hearing to April 6. The Board adopted the plan consistency statement and approved General Rezoning Request Z‑260201, rezoning the Old Lewis School Rd property back to R‑40. The Board also approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑260101, allowing a Class B single‑wide manufactured home with specific development conditions.

• Approved February meeting minutes (motion by Robbie B. Davis, seconded by Gwen Wilkins)
• Postponed Williams Run Subdivision public hearing to April 6, 2026
• Removed Agenda Item #20 without objection
• Approved General Rezoning Request Z‑260201, rezoning property to R‑40 (motion by Gwen Wilkins, seconded by Freddy Howell)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑260101 with listed development conditions (motion by Marvin C. Arrington, seconded by Robbie B. Davis)
• Adopted statement of plan consistency and reasonableness for Z‑260201
• Adopted statement of plan consistency and reasonableness for CZ‑260101

Nash County Board of Adjustment

The Nash County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests regarding property line setbacks. The board will decide whether to approve or deny these requests based on staff reports and applicant testimony.

• Variance Request V-260201: Daniel C. Boykin at 5900 Southern Nash High Rd, Spring Hope, to reduce rear property line setback for a detached accessory structure
• Variance Request V-260202: Phyllis Jones at 9958 N US Highway 301, Whitakers, to reduce side property line setback for a new modular home replacement

The Board adopted the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes and opened public hearings on both variance requests. It unanimously approved Variance Request V-260201 to reduce the rear property line setback from 30 ft to about 10 ft for a detached accessory building at 5900 Southern Nash High Rd. It also unanimously approved Variance Request V-260202 to reduce the side property line setbacks from 10 ft to about 1 ft to allow a modular home replacement at 9958 N US Highway 301.

• Adopted November 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Variance V-260201 and V-260202 (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for V-260201 (unanimous)
• Adopted supporting conclusions for V-260201 (unanimous)
• Approved V-260201 to reduce rear setback to ~10 ft (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for V-260202 (unanimous)
• Adopted supporting conclusions for V-260202 (unanimous)
• Approved V-260202 to reduce side setbacks to ~1 ft (unanimous)

Nash County Planning Board

The Nash County Planning Board approved the minutes from the January 20 meeting and reviewed its public comment policy. It recommended approval of Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-260101, rezoning two acres on NC Highway 4 in Battleboro to Agricultural Conditional Zone (A1-CZ) to permit a Class B single‑wide manufactured home, subject to six development conditions. The board also considered several other rezoning requests and noted a withdrawn subdivision waiver and upcoming Unified Development Ordinance meetings.

• Recommendation to approve CZ-260101: rezone 2 acres on NC Highway 4, Battleboro from GC/R-30 to A1-CZ for a Class B single‑wide manufactured home, with six development conditions.
• General Rezoning Request Z-260201: rezone 110.56 acres on Old Lewis School Rd, Middlesex from RA-30-CZ to R-40.
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-260201: rezone 71.75 acres on Strickland Rd, Bailey from R-40 to RA-30-CZ for 76 new residential lots.
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-260202: rezone 10.5 acres on Southern Nash High Rd, Spring Hope from RC to A1-CZ for six new residential lots.
• Conditional Rezoning CZ-260203: rezone 25.58 acres on W Old Spring Hope Rd, Spring Hope from A1 to RA-30-CZ for 24 new residential lots.

The Planning Board approved the minutes of the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting unanimously. It approved a general rezoning (Z-260201) that returns 110.56 acres to R-40 zoning. It denied the conditional rezoning (CZ-260201) for the Williams Run, Section 2, Phase 2 subdivision. It also approved a conditional rezoning (CZ-260202) for the Coleman Subdivision.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Rezoning Z-260201 – 110.56 acres to R‑40 (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ-260201 – Williams Run Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning CZ-260202 – Coleman Subdivision (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on whether to approve the 10%/70% Watershed Development Option that would allow a higher built‑up percentage for the new Southern Nash Middle School site. Commissioners will also consider a $150,000 fire apparatus purchase for the Salem District Volunteer Fire Department, including a $120,000 loan request. Additional items include a state‑directed grant for Whitaker’s water system, a Phase 2 contract award for Northern Nash water system improvements, and a change order for detention‑facility additions and renovations.

• Watershed Protection Overlay District request: approve or deny 10%/70% option for new Southern Nash Middle School site
• Salem Fire Department purchase of two fire apparatus (total $150,000) with a $120,000 loan from Southern Bank
• State‑directed grant for Whitaker’s water system improvements
• Northern Nash Water System Improvements Phase 2 Contract 1 award
• Detention Facility Additions & Renovations change order

The Board approved multiple contracts and budget amendments, including a $202,523 low‑voltage wiring contract and a $10,803,200 tentative award for Phase 2 of the Northern Nash Water System Improvements. It adopted the 10%/70% Watershed Development Option for the new Southern Nash Middle School and approved several grant and capital‑project ordinances. Several regional board appointments were confirmed, while one at‑large appointment failed. The meeting concluded with a closed‑session session and adjournment.

• Approved Low Voltage Wiring contract to Network South Inc. for $202,523
• Tentatively awarded Northern Nash Water System Improvements Phase 2 Contract 1 to BUSCO Contractors, Inc. for $10,803,200 with $540,160 contingency
• Approved purchase of new apparatus for Salem District Volunteer Fire Department (resolution passed)
• Approved 10%/70% Watershed Development Option for new Southern Nash Middle School
• Approved three budget amendments: Emergency Services $6,500, Human Resources $5,600, Cooperative Extension $3,381
• Appointed Amanda James as At‑Large member of Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (vote 5‑1)
• Appointed Maria Garcia, Curtis Moore, and Gilbert “Vince” Durham, Jr. to Farmers Market Advisory Board
• Appointed Dr. Thomas Akers, II to Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a construction agreement to Bridgeview Contractors, Inc. for the installation of handwashing stations and sidewalks. The project is funded by a $900,000 Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV).

• Proposed construction contract with Bridgeview Contractors, Inc. for $280,780
• Installation of approximately 3,825 linear feet of 5-foot sidewalks at Spring Hope and Castalia Community Parks
• Installation of 7 handwashing stations at various Nash County locations
• Revision of the 2026 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Calendar

The commissioners amended the 2026 meeting calendar to schedule a regular meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM. They also approved awarding the Community Development Block Grant‑Coronavirus construction agreement to Bridgeview Contracts Inc. with a base bid of $280,780 for trails and hand‑washing stations, subject to County Manager and County Attorney review.

• Amended calendar to add regular meeting on Feb 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM (motion passed)
• Awarded CDBG‑CV construction agreement to Bridgeview Contracts Inc. for $280,780 (motion passed, pending manager and attorney approval)