07-10-2025 Agenda Packet PBPERSON COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
325 S. Morgan Street, Suite B
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
AGENDA
PERSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Person County Office Building, Room 215
July 10, 2024
7:00 P.M.
A.CALL TO ORDER / DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
B.CONFLICT OF INTEREST AVOIDANCE REMINDER & DECLARATIONS
Pursuant to NCGS §160D-109 the Chair shall remind Planning Board members of their duty to avoid conflicts
of interest and to inquire as to whether there is any known conflict of interest with respect to any matters
coming before the Board at that time. Does any member have any known conflict of interest with respect
to any matters coming before the Planning Board today? If so, please identify the conflict and refrain from
any participation in the particular matter involved.
C.NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS
D.ELECTION OF OFFICERS
E.PUBLIC HEARING
1.TA-02-2025 – Text Amendment
Request from Blueberry Range LLC to define “Commercial Shooting Range” as a permitted use and
allow that use by right in the Rural Conservation district.
2.TA-03-2025 – Text Amendment
Request from staff to correct reference and other areas in existing ordinance text.
3.TA-04-2025 – Text Amendment
Request from staff to modify zoning permit validity timeframe to align with state law.
4.TA-05-2025 – Text Amendment
Request from staff to correct errors in existing text in the Subdivision Regulations.
F.DISCUSSION
1.Person County Strategic Plan
2.Two volunteers to work with Commissioners Wilborn and Long on revisions to the draft UDO
3.Discussion of possible amendments regarding number of dwellings allowed on a lot
G.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Minutes of June 12, 2025 (attached)
H.ANNOUNCEMENTS & OTHER BUSINESS
1.August agenda preview – staff anticipates a subdivision request for 9 lots and a revised text
amendment for large scale solar farms.
I.ADJOURNMENT
PERSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Text Amendment TA-02-25 to define “Commercial Shooting Range” as a permitted use and allow that use
by right in the Rural Conservation district.
Request
Text Amendment TA-02-25 is a request by Blueberry Range LLC to define “Commercial Shooting Range”
as a permitted use and allow that use by right in the Rural Conservation district.
Introduction
The proposed text amendment, TA-02-25, requests the use “Commercial Shooting Range” be added as a
defined use in Appendix B and listed as permitted by right in the Table of Permitted Uses in Appendix C.
The owner of Blueberry Range, LLC (located at 436 Gillis Rd, A79 324) received permission to open as a
private club for firearm instruction in 2023. This was permitted under the general and undefined use of
“club or lodge” in the permitted use table. He is finding that there is more interest for shooting beyond
instruction and desires to expand his business to be able to offer range use to the public without them
being “club members.” He still intends to offer instruction on site. Staff met with the owner to talk through
options and wording. The wording proposed here meets the interests of the applicant while also being
enforceable from staff’s perspective.
Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Consistency
Person County Planning Ordinance Section 153, Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinance, as well as,
NCGS §160D-604 & § 160D-605, requires plan consistency and a recommendation from the Planning
Board and the Board of Commissioners.
Planning & Zoning Department Staff Analysis & Potential Motion
Converting the request from “Firearms Training/Education Center” to “Commercial Shooting Range” was
suggested by staff to add transparency and clarity to the use and what activities would be allowed. The
applicant was agreeable to the new term. The proposed definition requires any such use to follow all local,
state, and federal laws relating to firearms, so no standards in that regard are proposed to be added for
local enforcement. Going beyond these agencies creates the opportunity for conflicting requirements or
overstepping jurisdiction.
The Rural Conservation district has a long list of more than 130 permittable uses. This list includes
gunsmith, sports shops, retail, and other types of instruction. The stated purposed of the district is to
provide for only limited land use controls in areas with limited nonagricultural development.
Firearm sales and gunsmithing are both activities that have been approved by the County has home
occupations in both the Residential and Rural Conservation district. The likely intensity of a Commercial
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Shooting Range is presumed to be less than a Private Recreation Club which would likely see much more
traffic to financially recoup the investment needed to construct recreation facilities.
Based on the above, Planning & Zoning Department staff states that the amendments are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and the Planning Board could adopt a written Statement of Reasonableness and
Plan Consistency to the Board of Commissioners in a single-statement potential motion, as follows:
“I hereby move to approve the ordinance, titled “An Ordinance Amending the Person County Planning
Ordinance to Define Commercial Shooting Range as a Permitted Use”, and find the document
reasonable in the public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan because the amendment is consistent with the stated purpose of the
zoning district.”
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Text amendment application form submitted and attached text.
Exhibit B: Text amendment request – Appendix B and Appendix C
Exhibit C: Ordinance amending the Person County Planning Ordinance
APPENDIX B
DEFINITIONS
Add new definition:
COMMERCIAL SHOOTING RANGE – The use of a property for the discharge of archery
devices and/or firearms, with a fee or membership basis, indoors or outdoors. The purpose of the
discharge may be for skills development, training or competition and subject to all local, state, and
federal firearms laws. The use may include classroom and/or practical training and education
regarding ownership, safety, handling, and marksmanship for the individual’s recreation, hunting, or
self-defense purposes.
APPENDIX C
TABLE OF PERMITTED USES
Add new use and allow by right in the RC district.
PRINCIPAL USES ZONING DISTRICTS
R B-2 B-1 GI RC
Commercial Shooting Range X
Exhibit C
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERSON COUNTY PLANNING ORDINANCE
TO DEFINE COMMERICAL SHOOTING RANGE AS A PERMITTED USE
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that following:
Section 1. Appendix B of the Person County Planning Ordinance is hereby amended to add
the following text:
COMMERCIAL SHOOTING RANGE – The use of a property for the discharge of archery
devices and/or firearms, with a fee or membership basis, indoors or outdoors. The purpose of the
discharge may be for skills development, training or competition and subject to all local, state,
and federal firearms laws. The use may include classroom and/or practical training and education
regarding ownership, safety, handling, and marksmanship for the individual’s recreation,
hunting, or self-defense purposes.
Section 2. Appendix C of the Person County Planning Ordinance is hereby amended to add
“Commercial Shooting Range” as a use permitted by Right in the Rural
Conservation District.
Section 3. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby repealed.
Adopted this 4th day of August, 2025.
Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
6/27/2025
PERSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Text Amendment TA-03-25 to correct cross references and other errors in the Planning Ordinance
Request
Text Amendment TA-03-25 corrects cross references and other errors in the Planning Ordinance likely
caused by repeated ordinance amendments.
Introduction
Text Amendment TA-03-25 corrects cross references and other errors in the Planning Ordinance likely
caused by repeated ordinance amendments.
• Section 30 refers to Variance procedures, which have been moved
• References to the previous Dimensional Requirements & Section 75 exist in the ordinance
• The definition of “Family Care Home” has an out of date state law reference
• The definition of “Temporary Sign” has duplicative language
• Add sections 143 & 144 based on the ordinances creating the PB and BOA for easier references.
• Section 153-4, Section 154-3, and Section 155-3 to require Person County staff to post public
hearing signs on applicant properties to be complaint with state law
Marked up sections for each of these issues is attached as Exhibit A. Language to be removed is shown in
the strike-through font. New language is in italics and highlighted yellow.
Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Consistency
Person County Planning Ordinance Section 153, Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinance, as well as,
NCGS §160D-604 & § 160D-605, requires plan consistency and a recommendation from the Planning
Board and the Board of Commissioners. For amendments like this, one is unlikely to find language in a
comprehensive plan to support the amendments. A general statement of plan consistency and a desire
for clear regulations can use used as adequate support.
Planning & Zoning Department Staff Analysis & Potential Motion
Based on the above, Planning & Zoning Department staff states that the amendments are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and the Planning Board could adopt a written Statement of Reasonableness and
Plan Consistency to the Board of Commissioners in a single-statement potential motion, as follows:
“I hereby move to approve the ordinance, titled “An Ordinance Correcting Cross-Reference Errors in
the Person County Planning Ordinance”, and find the document reasonable in the public’s interest and
consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it
clarifies the regulation language.”
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Marked-up Ordinance Excerpts.
Exhibit B: Ordinance amending the Person County Planning Ordinance
Exhibit C: Ordinances creating Planning Board & Board of Adjustment
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30-13 ADMINISTRATION.
30-13(A)Appeals
Decisions of the Zoning Administrator in the implementation of this Article may be
appealed to the Person County Board of Adjustment in accordance with Article XIV of
this Ordinance.
30-13(B)Variances (Amended 11/3/97)
(1)A request for a Minor Variance from the State Watershed Protection Rules shall
be reviewed by the Person County Board of Adjustment in accordance with
Article XIV of this Ordinance.
(a)In addition to the notification requirements stated in Article XIV, Section
143-2 157-3 of this Ordinance, the Zoning Administrator shall notify in
writing each local government having jurisdiction in the watershed of the
proposed minor variance. Said notice to include a description of the
variance being requested.
(b)Local governments receiving notice of the variance request may submit
comments to the Zoning Administrator prior to a decision by the Person
County Board of Adjustment.
(c)Before the Board of Adjustment may grant a minor variance, it shall
make the findings of fact required in Article XIV, Section 142-1 157-3
(b) or (c).
(d)In accordance with Article XIV, Section 142-1 157-3 (d) of this
Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate
conditions and safeguards to ensure that substantial justice has been done
and that the public safety and welfare has been assured.
(e)Every decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be subject to review by
the Superior Court of Person County as stated in Article XIV, Section
144 159-4e of this Ordinance.
(f)Records of minor variance shall be forwarded to the Division of Water
Quality for each calendar year, on or before January 1st of the following
year.
Exhibit A - Mark Up
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SECTION 81 – COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
(Added 12/01/03; Amended 9/6/2016; 1/4/21)
81-2.1 Site Plan Specifications:
Every site plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following specifications:
1. Shall be prepared by a North Carolina registered land surveyor, engineer, architect or
landscape architect.
2. The proposed title of the project and the name of the engineer, architect, surveyor and/or
developer, the developer, and a signature panel for the Planning Director’s approval.
3. The north point, scale, date, and vicinity map. Tax Map and Parcel Number and
Township.
4. Existing zoning and zoning district boundaries on the property in question and on
immediately surrounding properties.
5. The present use of all contiguous or abutting properties.
6. The boundaries of the property involved by bearings and distances.
7. All existing property lines, existing streets, buildings, watercourses, waterways or lakes
and other existing physical features in or adjoining the project.
8. Topography of the project area with contour intervals of ten feet or less.
9. The location and sizes of sanitary and storm sewers, gas lines, water mains, culverts, and
other underground structures, and easements for these facilities. Location of proposed or
existing fire hydrants.
10. The location, dimensions and character of construction of proposed streets, alleys,
driveways and the location, type and size of ingress and egress to the site.
11. The location of all existing and proposed off-street parking and parking bays, loading
spaces and walkways, indicating types of surfacing, size, angle of stalls, width of aisles,
and a specific schedule showing the number of parking spaces.
12. The location, height, type and materials of all existing and proposed fences, walls, screen
planting and landscaping details of all buildings and grounds, and the location, height and
character of all outdoor lighting systems, inclusive of wattage and illumination.
13. The location of all proposed buildings and structures, accessory and main; number of
stories and height, proposed general use for each building; and the number, size and type
of dwelling units where applicable.
14. Proposed finished grading by contour supplemented where necessary by spot elevations.
15. One hundred year floodplain areas per Federal Emergency Management Agency
16. The location, character, size, height and orientation of proposed signs.
17. The location and dimensions of proposed recreation, open space, and required amenities
and improvements.
18. Location of proposed solid waste facilities.
19. Proposed schedule of development.
20. Show total impervious surface. Show Best Management Practices where applicable.
21. Parking and Loading (see Section 110) for specific requirements.
22. Screening and Fencing. A screen not less than six feet high of dense plant material and/or
fence may be required (see Section 75 for additional guidance).
23. Where the length of a dead-end street exceeds two hundred (200) feet ….
24. Locations of fire hydrants must be shown within 1000 feet…..
25. When building heights exceed 50’ certified approval from the fire inspector is required
stating that the structure can be served by the local fire department.
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APPENDIX B
DEFINITIONS
(Amended 09/09/2019, 11/16/20; 5/3/21)
FAMILY CARE HOME - As defined in G.S. 168-21 160-D-907, a home with support and
supervisory personnel that provides room and board, personal care and habitation services in a family
environment for not more than six (6) resident handicapped persons.
NONCONFORMING BUILDING - A building or structure that is not in conformance with the
provisions (Section 75-Table of Dimensional Requirements) of the district in which it is located.
(Added 6/3/2013)
TEMPORARY SIGN - A sign that is used in connection with a circumstance, situation, or event that
is designed, intended, or expected to take place or to be completed with a reasonably short or definite
period after the erection of such sign. If a sign display area is permanent but the message display but
the message displayed is subject to periodic changes, that sign shall not be regarded as temporary. (Def.
Added 3/17/97)
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NOTE 2 – INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
(Amended 3/18/96; 2016; 10/06/2020, 11/16/20)
TYPE OF
INDUSTRIAL
USE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION, INTENT AND STANDARDS EXAMPLES OF USES LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI)
Light industrial uses are prohibited in the Residential (R) Zoning
District.
Industrial operations involving the manufacturing, processing,
fabrication of acetylene gas (except for use on premises), ammunition,
explosives, fireworks, gunpowder, or matches shall not be allowed in
any district. (Amended 5/18/92)
The intent of these categories is to provide development standards that
promote the development of industrial and manufacturing operations
without compromising the health, safety and welfare of properties
adjacent to and in the vicinity of the project area. Included in this
category are uses that shall have minimal impacts on the public health,
safety and welfare.
The distinctions used in this category closely follow the NAICS
definitions. Manufacturing establishments are located in plants,
factories, or mills and employ power-driven machines and materials-
handling equipment. They may also employ workers who create new
products by hand, without the characteristic machinery-intensive
enterprise. Many manufacturing establishments process products of
agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, or quarrying as well as products of
other manufacturing establishments. The subcategories reflect sectors
with distinct production processes related to material inputs, production
equipment, and employee skills. Most manufacturing establishments
have some form of captive services (e.g., research and development,
and administrative operations, such as accounting, payroll, or
management). These are functionally the same as the primary
establishment. However, when such services are provided by separate
establishments, they will be evaluated as either light or heavy industrial
in their own right. If needed, Person County Planning and Zoning staff
should rely on the NAICS’ activity dimension to differentiate between
an office activity and a factory activity for such establishments.
Vegetative and/or structural buffers shall be required when light
industrial land uses are adjacent to or across from, any residential use
regardless of the distance separating uses (For additional information,
please see Setback Requirements – Section 75)
▪ Manufacture,
assembly, repair or
servicing of light
industrial goods and
products; business or
consumer machinery;
equipment, products or
by-products;
▪ Commercial bakery;
▪ Crematorium;
▪ Cold storage plant;
▪ Coal sales and storage;
▪ Manufacture, assembly
and repair of computer
components including
semi-conductors;
precision instruments;
electrical/electronic;
toys; wind energy
component;
telecommunication
equipment; advanced
textiles; transportation
equipment
components;
▪ Sheet metal shop;
▪ Bottling;
▪ Woodworking, cabinet
making, and/or
furniture
manufacturing
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TYPE OF
INDUSTRIAL
USE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION, INTENT AND STANDARDS EXAMPLES OF USES HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (HI)
Heavy industrial uses are prohibited in the Residential (R),
Neighborhood Business (B-2) and Rural Conservation (RC) Zoning
Districts. (Amended 11/16/20)
Industrial operations involving the manufacturing, processing,
fabrication of acetylene gas (except for use on premises),
ammunition, explosives, fireworks, gunpowder, or matches shall not
be allowed in any district. (Amended 5/18/92)
Vegetative and/or structural buffers shall be required when heavy
industrial land uses are adjacent to or across from, any residential use
regardless of the distance separating uses (For additional information,
please see Setback Requirements – Section 75)
This District is generally for those industrial uses where the impacts
to the public health, safety and/or welfare are greatest.
These industrial uses typically have large land requirements and
require the outdoor storage of materials. In addition to most of the
industrial uses permitted as “Industrial, Light” uses, uses involving
the primary processing of materials such as metal refining, plastics,
pulp and paper, animal rendering, clay sand or gravel processing are
included in this category. (Amended 11/16/20)
The Director of Planning may use discretion to consider uses not
specifically listed here as long as these meet the intent of the
definition. The Planning Director shall provide a summary
supporting of their interpretation for the record.
The distinctions used in this category closely follow the NAICS
definitions. Manufacturing establishments are located in plants,
factories, or mills and employ power-driven machines and materials-
handling equipment. They may also employ workers who create new
products by hand, without the characteristic machinery-intensive
enterprise. Many manufacturing establishments process products of
agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, or quarrying as well as products
of other manufacturing establishments. The subcategories reflect
sectors with distinct production processes related to material inputs,
production equipment, and employee skills. Most manufacturing
establishments have some form of captive services (e.g., research and
development, and administrative operations, such as accounting,
payroll, or management). These are functionally the same as the
primary establishment. However, when such services are provided by
separate establishments, they will be evaluated as either light or heavy
industrial in their own right. If needed, Person County Planning and
Zoning staff should rely on the NAICS’ activity dimension to
differentiate between an office activity and a factory activity for such
establishments.
▪ Animal Processing,
Packing, Treatment
and Storage
Livestock
Slaughtering,
Processing of Food
and Related
Products
▪ Production of
Chemicals, Rubber,
Leather, Clay,
Bone, Plastic,
Stone, Glass
▪ Production of
Fabrication of
Metals or Metal
Products
(enameling,
galvanizing,
sawmill)
▪ Asphalt and
concrete plants
▪ Power generating
plants, including the
storage of ore, coal,
atmospheric gas,
grain, petroleum
and other materials
used to produce
power
▪ Hazardous material
disposal
▪ Explosive Storage
and Distribution
Facilities
▪ Fertilizer
Manufacture
▪ Quarry Operations
▪ Storage, Flammable
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NOTE 8 – PRIVATE AIRSTRIP/HELIPORT
(Added May 7, 2001)
Private airstrip/heliport without commercial activity. No zoning permit required.
NOTE 9 – RADIO, TELEPHONE AND TV TRANSMITTING TOWER
Towers located in B1, B2 or GI Districts require a Special Use Permit if located adjacent to a
residential use.
Setbacks for Radio, Telephone and TV Transmitting Towers will be equal to the height of the
tower unless the fall-zone is certified to be less than the height of the tower.
Lattice towers, or self-supporting towers, with a triangular base tapered to the top and engineered
with break-points may be setback a distance ½ their height.
At a minimum, towers in all Districts are subject to the standards of the Table of Dimensional
Requirements (Table 75 72; page 64).
There are no height limitations for towers except as specified by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) in the vicinity of the Person County Airport.
NOTE 10 – DELETED 10/5/20
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ARTICLE XIII
ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS AND DUTIES (Amended 5/3/21)
SECTION 140 - ADMINISTRATION
140-1 DUTIES -
140-2 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST -
SECTION 141 APPROVALS AND COMPLIANCE
141-1 ZONING PERMIT (Amended 11/18/91; 3/17/97; 5/3/21)
141-2 PERMIT OF OCCUPANCY/ COMPLIANCE
SECTION 142 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
142-1 INSPECTIONS -
142-2 NOTICE OF VIOLATION -
142-3 REVOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL -
142-4 PENALTIES
SECTION 143 PLANNING BOARD
143-1 MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES
The Planning Board shall consist of 7 members who are residents of Person County. The members
shall be appointed by the Board of Person County Commissioners and serve for terms of three years.
Vacancies occurring for reasons other than expiration of terms shall be filled as they occur for the
period of the unexpired term. Faithful attendance at the meetings of the Board is considered a
prerequisite for the maintenance of membership on the Board.
143-2 DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general;
a)To adivse the Board of County Commissioners concerning implementation of plans, including,
butnot limited to review and comment on all zoning text and map amenmdnets as required by
G.S. 160D-6-4 and other tasks assigned by this ordinance.
b)To acquire and maintain in current form such basic information and materials as are necessary
to an understanding of past trends, present conditions, and forces at work to cause changes in
these conditions;
c)To prepare and from time to time amend and revise a comprehensive and coordinated plan for
the physical development of the area;
d)To establish principles and policies for guiding action in the development of the area;
e)To prepare and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners ordinances promoting
orderly development along the lines indicated in the comprehensive plan;
f)To determine whether specific proposed developments conform to the principles and
requirements of the comprehensive plan for the growth and improvements of the area;
g)To keep the Board of County Commissioners and the general public informed and advised as to
these matters;
h)To perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it.
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SECTION 144 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
144-1 MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES
The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Person County Board of
Commissioners and each shall serve for a term of three (3) years until a successor is duly appointed
and qualified. Members shall be removable by the appointing authority for cause, upon written
charges, after a public hearing.
144-2 DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general;
a)To hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by
the County Planner in the enforcement of this Ordinance;
b)To hear and decide specific variances;
c)To perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it.
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SECTION 153 – AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAP OR ORDINANCE
(Amended 8/5/96; Amended 11/5/01; 7/22/02; Amended 3/13/2006; 9/2/2008; 5/3/21; Added:
3/13/2006)
153-2 INITIATION OF AMENDMENT -
153-3 SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS -
153-4 PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION - After submission of a completed
application, the Zoning Administrator will schedule a public hearing for the Planning Board in
accordance with the published Planning Board meeting schedule on file in the Planning and Zoning
Department. A notice of such public hearing shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive
weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Person County. Said notice shall be published the first
time not less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty-five (25) days prior to the date established
for such public hearing. (Amended 11/5/01; 7/22/02; 3/13/2006). For map amendments, the Zoning
Administrator will be responsible for mailing written notices to all property owners within 500’ of the
property including the applicant and properties separated from the subject property by street, railroad,
and other transportation corridor (N.C.G.S. 160D-602). The Zoning Administrator shall require that
notice be posted post notice on the land subject to the application within the same time period specified
for mailed notices of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign per road frontage and posted no
more than 25’ from the street right-of-way (N.C.G.S. 160D-602). The applicant shall post the notice
on weatherproof signs supplied by the Planning and Zoning Department, one sign per each road
frontage and no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. Signs must be clearly visible from the street
and designate “Zoning Proposal Pending” with the phone number of the Planning and Zoning
Department. When multiple parcels are included, a posting on each individual parcel is not required,
but there should be reasonable notice provided to interested persons.
SECTION 154 – CONDITIONAL DISTRICT (CD) REZONINGS (Added: 5/3/21)
154-2 SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS
154-3 PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION - After submission of a completed
application, the Zoning Administrator will schedule a public hearing for the Planning Board in
accordance with the published Planning Board meeting schedule on file in the Planning and Zoning
Department. A notice of such public hearing shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive
weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Person County. Said notice shall be published the first
time not less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty-five (25) days prior to the date established
for such public hearing. The Zoning Administrator will be responsible for mailing written notices to all
property owners within 500’ of the property including the applicant and properties separated from the
subject property by street, railroad, and other transportation corridor (N.C.G.S. 160D-602). The Zoning
Administrator shall require that notice be posted post notice on the land subject to the application within
the same time period specified for mailed notices of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign per
road frontage and posted no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way on the land subject to the
application within the same time period specified for mailed notices of the hearing (N.C.G.S. 160D-
602). The applicant shall post the notice on weatherproof signs supplied by the Planning and Zoning
Department, one sign per each road frontage and no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. Signs
must be clearly visible from the street and designate “Zoning Proposal Pending” with the phone number
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of the Planning and Zoning Department. When multiple parcels are included, a posting on each
individual parcel is not required, but there should be reasonable notice provided to interested persons.
SECTION 155 - SPECIAL USE PERMITS (Amended 5/3/21)
155-2 SUBMISSION OF PETITIONS -
155-3 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING
a) After submission of a completed application, the Zoning Administrator will schedule a public
hearing for the Board of Commissioners in accordance with that year's adopted schedule. A
notice of such public hearing shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in
a newspaper of general circulation in Person County. Said notice shall be published the first
time not less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty-five (25) days prior to the date
established for such public hearing. The Zoning Administrator will be responsible for mailing
written notices to all property owners within 500’ of the property including the applicant. The
Zoning Administrator shall require that notice be posted post notice on the land subject to the
application within the same time period specified for mailed notices of the hearing using
weatherproof signs, one sign per road frontage and posted no more than 25’ from the street
right-of-way on the land subject to the application within the same time period specified for
mailed notices of the hearing (N.C.G.S. 160D-602). The applicant shall post the notice on
weatherproof signs supplied by the Planning and Zoning Department, one sign per each road
frontage and no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. Signs must be clearly visible from
the street and designate “Zoning Proposal Pending” with the phone number of the Planning and
Zoning Department.
Exhibit B
An Ordinance Correcting Cross-Reference and other Errors in the Planning Ordinance
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that
following:
Section 1. In Section 30-13(B)(1)(a): Article XIV, Section 157-3, Board of
Adjustment Public Hearing, is the correct reference not Article XIV, Section 143-2.
Section 2. In Section 30-13(B)(1)(c): Article XIV, Section 157, Zoning Variances, is
the correct reference not Article XIV, Section 142-1.
Section 3. In Section 30-13(B)(1)(d): Article XIV, Section 157, Zoning Variances, is
the correct reference not Article XIV, Section 142.
Section 4. In Section 30-13(B)(1)(e): Article XIV, Section 159-4e, is the correct
reference not Article XIV, Section 144.
Section 5. In Section 81-2.1.22, Screening and Fencing has a reference to Section 75
and the ordinance does not have a Section 75. Delete reference.
Section 6. In Appendix B, Definition of “Family Care Home” includes reference to
General Statutes that has been moved. Amend the G.S. reference to read §160D-907.
Section 7. In Appendix B, Definition of “nonconforming building” includes reference
to the Table of Dimensional Requirements.
Section 8. In Appendix B, Definition of “temporary sign” included duplicated
language. Delete “the message display but.”
Section 9. In Appendix C, Notes to the permitted use table, delete specific section
reference to Section 75 in Industrial uses and tower notes.
Section 10. Add Section 143, Planning Board, to ready as follows:
SECTION 143 PLANNING BOARD
143-1 MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES
The Planning Board shall consist of 7 members who are residents of Person County. The
members shall be appointed by the Board of Person County Commissioners and serve for terms
of three years. Vacancies occurring for reasons other than expiration of terms shall be filled as
they occur for the period of the unexpired term. Faithful attendance at the meetings of the Board
is considered a prerequisite for the maintenance of membership on the Board.
143-2 DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general;
a) To advise the Board of County Commissioners concerning implementation of plans,
including, but not limited to review and comment on all zoning text and map amendments as
required by G.S. 160D-6-4 and other tasks assigned by this ordinance.
b) To acquire and maintain in current form such basic information and materials as are necessary
to an understanding of past trends, present conditions, and forces at work to cause changes in
these conditions;
Exhibit B
c) To prepare and from time to time amend and revise a comprehensive and coordinated plan for
the physical development of the area;
d) To establish principles and policies for guiding action in the development of the area;
e) To prepare and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners ordinances promoting
orderly development along the lines indicated in the comprehensive plan;
f) To determine whether specific proposed developments conform to the principles and
requirements of the comprehensive plan for the growth and improvements of the area;
g) To keep the Board of County Commissioners and the general public informed and advised as
to these matters;
h) To perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it.
Section 11. Add Section 144, Board of Adjustment, to read as follows:
SECTION 144 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
144-1 MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES
The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Person County
Board of Commissioners and each shall serve for a term of three (3) years until a successor is
duly appointed and qualified. Members shall be removable by the appointing authority for cause,
upon written charges, after a public hearing.
144-2 DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general;
a) To hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by
the County Planner in the enforcement of this Ordinance;
b) To hear and decide specific variances;
c) To perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it.
Section 12. In Section 153-4, Planning Board Review and Recommendation, rewrite the
requirement for posted notice as follows:
The Zoning Administrator shall post notice on the land subject to the application within
the same time period specified for mailed notice of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign
per road frontage and posted no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. (NCGS 160D-602).
Section 13. In Section 154-3, Planning Board Review and Recommendation, rewrite the
requirement for posted notice as follows:
The Zoning Administrator shall post notice on the land subject to the application within
the same time period specified for mailed notice of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign
per road frontage and posted no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. (NCGS 160D-602).
Section 14. In Section 155-3, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing, rewrite the
requirement for posted notice as follows:
The Zoning Administrator shall post notice on the land subject to the application within
the same time period specified for mailed notice of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign
per road frontage and posted no more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. (NCGS 160D-602).
Exhibit B
Section 15. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby
repealed.
Adopted this 4th day of August, 2025.
Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
Exhibit C - old ordinances
SECTION IX: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
1.There is hereby created a Board of Adjustment to have and exercisethe following powers: ( 1) to hear and decide appeals from anyorder, requirement, decision, or determination made by the CountyPlanner in the enforcement of this Ordinance; ( 2) to hear anddecide special exceptions to the terms of this Ordinance uponwhich such Board of Adjustment under such regulations may berequired to pass; and (3) to hear and decide specific variances.
2.The Bo ard of Adjustment shall consist of five (5) membersappointed by the Person County Board of Commissioners and eachshall serve for a term of three ( 3) years until a successor isduly appointed and qualified. Of the members first appointed, oneshall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of twoyears, and one for a term of three ye ars. Members shall beremovable by the appointing authority for cause, upon writtencharges, after a public hearing.
3.The Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules for its governance andin harmony with the provisions of this Ordinance. Meetings of theBoard of Adjustment shall be held at the call of the Chairpersonand at such other times as the Board of Adjustment may determine.The Chairperson or, in the absence of the Chairperson, the ActingChairperson may administer oaths and compel the attendance ofwitnesses. All hearings of the Board of Adjustment shall bepublic. The Board of Adjustme nt shall keep minutes of itsproceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question; orif absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keeprecords of its examinations and other official actions, all ofwhich shall immediately be filed in the office of the CountyPlanner and on due cause shown.
4.The Board of Adjustment shall make written findings of facts andconclusions of law giving the facts upon which it acted and itslegal conclusions from such facts in reversing, affirming, ormodifying any order, requirement, decision, or determination whichcomes before it under the provisions of this Ordinance.
5.The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Board ofAdjustment shall be sufficient to reverse any order, requirement,decision, or determination of the County Planner or decide infavor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required topass un der thi s Ordinan ce, or to effect variation to thisOrdinance.
Date of Adoption: January 16, 1989
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6/23/2025
PERSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Text Amendment TA-04-25 to amend the term of permit validity the Planning Ordinance
Request
Text Amendment TA-04-25 is to amend the term of permit validity the Planning Ordinance to better align
with state law and common law vesting principles.
Introduction
The Planning Ordinance currently states that Zoning Permits expire at the end of 12 months, regardless
of whether the project is complete. This causes large projects to reapply or renew their permits. This is
not a common practice.
While state law provides clear authorization for building permits to expire, there is less clear
authorization for zoning permits to expire. Many approvals under the planning ordinance qualify as site
specific development plans and have set vested rights durations. Zoning permits are administrative,
non-discretionary permits and therefore do not qualify as site specific development plans. Common law
vesting provisions apply to administrative approvals. A property owner can claim common law vesting if
they expend resources in execution of work approved by an administrative permit.
Marked up sections for each of these issues is attached as Exhibit A. Language to be removed is shown in
the strike-through font. New language is in italics and highlighted yellow.
Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Consistency
Person County Planning Ordinance Section 153, Amendments to the Zoning Map or Ordinance, as well as,
NCGS §160D-604 & § 160D-605, requires plan consistency and a recommendation from the Planning
Board and the Board of Commissioners. For amendments like this, one is unlikely to find language in a
comprehensive plan to support the amendments. A general statement of plan consistency and a desire
for clear regulations can use used as adequate support.
Planning & Zoning Department Staff Analysis & Potential Motion
Based on the above, Planning & Zoning Department staff states that the amendments are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and the Planning Board could adopt a written Statement of Reasonableness and
Plan Consistency to the Board of Commissioners in a single-statement potential motion, as follows:
“I hereby move to approve the ordinance, titled “An Ordinance Correcting Cross-Reference Errors in
the Person County Planning Ordinance”, and find the document reasonable in the public’s interest and
consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because the
it is consistent with state law.”
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Marked-up Ordinance Excerpts.
Exhibit B: Ordinance amending the Person County Planning Ordinance
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SECTION 141 APPROVALS AND COMPLIANCE
141-1 ZONING PERMIT (Amended 11/18/91; 3/17/97; 5/3/21)
a)Unless otherwise stated in this ordinance, no building, structure (a sign is considered a structure)
or any part thereof designed or intended to be used for other than farm or agricultural purposes,
shall be erected or altered until Zoning permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator or
authorized representative. (Amended 3/17/97)
b)Each application for a Zoning Permit shall be accompanied by a plat, drawn to scale, showing
accurate dimensions of the lot to be built upon, accurate dimensions of the building to be
erected, its location on the lot, and such other information as may be necessary to provide for
the enforcement of this ordinance. An accurate record of such applications and plats, together
with a record of the action taken thereon shall be kept in the office of the Person County
Planning Department. The Zoning Enforcement Officer may waive any of these application
requirements.
c)Zoning Permit Application Issuance. Any zoning permit shall become invalid unless the work
authorized by it shall have been commenced within six (6) months of the date of issue, or if the
work authorized by it is suspended or abandoned for a period of one (1) year. The zoning permit
shall become invalid if the work authorized by it is not completed within one (1) year of the
date of issuance of the zoning permit. Any zoning permit expires one (1) year after issuance,
unless work authorized by the permit has substantially commenced, as verified by the
Administrator or designee. Once work has substantially commenced, a zoning permit shall
remain valid through project completion unless the work authorized by the permit is suspended
or abandoned for a period of twelve (12) months. Application may be made to the Zoning
Administrator for a new zoning permit to replace any permit which becomes invalid under this
section. In the event a new permit is denied by the Zoning Administrator, an appeal may be
made to the Board of Adjustment.
141-2 PERMIT OF OCCUPANCY/ COMPLIANCE
a)No land shall be used or occupied, except for farm purposes, and no building or structure erected
or altered shall be used or changed in use for other than farm purposes until a Permit of
Occupancy/Compliance has been issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer stating that the
building and/or the proposed use complies with the provisions of this ordinance. A permit of
the same shall be required for the purpose of changing any existing use as well as for
maintaining, reviewing, changing or extending any nonconforming use. The aforementioned
Permit shall be applied for coincidentally with the application for a Zoning Permit and shall be
issued within ten (10) working days after notification to the Zoning Enforcement Officer of
completion of the erection or alterations of such building or part in conformity with the
provisions of this ordinance. A record of all such certificates shall be kept on file in the office
of the Zoning Enforcement Officer(s), and copies shall be furnished, upon request, to any person
having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land.
b)No gas, electric, or water company or municipal departments shall provide utility services or
install a meter at a construction site unless a Zoning Permit has been issued for a building or
use at that location. No gas, electric, or water company or municipal department shall provide
utility service or install a meter in any building or premise or part thereof hereafter, created,
erected, changed, converted, altered or enlarged, wholly or part in its use or structure unless a
Certificate of Compliance shall have been issued thereof.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
An Ordinance Amending the Term of Permit Validity in the Planning Ordinance
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that
following:
Section 1. Section 141-1c, Zoning Permit Application Issuance, is hereby by amended by
replacing the first two sentences with the following italicized language:
Zoning Permit Application Issuance. Any zoning permit expires one (1) year after issuance, unless
work authorized by the permit has substantially commenced, as verified by the Administrator or designee.
Once work has substantially commenced, a zoning permit shall remain valid through project completion
unless the work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of twelve (12) months.
Application may be made to the Zoning Administrator for a new zoning permit to replace any permit which
becomes invalid under this section. In the event a new permit is denied by the Zoning Administrator, an
appeal may be made to the Board of Adjustment.
Section 2. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby repealed.
Adopted this 4th day of August, 2025.
Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
6/23/2025
PERSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Text Amendment TA-05-25 to correct state law reference and amendment dates in the Subdivision
Regulations.
Request
Text Amendment TA-05-25 to correct state law reference and amendment dates in the Subdivision
Regulations.
Introduction
The state law reference in Section 11 of the Subdivision Regulations was not updated when the new
planning Legislation was enacted. Two other sections that were amended in May, 2021 have amendment
dates that contain “X”. This amendment fills in the actual date of May 3.
Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Consistency
NCGS §160D-604 & § 160D-605, requires plan consistency and a recommendation from the Planning
Board and the Board of Commissioners for all text amendments of land regulatory ordinances.
Planning & Zoning Department Staff Analysis & Potential Motion
Based on the above, Planning & Zoning Department staff states that the amendments are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and the Planning Board could adopt a written Statement of Reasonableness and
Plan Consistency to the Board of Commissioners in a single-statement potential motion, as follows:
“I hereby move to approve the ordinance, titled “An Ordinance Amending the Person County Planning
Ordinance to Define Commercial Shooting Range as a Permitted Use”, and find the document
reasonable in the public’s interest and consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan because the amendment is consistent with state law and county
records.”
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Mark up of Current Ordinance
Exhibit C: Ordinance amending the Person County Subdivision Regulations
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 10 - TITLE
10-1 These regulations shall hereafter be known, cited and referred to as the Subdivision Regulations of
Person County, North Carolina.
SECTION 11 - AUTHORITY AND ENACTMENT CLAUSE
11-1 In pursuance of the Authority conferred by Section 330 of Chapter 153A Section 8 of Chapter 160D
of the General Statutes of North Carolina as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF PERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AND ENACT INTO LAW, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES AND SECTIONS.
SECTION 21- SUBMISSION OF MINOR FINAL PLAT TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
(As amended 11-3-97, 5-3-99, X-X-2021 5/3/2021)
21-1 The requirements for obtaining minor final subdivision plat approval are as follows:
SECTION 33 - BONDING REQUIREMENTS
(As amended 5/3/99; 6/5/06; 5/3/2021)
33-5 When the required improvements have been completed the developer shall notify the Planning and
Zoning Administrator. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall request comments relative to those
improvements from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the Soil Conservation Service and
the Person County Health Department, who will notify the Planning and Zoning Administrator that the
improvements have been installed to their satisfaction. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall request
in writing to the County Manager to release the bond, letter of credit or funds from escrow. When required
improvements that are secured by a bond are completed to the specifications of Person County, or are
accepted by Person County, if subject to county acceptance, upon request by the developer, Person County
shall timely provide written acknowledgement that the required improvements have been completed. (SL
2019-79 SB 313). In the event of default by the developer, the County Manager is authorized to call for
payment of the bond or letter of credit or to release security from escrow and to utilize such funds for the
completion of improvements in a manner as determined by the Board of Commissioners. (Amended 5/3/99;
6/5/06; X/X/2021 5/3/2021)
Exhibit B
An Ordinance Amending Errors in the Subdivision Regulations
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that
following:
Section 1. Section 11-1 is amended to replace “Section 330 of Chapter 153A” with “Section
8 of Chapter 160D” to update the state law reference for subdivision authority.
Section 2. Section 21, Submission of Minor Final Plat to the Planning and Zoning
Administrator, is amended to reflect the amendment date of 5/3/2021 rather than X/X/2021.
Section 3. Section 33-5 is amended to reflect the amendment date of 5/3/2021 rather than
X/X/2021.
Section 4. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby repealed.
Adopted this 4th day of August, 2025.
Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Register of Deeds
Sheriff
County Attorney
Cooperative Extension
Elected Appointed Governing Board
Health
Assistant County Manager
InspectionsPerson Industries
Finance
Planning and Zoning
GIS
Recreation, Arts & Parks General Services
Information Technology
Elections
Tax Administration
Board of Commissioners
Voters of Person County
Economic Development Emergency Services
Library
PATS Animal Services
Human Resources
Clerk to the Board
Soil and Water
Human Services
(Social Services & Veterans Services)
County Manager
Public Information
Advisory Boards
and Committees
Adopted: 2/20/24, Amended: 7/1/25
Community -We are family-friendly,celebrate our agricultural and industrial
heritage,and prioritize public safety and a strong quality of life.
Professionalism -As knowledgeable leaders and public servants, we adhere to
ethical standards and take ownership of our responsibilities. We serve with
respect, kindness, empathy, courage, creativity, humility, and flexibility.
Transparency -We act with honesty, integrity, and respect. We are accountable
to our community. Adhering to open government policies and statutes is a
priority.
Opportunity -We work to catalyze economic growth, financial security, and
personal and professional enrichment (lifelong learning) for individuals and
businesses to prosper.
Stewardship -We take responsibility for our natural, historical, economic and
human resources. We act resourcefully, promote equity and sustainability, and
seek efficiency and innovation.
Vision:
Person County is a safe, thriving, and diverse community where people come to live, work, learn, play, serve, and grow.
Mission:
To provide effective
government
services that
enhance the quality
of life for individuals
and businesses in
Person County by
preserving local
history and
resources,
catalyzing economic
growth, and
supporting lifelong
learning.
Adopted: 2/20/24, Amended: 7/1/25
Economic Opportunity and Growth
Creating and sustaining the conditions to facilitate economic development, security, and prosperity.
Goal 1: Recruit, grow, and retain
business and industry
Goal 2: Develop and maintain infrastructure
that enhances quality of life
Goal 3: Ensure the development
process is thorough, accessible
and efficient
Goal 4: Expand Raleigh
Regional Airport at Person
County to facilitate economic
opportunity and growth
1.1 Attract new businesses that
create well-paying jobs, add to the
tax base and provide valued
services and products
(Economic Development)
2.1 Support completion of the City of
Roxboro’s Western Sewer Project
(Administration, GIS)
3.1 Reduce the time that it takes
to issue environmental health,
zoning and building permits
(Environmental Health, Planning
and Zoning, Inspections., GIS)
4.1 Complete runway
strengthening project
(General Services)
1.2 Expand and support existing
businesses
(Economic Development)
2.2 Evaluate water and sewer capacity and
city/county needs for future growth, revisit
interlocal agreement
(Administration, Economic Development)
3.2 Consolidate planning
ordinances into a user-friendly
and up-to-date unified
development ordinance
(Planning and Zoning)
4.2 Complete beginning
phases of runway extension
project
(General Services)
1.3 Work with partners to create
and support opportunities for the
current and future workforce to
learn and develop new skills
(Economic Development)
2.3 Partner with NC DIT to provide
broadband to all unserved and underserved
areas
(Administration, GIS)
4.3 Secure funding for and
construct box hangars
(General Services)
1.4 Promote the county's assets
locally, regionally, and nationally
through online and social and print
media platforms and in-person
marketing and recruitment
(Economic Development)
2.4 Complete Person County Trail Feasibility
Study and work with partners to implement
recommendations
(Recreation, Arts, and Parks, Administration,
GIS, Planning and Zoning, Soil and Water)
4.4 Design and secure
funding to renovate or build
new terminal
(General Services)
2.5 Evaluate transportation and rail capacity
and needs for current and future growth
(Planning and Zoning, Economic
Development, Administration)
Adopted: 2/20/24, Amended: 7/1/25
Capital Investment
Being good stewards of public funds and support in developing and maintaining facilities and other resources.
Goal 5: Sustain the capital planning
process
Goal 6: Ensure county facilities meet the needs
of the public and employees
Goal 7: Provide modern, safe, and accessible learning and
working environments for Person County Schools (PCS) and
Piedmont Community College (PCC)
5.1 Develop and adequately fund a
five-year Capital Improvement Plan
annually
(Finance)
6.1 Negotiate lease renewal or purchase of
Human Services Building or secure new facility
prior to Aug. 2025
(Administration, General Services, Finance, Social
Services, Health, IT)
7.1 Fund PCS ADA and safety projects with bond issuances in
FY25 and FY27
(Finance)
5.2 Maintain a healthy debt
affordability model per established
financial policies
(Finance)
6.2 Complete PI/MRF construction and physical
and operational merger before May 2025
(Person Industries, General Services,
Administration, IT)
7.2 Partner with the PCS to evaluate population/ enrollment
growth, class size mandates, etc. to determine need for new
construction
(Administration, Planning and Zoning, Inspections, GIS)
6.3. Utilize facility feasibility assessment to plan
for current and future needs of the Emergency
Services Department
(Emergency Services, General Services, Finance,
Administration, IT)
7.3 Partner with PCC to plan for and fund the Center for
Health, Advanced Technology & Trades (CHATT)
(Administration, Finance)
6.4 Complete construction and open “County
Farm” park
(Recreation, Arts, and Parks, GIS, Soil and Water,
Planning and Zoning, Administration)
6.5 Complete space needs study, including ADA
accessibility, for county facilities
(General Services)
Adopted: 2/20/24, Amended: 7/1/25
Lifelong Learning
Supporting the educational, learning and skill development activities of all Person County residents
Goal 8: Support our educational partners, Person County
Schools (PCS) and Piedmont Community College (PCC)
Goal 9: Work with partners to create and support opportunities for the current and
future workforce to learn and develop new skills
8.1 Increase funding to support improvements in pre-K-12
education
(Administration, Finance)
9.1 Offer education-based programs for all ages and expand outreach through
partnerships with community organizations
(Library, Cooperative Extension, Recreation, Arts and Parks, Soil and Water, Health)
8.2 Ensure funding meets PCC’s operational needs
(Administration, Finance)
9.2 Partner with PCC and PCS to offer programs to develop skills for employment in
county positions with a concentrated focus on areas of critical need
(Administration, Human Resources, Other Departments)
8.3 Ensure the 6-14 Workforce Pipeline remains strong
(Economic Development)
9.3 Increase participation and work opportunities for parents through the Work
First Family Assistance Program
(Social Services)
Adopted: 2/20/24, Amended: 7/1/25
Service Excellence
Prioritizing the provision of stellar internal and external service through efficient operations, fiscal responsibility and transparent communications
Goal 10: Identify, attract, and onboard the
most qualified individuals whose skills,
experience, and values align with our mission,
fostering a culture of excellence
Goal 11: Proactively meet the
changing needs of the community
Goal 12: Enhance transparency
and communication
Goal 13: Promote fiscal
responsibility and financial
sustainability
10.1 Enhance recruitment strategies and
streamline selection processes that
aggressively seek out the best talent to fill
county positions and minimize position
vacancy time
(Human Resources)
11.1 Monitor and analyze
population growth and
demographic changes and
structure services to meet
changing needs
(Administration, Inspections,
Planning and Zoning, GIS, All
Departments)
12.1 Implement provisions of
Public Records Request Policy
and online public records
request platform
(Administration)
13.1 Minimize tax increases
based on necessity
(Administration, Finance, All
Departments)
10.2 Offer a competitive compensation
program
(Human Resources)
11.2 Measure progress and
update the strategic plan
(Administration)
12.2 Offer a Citizens Academy
(Administration)
13.2 Develop and implement
an annual balanced budget
and capital improvement
plan
(Administration, Finance)
10.3 Offer professional development
opportunities and a supportive work
environment to attract and retain a talented
workforce
(Human Resources)
11.3 Work with partners to
improve digital equity and
inclusion
(Cooperative Extension,
Administration, Digital Equity
Taskforce)
12.3 Improve online access to
public meeting materials and
county ordinances and policies
(Administration, IT)
13.3 Hire a grant writer and
capitalize on grant
opportunities
(Finance, All Departments)
10.4 Offer leadership education to build the
skills of current and future leaders in decision-
making, communications, problem solving,
team building, and adaptability (Human
Resources)
Adopted: 2/20/24, Amended: 7/1/25
Quality of Life
Working collaboratively with the community to ensure that Person County remains a great place to work, live and play
Goal 14: Enhance public safety and community wellbeing Goal 15: Promote healthy communities
Goal 16: Preserve and
celebrate rural character
and lifestyle
14.1 Enhance the resiliency of the community by coordinating
and collaborating the emergency and disaster mitigation,
preparedness, prevention, response and recovery activities
(Emergency Services)
15.1 Improve access to healthcare services
(Health, Social Services, Veterans Services,
Emergency Services, Administration)
16.1 Implement
conservation programs
(Soil and Water)
14.2 Strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies,
community organizations, and residents to address root causes
of crime
(Sheriff)
15.2 Promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors
(Health, Recreation, Arts and Parks, Library,
Cooperative Extension, Social Services, Veterans
Services, Administration, Emergency Services)
16.2 Promote agri-business
and agri-tourism
(Cooperative Extension,
Planning and Zoning)
14.3 Support volunteer fire departments' efforts to maintain or
lower their ISO ratings and provide greater protection to the
community
(Emergency Services)
15.3 Develop and implement plan for utilizing Opioid
Settlement Funds
(Health, Emergency Services, EMS, Opioid Settlement
Advisory Committee, Administration)
14.4 Promote responsible pet ownership and public safety
(Animal Services)
6/23/2025
PERSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
July 10, 2025
Discussion item
Potential Text Amendment to clarify the number of dwellings permitted on a parcel.
Introduction
The planning ordinance does not indicate whether there can be more than one dwelling on a lot. There
appears to be some tradition to allow a dwelling and a garage apartment (at least in the RC district)
provided there is adequate well and septic capacity. There also seems to be a tradition that the request
for the 3rd dwelling triggers the need for a new lot to be created. Is this meant to extend to a house and a
mobile home? Why only garage apartments? Why does the third unit need to be on its own lot? This
“tradition” seems like it would have been codified in the UDO.
Is this what board members remember as being the final version?
Is this what board members want?
Consulting the latest UDO draft:
5.1.2 Lot Use
A. No building or land shall hereafter be used and no building or part thereof shall be
erected, moved or altered except in conformity with the regulations herein specified for
the district in which it is located, except as provided in this Ordinance.
B. Except for two-family and multi-family dwellings, where permitted, in any district, one
(1) principal building (structure) shall be permitted for a dwelling unit on a single lot,
which meets the minimum requirements of this Ordinance. Where accessory structures
may be permitted on a single lot with the principal structure dwelling unit, and as
permissible within this Ordinance, one (1) of the accessory structures many also be an
ADU located on the same single lot with the principal structure dwelling unit.
C. For nonresidential or mixed-use sites, a detached building or a group of detached
buildings may be permitted on a single lot, subject to the requirements of this
Ordinance.
RESIDENTIAL USES RD R NC HC GI
Accessory structure (residential uses) P P P P P
Assisted/independent living facility/family care home P P P P
Daycare facility (adult or child) P P P P
Dwelling, accessory (habitable designed structures) P P
Dwelling, accessory (temporary construction camper/RV) P P
Dwelling, accessory (temporary hardship manufactured home) P P P P
Dwelling (multi-family) P P P P
Dwelling (single-family attached & detached) P P P
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Dwelling (two-family duplex/garage apartment) P P P
Home occupation P P P P
Manufactured home P P
DWELLING – Any building, structure, manufactured home, or part thereof, used and occupied
for human habitation or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and
appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith. For the purposes of NCGS,
Article 12, the term does not include any manufactured home or recreational vehicle, if used
solely for a seasonal vacation purpose.
DWELLING (ACCESSORY) – A secondary dwelling unit constructed to NC Building Code
established in conjunction with and clearly subordin ate to a primary dwelling unit, whether a
part of the same structure as the primary dwelling unit or a detached dwelling unit on the same
lot. The original structure shall be habitable for dwelling, as designed. No convertible structures
shall become accessory dwelling units (e.g., sheds, storage or storage containers, houseboats
dry-stored, etc.)
DWELLING (ACCESSORY TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION CAMPER/RV/MOBILE TINY HOME) – A
temporary dwelling accessory to a permitted principal dwelling for use during construction of
the principal dwelling or while a principal dwelling is being renovated or repaired.
DWELLING (ACCESSORY TEMPORARY HARDSHIP MANUFACTURED HOME) – A temporary
manufactured home accessory to a permitted principal dwelling for use by a person or persons
occupying the manufactured home who are physically dependent upon the person or persons
occupying the principal dwelling, or the person or persons occupying the princip al dwelling are
physically dependent upon the person or persons occupying the manufactured home.
DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY) – A residential building constructed to NC Building Code standards,
which contains three (3) or more attached dwelling units located on the same lot of record. This
definition includes condominiums and apartment complexes.
DWELLING (SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED) – A residential building constructed to NC Building
Code standards, with more than two (2) attached single-family dwelling units located on their
own lots of record. Also known as a townhouse or townhome.
DWELLING (SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED) – A detached residential building constructed to NC
Building Code standards, for one (1) family unit on their own lot of record. This term also
includes modular housing units built to NC Building Code, but does not include manufactured
homes as defined by this Ordinance.
DWELLING (TWO-FAMILY DUPLEX/GARAGE APARTMENT) – A two-family residential building
constructed to NC Building Code standards, which the dwelling units share a common wall
(including without limitation the wall of an attached garage or porch) and where each dwelling
unit has living space on the ground floor, and a separate ground floor entrance, driveway, utility
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service, and address.
The last draft of the UDO seems to allow:
• Single family, whether attached or detached are allowed. The concept of attached single
family (i.e. townhomes) has limited use in an area without public water and sewer and a
minimum lot size of either 1 or 0.5 acres.
• Townhomes are allowed (relying on the definitions). This has limited use in an area
without public water and sewer and a minimum lot size of either 1 or 0.5 acres.
• Duplexes also seem to be allowed & using the definition . It seems like this is where the
permission for garage apartments came from.
• One ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) may also co-locate with a primary dwelling.
• These examples don’t seem to be limited to structures built to the residential code, so if
the primary dwelling is a mobile home, a compliant accessory or garage apartment
would be allowed, but not two mobile homes.
• There is also not a clear requirement that the dwellings have independent wells & septic
systems.
There is a note on the dimensional table that reads “The minimum lot size for residential use is
based upon well and septic service provision. For residential use and within the RD & R zoning
districts, where both public or private water and sanitary sewer services are provided, a
minimum lot size reduction to half of the area shall be permitted, with setback dimensions
remaining.” This note seems to allow lots of ½ acre in the RD district and ¼ acre in the R district,
if there is both public water & sewer.
This issue shines a light on something I’ve heard called a “legal fiction” – that a single-family
dwelling and a mobile home are different land uses under zoning. It seems to be allowed
because they are built to different building codes, although the difference in impact is hard to
describe. Setting that aside…
Member Lynch brought up a good point about access briefly at our last meeting. Allowing
multiple dwellings on one lot without requiring subdivision sets up the potential for future
challenges. While everyone may be happy to share driveways when the multiple dwellings are
established, that doesn’t always last. There is also a challenge if someone wants to sell or gift
one of the dwellings to someone else. It can also be challenging to get financing.
Any feedback board members have on which direction to go with this would eb very helpful.
Nearly every day we get an inquiry about an accessory dwelling or second house on a lot, so
this impacts many people. The lack of clarity in the current ordinance because none of these
situations are actually discussed makes it very hard for staff to say anything except 1 house per
lot.
PERSON COUNTY
PERSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Person County Office Building, Room 215
June 12th, 2025 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM
Chair George called established a quorum had been met and called the meeting to order at 7:00
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair George, Member McFarland, Member James, Member Lynch, Vice Chair
Allen, Member Maybee
Members Absent: Member Bradsher
Staff Present: Interim Planning Director Margaret Hauth and Michie Brandon Planning
Technician, and Board Recording Secretary
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AVOIDANCE REMINDER & DECLARATIONS
Chair George read the confict of interest statement and all Members stated they did not have a conflict of
interest.
NEW BUSINESS
Petition RZ-01-25 – A request by the Applicant, Eliud Munoz for Rezoning approval on .8 acres
located at 2477 Leasburg Rd., Tax Map 116 28 from R (Residential) to B1 (Highway Commercial
Business).
Chair George opened the portion of the meeting for Interim Director Hauth to give the Staff Report.
Interim Director Hauth gave the staff report.
Chair George invited the Public to speak.
Tommy Yarborough, 2233 Leasburg Rd. Mr. Yarborough stated he was concerned about the lot size. He
shared his concern about traffic coming onto and out of the lot. Mr. Yarborough expressed his concern
about the property not being properly maintained. Member Lynch asked what the neighboring property
was zoned B-1 for. Mr. Yarborough stated it was for personal use to work on cars. Mr. Yarborough stated
when the store was in operation they called the police several times for noise complaints. Member
Maybee asked how long the store had been vacant. Mr. Yarborough started off and on for about two
years.
Freda Tillman, 121 Robert Norris Rd. Ms. Tillman stated she had she has lived across from the property
for 30 years. She stated her concern for increased traffic and noise, and B-1 would allow other uses as
well. She shared her concern for the neglect of the property and disturbing the peaceful neighborhood.
Ms. Tillman shared Ms. Sarah Bradsher's email who lives at 2686 Leasburg Rd. Ms. Bradsher asked the
Board to reconsider the rezoning for the property and shared her concerns about the property's neglect,
and B-1 would allow for many various uses. She shared her concern that the mechanic's use would cause
noise and affect property values.
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Eliud Munez, 102 Dee Long Rd and his translator Mr. Alan Archbald, 225 West Margarett Ln.,
Hillsborough. Mr. Munoz stated he bought the property a year ago and when he bought it he had his son
in mind. Mr. Munoz's son is 21 years old and just graduated with a certificate in automobile mechanics. It
is Mr. Munoz's intention to put a business on the property to repair and sell used cars. Mr. Munoz stated
that since taking ownership of the property he has been cleaning up the property. Mr. Munez stated the
business day would run from 8-4 or 8-5. Mr. Munoz stated he wanted the community to be happy with the
business and look at it as a way to contribute to the community. Mr. Munoz stated, in response to
concerns noted by neighbors, he would be willing to put soundproofing in the building.
Member Maybee asked if the property had power now. Mr. Munoz stated yes and that he had power and
water. Member Maybee asked what the two cars parked on the property were for. Mr. Munoz stated those
were cars that he was able to go ahead and fix and will go up for sale once the business opens. Member
Maybee asked how long the building had been vacant. Mr. Munoz stated the building had previously been
a bar and when Mr. Munoz bought it he closed the bar.
Chair George stated that in the packet it says the property was acquired in 2022 and it sounds like the
applicant acquired the property in 2024. Mr. Munoz stated that in 2022 Mr. Munoz's dad and Mr. Munoz
bought the property together but Mr. Munoz started paying his father last year to become sole proprietor
and the installments would be complete next year. Chair George asked if the Applicant's name was on the
deed. Mr. Munoz stated that the deed stated it states Eliud Munoz, Pedro Munoz, Nicolasa Parra Castro,
Jennifer Elizabeth Jochimsen, Gladis Munoz Parra, and Jose Benigno Alvalleros.
Member Lynch said she had visited the property and asked what the building materials she had seen were
for. Mr Munoz stated it was from his clean-up and reconstruction efforts. Mr. Munoz stated that he had
started burning some of the things he took out and the fire department stopped him. Mr. Munoz stated that
what was in there now was already from what was in the building. Chair George asked what time did this
happen. Mr. Munoz stated it was 6-7 months ago and it was a lot. Mr. Munoz stated what was outside was
not much but it was two containers and 4 tires. The tires were from the property's previous owner who
used it as a tire shop there.
Chair George asked what came first the bar or the tire shop. Mr. Munoz stated the previous owner
operated the tire shop and had a lease with the bar owners. When Mr. Munoz and Mr. Munoz's family
purchased the property they purchased it with the terms that the lease would be in effect for another 4-5
months. When that agreement ended the bar was closed and the family took sole possession. Member
Maybee asked if Mr. Munuz had talked to his family about rezoning the property. Mr. Munoz stated that
all the property owners agreed and were excited for the property to be rezoned.
Member McFarland asked Interim Director Hauth what the Occupancy of the Building is. Interim
Director Hauth stated that would be done by the Building Inspection office, not through zoning. Member
McFarland asked if the applicant is aware of the cost to upgrade the building, bringing it up to code and if
it has to change cccupancy use. Mr. Munoz stated he was aware that he would need to bring it up to code
and make the place look so good that the neighbors would be happy with the physical aspect. Member
McFarland asked if the property owner was aware of the building permit process, cost to remodel, and
bring up to building code. Mr. Munoz stated he understood.
Alan Archbald, 225 West Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. Mr. Archbald provided some background on how
he became involved. He stated that he met the Munoz family about 15 years ago through the owners of
the soul food restaurant that predated Mr. Munoz family’s Restarant Ixtapa in Hillsborough. Walter
Fairbault, the property owner, had agreed to lease to the Munoz family if they quickly made a cash
paymnet. Mr. Archbald stated he provided them with a loan to make it happen to create the restaurant.
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The restaurant has been reviewed by the NY Times. That same dedication to the restaurant will go into
making this property attractive to the community as well.
Michael Dixon, 46 Dee Long Rd. Mr. Dixon stated the store was not causing the accidents because the
accidents have been still going on since the store closed. He did not have a problem with the store there
and that it has always been a store there. He stated he did not have an issue as long as they kept the store
up.
Alvin Westbrooks Jr, 71 Dee Long Rd. Mr. Westbrooks stated his uncle ran the store for years and years.
He only asks that they keep the store up and clean and keep the vehicles away from the road.
The members discussed the testimony they heard, the staff report, and the case in general.
MOTION: Member Lynch made a motion to deny Rezoning/Map Amendment Application RZ-01-
25, for the Munoz rezoning request on Leasburg Road to rezone the 0.8 acre Subject Property from the R
(Residential) to B1 (Highway Commercial) district, and find it is not consistent with the adopted Person
County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan” because we cannot find a guiding
principle that applies to this application. Member James seconded.
VOTE: 6:0, the recommendation to the Commissioners was for denial.
Item 2: Staff requested ordinance amendments for discussion
Chair George invited Interim Director Hauth to the podium to present the text amendments to the Board.
The Board discussed what they thought would be the best decision to address the ten different documents
and the needed amendments. The Board decided to send Attachment A, and the text amendment for
permit validity to go to a public hearing in July.
MOTION: Member Maybee moved to send the amendments details in agenda attachment A along
with the revised definition of permit validty to public hearing in July. Member McFarland seconded
VOTE: 6:0.
Item 3: Approval of the Planning Board Minutes
Chair George opened the portion of the meeting for approval of the minutes for 8/22/2025. Chair George
stated on the second page, last paragraph 3 lines up to strike which is. Member Maybee made a motion to
approve as revised and Member James seconded. A vote was made and it passed 6:0.
Chair George opened the portion of the meeting for approval of the ainutes for 1/9/2025. Member
McFarland made a motion to approve the minutes. Vice Chair Allen seconded. A vote was made and it
passed 6:0.
Char George oped the portion of the meeting to approve the 5/8/2025. Member Lynch stated on the first
page second line from the bottom to strike Member Lynch stated the Survey was submitted yesterday
because she did not state that. Chair George stated two paragraphs down the paragraph that the last line is
supposed to be intrinsic merits. Chair George stated to add on the first page 12 lines down to add page 83
and reference what was said about that including verbiage to show scale and exterior boundaries. Chair
George stated on the second page 23 lines down to include the discussion 153-5 item c. Chair George
stated on the bottom that pages 2, and 7 line up to change preview to purview. Chair George stated under
the text admenment request 2 pages after that where it starts with ensuring this land still has an
agricultural purpose to change meeting the buyers to eating the wires. Chair George stated on the page
following that the first paragraph five lines up from the bottom where it states Mr. Storch stated in
response to the question to restate the answer to the question to include per acre per year. Member Lynch
stated on the same page that member James asked about the transmission to add transmission lines.
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Interim Director Hauth suggested changing it to explain the importance of transmission lines to site
selection. Member Lynch stated on the page that starts with can be a potential use, go to Vice Chair Allen
asked if the applicant and change person to project. Member Lynch stated the last page change in the
sentence that states ensure that it attends the next meeting to change it to ensure consideration at the next
meeting. Vice Chair Allen made a motion to approve as amended. Member James seconded. A vote was
made and it passed 6:0.
Vice Chair Allen motioned to adjourn and Member James seconded and it passed 6:0
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M.
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Chair, Tabitha George
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Recording Secretary, Michie Brandon
Planning Technician, Person County Planning and Zoning